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.
Curtis Bonds
May 14, 2017
Madison- Curtis Anthony Bonds, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 14, 2017 due to a tragic accident. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital on February 26, 1987, the son of Robin Smith and Anthony Curtis Bonds. Curtis will be remembered for his beautiful smile and contagious laugh. He was an avid Packer Fan, always cheering...
Paul Everson
May 14, 2017
Paul Joseph Everson, 58, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Mother's Day, May 14, 2017 after a long and difficult condition. Paul was born on December 25, 1958, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He attended St. James Elementery School and graduated Madison West High School in 1977. Paul worked as a foreman on a painting crew when,...
Donald Kalscheur
May 13, 2017
ASHTON/ WAUNAKEE-Donald W. "Don" Kalscheur, age 90, passed away peacefully at St Mary's Hospital in Madison on Saturday, May 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madison on February 5, 1927, to Joseph and Johanna (Ripp) Kalscheur. Donald married Joan Pickarts on Nov. 6, 1965, and they spent 51 cherished years together. Don was...
Richard Cody
May 13, 2017
Madison - Richard "Dick" Cody, born May 15, 1932 who not only was a beloved father to us and a friend to so many, but also the beloved husband of 60 years to the one true love of his life, his wife Gayle Cody, passed away on May 13, 2017 after a brave fight against cancer. Dad fought...
Naomi Cleave
May 13, 2017
Madison - Naomi H. (Abrahams) Van Cleave, age 92, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village East, May 13, 2017. Naomi is survived by children Mark and Cindy Van Cleave of Menomonee Falls, WI; Bruce and Mary Van Cleave of Mequon, WI; Barbara and David Sheridan of Columbia, SC; and Jay and Julie Van Cleave of Elm Grove, WI...
Thomas Church
May 12, 2017
Thomas Orin Morrie Church, age 82, of Madison, WI, passed away on May 12, 2017. Tom was the son of the late Robert Ebenezer Church and Viola Edna (Miller) Church. He was united in marriage with Clara O. Acker on June 14, 1956 at St. Bernard's Church in Middleton, WI. Tom was an extraordinary man, husband, father, sailor,...
Orlin Otterson
May 12, 2017
MADISON - Orlin John Otterson, age 95, passed away on Fri. May 12, 2017 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. He was born Apr. 14, 1922 in Taylor, son of the late John and Inga (Halvorson) Otterson. Orlin is a graduate of Blair High School. He married Betty Jane Jost on June 21, 1947....
Mario Prindiville
May 12, 2017
Middleton - Mario J. Prindiville, age 45 of Middleton, was called home on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home due to heart complications. He was born on January 23, 1972 in Madison, the son of Charles Prindiville and Rita (Kuenzi) Prindiville. Mario had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room. He...
James Dolister
May 11, 2017
MADISON-James "Jim" Dolister, age 78, died peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Jim was a kind gentleman who treated others with respect. He listened more than he talked and valued his personal and professional relationships. Jim had a banking career that spanned more than 50 years. At age 56, he founded Capitol Bank and served as President, CEO...
Robert Newbegin Sr.
May 11, 2017
Robert Newbegin Sr, age 64, of DeForest, passed away May 11, 2017. He was born in Germany on February 23, 1953, the son of (ret) Maj. F. Newman Newbegin and Dorothy Halverson. He married his high school sweetheart Gisela (Skowronek) on February 21, 1976. He graduated from LaFollette High school in 1971 and attended UW-Madison. He was a...
Alvina Johnson
May 11, 2017
Stoughton - Alvina P. Johnson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing Home. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Dimock, South Dakota, daughter of Raymond and Irene (Hohn) Koster. She married Robert Johnson on October 21, 1950 in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1957 they purchased a farm in Stoughton where they...
Carol Weber
May 10, 2017
Sun Prairie/Madison - Carol A. Weber, age 59 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on December 24, 1957 in Madison, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Conners) Webber. On September 9, 1999 Carol was united in marriage to the love of her life, William Weber in Madison. She worked for...
Marilyn Knutson
May 10, 2017
MADISON Marilyn Knutson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born in Dodgeville, WI on August 21, 1929, to the late Oscar and Blanche (Stenerson) Rude. Marilyn grew up on a farm in Dodgeville and graduated from high school in 1946. She attended UW Madison and graduated in 1950 with a...
Daniel Schiedermayer
May 10, 2017
MIDDLETON-Daniel Mark Schiedermayer died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee on January 3rd, 1983 and grew up in Wauwatosa where he and his friends cracked each other up and snowboarded off roofs. In 2006 Dan received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he met the love of his life...
Michael Wortham
May 8, 2017
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Elizabeth Kiland
May 8, 2017
Bette A. Kiland, aged 89, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on May 8, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on November 17, 1927 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Edward J. and Alice G. Cincera. She married James R. Kiland on August 23, 1958. Bette graduated Valedictorian of her class from Monroe...
Lee Buske
May 7, 2017
Lee Edward Buske, age 71, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born in Watertown on October 27, 1945 to Arthur and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske. Lee graduated from Watertown High School in 1963 and served in the Army in Germany. He then later received an AA degree from MATC. Lee...
Susan Duffy
May 6, 2017
Susan M. Duffy Middleton-- Susan Duffy, 68, passed away Saturday May 6, 2017 at her home in Middle- ton, WI. She was born April 3, 1949 in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Brian and Irma (Ziegenbein) Duffy. Susan graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1968, and was employed at Ben Franklin until she moved to...
Patricia Walch
May 6, 2017
McFarland- Patricia Anne (Milner) Walch, age 80, passed away May 6, 2017 accompanied by her family at Agrace Hospice following a brief battle with cancer. She was born December 27, 1936 in Baraboo and was the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret Milner. She married Duane Walch on May 21, 1955 in Baraboo. Patricia was an avid Packer fan...
Kathryn Vesperman
May 6, 2017
Madison - Surrounded by her loving family, Kathryn, age 82, passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was a devoted wife of 63 years to Jerry and loving mother to eight children. Her life was devoted to her family and she spent every day providing unending care, guidance and love to all who entered her...
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