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.
Eric Yandell
May 28, 2017
Eric Thomas Yandell, age 50, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 28. Eric was born on June 13, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to Keith and Sharon (Murphy) Yandell. He moved with his family to Madison two months later and attended Madison public schools, graduating from West High in 1984. It was during this time that...
John Lohr, Jr.
May 27, 2017
Now hear this! Everyone alive will die, and at age 91, John "Captain" Lohr, Jr. died peacefully at Four Winds Manor in Verona on May 27, 2017. Among the many jobs he held, he was a custodian for the Madison school district for 35+ years. Captain loved auto racing and general shenanigans of all sorts throughout his life....
Laura Acker
May 27, 2017
WAUNAKEE/ASHTON-Laura M. Acker, age 90, died on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center in Waunakee. Laura was born on May 11, 1927, in Martinsville to George and Magdalena (Frederick) Kohlman. She married LaVerne "Bud" Acker on May 20, 1950, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 2003. Laura was a member of...
David Buchwald
May 27, 2017
Stoughton- David A. Buchwald, age 53, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born in Stoughton on June 24, 1963, the son of Duane and Donna Buchwald. David graduated from Stoughton High School in 1981. He graduated from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 1985. On February 1, 1992 David married Anne St. Onge...
Bruce Mjaanes
May 26, 2017
MADISON - Bruce Richard Mjaanes, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday May 26th, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Beloit Aug 16, 1945 to Ledvin and Marjorie (French) Mjaanes. Bruce was united in marriage to Cheryl Blankenheim on June 8, 1968 in Madison, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in...
Lois Zehner
May 26, 2017
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William Meyer
May 25, 2017
MADISON---William "Bill" L. Meyer age 93 passed away at Agrace Hospice Care on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born in Madison on May 16, 1924 to the late Edmund and Anna (Meier) Meyer. He is a World War II veteran having served 3 years, spending 21 months overseas, with the U.S. Army Medical Corp. He married Alice...
C. Howard Jr.
May 25, 2017
C. Vernon Howard Jr., 82, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Countryside Manor in Sheboygan. He was born on January 29, 1935 in Council Bluffs, IA. Vern grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1953. He received a Navy ROTC Scholarship to attend the University...
Harry Tobias
May 25, 2017
Harry James Tobias of Madison passed away at Capitol Lakes on May 25, 2017 Harry was born on September 28, 1926 in Madison to Vivian Goldman Tobias and Joseph Jacob Tobias. He graduated from East High School in 1944. Harry enlisted and served "overseas in Texas." In 1946, upon completion of his Naval service, he continued his UW...
Mary Muskat
May 24, 2017
Monona - Mary Julia (Barger) Muskat, age 90, of Monona passed away peacefully on May 24, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 17, 1927 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, the first child of Alfred C. and Anne V. (Lamey) Barger. Mary's parents were farmers, but at the time of her birth, they lived and...
Margaret Stadtmueller
May 23, 2017
Margaret (Peg) Spence Stadtmueller Peg succumbed to heart related issues on the morning of May 23, 2017. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Marge Spence. She was united in marriage to John Stadtmueller on July 7, 1962 at Gesu Church in Milwaukee. She did undergraduate and graduate work at...
Theresa Martell
May 22, 2017
Theresa Fraser Martell Born, October 8th, 1913 Deceased on May 22, 2017 Her parents were: Ambrose W. Fraser & Alice E. Flynn She attended Duluth schools including the College of St. Scholastica. When her parents moved to Superior Wis. She continued her education at University of Wisconsin at Superior. She married Euclid E. Martell in Ashland Wis. in...
George Robbins
May 22, 2017
MADISON-George S. Robbins, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born on April 18, 1925 in Glen Ellyn, IL to the late Frederick C. Robbins and Amy (Newman) Robbins. A high school graduate of West Division High School in Milwaukee, George went on to receive his Bachelor of Science at UW-Madison. He devoted over...
Shirley Zweifel
May 21, 2017
Shirley Ann Zweifel, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was born in Madison May 1, 1949, the daughter of Werner "Root" and Emerald "Emmy" (Alexa) Radermacher. She was a 1967 graduate of Middleton High School and was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Zweifel on July 1, 1967 in Middleton. Shirley...
Lorraine Michaels
May 20, 2017
Madison - Lorraine "Susie" Michaels, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born May 15, 1959, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Roycraft) Michaels. Five years ago, Susie married Kim Govier on the 1st day of Spring, and they have been inseparable ever since. They shared their love for playing cribbage and watching movies. Susie is...
Donald Brabender
May 20, 2017
ASHTON/WAUNAKEE - Donald W. "Don" Brabender, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 20th, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born in Ashton on Nov. 20, 1928 to Chris and Gertrude (Wipperfurth) Brabender. Don was united in marriage to Loretta Endres on Oct. 30, 1952 in Waunakee, WI. He was a lifetime member of...
David Usitalo
May 19, 2017
MADISON - David Bruce Usitalo, age 70, of Madison, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI to George and Lea Usitalo. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Manitowoc, Wi, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from U.W. - Madison. David...
Palmer Jacobson
May 19, 2017
Stoughton- Palmer E. Jacobson, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Stoughton on March 5, 1925, the son of Egbert and Palma Jacobson. Palmer graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944. On July 21, 1946 he married Ellen Margaret Nygaard, together they celebrated 70 years of...
Anne Schaefer
May 19, 2017
Schaefer, Anne H. MIDDLETON-Anne H. Schaefer, age 87, passed away the morning of Friday, May 19, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Anne loved life. Her greatest Joy was her family. She cherished her time with all of them; the celebrations, the conversations, the laughter and the quiet times. She loved them all. Anne created a unique bond...
James Bradley
May 18, 2017
James R. "Jim" Bradley of Madison and Fish Creek, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida passed away May 18. Jim was born on October 17, 1925, to Louis and Floretta Bradley. He married Arlene Parman of Madison on January 26, 1952. He graduated from Madison West High in 1943, the University of Wisconsin in 1950, and the Indiana University Savings...
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