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.
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...
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...
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