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.
Dorothy Krueger
Nov 24, 2018
Madison-Dorothy B. Krueger, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on November 24th, 2018. Dorothy was born on September 14th, 1927 in Madison, WI to Erwin and Mary (Kelly) Behnisch. She was a graduate of Edgewood High School, Madison, Wi and the College of Saint Teresa, Winona, MN. On May 17th, 1958, she married Alan "Al" Krueger...
James Hanson
Nov 23, 2018
Stoughton- James O. "Red" Hanson, Age 87, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born in Stoughton on August 19, 1931. Jim was born in Stoughton on August 19, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Stoughton High School and served two years in the army in Korea, 1951-1953. On...
Leonard Erickson
Nov 23, 2018
Leonard H. Erickson of Madison died on November 23, 2018. He was born December 9, 1925, the son of Edwin K. and Anna (Gilbertson) Erickson, the fifth of six children, all of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in May, 1943. Leonard joined the U.S. Army Air Corp in October, 1943....
Mabel Densmore
Nov 23, 2018
Madison - Mabel Elizabeth "Betty" Densmore died at 102 years old. Betty Densmore, a long time Madison resident died on November 23, 2018, at Oakwood Village. Betty was born in West Salem, WI to James G. and Mabel Elizabeth (Webb) Norris. Following graduation from West Salem High School in 1934, Betty attended Miss Woods Kindergarten and Primary Teacher...
Joan Halverson
Nov 23, 2018
DEERFIELD - Joan I. Halverson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Fri Nov 23, 2018 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. She was born July 16, 1931 in the Town of Deerfield, to the late Albert and Ida (Gerstner) Heiking. Joan is a 1949 graduate of Deerfield High School. She married Sanford Halverson in Lake Mills on Feb...
Lois Russell
Nov 22, 2018
Madison - Lois Joan Russell, a long-time resident of the Madison area, age 88, died Thursday the 22nd of November at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born August 12th, 1930 in Beloit, Wisconsin; the daughter of Otis and Josephine Gunnelson. She married Robert Lumen Russell on September 8th, 1956. Bob and Joan were married 55 years, until...
Marianne Miragia
Nov 22, 2018
MADISON - Marianne F. Miragia, 72, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 22, 2018, at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born September 16, 1946, in New York, New York, the daughter of Joseph R. and Florence T. (Verdina) Miragia. Marianne grew up in East Meadow, NY and graduated from Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Class of 1964. Following...
David Redick
Nov 21, 2018
David Redick, 83, of Madison, WI passed away of natural causes on November 21, 2018. Dave grew up with his two brothers near Detroit, MI. When he was 14, the family moved to an 80-acre farm near Ann Arbor, Michigan. He won a four-year tuition scholarship to the University of Michigan, based on grades, activities (Sr. Class President,...
Phyllis Brinkley
Nov 20, 2018
Madison - Phyllis C. Brinkley formerly of Waunakee, 92 passed away on November 20, 2018. She was the daughter of Florence Jarvis Crosby and Reynale Richardson Crosby of Madison. She grew up in Madison, attended Wisconsin High School, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Speech and English in 1948. In 1949 she married...
Alvin Anderson
Nov 19, 2018
Sun Prairie/Stoughton - Alvin Bobbie Anderson, age 92 passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. He was born March 17, 1926, the son of Benjamin and Anna (Skaim) Anderson in Madison, Wisconsin. Alvin graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1944. He proudly enlisted at the age of 17, in the United...
John Eaves
Nov 19, 2018
MADISON Eaves, John Patrick "Look for the helpers. " Mr. Rogers' mother told him when he was afraid. "There are always helpers. " John Patrick Eaves was a helper; he saved people. His calling was to save soldiers, save men, save women, save children, save pets, save buildings - all the time, every time. John was born the...
John Bailey
Nov 18, 2018
Madison - John M. "Jack" Bailey, age 78, of Madison passed away on Sunday, Nov 18, 2018. Jack is survived by his wife Melinda; cousins, Ralph Bailey and Becky Bragg, and their families. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Agrace HospiceCare, the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center...
Judith Fleiner
Nov 18, 2018
Waunakee - Judith (Judy) Lea (Wipperfurth) Fleiner, age 84, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 18, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She is now forever with the love of her life, Bill. Judy was born October 19, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a small child her family moved back to the Waunakee/Dane area....
Richard Obrecht
Nov 18, 2018
STOUGHTON - Richard D "Joseph" Obrecht, age 79, passed away at home on Sunday Nov 18, 2018. Richard was born June 18, 1939 in Stoughton to the late James and Myrinda (Thompson) Obrecht. He is a 1958 graduate of Stoughton High School, and proudly served his Country in the Army. Richard worked for 28 years as a lab...
Daniel Mccloskey
Nov 17, 2018
Sun Prairie Daniel J. McCloskey, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 17, 2018. His mental and cerebral palsy physical struggles became to much for him and he chose to end his life. He was born on July 28, 1971, in Madison, the son of Donald and Mary McCloskey. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School. Dan...
Silas Kittle
Nov 16, 2018
Sun Prairie Silas M. Kittle, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born on February 22, 1937 in Richland County, Wisconsin, son of Henry and Dollie (Alumbaugh) Kittle. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Ferguson on April 20, 1958 in Ground Mound, Iowa. Together they were married 60 years and raised four...
Robert Bickley
Nov 16, 2018
Stoughton- Robert W. Bickley, age 94, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Skaalen. He was born in Stoughton on October 29, 1924, the son of William and Frances Bickley. Bob graduated from Stoughton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. On August 23, 1952 Bob...
Susan Paradiso
Nov 15, 2018
Born in Chicago to Silvia (Welsher) and David Hoffer, Susan (Suzi) Valerie Paradiso, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin. Suzi earned an undergraduate degree in Education and a graduate degree in Organizational Development, taught for several years in Chicago public schools and pioneered in the field of Parent Involvement. During her...
Donald Hickman
Nov 15, 2018
Donald Roger Hickman Donald Roger Hickman, age 86, of Madison, WI passed away on November 15, 2018 at Attic Angel Community. He was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of Fred & Lucille Hickman. Don was the youngest of three children with older sister Betty and brother Bob. Don met his future bride, Oriette Hellen, at a...
Helen Lodge
Nov 14, 2018
MADISON - Helen Catherine Lodge, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, November 14, 2018, in her apartment at Oakwood Village University Woods (Madison). She was born on August 30, 1922, in London, England. The youngest of three, Helen was predeceased by her parents, Sir Robert and Rose (Fitzgerald) Bannatyne, her sister, Elspeth Robbins, and her brother...
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