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.
Casey Shotts
Sep 9, 2017
Sun Prairie - Casey Christine Shotts, age 37, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 16,1980, the daughter of Gary D. Shotts and Susan Hill. Casey enjoyed life with her girls Hayley and Hannah. The three of them have an incredible network of friends...
Brian Holtz
Sep 9, 2017
Services will be held at a later date. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
William Simmons
Sep 9, 2017
Madison: William "Bill" Edward Simmons, loving father, grandfather, and husband passed on to heaven to be with Ruth, his loving wife of 61 years on September 8, 2017. Bill was an amazing man who touched so many lives with his humor, smile, and kindness. Bill was born on October 8, 1930, to William Max Simmons and Anna Marie...
John Cook
Sep 9, 2017
McFarland - John S. Cook, age 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. John was born and raised in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Anna Cook. John attended Stoughton High School where he excelled in track, basketball and football, graduating in 1949. He met, fell in love...
Anne Koller
Sep 9, 2017
MADISON Anne Koller age 62 passed away at Agrace Hospice on Saturday September 9, 2017. She was born September 17, 1954 to Norbert and Joyce Koller. Anne graduated from Edgewood High School in 1972. She attended school at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center and earned a degree in Radiologic Technology. Anne's education led her to work in this...
Michael Gerke
Sep 9, 2017
De Forest - Michael A. Gerke, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his home in De Forest. He was born on March 17, 1961, in Tomah, WI, the son of Royce and Marjorie (Lancaster) Gerke. Mike graduated from Madison East High School in 1980. He then attended MATC to attain his welding certification....
Cynthia Caldwell
Sep 9, 2017
Waunakee - Cynthia Mae Brumund Smith Caldwell died in the early hours of Saturday, September 9, 2017, from Alzheimer's, shortly after her 71st birthday. She was born on August 16, 1946, to Alvin Lorenz Brumund and Dorthe Mae Maxwell Brumund, the second of three daughters, in Waukegan, Illinois. Cyndy was a compassionate and happy daughter, sister, wife, mother,...
Marilyn Barber
Sep 9, 2017
Stoughton- Marilyn Jean Hughes Barber, age 63, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Marilyn was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband John Barber; son, John (Ann) Barber; sister, Carol (Pete) Peterson and Brenda (Claude) Gunderson; brother Rowland (Michael) Hughes; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by...
Mark Cook
Sep 9, 2017
MADISON Mark E. Cook, 61, passed away on September 9 in his home, surrounded by his family. Born April 12, 1956, in Houma, Louisiana, Mark grew up in Houma, where he married his high school sweetheart, Ellen Burleigh Cook. As a teen, Mark spent summers working on his uncle's large farm, where he grew to understand many of...
Mildred Williams
Sep 8, 2017
Mildred Boyce Williams died Friday, September 8, 2017 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was 91. Mildred was born in 1926 and was raised in Massena, New York. She was the daughter of Abel Boyce and Elizabeth Hare Boyce. She had 5 siblings, Hattie Boyce, John Boyce, Elmer Boyce, Ruth Hogan, and Kate Silmser. She outlived them all. Growing up...
Emma Sorensen
Sep 7, 2017
Stoughton - Emma Sophia Sorensen, aka (Moe), age 14, passed away on September 7, 2017 at the UW Children's Hospital. She was born on December 8, 2002, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Michelle (Laughlin) Sorensen. Emma went to Pumpkin Patch preschool, Fox Prairie, River Bluff, and then onto Stoughton High School. Emma was very involved...
Thomas Bick
Sep 5, 2017
Thomas Peter Bick, age 52, of Middleton passed away on the 5th of September 2017. He was born on the 25th of August 1965 in Englewood, New Jersey. The son of Gunter Bick and Araceli Bick. He married Eve Ertl on the 3rd of June 1995 in Appleton, WI. Tom's father's work allowed him to spend his childhood...
Milton Austin
Sep 5, 2017
Sun Prairie - Milton G. Austin, age 88, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer's on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Hyland Crossing in Sun Prairie. He was born on May 6, 1929, in Madison, WI, the son of Carl and Agnes (Johnson) Austin. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Debra), Steve (Cindy), Patricia and Susan....
Robert Clack
Sep 3, 2017
Robert A. Clack (Bob), age 55, of Waunakee passed away on September 3, 2017 in Manitowish Waters, WI. He was born on February 28, 1962 in Madison, son of Willis and Alice Clack. He married Jean (Cunningham) on August 8, 1992, they had just celebrated 25 happy years together. Bob graduated from Monona Grove High School and University...
Olive Herstand
Sep 3, 2017
Madison- Olive Cohen Herstand passed away September 3rd, 2017. She was 90 years old. Preceded in death by brother Allen Cohen and parents Ruth Lewis and Jack Cohen. She is survived by her son, Marc Herstand, daughter, Robin Herstand, daughter in-law, Judith Herstand and grandchildren Ari Herstand, Micah Cowsik-Herstand, Amy Draheim and Vidya Cowsik-Santosh. Funeral service will be...
Sean Allen
Sep 2, 2017
Madison-Sean Michael Allen of Madison passed away unexpectedly at home, entering into the presence of his Savior on September 2, 2017. Sean was born on September 28, 1988, in Madison, the son of Randy W. Allen and Mary B. Allen (Pohlkamp). Sean was the proud and loving father of Sean Michael Wayne Allen, Jr., age 8. A 2007...
Arnold Imholte
Sep 2, 2017
Arnold "Arnie" Imholte, age 57, passed away on Sat. Sept. 2, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his family. Arnie was born Nov. 22, 1959 in Saint Cloud, MN, the son of Andrew and Elaine (Sauter) Imholte. Arnie is a graduate of Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, MN. He married Jane Marie Kremer on Aug. 30, 1986....
Dorothy Duerst
Sep 1, 2017
Dorothy Mae Duerst, age 79, of Sun Prairie, entered into eternal peace on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was born on January 28, 1938, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Blascka) Suchomel. Dorothy was united in marriage to Maynard Duerst on April 21, 1978. Dorothy volunteered for the Sun Prairie EMS for several years. Some of Dorothy's favorite...
Ruth Barth
Aug 31, 2017
Ruth Irene Barth, age 94, of Madison/Mt. Horeb passed away on August 31, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on August 4, 1923 in Muscoda Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Grace Bobb. Ruth married Max Barth on August 23, 1953 in Mt. Horeb. Ruth was a homemaker who centered her life around her family....
Debra Mueller
Aug 31, 2017
Debra Ann Mueller, born on June 20, 1959, finally found long-lasting peace surrounded by her daughters and sister, Cynthia, on August 31, 2017, following complications from a heart attack and stroke. Debra lived most of her life in Portage where she raised her two daughters. For many years, she managed various Kwik Trip stores in Portage. She worked...
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