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.
Linda Meeks
Nov 18, 2017
MADISON-Linda L. Meeks, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Nov. 18, 2017, at Meadowmere Assisted Living. She was born on August 24, 1945, in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of Merilyn Mosely-Hodges. Linda enjoyed playing bingo, watching TV and movies, and reading. She was a big animal lover and enjoyed going to hang out at the beach. Linda...
Edward Cranley Jr.
Nov 18, 2017
.Madison: Edward Patrick Cranley Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at his home, in the company of his children and grandchildren, on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born July 7, 1938, the son of Edward and Ann (Corr) Cranley Sr., in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Chicago and Antioch, Illinois, and attended St. Bede Academy. He...
Sherri Rath
Nov 18, 2017
De Forest - Sherri Lynn Rath, age 60, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at her home in De Forest. My life's journey started with loving parents, Delores and Russell Bennett and Grandmother Laura. They helped me become a strong woman of faith and love, and I owe everything I am to them. We grew up as...
Gordon Md Jr.
Nov 18, 2017
Madison: Gordon (Scott) Davenport Jr., MD, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2017 at the age of 92. Dr. Davenport was born in Utica, New York to Tess and Gordon Davenport. He completed his medical education and training at the University of Rochester. During that time he served 2 years in...
Roberta Anderson
Nov 17, 2017
Madison - Roberta B. Anderson passed on November 17, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Roberta is survived by her husband, Clarence (Buck) Anderson and 4 children: Janeen Andruss, Noreen Barron, Frank Randall Jr., Richard Randall (Sara), 3 step children: Cynthia Childres, Raymond Cobb and Kevin Anderson of California. Also 10 grandchildren: Samantha Brown, Naleen Read, Stefanie...
Nina Soehnlein
Nov 17, 2017
Nina Capaci Soehnlein, 94, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison from complications of Alzheimer's. She was born in Madison, WI, on May 4, 1923 to John and Rose (DeGregorio) Capaci and grew up in a large, loving Italian family on South Park Street in the Greenbush area. She married the love...
Ruth Baseler
Nov 16, 2017
Madison - Ruth Baseler, age 96, died peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Oakwood West. She was born on June 8, 1921 to Carl and Olga (Fritz) Mardorf in Sumner, Iowa. Ruth graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, IA in 1942, with a BA in music. She taught in public schools, as well as giving private lessons...
Richard Breitenfeld
Nov 16, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Dick E. Breitenfeld of Waunakee died on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. He was born on April 23, 1933, in Butternut, WI and attended Ashland High School, graduating in 1951. Dick was the eldest son of the Gustav and Irene Breitenfeld family. He has a sister and a brother (deceased). He enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard in 1950...
Lyman Woodman
Nov 15, 2017
McFarland- Lyman S. Woodman, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the UW Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Rockford, IL on August 29, 1942, the son of Clarence and Margaret Woodman. Lyman graduated from St. Thomas High School, and from Edgewood College with a Bachelor's degree in education with...
Richard Reinke
Nov 14, 2017
Richard ("Dick") Owen Reinke, 72, passed away on November 14th, 2017 at home in Madison, WI. He was born on September 29th, 1945, to Frederick Reinke and Jeanne Owen Reinke. Dick grew up in Clintonville, WI, and graduated from Clintonville High School (Go Truckers!) in 1963. After high school he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he...
Mark Jenks
Nov 14, 2017
BLUE MOUNDS: Mark Edward Jenks, age 63, of Blue Mounds passed away on November 14th at St. Mary's Hospital of an extended illness. He was born in Madison on March 3, 1954, the son of Bernard Lee and Harriet Lorraine (Lewis) Jenks. He was a graduate of Monona Grove High School and Madison Area Technical College. He loved...
Edwin M.D. Jr.
Nov 13, 2017
Madison - Edwin O. Sheldon M.D. age 87 died Nov.13th, 2017. He was born in Lexington, MI at his maternal grandmother's home, May 1st, 1930, the son of Bernice M. and Edwin Oliver Sheldon Sr. Edwin graduated from Oberlin College with a B.S. in 1953, cum laude and from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1957. He...
Doris Rickleff
Nov 13, 2017
Stoughton- Doris E. Hoel Rickleff, age 91, died on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stoughton on December 6, 1925, daughter of Carl J. and Olga Algrim Hoel. Doris was baptized on January 10, 1926 at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton and confirmed there on May 7, 1939. Doris graduated from...
Roselind Johnson
Nov 13, 2017
Madison - Roselind Johnson, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her place of employment. She was born on October 6, 1968 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Bettye and Frederick Johnson. She was married to Bonita Brooks on October 10, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was a devoted mother of five children and...
Dana Schiel
Nov 13, 2017
Donna "Dana" Jean Schiel, age 58, passed away peacefully from cancer surrounded by family at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born February 10, 1959, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Mickie and Adam Schiel and throughout her life lived in Fond du Lac, the Fox Valley, Alaska, and the Madison Area. Dana drew energy from her relationships with family and...
George Gibert
Nov 13, 2017
Madison - George E. Gibert, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. He was born on September 18, 1925 to Alfred L. and Sarah Lavin Gibert in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up on the 2600 block of Mason Street just beyond West High School. There he made lifelong friendships lasting over 80 years. He attended Blessed...
Rosalia Labella
Nov 12, 2017
Madison - Rosalia "Sue" LaBella, Nov. 5, 1917 - Nov. 12, 2017 Rosalia "Sue" LaBella, age 100, left this world and all the people whose lives she touched on November 12, 2017. She was born to Giovanni and Lucia (Raimondo) Greco on November 5, 1917. Sue lived in Madison all her life in the midst of her family...
Lucy Streator
Nov 12, 2017
Lucy Jane Streator, precious daughter of Geoffrey and Jennifer Streator, earned her angel wings on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was a much-wanted baby who taught her parents patience and presence, showed them the depth of a parent's love, and brought immense joy to all who waited for her to join this...
Kathy Spahn
Nov 12, 2017
Waunakee-Kathy Spahn, affectionately known as "G-ma" by her grandchildren, peacefully passed at home on November 12, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family. Born Kathleen Mary Fitzgerald to her parents, Lawrence and Madeline "Peggy" Fitzgerald, on October 15, 1941, Kathy moved frequently with her parents, sister and 5 brothers, living in Kentucky, Washington state, Stoughton and Waunakee. She attended...
Lucy Kaker
Nov 12, 2017
VERONA-Lucy J. Kaker, age 57, of Verona, WI, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at home from triple-negative breast cancer (diagnosed 2012; metastasized to other organs 2015). The youngest of four children born to John and Loretta "Leddie" (Rommelfaenger) Abromaitis, Lucy entered this world on June 6, 1960 in Sheboygan, WI. Her birth date led to an extra-special...
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