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.
Helmer Holte
Apr 13, 2018
STOUGHTON - Helmer O. Holte, 99, passed away peacefully Friday, April 13, 2018 at home with family. Born on March 24, 1919 to Oscar and Thea (Fosdal) Holte in Stoughton where he spent the next 96 years, only moving to Harshaw 3 years ago to live with his granddaughter Amy and her family. He is survived by his...
Amy Barbic
Apr 12, 2018
MADISON - Amy Barbic, age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to light up the world with her smile. On November 11, 1983 in Skokie, Ill., as the daughter of James E. Kusek and Judy L. Kusek-Morrison. She moved to Waunaukee in 1996. She met her husband,...
Donald Anderson
Apr 12, 2018
MADISON Donald Warren Anderson of Naples, Florida was reunited with his beloved wife of 65 years, Marilyn (Dixon), on April 12, 2018, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Don affected lives in many ways through his generosity, compassion, and guidance, from the board room to the trout stream. Don met Marilyn at Ripon College, his alma mater, in the...
Viletta Arneson
Apr 12, 2018
Viletta M. Arneson, 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away April 12, 2018 following a heart attack. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harland W. Arneson and Gladys L. Arneson, of Barneveld, Wisconsin. Viletta is survived by her brother, Wendell Arneson, sister-in-law Beth Christensen, and nieces Mari and Kate Arneson of Northfield, Minnesota, as well as numerous...
Robert Dettman Ii
Apr 11, 2018
McFarland- Robert (Bob) Marks Dettman II, age 73, passed away suddenly at Meriter Hospital on April 11, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease. Bob was born May 3, 1944 to Laverne and Bob Dettman in Los Angeles, California. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and spent time in the Philippines to serve his country....
Ann Demars
Apr 10, 2018
Ann C. DeMars, age 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 10, 2018. She was born on December 28, 1929 in Hollywood, California. Ann grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland and received an associate degree at Montgomery County Junior College. After successive job advances as an administrator, Ann met her future husband, Bob...
David Bork
Apr 10, 2018
MADISON - David R. Bork, age 72, passed away on Tue April 10, 2018 in Columbus. David was born on Oct 6, 1945 to the late Frank and Pearl (Goecks) Bork. He is a 1963 graduate of Madison East High School. David worked for many years at Bowlavard Lanes, and later for almost 40 years at G.E. Health...
Linda Garnett
Apr 10, 2018
MADISON Linda S. Garnett, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Brightstar Senior Living in Madison, WI. She was born in Whitehall, WI on September 23, 1950 to the late Carroll and Dorothy (Cramer) Lohr. The family relocated to Madison during her grade school years. Linda was a part of the first graduating class at...
Ruth Smith
Apr 9, 2018
Ruth Ann Smith passed away Monday morning, April 9, 2018 at age 91. She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on January 28, 1927 to her birth parents, The Irish's, but was later adopted at age 6 by the Palmers. She attended Edgerton High School and graduated in 1945. After high school, she met Phillip, an Airman in the...
Robert Baxter
Apr 9, 2018
Madison - Robert Daniel Baxter, age 72 passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Belmont Nursing Home. He was born on August 25, 1945 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the son of Elden and Julia (Harris) Baxter. He was united in marriage to Judy Baxter on April 9, 1977 in Long Beach, California. Robert proudly served in...
Austin Shug
Apr 9, 2018
Middleton - Austin L. Shug, age 92, passed away peacefully after a respiratory illness on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on July 23, 1925, to Leo Austin and Alice (Fiederlein) Shug in Paterson, New Jersey. Despite his advanced myopia, with the help of an onion and memorization of the...
Clarence Sale
Apr 8, 2018
Clarence P. Sale, age 67, died on April 8, 2018 at his home near Poynette, Wisconsin, after a sudden cardiac event. Clarence was born on April 22, 1951 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Ed and Clementine (McKernan) Sale. He served in the U.S. Navy and Army, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service with the rank of Staff Sergeant....
Antoinette Dohm
Apr 8, 2018
DANE/LODI-Antoinette L. (Ann) Dohm died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Ann was born April 14, 1957 to Vincent and Antoinette (Breunig) Dohm, one of 9 children, in Portage and was a Dane and Lodi lifelong area resident. She was a hairdresser for over 40 years, twenty-five of them owning and operating Ann's Hair Care in Lodi....
Donna Smith
Apr 7, 2018
Cress Funeral Home in Sun Prairie is serving the family. Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054
Karla Losenegger
Apr 7, 2018
Madison/Mt. Vernon- Karla E. Losenegger, born January 10, 1936, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on April 7, 2018 at the age of 82 with family by her side. Karla is survived by her husband Dean of 61 years and son Jim "JD" Losenegger. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, May 6,...
Derek Miller
Apr 7, 2018
Madison Derek James Miller, age 51, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the son of James E. and Evelyn May (Glenn) Miller. Derek was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Baguio at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Mount, Illinois on June...
Sanford Dahl
Apr 7, 2018
Dahl, Sanford Deerfield/Mt. Horeb - Sanford Michael Dahl, age 87, passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 25, 1930, in Deerfield to Arnie and Caroline (Haakenson) Dahl. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict as a member of a Recoilless Rifle...
Sally Frankey
Apr 7, 2018
Madison - Sally Ruth Frankey (Reed), age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Sally was born on February 6, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to Clyde and Ruth Reed. Burial will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens at a later date. Sally was a 1953 graduate of Madison West High School. She worked as a secretary for...
Donald Field
Apr 7, 2018
Middleton - Donald Reed Field, 78, of Middleton, Wisconsin passed away in the arms of his loving wife on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the St Mary's Care Center in Madison. He was born March 9, 1940 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Lenore Reed Field and Donald E. Field. He was married for 55 years to...
Don Tibbits
Apr 6, 2018
Stoughton- Don A. Tibbits, age 61, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. His anatomical gift helped two people. Don was born in Ashland on August 22, 1956, the son of John and Mary Tibbits. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1974. On August 9, 1975 Don married Sandra Linzmeier....
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