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.
Roger Grosse
Jul 8, 2017
WAUNAKEE- Roger W. Grosse, age 63, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Roger was born September 13, 1953 in Madison WI at St. Mary's Hospital, to parents Clayton Grosse and Rose Grosse (nee Buechner). His is survived by his mother Rose; his siblings Diane Henry (Bill), Gary Grosse (Tamie), and Janet Duhr (Chris Davis); and his son...
Kenneth Ebbe
Jul 8, 2017
Ken Ebbe, age 68, of Middleton passed away on July 8, 2017 at UW-Madison Hospital after courageously battling medical complications in his fight against MDS. He was born on November 22, 1948 to Richard and Shirley Ebbe of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He married Kathy Fahl on April 26, 1969. He worked in computer sciences for UW- Madison up...
Robert Annen
Jul 8, 2017
Robert P. Annen was at home, comfortable, and surrounded by family when he passed away on July 8th. He is survived by his wife Delores (Capaci); his children Vickie (Donald) and Steven (Colleen); his grandchildren Alexandra, Amelia, Matea, and Demeke; his siblings Donald (Dorothy), Janet (Anthony), Doris (Charles), Elizabeth (Robert), Lorna (Joel), Marilyn, Michael (Jane) , Rodney, and...
Myrna Hack
Jul 7, 2017
Stoughton- Myrna Hack passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017 at her home with her family around her after a long battle of ovarian cancer. She was born in Stoughton on April 1, 1963 a daughter of Janet and Leland Hack. Myrna was always happy go lucky. She wanted everyone else to be happy too. Myrna was...
Barbara Cook
Jul 7, 2017
Stoughton- Barbara L. Cook (nee Lemonds), age 73, of Stoughton, passed away as a result of a recent injury, on July 7, 2017, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Barbara was born on September 14, 1943 in Traverse City, Michigan, to Bruce and Eileen (nee Gardner) Lemonds. In Barbara's younger years she lived in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin....
Herbert Jordan
Jul 7, 2017
MADISON Herbert P. Jordan, 89, of Madison, WI passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Herb was born on January 31, 1928 in Prairie du Chien, WI, son of the late Reverend Franklin and Leona (Beidelman) Jordan. After graduating from Hartford High School, Herb served in the United States Army. He then graduated...
Sol Bloomenkranz
Jul 7, 2017
MIDDLETON, WI - Sol Bloomenkranz, age 93, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 7, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL to Max and Frieda Bloomenkranz on December 4, 1923. As a teenager, Sol traveled to Poland to visit his relatives which inspired him to study and work internationally. During World War II Sol interrupted his studies...
Les Vale
Jul 7, 2017
Sun Prairie- Leslie "Les" Theodore Christian Vale, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Agrace. He was born on May 26, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Ole and Jerona (Hermanson) Vale. He married Alma Haarklau on August 30, 1947 in De Forest, WI. Together they raised four children and were married for 66...
Audrey Dean
Jul 6, 2017
Madison-Audrey Dale Dean passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at age 89. She was born in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to Walter and Marion Dale. She graduated from Lake Geneva High School Class of 1946. Audrey graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago (now Rush University) in 1949. She practiced as a Registered Nurse in Illinois until...
Dorothy Weigle
Jul 6, 2017
MADISON Dorothy Jean "Dot" Weigle passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at age 94. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Albert and Margaret (Williams) Uhl. Dorothy graduated from Van Wert High School, Class of '41 and the International Business College in Fort Wayne, IN in 1943. She married Richard N. Weigle in Van Wert...
Caleb Ditsch
Jul 6, 2017
Stoughton- Caleb Damion Ditsch was born prematurely on May 27, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital where he received excellent care by nurse Karen and the entire NICU staff for six weeks before being allowed to go home where he lived for only four days with his loving parents, Samanth and Damion Ditsch, and grandparents, Sara and Henry Harrison....
Charles Enger
Jul 5, 2017
Charles Francis Enger age 73, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017 after a short battle with a rare brain disease. Unfortunately, "Rumors of his death have NOT been greatly exaggerated"! He was the son of Elvin and Anna Mueller Enger. He is survived by two children, Jacob R. Enger and Michelle (Michael) Brinkman. Two grandchildren, Vanessa and...
Noah Horton
Jul 5, 2017
Noah Nathaniel Horton, passed away at Meriter Hospital in Madison on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was the precious son of Richard and Sarah (Bennett) Horton. A funeral service will be held at 10:45 am on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at United in Christ Lutheran Church, 4650 Hwy DM, Morrisonville with Rev. T. Brent Walsworth officiating.
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William Harring
Jul 5, 2017
MADISON- William "Bill" David Harring, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Bill was most recently cared for at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove and was a long-time resident of Madison. Bill was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich. and graduated from Michigan State University. He also lived and worked in Glen Haven, Mich.,...
Sylvester Helt
Jul 5, 2017
MIDDLETON - Sylvester "Syl" Helt, age 88, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born in Ashton on Aug. 29, 1928, to William and Rose (Ripp) Helt. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and recently participated on a Badger Honor Flight. He worked...
Patricia Heins
Jul 4, 2017
Eau Claire, Wisconsin - Patricia Marie Heins, age 82, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on July 4, 2017 at her home after a long and valiant battle against lymphoma. She was born April 23, 1935 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elizabeth Marguretta Spearbecker and Andrew Charles (Andreas Karl) Pscheidt. Patricia married William Arthur Heins on August...
Grant Hoffman
Jul 4, 2017
Grant C. Hoffman, age 67 of Napa, CA passed away on July 4, 2017 in a boating accident in Monument Bay, Ontario, Canada while doing what he loved--fishing with his best friend. Grant was born on March 21, 1950 in Wausau, WI, the son of Carlton and Janet Hoffman. Married to Catherine Budd Hoffman for 30 years, they...
Pauline Helgestad
Jul 3, 2017
Deerfield- Pauline A. Helgestad, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie. She was born on October 27, 1930, the daughter of Palmer and Mildred Paulson. Pauline and her sister Mary were raised by their aunt and uncle, Annie and Julius Paulson. Pauline graduated from Cambridge High School. On January 7,...
Rob Radloff
Jul 3, 2017
LAKE TOMAHAWK/MADISON-Robert A. Radloff, age 46, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family. Rob will be dearly missed and we look forward to being reunited with him again. Rob was born on July 25, 1970, and baptized on January 20, 1971. He was confirmed in his Christian...
George Marx
Jul 3, 2017
Middleton/ Marxville- George W. Marx, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Agrace surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1923, in Marxville, the son of John and Mary (Statz) Marx. George was united in marriage on June 17, 1947, to Elizabeth (Betty) Ripp and she preceded him in death on...
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