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.
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...
Donald Flattem
Mar 13, 2018
STOUGHTON - Donald J. Flattem, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tue March 13, 2018 at Dycora Transitional Health-Fort Atkinson. He was born Feb 4, 1933 in Stoughton to the late John and Lucile (Richard) Flattem. He was married to Ella Jane Flattem. Donald worked as a welder at Stoughton Trailer for many years. He is survived by...
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...
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