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.
Helen Breyman
Jun 29, 2018
Stoughton- Helen Breyman, age 90, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 from a brief illness. She was born in Duryea, PA where she attended school. Helen was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Richard "Rebel" for 60 years. Her family travelled a lot with Richard while he was in the Air Force for 21 years. Helen...
Paul Phaneuf
Jun 29, 2018
Phaneuf, Paul G. Madison: Paul G. Phaneuf, age 75, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Sullivan, Wis. Sept. 3, 1942, to Oliver and Dorothy Phaneuf. Paul graduated from Central High School in 1961, and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in Germany. Paul also served...
Gina Farr
Jun 28, 2018
Gina Marie Farr died peacefully on the morning of June 28, 2018. She was in the compassionate care of Agrace Center in Janesville for the last few days of her life. She was 53 years old. She was beautiful inside and out, clever and funny with a twinkle in her eyes, loyal with a fierce love of family,...
Thomas Burdick
Jun 28, 2018
Stoughton- Thomas H. Burdick, age 81, ended his struggle with COPD on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He was born in Racine on February 24, 1937, the son of Harold and Marie Burdick. Tom grew up in Racine and graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering and Elmhurst College. He was very proud of the work he completed at the...
Samuel Disalvo Jr.
Jun 28, 2018
DiSalvo, Samuel Jr. "John" Madison: Samuel "John" DiSalvo, Jr., age 74, died suddenly at home in his favorite chair June 28, 2018. He was born in Madison Sept. 30th, 1943 to Samuel and Catherine (Falci) DiSalvo Sr. John graduated from Central High School, served in the United States Marine Corps, and was employed by GTE in Sun Prairie...
Shirley Kinnunen
Jun 28, 2018
Stoughton- Shirley Kinnunen's struggle with Alzheimer's ended peacefully on June 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born in Anamosa, IA on December 3, 1932 to Howard and Etta Ireland. The family moved to the Madison area in the 1930's. Shirley graduated from Madison East High School in 1950. While enrolled in high school she...
Matthew Skalitzky
Jun 28, 2018
On June 28, 2018 Matthew Skalitzky was peacefully called home to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer. Matt was graciously granted his wish to be released from Mendota Mental Health facility in order to die with dignity in an assisted living home, with family by his side. Matt was born on May 22, 1975. He...
Maria Covarrubias
Jun 26, 2018
Madison - After a long and brave battle with lung disease, María del Rosario Covarrubias passed away peacefully at home in her sleep early Tuesday, June 26, 2018. María was born in Guadalajara, Mexico on September 26, 1959, the daughter of Maria de Jesus Herrera and Francisco Pelayo. In an effort to escape the harsh circumstances of her...
Julia Wickland
Jun 25, 2018
Madison - Julia Connor Wickland died Monday, June 25, 2018 unexpectedly of natural causes. Julie was born on July 10, 1945 in Madison, the daughter of Robert James Connor Jr. and Mary (Tormey) Connor. She married Rex Wickland on November 17, 1979 in Platteville, Wisconsin. Julie graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1963. She attended the University of...
Larry Georgeson
Jun 25, 2018
Madison - Larry Denton Georgeson, age 69 passed away on June 25, 2018 at Lake Mills Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 6, 1949 the son of Denton and Phyllis (Rodefeld) Georgeson in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1967, Larry graduated from LaFollette High School as valedictorian. He was an avid Wisconsin...
Edward Colbert
Jun 25, 2018
WAUNAKEE/MADISON-Edward F. Colbert, age 95, died on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born in Madison on March 11, 1923, to Roy and Vera (Fisher) Colbert. He was married to Delores Ulteig and they had one son, Mark. He served as a pilot during World War II in the Navy. Ed...
Patricia Frank
Jun 25, 2018
STOUGHTON - Patricia Y. "Pat" Frank, age 69, passed away on Monday June 25, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born December 17, 1948 in Stoughton to John and Leona (Christianson) Strandlie Jr. She was married to Virgil Frank, and had 2 children Nathan and Nicole. Pat loved the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Badger sports,...
Anthony Copenhefer
Jun 25, 2018
Madison - Anthony M. "Tony" Copenhefer, age 36 passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1981 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison the son of Merritt and Jane (Bannon) Copenhefer. Tony was an amazing father, brother, son and cousin that will be dearly missed by all who knew and...
Shirley Arnold
Jun 24, 2018
Stoughton- Shirley G. Arnold, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the UW Hospital. She was born in Edgerton on January 10, 1927, the daughter of Mons and Hannah (Olson) Jacobson. Shirley was raised in Rockdale where she attended Rockdale grade school, and graduated from Cambridge High School. She married Bernard "Butch" Arnold on...
Richard Saunders, Sr.
Jun 24, 2018
Monona- Richard Eugene Saunders Sr., age 91, peacefully ended his battle with Parkinson's disease on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Agrace Inpatient in Janesville. He was born on August 17, 1926, the youngest of four children, to Oliver Perry and Daisy Saunders. Dick grew up working on his parent's farm. He never knew a day without work, a...
Jonathan Luskin
Jun 23, 2018
Jonathan Reid Luskin, age 25 years, was born on December 30, 1992, and died on June 23, 2018, after a hiking accident in Slovenia. He is the son of Susan Stone and Allan Luskin. He was a 2011 graduate of Middleton High School and a 2014 graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. He worked as a chemistry...
Patricia Riddle
Jun 22, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE- Patricia "Pat" E. Riddle (Lord) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the age of 65. Pat is survived by her husband James "Jim"; Stephanie Riddle, Sarah (Jeff) Alt, Julie (Ron Hendrickson) Zimmerman, and Jim (Charmaine) Riddle; grandchildren Kevin Conley, Robert (Brittany) Riddle, Ashlee (Brad Michaels) Riddle, Dettrich Zimmerman, Emily Zimmerman, Ethan Alt, Austin...
Louella Lindenburg
Jun 22, 2018
MADISON-Louella M. Lindenburg passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at the age of 74. She was born on February 24, 1944. She was united in marriage to William Yager on July 1, 1961. They were together for 18 years. She was later united in marriage to William Lindenburg on September 26, 1980. They were married for 33...
Shirley Lake
Jun 22, 2018
Madison - Shirley Seaman Lake of Madison, WI passed away on June 22, 2018 at the age of 86 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was a loving spouse and companion to Jim, her husband of 58 years; a nurturing mother to her son, his friends and several international students; and a community organizer with a deep sense...
Jack Brakarsh
Jun 22, 2018
Madison - Jack Brakarsh, died at his home in Madison, WI on June 22, 2018, at age 98, with his wife Sylvia and son Daniel present. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia, his two sons, Daniel and Jonathan, their wives, Dianne and Barbara, and his two grandchildren, Hannah and Sam. Thanks go to the caring and...
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