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.
Carol Thomas
Mar 12, 2018
STOUGHTON - Carol L. Thomas, age 59, passed away on Mon March 12, 2018 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born Sept 18, 1958 in Wisconsin to the late Donald and Marcella (Hubb) Teasdale. Carol married Tim Thomas on Oct 8, 1983 in Baraboo. Carol is survived by her husband Tim Thomas; 3 children Josh, Jessie and...
Jules Rosenthal
Mar 12, 2018
Jules Maccabee Rosenthal, age 93, died on March 12, 2018. Jules was a gregarious misanthrope. He loved being around people but he was always aware of lessons learned from the holocaust, the evils of fascism, and anti-Semitism. Jules fought to make this world a better place politically, socially, and by the way he lived his life. Although Jules...
John Kelly
Mar 12, 2018
Jack Kelly, 85 of Madison, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in the loving arms of his family. Jack and his brother, Ron, were raised by a wonderful working mother, Esther, who instilled the strong values of family, ethics and plain old hard work. He grew up in the Dayton Street...
Joyce Rulseh
Mar 11, 2018
"What's that?" Childish laughter and giggling could be heard through the trees. Rasps of blades clanking in the distance. Squinting to see.....the mists..... begin to part. A visage? A nymph? Behold, the vision of a pretty, dark hair little girl comes into focus who must be about 10 years old. Skating and swirling and laughing. Oh, an attempt...
William Mcguigan
Mar 11, 2018
Madison - William E. "Bill" McGuigan, age 70, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Belmont Nursing Home in Madison. He was born in Blanchardville, Wisconsin on December 1, 1947, to Raphael and Thelma (Thompson) McGuigan. Bill is survived by his sister-in-law, Carol McGuigan; a nephew, Travis McGuigan; and a close friend, Robert Jones. He was preceded...
Helen Murphy
Mar 11, 2018
Madison - Helen L. Murphy passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, with her family by her side. Helen was born on December 13, 1941, in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Meredith Meyer. She worked in retail sales for many years at K-mart, Woodmans, and Kohls. She enjoyed Badger Hockey, gardening, auto racing, visiting zoo's, all...
Irene Bushman
Mar 10, 2018
MADISON/WARWICK- Irene Helen Bushman (née Jagiellowicz), age 95, of Providence, RI passed away on March 10, 2018 in Madison, WI. She was born on July 22, 1922 in Providence, RI, daughter of Maria and Boleslaw Jagiellowicz. Irene's parents, immigrants from Poland, died during her childhood and she and her siblings were raised in an orphanage in downtown Providence....
Margaret Bogue
Mar 8, 2018
Madison - Margaret Ruth Bogue, 93, Emeritus History Professor at the University of Wisconsin, died March 8, 2018, at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Margaret was born in Washington, D.C. June 14, 1924, to parents James H. Beattie and Maude P. (Rock) Beattie. Margaret grew up near McLean, Virginia where her father ran an experimental farm for the...
Dolores Klein
Mar 8, 2018
Madison- Dolores "Dolly" Jean Klein, age 86 passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 15, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Olson) Wangerin. Dolly is survived by her daughter, Delores Robillard of Madison and her son, Mark (Nicole) Klein of Chicago, Il. She is also survived...
Helen Dabel
Mar 8, 2018
Madison - Helen Dabel died on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Helen was born in Marshfield to Frederick and Lena Fornefelt on January 7, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dabel in 2011. Helen is survived by children, Dr. John (Jean), Frederick (Ginny) and Jeffrey (Deb) Dabel; 8 grandchildren, Russ, Lori, Tanner, Melissa, Cassie, Ashley,...
Corrine Fischer
Mar 7, 2018
Madison / Sauk City - Corrine C. Fischer, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City. She was born on August 1, 1931 to Benno and Natlia (Ganser) Haas in Madison. Corrine was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth G. Fischer, on October 29, 1949 at...
Stephen Mayeshiba
Mar 6, 2018
Madison - Stephen Francis Mayeshiba, age 63, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Born to Andrew and Irene Mayeshiba, Stephen grew up the fourth of five children in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He later served in the United States Army for three years as a translator in South Korea, and then attended UW-Parkside where he...
Joan Smith
Mar 6, 2018
Joan Kathleen Smith, age 85 of Madison passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Brightstar of Madison. The former Joan Campbell was born on January 20, 1933 in Hartford, the daughter of James and Mable (Craig) Campbell. She married Jack Smith on April 27, 1957 in Ashippun, WI. He preceded her in death in March, 2017. Joan...
Irving Shain
Mar 6, 2018
MADISON, WI - Irving Shain, 92, passed away on March 6, 2018, at Attic Angels surrounded by his family. He was born in Seattle, Washington, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Washington, which he attended after serving three years in the United States Army during World War II. He moved to Madison, Wis....
Melinda Olson-Schreiber
Mar 6, 2018
STOUGHTON - Melinda J. Olson-Schreiber, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tue March 6, 2018 at The Stoughton Meadows. She was born on July 2, 1942 in Deerfield to the late Vernon and Margaret (Weum) Olson. Melinda loved her family, painting, calligraphy and gardening. For many years she owned and operated a teddy bear store in Stoughton named...
Jacob Wasek
Mar 6, 2018
In remembrance of Jacob D. Wasek, the "Barista Philosopher." Born January 4th, 1988 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Jacob passed away Tuesday, March 6th, 2018. He was 30 years old. Having lost his long, hard battle with mental illness and addiction, he is survived and lovingly remembered by: his mother, Elizabeth Benn; his father, Jason Wasek;...
Thayne Olson
Mar 6, 2018
OLSON, THAYNE B. Thayne Bradford Olson (47) passed away March 6, 2018 unexpectedly at home. Thayne was born in Madison, WI September 25, 1970, the son of Thayne (Butch) Olson (Chris) and Jene Peloquin (Jim) . He is survived by his parents and two brothers Rick (Michelle) Olson of Pardeeville, WI and Donn (Erin) Olson of Cypress, TX....
Matthew Davis
Mar 5, 2018
Madison - Dr. Matthew D. "Dinny" Davis, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2018, at home in the loving care of his wife Nancy and daughter Amelia. Dinny was born on October 25, 1926, in Madison, the son of Dr. Frederick and Edith Davis. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his undergraduate degree, and...
Nathan Adams
Mar 5, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Nathan J. Adams, age 34, announces his death after a month-long battle from stroke complications. "Nate", of Monroe, WI, passed peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2018 at U.W . Hospital in Madison. Nate will be lovingly remembered by his fiancée, Kara Laeser, his six children, his parents, his many...
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...
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