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.
Miles Dando
Apr 25, 2017
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Mitchell Nelson
Apr 25, 2017
Waukesha / Stoughton - Mitchell B. Nelson, age 59, passed away after a long battle from cancer on April 25, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1957 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Peter and Dorothy (Rice) Nelson. Mitchell graduated from Stoughton High School in 1976. Following graduation he enlisted in the Navy Reserves and served his...
Odelia Karls
Apr 25, 2017
Odelia M. Karls, age 89, of Waunakee, passed away at the Waunakee Manor on April 25, 2017. She was born on Dec. 3, 1927, to Arthur and Christina (Endres) Greiber. She married Thomas G. Karls on Sept. 12, 1950, at St. Martins Catholic Church at Martinsville. They were married almost 62 years before Tom's passing on May 15,...
Selma Huart
Apr 24, 2017
Stoughton - Selma H. Huart, age 89, passed away on Monday April 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1928 in Idalia, Colorado, daughter of Frederick and Elsa (Rhoda) Esdar. She married Martin Huart Sr., on May 26, 1950 in Elmhurst, Illinois. She is survived by her children, Sandy (Larry) Ramsden, Richard DeClerck; grandchildren,...
Beth Turvey
Apr 24, 2017
Beth Allison Turvey, 54 of Madison passed away on April 24th, 2017 at Capitol Lakes Nursing Home in the care of Agrace Hospice after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 9, 1962 to Helen Turvey. She is survived by her mother; Helen Turvey of Madison, WI. Her daughter; Misty (Justin) Wicik, of Brooklyn, WI....
Frances Bicknell
Apr 24, 2017
MADISON Frances Burgoon Bicknell, 94, died on Monday April 24, at Agrace Hospice of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. She was born July 22, 1922 in Franklin County Ohio to Reo D. and Edna (Grove) Burgoon. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1944 where she had the distinction of being the first woman to serve as President of the...
Barbara Kohnke
Apr 24, 2017
Madison - Barbara Jean Kohnke, age 71, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 in her home after a long illness. She was born October 4, 1945 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Maurie and Patricia (Whelihan) Hanson. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, attended classes at UW Eau Claire,...
Lawrence Alt
Apr 23, 2017
Alt, Lawrence W. "Larry" Prairie du Sac: Lawrence William "Larry" Alt, age 68, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born November 24, 1948 the son of William and Margaret (Wiegel) Alt in Cuba City. Larry married Gloria (Drury) Mata July 7, 1989 in Waukesha. Larry grew up in Cuba City, attending St...
Fred Schumann
Apr 23, 2017
STOUGHTON - Fred Schumann, of Stoughton, age 94, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at his home. Fred was born on Feb. 6, 1923, in Stoughton, the son of Fred Sr. and Geda (Kalhagen) Schumann. He married Dorothy Thompson on Sept. 9, 1950. Fred enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He worked at Sun Prairie Concrete Inc....
Loren Schiltz
Apr 22, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Loren V. Schiltz, age 72, passed away on Sat. April 22, 2017, following a long battle with MDS (Myelodysplastic syndrome). He was born on Oct. 11, 1944, to Andrew and Wanda (Spahr) Schiltz. Survivors include his two sons, Phillip and Scott (Sue); two grandchildren, Sarah and Sam; and a brother, Jim (Phyllis). He was preceded in death by...
Salvatore Gambaro
Apr 20, 2017
MADISON- Salvatore ("Sal") Gambaro, age 82 of Madison, passed away on April 20, 2017 at AGrace HospiceCare after an intense battle with cancer. Sal was born at home on June 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in the Bay Ridge neighborhood with his older sister Theresa ("Tessie") and younger sister Norma, and graduated from Fort...
Arthur Blakely
Apr 20, 2017
McFarland/Madison- Arthur L. Blakely, age 58, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in McFarland on March 16, 1959, the son of Norman "Hale" and Betty Blakely. Art graduated from McFarland High School in 1977. He earned his Associates degree in Automotive from Madison College. Art completed his Bachelor's degree in Engineering in 2002. On...
Jack Fassbender
Apr 20, 2017
Jack (John) Fassbender, 79, died surrounded by his family on April 20th of a rare aorta sarcoma at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He leaves a devoted family to mourn the loss of their husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who was the rock and foundation of their lives. Jack was born at home on the family farm...
Arnold Jackson
Apr 19, 2017
Madison- Arnold "Pepper" Jackson, Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Coventry Village Memory Care in Madison with his daughter, Leslie, at his side. He was born November 23, 1923 to the late Dr. Arnold S. and Lora C. (Ziesel) Jackson. Pepper was a graduate of Madison West High School and the University...
Marian Francour
Apr 19, 2017
Madison - Marian A. Francour, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on February 8, 1920 to Swedish and Norwegian immigrants Emil and Agnes Johnson in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma and homemaker. Marian was married to her high school sweetheart, Al, for 66 years. Mom...
Myrtle Alderson
Apr 19, 2017
Madison- Myrtle Alderson (nee Tonn), a lifelong resident of the Madison area, passed away at Agrace Hospice on April 19, at age 92. She was born September 16, 1924, and graduated from Central High School. She worked as a legal and professional secretary before marrying George Alderson in 1951. She interrupted her career to raise a family, cooking...
Lorraine Harezlak
Apr 19, 2017
Stoughton- Lorraine M. Harezlak, age 94, passed away at Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born January 16, 1923. On April 18, 1942 Lorraine married Albert "George" Harezlak in Rockford, IL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Luella Markgraff Kelch; father, Albert Kelch; and brother, Kenneth Kelch. Lorraine is survived by...
Edward Mell
Apr 19, 2017
Sun Prairie - Edward A. Mell, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Kendall, WI. He was born on November 10, 1938, in Madison, WI, the son of Arnie and Evelyn (Eber) Mell. Edward was united in marriage to Janice Bedward on August 8th, 1959. Before retirement, Eddie worked for Foulke Rubber and then Pomp's...
Terrence Tucker
Apr 16, 2017
Sun Prairie/ Madison Terry T. Tucker, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on September 7, 1958, the son of Thomas A. and Peggy ( Wolfram) Tucker. Terry graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1976 and then later owned and operated American Vacuum and Sound System. His infectious...
Marcella Culp
Apr 16, 2017
MADISON- Marcella "Sally" Culp passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. She was born on August 7, 1929 to Genevieve (Ballweg) and Wilfred Theisen. She married Eugene Culp June 19, 1965 in Sauk City. Sally worked for the state of Wisconsin for over 39 years. She enjoyed...
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