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.
John Martin
May 3, 2018
Professor John Arthur Martin, age 83, died Thursday, May 3, 2018. The son of Mathias and Clara (Specht) Martin, he was born August 10, 1934 in Kaukauna, WI, where he attended parochial and high school. On December 27, 1954, he married Mary Catherine Ditter of Kaukauna at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Following military service during the Korean...
Ethel Weber
May 3, 2018
Madison - Ethel A. Weber, age 92 passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home at Capitol Lakes Health Care Center just three hours short of her 93rd birthday. She was born on May 4, 1925 in Stratford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Philipine and Julius Shadof. On July 17, 1948 Ethel was united in marriage to...
Patricia Hatch
May 3, 2018
Madison - Patricia Smith Hatch died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 3, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. Pat was born on January 1, 1934 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the daughter of Sheldon and Bernice Smith. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951, and subsequently graduated in 1955 from St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, School of Nursing. In...
Gunter Schulz
May 3, 2018
Sun Prairie: Gé�nter W. Schulz passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Gé�nter was born in 1929 in Breslau, Germany, the son of Robert and Emma (Schré�ter) Schulz. He married Ruth H. Schulz (Degner) in the Morizkirche in Coburg, Germany in 1952, and they moved to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin in 1956. Gé�nter...
Nancy Christopher
May 2, 2018
Stoughton - Nancy Jean Christopher, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 within hours of returning from Arizona where she enjoyed Winter's sun. Nancy was born on April 9, 1944 in LaJolla, CA to Herman and Eleanor Hoekstra. She attended Homewood Flossmoor High School where she was an honor student and prom queen. Nancy graduated from...
Clarence Anderson
May 2, 2018
Madison - Buck passed away on May 2, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Care after a lengthy illness. He was born July 13, 1938 in Lexington, MS to the late Samual and Pinkie (Henrix) Anderson. Buck moved to Los Angeles, CA when he was 18, and then in 1968 to Madison, WI where he spent the rest of his...
Doris Ripp
May 2, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Doris M (Spahn) Ripp went to her eternal home in Heaven on May 2, 2018. Doris was born on December 2, 1927, to Joseph and Agnes (Keller) Spahn. Doris graduated from Edgewood High School in 1946 and was married to Vernon Ripp on September 22, 1949. They raised four children, Ronald (Nancy) of Poynette, Tom of Waunakee, Jean...
Janice Mell
May 1, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE--Janice M. Mell (Bedward), age 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on August 4, 1940 in Wyalusing, WI. to Richard "Dick" and Mildred (Seely) Bedward. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1958 and was united in marriage to Edward Mell on August 8th, 1959. She worked...
Father Murray
May 1, 2018
Madison: Father Donald J. Murray entered eternal life on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the age of 85, at home in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was born on May 10, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, and is predeceased by his parents, William and Frances [Manning] Murray, sister June (Wally) Heilman, brother William (Mary Anne) Murray, and nephew Joseph Heilman. After...
Burt Avedon
May 1, 2018
Verona: Burt S. Avedon, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born April 15, 1924 the son of Samuel and Ethel (Sholtz) Avedon in Long Island, NY. Burt attended UCLA as an undergrad where he was Quarterback for the Bruins, and played in the 41' Rose Bowl. He was a Retired Top...
Diane Gray
May 1, 2018
Stoughton- Diane Sue Gray passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 1, 2018 in her home. She was born in Stoughton on June 18, 1959. She was loved dearly and will be remembered by her husband Jon Gray, her brother Ron Jasensky of Tucson, and her daughters Kaia Zepke of Wausau and Nicole Gray of Madison. Diane enjoyed her...
Ellen Teller
May 1, 2018
Middleton, Wisconsin/Watertown, New York-Ellen deGraff Teller, age 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 1st, 2018, at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, Wisconsin. Ellen was born September 4th, 1925, in Watertown, New York to Albert and Olive (Fuller) deGraff. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics and met her future husband, Henry J. Teller...
David Horner
Apr 30, 2018
Dave Horner, 86, died Monday, April 30, 2018, in Madison at University Hospital, about a mile away from where he grew up in Shorewood Hills. Living nearly his entire life in Madison, Dave was born April 15, 1932. His parents were Frank R. and Evelyn N. Horner. Dave graduated West High School and went on to attend UW-Madison,...
Susan Martin
Apr 30, 2018
Susan A. Martin, age 51, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday April 30, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg, WI. She was born March 25, 1967 in Madison, WI to John and Mary Martin. Susan graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1988 and spent many years working as an aide at Oakwood Retirement Center....
Richard Ellsworth
Apr 30, 2018
Madison - Richard "Rick" L. Ellsworth, a prominent teaching professional on the Madison tennis scene for nearly four decades, died unexpectedly at UW Hospital on Monday, April 30, 2018, which was his 66th birthday. He was born on April 30, 1952 to Richard and Muriel (Hoak) Ellsworth in Akron, Ohio. Rick grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where...
Betty Nashold
Apr 30, 2018
Walworth / Cross Plains Betty Nashold, 99, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018 at Milestone Senior Living in Cross Plains. Our mom was a kind, caring soul who loved her family and friends, all sports and everything chocolate! Mom was born in Ithaca, NY on Nov. 2, 1918. Her parents, Calvin and Mary Stowell, named her Mary...
Cecelia Smithmier
Apr 29, 2018
McFARLAND -Cecelia Lorraine (Harris) Smithmier, age 79, of McFarland, WI passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on April 29, 2018 in Excelsior, Minnesota. Born in 1938 to Odis and Sarah Harris in St. Louis, MO, Lorraine was the baby of the family and was forever affectionately referred to as "Chick." She attended the all-girl Rosati-Kain Catholic High...
Anita Been
Apr 29, 2018
Anita Jean Cavagnaro Been left our presence and joined the sacred depths of the earth and universe Sunday morning April 29, 2018 at the age of 85. Born September 14,1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio she was the only child of Mildred "Middi" and Attilio Emile "Cavy" Cavagnaro. She lived her life with determination, elegance and grace. 1952 brought her...
Dorothy Berg
Apr 28, 2018
At the age of 88, after a full, productive life, Dorothy Dahlberg Berg, passed peacefully away in Madison, Wisconsin. Her dearly beloved husband of 67 years, Roy Berg, predeceased her in March 2018. She is survived by her daughters from Maryland, Ellen Marie Berg and Christine Dorothy Berg. Additionally, she is survived by her son-in-law, Cyril W. Draffin,...
John Garner
Apr 28, 2018
McFarland- John A. Garner, age 74, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Skaalen Nursing & Rehab. He was born in Hillsboro on July 13, 1943, the son of Robert and Myrl Garner. John was raised in Hillsboro. After high school he was drafted into the U.S. Navy. John served 6 years as a machinist mate on...
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