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.

Peggy Kershner

Peggy Kershner

Oct 27, 2017

Peggy "Peg" A. (Broihahn) Kershner, age 63, of Deforest, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2017 at home surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 27, 1954 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Mervin and Berniece (Langkamp) Broihahn. She married Donald Kershner on September 7, 1984...

Mae Noll

Mae Noll

Oct 26, 2017

Mae Cecelia (McGinley) Noll, age 96, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Waunakee Manor Nursing Home in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Mae was born on May 2, 1921, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin to William and Minnie McGinley. She graduated as valedictorian of her Soldiers Grove high school in 1939. She attended Madison Business College in Madison, Wi and...

Vernon Roudebush

Vernon Roudebush

Oct 26, 2017

WAUNAKEE- Vernon "Pete" R. Roudebush passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the age of 59. He was born on October 4, 1958 to Glen and Doris (Endres) Roudebush. Pete was a pressman for Webcrafters since 1976. He was also a number one fan for both the Green Bay Packers and the Ashton Home Talent team. Pete...

Faye Tuffs-Root

Faye Tuffs-Root

Oct 26, 2017

Madison - Faye Marie Tuffs-Root, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 16, 1947 to Robert and Erma (Paddock) Tuffs in Shawano. She is survived by her children, Jay James Brandenburg and Tamela Lynn Brandenburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Root. Services will be...

Roman Sauer

Roman Sauer

Oct 26, 2017

SUN PRAIRIE - Roman H. Sauer, age 86, currently of Sun Prairie, passed away on October 26, 2017 at the Beaver Dam Hospital, after a long battle with various health issues. He was born September 1, 1931 in Rubicon, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Rose Sauer. Roman spent his childhood years on the family farm. At the...

Arnold Schulz

Arnold Schulz

Oct 25, 2017

Arnold "Arnie" Walter Schulz Passed away at his home on the lake on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was born on June 25, 1960, in Columbus, WI, son of Herbert and Betty (Marten) Schulz. Arnie graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1978. He served in the US Army as a 12-B Combat Engineer. He was united in...

Nancy Hogan

Nancy Hogan

Oct 24, 2017

WESTPORT/WAUNAKEE- Nancy C. Hogan (Braun) born January 18, 1935 passed away on October, 24 2017 at the age of 82. She is survived by her daughter Kim (Tom) Feldbruegge; granddaughters Ashley (RJ) Derry, Allison Feldbruegge, and April Feldbruegge; sister Pat (Ken) Olson; and her dog Coco. She was preceded in death by the love her life, her husband...

Merlin Henkel

Merlin Henkel

Oct 24, 2017

MIDDLETON - M. "Buzz" Henkel, DDS. Age 81, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare after falling at Heritage Memory Care and breaking his hip. Buzz was born on Feb 6, 1936 at home because of a brutal storm that made it impossible for the doctor to reach the hospital or their home. Buzz was...

Laforrest Scott

Laforrest Scott

Oct 24, 2017

SUN PRAIRIE - LaForrest "Forrie" June Scott, age 83 passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Meriter Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 9, 1934, the youngest of 5 to Forrest and Thelma Griswold. She married the love of her life Richard Marvin Scott on May 15, 1954. They raised their family together...

Ruth Alighieri

Ruth Alighieri

Oct 23, 2017

Sun Prairie- Ruth R. Alighieri, 71, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, October 23, 2017. She fell victim to Alzheimer's, which progressed rapidly. She was born on May 16, 1946, in Madison and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1964. Ruth worked for Bormann's Apparel for 20+ years then was a real estate agent for...

Bruce Haug

Bruce Haug

Oct 23, 2017

McFarland - Bruce Alan Haug of McFarland (WI) died October 23 at the age of 75. He was born December 26, 1941, at Black River Falls Wisconsin, the son of Milton and Ethel Haug. As a commercial photographer, Haug was a fixture in the Madison advertising world until his retirement a decade ago. He is survived by his...

Shelly Gabris

Shelly Gabris

Oct 22, 2017

Sun Prairie - Shelly L. Gabris, age 43 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born on August 4, 1974 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lauri Johnson and Victor Gabris. In her younger years, Shelly had been awarded many ribbons for swimming and being in pageants. She was also very active in piano,...

Barbara Robinson

Barbara Robinson

Oct 22, 2017

Barbara Robinson, age 90, of Madison, died on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Brookdale Stonefield Middleton. She was born on April 19, 1927 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ray and Linda (Weber) Hammond. Barbara attended the Kenosha Orthopedic-Open Air School, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated early from Mary D. Bradford High School. With steadfast determination to go...

Barbara Warner

Barbara Warner

Oct 21, 2017

SUN PRAIRIE - Barbara Ann Warner, age 67, of Sun Prairie, departed this life on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Saint Mary's Care Center. Daughter of Joyce Elaine (Gehri) Stetler and Harry Carl Stetler, Barb was born June 20, 1950, in Mauston, Wisconsin. Graduating from Mauston Area High School in 1968, Barbara was a member of the National...

Joanne Petit

Joanne Petit

Oct 21, 2017

SUN PRAIRIE - JoAnne M. Petit, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1939, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Stella (Kennedy) McGowan. She graduated from Madonna Catholic Girls School in 1957. JoAnne was united in marriage to John Petit on November 18,...

Randy Stulken

Randy Stulken

Oct 20, 2017

Cottage Grove - Randy Stulken, age 55, of Cottage Grove, died Friday October 20, 2017, at University Hospital after a brief illness. Born Randall Kent Stulken on October 30, 1961, in La Crosse, WI, he later moved with his family to Viroqua, WI, where he graduated from high school in 1979. His love and passion for music led...

Susan Olstadt

Susan Olstadt

Oct 19, 2017

Sun Prairie - Susan P. Olstadt, age 68, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 14, 1949, the daughter of Donald Sr. and Beverly (Dean) Young. Sue enjoyed spending time with her children and friends. She was an active member of Christ Presbyterian Church and...

Barbara Mcintyre

Barbara Mcintyre

Oct 19, 2017

SUN PRAIRIE - Barbara L. McIntyre, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born May 28, 1926, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry O. and Edna C. (Lindauer) Jaastad. She married the love of her life, Donald J. McIntyre September 4, 1948, in Eau Claire and...

Gregory Franken

Gregory Franken

Oct 18, 2017

Gregory Eugene Franken of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was a steadfast husband, father, and grandfather. He built a wonderful life for his family and created lasting friendships. Greg passed away from cancer on October 18, 2017, with his family by his side. He was 70 years old. Born June 7, 1947, in Sioux Center, Iowa, Greg was the oldest...

Ursula Rathburn

Ursula Rathburn

Oct 18, 2017

DANE-The subject of the book My Pretty Fré�ulein has lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. Ursula Inge Margaret (Rauch) Rathburn departed this life on October 18, 2017. She was born in Mainz, Germany on October 24, 1935. She grew up in the small wine city, Ingelheim am Rhein, where her father was a biochemist for Boehringer Ingelheim. In...

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