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.
Judith Pentz
Sep 26, 2019
GREENWOOD, WI- On September 26, 2019 Judith Ann Pentz, 74, of Greenwood, WI, lost her battle with cancer. She was born on January 19, 1945 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania to Winfield Finkbiner and Elva (Gottshall) Finkbiner. Judith graduated from Annville Cleona Senior High School, PA in 1962 and proceeded to Mansfield (PA) University for a B.S. in Home Economics...
Arnold Gink
Sep 24, 2019
Madison - Arnold (Arnie) H. Gink, 84, of Madison, WI, passed away on September 24th, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center Hospital in Kenosha, WI. Arnie was born on April 18, 1935 to Harry and Elsie (Schwartz) Gink in Madison, WI. He was a graduate of Madison East High School and worked for Moseley's Office Supplies until 1972...
Duane Blau
Sep 24, 2019
McFarland - Duane Joseph Blau Age 85, of McFarland Wi passed away on Sept 24, 2019 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. He was born on Sept 2nd, 1934 in Plain Wi, the son of Anton and Merie Blau. He married Jo Anna Cox on Sept 16, 1961 in Madison, Wi. Duane was born and raised in Plain Wisconsin...
Gary Johnson
Sep 24, 2019
MIDDLETON- Gary L. Johnson, 71, of Middleton, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 7,1948 in Taylorville, Ill., the son of Dwight and Lillian (Lucas) Johnson. Gary's early years were spent working on the family farm. He started driving a tractor at the age of five! He was...
Philip Sullivan
Sep 23, 2019
On the first day of fall, Monday, September 23, 2019, Philip L. Sullivan died peacefully at home at the age of 86. Phil was born to the Honorable J. Leo and Elizabeth Sullivan in 1933 and grew up in Peabody, Massachusetts with his older sister Louise. As a boy he spent many hours at Crane and Rye Beaches...
Weyland Ginther
Sep 23, 2019
MADISON- Weyland R. Ginther, 90, of Madison, passed away on September 23rd, 2019 at All Saints Memory Care in Madison, WI. Weyland was born on January 17, 1929 in Elgin, Il to Victor and Dorothy Ginther. Weyland married Gloria Black in September of 1951 in Elgin, Il. The couple was married for 62 years before Gloria passed away...
Lewis Terpstra
Sep 23, 2019
Madison, WI - Lewis Barton Terpstra, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born in Sioux Center, IA, on June 27, 1942, to Albert and Anna (Duits) Terpstra. His education included Sioux Center K-12 Public Schools, Sioux Center Library (he read every book in the library), Northwestern College,...
Paul Nelson
Sep 22, 2019
Deerfield- Paul John Nelson, age 93, passed away peacefully September 22, 2019 at Agrace Hospice. He was born July 14, 1926, to John and Bernice (Grotland) Nelson. Paul graduated from Deerfield High School in 1943. Following graduation he served with the U.S. Army 84th Infantry Division stationed in Germany. Upon his return Paul married Irene Nottestad on September...
David Hart
Sep 22, 2019
MADISON/HUDSON David Aaron Hart, age 80 passed away on September 22, 2019 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson, Wisconsin. David was born on July 19, 1939 in Thomasville, Georgia to Harry Zachary Hart, and Jo Louise Hart. David graduated from Pelham High School, Pelham, Georgia. Following graduation, he joined the Air Force, and entered basic training at...
Rodney Sturm
Sep 22, 2019
Rodney J. Sturm, M.D., age 88, passed away peacefully on September, 22, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Rod was born on January 27th, 1931 in Shawano, WI to Bergliot (Humleker) and Elmer Sturm. He spent most of his childhood in Fond du Lac, WI, and attended Goodrich High School where he would meet and then later marry...
Patrick Ploc
Sep 21, 2019
Patrick "Rudy" Francis Ploc, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 21st due to Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Madison on January 31, 1947 to Rudy and Patricia Ploc. In 1967, he married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Donna Guinea, and it was a marriage made in heaven. Patrick graduated from West High School in...
Adam Ash
Sep 20, 2019
Adam Michael Ash, 21, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on September 20, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. The visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Blackhawk Church located at 9620 Brader Way in Middleton, WI. A Celebration of Life ceremony and reception will follow immediately after the visitation starting at 3:30 p.m....
Ruth Hart
Sep 20, 2019
Ruth Kaiser Hart of Madison, WI, age 93, died September 20, 2019 at All Saints Neighborhood - Madison, WI Ruth was born August 26, 1926 in Stratford, WI to Teresa (Baumann) and John J Kaiser and graduated from Stratford High School. At the age of 22, she was asked by Hardware Mutual to go to Atlanta GA to...
Patricia Swanson
Sep 19, 2019
Madison: Patricia Louise Swanson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare. Patricia was born in Madison on May 26, 1938 to Marion and Earl Schimming. She was married to Earl Ross Swanson in 1957 in Colorado Springs, Co., with whom she had two daughters, Donna Lee Murphy and Deborah Lynn Schnackenberg. Pat took...
Ryan Gronli
Sep 18, 2019
Ryan Kirk Gronli, age 44, of Madison, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 2019, due to complications from glioblastoma brain cancer. He was born on Aug. 8, 1975 in Madison, Wisconsin to Daniel and Kathleen (Ryan) Gronli. Ryan's time on Earth was cut short but he managed to pack more lifetimes into 44 years than could...
Norma Verhulst
Sep 18, 2019
Venice FL / Madison: Norma L. Verhulst passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 due to congestive heart failure. Her daughter, Christine Verhulst, was at her side. Her other daughter, Catherine (Verhulst) Craycraft, cared for her for eight weeks prior. Norma was born October 25, 1935 to Norma Robinson Poole and James Martin Poole. She was married to...
Katherine Bentley
Sep 18, 2019
MADISON- Katherine "Kay" Bentley, 63 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Funeral arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg.
Bernard Bernatovich
Sep 18, 2019
Bernard Victor Bernatovich (Ben) died September 18, 2019 in Fitchburg, WI at Agrace Hospice Center. He went to be with his wife of nearly 60 years, Rita, who died July 28, 2019. Ben was born February 1, 1939, in Racine, WI, to Bernard and Katie Bernatovich. Ben met Rita Crocco at St. Catherine's High School, when they were...
Joseph Beck
Sep 17, 2019
DEFOREST-Joseph A. Beck, age 98, passed away on September 17, 2019. He was born on December 17, 1920 in Benton, Wisconsin, the son of Anthony and Olive Beck. He married Margie Miller on November 2, 1946 after returning from World War II Army Duty in Europe. Joe worked many years for Webcrafters, Inc. of Madison. He retired in...
Margaret Irlbeck
Sep 17, 2019
Madison: Margaret Ellen Irlbeck (nee Austin), age 94, passed away September 17, 2019. She was born in Montana June 1, 1925, to Harriet Murphy Austin and Marion Austin. The family moved to Wisconsin when she was 18 months old. Margaret finished high school in 1943 and later graduated from Juneau County Normal. She worked for the Badger Ammunition...
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