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.
Dorothy Melius
Oct 4, 2018
MADISON- Dorothy Melius, nee East, ended her 10-year battle with Alzheimer's on October 4, 2018. She was born on May 21, 1929, in Milwaukee to Vernon and Florence East. Dorothy grew up in Hartford with her two sisters Jean and Dolores. She met her husband, Dale H. Melius, on a blind date set up by their best friends....
Vincent Koch
Oct 4, 2018
Waunakee - Vincent Koch, age 94, passed away peacefully with his son, daughter, and grandson at his side at Waunakee Manor, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his mother Priscilla, stepmother Grace, father Martin, little sister Thresa Mae, infant brother Arthur, and brother Fr. Clarence. He was wed to...
Clinton Gunkel
Oct 4, 2018
PHOTO STOUGHTON - On Thursday, October 4, 2018, Clint (CJ) Karl Gunkel, loving father, fiancé, brother, and son, passed away at age 37 from an accident sustained on vacation in Mexico. CJ was born on August 29, 1981 in Milwaukee, WI to Clinton and Karole (Eichenbaum) Gunkel. CJ graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1999, where he...
John Petersen Iii
Oct 4, 2018
Madison - I was born on October 19, 1941, in Madison, the first-born child of Sylvia and Alfred Petersen; I passed away on October 4, 2018. I am survived by my wonderful wife of 54 years and high school sweetheart, Gretchen; my son, Eric (Tracy), grandchildren, Blake, Griffin, twins Paige and Sloan; my daughter, Rehna (Scott), grandchildren, John,...
Blake Kellogg
Oct 3, 2018
Madison - Blake Reid Kellogg was born on November 19, 1930, in Brookings, South Dakota, to the late Dr. Harold E. and Julia A. Kellogg. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1948, and from South Dakota State in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in political science. Blake served two years in the army and was discharged as...
Louise Galloway
Oct 3, 2018
Madison - Louise Galloway, age 79 was called home to Jehovah on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born on January 10, 1939 in Thomaston, Georgia, the daughter of Brady and Ethel (Vickers) Raines. Louise was passionate about her ministry and spreading the word of Jehovah. She dearly loved all her brothers and sisters of the Kingdom Halls....
Robert Lurquin, Sr.
Oct 3, 2018
Robert 'Bob' Lurquin, 90, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. Bob was born on January 17, 1928 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Henry J. Lurquin and Mary O. (Beno) Lurquin. He was united in marriage to Violet Mae Wallace on August 21,1948 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral...
Robert Stuff
Oct 3, 2018
Madison - Robert "Bob" Stuff, age 68, passed away on October 3, 2018. He was born on September 23, 1950 to Raymond and Florence (Barr) Stuff in Chicago. Bob was the dear uncle of Steven (Holly) Stuff, Keith (Wendy) Stuff, and Susan (Tim) Carrao. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. Private services will be held...
Richard Moriarty
Oct 2, 2018
Stoughton- Richard "Dick" D. Moriarty, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his home in Stoughton. Dick was born in Benton on April 6, 1932 to Arthur and Mary Moriarty. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1950. Dick served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He received a...
Barbara Weaver
Oct 1, 2018
Madison, WI - Barbara (Barb) Ann Weaver (Flood), age 91, passed away peacefully at Oakwood University Woods on Monday Oct. 1st, 2018. Barb was born on Nov. 28th, 1926 in Racine Wisconsin, the only daughter of Ingeborg Hazel Luella Flood (Bath) of Columbus, WI and George Flood, an Irishman from Chicago, IL. She married Robert "Bob" Riley Weaver...
Norma Denner
Sep 30, 2018
Denner, Norma Kettler Peacefully left us on September 30th following a day surrounded by her children and grandchildren. An independent woman before it was considered fashionable Norma fiercely loved not only the four children she gave life to and the husband she shared her life with for 44 years (including his three children) but the 15 grandchildren and...
Marcia Buss
Sep 30, 2018
MADISON-Marcia L. Buss, age 74, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. She was born in Madison on October 2, 1943 to Wesley W. and Eleanor Buss, Sr. Marcia retired from AT&T in 1993 after 32 years of dedicated service. She was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church and she enjoyed gardening, crafts, baking, and volunteer...
Adam Brock
Sep 29, 2018
Brock, Adam "A.D." Madison, WI: Adam Daniel "A.D." Brock, age 93, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare Saturday, September 29, 2018. He was born the son of William Boyd Brock and Mary Etta (Fowler) Brock on February 28, 1925 in Quitman, Cleburne County, Arkansas. Adam lived through the Great Depression. His boyhood years were spent working on the...
Edwin Kinnunen
Sep 28, 2018
STOUGHTON - Edwin Owen Kinnunen, age 86, passed away peacefully on Fri Sept 28, 2018. He was born Aug 26, 1932 in rural Hurley to the late Matt and Alina (Matson) Kinnunen. Edwin graduated from Hurley High School in 1949, attended Gogebic Junior College for two years and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's Degree...
Kathryn Ramberg
Sep 28, 2018
Ramberg, Kathryn Lois Madison: Kathryn Lois Ramberg passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. Kathryn was born on June 7, 1924, the daughter of Rudolph And Ruby (Bringe) Ramberg in West Prairie, Wisconsin. Kathryn graduated from Rockford West High School and the University of Wisconsin. She was employed by Dane County for 32 years, retiring as Deputy Register in...
David Roberts
Sep 28, 2018
Fitchburg - David Eugene Roberts, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2018. David was born December 23, 1929 at his family home at Arena, WI, the son of Arthur E. and Esther S. (Coombs) Roberts. He and his wife, Wallis Leona (Fillion) Roberts, were blessed with sixty-one years together. They spent the first...
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...
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