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.

Jean Schwartz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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