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.
James Vandenberg
Jan 30, 2018
MADISON James E. "Jim" Vandenberg, age 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Ingleside Manor, Mount Horeb. He was born in Kewaunee on June 9, 1936, the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Stoveken) Vandenberg. Jim was a veteran having served with the U.S. AirForce; 4 years of active duty stationed in Greenland and Guam,...
Doris Orwig
Jan 30, 2018
STOUGHTON - Doris Elaine Orwig , 96 formerly of Stoughton died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Necedah, WI. Doris was born on January 25, 1922 in Stoughton, the daughter of Obert and Ada Klefstad. Doris was a teacher at Edgerton Junior High School for many years. She is survived by her daughters Nancy Krueger of Necedah, WI and...
Elizabeth Jennings
Jan 30, 2018
Madison - Dr. Elizabeth C. "Beth" Jennings, Ph.D., 47, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Beth was born in Oak Park, IL and graduated from Hoffman Estates High School, Hoffman Estates, IL. She received her B.A. from the University of Illinois, her Masters in Psychology from Boston College, and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University...
Mary Burmeister
Jan 29, 2018
Middleton / McFarland - Mary Margaret Burmeister, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2018 at U.W. Hospital. She was born on October 17, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisc., the daughter of Otto and Margaret (Lucic) Haller. Milwaukee is where Mary was raised and met Dale Burmeister. They were married on October 22, 1969. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Donald Dobbs
Jan 29, 2018
Sun Prairie Donald "Don" James Dobbs, age 58, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 29, 2018, at his home. He was born on October 18, 1959 in Racine, son of Donald L. and Charlotte (Ritter) Dobbs. He married Gail Elwort on March 22, 1980, in Adams Friendship. Together they raised three daughters. Donald worked for the Walgreens Distribution Center...
Helen Heberlein
Jan 29, 2018
Madison: Helen Ida Heberlein (better known as "Smiley") passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018. The daughter of Oscar and Arlie (Hubbard) Isenberg, she was born on August 10, 1928 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Helen's mother died when she was 16 months old. She was raised by her father and stepmother, Clara (Kruse) Isenberg. She attended MacMurray College...
Elizabeth Oldenburg
Jan 29, 2018
MADISON - Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" Oldenburg, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan 29th at the Attic Angel Community residence. She was born in Madison, Wi, on Nov. 16, 1924, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Graham Reynolds. Betty Ann graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison and from the UW-Madison. She married Douglas VW Oldenburg...
Josephine Betro
Jan 28, 2018
Madison - Josephine Clare Betro, of the city of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 62. The daughter of Clarence J. and Roberta M. Betro, she was born on July 11, 1955 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Josephine graduated from Amherst High School in 1974. She then went on to graduate from...
Norman Heitman
Jan 28, 2018
MIDDLETON, WI Norman (Norm) Heitman, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2018. Norm was born October 4, 1948 to Howard & Rose (Klein) Heitman at Al Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, WI. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and graduated from high school in 1967. After high school he acquired a degree from UW Superior...
Carmen Miranda-Torres
Jan 28, 2018
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Visitation Cress Funeral Home - East Washington Chapel 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, Wisconsin 53704 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Visitation Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 120 W. Johnson Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703 9:00 AM -...
Phillip Zibell
Jan 28, 2018
Phillip Earl Zibell, Cambridge, WI passed away on January 28, 2018 with his family at his side, just short of his 87th birthday. He was the son of August Reinhardt Zibell and Viola (Nesheim) Zibell, born March 6, 1931, at his home in the Town of Primrose. Phill had one brother, Roland Zibell, Deerfield and four sisters, Virginia...
Gerald Matson
Jan 27, 2018
McFarland- Gerald "Jerry" L. Matson, age 78, passed away peacefully, at his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 of pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born in Lake Mills on June 30, 1939, the son of Elmer H. and Mary M. (Mueller) Matson. He graduated from Lake Mills High School class of 1957, where...
Gregory Sturm
Jan 26, 2018
Madison Gregory Alan Sturm, age 56, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018, from various complications due to his disabilities. He was born on May 5, 1961, in Beaver Dam. It was the same day that Alan Shepard became the first American astronaut to be launched into space, hence the middle name. Greg spent the first years at...
Jennie Jensen
Jan 26, 2018
Racine- On January 26, 2018, Jennie Cecilia Jensen moved from the loving arms of her family on earth into the arms of her loving extensive family in heaven. She died peacefully at age 101. Jennie was born in Racine, at home, on January 6, 1917 to Jens Martin Hansen and Cecilia (Larsen) Hansen. Their last born and much...
Sandra Gjermo
Jan 25, 2018
Stoughton/Deerfield- Sandra R. Gjermo, age 82, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison on September 11, 1935, the daughter of Milo and Ruth Munson. Sandy graduated from Deerfield High School in 1953. On April 3, 1954 she married Lowell Gjermo. Together they farmed in rural Deerfield...
Margharetta Miller
Jan 24, 2018
Madison- Margharetta "Elaine" (Kohler) Miller, a long time Madison resident left this earth January 24, 2018, to be with our creator, family, and friends that she loved and missed so much. She was born April 1, 1922 in Portage, WI also living in Baraboo, Chicago and Green Bay. She married John R. "Jack" Miller on June 1, 1942...
Sandra Schwartz-Bryan
Jan 24, 2018
MADISON- Sandra Schwartz-Bryan passed away on January 24, 2018 in Middleton, WI. She was born Alexandra Lipsman in Omaha, NE on July 18,1930 to Rose (Katzman) Lipsman. Her father, Alex Lipsman after whom she was named, died tragically in a car accident six weeks before her birth. At the age of four, her mother remarried David Raznick who...
Arthur Sonneland
Jan 23, 2018
Arthur M. Sonneland Jr, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in his apartment at Attic Angel Place. He joined his wife, Bette, of nearly seventy years, who he missed so much since her death in June 2016. Art was born July 23, 1920 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Arthur and Josephine Sonneland. He grew up in...
Jennifer Brunner
Jan 23, 2018
Jennifer Ellen Brunner left this world peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, with her husband Kevin Brunner and her daughter Magnolia Mae Hickman by her side. A friend and inspiration to all who crossed her path, Jenn lived life to the fullest. Whether working or playing, Jenn put her heart and soul into everything she did. Born June...
Craig Kvalo
Jan 23, 2018
Sun Prairie - Craig Allan Kvalo, age 55, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at UW Hospital with his family surrounding him. He was born on December 9, 1962. Craig was the eldest child of Karen (Hahn) Kvalo-Lutz and David Kvalo. He went to Sun Prairie Schools and was a member of the class of 1981. Craig drove...
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