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.
William Schrader
Aug 25, 2018
William Patrick Schrader, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Madison. He was born on October 17, 1939 in Wayzata, MN. He is survived by his wife Janet Dawn Schrader (Anderson); children, James Schrader, and Matt Schrader.
William Feldman
Aug 25, 2018
Windsor William "Bill" Henry Feldman, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born on April 23, 1941, in Elroy, Wisconsin, son of Martin A. and Louise (Bentz) Feldman. William was united in marriage to Patricia Ward Suydam on October 26, 1968, at United Church of Christ in Walworth, Wisconsin. Together...
Douglas Diemer
Aug 25, 2018
Douglas "Doug" Edward Diemer, 51, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI with his beloved daughter Klaire at his side. Doug was born on October 13, 1966 to Eugene "Bert" and Helen Diemer from Ottawa, OH. Doug was proud to call Wisconsin home for over 20 years. He loved the...
Robert Harrison
Aug 25, 2018
Robert E Harrison, 91, passed away Saturday evening, August 25, 2018, at Segoe Gardens in Madison. Bob was born in Redfield, Iowa on Sept 30, 1926 to the late Kenneth and Doris Harrison. He graduated from Redfield High School in 1944 and served briefly in the US Navy before receiving a medical discharge. Bob hired out on the...
Frank Frey
Aug 23, 2018
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Frank Leo Frey, 80, of Fitchburg, WI. Frank was born to Evelyn (nee Pond) and Frank Frey in Monroe, WI, April 26, 1938. At the age of nine, he and his family moved to San Leandro, CA where he attended school and cultivated lifelong friendships. Having served in...
Harriet Gorski
Aug 23, 2018
Harriet Fischer Gorski, age 86, died on August 23rd with her children by her side. Born in Milwaukee, Harriet's favorite childhood memories were of holidays in her family's Whitefish Bay bungalow, and summer days on the beaches of Lake Michigan. After graduating from Milwaukee's Riverside High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison, earning a degree...
Gregory Beirne
Aug 22, 2018
SPRING GREEN/MADISON- Gregory James Beirne age 85 passed away in the early morning hours of August 22, 2018 with his wife and family at his side. Greg was born June 5, 1933 in Watertown, South Dakota. His family moved to Omaha, Nebraska and then to Chicago, Illinois where he spent his school years. He was awarded a scholarship...
Barbara Grimm
Aug 22, 2018
Barbara M. Grimm died unexpectedly on Aug. 22, 2018. Barbara was born in Madison on April 15, 1953, the daughter of John and Mary Jean (Fahringer) Grimm. Barbara started school on the opening day of Orchard Ridge Elementary and middle school and then the opening day of James Madison Memorial High School. Barbara was an artist and a...
Gus Kressin
Aug 20, 2018
Madison - Gus W. Kressin, Age 99, died Aug. 20,2018. He was born June 3, 1919 in Kenosha, Wisconsin the son of Gustav and Selma (Treptow) Kressin. He served during WW2 as a weather observer in Australia and New Guinea as part of the 15th Weather Squadron. He married Emma Neumiller on Jan. 19, 1945. In 1948 He...
Howard Licht
Aug 19, 2018
Howard Frank Licht, age 76, passed away from kidney cancer on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on April 24, 1942, the oldest son of Norbert Frank Licht and Dorothy Barstow Licht. He lived his early years growing up in the small town of Boyd, WI. He graduated from Cadott High School in...
Ann Brickson
Aug 18, 2018
On August 18, 2018, Ann Brickson's graceful decline from good health reached its inevitable end, as she died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Ann was born on April 21, 1950 to Don and Jean Brickson. She grew up in Madison, graduated from West High School, and received BA and MSW degrees from the University of Wisconsin. She met...
S. Leikness
Aug 17, 2018
Obituary of S. Duane Leikness STOUGHTON - Selmer Duane Leikness, age 80 passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at St Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI, with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born in Stoughton, WI on December 23, 1937. He was the only son of Selmer and Buelah (Chase) Leikness. Duane attended Starr...
Colette Murray
Aug 16, 2018
Colette (Kopp) Murray passed away on August 16 2018. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Madison WI to Kenneth and Colette (Kennedy) Kopp. She attended St. Raphael's Grade School and Edgewood High School. She met the love of her life, Daniel Murray, and they raised their six children on "good old Margaret St." She was a...
Robert Lizon
Aug 16, 2018
Robert H. "Bob" Lizon of Madison, WI passed away in his sleep at home on August 16 at age 93. Born February 8, 1925 in Kaukauna, WI, Bob was a proud WWII veteran of his beloved Navy. In September, 1947 he married the love of his life, Dorothy "Dot" Brinkman. Bob and Dorothy spent 45 years at their...
Joan Smith
Aug 16, 2018
MADISON - Joan Elizabeth Lindaas "Joanie" Smith, age 86, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Alexian Village in Milwaukee. She was born on July 29, 1932, in Janesville, WI the daughter of Adrian and Agnes (Flanigan) Lindass. Joanie was 1951, graduate of South Beloit High School, South Beloit IL. She worked as a secretary at Beloit...
Jennette Poulik
Aug 15, 2018
Jennette M. Poulik, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Madison, WI. She was born on October 26, 1934 in Township of Lewiston to Ernest and Louise Simonson. In 1947, she moved to Poynette and graduated in class of 1952. After graduation, Jennette moved to Madison and worked at the Veterans Administration in the...
Jeffrey Kassel
Aug 14, 2018
MADISON-Jeffrey Jan Kassel, age 67, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Monday, August 13, 2018, at his home in Madison. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Leon and Gazelle (Max) Kassel. After completing a PhD in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Jeff received his JD from the University of...
Mike Tuten
Aug 14, 2018
Michael (Maddog) Tuten The love of my life passed from this world to the next on August 14, 2018 at age 71. How to describe Mike Tuten? Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and so much more. As one of his friends once said, he lived as a singing, dancing, crazy-sock-wearing, camera toting, hot-air balloon chasing, pink gowned...
Mary Hensen
Aug 14, 2018
Marshall Mary Kay Hensen, age 75, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was born on July 22, 1943, in Watertown, Wisconsin, daughter to John and Edna (Plasil) Stuntebeck. She was united in marriage to Richard Hensen on May 5, 1974, in Madison. Together they raised two children. Mary Kay graduated from Marshall High School in 1961....
Ved Prakash
Aug 14, 2018
Ved Prakash January 28, 1932 - August 14, 2018 Ved Prakash, 86, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away, surrounded by loved ones, after a brief illness on Tuesday, August, 14, 2018. Ved was born in Cialkot, India. He studied at Lucknow University and received his PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from Cornell in 1964. Ved went on to...
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