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.
Georgia Brusk
Feb 17, 2018
WAUNAKEE/BROOKFIELD, WI-Georgia was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Rudolph and Ellen Doelger (Long) at home, as was the practice in 1917, on Christmas day. On the same day, the family experienced a chimney fire! What a start! She passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center at the age of 100. One...
Elizabeth Skowlund
Feb 17, 2018
MADISON Elizabeth S. "Betty" Skowlund passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2018 at age 101. Betty was born in West Swanzey, New Hampshire on June 13, 1916 to Ivan and Lizzie (Batchelder) Scribner. She graduated from Keene State Teacher's College. While attending summer school at the UW-Madison, she met Alan H. Skowlund. They married on August 6, 1940...
Marie Ziegler
Feb 16, 2018
WAUNAKEE- Marie G. Ziegler, age 98 died peacefully on Feb. 16, 2018 at Waunakee Manor. She was born in the Town of Springfield on Nov. 15, 1919, the daughter of Ludwig and Catherine (Noltner) Endres. She married Raymond J. Ziegler (1918-1993) on April 13, 1944. Together they farmed and raised their family in Waunakee. Marie was a woman...
Marion Raether
Feb 15, 2018
VERONA Marion Raether passed away peacefully on February 15, 2018 at Noel Manor. She was born on April 14, 1915, in the township of Milford, the last of five children to Anna (Moll) and Edward Altenburg. Marion was united in marriage to Gilbert Raether on June 14, 1941, at the Mamre Moravian Church in the Township of Watertown....
Griffin Mcgrath
Feb 14, 2018
Madison - Griffin Glenn McGrath, loving brother, and son passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the young age of 13. Griffin was born in Madison in 2004, son of Andrea and Christopher McGrath. Griffin was a kind, loving, sensitive soul who was adored by his family and friends. His exceptional intelligence and quick...
Clarence Ready
Feb 14, 2018
Madison - Clarence A. Ready joined his beloved wife, Audrey, in heaven on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2018. Known as Red, he was recognized as a humble man who lived his life with integrity and honor. Born in Wausau, WI August 17, 1930, to Clarence and Anne Ready (nee Buncak). Red learned to work hard at an early...
Elnora Wilson
Feb 13, 2018
ELNORA SHIRLEY WILSON Elnora, age 94, died on February 13, 2018 at Heritage Middleton. Elnora Shirley Bemis was born on a dairy farm south of Antigo, Wisconsin, on August 25, 1923. She was the oldest of five children born to Dora Johnson Bemis and Clemans Joel Bemis. Her siblings were Marjorie May, Floyd Clemans, Gordon Joel, and Dean...
Arlene Rasmussen
Feb 13, 2018
Photo EVANSVILLE / MADISON - Arlene M. Rasmussen, 92, passed away on February 13, 2018, from complications of dementia. She was born March 30, 1925, to William and Anna (Schmid) Legler. After graduation from Brooklyn High School, Arlene attended vocational college and worked in Madison. She married Glenn Rasmussen in 1943. Both Glenn and Arlene were raised on...
Arlene Leikness
Feb 13, 2018
STOUGHTON - Arlene Carol Leikness, age 87, passed away on Tue Feb 13, 2018 at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation in Stoughton. Arlene was born Dec 4, 1930 in Stoughton to the late Clarence and Emma (Hawkinson) Thompson. She married Henry Leikness on July 25, 1949 in Stoughton. Arlene was a longtime Stoughton resident, and she enjoyed baking. Arlene...
William M.D.
Feb 12, 2018
Dr. William B Hobbins, born August 16th, 1924, in Madison, Wisconsin has passed away in his home on February 11th, 2018. Dr. Hobbins life was about caring for others through his knowledge of medicine and his love of Jesus. Dr. Hobbins became a medical doctor in 1945. His focus was on helping women fight breast cancer with thermography....
Gael Bertolino
Feb 11, 2018
MADISON: Gael Beverly Bertolino, age 80, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at The Villa at Middleton Village nursing home. She was born May 8, 1937 in Pence, WI, the daughter of James and Doris(Robbins) Bertolino of Oregon, WI. Gael received her Bachelor's degree from UW Oshkosh and earned a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications...
Tay'Lor Crawford
Feb 11, 2018
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Lisa Stark
Feb 11, 2018
McFarland - Lisa Field Stark, age 51, passed away on February 11, 2018 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on October 21, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Nils and Nancy (Smith) Nelson. She married Gary Stark on October 1, 2005 in Verona, Wisconsin. Lisa Field had a lifelong passion for music and...
Corinne Heath
Feb 11, 2018
MADISON Corinne M. Heath, 69 of Madison, WI, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 12, 2018. Corinne was born in St. Louis, MO on October 28, 1948, the daughter of Harlin and Mary (Campo) Heath. Corinne graduated from Visitation Academy, St. Louis, MO in 1967. She graduated from Washington University, St. Louis with...
Edward Clapp
Feb 11, 2018
Madison - Edward Clapp, 94, passed away peacefully at Hope & A Future's Adult Family Home on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Edward is survived by his wife, Joyce (Stevenson); his children Alan (Lauri) Clapp and Janet (Tim) Nebel; and his grandchildren Sarah Clapp and Amy Clapp. He was preceded in death by his...
Richard Carl
Feb 10, 2018
CARL, RICHARD G. SUN PRAIRE-Richard G. Carl, age 82, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at his home. He was born July 4, 1935, on a farm near Platteville to Arthur and Helen (Bierman) Carl. Richard grew up on the farm near Platteville and graduated from Platteville High School in the class of 1953. After high school,...
Sophia Johansson
Feb 10, 2018
Sun Prairie - Sophia Rose Johansson, 15 years old of Sun Prairie, went to be with her Father in Heaven, surrounded by family after a sudden illness in the ICU of American Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, February 10th, 2018. Born full term weighing only 4 lbs., her life had been challenging from the beginning, but that just...
Patricia Mason
Feb 10, 2018
MADISON - Patricia M. "Pat" Mason, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Madison. She was born in Milford, IL., on March 21, 1934, the daughter of Vance and Elizabeth (Miller) McFann. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, John Mason; and daughter, Monica (Larry) Thuet of Glenview, IL. Cherished grandmother...
Allen Foster
Feb 9, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-Allen Ray Foster, age 54, passed away on, Friday, February 9, 2018. He was born January 10, 1964 in Tampa, Florida, son of Earl and Judy (Salyers) Foster. Formerly of Springfield, Ohio, Allen married Shawn Rzentkowski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 11, 1997. They celebrated 20 years of marriage. Together they raised their four people, who are...
Nell Miller
Feb 9, 2018
MILLER, NELL SUN PRAIRE/WAUNAKEE-Nell Miller, age 87, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2018, at the Sienna Crest Assisted Living Facility in Waunakee. She was born in LaFarge on Apr. 6, 1930, the daughter of Carson and Ida Bickel. Nell graduated from LaFarge High School in 1948 and started her working career at the Triangle Restaurant in Waunakee....
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