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.

Lee Waag

Lee Waag

May 17, 2017

Stoughton- Lee G. Waag, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. He was born in Stoughton on September 3, 1934, the son of Gilman and Valborg Waag. Lee graduated from Stoughton High School in 1952. He worked at Greig Machine Shop for several years. Lee's passion was farming. He purchased his grandfather's farm...

Mary Bernards

Mary Bernards

May 17, 2017

Mary Jane (Kipp) Bernards, age 95, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born October 8, 1921, in Hampton, IL to Harry Kipp and Mary Etta (Lear) Kipp. Mary was married to Henry Bernards on April 3, 1946, in Muscatine, Iowa. Surviors include son, Kenneth (Margaret) Bernards of Waunakee; daughter,...

Lynette Mosher

Lynette Mosher

May 17, 2017

Mosher, Lynette "Rusty" Madison: Lynette "Rusty" Mosher, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 17th, at UW Hospital, after a courageous battle with an unexpected aggressive illness. She was born on December 14, 1945 in England. Her father was an American GI and her mother was an English war bride. They moved to...

Brian Crusan

Brian Crusan

May 16, 2017

Morrisonville/DeForest - Brian Lee Crusan, age 30 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born on September 27, 1986 in Madison, the son of David Crusan and Jan (Miller) Crusan. In 2005, Brian graduated from DeForest High School. He currently was attending MATC obtaining a degree in the HVAC program. While attending school, he worked...

Raymond Cooper

Raymond Cooper

May 16, 2017

Madison- Raymond E. Cooper, age 99, of Madison, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on August 8, 1917 in Waunakee, WI, to Raymond and Caroline (Fleiner) Cooper. He graduated from Waunakee H.S. and after one year at UW-Whitewater went on to enlist in the U.S. Army during WWII,...

Rita Meihsner

Rita Meihsner

May 15, 2017

Rita Jane Meihsner of Middleton, Wi, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's, at Agrace Hospice Care, Madison. Rita was daughter of Claude and Laura Jackson, and was born October 28, 1935. She was united in marriage to Reinhold Meihsner in Independence, Wi on August 28, 1957. She grew up on a...

Melvin Miller

Melvin Miller

May 15, 2017

Melvin Frederick Miller passed away the morning of May 15, 2017 in the loving care of the staff at Bright Star Senior Living Center, Madison, WI. Melvin was born March 21, 1924 on a farm in Savanna, IL. He and his brother Merle would fish and hunt along the Mississippi River. Melvin graduated from Savanna High School in...

Jeffrey Dalton

Jeffrey Dalton

May 14, 2017

Jeffrey Alan Dalton passed away peacefully on Sunday May 14, 2017 after a brave battle against cancer. Jeff was born to Joseph A Dalton and Emily Louise Dalton (Uttenweiler) on February 11, 1961 in Madison, WI. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1979 and attended UW Oshkosh. Jeff was employed as a collections specialist at Thomas...

Mae Benisch

Mae Benisch

May 14, 2017

Stoughton- Mae M. Benisch, age 85, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Azura Memory Care. She was born in Stoughton on September 12, 1931, the daughter of Herman and Myrtle Hermanson. Mae graduated from Stoughton High School and from Cosmetology College. On May 3, 1952 she married Robert Benisch. Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army...

Patricia Moe

Patricia Moe

May 14, 2017

Stoughton- Patricia Moe, age 90, passed away peacefully Sunday May 14, 2017 on what would have been her 68th wedding anniversary. She was born in Stoughton on July 20, 1926 to Edward and Ida Mae Amundson. Pat graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944 and Bernhardt Secretarial School in 1945. She married the love of her life Seamon...

Barbara Wilberg

Barbara Wilberg

May 14, 2017

Stoughton- Barbara Jo Wilberg, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born in Freeport, Il on October 3, 1946, the daughter of Robert and Peggy Bunnell. On January 11, 1964 Barb was united in marriage to Bruce Wilberg. She worked at Stoughton Hospital for 43 years in many departments. Barb loved...

Curtis Bonds

Curtis Bonds

May 14, 2017

Madison- Curtis Anthony Bonds, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 14, 2017 due to a tragic accident. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital on February 26, 1987, the son of Robin Smith and Anthony Curtis Bonds. Curtis will be remembered for his beautiful smile and contagious laugh. He was an avid Packer Fan, always cheering...

Paul Everson

Paul Everson

May 14, 2017

Paul Joseph Everson, 58, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Mother's Day, May 14, 2017 after a long and difficult condition. Paul was born on December 25, 1958, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He attended St. James Elementery School and graduated Madison West High School in 1977. Paul worked as a foreman on a painting crew when,...

Donald Kalscheur

Donald Kalscheur

May 13, 2017

ASHTON/ WAUNAKEE-Donald W. "Don" Kalscheur, age 90, passed away peacefully at St Mary's Hospital in Madison on Saturday, May 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madison on February 5, 1927, to Joseph and Johanna (Ripp) Kalscheur. Donald married Joan Pickarts on Nov. 6, 1965, and they spent 51 cherished years together. Don was...

Richard Cody

Richard Cody

May 13, 2017

Madison - Richard "Dick" Cody, born May 15, 1932 who not only was a beloved father to us and a friend to so many, but also the beloved husband of 60 years to the one true love of his life, his wife Gayle Cody, passed away on May 13, 2017 after a brave fight against cancer. Dad fought...

Naomi Cleave

Naomi Cleave

May 13, 2017

Madison - Naomi H. (Abrahams) Van Cleave, age 92, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village East, May 13, 2017. Naomi is survived by children Mark and Cindy Van Cleave of Menomonee Falls, WI; Bruce and Mary Van Cleave of Mequon, WI; Barbara and David Sheridan of Columbia, SC; and Jay and Julie Van Cleave of Elm Grove, WI...

Thomas Church

Thomas Church

May 12, 2017

Thomas Orin Morrie Church, age 82, of Madison, WI, passed away on May 12, 2017. Tom was the son of the late Robert Ebenezer Church and Viola Edna (Miller) Church. He was united in marriage with Clara O. Acker on June 14, 1956 at St. Bernard's Church in Middleton, WI. Tom was an extraordinary man, husband, father, sailor,...

Orlin Otterson

Orlin Otterson

May 12, 2017

MADISON - Orlin John Otterson, age 95, passed away on Fri. May 12, 2017 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. He was born Apr. 14, 1922 in Taylor, son of the late John and Inga (Halvorson) Otterson. Orlin is a graduate of Blair High School. He married Betty Jane Jost on June 21, 1947....

Mario Prindiville

Mario Prindiville

May 12, 2017

Middleton - Mario J. Prindiville, age 45 of Middleton, was called home on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home due to heart complications. He was born on January 23, 1972 in Madison, the son of Charles Prindiville and Rita (Kuenzi) Prindiville. Mario had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room. He...

James Dolister

James Dolister

May 11, 2017

MADISON-James "Jim" Dolister, age 78, died peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Jim was a kind gentleman who treated others with respect. He listened more than he talked and valued his personal and professional relationships. Jim had a banking career that spanned more than 50 years. At age 56, he founded Capitol Bank and served as President, CEO...

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