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.

Dr. Bryan

Dr. Bryan

Jul 10, 2017

MADISON Dr. George T. (Terry) Bryan passed away on July 10, 2017 after a long period of declining health. He was born in Antigo, WI on July 29, 1932 to Mildred (Bemis) and Josie Bryan, the eldest of three. As a boy during the depression, his paper route money helped support the family and that experience resonated with...

Howard Strassman

Howard Strassman

Jul 9, 2017

On July 9th, 2017, Howard Strassman passed away at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 17, 1924 to Edward and Lulu (Jacoby) Strassman in the township of Verona, WI. Howard was the fourth of eight children and grew up on the family farm. He graduated at the age of 16 from...

Bud Kruckenberg

Bud Kruckenberg

Jul 9, 2017

Sun Prairie - Willis D. "Bud" Kruckenberg, age 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1917, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin to Willis Sr. and Millie (Procknow) Kruckenberg. Willis graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1935. He then met and married Odessa Ramey of Colby, Kansas...

Bernadine Post

Bernadine Post

Jul 9, 2017

OREGON- Bernadine E. Post, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Oregon Manor nursing home. She was born on May 24, 1927 in Madison, Wis, the daughter of the late Werner and Isabel (Boness) Schou. She married Donald A. Post on December 1, 1951 in Madison. Bernadine had a career as a cosmetologist...

Ardra Juve

Ardra Juve

Jul 8, 2017

Stoughton- Ardra P. Juve, age 82, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Stoughton on May 18, 1935, the daughter of Randall and Emma Pieper. On June 12, 1953 Ardra was united in marriage to Donald L. Juve in Fort Riley, Kansas. Together they raised five sons on...

Roger Grosse

Roger Grosse

Jul 8, 2017

WAUNAKEE- Roger W. Grosse, age 63, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Roger was born September 13, 1953 in Madison WI at St. Mary's Hospital, to parents Clayton Grosse and Rose Grosse (nee Buechner). His is survived by his mother Rose; his siblings Diane Henry (Bill), Gary Grosse (Tamie), and Janet Duhr (Chris Davis); and his son...

Kenneth Ebbe

Kenneth Ebbe

Jul 8, 2017

Ken Ebbe, age 68, of Middleton passed away on July 8, 2017 at UW-Madison Hospital after courageously battling medical complications in his fight against MDS. He was born on November 22, 1948 to Richard and Shirley Ebbe of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He married Kathy Fahl on April 26, 1969. He worked in computer sciences for UW- Madison up...

Robert Annen

Robert Annen

Jul 8, 2017

Robert P. Annen was at home, comfortable, and surrounded by family when he passed away on July 8th. He is survived by his wife Delores (Capaci); his children Vickie (Donald) and Steven (Colleen); his grandchildren Alexandra, Amelia, Matea, and Demeke; his siblings Donald (Dorothy), Janet (Anthony), Doris (Charles), Elizabeth (Robert), Lorna (Joel), Marilyn, Michael (Jane) , Rodney, and...

Myrna Hack

Myrna Hack

Jul 7, 2017

Stoughton- Myrna Hack passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017 at her home with her family around her after a long battle of ovarian cancer. She was born in Stoughton on April 1, 1963 a daughter of Janet and Leland Hack. Myrna was always happy go lucky. She wanted everyone else to be happy too. Myrna was...

Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook

Jul 7, 2017

Stoughton- Barbara L. Cook (nee Lemonds), age 73, of Stoughton, passed away as a result of a recent injury, on July 7, 2017, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Barbara was born on September 14, 1943 in Traverse City, Michigan, to Bruce and Eileen (nee Gardner) Lemonds. In Barbara's younger years she lived in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin....

Herbert Jordan

Herbert Jordan

Jul 7, 2017

MADISON Herbert P. Jordan, 89, of Madison, WI passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Herb was born on January 31, 1928 in Prairie du Chien, WI, son of the late Reverend Franklin and Leona (Beidelman) Jordan. After graduating from Hartford High School, Herb served in the United States Army. He then graduated...

Sol Bloomenkranz

Sol Bloomenkranz

Jul 7, 2017

MIDDLETON, WI - Sol Bloomenkranz, age 93, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 7, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL to Max and Frieda Bloomenkranz on December 4, 1923. As a teenager, Sol traveled to Poland to visit his relatives which inspired him to study and work internationally. During World War II Sol interrupted his studies...

Les Vale

Les Vale

Jul 7, 2017

Sun Prairie- Leslie "Les" Theodore Christian Vale, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Agrace. He was born on May 26, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Ole and Jerona (Hermanson) Vale. He married Alma Haarklau on August 30, 1947 in De Forest, WI. Together they raised four children and were married for 66...

Audrey Dean

Audrey Dean

Jul 6, 2017

Madison-Audrey Dale Dean passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at age 89. She was born in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to Walter and Marion Dale. She graduated from Lake Geneva High School Class of 1946. Audrey graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago (now Rush University) in 1949. She practiced as a Registered Nurse in Illinois until...

Dorothy Weigle

Dorothy Weigle

Jul 6, 2017

MADISON Dorothy Jean "Dot" Weigle passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at age 94. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Albert and Margaret (Williams) Uhl. Dorothy graduated from Van Wert High School, Class of '41 and the International Business College in Fort Wayne, IN in 1943. She married Richard N. Weigle in Van Wert...

Caleb Ditsch

Caleb Ditsch

Jul 6, 2017

Stoughton- Caleb Damion Ditsch was born prematurely on May 27, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital where he received excellent care by nurse Karen and the entire NICU staff for six weeks before being allowed to go home where he lived for only four days with his loving parents, Samanth and Damion Ditsch, and grandparents, Sara and Henry Harrison....

Charles Enger

Charles Enger

Jul 5, 2017

Charles Francis Enger age 73, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017 after a short battle with a rare brain disease. Unfortunately, "Rumors of his death have NOT been greatly exaggerated"! He was the son of Elvin and Anna Mueller Enger. He is survived by two children, Jacob R. Enger and Michelle (Michael) Brinkman. Two grandchildren, Vanessa and...

Noah Horton

Noah Horton

Jul 5, 2017

Noah Nathaniel Horton, passed away at Meriter Hospital in Madison on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was the precious son of Richard and Sarah (Bennett) Horton. A funeral service will be held at 10:45 am on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at United in Christ Lutheran Church, 4650 Hwy DM, Morrisonville with Rev. T. Brent Walsworth officiating.

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William Harring

William Harring

Jul 5, 2017

MADISON- William "Bill" David Harring, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Bill was most recently cared for at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove and was a long-time resident of Madison. Bill was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich. and graduated from Michigan State University. He also lived and worked in Glen Haven, Mich.,...

Sylvester Helt

Sylvester Helt

Jul 5, 2017

MIDDLETON - Sylvester "Syl" Helt, age 88, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born in Ashton on Aug. 29, 1928, to William and Rose (Ripp) Helt. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and recently participated on a Badger Honor Flight. He worked...

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