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.
Terry Ragus
Apr 27, 2019
MADISON- Terry P. Ragus passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born in Appleton, WI to Leonard "Ben" and Ruth Ragus. Terry holds two degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a Badger football and basketball season ticket holder for over 60 years. Terry loved...
Marvin Prue
Apr 27, 2019
MADISON- Marvin George Prue passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. Marvin was born on July 12th, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, to Marvin Prue Sr. and Irene (Lane) Prue. He was raised in Pontiac, Michigan where he graduated from St. Frederick's High School. He also studied at the University of Detroit for two...
Wilma Vedvig
Apr 27, 2019
Madison - Wilma Lou Vedvig died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on April 27, 2019, at the age of 90. She was born on August 10, 1928, the youngest child of Henry and Elizabeth (Van Lear) Jordan. For much of her career, Wilma was a buyer for women's clothing at several department stores in St. Louis, Missouri....
Charles Decker Ii
Apr 26, 2019
STOUGHTON - Charles W. Decker Jr., age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday April 26, 2019 in Stoughton. He was born November 6, 1921 in Evansville, to the late Charles and Adele (Johnson) Decker. Chuck was united in marriage June 10, 1944 to Mildred W. Rein. Chuck and Millie resided in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa for fourteen years where...
Bruce Edwards
Apr 24, 2019
Madison - Bruce Gary Edwards, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019, surrounded by close family and friends. He lived his life according to his own rules, combining strong opinions, distinguishing taste, fierce loyalty, and an independent streak to pave a unique path. Bruce was born in Prairie du Chien, WI, on July 17, 1946. He...
Michael Randall
Apr 24, 2019
Michael (Mike) Edward Randall, age 67, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born on May 24, 1951 in Madison, WI. Mike was a lifelong Madison resident. He attended Madison West High School and served in the Army National Guard before working at Madison Gas and Electric for over 30 years. He was an...
Darlene Dechant
Apr 24, 2019
MARSHALL-Darlene A. DeChant passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2019 at the age of 63. She was born on June 21, 1955 to Frank and Charlotte (Schmidt) Philipsky. She was born and raised in Oakfield, WI and was a graduate of Oakfield High School, Class of 1973. She married Ray DeChant on October 2, 1976, and they celebrated...
Mary Knight
Apr 23, 2019
REEDSBURG--Mary Frances Knight, age 96, a longtime resident of Reedsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at University Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her family. She was born April 12, 1923, in Oak Park, Ill., the daughter of Garrett Francis Larkin and Frances Katherine (Templeton) Larkin. She was a graduate of Oak Park High School and Marymount College...
Jack Osteraas
Apr 22, 2019
WAUNAKEE/MADISON - Jack Francis Osteraas, founder of Operation Fresh Start, Madison police officer, Picnic Point park ranger, State of Wisconsin budget analyst, and all around good guy, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, April 22, 2019 after a weekend of visits from family and friends. At heart, Jack was a small town guy from Willmar, Minnesota...
Charles Fossen
Apr 22, 2019
Stoughton- Charles E. Van Fossen passed away on Monday, April 22 after celebrating Easter with his family. Born January 25, 1934 Charlie was married to the love of his life, Jo Ann Crook Van Fossen for 56 years. She preceded him in death in 2012. Charlie's proudest accomplishment was helping raise a loving family. His daughters Diane Schoenherr...
Alice Smith
Apr 22, 2019
Madison - Alice Marjean Smith died peacefully in her sleep April 22, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born November 12, 1924 in Flint, Michigan, the oldest child of Douglas M. and Alice R. (Goodrich) Dunn. Marjean married Donald Ward Smith on December 22, 1945 and they started their family in Houghton, MI where Don was...
William Roark
Apr 21, 2019
William N. Roark died peacefully on Easter morning April 21, 2019 at Madison Heights Senior Community, where he was in hospice care. Born in Madison on April 12, 1935, he had just passed his 84th birthday. Following several brain injuries, he had suffered a gradual loss of muscle and nerve control. Bill graduated from Madison West High in...
Eileen Heinrichs
Apr 20, 2019
Stoughton- Eileen Meely Heinrichs passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with the love and care of her family. Eileen joins her husband Donovan, daughter Michele, her parents, John and Marguerite Meely, sister, Rosemary Bowen and brothers-in-law David Bowen and Charles Luby--all of whom she missed sorely. Eileen was devoted to her family enjoying as much time...
Daniel Gilmartin
Apr 20, 2019
Montello/Stoughton- Daniel R. Gilmartin, age 43, was unexpectedly taken into Our Savior's Arms in a house fire on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born in West Allis on October 21, 1975. He used his angelic voice to sing karaoke and loved Irish songs. Daniel enjoyed playing video games, watching the Brewers and Packers, and losing in Yahtzee...
Norman Trotter
Apr 20, 2019
WAUNAKEE/POYNETTE-Norman Alan Trotter, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2019. Norman was born on June 26, 1932 on the prairie in Plankington, South Dakota to Frank and Mabel (Jensen) Trotter. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Williams, in Madison on Dec. 1, 1955 who proceeded him in death on...
Patti Chronquist
Apr 18, 2019
Neenah/Marshfield/Fitchburg - Patti Jo (Peeters) Chronquist, age 70, passed away peacefully just before midnight on April 18th, 2019. Patti was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in September 2017. She fought bravely and gracefully until the very end. At the time of her death, she was at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with her sister, Jayne. Patti is survived...
Ruby Bennett
Apr 18, 2019
MADISON-Ruby V. Hale Bennett, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on April 16, 1937 in Wonewoc, WI to Orlin and Lydia (Klopp) Osmundsen. Ruby enjoyed games, especially Bingo or a good game of cards! She would never turn down a time to head to the casino. She excelled at needlepoint and coloring....
Sally Dowd
Apr 18, 2019
Madison - Sally Ann Dowd, died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on February 21, 1931, in Bloomington, Illinois. Sally was the only child of Dale and Lucille (Simpkins) Hause. She met the love of her life, Daniel, while both were working at the Wisconsin Crime Laboratory in Madison. They...
Isadore Fine
Apr 18, 2019
Madison - Isadore V. Fine, age 100, passed away on 18 April 2019. Professor Fine was born in 1918 in Columbia, Missouri. He grew up in Rhode Island and joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin, Graduate School of Business in 1947. He received a BS from the University of Rhode Island and a PhD from Columbia...
David Davenport
Apr 17, 2019
MADISON- David Curtis Davenport, one of Madison's most talented bassists, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare at the age of 67. He was born to Mary Young on January 28, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. David was an accomplished Madison Musician for more than 5 decades, playing with many musicians and bands in...
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