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.
Paul Coughlin
Mar 3, 2017
MADISON - Paul L. Coughlin, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 22, 1924 in Burlington, WI to Lester and Eleanor Coughlin. Paul was proud to be a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps, and was honored to travel to Washington, D.C. with...
Dan Sackash
Mar 3, 2017
WAUNAKEE- Dan G. Sackash, age 63, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the UW Hospital. For two years, Dan battled Multiple Myeloma cancer having an amazing and positive attitude. Before cancer set in, he loved to ski, hike, found delight and freedom riding his bike, and also loved amateur photography. Dan was born and raised in...
Frances Caruso
Mar 2, 2017
MADISON - Frances (Amato) Caruso, age 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thurs. Mar. 2, 2017 at the UW Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with a brain tumor found on Dec. 5, 2016. She was born Mar. 14, 1936 in Palermo Sicily Italy to the late Giovanni and Maria...
Elizabeth Bestor
Mar 2, 2017
Elizabeth G. Bestor, 87, Monroe, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. She was born Feb. 12, 1930 to Frank and Mary Frances (Bell) Greer in Monmouth, Illinois. She was raised on the family farm outside Aledo, Illinois, where she graduated high school in 1948. She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois and...
Beverly Young
Mar 2, 2017
MADISON - Beverly O. Young, age 93, passed away on March 1. Beverly was a beautiful and great person. Some may have known her as one of the founders of National Alliance on Mental Illness, while others knew her as a fabulous mother or wonderful friend. No doubt, she always smiled, was upbeat and loved people, and that...
Helen Buechner
Mar 1, 2017
Martinsville - Helen A. Buechner, age 72, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. She was born Sept. 14, 1944, the daughter of the late George and Rosalia (Ziegler) Buechner. During her childhood on the family farm, Helen had a special fondness for the kittens and playing outdoors with her siblings. After...
Glenna Davis
Mar 1, 2017
Glenna M. Davis, age 88 passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born on May 2, 1928 in South Haven, Minnesota, the daughter of Walter and Millie (Lang) Partridge. On June 2, 1956, Glenna was united in marriage to Pastor Robert C. Davis Sr. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years; Pastor Robert...
Judy Jones
Mar 1, 2017
MADISON-Judy Ann Campbell Jones, aged 69, passed away on March 1st 2017 at Brookdale Memory Care in Middleton, WI. She was born September 12th, 1947 to Margaret Rose (nee Nigra) and William Thomas Campbell in Herrin, Ill. She married Terrence D. Jones on December 16th, 1967. They recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. She taught Math at Madison...
Darlene Atwater
Mar 1, 2017
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Jill Dalton
Feb 28, 2017
MADISON Jill Patricia Dalton, age 58, peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center, Stoughton following a progressive illness. A life-long Madison resident, she was born to the late LeRoy and Virginia (Love) Dalton on May 23, 1958. Jill was a graduate of West High School, Class of '76. Jill carried with dignity,...
Emily Winer
Feb 28, 2017
Madison - Emily Stella Winer was born November 22, 1925 in Princeton, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Hyman and Clara (Feldman) Swed and the sister of Frieda and Morris. Growing up in Princeton, she worked at her family's general store, spent summers at Green Lake and visiting her favorite Aunt Bertie and Uncle Henry. Emily attended the...
William Snodgrass
Feb 27, 2017
William "Bill" Snodgrass, 79, died peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of February 27, 2017. Bill was born on July 10, 1937 in Ashland, Kentucky to Eva and Ewing Snodgrass. Bill attended Ashland High School where he met his future bride, Elizabeth "Betty" Flowers. They graduated in 1955. After high school Bill continued his education...
John Schwab
Feb 27, 2017
Schwab, John W. John Wendell Schwab, age 78, passed away on 2/27/17. John was born in Oconomowoc to John and Annette Schwab, on August 19, 1938. He moved to Madison with his family in 1947, and made the city his home for the rest of his life. He was a loyal employee of First Wisconsin Bank, later US...
Mary Mcgary
Feb 27, 2017
MADISON/FT. MYERS, FL- Mary McGary, age 82, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Helen Goebel. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1956 and went on to teach high school English in Milwaukee, WI. There, she met...
Theodore Thornton
Feb 26, 2017
Middleton: On February 26, 2017, in the loving arms of his wife and after a brief second battle with cancer, Ted (Theodore) Thornton made it over the rainbow. He was born 08/11/1954 in Madison, WI to Mel and Elizabeth (Coyne) Thornton. Except for his first year, Ted spent the rest of his life in Middleton. Ted graduated from...
Ryan Burda
Feb 26, 2017
Ryan J. Burda December 14, 1971 - February 26, 2017 Madison, Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. -- Ryan J. Burda, age 45, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Ryan was born on Dec. 14, 1971 in Marinette, Wis., to his parents Jeanette (Hoffmann) Burda and Michael Burda. Ryan grew up in Madison and Fish Creek, Wis. (Door County), along...
Terry Howard
Feb 26, 2017
MADISON - William "Terry" Howard, age 80, passed away on Sun. Feb. 26, 2017. Terry was born on Apr. 14, 1936 in Pueblo, CO., to the late George and Mary (Gause) Howard. He married Karen Boning on Apr. 24, 1960 in Leigh, NE. Terry is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. Terry was a professor in the...
Edward Morgan
Feb 26, 2017
MORGAN, Edward John "Ted", "Doc", 83, died suddenly, but peacefully on February 26, 2017 after a valiant five-year battle with Alzheimer's. The son of Thomas Edward and Gladys (Kilgore) Morgan, Ted was born in Sydney, Australia and raised in small village of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. He graduated with highest honors from the University of Sydney and...
Willard Testrake
Feb 26, 2017
Madison - Willard "Bill" Harvey TeStrake, age 70 of Madison Wisconsin, peacefully transitioned to the next world February 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born November 8, 1946 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Harvey Donald and Margaret Louise (Wilson) TeStrake. He married his best friend SueAnne (Steckel) TeStrake May 19, 1973 in...
Jean Smith
Feb 26, 2017
Sun Prairie - Jean Shirley (Sanderson) Smith, age 82, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, surrounded by her family. The cause of death was acute leukemia, diagnosed just two months earlier. She was born July 17, 1934, in the town of York to Carl and Margaret (Meyer) Sanderson where she attended the Lone Oak country...
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