Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
Gerald Schultz
Mar 12, 2019
MADISON - Gerald (Gary) A. Schultz, age 79, passed away on March 12, 2019 at UW Hospital Madison, WI. He was born on March 2, 1940 in Colfax, WI to Walter and Cora Rosella (Olson) Schultz. Gary enlisted in the United States Navy right after High School where he got his electrical engineer degree. He was then honorably...
James Williams
Mar 12, 2019
Williams, James O. Middleton: James Oliver Williams quietly passed away on March 12, 2019. He was 63 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Marilyn (Poetzl) Williams and survived by daughters Clare and Dana Williams, brothers Clifford (Colleen) Williams, Glen (Lynne) Williams, sister Gail (Robert) Schmiedlin, along with many other family and friends....
Steven Coons
Mar 11, 2019
Coons, Steven R. Middleton: Steven R. Coons, age 63, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1955 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Richard and Barbara (Hirt) Coons. Steven was united in marriage to Marjorie Joosse September 12, 1992. Steve received an undergraduate degree from DePauw University where...
Mai Vang
Mar 11, 2019
Mai Yia Vang, age 45 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 after a long struggle with breast cancer. She spent her last day with lots of love from family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Cher Thai, and her seven children, Pa Tshia, Sia, Kristina, Randy, Alan, Nicholas and Landon Vang....
Shannon Brudos
Mar 10, 2019
Brudos, Shannon M. Lone Rock: Shannon Marie Brudos, age 25, passed away Sunday March 10, 2019 at home. She was born July 8, 1993, the daughter of Mark Bryan Brudos and Kathryn Anne (Nemec) Brudos. Shannon graduated from River Valley H.S. in Spring Green. She joined the Roller Drome Artistic Roller Skate Club of Madison in 1998-99, and...
Terrence Millar
Mar 9, 2019
Terrence Staples Millar died at age 70, on March 9, 2019. For more than 16 months after being diagnosed with 4th stage pancreatic cancer, he lived a joyful and vigorous life. During his 18th month post-diagnosis, he died in the arms of his wife, Susan Millar; daughter, Jessica Millar; son, Matthew Millar; and dear friend, Zachary Schiffman. Terry...
William Swadley Sr.
Mar 8, 2019
Dane/Springfield Township - William "Bill" E. Swadley Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 8, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 14, 1929 to Norman and Bernice (Callaway) Swadley in Sauk City. Bill graduated from Central High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years. While...
Gladys Bookhout
Mar 8, 2019
Gladys M. Bookhout, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born July 31, 1935, in Raddison, Wisconsin, daughter to Joseph and Bernice (Halverson) Balczewski. She was united in marriage to Robert Bookhout on September 19, 1953, at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Deforest. They were married sixty- five years and...
Robert Lange
Mar 7, 2019
Madison - Robert "Bob" A. Lange, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Sebring Assisted Living. He was born on December 4, 1926 to Herbal and Elsie (Carnahan) Lange in Beloit. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison, which is where he...
Joseph Kunz
Mar 6, 2019
MADISON-Joseph Paul Kunz, age 55, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1964, in Milwaukee, the son of Robert J. and Lucille N. (Bremness) Kunz. Joseph married Deborah in a religious service on September 12, 1998, in Madison. Joseph attended school in Milwaukee, graduating...
Iris Harvey
Mar 6, 2019
Lebanon, Ohio - Iris Lorraine Harvey (nee: Borsack), 92 of Lebanon, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born on May 23, 1926 to Chester and Martha (nee: Ward) Borsack in Westfield, WI. Iris graduated from North Central College in 1948 and obtained her master's degree in Religious Education from Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1965. She...
William Hoff
Mar 6, 2019
Stoughton- William "Bill" Hoff, a proud Norwegian American, forged a remarkable 88 years of life in Stoughton, WI and delivered his last salute on March 6th, 2019 as he serenely transitioned to Heaven, and into the arms of his greatest love, "Honey"[Winifred] Hoff. He was encircled by his adoring children and passed peacefully after a four year battle...
Laureen Thorstad
Mar 6, 2019
MADISON- Laureen Dorothy Seefeldt Thorstad, beloved wife, mom, grandma and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th at Agrace Residential facility in Fitchburg. Laureen was born August 6, 1938, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the only child of Lawrence and Irene (Luebke) Seefeldt. She graduated there from Washington High School in 1956. In 1960 she graduated with Senior Honors...
Eugenia Wiencek
Mar 5, 2019
Wiencek, Eugenia K. "Jean" Madison: Eugenia (Jean) Klein Wiencek passed away peacefully at her home in Madison on March 5, 2019. Jean was born on April 20, 1923 in Madison, where she lived most of her life. Jean was the daughter of Henry and Clara Klein. She graduated from Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
Charles Ebersohl
Mar 5, 2019
MADISON- Charles "Chuck" M. Ebersohl, age 96, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on February 15, 1923 on his family's dairy farm near Ft. Akinson, the son of Walter and Hazel Ebersohl. He was a loving husband for 62 years of Jean Meyers Ebersohl who died in...
Doris Wilke
Mar 3, 2019
WILKE, Doris V., (nee Robbins) age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born on November 7, 1933 in the Town of York (Dane Co.), Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred, Sr. and Linda Porter Robbins. Doris was a 1951 graduate of Watertown High School and a graduate of Milwaukee Area Technical College, Class of 1970,...
Patricia Byrnes
Mar 3, 2019
Patricia Carolyn Aronson Byrnes, born February 22, 1927, passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was cared for in her last days by her devoted son, James Alan Gast. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Harry J. and Clara (Mendelson) Aronson and her beloved brother Dr. Robert M. Aronson. She is survived by...
Patricia Erickson
Mar 3, 2019
Patricia (Pat) Joyce (Kahl) Erickson passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at age 86. Pat was born in Joliet, IL on October 20, 1932 the daughter of the late William and Edna Kahl. She graduated from Edgewood High School and worked as a nursing aide at UW Hospital before becoming a full-time...
Audrey Kuehn
Mar 3, 2019
Audrey M. Kuehn (Adler), age 76, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on March, 3, 2019, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Waunakee surrounded by family. Audrey was born on March 22, 1942 in Waunakee. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. She loved family gatherings and supporting her family's events. Her favorite...
Lucille Williams
Mar 3, 2019
Williams, Lucille "Lucy" Middleton: Lucille "Lucy", Williams, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Heritage Senior Living in Middleton on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Lucy was born in Flint, Michigan on April 6, 1935. She received a Masters in Education and taught special education for many years. She later received her Master's in Counseling and was...
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