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.
Patricia Allen
May 15, 2018
Madison - Patricia S. Allen, 84, of Madison, passed away on May 15, 2018 at the University of Wisconsin Madison University Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1933 in Middletown, New York the daughter of Joseph and Olga Shumake. She married Vernon Allen on December 31, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts. Patricia received her doctorate in Educational Psychology...
Richard Wojtas
May 15, 2018
Stoughton- Richard Wojtas, 74, of Blue Island, Illinois, was born December 10, 1943, and peacefully went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 15, 2018, with family, friends, and his dog, Sunny, surrounding him, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. Rich was born in Blue Island and raised in Calumet Park, Illinois, where he met and...
Georgene Vitense
May 15, 2018
Naomi GEORGENE Vitense, age 89, of Madison, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2018. She was the daughter of George and Odie Vitense (both deceased); sister to Yvonne (deceased) and Vicki Vitense; mother of five children - Daniel (deceased), Gayle (Nicholas Biddle), Gary (Robette Shervheim), Gene (Lisa Johnson), and Joel Weitz (Sarah Engler); grandmother to Naomi, Andrew, Jacquelyn,...
Sarah Washburn
May 14, 2018
MADISON - Sarah T. (Sally) Washburn passed peacefully from this life on May 14, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born September 15, 1925 in Lake Mills, Wi. to Frank W. Tillotson and Ellen Faville Tillotson. She grew up on the family farm, along with her siblings, Elizabeth, Alice and David. Sally met her late husband,...
Charles Branton
May 13, 2018
Madison - Charles (Bob) Branton died peacefully at home on May 13, 2018. Bob was born March 24, 1925 in La Valle, WI. He graduated from Reedsburg HS in 1943 and UW-Madison with a BBA in 1950. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his service in the U.S. army in Europe during WWII. He met his future...
Bryan Thompson
May 13, 2018
Thompson, Bryan D. Madison: Bryan Douglas Thompson, age 67, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on May 13, 2018. Bryan was born on May 9, 1951 in Manchester, Iowa to Wayne and Violet (Thierman) Thompson and moved to Madison as a child. He was a 1969 graduate of West High School before attending UW Eau Claire....
Jean Jasen
May 13, 2018
Stoughton- Jean Jasen, age 94, of Stoughton passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018. She was born on June 20, 1923, the daughter of William and Vela Gorman. Jean grew up in Oregon, WI. She attended Marquette University and graduated a dental hygienist. Jean married Stan Jasen, together they raised their family in Beloit and had a summer...
Peggy Kent
May 13, 2018
Madison - Peggy A. Kent (Stralkowski) entered her eternal home on Mother's Day, May 13, 2018, after receiving well wishes and a visit from her family earlier in the day. She fought a valiant 2 ½ year battle with cancer but refused to be defined by it. Her life centered on her family, faith and music, and she...
Kovi Jackson
May 12, 2018
MADISON-Our precious little angel, Kovi Kyrie Jackson, born Aug. 19, 2017, beloved infant son of Jessica Rosas-Tantillo and Tyson Jackson of Madison, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Kovi laughed and smiled throughout his 8 months, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
Laura Felsheim
May 12, 2018
Farm girl joins her navy boy, Laura Felsheim beloved wife of Clements Felsheim died peacefully on May 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. The daughter of John and Mary Michels was born June 20, 1926 in the Town of Berry, WI. She attended a one room school house where she made many lifelong friends "her 8th grade buddies"....
Mary Wahl
May 11, 2018
STOUGHTON-Mary Gertrude Wahl, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Skaalen Nursing Home. Mary was born on May 18, 1928 in Stoughton to Otto and Ruby (Severson) Jasensky. She married Elgart "Al" Wahl on December 5, 1948 in Edgerton. Mary is survived by her children Daniel (Lisa) Wahl and Doug (Mary) Wahl; grandchildren David...
Mary Cuff
May 10, 2018
STOUGHTON - Mary Elizabeth Hill Bittorf Cuff, 80, surrounded by her loving family, was peacefully called home to Jesus on the morning of May 10, 2018, after a three-month battle with cancer. Mary was born October 1, 1937, in Grand Island, NE, the first child of Ralph and Bernice (Yankton) Hill. When Mary was six, the Hills moved...
Richard Grant
May 10, 2018
STOUGHTON - Richard Stephen "Steve" Grant, age 73, passed away on Thursday May 10, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born March 2, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Richard and Anna Mae (Joy) Grant. Steve married Kathryn Williams on November 28, 1964. Steve married Stephanie Reynolds on March 10, 1984 in Dane County....
William Bula
May 10, 2018
William J. Bula, age 63 of Madison, WI, died of glioblastoma on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Bill was born on June 5, 1954 in Palmer, AK and moved to West Lafayette, IN at age two. He met the love of his life, Elizabeth J. Neary at Notre Dame in the architecture library. Their early courtship included a full...
Arlene Failing
May 9, 2018
Arlene Shirley Failing, age 93, passed away on Wed May 9, 2018 in Madison. She was born July 27, 1924 in Madison to the late Arthur and Sadie (Roundy) Allegar. Arlene was a leader and active of Deerfield Lutheran Church, loved making Christmas cookies, knitted blankets and hats for premature babies, volunteered as a tour guide at the...
Sheryl Ruedebusch
May 9, 2018
MADISON Sheryl Ann Ruedebusch (aka Mimi) passed away on May 9, 2018 at the age of 71. Sheryl was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1946 and was currently residing in Columbia, Missouri. She was preceded in Death by her Mother, Beverly J. Hudson, Father, Robert W. Hudson and Brother, David P. Hudson. Sheryl is survived by two children,...
Genrikh Babich
May 9, 2018
Genrikh Babich, 88, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 after a short battle with illness. The only child of Hanin Babich and Liya Shtivelbandt. Genrikh was born on August 5th, 1929 in Berdichev, Ukraine. Following World War II Genrikh met his future wife Galina, on a hiking trip in the Caucasus mountains. They were married...
Michael Lessing
May 9, 2018
MADISON Michael A. Lessing passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born in Pittsburgh to the late Mark and Ruth (Birnbaum) Lessing. He earned a degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He married Sherry Cousin in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1977, and together they raised their loving daughter, Amy, married to Beau Thompson. He was a...
Eunice Ellenberger
May 7, 2018
MADISON--Eunice A. Ellenberger, age 103, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Oakwood Village. She was born on Aug. 23, 1914, in Nadeau, Mich., the daughter of the late Andrew and Hanna (Christiansen) Benson. Eunice graduated in 1932 from Sturgeon Bay High School. She was married to William Ray Ellenberger on June 17, 1950, in Chicago, Ill....
Helen Fossen
May 7, 2018
STOUGHTON - Helen Margaret Fossen age 85, left this earth Monday May 7, 2018. Born on Nov. 16, 1932 near Orfordville, to the late Sever and Clara Wolden. She married Earl Fossen on Sept 10, 1955. Helen was an amazing mother, wife, homemaker, Assistant Librarian at Yahara School. Early in her working life Helen was a typist for...
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