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.
Esther Nimmow
Oct 3, 2017
MADISON/WHITEWATER - Esther Marie Nimmow, age 92, passed away peacefully in Whitewater on Tuesday, October 3. She was born on May 26, 1925 in Baraboo, WI to the late William and Marie (Bendien) Knuth. She grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from Baraboo High School. She and the late Waldemar "Walt" Nimmow were blessed with 58 years...
Pj Clark
Oct 3, 2017
Paris Jamal Clark, affectionately known as PJ by his family and friends, was born on March 12th, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Northeast Wisconsin and graduated from Appleton East High School in 2008. PJ attended Saint Xavier University in Chicago and made a lasting impact through the founding of a club and his advocacy for...
Lexie Schoen
Oct 3, 2017
Madison: Lexie was born on October 12th,1935 to Glenn Clark Hill Jr. and Lexie Craig Hill in St. Louis, Missouri as the younger sister of Carol "Big" Hill. Athletic, adventurous and outgoing, Lexie spent a good amount of time in her youth enjoying the outdoors at camp, on the Current River and at the family farm. One core...
Edwin Lightfoot
Oct 2, 2017
Madison - Edwin Niblock Lightfoot, Jr., passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 92 on October 2. Ed was born to Edwin N. and Harriet Grimm Lightfoot in Wauwatosa in 1925. The most important event of his life was his marriage to Lila Smith of Newburgh, NY in 1949, which began a partnership of 67...
Judi Chase
Oct 2, 2017
Pardeeville Judith Ann Chase, age 76, died peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2017, at Cass County Memorial Hospital. Judi was born on September 22, 1941, in Madison at St. Mary's Hospital, the daughter to Robert and E. Virginia(Crosse) Chase. She worked for CUNA Mutual in Madison and then later moved to Colorado. Judi enjoyed camping, traveling, shopping, and...
Laverne Pieper
Oct 1, 2017
Stoughton - LaVerne Milton Pieper, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Caledonia, Minnesota, the son of Milton and Lorena (Krick) Pieper. He married Beverly J. Krieger on June 14, 1958. Vern is survived by his wife Beverly Pieper; children, Pamela (Mark) Sosna of Signal...
Janet Berge
Oct 1, 2017
Deerfield- Janet Loraine Berge, 83 passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 peacefully in her apartment at Aster Assisted Living after a 5 month battle with heart and lung problems. She was born on October 20, 1933 at home in Edgerton WI, daughter of Katherine (Tellefson) Rusch and Harold Rusch. Janet attended country schools in Edgerton and Cambridge and...
Rev. Lohr
Oct 1, 2017
Sun Prairie/ Stoughton - Rev. Hilbert (Bert) Earl Lohr, age 82 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born April 13, 1935 in Hartford, WI to Earl and Viola (Dallman) Lohr. He moved with his family to Juneau, WI, where he attended school and graduated from Juneau High School. He graduated...
Nicholas Cochems
Oct 1, 2017
Madison, WI - Nicholas J. Cochems, age 62 passed away at home on October 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of integrity and kindness with a quick wit that was sure to make people laugh. Family was his number one priority in life. He was an amazing man who cared for loved ones...
Janice Kelly
Sep 30, 2017
MADISON Janice K. Kelly, age 85, of Madison, WI died on Sept. 30, 2017 at The Villa at Middleton Village in Middleton WI. She was born Feb. 23, 1932 in Madison, WI to Arthur and Magda (Nelson) Kittleson. Jan graduated from Central High School in Madison in June 1950. In 1954 she started working for the federal government...
Rhea Myers
Sep 29, 2017
Madison- Rhea B. Myers, aged 91, completed his life's work on September 29, 2017. Rhea, known as RB, was born on April 10, 1926, in Amarillo Texas. Following the death of his mother and sister as a youth, his father, Rhea C brought RB to Wisconsin and pretty much left him on his own. He attended high school...
Christopher Mcgrath
Sep 29, 2017
MADISON - Christopher Colin McGrath, age 49, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away from complications due to colon and liver cancer on Fri September 29, 2017. Chris was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 25, 1968 to Michael and Peggy (Martin) McGrath. Chris was known as "Critter" to his family. Chris graduated with a...
Vernon Reed
Sep 27, 2017
MADISON - Vernon "Vern" E. Reed, age 83, passed away on Wed Sept 27, 2017 at Agrace in Fitchburg. Vern was born June 19, 1934 in rural Dodgeville to the late John and Emma (Lee) Reed. He is a 1952 graduate of Dodgeville High School, and 1959 graduate of Platteville State College with a degree in Agriculture and...
Terri Dick
Sep 26, 2017
Sun Prairie Terri Ann Dick, age 53, passed away in hospice on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born on November 13,1963. She is survived by her two sons, Justin Dick of Madison and Adam Dick of Sun Prairie, and her 3 dogs she so loved (Snickers,Jusgie and Smokey). She was born in Madison and moved to Sun...
Marianne Massie
Sep 26, 2017
Madison - Marianne (Christiansen) Massie, 77, passed away on September 26, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1940, in Hurley, WI to Oscar and Ellen (Nelson) Christiansen. Marianne grew up in Hurley, WI and Seymour, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison where she received a degree in Social Work in 1961. Marianne worked for...
Michael Ryan
Sep 25, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Michael Robert Ryan, age 73, Waunakee, passed away at his home September 25, 2017, with family at his side after a short yet courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born August 18, 1944, to Edgar and Alice (Christel) Ryan in Manitowoc. Mike grew up in Valders and graduated with the class of 1962. After high school, Mike enlisted...
James Puccio
Sep 25, 2017
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705
Susan Elbe
Sep 25, 2017
MADISON- Susan Elbe, award-winning poet, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on September 25, 2017 at age 71. Her story began in Sept. 1946, when she was born in Chicago, IL to Harold and Doris Elbe. She grew up in Chicago and Green Bay, WI. Her intelligence and curiosity were evident even as a child when she skipped...
Catherine Drenning
Sep 25, 2017
Catherine E. (Betty) Drenning, age 91, died on Monday morning, September 25, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born September 8, 1926 in Milton Junction, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clifford and Catherine (Vickerman) Wixom. She married James (Jim) Drenning in 1953 and had one daughter, Vicki Drenning. Betty worked at Bergstrom Paper Company in Neenah, Wisconsin as a...
Darlene Luedtke
Sep 24, 2017
MADISON Darlene G. Luedtke, age 88, of Madison passed away on September 24, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on May 14, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of James and Irene (Schutte) Garnier. Darlene graduated from the University of Wisconsin on June 16, 1950, with a degree in Art Education. She married the love of her...
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