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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Shelly Gabris
Oct 22, 2017
Sun Prairie - Shelly L. Gabris, age 43 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born on August 4, 1974 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lauri Johnson and Victor Gabris. In her younger years, Shelly had been awarded many ribbons for swimming and being in pageants. She was also very active in piano,...
Barbara Robinson
Oct 22, 2017
Barbara Robinson, age 90, of Madison, died on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Brookdale Stonefield Middleton. She was born on April 19, 1927 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ray and Linda (Weber) Hammond. Barbara attended the Kenosha Orthopedic-Open Air School, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated early from Mary D. Bradford High School. With steadfast determination to go...
Barbara Warner
Oct 21, 2017
SUN PRAIRIE - Barbara Ann Warner, age 67, of Sun Prairie, departed this life on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Saint Mary's Care Center. Daughter of Joyce Elaine (Gehri) Stetler and Harry Carl Stetler, Barb was born June 20, 1950, in Mauston, Wisconsin. Graduating from Mauston Area High School in 1968, Barbara was a member of the National...
Joanne Petit
Oct 21, 2017
SUN PRAIRIE - JoAnne M. Petit, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1939, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Stella (Kennedy) McGowan. She graduated from Madonna Catholic Girls School in 1957. JoAnne was united in marriage to John Petit on November 18,...
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