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.
Timothy Narowetz
Oct 6, 2017
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. A committal service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday October 12, 2017 in the chapel at Sunset Memory Gardens, 7302 Mineral Point Road, Madison. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Service Sunset Memory Gardens 7301 Mineral Point Rd Madison, Wisconsin 53717 The...
Cleo Michael
Oct 6, 2017
MIDDLETON-Cleo V. Michael (Nee Eltzroth) found peace on October 6, 2017 at the age of 95. Cleo lives on in the hearts of her loving children, Ernie and Luana, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Preceeded in death by her beloved husband Heber and sons Danny and Mikel. All those who knew Cleo will miss...
Henny Schwarz
Oct 6, 2017
Madison - Henny Schwarz, née Kotljar, died on Friday, October 6, 2017 at University Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1920 in Kleinsteinbach, Germany the third child of Rose (Rabinowitz) and Adolph Kotljar. She spent her childhood in Karlsruhe, Germany, before escaping Nazi persecution, by emigrating to the United States in 1937. She lived in New York...
Carol Thompson
Oct 6, 2017
Stoughton - Carol Y. Thompson, age 89, passed away peacefully from a short illness on Friday, October 6, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Mankato, Minnesota on July 15, 1928, the daughter of Christian and Dorothy (Patton) Arnold. Carol worked at Stoughton schools and Sundby Pharmacy before retiring in 1988 to take care of...
Thomas Munro
Oct 5, 2017
Madison - Thomas C. Munro, age 53, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was born on March 28, 1964 to James and Judith (Vriesacker) Munro in Duluth, Minnesota. Tom is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his parents; a sister, Sarah (Alan) Bennett of Monroe; a niece, Devri Bennett; and his aunt, Sara (George)...
John Christopherson
Oct 5, 2017
Stoughton - John A. Christopherson, age 78 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Thursday October 5, 2017 after having a stroke. John was born on July 24, 1939. He was born and raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957. John proudly served in the United States Army and was a Staff Sergeant (E7)...
Carol Shackelford
Oct 4, 2017
Madison - Carol Shackelford, age 95, passed away in her sleep on October 4, 2017 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Carol Lois Schoene was born in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 1921 to Carl and Edith Schoene. An only child, she was close to her many cousins. She attended Denver Public Schools and earned a degree in...
Norman Schaller
Oct 3, 2017
Fitchburg - Norman F. Schaller, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born November 17, 1922 to Fredrick W. Schaller and Lena Gafke Schaller in Belleville, Wisconsin. He grew up in Belleville and graduated from high school there in 1940. He was inducted into the U.S. Army for service in...
Esther Nimmow
Oct 3, 2017
MADISON/WHITEWATER - Esther Marie Nimmow, age 92, passed away peacefully in Whitewater on Tuesday, October 3. She was born on May 26, 1925 in Baraboo, WI to the late William and Marie (Bendien) Knuth. She grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from Baraboo High School. She and the late Waldemar "Walt" Nimmow were blessed with 58 years...
Pj Clark
Oct 3, 2017
Paris Jamal Clark, affectionately known as PJ by his family and friends, was born on March 12th, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Northeast Wisconsin and graduated from Appleton East High School in 2008. PJ attended Saint Xavier University in Chicago and made a lasting impact through the founding of a club and his advocacy for...
Lexie Schoen
Oct 3, 2017
Madison: Lexie was born on October 12th,1935 to Glenn Clark Hill Jr. and Lexie Craig Hill in St. Louis, Missouri as the younger sister of Carol "Big" Hill. Athletic, adventurous and outgoing, Lexie spent a good amount of time in her youth enjoying the outdoors at camp, on the Current River and at the family farm. One core...
Edwin Lightfoot
Oct 2, 2017
Madison - Edwin Niblock Lightfoot, Jr., passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 92 on October 2. Ed was born to Edwin N. and Harriet Grimm Lightfoot in Wauwatosa in 1925. The most important event of his life was his marriage to Lila Smith of Newburgh, NY in 1949, which began a partnership of 67...
Judi Chase
Oct 2, 2017
Pardeeville Judith Ann Chase, age 76, died peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2017, at Cass County Memorial Hospital. Judi was born on September 22, 1941, in Madison at St. Mary's Hospital, the daughter to Robert and E. Virginia(Crosse) Chase. She worked for CUNA Mutual in Madison and then later moved to Colorado. Judi enjoyed camping, traveling, shopping, and...
Laverne Pieper
Oct 1, 2017
Stoughton - LaVerne Milton Pieper, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Caledonia, Minnesota, the son of Milton and Lorena (Krick) Pieper. He married Beverly J. Krieger on June 14, 1958. Vern is survived by his wife Beverly Pieper; children, Pamela (Mark) Sosna of Signal...
Janet Berge
Oct 1, 2017
Deerfield- Janet Loraine Berge, 83 passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 peacefully in her apartment at Aster Assisted Living after a 5 month battle with heart and lung problems. She was born on October 20, 1933 at home in Edgerton WI, daughter of Katherine (Tellefson) Rusch and Harold Rusch. Janet attended country schools in Edgerton and Cambridge and...
Rev. Lohr
Oct 1, 2017
Sun Prairie/ Stoughton - Rev. Hilbert (Bert) Earl Lohr, age 82 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born April 13, 1935 in Hartford, WI to Earl and Viola (Dallman) Lohr. He moved with his family to Juneau, WI, where he attended school and graduated from Juneau High School. He graduated...
Nicholas Cochems
Oct 1, 2017
Madison, WI - Nicholas J. Cochems, age 62 passed away at home on October 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of integrity and kindness with a quick wit that was sure to make people laugh. Family was his number one priority in life. He was an amazing man who cared for loved ones...
Janice Kelly
Sep 30, 2017
MADISON Janice K. Kelly, age 85, of Madison, WI died on Sept. 30, 2017 at The Villa at Middleton Village in Middleton WI. She was born Feb. 23, 1932 in Madison, WI to Arthur and Magda (Nelson) Kittleson. Jan graduated from Central High School in Madison in June 1950. In 1954 she started working for the federal government...
Rhea Myers
Sep 29, 2017
Madison- Rhea B. Myers, aged 91, completed his life's work on September 29, 2017. Rhea, known as RB, was born on April 10, 1926, in Amarillo Texas. Following the death of his mother and sister as a youth, his father, Rhea C brought RB to Wisconsin and pretty much left him on his own. He attended high school...
Christopher Mcgrath
Sep 29, 2017
MADISON - Christopher Colin McGrath, age 49, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away from complications due to colon and liver cancer on Fri September 29, 2017. Chris was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 25, 1968 to Michael and Peggy (Martin) McGrath. Chris was known as "Critter" to his family. Chris graduated with a...
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