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.
Mary Karls
Oct 13, 2017
Mary Ann I. Karls, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Roxbury, WI on August 2, 1932 to Florian and Emma (Breunig) Ballweg. Mary Ann married Alfred F. Karls on June 5, 1951 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Sauk City, WI. Mary Ann...
Michael Grady
Oct 13, 2017
FITCHBURG - Michael J. Grady, age 60, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday October 13, 2017. Michael was born on May 24, 1957 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Lynn (Schappe) Grady; son Jon Grady, daughter Erin (Frank) Fischer; grandchildren Cassidy, Chase and Charlotte Fischer;...
Vance Nelson
Oct 12, 2017
Vance Nelson, age 74, of Mount Horeb, formerly of Madison, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Vance was born in Chicago, IL and met his wife Ann (Sipple) while they both studied Music Education at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Vance worked as a band director for many years throughout the Madison...
Else Solberg
Oct 12, 2017
MADISON - Else Marie Solberg, age 89 passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. She was born April 6, 1928 in Chicago, IL., the daughter of the late Arne and Alvilde Solberg. In 1945 the family bought a farm in Springdale Township, near Mt. Horeb. She attended Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago and graduated in 1945 from Mt....
David Chase
Oct 10, 2017
Sun Prairie Dave died. These are the only words Dave thought necessary beneath his photo. While they perfectly sum up his sense of humor and modesty, we'd like to tell more of his well-lived life. David D. Chase, age 81, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 11,...
Donald Stoffels
Oct 10, 2017
Madison - Don Stoffels, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born on November 12, 1931, in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Herbert R. and Dorothea M. (Zorn) Stoffels. He married Diane A. Hupke on February 12, 1955 in Chicago. He is survived by sons: Dave (Amy), Doug (Mary), and...
Patrick Nowlin
Oct 9, 2017
Stoughton- Patrick A. Nowlin, age 69, died on Monday, October 9, 2017 as a result of an accident. He was born on December 10, 1947, the eldest son of James and Ila Nowlin. Patrick enlisted in the US Army in 1965 and proudly served his country for two years in Germany and two years in Vietnam. Following his...
A. Lutze
Oct 9, 2017
MADISON - A. Frederick "Fritz" Lutze passed away on October 9 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. He was a man of immovably strong faith and a loving family man whose calm demeanor and strength of character took the lead in his day-to-day living. Fritz was born in Sheboygan, WI on April 5, 1927 to August...
William Meythaler
Oct 9, 2017
William (Bill) Meythaler passed away on October 9, 2017 from C.O.P.D. at St. Mary's hospital, where he was born 71 years ago. Save for his last ten years (when he lived in Mt. Horeb), Bill was a lifelong resident of Madison, graduating from Randall, West High, and the UW - all with highest honors. After college, Bill worked...
Lois Fosdal
Oct 8, 2017
Stoughton- Lois (Benson) Fosdal, age 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 8, 2017 following a long illness,. She was born in Stoughton on April 2, 1956, the daughter of Trygve and Lila (Lathrop) Benson. Lois graduated from Stoughton High School in 1974 and from Madison Technical College in 1975 as a...
Barbara Brantner
Oct 7, 2017
COTTAGE GROVE-Barbara Joan (Emberts, Running) Brantner passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday October 7, 2017, at her residence in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Alfred and Lona Emberts, born on May 1, 1934, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She grew up on Eau Claire's north side graduating from Eau Claire High School in the...
Wayne Kussow
Oct 7, 2017
MIDDLETON Wayne R. Kussow kicked the bucket on October 7, 2017. Born to Benjamin and Ruth Kussow in Green Bay on December 1, 1938; he was raised on a small dairy farm near Oconto, WI. A 1957 graduate of the Oconto Falls High School, he enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned a B.S. degree in...
Timothy Narowetz
Oct 6, 2017
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. A committal service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday October 12, 2017 in the chapel at Sunset Memory Gardens, 7302 Mineral Point Road, Madison. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Service Sunset Memory Gardens 7301 Mineral Point Rd Madison, Wisconsin 53717 The...
Cleo Michael
Oct 6, 2017
MIDDLETON-Cleo V. Michael (Nee Eltzroth) found peace on October 6, 2017 at the age of 95. Cleo lives on in the hearts of her loving children, Ernie and Luana, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Preceeded in death by her beloved husband Heber and sons Danny and Mikel. All those who knew Cleo will miss...
Henny Schwarz
Oct 6, 2017
Madison - Henny Schwarz, née Kotljar, died on Friday, October 6, 2017 at University Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1920 in Kleinsteinbach, Germany the third child of Rose (Rabinowitz) and Adolph Kotljar. She spent her childhood in Karlsruhe, Germany, before escaping Nazi persecution, by emigrating to the United States in 1937. She lived in New York...
Carol Thompson
Oct 6, 2017
Stoughton - Carol Y. Thompson, age 89, passed away peacefully from a short illness on Friday, October 6, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Mankato, Minnesota on July 15, 1928, the daughter of Christian and Dorothy (Patton) Arnold. Carol worked at Stoughton schools and Sundby Pharmacy before retiring in 1988 to take care of...
Thomas Munro
Oct 5, 2017
Madison - Thomas C. Munro, age 53, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was born on March 28, 1964 to James and Judith (Vriesacker) Munro in Duluth, Minnesota. Tom is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his parents; a sister, Sarah (Alan) Bennett of Monroe; a niece, Devri Bennett; and his aunt, Sara (George)...
John Christopherson
Oct 5, 2017
Stoughton - John A. Christopherson, age 78 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Thursday October 5, 2017 after having a stroke. John was born on July 24, 1939. He was born and raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957. John proudly served in the United States Army and was a Staff Sergeant (E7)...
Carol Shackelford
Oct 4, 2017
Madison - Carol Shackelford, age 95, passed away in her sleep on October 4, 2017 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Carol Lois Schoene was born in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 1921 to Carl and Edith Schoene. An only child, she was close to her many cousins. She attended Denver Public Schools and earned a degree in...
Norman Schaller
Oct 3, 2017
Fitchburg - Norman F. Schaller, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born November 17, 1922 to Fredrick W. Schaller and Lena Gafke Schaller in Belleville, Wisconsin. He grew up in Belleville and graduated from high school there in 1940. He was inducted into the U.S. Army for service in...
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