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.
William Burkhardt
Jan 22, 2019
William Ernst Burkhardt passed away on Jan 22, 2019 at the age of 91 at Capital Lakes Retirement Community in Madison. Bill was born on May 17, 1927 in Kiel, Wisconsin, the son of Edgar and Emma (Klessig) Burkhardt. His family and his Christian faith were the most important things in his life. He shared his strong work...
Sue Stegmann
Jan 21, 2019
Randolph - Sue (Holzhueter) Stegmann, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Waterloo, WI. Sue has been happily married to Fred Stegmann for 50 years. They had four children: Brian Stegmann, Mark Stegmann, Michelle (Ryan) Weisensel, and Stephanie (Troy) Meister. Sue also has four grandchildren who light...
Karen Nass
Jan 20, 2019
Madison: Karen Mary Nass, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her husband and children. Karen was born on June 29, 1941 in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Vera White. She married Lowell E. Nass on June 24, 1967 at St. Mary's Church in Wausau. Karen graduated from...
Richard Statz
Jan 20, 2019
MIDDLETON/ MADISON-Richard "Dick" Statz, age 60, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at his home in Verona surrounded by his family. He was born on April 23, 1958, to Robert and Henrietta (Statz) Statz in Madison, WI. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1976, and went on to attend UW- Eau Claire and then graduated from...
Donald Koch
Jan 19, 2019
Donald E. Koch died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at age 91. Donald was born in Stanton, NE on November 29, 1927. His parents Emil E. and Elsie (Richtofen) Koch moved the family to Lake Mills in 1934. Don graduated from Madison East, and the Progressive School of Photography, New Haven, CT. He proudly served his country in the...
Marlys Rittman
Jan 19, 2019
Marlys Rittman, age 87, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. A memorial service will be at 1 pm on Saturday, May 4 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7291 County Rd PD, Verona. Private burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the Dane...
Henry Bush, Jr.
Jan 19, 2019
MADISON -Henry Huson Bush, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 19, 2019. He was born May 14, 1924 in Madison, WI to Henry Huson Bush and Marjory Donaldson Bush. Henry "Hank" attended Wisconsin High School, winning 5 medals at state track meets and was chosen most valuable player for the football team in 1941. He...
James Teal
Jan 18, 2019
MADISON- James "Jim" Teal, age 72, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1946 in Hesperia, Michigan to Glenn and Edna (McIntire) Teal. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He retired after working for many years as a computer programmer for the State of Wisconsin. Jim loved...
Joshua Plantz
Jan 16, 2019
Joshua Zelmanowitz Plantz passed away on January 16, 2018. A full obituary and service details will be posted at a later date.
Joan Arneson
Jan 16, 2019
Madison/Bonita Springs, FL. - Joan Ellis Arneson, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, Florida. Joan "Petie" was born on May 20, 1928, to Charles and Agnes Ellis of Bryan, Ohio. In 1937 they moved to Madison, Wisconsin. Petie graduated from Madison West High School and the...
Edith Coulthard-Templeton
Jan 16, 2019
Edith Louise (Cummins) Coulthard - Templeton, age 70, of Slinger, passed away on January 16, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1948 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Eldon Cummins and Barbara Switzer. She married Bruce Templeton on September 23, 2014 in Middleton, Wisconsin. Edith enjoyed working as a candy striper in her younger years....
Jannette Osborn
Jan 15, 2019
Jannette Lindauer Osborn, age 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2019. She was born on June 4, 1927, the daughter of Alfred and Thelma (Paulson) Lindauer. She grew up on North Hamilton St. in Madison, Wisconsin. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and went on to graduate from Central High School in 1945. While attending...
Hon. Fiedler
Jan 15, 2019
Madison Hon. James P. Fiedler, age 90, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was born in Platteville, the son of Donald J. and Margaret (Phelan) Fiedler. He met his wife, Georgette M. (Baltus) Fiedler, at Shorewood High School, Wisconsin. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in June of 1952. Jim and Georgie then moved to Mineral...
Charlotte Dorn
Jan 15, 2019
Mrs. Charlotte Bernadette (Meier) Dorn known by her family as Charlie, born on September 16, 1936 in Ashton, Wisconsin, to the late Rose and Leo Meier, passed away at age 82 on January 15, 2019 in Waunakee, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was the loving wife of Joseph J. Dorn. She was preceded in death by...
Donald Storley
Jan 15, 2019
Uncle Don peacefully went "home to the music" on January 15, 2019 at the age of 65 with his two nieces by his side. Donald Roy Storley was born on March 20, 1953 and lived on the North side of Madison most of his life, graduating from East High School in 1971. He worked for the Madison Metropolitan...
William Shaw
Jan 15, 2019
William Bentley Shaw of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, passed away January 15, 2019 at age 92 at his home in Milestone Memory Care from the accumulated complications of mixed dementia and cardiovascular disease. His daughter Beth was at his side. Bill was born August 22, 1926 in Fort Sill Oklahoma to Isaac Bentley and Laura Agnes Nye Shaw. He...
Neil King
Jan 15, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Neil Francis King, age 93, passed away on January 15, 2019, at the Waunakee Manor after a short illness. Neil was born December 8, 1925, in Fond du Lac to Stephen Thomas King and Kathryn A (Twohig) King. Neil graduated from St. Mary's Springs Academy. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Neil married his first wife,...
Mary Dobson
Jan 15, 2019
Madison - Mary Joan Dobson, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at home in Fitchburg. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Boscobel, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frederick Sr. and Rowena (Maguire) Byers. Mary worked for ATT in Madison for 26 years She is survived by her children, Tina Kannenberg, and Terrence Dobson; a...
Lillian Anderson
Jan 15, 2019
MADISON - Lillian Damon Anderson, age 90, passed away in the early morning hour of January 15th, 2019 into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Lillian was born on April 7, 1928 to Alma and William Damon. She grew up with seven siblings on Madison St. in Madison, Wisconsin and attended Wisconsin High. She then went on...
Frank Horlbeck
Jan 14, 2019
Frank R. Horlbeck passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019, only two weeks short of his ninety-fifth birthday as he was born on January 28, 1924, in Whiting Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. Horlbeck, a Retired Fire Chief at Standard Oil in Indiana, and Mathilde E. (Goebel) Horlbeck along with his brothers,...
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