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.
John Tonkinson
Jul 2, 2017
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Philip Lewis, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
MADISON- Philip (Phil) Howard Lewis Jr., age 91, passed away on Sunday night, July 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1925, in Robinson, Illinois (20 miles from his hometown of Lawrenceville, Illinois), and was the son of Philip Howard Lewis Sr. (1890-1971), and Florence Sutfin Lewis (1900-1998). He was united in...
Paul Lindley
Jul 2, 2017
Paul Thomas Lindley, of Pontiac, MI died Friday, June 30, 2107 unexpectedly. He was born October 25, 1961 to Jack and Patricia Lindley of Pontiac, MI. Paul is survived by his mother, Patricia; brother, John; sisters, Mary (Larry), Cathy (Joe), and Joan; and nieces Jessica and Megan. Paul was an accomplished musician and an outstanding software developer. A...
Helen Bewick
Jul 1, 2017
MADISON - Helen J. Bewick, at 95, passed away on Sat. July 1, 2017 in Madison. She was born Feb. 18, 1922 in Madison, to the late T.L. and Paula (Zedler) Bewick. Helen went to Randall School and West High School, and graduated from UW Madison. She worked for many years with the American Red Cross, as a...
Janet Jacobson
Jul 1, 2017
Edgerton / Stoughton - Janet L. Jacobson, age 95, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2017 at Edgerton Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1922 in Sullivan, Wisc., the daughter of Harry and Nora (Larson) Olson. At an early age the family moved to the Stoughton and Edgerton areas. She graduated from the Edgerton High School in...
Juanita Bass
Jul 1, 2017
Madison - Juanita Bass, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1940, the daughter of Cleveland and Dorothy (Record) Glasper in Dallas, Texas. Juanita loved putting puzzels together and collecting African art. She prided herself on keeping her family intact and coming...
Jorge Prieto
Jul 1, 2017
Jorge "Chonty" Prieto passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 1st. Born August 11, 1951 to Jorge Prieto and Phyllis Raby in Santiago, Chile, Jorge was the second oldest of eleven children and the oldest son. Jorge was raised in a house full of love, starting from both of his parents down to his youngest sibling. From...
Kenneth Koch
Jun 30, 2017
Sun Prairie - Kenneth J. Koch, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Waunakee Manor. He was born on May 31, 1943, in Waunakee, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Klein) Koch. Ken served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967. On August 10, 1967, he married Susan Weisensel in Sun Prairie. Ken...
Robert Everson
Jun 29, 2017
Stoughton - Robert W. "Bob" Everson, Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoughton on November 5, 1931, the son of Robert Sr and Lillian (Iverson) Everson. Bob graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949, where he was junior year Prom King, four-year...
Martha Lyans
Jun 28, 2017
Madison-Martha Ellen Lyans was born in Madison on October 26, 1951, the second of three daughters, to Glenn M. Lyans and Lois M. (nee Brown) She graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1972 and lived most of her life in Madison, apart from a couple of years in Texas. As a person living with high functioning...
Ronald Osthoff
Jun 28, 2017
Madison- Ronald Terry Osthoff 59 years of Madison, WI passed away 6/28/2017 in West Allis, WI. He was born in Madison 2/11/1958, the son of Evelyn (Stluka) Osthoff and Leonard Osthoff. Graduate of Madison Memorial HS. Worked as a printer after suffering a TBI in a motorcycle accident at 19 years young. Married Kris Karls Osthoff on 6/28/1997....
Lee Steinhorst
Jun 27, 2017
Wauzeka: Lee Chang Hoon Steinhorst, age 33, passed away unexpectedly following a vehicle accident Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born February 28, 1984 in Pusan, Korea. November 21, 1985 he came home to his loving family in Madison, WI. Lee was devoted husband of Jessica, loving father of Emma, Penelope, and Apollo, cherished son of Gail and...
Allen Tubbs
Jun 27, 2017
Janesville - Allen J. Tubbs, age 68, has gone on to join Waylon Jennings, he is currently waiting on Willie and the boys. He passed on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at his home in Janesville, WI. He was born on January 26, 1949, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Dwain and Marie (Kroner) Tubbs. Allen served...
Audrey Myers
Jun 27, 2017
Madison / Green Lake - Audrey Marie Di Martino Myers, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Attic Angel Place surrounded by her family. She was born on November 7, 1926 to Frank and Violet (Holmes) Schaub in Madison. Audrey was united in marriage to Peter Di Martino on August 14, 1945, and he preceded...
Jack Letourneau
Jun 27, 2017
MADISON/MILWAUKEE- Jack LeTourneau, beloved by many in the music business as a well-known audio sound engineer for numerous bands and music venues throughout Midwest and internationally, passed away Tuesday evening, June 27, 2017, at the age of 65 due to cancer. Jack was born to Joseph and Catherine LeTourneau in Madison, WI on December 12th, 1951. He attended...
Aaron Gagliano
Jun 27, 2017
Aaron Scott Gagliano, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2017 in Madison. He was born on December 9, 1970 in Madison, the son of Victor and Yvonne Gagliano. He married the love of his life and best friend, Katrina (Katie) Edna Sand on July 21st 2007 in Minnetrista, MN. In Aaron's youth, he was very energetic...
Joan Mccarthy
Jun 26, 2017
Waunakee: Joan Frances McCarthy, age 86, passed away on Monday June 26, 2017. Joan was born on November 5, 1930, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Cerny. She grew up in Manitowoc Wisconsin and went on to attend college in both Milwaukee and Madison eventually earning her PhD in Educational Psychology. Joan met and married James McCarthy while...
Patricia Ahrens
Jun 26, 2017
Madison, WI / Muskegon, MI - Patricia A. (Dowd) Ahrens passed away comfortably on June 26, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 6, 1927 and lived most of her life there. She moved to Oakwood Village University Woods in Madison, WI in 2009, with her husband Bob, to be closer to family. She enjoyed many...
Collin Schroeder
Jun 26, 2017
Collin H. Schroeder was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on May 13, 1927. As a teenager, he served on the Ski Patrol of Rib Mountain, earned an Eagle Scout Award in the Boy Scouts of America, swam in the Wisconsin River and YMCA pool, and played first chair violin in the Wausau High School Orchestra and soloed often in...
Eugene Bruhnke
Jun 25, 2017
Madison - Eugene Herbert Bruhnke passed away on June 25, 2017 at home with family present. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born in LaCrosse, WI on May 4, 1929 the youngest of nine children to William and Bertha (Lehrke) Bruhnke. He graduated from LaCrosse Central High School in 1948. He then attended LaCrosse...
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