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.
Nancy Steckbauer
Jul 12, 2018
Stoughton- Nancy Steckbauer, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018. She was born in Kenosha on May 10, 1934 the daughter of Edward and May "Billie" Evans. Nancy graduated from UW Whitewater in 1956 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. On June 16, 1956 she married Donald Steckbauer in Salem. Together they raised four children,...
Jaclyn Seigel
Jul 11, 2018
Jacyln Sulman Seigel, known as Jackie, age 74, passed away at her home on July 11, 2018. She was born in New London, Connecticut, to Joseph Sulman and Edna Peck Sulman. After earning a BA from Penn, she spent a year traveling throughout India and neighboring countries. She married Sherwood Seigel on June 14, 1970, and they moved...
Ronald Allen
Jul 11, 2018
Ronald R. Allen, Age 87, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Born in Horicon, WI, on December 8, 1930, he graduated from Beaver Dam High School and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (then known as Wisconsin State College - Eau Claire) in 1952. Following four years...
Dorothy Houden
Jul 11, 2018
Dorothy Jean (Corcoran) Houden, 91, of Madison, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018 at Attic Angels. She was born on July 4th, 1927 in Madison, Wi, the second of six children, to Richard and Marie Corcoran in Madison. After much persistence, she agreed to marry Richard A. (Dick) Houden on May 14, 1949, as long as she...
Ronald Dahmen
Jul 11, 2018
Sun Prairie Ronald "Ron" Dahmen, Age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on July 5, 1948, the son of Gilbert and Mary Ann (Bram) Dahmen. He was united in marriage to Jody Damhoff at St. Peter's Catholic Church in South Beloit on September 25,...
John Pettinger
Jul 10, 2018
Madison, WI - John D. Pettinger ("Jack") passed away July 9, 2018 at the age of 79. Born March 21st, 1939, in Chicago IL to John and Marie Pettinger. Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane, their children; Kathleen, Jerry (Nancy), John (Bridget), Jim (Sari), and his sister Sue Fox. Jack was the proud grandfather...
Richard Huber
Jul 10, 2018
FITCHBURG- On July 10th, 2018, following a 4 year battle with cancer, Richard (Dick) Huber, 72, passed away. Dick was born on Dec. 20, 1945 in Spencer, WI to Ted and Alice Huber. He grew up on a small farm and attended Spencer schools. Dick went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, earning degrees in Math, Economics, and...
Arthur Spanjar
Jul 10, 2018
Stoughton - Arthur Spanjar, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. He was born September 28, 1936 in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Arthur immigrated to America in December 1959. He was a Madison resident until moving to the Town of Dunn in 1990. Arthur was known to many as the man who took care...
Leonard Stein
Jul 10, 2018
Madison - Dr. Leonard Irving Stein MD, age 88, of Madison, WI passed Tuesday 7/10/18 Len Stein was born in Hartford, CT to William and Rachael Stein and grew up in Chicago. He then moved to Madison, WI which would become his home for the next 70+ years. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1947. As...
Duane Brophy
Jul 8, 2018
Duane "Mack" Brophy, age 83, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born on December 28, 1934 in Milwaukee to Duane H. and Margaret (Mack) Brophy. He dedicated 36 years of service to his country as part of the Army National Guard. Through the National Guard, he helped in establishing the "The Friend in the Sky"...
Kathleen Horswill
Jul 8, 2018
Madison - Kathleen Merle Horswill passed away at the age of 93 on July 8, 2018 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Born November 23, 1924 in Black River Falls, WI, to Merlin and Alma Horswill, she was the third child, following brothers Mont and Thomas. Brother Richard joined the family nine years later. Sis, or Kay as...
Bernice Peterson
Jul 7, 2018
LAKELAND, FLA / GOLDEN GATE, FLA Bernice G. Peterson, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away after battling cancer on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born in Wyalusing, Wis. to Lester and Martha Seely. She was a waitress and homemaker. She was an avid bowler and was part of the Florida 500 Club in Naples, Fla.. She was involved...
Angela Hauser
Jul 7, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE- Angela A. Hauser, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She is survived by her husband Gerald; children Joyce and Daniel; and other relatives and dear friends. She is further survived by her sister Helen Bronner. Visitation will be from 10-11:00AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Sacred Hearts...
Terence Steiger
Jul 7, 2018
Madison - Terence E. "Terry" Steiger, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 22, 1938, in Potosi, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Mabel (Grimesay) Steiger. Terry was united in marriage to Mary Jo Stauffacher on April 18, 1964. Terry's professional life included graduating from UW...
Deborah Riccio
Jul 6, 2018
MADISON Deborah Hall Riccio, age 71, of Madison passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born on May 23, 1947 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Kathleen (Kilgore) Hall. She attended Wisconsin High and graduated from Central High School. Following high school Deborah attended Indiana University, where she was a member of the Delta...
Shirley Nygaard
Jul 6, 2018
STOUGHTON - Shirley Ann Nygaard, age 89, passed away at Swifthaven Community in Edgerton on Fri July 6, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was born April 13, 1929 in Stoughton to the late Percy and Bertha (Sperloen) Erdahl. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. She is a graduate of Stoughton...
Nancy Frey
Jul 6, 2018
COTTAGE GROVE- Nancy L. Frey, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born on June 21, 1952 to the late Thomas and Jacqueline (Below) Running. Nancy loved the outdoors. She loved to garden, watch the cranes, tend to her garden, and dote on their cockatoo, KT. Being very creative, Nancy was talented in...
Jack West
Jul 6, 2018
STOUGHTON - Jack Thomas West passed away peacefully, at the age of 83, with family immediately at his side on Friday, July 6 2018. He was born on March 28, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Guy and Mary Ann West. Jack most recently resided in Stoughton Wisconsin for 10 years. He resided in McFarland Wisconsin...
David Benson
Jul 5, 2018
STOUGHTON - David T. Benson, age 72, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born March 17, 1946 in Stoughton to the late Bert and Helen (Young) Benson. He is a graduate of Stoughton High School. David spent four years in the Navy where he served in the Honor Guard and in Vietnam....
Patricia Rock
Jul 5, 2018
MADISON Patricia J. "Joan" Cox Rock, loving mother, wife, wise counselor, nurse, producer, choreographer and all around firecracker left this world unexpectedly on July 5, 2018. Joan was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 16, 1930, to her parents John Flavin and Verna Phyllis Cox. Joan attended Ascension School and Trinity High School in Oak Park, IL....
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