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.
Edward Stenli
Jun 11, 2018
Brodhead- Edward L. Stenli, age 78, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Monroe Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on June 15, 1939 the son of Daniel and Clara (Helgerson) Stenli. Edward married the love of his life Marjorie Midthun on October 17, 1959 and they were married 47 years until her passing in 2007. Edward...
Dolores Thimke
Jun 10, 2018
MADISON- Dolores Topp Thimke, age 87, of Madison, Wisconsin died on June 10, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on September 8, 1930, in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Irvin J. Topp of Clintonville, Wisconsin. She attended Clintonville Public High School and was an honor student in her 1948 H.S. class. She received her...
Judith Mayer
Jun 9, 2018
MADISON - Judith A. Mayer, age 84, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. Judy was born in Madison on Jan. 17, 1934 and attended Franklin Grade School and Madison Central High School. She received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. On May 9, 1956 Judy married her grade school sweetheart,...
Jean Cencic
Jun 9, 2018
Madison - Jean Elizabeth Schleicher was born on January 6, 1932, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, and died on June 9th, 2018, at the University Hospital after suffering a stroke. She was the fourth child born to Frederick and Anna Schleicher (Morschauser). Jean attended Doty/Longfellow Elementary School and grew up on Emerald Street in Madison. She graduated...
Thomas Westrich
Jun 8, 2018
WAUNAKEE Thomas George Westrich died Friday, June 8, 2018 at age 21. He was born in Madison on May 18, 1997 to Gregory and Ann (Prihoda) Westrich. Tom enjoyed life, his family and friends. He was always there to brighten the lives of others, with a goofy joke or witty quip. He truly cared for others and was...
Melissa Bahr
Jun 8, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-Melissa Mae Bahr (Rogers) age 42 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 8, 2018 at UW Hospital surrounded by family. She was born August 24th 1975 at St. Mary's in Madison to the late Frederick L. Rogers and Barbara E. Mattson. She was a graduate of Sun Prairie Senior High, class of 1993. Melissa went on to...
Edward Hamre
Jun 8, 2018
Lodi/ Sun Prairie Died on June 8, 2018. He was born on July 16, 1932 Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Lovick) and the late Alice (nee Gray). Ed is survived by his sons, Howard (Doreen) and William (Kathy), and daughter Carla (Tory) Thoftne; stepdaughters Patricia Bostad, Nancy (Ken) Kokesh, Connie Bostad, Jacqueline (Daniel) Frosch, and Karen (James) Doering;...
Ardis Schroeder
Jun 8, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE- Ardis B. Schroeder (Kreger) passed away after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, June 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1924 Sun Prairie to Ernest and Helen (Skram) Kreger Sr. she was the oldest of 8 children. She resided in the Sun Prairie area in her early...
James Statz
Jun 7, 2018
MADISON James J. Statz passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at age 78. Jim was born in Madison on May 31, 1940 the son of the late Isadore and Mary (Murphy) Statz. Jim attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, graduated from Edgewood High School, class of '58, and received a BS in Accountancy,...
Thomas Jacobs
Jun 7, 2018
Sun Prairie-Tom Jacobs dropped his weed-wacker and moved onto weedless lawns suddenly on Thursday, June 7th, at the age of 68. He was known in his family for his generosity his quick wit, and dry sense of humor, often coming up with good and bad one-liners, puns, and stories. He was born April 3rd, 1950, in the middle...
John Lane
Jun 7, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-On Thursday, June 7, 2018, John Lane, loving father of three children and devoted son, passed away at the age of 55 at his home in Sun Prairie. John was born on January 7, 1963, in Manitowoc, WI to Ken and Muriel (Achenbach) Lane. A 1981 graduate of Sun Prairie High School, he received his associate degree...
Shirley Cowie
Jun 7, 2018
MADISON Shirley J. Cowie, age 94, died June 7, 2018. Shirley was born in Chicago on May 5, 1924. On March 3, 1945, she married James Cowie. They were married for 67 years, raising two children in Elmhurst, Illinois. After Jim's retirement they moved to Walker, Minnesota, and spent the next 29 years dividing their time between Walker...
Pauline Goebel
Jun 7, 2018
Madison - Pauline C. Goebel, age 92, passed away on June 7, 2018, at All Saints Memory Care in Madison. Paula was born November 22, 1925, in Madison. She was united in marriage to Leo Goebel on October 2, 1948. Family was central to Paula's life. She is survived by her devoted husband, Leo, her loving daughters; Pat...
Paul Thorstad
Jun 6, 2018
DEERFIELD - Paul B. Thorstad, age 81, passed away on Wed June 6, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Madison on Nov 21, 1936, the son of Emil and Mabel (Berge) Thorstad. Paul graduated from Deerfield High School in 1954. On Oct 27, 1956 he married Shirley Calder at Deerfield Lutheran Church. He farmed for...
Shirley Gruenisen
Jun 6, 2018
Madison - Shirley Gruenisen, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Attic Angels Place, Madison WI, where she resided with their exceptional care. Shirley was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 27, 1924, daughter of Roland Flath and Lillian (Kaeding) Flath. She graduated from the UW Madison in 1947 and was married to Allan Gruenisen...
Dennis Bailey
Jun 5, 2018
MCFARLAND - Dennis C. "Aflac" Bailey, age 69, passed away Tue June 5, 2018. He was born Aug 5, 1948 in Richland Center, to Gordon and Rachel (Erickson) Bailey. Dennis served his country in the United States Army. He loved watching the badgers, packers and especially the Brewers and kept active golfing, fishing and gardening. His faithful companion,...
Wilma Croissant
Jun 5, 2018
OXFORD/DEFOREST-Wilma H. Croissant (Bast) passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Wilma was born on October 24, 1929 in Madison to William and Eleanor (Whitish) Bast. She married Clarence Croissant on January 15, 1954 at Fort Hood,TX while he was stationed in the army. Wilma took much pride in her family and raising...
Duane Buchwald
Jun 4, 2018
STOUGHTON - Duane A. "Buck" Buchwald, age 85, passed away on Monday June 4, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Buck was born Oct 29, 1932 in Prairie du Chien to the late Carl and Viola (Long) Buchwald. He grew up in the Muscoda area, and served his country in the United States Army. Buck loved to...
Timothy Lauersdorf
Jun 4, 2018
FITCHBURG - Timothy D. "Tim" Lauersdorf, age 43, passed away after a 2 year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Tim was born on June 7, 1974 in Madison to Al and Nancy (Driewer) Lauersdorf. He is a 1992 graduate of York Community High School in Elmhurst, IL. He graduated from the College of DuPage in 1995 and went on...
Elyn Williams
Jun 3, 2018
Madison - Elyn Louise Williams died on June 3, 2018 at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, WI. She was born on February 20, 1921, Town of Manchester, Green Lake County to William and Ida (Quade) Williams. Following education in the Randolph Schools, she graduated from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Appleton, Wisconsin. She taught vocal music in Waupun public schools...
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