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.

Theresa Martell

Theresa Martell

May 22, 2017

Theresa Fraser Martell Born, October 8th, 1913 Deceased on May 22, 2017 Her parents were: Ambrose W. Fraser & Alice E. Flynn She attended Duluth schools including the College of St. Scholastica. When her parents moved to Superior Wis. She continued her education at University of Wisconsin at Superior. She married Euclid E. Martell in Ashland Wis. in...

George Robbins

George Robbins

May 22, 2017

MADISON-George S. Robbins, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born on April 18, 1925 in Glen Ellyn, IL to the late Frederick C. Robbins and Amy (Newman) Robbins. A high school graduate of West Division High School in Milwaukee, George went on to receive his Bachelor of Science at UW-Madison. He devoted over...

Shirley Zweifel

Shirley Zweifel

May 21, 2017

Shirley Ann Zweifel, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was born in Madison May 1, 1949, the daughter of Werner "Root" and Emerald "Emmy" (Alexa) Radermacher. She was a 1967 graduate of Middleton High School and was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Zweifel on July 1, 1967 in Middleton. Shirley...

Lorraine Michaels

Lorraine Michaels

May 20, 2017

Madison - Lorraine "Susie" Michaels, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born May 15, 1959, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Roycraft) Michaels. Five years ago, Susie married Kim Govier on the 1st day of Spring, and they have been inseparable ever since. They shared their love for playing cribbage and watching movies. Susie is...

Donald Brabender

Donald Brabender

May 20, 2017

ASHTON/WAUNAKEE - Donald W. "Don" Brabender, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 20th, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born in Ashton on Nov. 20, 1928 to Chris and Gertrude (Wipperfurth) Brabender. Don was united in marriage to Loretta Endres on Oct. 30, 1952 in Waunakee, WI. He was a lifetime member of...

David Usitalo

David Usitalo

May 19, 2017

MADISON - David Bruce Usitalo, age 70, of Madison, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI to George and Lea Usitalo. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Manitowoc, Wi, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from U.W. - Madison. David...

Palmer Jacobson

Palmer Jacobson

May 19, 2017

Stoughton- Palmer E. Jacobson, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Stoughton on March 5, 1925, the son of Egbert and Palma Jacobson. Palmer graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944. On July 21, 1946 he married Ellen Margaret Nygaard, together they celebrated 70 years of...

Anne Schaefer

Anne Schaefer

May 19, 2017

Schaefer, Anne H. MIDDLETON-Anne H. Schaefer, age 87, passed away the morning of Friday, May 19, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Anne loved life. Her greatest Joy was her family. She cherished her time with all of them; the celebrations, the conversations, the laughter and the quiet times. She loved them all. Anne created a unique bond...

James Bradley

James Bradley

May 18, 2017

James R. "Jim" Bradley of Madison and Fish Creek, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida passed away May 18. Jim was born on October 17, 1925, to Louis and Floretta Bradley. He married Arlene Parman of Madison on January 26, 1952. He graduated from Madison West High in 1943, the University of Wisconsin in 1950, and the Indiana University Savings...

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...

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