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.
Elizabeth Miller
Nov 24, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Betty Miller, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 24, 2017. She was born November 15, 1927, to Anton and Elizabeth (Meier) Speth. She attended St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1946. She married Lester J. Miller October 25, 1949, at St. John's Catholic Church and was a member since....
Randall Montague
Nov 23, 2017
Madison: Randall H. Montague passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 23, 2017. He was born January 6, 1934 in Madison, the son of Homer and Adaline (Randall) Montague. He attended Randall School, and Madison West High, class of 1951. Forty five years later he married a classmate Doris Johnson, who survives him. He was proud of...
Anna Sphar
Nov 23, 2017
Stoughton - Anna M. Sphar, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on February 8, 1925 in Buffalo Co. to Ben and Marit (Helstad) Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed at Lyster Lutheran Church in Nelson, Wisconsin. She graduated from Alma High School. She moved to Madison and worked...
Del Dockendorff
Nov 23, 2017
MADISON - Del Rose M. (Schmitt) Dockendorff passed on to eternal life Thursday, November 23, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin at St. Mary's Hospital on June 11, 1932, the second child of six to her parents Gustav and Lavina Schmitt. She grew up on a farm in Dane, Wisconsin where...
Donta Duncan
Nov 23, 2017
MADISON--Donta "Mr. Sweet Face" Amillyon Duncan passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the age of 6 weeks. Donta is survived by his parents Jonathan Duncan and Dominique Mays; brothers Lamont Mays and Jamal Duncan; grandparents Ulysses and Laveshia Wiggins; great-grandpa Jeff Ford; aunt and uncles Johnny Ford, Derrick Ford, Nicholas Johnson, Johnny Williams, Consweller Ford, Lasummer...
Ellsworth Shields
Nov 23, 2017
Madison - Ellsworth H. Shields, age 93, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Savior on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. He is now home with Our Lord, his dear wife Joyce and all his loved ones who have gone before him. Ellsworth was born on November 9, 1924 in Antigo, Wisconsin the son of Harry and...
Jennifer Klubertanz
Nov 22, 2017
McFarland / Stoughton - Jennifer Lynn Klubertanz passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Jenny was born on August 1, 1970, to James and Kathleen Klubertanz. At the age of 15, Jenny was diagnosed with a brain tumor. At the age of 20, Jenny had her first two attacks of what we now...
Eric Grimm
Nov 22, 2017
MADISON/MCFARLAND- Eric Lee, beloved son of Kenneth and Maryln (Johnson) Grimm was born on June 16, 1953 in Madison and passed away November 22, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. He attended West High School and graduated cum laude in 1976 from UW-Eau Claire with an accounting major. Post achieving his CPA, he worked for Dane County Social Services, AmTelCo,...
Joyce Lowe
Nov 22, 2017
Joyce Lowe, age 97, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Girlie's Manor in Mount Horeb. She was born on November 27, 1919 in the Town of Cross Plains, the daughter of Laura (Swenson) and Aldrew Lowe. Joyce was a resident of Madison since 1935 and was a true "Madisonian" who loved the city, especially...
Gail Habich
Nov 21, 2017
Surrounded by her husband and her Madison children, Gail Marie Habich was welcomed home to the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Gail was born March 29, 1955 in Madison, Wisconsin to Adolph "Dude" and Doris (Penn) Habich. She was blessed with four children: Bret J. Piontek, Nathan J. Piontek, Krystle M. (Joseph) Marks, and Deanna M. Piontek....
James Nordman
Nov 21, 2017
Madison- James Emery Nordman passed away peacefully on November 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill. Jim is survived by his wife, Clare, and their six children: Susan Nordman Oliveira & George Oliveira, and Joe & Tammy Nordman of Madison WI; Bob & Lisa, and John & Melanie Nordman of Rochester,...
George Collins
Nov 21, 2017
MADISON- George E. Collins, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. George was born on January 10, 1928 in Stuart, Iowa to Martin and Linnie Collins. George graduated from the State University of Iowa and received his PhD from Cornell University. After working for IBM, George spent the majority of his career at UW-Madison in the...
Ruth Ward
Nov 21, 2017
MADISON Ruth Ward, age 95, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Brookdale West Memory Care, Madison. She was born in Michigan on December 16, 1921, the daughter of Rudolph and Katherine Stockinger. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc in 1938, and from Manitowoc Business College in 1939. She came to Madison in 1941 and was employed...
James Searls
Nov 20, 2017
James A. Searls, age 72, of Madison, passed away on November 20, 2017 with his wife Cheryl at his side. Jim was born in Oshkosh on December 20, 1944 to Arthur and Edwina Searls. He graduated from Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh. While attending St. Mary's College in Winona, MN, he met the love of his life, Cheryl Kramer....
Anne Scott
Nov 19, 2017
Madison - Anne Scott passed away on November 19, 2017 in Madison. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly. She was born in New York City of Scottish parents and throughout her life she cherished her Scottish heritage. She was a graduate of The Mary Louis Academy of Jamaica Estates in Queens, and St....
Jeanette Godding
Nov 19, 2017
Middleton WI- Jeanette Godding (Haugstad) age 93, passed away Sunday November 19,2017 at her home in Middleton, WI. Jeanette was born on May 27, 1924 in rural Dane County. As a youngster she attended one room schools in the Stoughton and Cambridge area and the West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Her first language was Norwegian and she was always...
Marvin Statz
Nov 19, 2017
Marvin H. Statz passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was the 7th son born to Albert and Elizabeth Statz on March 5, 1947 at their home in Cross Plains. Marvin graduated from Middleton High School in 1965. He married Elvira (Vera) Ripp on May 2, 1968 at St. Peter's Church in Ashton, WI and enjoyed...
Carol Grant
Nov 19, 2017
ASHTON-MIDDLETON-Carol Mae Grant, age 72, of Ashton/ Middleton, died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at AgraceHospice Care in Fitchburg surrounded by family. Carol was born in Madison on April 4, 1945, to Leland and Betty (Marking) Stowell. She was employed at the Dept. of Transportation for over 35 years and retired in 2002. Carol always enjoyed spending time...
Garret Trinrud
Nov 19, 2017
Madison - Garret Duane Trinrud, age 43 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born on April 8, 1974, the son of Dennis and Joan (Wickline) Trinrud in Janesville, Wisconsin. In 1992, Garret graduated from Waunakee High School. He went on to attend UNLV, Edgewood College and completed his college career with...
Marilyn Zimmerman
Nov 18, 2017
Madison - Marilyn J. Zimmerman, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at The Villa at Middleton Village. She was born on May 9, 1934 to Michael and Josephine (Brewer) Daly in Madison. She was united in marriage to Walter Zimmerman on July 7, 1952. Marilyn enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and most of all her family,...
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