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.
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...
Phyllis White
Apr 28, 2018
Oregon- Phyllis E. White, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Charles City, Iowa on July 25, 1949, the daughter of Clifford and Mary White. Phyllis went to MARC for many years. She loved knitting, making pot holders, watching her T.V. shows, eating cake, visits from family...
Rachelle Reed
Apr 27, 2018
Madison - Rachelle "Shelly" Lynn Reed, age 51, passed away on Friday April 27th, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. Rachelle was born August 26th, 1966 in the Rice Lake area. She is the daughter of Vernon and RuthAnn Reed (Steinberg). She is a graduate from Madison West High school. She married Scott Borski on October 4th 1992...
Lorraine Anderson
Apr 26, 2018
STOUGHTON / LAKE DELTON - Lorraine S. Anderson, age 90, passed away peacefully in Baraboo on April 26, 2018. She was born Jan 12, 1928 in Oregon, WI to the late Conrad and Selma (Veland) Leikness. She married Arnold D. Anderson on Oct. 28, 1950, and they were married for 50 years. She is survived by 2 her...
Dr. Rock
Apr 25, 2018
MADISON - Dr. William Rock, teacher, mentor, father and U.S. Navy veteran, passed away on April 25, 2018. Dr. Rock was an old fashioned doctor, who never stopped making house calls to dying patients and pulling over at car accidents to see if he could help. As a Chief Resident at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Rock met...
Kenneth Johnson
Apr 24, 2018
Middleton- Col Kenneth R. Johnson, born June 19th 1923, died April 24th, 2018 at 94 years of age. He was preceded in death by his father; Kenneth A. Johnson and mother; Elsa Johnson, brother; Paul Johnson, and grandson; Peter Cates. He is survived by his beloved wife; Marilyn Johnson, five children, eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In 1937...
Barbara Ruppert
Apr 24, 2018
VERONA Barbara J. "Bobbie" Ruppert, 85, passed away Tuesday April 24, 2018 at St. Mary's Care Center, with her loving husband of 67 years, by her side. She was born on June 30, 1932 in Elkhorn, WI to William and Iva (Harvestein) Young. Barb graduated from East Troy H.S. in 1950, class valedictorian. She married DeWayne Ruppert on...
Violet Schomberg
Apr 23, 2018
WAUNAKEE--Violet A. Schomberg was welcomed to her heavenly home on Monday, April 23, 2018, at age 73, while in her home with loved ones at her side. Her strong faith in God was ever present while fighting a long battle with kidney disease. Vi's unconditional love and deeply caring personality will be missed by family and friends. She...
Bruce Nett
Apr 23, 2018
Stoughton/Oregon - Bruce G. Nett, age 77, passed away on Mon April 23, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born Dec 15, 1940 at home near Fond du Lac in Peebles. He married Joyce Midthun-Swatek on June 30, 1972 in Madison. Bruce was an active member at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church for many years. He...
Patricia Kinney
Apr 23, 2018
Verona / Madison - Patricia Kay (Martin) Kinney, age 72, of Verona, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 23, 2018. Patricia was born on October 13, 1945 in Madison. She was the daughter of Clarence and Marion Martin. Patty lived in Madison or nearby, her entire life. Patricia is survived by one son, Mark...
Blevyn Wheeler
Apr 22, 2018
Blevyn H. Wheeler January 3, 1931 - April 22, 2018 Blevyn Gladys Emeline Hathcock Wheeler passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018, in Madison, WI, after a brief illness. She was born in Oakboro, NC, on January 3, 1931, to Pearl Greene and James Bunyan Hathcock, and grew up on the family farm. Her family worked hard and...
Zach Tabak
Apr 22, 2018
Madison - Zach Tabak, 26, died early Sunday morning on April 22, 2018, in Madison, following a pedestrian/car accident in Middleton. He was an organ donor. Zach was born December 11, 1991 in Kansas City, Missouri but spent most of his life in Madison, attending Crestwood Grade, Jefferson Middle and Memorial High Schools, where he graduated in 2010....
Murry House, Jr.
Apr 21, 2018
Sun Prairie Murry J. House, Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Hyland Crossing, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 29, 1924, in Gary, Indiana, son of Murry, Sr. and Mildred (Guyton) House. He was united in marriage to Julia Brown on November 8, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York. Together...
Omer Jones
Apr 20, 2018
MADISON- Omer Reese Jones, age 95, died on Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born in Osseo, Wisconsin, October 5, 1922, the son of John Reese and Theresa (Smith) Jones. He attended Osseo grade school and graduated from Osseo High School in 1940. He attended the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire (then known as Eau Claire State Teachers...
Lillian Nyborg
Apr 19, 2018
Lillian Puccio Goggin Nyborg, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 19, 2018. She heard the call of her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ continuing her eternal life in Heaven. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Maria Puccio formerly of Sicily. A lifelong resident of Madison, she graduated from Central High School and...
June Anderson
Apr 18, 2018
Stoughton- June Eileen Anderson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the home of her daughter Linda. She was born on June 19, 1933, the youngest child of Anna and Theodore Johnson. June graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. On November 24, 1951 she was wed to Arnold B. Anderson at the Little...
Evelyn Rueckert
Apr 18, 2018
Evelyn Lee Dyer Rueckert, age 86, of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her family on April 18, 2018. She was the only child of Lee Baxter Dyer and Thelma West Dyer of Norfolk, Virginia. Evelyn was born in Norfolk on December 2, 1931. Twice orphaned, first by both parents, then...
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