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.
Donald Dressler
Mar 5, 2018
Madison - Donald H. Dressler, age 79 passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home following a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Donna Dressler and her son Tyler, two brothers; Gerald (Linda) Dressler and John Dressler and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be...
Walter Streich
Mar 5, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE--Walter "Pete" E. Streich, age 95, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Pete served our country as a member of the US Army in the Philippines during WWII and in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of both the American Legion and VFW for many years, and he travelled frequently to...
Kathleen Buss
Mar 5, 2018
MADISON- Kathleen S. "Kathy" Buss (nee Butler) went to be with the Lord, on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Agrace Hospice with her family by her side. She was 64 and had battled Multiple Sclerosis for many years. Kathy was born in August of 1953 in Madison to Thomas and Bonnie Butler and grew up in the Monroe...
William Ryan Jr.
Mar 5, 2018
Madison - William H. Ryan, Jr., age 93, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Kingwood, TX. He was born on November 2, 1924 in Nashua, New Hampshire, the son of Eva Dora (King) and William H. Ryan. While Bill was in the U.S. Air Force he met the love of his life...
John Witzig Iii
Mar 4, 2018
Witzig, John James. "Jay" Verona, WI: John James "Jay" Witzig III, age 65, passed away Sunday March 4, 2018 following a heart attack. He was born September 24th, 1952 in Detroit, MI, the son of John and Patricia Witzig. Jay received his undergraduate degree from Albion College, and later received his JD in Law from Washington and Lee...
Louis Marshall
Mar 4, 2018
MARSHALL, LOUIS JOHN "LOU" 85, died on Sunday, March 4, 2018, following a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. He passed peacefully, in the company of family members, at his home in Waunakee, WI. Lou was born in Valley Falls, RI, the son of John Marshall and Christina (Williams) Marshall. He graduated from St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI...
Marilyn Mccubbin
Mar 3, 2018
Marilyn Ann McCubbin, age 78, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on April 16, 1939 in Wahoo, NE, the daughter of August and Frances Behrens. Marilyn grew up on her parents' farm before earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Nebraska. While...
Keith Woodruff
Mar 3, 2018
MADISON- Keith "Woody" Woodruff, age 64, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at UW Hospital. Keith was born May 28, 1953 in Findlay, Ohio the son of Willis and Marilyn Woodruff. Keith is survived by his wife Colleen with whom he shared 41 years of marriage; children Laura, David, and Alec; grandchildren Noah and...
Joanna Mandt
Mar 3, 2018
MADISON- Joanna Manson Mandt, age 80, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 3, 2018 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was the daughter of Fritz and Dorothy Manson, born on September 6, 1937 and grew up in Wausau, WI. Joanna graduated from Wayland Academy and UW-Madison. She taught for over 20 years as an elementary school...
C. Havens
Mar 2, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-Charles "Wallace" Havens passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 81. He was born on June 21, 1936 in Rolla, Missouri, son of Charles Claude and Golda Marie (Wallace) Havens. He married Rosann Lortz on November 26, 1958 in Rolla, Missouri at Macedonia Baptist Church. Together,...
Edward Dover
Mar 2, 2018
OVERLAND PARK, KS/SUN PRAIRIE, WI--Edward L. Dover, age 17, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. Edward came into this world facing many challenges. For 17 years, he confronted and defied them with laughter, love, and grace. He encountered many special people along the way who helped him love, grow, and live life to the fullest. Edward loved...
Rosemary Sharp
Mar 2, 2018
Madison: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Rosemary Chartier Sharp on March 2, at the age of 91. She was born on May 1st 1926 in Detroit Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1949 and worked for the City of Detroit as a social worker. She married Harry "Bud"...
Mark Cohen
Mar 2, 2018
Madison: Mark David Cohen, age 61, passed away Friday March 2, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born October 13, 1956 in Teaneck, New Jersey, the son of Morris and Kathleen "Kay" (Shanahan) Cohen. Mark was a graduate of Teaneck High School, and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Wisconsin, Madison,...
Howard Heusinger
Mar 2, 2018
Madison - Howard Joseph Heusinger, age 95, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice, March 2, 2018. Howard was born in Marinette, WI on May 15, 1922, to Marie (Mech) and Joseph Heusinger. He attended Garfield School and graduated from Marinette High School in 1940. Afterwards he began working for the Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company. That is also where he...
Thelma Canaan
Mar 1, 2018
STOUGHTON - Thelma G. Canaan, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Thu. Mar 1, 2018. She was born in Sauk Co. on Jan 8, 1932 to the late Oscar and Lillie (Kent) Griffin. Thelma married her childhood and high school sweetheart Raymond Willard Canaan in March 8, 1952. She loved God, was a strong Christian...
John Koch
Mar 1, 2018
John N. Koch of Madison, age 71, died on March 1, 2018, after a brief struggle with cancer. John was born in Milwaukee in 1947. He attended Pius XI High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he made life-long friends and graduated with distinction. After working as a paraprofessional at Memorial and College Libraries on the UW...
Edna Lyster
Mar 1, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE--Edna "Onie" E. (Chase) Lyster, age 102, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 . She was born in Sun Prairie on August 23, 1915 to Benjamin John Chase and Edith Crosse Chase. She graduated in 1932 from Sun Prairie High School, attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and in 1935, she graduated from Marquette University from the...
Jeff Grady
Mar 1, 2018
Madison - Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Grady, age 64, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was born on September 30, 1953, to Warren and Phyllis Grady. Jeff grew up in Port Washington with his parents and was the oldest of eight siblings. Port Washington was always a special place to Jeff as he was baptized, confirmed and...
Dr. Heiden
Feb 28, 2018
Jack D. Heiden, 84, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, in Madison Wisconsin, a city he loved and took pride in for all of the 65 years he lived there. Jack leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Nancy, his son Eric Heiden and daughter Elizabeth Heiden Reid, and five grandchildren who loved and admired him: Connor and Zoe...
Caroline Meier
Feb 28, 2018
Waunakee- Caroline "Carrie" Meier, age 93, passed away on February 28, 2018 at Waunakee Manor. She was born on April 17, 1924, to Anton J. & Katherine (Kalscheuer) Acker in Ashton, the youngest of seven children. She married Leonard Meier on August 24, 1946, at St Peter's Church in Ashton. Mom was a wonderful example of a life...
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