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.

Richard Obrecht

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dale Dolson

Dale Dolson

Nov 14, 2018

LODI-Dale Dolson, age 75, of Lodi left this earth to be with his beloved wife, Joyce, on November 14, 2018, surrounded by family. Dale was born to parents Harvey and Loza (Carberry) Dolson on September 12, 1943. Dale served in the Navy and then spent his life in Lodi as an entrepreneur. Dale owned and operated a newspaper...

Mildred Bazata

Mildred Bazata

Nov 14, 2018

Mildred Eleanor Bazata, age 97, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Wednesday Nov. 14th, 2018 at St. Mary's Health Care Center. She was born on Aug. 24th, 1921, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Marie Johanik. She married Arthur V. Bazata on February 23rd, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Mildred worked beside her husband at Suburban Candid...

Allan Bringe

Allan Bringe

Nov 13, 2018

Madison - Allan N. Bringe, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Residential. Allan was the son of Alfred and Margaret Bringe. They had a dairy farm in Holmen, Wisconsin where Allan spent his young life. He graduated from Holmen High School in 1953. He went on to earn his B.S., M.S. and...

Brenda Warren

Brenda Warren

Nov 13, 2018

Stoughton- Brenda Lea (Lahmayer) Warren, 76, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at her home on November 13, 2018 after battling breast cancer for 11 years. Born in Morganville, Kansas, Brenda loved helping her dad Harold in the fields during harvest, driving the grain truck beside the combine at the age of 9. She got her pilots license before...

Steven White

Steven White

Nov 12, 2018

Steven J. White, 59, of Middleton, WI passed away on November 12, 2018. He was born in Santa Barbara, California on October 24, 1959, the son of Bill and Ruth White. He graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta and received a degree in Economics from San Diego State University. In 1993 he was awarded a Master's...

Carolyn Long

Carolyn Long

Nov 12, 2018

McFarland- Carolyn Sue Long, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Agrace in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 30, 1946, the daughter of Ralph and Emzie Bailey. Carolyn graduated from Middletown High School in 1964. She worked for a company called Leisure Lawn in West Carrollton, Ohio for over 25...

Frederick Kruger

Frederick Kruger

Nov 12, 2018

McFarland- It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick E. Kruger announce his passing on November 12, 2018 at the age of 74. A native of Wisconsin, Fred had a passion for landscaping and nature. He grew up and worked in the family landscaping business in Williams Bay before attending the UW. Fred was the Director...

John Martin

John Martin

Nov 11, 2018

Madison - John A. Martin, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at The Jefferson in Madison. He was born on July 11, 1930 to Nicholas and Harriet (Westerfield) Martin in Madison. John met the love of his life, Ramona Knight Rowley, in Madison, and they were united in marriage on July 18, 1953. John...

Mary Esbeck

Mary Esbeck

Nov 10, 2018

Mary Claire Esbeck (nee Clark) brightened a world filled with her family, friends and friends she simply had not yet met. She lived with kindness, grace, strength and beauty. Mary Claire was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, loyal friend, and compassionate volunteer. During her final days, Mary Claire was cared for and comforted at Agrace HospiceCare...

Darrell March

Darrell March

Nov 10, 2018

STOUGHTON - Darrell Lavern March, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home after a short battle with ALS. He proudly served in the Navy, Marines and Army, retiring from the 132nd Forward Support Battalion in 2000. A man with a strong work ethic, he continued working at Uniroyal until retiring in 2017. Darrell is survived by his...

Jeffrey Morris

Jeffrey Morris

Nov 9, 2018

Jeffrey S. Morris, 66, of Lake Tomahawk, WI died peacefully on November 9, 2018 at home. He is survived by his wife Janet, sons Zachary and Brett, daughters-in-law Camie and Sarah, grandchildren Lincoln and Adelle, brother David (Barbara), and multiple nieces and nephews. Jeff was born on September 15, 1952 in Rockford, IL, the son of Donald and...

Nolan Berry

Nolan Berry

Nov 9, 2018

MADISON- It is with great sorrow that we share our tragic news of the death of Nolan David Berry of Madison, Wisconsin and San Antonio, Texas. Nolan died unexpectedly on Nov. 9, 2018 at age 30 in San Antonio. His death resulted from a seizure relating to his epilepsy. For his parents, Christopher and Mary Pat Berry, his...

Cyril Bohne

Cyril Bohne

Nov 9, 2018

Cyril "Buck" Victor Bohne, age 78, died on Friday, Nov. 9th, 2018. He was born on Feb. 5, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Cyril John and Lillian Ann (Moreau) Bohne. He attended St. Bernard's Grade School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1959. He loved sports and was first team all-state nose guard. Buck graduated from Madison...

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