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.
Jeffrey Jurkens
Feb 26, 2017
Middleton/Madison: Jeffrey John Jurkens, age 65, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born November 21, 1951 in Chicago, the son of John and Alice Jurkens. Jeff was united in marriage to Irina Dolgopolova in Las Vegas in 2008. Jeff was the owner of Octopus Car Washes in Madison and Rockford Illinois. He was completely devoted and...
Jo Bitzer
Feb 25, 2017
VERONA-Jo Ann Bitzer died February 25, 2017 at the family home at age 86. The family lived in the Town of Verona. She was married for 63 years to Lloyd Frank Bitzer. Jo Ann was born in McLeansboro, Illinois, to Guy Eblen and Gladys (Jacobs) Eblen. She attended high school at McLeansboro, graduating in 1948. She completed her...
Irma Krogstad
Feb 25, 2017
MADISON Irma B. (Sorensen) Krogstad, age 90 passed away peacefully Saturday, February 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Red Wing, Minnesota on November 23, 1926 to the late Frederick and Lillian Sorensen. She was a longtime member of Bethany United Methodist Church. While raising four sons, consumed most of her time, she was...
James Casteel
Feb 25, 2017
Sun Prairie - James Casteel, age 73, passed peacefully on February 25, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 22, 1943, in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. James was married to the love of his life, Esther Casteel, for 36 years. He was a loyal employee at Walmart for 15 years and...
Matthew Gray
Feb 25, 2017
MIDDLETON - Matthew J. Gray, age 59, died suddenly on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born on February 16, 1958 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, the son of John A. "Jack" Gray and Donna M. (nee Monson) Gray. Matt graduated from Middleton High School in 1976. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Rehab...
George Weir
Feb 25, 2017
On February 25th, 2017 at the age of 81, George A. Weir of Poynette / Westfield WI passed away peacefully at home with his family. He lived an extremely full life having raised four children, successfully ran Royal Oak Engineering Inc. / George A. Weir Land Surveying, and he was elected Dane County Surveyor for 19 years. A...
Corinne Groehler
Feb 24, 2017
Madison- Corinne Daisy Groehler passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Corinne was born on January 2, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Hubert and Effie Schaefer. She was preceded in death by her son, Jared Groehler. She is survived by her husband of 53...
Arielle Santana
Feb 24, 2017
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Joseph Burkeland, Sr.
Feb 24, 2017
Joseph Kevin Burkeland Sr., "Joe Cool", age 66 of Madison Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 24, 2017. He was born on March 26, 1950, to Elvie and Selina (Schroeder) Burkeland. After the premature death of Selina, he was raised by his mother Ella Mae McPhail. Joe was a kind hearted, caring and generous person...
Joshua Molter
Feb 24, 2017
Joshua John Molter, formally of Verona, WI, passed away unexpectedly of unknown causes in Brookfield, WI on February 24, 2017 at the age of 34. Josh was born in Berrien Center, MI on what was Good Friday, April 9, 1982. Josh is survived by his fiancé and future life partner Jessica Edward of Brookfield. Additional survivors are his...
Thomas Arbogast
Feb 23, 2017
Madison - Thomas J. Arbogast, age 90, completed his life on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Tom was born on March 29, 1926 in Dixon, Illinois to Thomas J. and Frances E. (Ketchin) Arbogast. He grew up in Appleton, WI with two younger brothers, Jim and Peter. After graduating from Central High School in St. Paul, MN, Tom entered...
Robert Kramer
Feb 23, 2017
MADISON- Bob Kramer, age 79, of Madison passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Badger Prairie Healthcare. He was born in Racine and married Eleanor Kramer. Bob received his BA from Beloit College in German. He served as a U.S. Naval Commander and also later worked as a personnel department employee. He was a member of First...
Floyd Ritchie
Feb 23, 2017
Ritchie, Floyd MADISON-Floyd Oscar Ritchie, age 89, went to be with the Lord on the early hours of Thursday, February 23, 2017. He passed away peacefully, allowing his family to be present at the opening of the gates of heaven to greet him. He had been fighting a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Floyd was born on March...
Theresa Eng
Feb 22, 2017
Stoughton- Theresa L. Eng, age 97, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Skaalen Heritage Center. She was born on the family farm in Pleasant Springs on August 25, 1919. Theresa completed her nursing training in Cook County, IL and proudly served as a registered nurse until her retirement. She married Edward Eng who...
Edward Garvey
Feb 22, 2017
Madison - Edward R. Garvey died on February 22, 2017 with dignity and grace, from complications of Parkinson's Disease, surrounded by his family. A man of brilliance and wit, a maverick and pioneer at the NFLPA, and an icon in Wisconsin's progressive movement, he leaves us inspired to continue our fight for civil rights, campaign finance reform, disability...
Ursula Kauppinen
Feb 21, 2017
Sun Prairie - Ursula L, Kauppinen (nee Neumann), age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. She had valiantly fought Stage IV cancer since 2011. She was born in Politz, Pomerania, Germany on December 8, 1928. She was the daughter of Arthur and Lina (Marx) Neumann. On November 2, 1952, she married the...
Shirley Peat
Feb 20, 2017
DeForest/Madison - Shirley L. Peat, age 81 passed away on Monday, February 21, 2017 at the Serenity Home in DeForest. She was born on July 5, 1935 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin the daughter of Royal and Eva Jewell. She graduated from high school in Dodgeville. Shirley was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Peat on September 10, 1950 in...
Carl Sampson
Feb 20, 2017
Stoughton- Carl R. Sampson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. Lifelong Stoughton resident, Carl was born on June 16, 1926, the son of Carl and Kathryn Sampson. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1945. Carl was the stately and impeccably-dressed gentleman many people saw on a daily basis...
Elsie Mcwilliams
Feb 20, 2017
MADISON- Elsie F. McWilliams, age 93, of Madison passed away on Monday, February 20th, 2017 at the Villa at Middleton Village. She was born on December 19th, 1923 in Yuba, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Briskey) Levy. She married William C. McWilliams on May 2nd, 1969. He preceded her in death in May of 1983. Elsie...
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