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.
Dorothy Teschendorf
Jul 3, 2018
MADISON--Dorothy Belle (Popke) Teschendorf, age 93, passed away on July 3, 2018 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee, Wis. Dorothy was born May 22, 1925 in Birnamwood, Wis. to Walter E. and Orma M. (St. Thomas) Popke. Dorothy attended New London High School and graduated from Oshkosh State Teachers College (now UW-Oshkosh) with a degree in Education (Biology, Chemistry...
Daniel Janis
Jul 2, 2018
Daniel Michael Janis, Jr., of Sun Prairie, Wis., died on July 2 at home, surrounded by family. He was 69. Dan was born in St. Louis and grew up in the city's Soulard neighborhood, near the Anheuser-Busch brewery where his dad worked. As a child, he used to ride the bus to Sportsman's Park to see the Cardinals...
James Wentland
Jul 1, 2018
FITCHBURG --James "Jim" Robert Wentland, 65, died peacefully at his beloved home Sunday morning, July 1, after long heart-related illness. Clarence and Gladys (Randorf) Wentland were surprised to discover that Gladys was pregnant at the age of 47. They already had a 14-year-old daughter, Joyce, and a 6-year-old son, Donald. Jim's birth on August 13, 1953, at St....
Joseph Nitka
Jul 1, 2018
Madison/Pueblo Joseph Nitka, age 96, died on July 1, 2018 in Pueblo, CO. Joe was born to John and Catherine (Cieslak) in Green Bay, WI on January 27, 1922. He grew up in Green Bay and came to Madison in 1939 to attend the School of Pharmacy at the UW. However, his schooling was interrupted by World War...
Sam Cuccia
Jun 30, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Sam Cuccia, 90, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Inpatient Unit after a short illness. He was a gentle soul, always compassionate and generous to those he met, never understanding or accepting the suffering in the world, especially of children. Sam was born September 5, 1927 in Madison to Nicola and...
Judith Moniak
Jun 30, 2018
Judith Anna Moniak (Paul) December 13, 1937- June 30, 2018 Judith Anna Moniak (née Paul) died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at New Perspectives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin under the care of AgraceCare Hospice Services. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date in Illinois. Judy was born December 13, 1937 in...
Carol Groneng
Jun 30, 2018
Madison-Carol (Bornmann) Groneng graciously passed away in her sleep on Saturday, June 30, 2018 after years of battling cancer. Carol was born on March 18, 1945 in Lenexa, Kansas the daughter of Harold and Ruth Bornmann. She graduated from Mauston High School in 1963 and went on to graduate from Madison Business College and later from Madison College....
Helen Breyman
Jun 29, 2018
Stoughton- Helen Breyman, age 90, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 from a brief illness. She was born in Duryea, PA where she attended school. Helen was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Richard "Rebel" for 60 years. Her family travelled a lot with Richard while he was in the Air Force for 21 years. Helen...
Paul Phaneuf
Jun 29, 2018
Phaneuf, Paul G. Madison: Paul G. Phaneuf, age 75, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Sullivan, Wis. Sept. 3, 1942, to Oliver and Dorothy Phaneuf. Paul graduated from Central High School in 1961, and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in Germany. Paul also served...
Gina Farr
Jun 28, 2018
Gina Marie Farr died peacefully on the morning of June 28, 2018. She was in the compassionate care of Agrace Center in Janesville for the last few days of her life. She was 53 years old. She was beautiful inside and out, clever and funny with a twinkle in her eyes, loyal with a fierce love of family,...
Thomas Burdick
Jun 28, 2018
Stoughton- Thomas H. Burdick, age 81, ended his struggle with COPD on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He was born in Racine on February 24, 1937, the son of Harold and Marie Burdick. Tom grew up in Racine and graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering and Elmhurst College. He was very proud of the work he completed at the...
Samuel Disalvo Jr.
Jun 28, 2018
DiSalvo, Samuel Jr. "John" Madison: Samuel "John" DiSalvo, Jr., age 74, died suddenly at home in his favorite chair June 28, 2018. He was born in Madison Sept. 30th, 1943 to Samuel and Catherine (Falci) DiSalvo Sr. John graduated from Central High School, served in the United States Marine Corps, and was employed by GTE in Sun Prairie...
Shirley Kinnunen
Jun 28, 2018
Stoughton- Shirley Kinnunen's struggle with Alzheimer's ended peacefully on June 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born in Anamosa, IA on December 3, 1932 to Howard and Etta Ireland. The family moved to the Madison area in the 1930's. Shirley graduated from Madison East High School in 1950. While enrolled in high school she...
Matthew Skalitzky
Jun 28, 2018
On June 28, 2018 Matthew Skalitzky was peacefully called home to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer. Matt was graciously granted his wish to be released from Mendota Mental Health facility in order to die with dignity in an assisted living home, with family by his side. Matt was born on May 22, 1975. He...
Maria Covarrubias
Jun 26, 2018
Madison - After a long and brave battle with lung disease, María del Rosario Covarrubias passed away peacefully at home in her sleep early Tuesday, June 26, 2018. María was born in Guadalajara, Mexico on September 26, 1959, the daughter of Maria de Jesus Herrera and Francisco Pelayo. In an effort to escape the harsh circumstances of her...
Julia Wickland
Jun 25, 2018
Madison - Julia Connor Wickland died Monday, June 25, 2018 unexpectedly of natural causes. Julie was born on July 10, 1945 in Madison, the daughter of Robert James Connor Jr. and Mary (Tormey) Connor. She married Rex Wickland on November 17, 1979 in Platteville, Wisconsin. Julie graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1963. She attended the University of...
Larry Georgeson
Jun 25, 2018
Madison - Larry Denton Georgeson, age 69 passed away on June 25, 2018 at Lake Mills Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 6, 1949 the son of Denton and Phyllis (Rodefeld) Georgeson in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1967, Larry graduated from LaFollette High School as valedictorian. He was an avid Wisconsin...
Edward Colbert
Jun 25, 2018
WAUNAKEE/MADISON-Edward F. Colbert, age 95, died on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born in Madison on March 11, 1923, to Roy and Vera (Fisher) Colbert. He was married to Delores Ulteig and they had one son, Mark. He served as a pilot during World War II in the Navy. Ed...
Patricia Frank
Jun 25, 2018
STOUGHTON - Patricia Y. "Pat" Frank, age 69, passed away on Monday June 25, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born December 17, 1948 in Stoughton to John and Leona (Christianson) Strandlie Jr. She was married to Virgil Frank, and had 2 children Nathan and Nicole. Pat loved the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Badger sports,...
Anthony Copenhefer
Jun 25, 2018
Madison - Anthony M. "Tony" Copenhefer, age 36 passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1981 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison the son of Merritt and Jane (Bannon) Copenhefer. Tony was an amazing father, brother, son and cousin that will be dearly missed by all who knew and...
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