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.
Terence Steiger
Jul 7, 2018
Madison - Terence E. "Terry" Steiger, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 22, 1938, in Potosi, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Mabel (Grimesay) Steiger. Terry was united in marriage to Mary Jo Stauffacher on April 18, 1964. Terry's professional life included graduating from UW...
Deborah Riccio
Jul 6, 2018
MADISON Deborah Hall Riccio, age 71, of Madison passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born on May 23, 1947 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Kathleen (Kilgore) Hall. She attended Wisconsin High and graduated from Central High School. Following high school Deborah attended Indiana University, where she was a member of the Delta...
Shirley Nygaard
Jul 6, 2018
STOUGHTON - Shirley Ann Nygaard, age 89, passed away at Swifthaven Community in Edgerton on Fri July 6, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was born April 13, 1929 in Stoughton to the late Percy and Bertha (Sperloen) Erdahl. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. She is a graduate of Stoughton...
Nancy Frey
Jul 6, 2018
COTTAGE GROVE- Nancy L. Frey, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born on June 21, 1952 to the late Thomas and Jacqueline (Below) Running. Nancy loved the outdoors. She loved to garden, watch the cranes, tend to her garden, and dote on their cockatoo, KT. Being very creative, Nancy was talented in...
Jack West
Jul 6, 2018
STOUGHTON - Jack Thomas West passed away peacefully, at the age of 83, with family immediately at his side on Friday, July 6 2018. He was born on March 28, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Guy and Mary Ann West. Jack most recently resided in Stoughton Wisconsin for 10 years. He resided in McFarland Wisconsin...
David Benson
Jul 5, 2018
STOUGHTON - David T. Benson, age 72, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born March 17, 1946 in Stoughton to the late Bert and Helen (Young) Benson. He is a graduate of Stoughton High School. David spent four years in the Navy where he served in the Honor Guard and in Vietnam....
Patricia Rock
Jul 5, 2018
MADISON Patricia J. "Joan" Cox Rock, loving mother, wife, wise counselor, nurse, producer, choreographer and all around firecracker left this world unexpectedly on July 5, 2018. Joan was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 16, 1930, to her parents John Flavin and Verna Phyllis Cox. Joan attended Ascension School and Trinity High School in Oak Park, IL....
Dorothy Teschendorf
Jul 3, 2018
MADISON--Dorothy Belle (Popke) Teschendorf, age 93, passed away on July 3, 2018 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee, Wis. Dorothy was born May 22, 1925 in Birnamwood, Wis. to Walter E. and Orma M. (St. Thomas) Popke. Dorothy attended New London High School and graduated from Oshkosh State Teachers College (now UW-Oshkosh) with a degree in Education (Biology, Chemistry...
Daniel Janis
Jul 2, 2018
Daniel Michael Janis, Jr., of Sun Prairie, Wis., died on July 2 at home, surrounded by family. He was 69. Dan was born in St. Louis and grew up in the city's Soulard neighborhood, near the Anheuser-Busch brewery where his dad worked. As a child, he used to ride the bus to Sportsman's Park to see the Cardinals...
James Wentland
Jul 1, 2018
FITCHBURG --James "Jim" Robert Wentland, 65, died peacefully at his beloved home Sunday morning, July 1, after long heart-related illness. Clarence and Gladys (Randorf) Wentland were surprised to discover that Gladys was pregnant at the age of 47. They already had a 14-year-old daughter, Joyce, and a 6-year-old son, Donald. Jim's birth on August 13, 1953, at St....
Joseph Nitka
Jul 1, 2018
Madison/Pueblo Joseph Nitka, age 96, died on July 1, 2018 in Pueblo, CO. Joe was born to John and Catherine (Cieslak) in Green Bay, WI on January 27, 1922. He grew up in Green Bay and came to Madison in 1939 to attend the School of Pharmacy at the UW. However, his schooling was interrupted by World War...
Sam Cuccia
Jun 30, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Sam Cuccia, 90, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Inpatient Unit after a short illness. He was a gentle soul, always compassionate and generous to those he met, never understanding or accepting the suffering in the world, especially of children. Sam was born September 5, 1927 in Madison to Nicola and...
Judith Moniak
Jun 30, 2018
Judith Anna Moniak (Paul) December 13, 1937- June 30, 2018 Judith Anna Moniak (née Paul) died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at New Perspectives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin under the care of AgraceCare Hospice Services. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date in Illinois. Judy was born December 13, 1937 in...
Carol Groneng
Jun 30, 2018
Madison-Carol (Bornmann) Groneng graciously passed away in her sleep on Saturday, June 30, 2018 after years of battling cancer. Carol was born on March 18, 1945 in Lenexa, Kansas the daughter of Harold and Ruth Bornmann. She graduated from Mauston High School in 1963 and went on to graduate from Madison Business College and later from Madison College....
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...
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