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.
Rosemary Stark
Oct 14, 2018
MARSHALL-Rosemary A. Stark passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the age of 73. She succumbed to an aneurysm during a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born on August 3, 1945 in Fort Atkinson to Delbert and Betty (Bartell) Kucken. She married Mel Stark November 18, 1967. Rosemary was a longtime member of Sacred Hearts...
Roy Holm
Oct 14, 2018
MADISON - Roy T. "Ted" Holm, age 86, passed away on Sun Oct 14, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Ted was born Oct 13, 1932 in Madison, the son of the late Clement and Marguerite (James) Holm. He is a 1951 graduate of Madison East High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...
Lynne Bush
Oct 14, 2018
Madison - Lynne Schwarm Bush, age 85, passed away October 14, 2018 at Attic Angels Place from complications of her 35-year battle with severe clinical depression. Lynne was born to Walter Paul and Marion Greisen Schwarm on August 17, 1933. She grew up in Wauwatosa, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and was a member of the Kappa...
Robert Kurtenacker
Oct 13, 2018
Green Bay / Madison: Robert S. Kurtenacker (Bob), age 100, died peacefully on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Alpha Senior Concepts in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bob was born October 12, 1918 in Madison, Wisconsin to Karl G. and Pearl (Stevens) Kurtenacker. He was a graduate of Madison West High School and earned a Mechanical Engineering degree in January...
Jerome Eith
Oct 13, 2018
McFarland- Jerome A. "Jake" Eith, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was born in Madison on April 26, 1940, the son of Edwin and Wilma Eith. After high school Jake joined the Navy and proudly served his country. He was a heavy equipment operator for Wingra Stone for 22 years. Jake then owned Crossroads...
Jeffrey Frank Sr.
Oct 11, 2018
MADISON - Jeffrey A. Frank Sr. passed away on October 11, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison from pancreatic cancer. He was born November 17, 1951, the son of Edwin A. and Evelyn (Vance) Frank of Madison. Jeff lived a life filled with adventure and exploring new places. Being an avid scuba diver, he loved being around,...
Laura Endres
Oct 10, 2018
WAUNAKEE/DANE-Laura C. Endres, age 89, of Waunakee/Dane passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, after a long illness. Laura was born in Roxbury on June 24, 1929, to Andrew and Claudia (Ganser) Schwartz. She married Harold J Endres on May 4, 1948 in Roxbury. Laura and Harold raised 14 children. Laura enjoyed family, friends, quilting and playing cards....
Esther Lefevre
Oct 10, 2018
"Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme." -Gilda Radner Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Dr. Esther Riva Lefevre passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, October 10th. Esther attended High School in Montreal and obtained a PhD from McGill University. She was a clinical psychologist who dedicated her life to her chosen...
Charles Stacey
Oct 9, 2018
OREGON - Charles W. Stacey, age 78, passed away unexpectedly Tues. Oct. 9th, the day of his 47th Anniversary. Charles was born in Linden, WI. on Oct. 25, 1939. He was the son of Charles and Jeanette Stacey, both of which are deceased. Later on in life, he moved to Stoughton WI, and then to Oregon, WI. He...
Aaron Wolwark
Oct 9, 2018
STOUGHTON / EDGERTON - Aaron C. Wolwark, age 25, passed away on Tue Oct 9, 2018 at his home in Edgerton. He was born Jan 22, 1993 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Lisa Wolwark and Dale Dolatowski. Aaron was a fighter from the beginning. He was born a month early due to a car accident with a collapsed...
John Gruber
Oct 9, 2018
MADISON--John E. Gruber, a founder and first president (1997 to 2013) of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art, Madison, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, of esophageal cancer. He edited the center's journal, Railroad Heritage, through 2012 and continued as president through 2013. He was author of many articles and books, most recently, a book, Beebe and Clegg:...
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,...
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