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 Kraege
Nov 3, 2017
Dorothy Mickelson Meythaler Kraege, 92, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2017 at St. Mary's hospital from complications of Alzheimers, after spending one month in a local nursing home. Just previous to that she'd lived several years at her childhood home in Mt. Horeb, being cared for by her two children. Dorothy's first job was as a pin...
Carol Riley
Nov 2, 2017
Madison - Carol Ann Riley, age 65, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at her home in Madison. She was born on July 27, 1952, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ivan and Dorothea (Schultz) Riley. Carol attended Winnequah School and later worked at the Madison Opportunity Center and MARC-East. She was employed for many years at...
Virginia Yaeger
Nov 2, 2017
Madison - Virginia Frances (Larson) Yaeger passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017. She was born March 28, 1917, to Oscar and Ethel (Reber) Larson in Boone, Iowa. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota graduating from St. Paul Central High School in 1935. In November 1939 she married Freeman "Scotty" Jack. They had one son Ronald. She...
Jerome Shenk
Nov 2, 2017
MADISON - Jerome Louis Shenk died on November 2, 2017, with his family at his side. Jerry was born in Lima, Ohio, on October 30, 1938. This date, as Jerry enjoyed saying, was the same day of Orson Welles' radio broadcast, "The War of the Worlds." Jerry was a lifelong scholar. Formal studies were mathematics and chemistry at...
Robert Stone
Nov 1, 2017
MADISON - Robert N. Stone, age 87, passed away November 1, at St. Mary's Hospital, in the comforting presence of his children, grandchildren, and fiancée. He was born to Theron and Christine (Garbrecht) Stone on May 3, 1930, in West Olive, MI, where he was raised. In 1951, Robert married Gwyneth Brefka in Grand Haven, MI. Robert (Bob)...
Alan Larson
Oct 31, 2017
Madison - Alan F. Larson, age 74, entered into eternal life on October 31, 2017. Alan was born in La Crosse on May 31, 1943, the third son of Lawrence and Lucile (Blumentritt) Larson. Growing up in La Crosse, he attended La Crosse Logan High School, and in 1965 graduated from the University of WI - La Crosse....
Frederick Schultz
Oct 31, 2017
Sun Prairie - Frederick A. "Fred" Schultz Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at the Willows Nursing Home in Sun Prairie. He was born on May 21, 1934, in Ripon, Wisconsin, the son of Frederick Sr. and Lydia (Stibb) Schultz. An over the road truck driver for 22 years, Fred also worked for many...
Tim Bradley
Oct 31, 2017
STOUGHTON - Tim Patrick Bradley, 57, passed unexpectedly at home on October 31, 2017. He was born on September 16, 1960 to Ralph and Dorothy (Vogel) Bradley. Tim graduated from Stoughton High School in 1978. Tim was an accomplished master mason. He loved the masonry trade, hunting, fishing especially ice fishing with his brothers and sons. He is...
James Mitchard
Oct 30, 2017
MIDDLETON- Leonard 'James' Mitchard, age 30, passed away at home on Saturday October 28, 2017. James was born in Keighley, England, the first child of Brian and Janis Mitchard James attended school in Eastburn, West Yorkshire, England to the age of 9. The family moved to Wisconsin, in the United States in 1996, where James attended Middleton Elementary,...
Judianne Brown
Oct 30, 2017
Waunakee - Judianne "Judi" Allen Brown, age 53, passed away on October 30, 2017. She was born February 4, 1964, the daughter of Albert and Marcia Allen. On August 1, 1987, Judi was united in marriage to Bill Brown. She was the beloved mother of daughters Morgan Sudol, Kirsten Brown and Alexandrea Brown. She was a beloved aunt...
Constance Carter
Oct 30, 2017
Madison - Constance Margaret Carter (Lutz), age 78, of Madison and formerly of Muskego, died peacefully on October 30, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Connie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 28, 1939, to John (Jack) and Marcella (Murphy) Lutz. The family moved back to Wisconsin to work on the family farm in Oconto...
Jean Schwartz
Oct 30, 2017
Stoughton- Jean Carpenter Schwartz, age 90, passed peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stoughton on May 21, 1927, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen Carpenter. Jean graduated from Stoughton High School in 1945. On June 8, 1947 she married the love of her life, Bob Schwartz. Together they loved...
Naydean Davidson
Oct 29, 2017
Stoughton - NayDean (Marble) Davidson, age 70, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2017. She was born in Madison to the late Ray and Edith Marble on June 24, 1947. NayDean is survived by her children, Robert (Melody) Doyle, Jeffery (Tracy) Doyle, and Melissa Kirby for whom she provided endless unconditional love and support; siblings, Gerald Marble and...
Richard Olson
Oct 29, 2017
Mount Horeb/Madison - Richard D. Olson, age 91, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. He was born on July 3, 1926 in Madison, the son of Peter and Milda (Anderson) Olson. Richard was a lifelong resident of Mount Horeb. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. Richard was stationed in the Philippines. He has...
Marcella Linker
Oct 28, 2017
Marcella (Mackprang) Linker, age 96, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2017 at Oakwood Lutheran Homes in Madison, WI. She was born on July 17, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Fred C. and Adeline (Fromm) Mackprang. She grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago, and graduated from Foreman High School in 1939. Marcella worked in the insurance...
Jeremy Quam
Oct 28, 2017
Stoughton- Jeremy Quam, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was born on August 26, 1981, the son of Mike and Laurie Quam. Kind and compassionate, he touched the lives of so many with his outgoing personality and sense of humor. Jeremy was passionate about many things, including bonsai trees, playing his guitar Roxanne,...
Helen Schwartz
Oct 28, 2017
Verona / Madison - Helen "Ginny" Schwartz, age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. She was born March 25, 1928 to Willard and Irene Frontz in Willow Springs Township in Lafayette County. She attended school at Oak Park and Mineral Point. At age 15, the family moved to Calamine and she attended high school in Darlington,...
Dr. Works
Oct 28, 2017
Bernhard (Bernie) Works, of Middleton Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28th surrounded by his loving family and friends at Attic Angel Retirement Community in Middleton Wisconsin. Bernhard Russell Works was born August 4th, 1925 to the late Homer Lawrence Works and Christine (Briegel) Works in Baltimore Maryland. After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic high school, Bernhard enlisted...
Mei-Ying Liang
Oct 28, 2017
Mei-Ying "Cathy" Chen Liang passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the age of 88, after a brief period of adjustment to life without her husband of 63 years. She spent her childhood in Fujian, China, and moved to Taipei, Taiwan at the age of 18 to attend National Taiwan University. Originally majoring in Chinese literature,...
Kim Koster
Oct 27, 2017
Kim Koster, 62, died October 27, 2017 at her home in Sun Prairie, WI surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 25, 1955 in Brookings, SD to Stan and Darleen Orcutt. She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1973, Madison General School of Nursing in 1977, and the UW Madison School of Nursing in 1988...
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