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.
Norma Paltzer
Jul 15, 2018
Norma Paltzer, age 92, was born on December 3, 1925 in Independence, Missouri, to Viola and Marlan Radmall, a World War I veteran. During her youth, her family lived both in town and on the family farm. When grown, she graduated with a degree in domestic science from the University of Iowa in Ames. While at college, Norma...
Kevin Meffert
Jul 15, 2018
DEFOREST/WAUNAKEE-Kevin Meffert, age 58, died on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from an accident while working on his dump truck. He was born in Madison on March 1, 1960, the son of Gilbert and Viola (Kalscheuer) Meffert. His pride and joy were his dump truck and being the owner of KJM Enterprises, LLC in De Forest. He also excelled...
Jane Wise
Jul 15, 2018
MADISON Jane L. Wise passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Madison, WI on November 16th, 1928 to the late Earle S. "Pete" and Bertha (Schwenn) Lewis. Jane was a graduate of Madison West High, Class of '46 and the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Class of '51. She married...
Dominic May
Jul 13, 2018
Madison - Dominic Matthew May, age 5, passed away due to an automobile accident on Friday, July 13, 2018, at UW Hospital. He was born on May 1, 2013, in Madison, to Meghan (Johnson) and Casey May. He is survived by his parents, Meghan and Casey May; a sister, McKenna and a brother, Beckett; grandparents, Mary Kay and...
Dennis Erks
Jul 13, 2018
Dennis A. Erks of Port Charlotte, Florida lived life exactly as he wished right until the very end of his time on earth. Never one to seek medical intervention outside of consulting Web MD, his cancer diagnosis was a shock but he fought for life right up until the end. Sadly, his body could no longer support his...
Stephen Preller
Jul 13, 2018
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Donnazae Johnson
Jul 13, 2018
Sun Prairie Donnazae Ruth Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018. She was born on January 21, 1932, in Chetek, daughter to Harold and Ruth (Davis) Stolts. Donnazae graduated from Deforest High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Merlyn Johnson on August 26, 1950, at Burke Lutheran Church. They were married...
Shirley Pike
Jul 13, 2018
Shirley Marie Pike, age 86, of Madison passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and best friend on July 13th, 2018. She was born February 17th, 1932 in Beaver Dam, WI to Ernest and Esther (Schumacher) Haensgen, and moved to Madison as a young girl. Shirley met the love of her life James at a USO...
Thomas Lawrence
Jul 13, 2018
Waunakee/Rhinelander - Thomas (Tom) Edward Lawrence, age 85, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, formerly from Rhinelander, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Newberry, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula on December 23, 1932 to Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Dennis) Lawrence later moving to Rhinelander. Tom was very active in local sports...
Sofia Johnson
Jul 12, 2018
Sun Prairie Sofia " Fia" Johnson, age 5 of Sun Prairie was born to eternal life, Thursday, July 12, 2018, at UW Hospital in Madison. Sofia was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 28, 2012. Sofia attended Westside Elementary School. Sofia is survived by her loving mother Galya Wiemann ( nee Weber) and loving father and step mother...
Ann Woodburn
Jul 12, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Ann T. Woodburn, age 82, died on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at her son's home in Milwaukee. She was born in Madison on Dec. 28, 1935, to John and Elizabeth (Helt) Ripp. She married Donald Woodburn in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2010. Ann was a lifelong member of St John's Catholic Church where she...
Joan Viereg
Jul 12, 2018
Joan Piper Viereg, adored mother and grandmother, stepped peacefully into eternity July 12, 2018. She was 89. Joan Piper was born in Princeton, Illinois, on March 29, 1929, to parents Glenn Piper and Mae Johnson, and two older sisters, Virginia and Marjorie. The girls attended Colton School, a one-room school building. They walked a mile from their farm...
Michelle Wallis
Jul 12, 2018
Southaven, Mississippi - Michelle E. Wallis, age 48, died from breast cancer at her home in Southaven, Mississippi. She was born on November 15, 1969, in Madison, the daughter of John and Susan (Ellis) Miller. Michelle earned her Master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and spent her work career in service to others as a...
Nancy Steckbauer
Jul 12, 2018
Stoughton- Nancy Steckbauer, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018. She was born in Kenosha on May 10, 1934 the daughter of Edward and May "Billie" Evans. Nancy graduated from UW Whitewater in 1956 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. On June 16, 1956 she married Donald Steckbauer in Salem. Together they raised four children,...
Jaclyn Seigel
Jul 11, 2018
Jacyln Sulman Seigel, known as Jackie, age 74, passed away at her home on July 11, 2018. She was born in New London, Connecticut, to Joseph Sulman and Edna Peck Sulman. After earning a BA from Penn, she spent a year traveling throughout India and neighboring countries. She married Sherwood Seigel on June 14, 1970, and they moved...
Ronald Allen
Jul 11, 2018
Ronald R. Allen, Age 87, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Born in Horicon, WI, on December 8, 1930, he graduated from Beaver Dam High School and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (then known as Wisconsin State College - Eau Claire) in 1952. Following four years...
Dorothy Houden
Jul 11, 2018
Dorothy Jean (Corcoran) Houden, 91, of Madison, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018 at Attic Angels. She was born on July 4th, 1927 in Madison, Wi, the second of six children, to Richard and Marie Corcoran in Madison. After much persistence, she agreed to marry Richard A. (Dick) Houden on May 14, 1949, as long as she...
Ronald Dahmen
Jul 11, 2018
Sun Prairie Ronald "Ron" Dahmen, Age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on July 5, 1948, the son of Gilbert and Mary Ann (Bram) Dahmen. He was united in marriage to Jody Damhoff at St. Peter's Catholic Church in South Beloit on September 25,...
John Pettinger
Jul 10, 2018
Madison, WI - John D. Pettinger ("Jack") passed away July 9, 2018 at the age of 79. Born March 21st, 1939, in Chicago IL to John and Marie Pettinger. Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane, their children; Kathleen, Jerry (Nancy), John (Bridget), Jim (Sari), and his sister Sue Fox. Jack was the proud grandfather...
Richard Huber
Jul 10, 2018
FITCHBURG- On July 10th, 2018, following a 4 year battle with cancer, Richard (Dick) Huber, 72, passed away. Dick was born on Dec. 20, 1945 in Spencer, WI to Ted and Alice Huber. He grew up on a small farm and attended Spencer schools. Dick went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, earning degrees in Math, Economics, and...
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