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.
Cheryl Weston
Mar 23, 2018
Madison: Cheryl Sue Rosen Weston, age 71, passed away peacefully Friday March 23, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born August 18, 1946 the daughter of Seymour and Ethel Rosen in Chicago, IL. Cheryl was a UW Law Professor, and co-founder of Cullen, Weston, Pines and Bach. She loved to bake, was an avid lover of...
Wilson Krueger
Mar 23, 2018
Wilson "Buddy" Mathew Krueger, Jr. died at the Tomah VA Medical Center on March 23, 2018, Tomah, WI from dementia. He was 81. Buddy was born on September 17, 1936, in Cleveland, OH to his parents, Wilson and Mary Krueger. He served in the US Air Force for more than 20 years. He earned an Associate in Arts...
Ricky Knight
Mar 23, 2018
Stoughton- Ricky Alan Knight, age 61, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend. He left us too soon as a result of complications from surgery and a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Fort Crowder MO on May 23, 1956, Ricky's childhood was full of adventures with his extended family,...
Beverly Olson
Mar 22, 2018
Stoughton- Beverly A. Olson, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 following a brief illness. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 12, 1931, the daughter of Barney and Selma Dillun. Beverly graduated from Ft. Atkinson High School in 1950. After graduation she worked for the Fort Atkinson school district. On August 18, 1962 she...
Katherine Lee
Mar 22, 2018
WAUNAKEE/WESTPORT-Katherine B. Lee, age 74, died on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at her home in Waunakee. Katherine was born in Waunakee on May 20, 1943, to Nicholas and Anna (Kadrlik) Breuch. She married Elmer Lee at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Westport on June 3, 1967, and resided in Westport recently moving to Waunakee. Kate...
Kristi Otteson-Whiteside
Mar 22, 2018
Madison- Kristi Otteson-Whiteside, age 45, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her home. She was born in Madison on May 16, 1972, the daughter of Andy and Gaylene Otteson. Kristi graduated from LaFollette High School in 1990. She worked for WPS, AFSCME Council 24, and Metro Market. Kristi was a strong union supporter. On September...
Michael Quinn
Mar 21, 2018
Sun Prairie Michael Francis Quinn, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1944, to Michael Francis and Anna(Matlack) Quinn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1963, Michael left Philadelphia and joined the Air Force. He was stationed at the Air Force Base in Minot, North Dakota, where he took part in protecting...
Delbert Schutz
Mar 21, 2018
WAUNAKEE--Delbert G. "Del" Schutz, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at home with his family by his side. He was born March 5, 1931, in Loganville, Wis., the son of George and Florence (Volk) Schutz. Delbert was united in marriage to Alice Ederer on Aug. 16, 1955. He was proud of accomplishing 40 years of working...
Kevin Elliott
Mar 21, 2018
MADISON-Kevin E. "Cat" Elliott, 60, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2018. He was born on Sept. 9, 1957, son of John (Jack) and Karen (Brandenstein) Elliott. Kevin was an avid hunter, skier and star athlete at Waunakee High school in football and track (1972 - 1976) where he was given his nickname, Cat, for his speed and...
Lydia Wills
Mar 20, 2018
Madison - Lydia Wills [Robold] passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2018 in Shawnee, Kansas. She was 89. Lydia was born in Nurnberg, Germany on June 5th, 1928 to Katie and Josef Robold. She learned English at an early age because her father told her it was the best thing she could do for herself. Her English skills...
Maurice Kiley, Jr.
Mar 20, 2018
Madison/Maple Bluff -- Maurice William Kiley, Jr., age 99, died in his home at Attic Angel Place, Tuesday morning, March 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, "Lovely Lady", the former Jeanne Lee Devereaux (1925-2011). Maurice Kiley was born April 17, 1918 in Clintonville, WI. His parents were Maurice W. Kiley (1889-1950), a second...
Glenn Douglas
Mar 19, 2018
Deerfield- Loving husband and doting father, Glenn D. Douglas, passed away at home, peacefully but far too soon, on Monday, March 19, 2018. His generosity, kind heart and impish shenanigans will be missed by dear friends and family from the Chicago area and Hartford to Madison and Deerfield, and all the speedways along the way. Glenn is survived...
Linton Brice
Mar 19, 2018
MADISON Linton William Brice, age 25, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 in Panola, TX. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1993 to Chiquita Ann Walker and William Lee Brice. Linton moved to Madison at an early age. He graduated Middleton High School. After high school, Linton pursued his dreams of becoming an aspiring...
Anita Gurda
Mar 19, 2018
Madison: Anita "Nita" Gurda, age 98, passed away on March 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late George Gurda. Born in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, May 21, 1919 to Fred and Hazel (Miller) Hanneman. After graduating from Mt. Horeb High School in 1937, 'Nita attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison) where she majored in Home Economics, graduating in 1941....
Albert Kanner
Mar 18, 2018
Madison - Albert V. "Al" Kanner, MD, age 87, died peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Attic Angel Health Center in Middleton after battling multiple myeloma since 2010. He was born on February 11, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Leo and June (Lewin) Kanner. Al attended Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Medical School....
Howard Cole
Mar 18, 2018
Howard D. Cole, age 84 of Middleton passed away on Mar 18, 2018 at his home in Middleton WI. He was born on Dec. 6, 1933 in Topeka, KS, the son of Pearl and Howard Roger Cole. He married Ruth Lewis on Jan. 28, 1985 in Madison WI. Howard graduated from University of Kansas in 1956 with a...
Marilyn Schten
Mar 18, 2018
MADISON Marilyn Murdock Schten, passed away peacefully, at age 88, on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Lynn was born in Portland, ME on Jan. 4, 1930 to Lauretta and Willis Murdock. Her family moved to Barre, VT several years later. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1952 and was employed as an elementary school teacher. In 1955,...
Norman Johnson
Mar 18, 2018
Madison: On March 18, 2018, Norman Johnson died peacefully at age 90, surrounded by friends and family. Born in Detroit, he grew up on a farm in Milford, Michigan where he worked hard, became an expert in tree climbing and causing trouble with his brother, Ollie. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17, and spent...
Mary Holt
Mar 18, 2018
Mary Baines Rendall Holt, 75, passed away on March 18, 2018, at Attic Angel in Madison, WI. She left this Earth too early, but will be remembered as the best mom, grandma, and friend who was always willing to lend a helping hand and inspire others to do the same. Mary was born on May 10, 1942 in...
Christopher Bertram
Mar 18, 2018
Christopher Robert Bertram, cherished husband, son, grandson, uncle, brother, and friend passed away at his home in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday March 18th at the age of 32. Chris is survived by his loving wife Pamela Hall and her parents Dan and Lori Hall, parents Rebecca Bertram and William Bertram, sister Elizabeth Bertram, niece Alexandria Vedvik, grandmother Helen...
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