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.
Dennis Dancker
Dec 6, 2017
McFarland - Dennis L. Dancker, age 68, of McFarland, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2017. He was born on November 25, 1949 in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of Louis C. Dancker and Marjorie I. Miles. Dennis married the love of his life, Kathy, on April 6, 1974 in Muscatine, Iowa. Dennis grew up with a...
Loren Chapman
Dec 5, 2017
MADISON Loren James Chapman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, age 90 of Madison, Wisconsin, born January 5, 1927 in Muncie, Indiana to Herbert Lee Chapman and Lurana Gertrude (Treff), died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Jean (Paulsen), daughter Nancy Jean (m. Eric Bauer), and...
Lenore Stai
Dec 4, 2017
Stoughton - Lenore Stai, age 96 passed away peacefully on December 4th at Skaalen Home. She was born on August 21, 1921. Daughter of George and Lena (Cleven) Lunde. She had 4 siblings, and was raised at the family farm in Pleasant Springs Township. She was united in marriage to Arnold Stai on January 21, 1941 in Dubuque,...
William Swenson
Dec 4, 2017
Stoughton / Finley - William "Bill" "Swannie" E. Swenson, died at home on Monday, December 4, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1934 to Oscar Sr. and Marie (Offerdahl) Swenson, one of 12 children. He married Joan Olson on December 23, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church Edgerton, Wisconsin. Bill worked at Armour Condensory for many years,...
Branka Bates
Dec 4, 2017
Friends and family will meet at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison, WI 53705 to bring Branka to her final place of rest. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Burial Forest Hill Cemetery 1 Speedway Rd. Madison, Wisconsin 53705 2:00 PM
Peter Krebs
Dec 3, 2017
Sun Prairie - Peter J. Krebs, age 70, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on November 24, 1947, the son of Lloyd and Helen 'Bette" (Motl) Krebs. Peter graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1965. He served in the Army's 11th Armored Calvary driving...
Robin Mittenthal
Dec 3, 2017
Robin Eric Mittenthal April 20, 1974 - December 3, 2017 Robin's life was full of light, air, and compassion. He loved being of service to others and helping them find answers to their own questions, and guidance towards their own aims. He loved in equal measure being outside: planting and harvesting food, working the earth, observing the natural...
Archie Wallen
Dec 2, 2017
Archie Wellington Wallen passed away peacefully on December 2nd after complications after breaking his ankle in October and the related surgery. He is now happy, healed, joyful and alive in Heaven! We are so thankful for his faith in Christ! We have all been blessed by having him in our lives. Archie was the beloved husband of Penelope...
Edwin Vedejs
Dec 2, 2017
Edwin "Ed" Vedejs suddenly passed away at home with his wife by his side on December 2, 2017. He was born in Riga, Latvia on January 31,1941, to Velta (Robeznieks) and Nikolajs Vedejs. As a World War II refugee, he lived for six years in displaced persons camps in Germany before emigrating to the US in 1950. His...
Clifford Morris
Dec 2, 2017
VERONA - Clifford W. "Cliff" Morris, age 80, passed away peacefully at home into the presence of his Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 1937, to the late Helen (Acosta) and Clifford Morris. He attended New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, NY. His studies included commercial art, music and...
Dorothy Koch
Dec 2, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Dorothy Ann Koch, age 86, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Sienna Crest in Waunakee. Dorothy was born in Stoughton on Nov. 25, 1931, to George and Anna (Harried) Brown. Following her mother's death, when she was the age of 9, she was cared for by Arnold and Olive Pickarts. She graduated from Stoughton High School in...
Debra Dickinson
Dec 1, 2017
FITCHBURG - Debra Lynn (Marchetti) Dickinson, age 58, passed peacefully at home on Friday, December 1, 2017. Debbie was born in Virginia on December 16, 1958 to Norma (DeWitt) and Richard Marchetti Sr. Debbie loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved her friends and family, and always supported her son, Brian in his artistic endeavors....
Louise Rowe
Dec 1, 2017
Windsor - Louise Mae (nee Salzmann) Rowe, age 90, passed away on December 1st, 2017 at her home in Windsor. She was born on September 27, 1927 to W. Roy and Mabel (Fehlandt) Salzmann in Madison. Louise was raised in Arena, and has been a resident of Windsor since 1968. In 1949, Louise received her BA Degree in...
Steven Schaefer
Dec 1, 2017
MADISON- Steven J Schaefer, age 66, passed away on Friday, December 1. He fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia. The family would like to thank everyone who joined this fight and hoped for his recovery. Steve was born in Watertown, Wisconsin on July...
Dorothy O'Connell
Dec 1, 2017
Madison--Dorothy (Dot) Marian Frye O'Connell, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 1st. She was born in North Zulch, Texas, February 11th 1929, the daughter of John Marion Frye and Mary Elizabeth McBride Frye. She was preceded in death by her siblings James Truman (Marie), Ruby Mae (Jim), Herman Elton (Maudine), Evelyn Pearl (Elvin), and Mildred Elizabeth (Jack)....
Marlene Spangler
Dec 1, 2017
Marlene R. Spangler was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on January 9, 1944. She passed away peacefully at her home in Waunakee on December 1, 2017. Family meant more than anything in the world to Marlene. She was a devoted wife, proud mother and a loving grandmother. She was the glue that held the entire family together. In addition,...
George Elder
Dec 1, 2017
Madison - George H. Elder, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Heritage Assisted Living. He was born on July 30, 1926 to James and Isabelle (Swantz) Elder in Madison. George was a lifelong Madison resident. He graduated from East High School and the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he was Manager of the...
Marie Kolberg
Nov 30, 2017
FITCHBURG- Marie Josephine Kolberg, age 87, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2017 at home. She was born on March 10, 1930 in Prairie Du Sac where she graduated high school. As an avid gardener, Marie was involved in the Sunset Garden Club where she was a Master Landscape Design Consultant and WGCP Life member. Marie...
Bradford Bachman
Nov 30, 2017
DeForest - Bradford "Brad" J. Bachman, age 32, died in a tragic car accident that took his life on Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin on March 4, 1985, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn. Brad graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 2003 and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater studying in...
Carol Stewart
Nov 29, 2017
Carol L. Stewart of Madison died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was born in La Crosse on July 30, 1933 the daughter of the late Jasper and Elsie Staples. She attended the La Crosse Public Schools, graduating from Central High School in 1951. She received her degree in elementary education from the UW-La Crosse in 1955 and...
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