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.
Harvey Peterson
Aug 12, 2017
COTTAGE GROVE-Harvey P. Peterson, passed away peacefully at home on his 92nd birthday Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was born in Wausau and served in the U.S. Army, graduated from UW-Stevens Point, and retired after many years as a chemist for the State of Wisconsin Agriculture Department. Harvey had many interests, among them exotic animals, birds, and especially...
Frank Brown
Aug 12, 2017
MADISON -Frank Frederick Brown, age 101, of Madison, passed away on August 12, 2017 at Oakwood Village. Frank was born on November 7, 1915 in Verona, the son of Frank and Ella (Voss) Brown. He graduated from Verona High School in 1934. After graduation, he attended Madison Business College. While attending college, he began his 44 year career...
Marlyn Christianson
Aug 12, 2017
Stoughton, Marlyn Helen (Anderson) Christianson, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother went to rest on Saturday August 12, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born at home on the farm on April 2, 1924 to Albert and Tillie Anderson, the first of 7 siblings. On March 16, 1942 she married the love of her life, Oliver...
Elizabeth Schultz
Aug 11, 2017
Stoughton- Lifelong Stoughton resident Elizabeth "Liz" Schultz, 96, passed away on August 11, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. Elizabeth Jane Henderson was born in the red brick house on W. Prospect in Stoughton, Wisconsin on February 7, 1921 to Dr. Frederick C. and Ada (Bjoin) Henderson. She graduated from Stoughton High School with the Class of...
Grace Hyslop
Aug 11, 2017
WAUNAKEE, WI - Grace Buffington Hyslop, at the age of 101, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Waunakee Manor. At her side, were staff and caregivers who have dutifully and affectionately looked after her for the past eight years as well as Agrace Hospice staff who have caringly guarded over her comfort and gently...
John Walsh
Aug 10, 2017
Portage/Sun Prairie - John 'Jack" Walsh, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Jack is remembered in love by his sons, Matt (Jen) and Aaron (Sarah) Walsh; his grandsons, Lawson and Egan Walsh; his 12 brothers and sisters, Tom (Bonnie) Walsh, Mary (Gil) Cataldo, Marilyn (John) Gallivan, Kathy Scott, Jim (Julia) Walsh, Pat Walsh, Bob...
John Healy
Aug 9, 2017
Madison - John H. Healy, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at All Saints Assisted Living. He was born on September 24, 1928 to Harold and Ethel (Babb) Healy in Reedsburg. John moved to Madison as a young adult, where he met his wife of nearly 65 years, Sophie Bonanno. Together they raised their six...
Michael Nordlie
Aug 9, 2017
Stoughton- Michael J. Nordlie, age 65, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Agrace after a five year battle with cancer. He was born in Stoughton on October 18, 1951, the son of Raymond and Josie Nordlie. Mike graduated from Stoughton High School in 1969. On June 22, 1974 he married Jean E....
Phyllis Leckrone
Aug 8, 2017
Phyllis J. Leckrone, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at UW Hospital. She was born July 12, 1936, the daughter of Otto and Agnes (Norris) Bechtold in Indiana. Phyllis grew up a farm girl and met her future husband, Michael Leckrone, in the 7th grade. They shared many experiences, including...
Rodney Scheu
Aug 8, 2017
Madison - Rodney F. Scheu, age 73 passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side, following complications from lung cancer. He was born on February 13, 1944, the son of Fred and Nora (Aaberg) Scheu. Rodney enjoyed fishing, camping and was an avid Packer fan. He will be dearly missed by all...
Mary Smithback
Aug 7, 2017
Stoughton- Mary Elizabeth (Scheldrup) Smithback, died peacefully at Azura Memory Care on Monday, August 7, 2017 in Stoughton, Wisconsin at the age of 86. Mary was born on July 21, 1931 in Stoughton, WI to Fritz and Lillian (Bohling) Scheldrup. She loved sharing memories of her childhood in Stoughton - riding her pony which they kept in the...
Gary Petrick
Aug 7, 2017
STRATFORD/WAUNAKEE-Gary Allen Petrick, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Fenwood, WI. In 1966, he moved to Madison where he met his wife, Carol and moved to Waunakee where he raised his four children. In 2007, he retired and moved to Stratford. Gary worked at Terra Engineering for 36 years as...
Mason Ziegler
Aug 6, 2017
Platteville/McFarland- Mason Robert-Parey Ziegler, age 24, left us on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison due to an extended illness. He was born in Madison on June 19, 1993, the son of Ronald and Karen Ziegler. Mason graduated from McFarland High School in 2011 and from UW-Platteville in 2015 with a Bachelor degree in History...
John Street
Aug 6, 2017
Madison - John C. "Jack" Street, age 87, of Madison, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. He was born in Chicago on April 3, 1930, son of The Rev. (later Rt. Rev.) Charles Larrabee Street and Louise (Rouse) Street, then of Sycamore, Illinois. Burial will be in the family lot in Chicago's Oak...
James Osen
Aug 6, 2017
Madison - James Lynn "Jim" Osen, age 82, died peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017, with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 18, 1934 in Anita, Iowa, the son of John and Irene Osen. He grew up in Plymouth, Michigan and following his high school graduation, he attended Western Michigan University on a...
Joyce Friedrich
Aug 6, 2017
MADISON- One of God's special children, Joyce Arlene Friedrich, was born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 10, 1933 and passed away on August 6, 2017 at home, surrounded by family and friends who loved her. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Lillian (Hansen) Friedrich, a beloved grandmother, Bertha Hansen, and infant sister Iris, brother Fred Friedrich...
Jacquelyn Wood
Aug 5, 2017
Madison- Jacquelyn Palmer (Jackie) Wood died peacefully at Oakwood - Hebron Oaks Nursing Home Saturday evening, August 5, 2017. Jackie was born to Alfred and Elizabeth Palmer on December 23, 1928, and grew up in Antigo, WI. She met and married Leroy Wood in Milwaukee in 1952, and moved to Appleton where Leroy accepted a teaching position. They...
William Perrine Jr.
Aug 5, 2017
William "Bill" Andrew Perrine, Jr. (Sun Prairie) entered into eternal peace the morning of August 5th, 2017. He was born on February 10th, 1967, the son of William Andrew Perrine Sr. and Carolyn Esther (Pachal) Perrine. Bill was an avid reader from the early age of three, and enjoyed works from Shakespeare to Stephen King. He continued to...
Arlene Chaussee
Aug 5, 2017
Sun Prairie - Arlene Chaussee (Kruse) passed away peacefully at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center on August 5, 2017. Arlene was born on January 4, 1931 in Madison, WI, the only child of William and Mabel (Bork) Kruse. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1948. She then graduated from Wisconsin State College in Milwaukee with...
Ruth Smith
Aug 5, 2017
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