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.
Sandra Gagliano
Oct 9, 2018
Sandra Lee Gagliano, 72, of Madison passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Sun Prairie. Sandra was born November 21, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wis. to John and Mary (Kaladic) Gagliano. In 1954 her family moved to Green Bay, and also spent summers in Waupaca on the Chain o' Lakes at the family cottage on McCrossen Lake....
Barbara Johnsen
Oct 9, 2018
Barbara Haddon Johnsen, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the Attic Angel Community in Middleton WI following a long illness. She was born on April 17, 1926 to James and Carrie Haddon in Madison Wisconsin. Barbara's faith was the foundation of her life. It was always present in her relationships and her service to others. After...
Katherine Schoob
Oct 9, 2018
Marshall - Katherine Diane "Kathie" Schoob, age 74 passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, following a 10-year battle with liver disease with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 8, 1943 in Washington, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Ann (England) Paul. Kathie was united in marriage to John "Bill" Schoob on...
Fletcher Dahl
Oct 8, 2018
On Monday, October 8, 2018 Fletcher Dahl, loving son and brother, passed away at age 31. Fletcher was born on March 5, 1987 in Madison to Michael and Sara (Klawitter) Dahl. The first thing you couldn't help but notice was Fletcher's infectious smile. Second would be his open and friendly personality. He was genuine. He also had a...
Joann Reiners
Oct 8, 2018
JoAnn Nystrom Reiners, age 85, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away on October 8, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 20, 1933, in Galesburg Illinois, the daughter of Alfred and Phoebe Nystrom. Survived by husband Jack Reiners, daughters Janet Reiners Balboni (Al), Houston, Texas, Julie Chenoweth (Jay), Verona, Wisconsin, and Jennifer Reiners,...
Jon Schirmang
Oct 8, 2018
Jon M. Schirmang, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 8, 2018. He was born on August 5, 1962 in Madison to John and Shirley (Reischel) Schirmang. Jon had a love for hunting, fishing, and a good game of blackjack. He loved his 1965 Barracuda that he purchased when he was 16 years old. He was a...
John Williamson
Oct 7, 2018
Williamson, John Lyman Madison: John Lyman Williamson died peacefully in his sleep in Madison on October 7, 2018, at the age of 77. John was preceded in his death by his beloved wife Sherry. John grew up in Northern Wisconsin, spending winters in Hayward and summers on Trout Lake, near Woodruff in Vilas County. As a child, John...
Melvin Thorman
Oct 7, 2018
Melvin "Toby" Earl Thorman, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born March 1, 1928 in Spring Green, the son of Frederick Carl and Wilhelmina "Hattie" (Homann) Thorman. He was united in marriage to Violet Arndt on May 24, 1947. They were together 43 years and raised two children....
Robert Thompson
Oct 6, 2018
Robert Lowell Thompson age 93 passed away in his apartment at Hyland Park assisted living facility in Sun Prairie, WI on Saturday, October 6th. He was born, Oct 29, 1924 to Alve and Rebecca (Syse) Thompson in York Township Green Co, WI. On Aug 17, 1946 he was united in marriage to Velda Trumble at Yellowstone Lutheran Church,...
William Gilbert
Oct 6, 2018
William "Bill" M. Gilbert was born April 30, 1933 at Madison General Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully in the loving and caring environment of St. Mary's Memory Care Center on October 6, 2018, surrounded by family, friends and many wonderful caregivers. Bill was the oldest of five children born to Howard and Esther Gilbert. He...
Lorna Walk
Oct 6, 2018
Lorna Walk: Sept 13, 1926-Oct. 6, 2018 McFarland - Lorna Ruth Gundlach Walk, age 92, died on one of her favorite dates: Oct. 6, the birthday of her son. Born Sept. 13, 1926, to John and Esther (Luther) Gundlach in Evansville, WI, she was a child of The Great Depression and the oldest of six. Lorna was baptized...
Betty Andro
Oct 6, 2018
Andro, Betty A. Madison - Betty Ann (Peterson) Andro, age 82, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was born on September 27, 1936 in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of Clarence Samuel Peterson and Hilda (Olson) Peterson Pelanek. Betty retired from a career as the Medical Staff Coordinator for Methodist Hospital (Meriter) and was the first President...
Willard Marshall
Oct 6, 2018
Willard Marshall, age 86, of Waunakee passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb. He was born on May 30, 1932 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Lambern Marshall and Mary (Allaback) Marshall. He married Mary Theresa Murphy on November 22, 1958 in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada where they met when Bill...
Dorothy Melius
Oct 4, 2018
MADISON- Dorothy Melius, nee East, ended her 10-year battle with Alzheimer's on October 4, 2018. She was born on May 21, 1929, in Milwaukee to Vernon and Florence East. Dorothy grew up in Hartford with her two sisters Jean and Dolores. She met her husband, Dale H. Melius, on a blind date set up by their best friends....
Vincent Koch
Oct 4, 2018
Waunakee - Vincent Koch, age 94, passed away peacefully with his son, daughter, and grandson at his side at Waunakee Manor, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his mother Priscilla, stepmother Grace, father Martin, little sister Thresa Mae, infant brother Arthur, and brother Fr. Clarence. He was wed to...
Clinton Gunkel
Oct 4, 2018
PHOTO STOUGHTON - On Thursday, October 4, 2018, Clint (CJ) Karl Gunkel, loving father, fiancé, brother, and son, passed away at age 37 from an accident sustained on vacation in Mexico. CJ was born on August 29, 1981 in Milwaukee, WI to Clinton and Karole (Eichenbaum) Gunkel. CJ graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1999, where he...
John Petersen Iii
Oct 4, 2018
Madison - I was born on October 19, 1941, in Madison, the first-born child of Sylvia and Alfred Petersen; I passed away on October 4, 2018. I am survived by my wonderful wife of 54 years and high school sweetheart, Gretchen; my son, Eric (Tracy), grandchildren, Blake, Griffin, twins Paige and Sloan; my daughter, Rehna (Scott), grandchildren, John,...
Blake Kellogg
Oct 3, 2018
Madison - Blake Reid Kellogg was born on November 19, 1930, in Brookings, South Dakota, to the late Dr. Harold E. and Julia A. Kellogg. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1948, and from South Dakota State in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in political science. Blake served two years in the army and was discharged as...
Louise Galloway
Oct 3, 2018
Madison - Louise Galloway, age 79 was called home to Jehovah on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born on January 10, 1939 in Thomaston, Georgia, the daughter of Brady and Ethel (Vickers) Raines. Louise was passionate about her ministry and spreading the word of Jehovah. She dearly loved all her brothers and sisters of the Kingdom Halls....
Robert Lurquin, Sr.
Oct 3, 2018
Robert 'Bob' Lurquin, 90, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. Bob was born on January 17, 1928 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Henry J. Lurquin and Mary O. (Beno) Lurquin. He was united in marriage to Violet Mae Wallace on August 21,1948 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral...
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