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.
Karla Losenegger
Apr 7, 2018
Madison/Mt. Vernon- Karla E. Losenegger, born January 10, 1936, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on April 7, 2018 at the age of 82 with family by her side. Karla is survived by her husband Dean of 61 years and son Jim "JD" Losenegger. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, May 6,...
Derek Miller
Apr 7, 2018
Madison Derek James Miller, age 51, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the son of James E. and Evelyn May (Glenn) Miller. Derek was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Baguio at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Mount, Illinois on June...
Sanford Dahl
Apr 7, 2018
Dahl, Sanford Deerfield/Mt. Horeb - Sanford Michael Dahl, age 87, passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 25, 1930, in Deerfield to Arnie and Caroline (Haakenson) Dahl. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict as a member of a Recoilless Rifle...
Sally Frankey
Apr 7, 2018
Madison - Sally Ruth Frankey (Reed), age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Sally was born on February 6, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to Clyde and Ruth Reed. Burial will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens at a later date. Sally was a 1953 graduate of Madison West High School. She worked as a secretary for...
Donald Field
Apr 7, 2018
Middleton - Donald Reed Field, 78, of Middleton, Wisconsin passed away in the arms of his loving wife on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the St Mary's Care Center in Madison. He was born March 9, 1940 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Lenore Reed Field and Donald E. Field. He was married for 55 years to...
Don Tibbits
Apr 6, 2018
Stoughton- Don A. Tibbits, age 61, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. His anatomical gift helped two people. Don was born in Ashland on August 22, 1956, the son of John and Mary Tibbits. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1974. On August 9, 1975 Don married Sandra Linzmeier....
Daniel Walters
Apr 6, 2018
Stoughton- Daniel A. Walters, age 78, died suddenly of natural causes on Friday, April 6, 2018. He was born in Madison on December 3, 1939, the son of August and Marion (Brissee) Walters. Daniel graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962 and served his country for 30 years,...
Kevin Krinke
Apr 5, 2018
Waunakee/Martinsville-Kevin "Moose" Krinke, age 68, died suddenly on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at a Madison Hospital. He was born on Feb. 1, 1950, in Madison to Marvin and Doris (Bacon) Krinke. Kevin graduated from Waunakee High School and went on to receive his Degree in Technical Education from U.W. Stout and his Master's degree in Industrial Technology from...
Edward Wellin
Apr 5, 2018
Edward Wellin died, peacefully at home in Madison, supported by loved ones and hospice professionals on Thursday, April the 5th, 2018. Born in Phoenix, N.Y., Edward grew up in Worcester, MA, the son of Eli Wellin and Anna Schnaerson who had emigrated from the Ukraine. He had seven siblings, one of whom, Jeannette Herrick of Washington, DC, survives...
Wayne Aaberg
Apr 3, 2018
Stoughton- Wayne L. Aaberg, age 78, passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on April 16, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Lois Aaberg. Wayne married Sharon McMahon on January 27, 1968 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Together they raised their four children on a tobacco farm...
Bryan Peters
Apr 3, 2018
Peters, Bryan D. Middleton: Bryan D. Peters, age 56, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born Sept. 27, 1961 the son of Nathan and Karen (Kapitzke) Peters. Bryan attended and was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. He was a 1979 graduate of Weyauwega High School, and a 1985 graduate of UW Oshkosh....
Christopher Locke
Apr 2, 2018
Whitewater- Christopher E. Locke, age 44, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Whitewater with his fiancé Jamie Morin and best friend Blake Garlock by his side. A shining light that deeply touched everyone he came in contact with. Christopher was not afraid to set his own course in life but family and...
John Johnson
Apr 2, 2018
MADISON - John E. Johnson, age 89, passed away at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison on Monday, April 2, 2018. John was born to John Johnson and Inga Skaaret Johnson in Portage and grew up in Poynette where he met his high school sweetheart, June Stebbins, of Columbus. June told him it was time to get married,...
Mrs. Eloise Hagedorn
Apr 1, 2018
Madison - Mrs. Eloise Tierney Hagedorn passed away on Sunday April 1, 2018 at Oakwood Village. Eloise was born on February 23, 1920 in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of William and Ella Tierney. She was a graduate of the Fergus County High School and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1942. On July 18, 1943, she...
Richard Syverud
Apr 1, 2018
North Freedom - Richard S. "Rick" "Foot" Syverud, age 49, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home in North Freedom. He was born on February 15, 1969 to Donald and Julia (Lyons) Syverud in Madison. Rick enjoyed his time with his dog, Brutus. He enjoyed poker, and played frequently at HoChunk, and at the World...
Robert Kopp
Apr 1, 2018
Waunakee- Robert A. Kopp, age 76, died on Sunday, April 1, 2018, following a long illness. He was born on February 7, 1942, to Joseph P. and Rose A. (Meffert) Kopp on a farm in Waunakee in the Township of Westport, the youngest of 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He attended St. John's Parochial School and graduated from...
John Dipiazza
Apr 1, 2018
Madison- John S. DiPiazza, age 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison on March 23, 1954, the son of Tony and Mary DiPiazza. On September 22, 1979 John married Linda Benson. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda; two sons, Travis...
Albert Oleson
Apr 1, 2018
MIDDLETON - Albert J. "Al" Oleson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on May 20, 1931, in Lodi, the son of Elmer and Edna (Thureen) Oleson. Albert was a 1950 graduate of Lodi High School. After graduation he attended the University of...
John Sveum
Mar 31, 2018
Madison - John Sveum, 71, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on March 31, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on January 10, 1947, the son of Arthur and Irene Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1965. In 1967 John joined the military and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to the United States,...
Joan French
Mar 31, 2018
Joan Olsen French of Sheboygan and Madison, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 31. Joan was the daughter of Rosa Bodden Boyd of Grand Cayman, West Indies, and Edward F. Boyd, who was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Jamaica, British West Indies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 16, 1934,...
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