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.
Ruth Ward
Nov 21, 2017
MADISON Ruth Ward, age 95, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Brookdale West Memory Care, Madison. She was born in Michigan on December 16, 1921, the daughter of Rudolph and Katherine Stockinger. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc in 1938, and from Manitowoc Business College in 1939. She came to Madison in 1941 and was employed...
James Searls
Nov 20, 2017
James A. Searls, age 72, of Madison, passed away on November 20, 2017 with his wife Cheryl at his side. Jim was born in Oshkosh on December 20, 1944 to Arthur and Edwina Searls. He graduated from Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh. While attending St. Mary's College in Winona, MN, he met the love of his life, Cheryl Kramer....
Anne Scott
Nov 19, 2017
Madison - Anne Scott passed away on November 19, 2017 in Madison. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly. She was born in New York City of Scottish parents and throughout her life she cherished her Scottish heritage. She was a graduate of The Mary Louis Academy of Jamaica Estates in Queens, and St....
Jeanette Godding
Nov 19, 2017
Middleton WI- Jeanette Godding (Haugstad) age 93, passed away Sunday November 19,2017 at her home in Middleton, WI. Jeanette was born on May 27, 1924 in rural Dane County. As a youngster she attended one room schools in the Stoughton and Cambridge area and the West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Her first language was Norwegian and she was always...
Marvin Statz
Nov 19, 2017
Marvin H. Statz passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was the 7th son born to Albert and Elizabeth Statz on March 5, 1947 at their home in Cross Plains. Marvin graduated from Middleton High School in 1965. He married Elvira (Vera) Ripp on May 2, 1968 at St. Peter's Church in Ashton, WI and enjoyed...
Carol Grant
Nov 19, 2017
ASHTON-MIDDLETON-Carol Mae Grant, age 72, of Ashton/ Middleton, died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at AgraceHospice Care in Fitchburg surrounded by family. Carol was born in Madison on April 4, 1945, to Leland and Betty (Marking) Stowell. She was employed at the Dept. of Transportation for over 35 years and retired in 2002. Carol always enjoyed spending time...
Garret Trinrud
Nov 19, 2017
Madison - Garret Duane Trinrud, age 43 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born on April 8, 1974, the son of Dennis and Joan (Wickline) Trinrud in Janesville, Wisconsin. In 1992, Garret graduated from Waunakee High School. He went on to attend UNLV, Edgewood College and completed his college career with...
Marilyn Zimmerman
Nov 18, 2017
Madison - Marilyn J. Zimmerman, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at The Villa at Middleton Village. She was born on May 9, 1934 to Michael and Josephine (Brewer) Daly in Madison. She was united in marriage to Walter Zimmerman on July 7, 1952. Marilyn enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and most of all her family,...
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...
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