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.
Delbert Schutz
Mar 21, 2018
WAUNAKEE--Delbert G. "Del" Schutz, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at home with his family by his side. He was born March 5, 1931, in Loganville, Wis., the son of George and Florence (Volk) Schutz. Delbert was united in marriage to Alice Ederer on Aug. 16, 1955. He was proud of accomplishing 40 years of working...
Kevin Elliott
Mar 21, 2018
MADISON-Kevin E. "Cat" Elliott, 60, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2018. He was born on Sept. 9, 1957, son of John (Jack) and Karen (Brandenstein) Elliott. Kevin was an avid hunter, skier and star athlete at Waunakee High school in football and track (1972 - 1976) where he was given his nickname, Cat, for his speed and...
Lydia Wills
Mar 20, 2018
Madison - Lydia Wills [Robold] passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2018 in Shawnee, Kansas. She was 89. Lydia was born in Nurnberg, Germany on June 5th, 1928 to Katie and Josef Robold. She learned English at an early age because her father told her it was the best thing she could do for herself. Her English skills...
Maurice Kiley, Jr.
Mar 20, 2018
Madison/Maple Bluff -- Maurice William Kiley, Jr., age 99, died in his home at Attic Angel Place, Tuesday morning, March 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, "Lovely Lady", the former Jeanne Lee Devereaux (1925-2011). Maurice Kiley was born April 17, 1918 in Clintonville, WI. His parents were Maurice W. Kiley (1889-1950), a second...
Glenn Douglas
Mar 19, 2018
Deerfield- Loving husband and doting father, Glenn D. Douglas, passed away at home, peacefully but far too soon, on Monday, March 19, 2018. His generosity, kind heart and impish shenanigans will be missed by dear friends and family from the Chicago area and Hartford to Madison and Deerfield, and all the speedways along the way. Glenn is survived...
Linton Brice
Mar 19, 2018
MADISON Linton William Brice, age 25, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 in Panola, TX. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1993 to Chiquita Ann Walker and William Lee Brice. Linton moved to Madison at an early age. He graduated Middleton High School. After high school, Linton pursued his dreams of becoming an aspiring...
Anita Gurda
Mar 19, 2018
Madison: Anita "Nita" Gurda, age 98, passed away on March 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late George Gurda. Born in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, May 21, 1919 to Fred and Hazel (Miller) Hanneman. After graduating from Mt. Horeb High School in 1937, 'Nita attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison) where she majored in Home Economics, graduating in 1941....
Albert Kanner
Mar 18, 2018
Madison - Albert V. "Al" Kanner, MD, age 87, died peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Attic Angel Health Center in Middleton after battling multiple myeloma since 2010. He was born on February 11, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Leo and June (Lewin) Kanner. Al attended Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Medical School....
Howard Cole
Mar 18, 2018
Howard D. Cole, age 84 of Middleton passed away on Mar 18, 2018 at his home in Middleton WI. He was born on Dec. 6, 1933 in Topeka, KS, the son of Pearl and Howard Roger Cole. He married Ruth Lewis on Jan. 28, 1985 in Madison WI. Howard graduated from University of Kansas in 1956 with a...
Marilyn Schten
Mar 18, 2018
MADISON Marilyn Murdock Schten, passed away peacefully, at age 88, on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Lynn was born in Portland, ME on Jan. 4, 1930 to Lauretta and Willis Murdock. Her family moved to Barre, VT several years later. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1952 and was employed as an elementary school teacher. In 1955,...
Norman Johnson
Mar 18, 2018
Madison: On March 18, 2018, Norman Johnson died peacefully at age 90, surrounded by friends and family. Born in Detroit, he grew up on a farm in Milford, Michigan where he worked hard, became an expert in tree climbing and causing trouble with his brother, Ollie. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17, and spent...
Mary Holt
Mar 18, 2018
Mary Baines Rendall Holt, 75, passed away on March 18, 2018, at Attic Angel in Madison, WI. She left this Earth too early, but will be remembered as the best mom, grandma, and friend who was always willing to lend a helping hand and inspire others to do the same. Mary was born on May 10, 1942 in...
Christopher Bertram
Mar 18, 2018
Christopher Robert Bertram, cherished husband, son, grandson, uncle, brother, and friend passed away at his home in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday March 18th at the age of 32. Chris is survived by his loving wife Pamela Hall and her parents Dan and Lori Hall, parents Rebecca Bertram and William Bertram, sister Elizabeth Bertram, niece Alexandria Vedvik, grandmother Helen...
Violet Genin
Mar 17, 2018
Violet Kathryn Genin, age 92, passed away early Saturday morning March 17, 2018. Violet was the daughter of George and Kathryn (O'Connor) Genin. She was born on April 5, 1925 and raised in the Montrose Township on the family farm near Verona, WI. In 1946 the family moved to Madison, WI. Violet is survived by her sister and...
Professor Clasen
Mar 17, 2018
Madison - Bob Clasen, born Feb 27, 1934, left his time on earth March 17, 2018. He was born to Albert and Ruth Clasen in South Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joy (Chuck); a brother, Albert; and his brothers-in-law, David and Les. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Rae; and...
Catherine Connor
Mar 17, 2018
MAZOMANIE/JEFFERSON Catherine Connor, 60, died on March 17, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home in Jefferson. Cathy was born to Mary "Molly" Tormey Connor and Robert J. Connor Jr., on January 30, 1958, at St Maryʼs Hospital in Madison. Cathy lived at home with her family in Mazomanie until she moved to Jefferson in 1987. Cathy...
Roy Berg
Mar 16, 2018
At the age of 90, after a full, productive life, Roy Albert Berg, passed peacefully away in Madison, WI. He is survived by his dearly beloved wife of 67 years, Dorothy Dahlberg Berg and his daughters from Maryland, Ellen Marie Berg and Christine Dorothy Berg. Additionally, he is survived by his son-in-law, Cyril W. Draffin, Jr. and his...
Sally Bostad
Mar 16, 2018
Bostad, Sally J. Madison: Sally J. Bostad, age 90, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born January 12, 1928 the daughter of Howard and Anne (Kelly) White in Madison. Sally was employed as an executive secretary in the purchasing department at Oscar Mayer, where she was also a member of the "Oscarettes", and volunteered with the...
Lorraine Clauer
Mar 15, 2018
MADISON-Lorraine M. (Fillbach) Clauer, age 93 passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Thursday, March 15, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born on Jan. 25, 1925, in Monfort, WI at the home of her uncle and aunt, Doctor Harold and Marie Fillbach. In 1948, she married Ernest "Bud" Clauer. She was married to Bud for 52...
Clarence Brown
Mar 13, 2018
Madison - Clarence James Brown, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born on May 22, 1939 in Walworth, Wis., the son of Edward and Dorphia Brown. Clarence attended and graduated from U.W. Madison. He was hired as a paraprofessional in CTS in 1973 and later was the professional...
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