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.
Ardis Schroeder
Jun 8, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE- Ardis B. Schroeder (Kreger) passed away after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, June 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1924 Sun Prairie to Ernest and Helen (Skram) Kreger Sr. she was the oldest of 8 children. She resided in the Sun Prairie area in her early...
James Statz
Jun 7, 2018
MADISON James J. Statz passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at age 78. Jim was born in Madison on May 31, 1940 the son of the late Isadore and Mary (Murphy) Statz. Jim attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, graduated from Edgewood High School, class of '58, and received a BS in Accountancy,...
Thomas Jacobs
Jun 7, 2018
Sun Prairie-Tom Jacobs dropped his weed-wacker and moved onto weedless lawns suddenly on Thursday, June 7th, at the age of 68. He was known in his family for his generosity his quick wit, and dry sense of humor, often coming up with good and bad one-liners, puns, and stories. He was born April 3rd, 1950, in the middle...
John Lane
Jun 7, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-On Thursday, June 7, 2018, John Lane, loving father of three children and devoted son, passed away at the age of 55 at his home in Sun Prairie. John was born on January 7, 1963, in Manitowoc, WI to Ken and Muriel (Achenbach) Lane. A 1981 graduate of Sun Prairie High School, he received his associate degree...
Shirley Cowie
Jun 7, 2018
MADISON Shirley J. Cowie, age 94, died June 7, 2018. Shirley was born in Chicago on May 5, 1924. On March 3, 1945, she married James Cowie. They were married for 67 years, raising two children in Elmhurst, Illinois. After Jim's retirement they moved to Walker, Minnesota, and spent the next 29 years dividing their time between Walker...
Pauline Goebel
Jun 7, 2018
Madison - Pauline C. Goebel, age 92, passed away on June 7, 2018, at All Saints Memory Care in Madison. Paula was born November 22, 1925, in Madison. She was united in marriage to Leo Goebel on October 2, 1948. Family was central to Paula's life. She is survived by her devoted husband, Leo, her loving daughters; Pat...
Paul Thorstad
Jun 6, 2018
DEERFIELD - Paul B. Thorstad, age 81, passed away on Wed June 6, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Madison on Nov 21, 1936, the son of Emil and Mabel (Berge) Thorstad. Paul graduated from Deerfield High School in 1954. On Oct 27, 1956 he married Shirley Calder at Deerfield Lutheran Church. He farmed for...
Shirley Gruenisen
Jun 6, 2018
Madison - Shirley Gruenisen, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Attic Angels Place, Madison WI, where she resided with their exceptional care. Shirley was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 27, 1924, daughter of Roland Flath and Lillian (Kaeding) Flath. She graduated from the UW Madison in 1947 and was married to Allan Gruenisen...
Dennis Bailey
Jun 5, 2018
MCFARLAND - Dennis C. "Aflac" Bailey, age 69, passed away Tue June 5, 2018. He was born Aug 5, 1948 in Richland Center, to Gordon and Rachel (Erickson) Bailey. Dennis served his country in the United States Army. He loved watching the badgers, packers and especially the Brewers and kept active golfing, fishing and gardening. His faithful companion,...
Wilma Croissant
Jun 5, 2018
OXFORD/DEFOREST-Wilma H. Croissant (Bast) passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Wilma was born on October 24, 1929 in Madison to William and Eleanor (Whitish) Bast. She married Clarence Croissant on January 15, 1954 at Fort Hood,TX while he was stationed in the army. Wilma took much pride in her family and raising...
Duane Buchwald
Jun 4, 2018
STOUGHTON - Duane A. "Buck" Buchwald, age 85, passed away on Monday June 4, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Buck was born Oct 29, 1932 in Prairie du Chien to the late Carl and Viola (Long) Buchwald. He grew up in the Muscoda area, and served his country in the United States Army. Buck loved to...
Timothy Lauersdorf
Jun 4, 2018
FITCHBURG - Timothy D. "Tim" Lauersdorf, age 43, passed away after a 2 year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Tim was born on June 7, 1974 in Madison to Al and Nancy (Driewer) Lauersdorf. He is a 1992 graduate of York Community High School in Elmhurst, IL. He graduated from the College of DuPage in 1995 and went on...
Elyn Williams
Jun 3, 2018
Madison - Elyn Louise Williams died on June 3, 2018 at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, WI. She was born on February 20, 1921, Town of Manchester, Green Lake County to William and Ida (Quade) Williams. Following education in the Randolph Schools, she graduated from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Appleton, Wisconsin. She taught vocal music in Waupun public schools...
Florence Cole
Jun 3, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Florence LeVale Schaeffer Cole, on June 3, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 103. Florence was born in Helena, Montana, to John George Schaeffer and Estella Lockey Schaeffer on September 29, 1914. Four years later, she was joined by her sister, Minnie Mae....
Dick Smith
Jun 2, 2018
MADISON- Richard R. (Dick) Smith left this world peacefully on June 2, 2018. He was born August 7, 1936 in Mendota, IL to Archie and Helen (Wells) Smith. Dick spent his formative years helping on the family farm. He attended Mendota High School where he participated in football and baseball and was the class president. He graduated in...
Richard Smithback
Jun 2, 2018
Madison/McFarland - Richard "Dick" Smithback, 92, passed away on June 2nd, 2018. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, of 65 years and is survived by his son, Greg (Linda) and daughter Sue (Dick) Niesen, two grandchildren, Gina Kortman (Mike Lawrence) and Jon (Jenny) Smithback, six great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jarrett Kortman; and Blake, Kelsey, Lauren and...
Terry Haden
Jun 2, 2018
MADISON- Terry D. Von Haden, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Oakwood Memory Care Unit with his family by his side. Terry was born on March 29, 1939 in Sparta, WI to Gilferd Von Haden and Lula (Vieth) Von Haden. Terry grew up on a dairy farm in Elroy, Wisconsin and went...
Terry Spennetta
Jun 1, 2018
Mazomanie - Terry Spennetta, 77, of Mazomanie Wisconsin, died Friday, June 1, 2018. He was born June 2, 1940, to the late Paul H. and Helen (Volberding) Spennetta of Morton Grove Illinois, Terry met his late wife, Barbara at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1966. He worked for the...
Timothy Peat
Jun 1, 2018
Peat, Timothy "Tim" Madison: Timothy James Peat, age 60, passed away June 1, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. Tim was born August 27, 1957 in Dodgeville, the son of William and Anna Peat. On August 16, 1985 he married Kathleen, and they had two beautiful daughters Annie, and Nicole. At a young age Tim had a love...
Annie Rubens
May 31, 2018
Annie M. Rubens Annie passed away surrounded by dozens of family and friends on 5/31/2018, as the result of a bike crash while training for the Ironman. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin and was proud to be an "east sider." She went to La Follette High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University...
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