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.
Michael Whaley
Jun 9, 2019
Oregon - Michael "Mike" Kenneth Whaley, age 48, of Oregon passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019 at home. He was born March 28, 1971 in Madison, WI, the son of Nancy Whaley. Michael was united in marriage to Brenda Coy on July 22, 1995 in Stoughton, WI. Mike was a hard worker. He started working at the...
Mike Mcculloch
Jun 9, 2019
Cottage Grove Michael Alan "Mike" "Cully" McCulloch, age 61, passed away unexpectedly while competing in the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born January 23, 1958, the son of Malcolm James "George" and Evangeline Mary (Endres) McCulloch. Mike grew up in Monona and after graduating from Monona Grove High School in 1976, worked for...
Wanda Sviatoslavsky
Jun 8, 2019
Wanda Sviatoslavsky, age 85, of Madison died on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Wanda was born in Clark, New Jersey, on March 19, 1934, to the late Andrew and Cecilia Blejwas. She was the youngest of ten children. She married Igor Sviatoslavsky on May 13, 1956 in New Jersey. They soon moved to the Madison area where she brought...
Leon Wagner
Jun 8, 2019
Leon A. Wagner, 96, passed away June 8, 2019 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's dementia. Born October 26, 1922, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of Earl and Verena Wagner, Leon was the last of the family of 12 children. Just out of high school, Leon served in World War II, first with a tank battalion in...
John Wendling
Jun 8, 2019
Rochelle, Illinois / McFarland - John A. Wendling passed on to everlasting life with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2019 rejoicing in the promise of reuniting with his beloved wife Ruth. He died peacefully with his two children and families present following a brief illness. John was born on May 31, 1930 in Aurora, Illinois. He...
David Shanklin
Jun 8, 2019
STOUGHTON - David A. "Dave" Shanklin, age 73, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2019. He was born April 13, 1946 in New London, to the late Arthur and Wilma (Radloff)Shanklin. Dave married the love of his life Cynthia Jane Pruefer on October 12, 1963 at the Old Stone Church in Rockton, Illinois. He was a hard-working husband...
James Lison, Jr.
Jun 7, 2019
Major General James J. "Jay" Lison, Jr., USA, Ret., age 98 of Neenah, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He is survived by his four children: Kathy (Pat) O'Neill; Peter Lison; Susan (Colonel James, USA, Ret.) Armstrong; and Joan (Dr. Paul) Orchard. Other survivors include his twelve grandchildren: Timothy, Michael, Shawn O'Neill, and Megan O'Neill Volker; Patricia...
Betty Peters
Jun 7, 2019
Betty Sue Peters (Beadles) Betty Sue Peters, age 71, of McFarland, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 7, 2019. Betty, the daughter of Miniard and Martha (Mills) Beadles, was born February 5, 1948 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Having spent the first six years of her life in and around the Jump River, Wisconsin area, she moved to...
Cynthia Savage
Jun 7, 2019
Cynthia savage of Waunakee, WI, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Cindy lived life to the fullest and loved to have fun. She is survived by five brothers, sister, granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her mother Arlene Montalto...
Barbara Sperle
Jun 7, 2019
McFarland - Barbara Jean Sperle, age 93, passed away peacefully at Meriter Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday June 7, 2019. Her death was the result of a long and well-lived life. She was born Barbara Jean Olson on August 2, 1925 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to parents Helmer and Bernice (Wigsmoen) Olson. Barbara graduated from Stoughton...
Richard Madigan
Jun 5, 2019
LODI/WAUNAKEE-Richard D. "Dick" Madigan, age 84, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Haven Hills in Lodi following a long illness. He was born in Dane, WI on August 3, 1934, to David and Eva (Clemens) Madigan. He served in the Army and was employed for a time at Oscar Mayer. In 1960, he started his business, Madigan...
Robert Overbaugh
Jun 5, 2019
WAUNAKEE-MCFARLAND-Robert L. "Bob" Overbaugh of Waunakee/McFarland passed away on June 5, 2019, at the age of 87 while in the exceptional care of Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 26, 1931, in Hartland, WI, the son of Louis and Annabelle Overbaugh. Bob graduated from Hartland High School in 1949, and was then drafted into the Army and...
Ivan Bruner
Jun 3, 2019
Ivan Bruner of Madison passed away on June 3, 2019. He was born in O'Brien County, Iowa, on December 21, 1924, the son of Ross and Edna (Yungbluth) Bruner. Ivan spent the first 19 years of his life growing up on a farm in Iowa. In February 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy Air Corp. After boot camp...
Phyllis Selvaag
Jun 1, 2019
MADISON- Phyllis Selvaag, age 93 of Madison, passed away on Saturday June 1, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. Phyllis was born on October 15, 1925 in Kansas City, Mo. She grew up in Portage Wi. and later moved to Madison where she met and married the love of her life John Selvaag. Phyllis worked as a beautician in...
Mary Johnson
Jun 1, 2019
Stoughton- Mary Ann Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was born in La Crosse on July 9, 1932, the daughter of Paul and Ellen Wangen. On September 10, 1955 Mary married Gerald Johnson. Mary graduated from Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. She spent her life as...
Maryan Hanson
Jun 1, 2019
Madison - Our beloved Maryan M. Hanson passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019 at Oakwood Village in Madison, Wisconsin. Born November 26, 1919 in Worthington, Indiana, she joined her parents, Lyman and Lillie Bell (Dyer) McIntosh, and brother, Gaylord. She completed her elementary education in Nebraska and attended high schools in Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota. She graduated...
James Klokner
May 31, 2019
MADISON - James R. Klokner, age 84, died on May 31, 2019, in Madison, after a long battle with Parkinson's. Jim was born in the Milwaukee area, where he attended Waterford High School and graduated from Carroll College with a degree in philosophy. Soon afterwards, he married his college sweetheart, Barbara Klein, of Pewaukee, with whom he would...
Annette Bauer
May 29, 2019
Stoughton- Annette R. Bauer, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born in Stoughton on January 31, 1962. On September 5, 1981 Annette married Steve Bauer. She was multitalented and excelled at many professional positions, most important was being the daughter of the King of Kings. Annette was a loving...
Evelyn Dybevik
May 29, 2019
STOUGHTON - Evelyn "Evie" L. Dybevik, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019 at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born on March 7, 1931 and married Reuben "Bud" Dybevik on July 9, 1949 in Stoughton. Evie is survived by her son Tom Dybevik, and her daughter Nancy (Randy) Comstock; grandchildren Greg (Michelle) Dybevik, Trevor (Kelsey) Dybevik,...
Dorothy Coenen
May 28, 2019
MCFARLAND/MONONA-Dorothy "Dot" May Coenen (nee Adler) was born November 7, 1929 in McFarland/ Monona. "Dot", as many called her, left us on May 27, 2019. In life, Dot enjoyed shopping for crafts, water aerobics, book reading, playing cards, and bowling. She loved family gatherings. She took great joy in all her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded...
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