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.
Elaine Schaller
Jan 8, 2019
Fitchburg - Elaine K. Schaller, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on August 8, 1921 to Lauren and Marie (Haemmerlie) Kleppe in Montrose Township. In 1946, she was united in marriage to Norman F. Schaller. Elaine loved time spent with her family, and enjoyed her extensive travels. Elaine had...
Daniel Jones
Jan 8, 2019
Daniel "Dan" Scott Jones, age 58, passed away after a long illness. He was born November 16, 1961, to Theron and Frances (Werla) Jones in Sun Prairie. He was united in marriage to Lynn Weisensel on February 12, 1994 in Sun Prairie. Dan worked for Quality Auto and Glass where he did glass repair. He enjoyed fishing and...
Deborah Thompson
Jan 8, 2019
Thompson, Deborah P. Wake Forest NC / Madison: Deborah Pauline Thompson, age 55, originally of Madison Wisconsin, passed away Monday January seventh, 2019 in Raleigh North Carolina. She was born October 30, 1963, daughter of Lois Lipkin and Wayne Thompson. She was a graduate of university of Wisconsin Madison in medical microbiology and held a masters from New...
William Wilde
Jan 8, 2019
William R. Wilde, age 65, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1953 in Waupun, the son of Leslie M. Wilde and Elaine M. Schweder Wilde. He married Barbara Rohlf on January 6, 1990 in Markesan. Bill graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in...
Beverly Blahnik
Jan 8, 2019
Beverly Jean Barks Muma Blahnik passed away January 8, 2019. I was born on December 5, 1927 at home in Belden, Nebraska. A small village on highway 20 about 50 miles west of the Missouri river and 50 miles south of the Missouri river. Belden had a school at that time and I later attended Morningside College in...
Ruth Ruid
Jan 8, 2019
Madison - Ruth Ruid of Madison passed away Jan 8, 2019 at the age of 94. Ruth worked as a welder during WW2 and later had a 23-year career with The State of Wisconsin, Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations. She was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed gardening, playing euchre with her grandchildren and holiday celebrations. She was...
Leroy Kreger
Jan 7, 2019
Sun Prairie/ Marshall LeRoy "Butch" Kreger, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 7, 2019. He was born on November 26, 1945, in Madison, son to Victor and Elaine (Vernig) Kreger. Butch was proud to serve his country in the Army during Vietnam. He worked for Landmark doing what he enjoyed most driving his...
Richard Seiler
Jan 7, 2019
Seiler, Richard F. Madison: Richard Frank Seiler, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2019 at Coventry Village. He was born on August 23, 1930 in Algoma, the son of Frank and Minnie Seiler. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet, and their two children and four grandchildren: David, his wife Lisa and...
Dorothy Loftus
Jan 7, 2019
Deerfield- Dorothy M. Loftus passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019. She was born on January 29, 1922, the daughter of Olav and Konstense (Saether) Sunne. Dorothy married Milo Loftus on May 6, 1945. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940 and continued her education in Journalism at UW-Madison. Dorothy was employed at First Wisconsin (now...
Harold Fuhrman
Jan 7, 2019
On January 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, Harold H. Fuhrman passed away at Attic Angel Place Health Center in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was born on December 10, 1923, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Otto and Della Fuhrman. Harold was loved and admired by all who knew him for his intellect, sense of humor, and...
Allen Peterson
Jan 6, 2019
Marshall- Allen T. Peterson, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home. He was born in Fort Atkinson on June 5, 1944, the son of Thomas and Dorothy (Stenli) Peterson. Allen proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and was stationed on the Coral Sea. He worked at General Motors in...
David Ziegler
Jan 6, 2019
David J. Ziegler, 72, of Baraboo, WI, passed away on January 6, 2019, at home. He was born on October 22, 1946, the son of George and Irma (Hanson) Ziegler. David was a Vietnam War veteran, enlisted as an air traffic controller in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971, and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant....
Margaret Blanchard
Jan 6, 2019
Margaret Anne LaRock (Peg) Blanchard of Madison and Three Lakes, passed away January 6, 2019 at home after a year-long battle with uterine cancer. Peg was born May 31, 1941, the middle daughter of Charles and Norma LaRock of Oswego, NY. She graduated from St. Lawrence University, Canton NY in 1963. Peg married fellow SLU graduate and college...
Norma Swanson
Jan 6, 2019
Norma G. Swanson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the loving presence of her family. Her death follows a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Norma was born on February 26, 1936 in Warren Township, Illinois to Charles and Helen (Toll) Beake. She was the fourth of twelve children. On January 8, 1955, Norma was...
Dolph Stanley
Jan 5, 2019
Madison: Dolph 'Jeffery' Stanley known to many as the 'Hamburger King,' died at the age of 77 on the 5th of January surrounded by family. He appeared on the planet February 11,1941, born to legendary Wisconsin basketball coach Dolph Stanley and Laura Jane Dial of Taylorville Illinois. Jeff was a larger than life character and had the ability...
Shawn Mayer
Jan 5, 2019
St. Paul, Minn. - Shawn David Mayer, age 43, passed away after a short illness on January 5th, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Wiggin; grandmother, Betty Mayer, cousin, Kristi (Mayer) Stockley. Shawn is survived by his Mother, Susan Mayer; grandfather, C. James Mayer; Uncle and aunt, Fred Mayer and Patricia Mayer; cousins, Eric...
Mary Elsner
Jan 4, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Elsner, age 53, of Sun Prairie passed away on Friday, January 4th 2019 ending her battle with cancer. She was born on September 14th, 1965 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Sue) O'Rell. The family moved to rural Richland Center, Wisconsin when Mary was two. She graduated from Viroqua High School before...
Clifford Kolberg
Jan 3, 2019
Clifford Paul Kolberg, age 97, passed away on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on January 18, 1921 in the Town of Howe, Wisconsin. He was the son of Paul A. Kolberg and Anna P. (Heinrich) Kolberg. Married to Verabelle V. Baumann for 28 years. Married to Marie J. Burga in 1977 until her...
Mary Rognrud
Jan 3, 2019
Mary Louise Rognrud was born on August 8, 1921 to Grace (LaFont) and Adolph Abreu. She spent her early year in San Antonio, TX. Mary later moved with her mother and brother to St. Paul, Minnesota, where she met and married Roger T. Rognrud. They had one son, Roger R. Rognrud, formerly of Madison, WI. Mary lived for...
Keith Schultz
Jan 3, 2019
Madison - Keith Dennis Schultz, age 52, of Madison, passed away on January 3, 2019, after a long illness in the U.W. Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1966, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the son of Jeanette and Dennis Schultz. Keith went to Bottineau Grade School and 1 year of Jr. College in North Dakota. He...
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