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.
Jerry Edgar
May 28, 2019
Jerry Allen Edgar, 89, of Verona died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1929 in Milwaukee to Marian (Akerson) Crisman Edgar Goodman Black and George Crisman. He was raised by his mother and her husband James Edgar. He met Patricia May Bass during his third year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School,...
Skyler Mason
May 28, 2019
Madison - Skyler Katara Mason, age 37 days old, passed away in her grandpa's arms at UW Children's Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Skyler enjoyed the outdoors, watching the stars, her parents play Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. She enjoyed watching sports and sharing her warm cuddles. Skyler will be greatly missed but...
"C.J." Tubbs Jr.
May 28, 2019
Our beloved C.J., Charles Allen Tubbs Jr., 32, of Madison, WI, formerly of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly of an accidental overdose on Tuesday, May 28th at UW Health University Hospital. C.J. was born on February 19th, 1987, in Beloit, WI, the son of Cynthia and Charles Tubbs Sr. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 2005...
Judy Hottman
May 27, 2019
Deerfield- Judith "Judy" A. Hottman, age 76, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was born in Superior on May 8, 1943 the daughter of Charles and Mary Martin. Judy graduated from Middleton High School. She continued her education by attending Madison Vocational School and graduated with a nursing degree. Judy married Ross...
Marjorie Perkins
May 25, 2019
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Marjorie Grace Perkins (94) of Southside Madison's Burr Oaks community was reunited with her husband, Arnold Perkins on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Through the generations Marjorie has affectionately held many titles and enthusiastically introduced herself as Maggie Grace. Maggie Grace was born to Blanche (nee "Dunne") and James Copus on January 10, 1925 (the...
Catherine Haack
May 25, 2019
Deerfield- Catherine "Kate" Haack, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She owned and operated a local tavern for 60 years. Kate is survived by several special nieces and nephews; special friends and customers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerome "Porky"; son, Clinton; and brother, Lavern Davis. Funeral services will be...
Lisbeth Rogers
May 24, 2019
Lisbeth Helen (Schoenfeld) Rogers of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019, at her home. Born in 1955, Lisbeth spent most of her life in Madison, though her life was filled with exciting travels and experiences. As a young girl, she lived on the west side of Madison, where her father, Clay Schoenfeld, was a...
Joseph Brusca
May 24, 2019
Joseph Brusca passed away May 24, 2019. Joe was born on May 12, 1925, to Laura and Joseph Brusca in Madison, Wisconsin. Joe was raised by his mother, grandmother, uncles and the Italian neighborhood known as the Greenbush. Life was harsh growing up without a father during the depression but he always had a roof over his head,...
George Hinger
May 24, 2019
George Hinger, beloved husband, friend, and spiritual mentor to many left this life on May 24, 2019, and continues his journey into Sacred Mystery. George was born to Leo and Agatha (Deinhammer) Hinger on December 18, 1927, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He attended St John High School and St John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. He later received a...
Shirley Lauretic
May 24, 2019
Shirley Ellen Lauretic (nee Cole), loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal life May 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born March 25, 1933 to Harry and Mary Cole. Shirley spent her early years in Alpena, MI before joining the US Navy in 1952. That same year she would meet and marry her husband...
Charles Virnig
May 23, 2019
Madison - Charles A. "Chuck" Virnig, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2019, at his home in Madison. He was born on April 23, 1948, in Madison, to Adrian and Mary (Kaltenberg) Virnig. Chuck Virnig was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was active Navy for four years and spent time in Vietnam. In 2017,...
Richard Berge
May 23, 2019
Deerfield - Richard "Dick" Berge, age 79, passed away after a massive heart attack on Thursday May 23, 2019. He was born December 5, 1939 in Stoughton to the late Russell and Ann (Hagen) Berge. He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1957, where he then served in the Coast Guard Reserves for 3 years, and afterwards went...
Christina Perrigoue
May 23, 2019
Stoughton- Christina Fay Perrigoue was born January 10, 1979, in San Francisco, California and died on May 23, 2019, in Denver Colorado. Christina graduated from Stoughton High School in 1997. She will be remembered for being intelligent, hilariously funny, an avid reader and a creative cook. Christina was musically gifted and could play a multitude of instruments. She...
Lois Bradbury
May 22, 2019
Lois Valentine Bradbury, 88, passed away on May 22nd, 2019 at her home in Capitol Lakes in Madison. Lois was born Dec 6th, 1930 in Alma, Michigan to Ralph Stork and Dorothy Stork (nee Laux). The family settled in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she joined the first class of the Integrated Liberal Studies program. She...
Susan Schymanski
May 22, 2019
SUSAN JEAN SCHYMANSKI September 16, 1954 - May 22, 2019 Life Legacy Susan Jean Schymanski, 64, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born September 16, 1954 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Schymanski. Susan is survived by her loving family, including her husband...
Aniket Mittal
May 22, 2019
Fitchburg: Aniket Mittal, age 29, passed away May 22, 2019. A Traditional Hindu Prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. Please share a memory. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-8406
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Robert Hess
May 21, 2019
Robert Julius "R.J." Hess, 72, of Madison, WI, passed away in his home on May 21, 2019. R.J. was born to parents Sara and Jacob Julius "Jay" Hess, on August 29, 1946, in El Dorado, KS. After High School, R.J. graduated from Butler County Community College and headed to St. Louis to begin his distinguished electrical engineering career...
Mary Dushack
May 20, 2019
COTTAGE GROVE-Mary Margaret Williams Dushack died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Oak Park Nursing Home from complications of multiple medical issues. She was born on January 16, 1945, the daughter of James and Delia, (Lynch) Williams. Mary graduated from Madison East in 1963. She worked for the State of Wisconsin until she was united in marriage to...
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