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.
Paul Claflin
Sep 26, 2018
MCFARLAND Paul Claflin, age 82, passed away peacefully September 26, 2018 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madison, WI. Paul was born November 26, 1935, in Granite City, IL, the oldest son of Laverne and Mary (Demarke) Claflin. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather whom will be dearly missed. In keeping with...
Jean Sweet
Sep 26, 2018
Jean Holzschuh Sweet, a long-time social justice and community activist, died peacefully in her Madison home on September 26, 75 years to the day since she met Charles "Charlie" Sweet, her love of 70 years, on the dance floor of the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. In 1946, she received a degree in zoology from the UW,...
Kim Hokaj
Sep 25, 2018
Madison - Kim Allison Hokaj, Age 58, of Verona passed away peacefully at the UW Hospital on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Kim was born on May 16, 1960 in Williams Bay, Wisconsin to Sidney and Beverly (Moeller) Neegard. On February 29, 1988, she married Anthony Michael Hokaj in Tampa, Florida. Kim graduated from Edgewood College in 1995, with...
Larry Anderson
Sep 25, 2018
STOUGHTON - Larry D. Anderson, age 80, passed away on Tue Sept 25, 2018 at his home. Larry was born Aug 15, 1938 in Luck, WI to the late Alvin and Hazel (Eggers) Anderson. After graduating from Centuria High School in 1956, he served his country in the Air Force. While in the Air Force, he excelled as...
Scott Gilbert
Sep 25, 2018
Fitchburg: Scott Thomas Gilbert, age 29, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA as a result of a tragic accident. Scott was born on October 2nd, 1988, in Burnsville, MN, to parents Leslie and Greg Gilbert. He was the oldest of two sons. Scott spent years of his adult life living in Napa Valley,...
Dr. Barth
Sep 25, 2018
MADISON/MT. HOREB - Dr. Max E. Barth D.V.M. passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at his residence in Waunakee Manor on the morning of September the 25th, 2018. Max was born in Litchfield, Ohio on October 19, 1923, to his parents Myron and Mabel (Eaken) Barth. He served in the US Army from 1943 to 1946....
Dennis Semenic
Sep 25, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE- Dennis D. Semenic, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Dennis was born on September 14, 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin to Anthony and Helen (Gullickson) Semenic. Dennis was very active in the community and outdoors. He was an avid Packer fan. He enjoyed boating, hiking, traveling, pickleball, motorcycling, and 4-wheeling, but golf was his...
Ann Hoel
Sep 25, 2018
STOUGHTON - Ann Ragna Hoel, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tue Sept 25, 2018. Ann was born on Feb 20, 1933 in Madison to the late Albert and Gladys (Reine) Haugen. Ann married Wesley Hoel on July 19, 1952. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Dale) Alme, Debra Hoel, David Hoel; two grandsons, Brett (Ann) Alme,...
Wade Jensen
Sep 24, 2018
Madison - Wade C. Jensen, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018. Private family services will be held for the immediate family. Wade is survived by his sons, Wade, Mark (Jodi) and Tom; and daughter, Kris Jensen. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Marian. Please honor our requests for no...
Monte Kravik
Sep 23, 2018
DEERFIELD / STOUGHTON - Monte C. Kravik, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday Sept. 23, 2018. He was born July 3, 1931 in Whitefish, Montana to the late Clarence E. and Pansy (Dorey) Kravik. He married Arlys Olson, and together they lived in Deerfield most of their lives. Monte served his Country in the Army...
John Pritchard
Sep 23, 2018
Pritchard, John E. Madison: John E. Pritchard, age 69, passed away September 23, 2018 at Brookdale in Madison. He was born January 1, 1949 the son of David and Elizabeth (Hemmrich) Pritchard in Madison. John was born and grew up in Madison, but later lived in Minnesota and Florida, before moving back to Madison. John was a karate...
Eugene Hruby
Sep 23, 2018
DANE-Eugene A. Hruby, age 91, died peacefully on Sunday Sept 23, 2018, at his home in Dane following a brief illness. He was born on St. Patrick's Day in Dane on March 17, 1927, to Bartl and Pauline (Schroeder) Hruby. He entered the service and served in both World War II and in Korea with the Army infantry....
Stanley Woznick, Jr.
Sep 22, 2018
Stanley John Woznick, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at UW Hospital. He was born in Fond du Lac on November 18, 1941, the eldest son of Stanley John, Sr. and Virginia (Barnes) Woznick. Stanley was united in marriage to the love of his...
Linda Sprecher
Sep 21, 2018
McFarland -- Linda K. Sprecher, age 60, passed away quietly surrounded by an immense amount of love at her home in McFarland, on Sept. 21, 2018. Lin was born on Oct. 10, 1957, in Somerset, Wis., to Jerome and Patricia (Pape) Florian. She graduated from Sauk Prairie High School and went on to work at Rayovac and Wick...
Dr. Dueland, Jr.
Sep 20, 2018
Dr. Rudolf "Tass" Dueland, Jr. Professor Emeritus DVM, MS, DACVS Dr. Rudolf "Tass" Dueland Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at age 85. Tass, a proud Norwegian, was born in Staten Island, NY on February 16, 1933 and lived in many places through his life, most recently residing in Black Earth, WI and wintering in...
Jennifer Cooper-Herndon
Sep 20, 2018
Madison - Jennifer Kennedy Cooper-Herndon, age 41, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving daughters and family. She was born on July 26, 1977 to Joseph and Susan (Jiru) Cooper in Madison. Jen was united in marriage, 20 years ago, to her best friend, Nate Herndon. Jen knew that her calling in life was...
Gino Maggiore
Sep 20, 2018
Gino was born on 9/2/1983 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the son of Hal and Jubi Maggiore. He married Khadijih Reed on 8/28/2004 in Anchorage, Alaska. Gino attended school in Grand Island until 2000. He then finished his high school years at Seward Alaska. After graduation he attended AVTEC Technical School in Seward, receiving a degree in Computer Network...
Margaret Stroud
Sep 19, 2018
Margaret Jane Coleman Stroud Madison: Margaret Jane Coleman Stroud, age 101, passed away quietly and with grace September 19, 2018 in her home in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1917, the daughter of Robert and Angelina Coleman. Margaret grew up in Akron, Ohio, spending summers with her family at her beloved Turkeyfoot Lake, where...
Walter Pridham
Sep 18, 2018
Madison - Walter C. Pridham, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at UW Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1931 to Bertrand and Livonia (Patterson) Pridham in Walnut Park, California. Walter studied photography at Los Angeles Technical Trade Junior College. During the Korean War, he served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force at...
Marianne Miller
Sep 16, 2018
Belvidere/Sun Prairie- Marianne E. Miller, age 50, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018 after a long courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born on February 24, 1968, the daughter of Thomas P. and Mary Kay (Esser) Miller. Marianne grew up in Sun Prairie and graduated from Sun Prairie HS in 1986. While in high...
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