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.
Donald Brabender
May 20, 2017
ASHTON/WAUNAKEE - Donald W. "Don" Brabender, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 20th, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born in Ashton on Nov. 20, 1928 to Chris and Gertrude (Wipperfurth) Brabender. Don was united in marriage to Loretta Endres on Oct. 30, 1952 in Waunakee, WI. He was a lifetime member of...
David Usitalo
May 19, 2017
MADISON - David Bruce Usitalo, age 70, of Madison, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI to George and Lea Usitalo. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Manitowoc, Wi, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from U.W. - Madison. David...
Palmer Jacobson
May 19, 2017
Stoughton- Palmer E. Jacobson, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Stoughton on March 5, 1925, the son of Egbert and Palma Jacobson. Palmer graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944. On July 21, 1946 he married Ellen Margaret Nygaard, together they celebrated 70 years of...
Anne Schaefer
May 19, 2017
Schaefer, Anne H. MIDDLETON-Anne H. Schaefer, age 87, passed away the morning of Friday, May 19, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Anne loved life. Her greatest Joy was her family. She cherished her time with all of them; the celebrations, the conversations, the laughter and the quiet times. She loved them all. Anne created a unique bond...
James Bradley
May 18, 2017
James R. "Jim" Bradley of Madison and Fish Creek, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida passed away May 18. Jim was born on October 17, 1925, to Louis and Floretta Bradley. He married Arlene Parman of Madison on January 26, 1952. He graduated from Madison West High in 1943, the University of Wisconsin in 1950, and the Indiana University Savings...
Lee Waag
May 17, 2017
Stoughton- Lee G. Waag, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. He was born in Stoughton on September 3, 1934, the son of Gilman and Valborg Waag. Lee graduated from Stoughton High School in 1952. He worked at Greig Machine Shop for several years. Lee's passion was farming. He purchased his grandfather's farm...
Mary Bernards
May 17, 2017
Mary Jane (Kipp) Bernards, age 95, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born October 8, 1921, in Hampton, IL to Harry Kipp and Mary Etta (Lear) Kipp. Mary was married to Henry Bernards on April 3, 1946, in Muscatine, Iowa. Surviors include son, Kenneth (Margaret) Bernards of Waunakee; daughter,...
Lynette Mosher
May 17, 2017
Mosher, Lynette "Rusty" Madison: Lynette "Rusty" Mosher, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 17th, at UW Hospital, after a courageous battle with an unexpected aggressive illness. She was born on December 14, 1945 in England. Her father was an American GI and her mother was an English war bride. They moved to...
Brian Crusan
May 16, 2017
Morrisonville/DeForest - Brian Lee Crusan, age 30 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born on September 27, 1986 in Madison, the son of David Crusan and Jan (Miller) Crusan. In 2005, Brian graduated from DeForest High School. He currently was attending MATC obtaining a degree in the HVAC program. While attending school, he worked...
Raymond Cooper
May 16, 2017
Madison- Raymond E. Cooper, age 99, of Madison, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on August 8, 1917 in Waunakee, WI, to Raymond and Caroline (Fleiner) Cooper. He graduated from Waunakee H.S. and after one year at UW-Whitewater went on to enlist in the U.S. Army during WWII,...
Rita Meihsner
May 15, 2017
Rita Jane Meihsner of Middleton, Wi, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's, at Agrace Hospice Care, Madison. Rita was daughter of Claude and Laura Jackson, and was born October 28, 1935. She was united in marriage to Reinhold Meihsner in Independence, Wi on August 28, 1957. She grew up on a...
Melvin Miller
May 15, 2017
Melvin Frederick Miller passed away the morning of May 15, 2017 in the loving care of the staff at Bright Star Senior Living Center, Madison, WI. Melvin was born March 21, 1924 on a farm in Savanna, IL. He and his brother Merle would fish and hunt along the Mississippi River. Melvin graduated from Savanna High School in...
Jeffrey Dalton
May 14, 2017
Jeffrey Alan Dalton passed away peacefully on Sunday May 14, 2017 after a brave battle against cancer. Jeff was born to Joseph A Dalton and Emily Louise Dalton (Uttenweiler) on February 11, 1961 in Madison, WI. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1979 and attended UW Oshkosh. Jeff was employed as a collections specialist at Thomas...
Mae Benisch
May 14, 2017
Stoughton- Mae M. Benisch, age 85, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Azura Memory Care. She was born in Stoughton on September 12, 1931, the daughter of Herman and Myrtle Hermanson. Mae graduated from Stoughton High School and from Cosmetology College. On May 3, 1952 she married Robert Benisch. Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army...
Patricia Moe
May 14, 2017
Stoughton- Patricia Moe, age 90, passed away peacefully Sunday May 14, 2017 on what would have been her 68th wedding anniversary. She was born in Stoughton on July 20, 1926 to Edward and Ida Mae Amundson. Pat graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944 and Bernhardt Secretarial School in 1945. She married the love of her life Seamon...
Barbara Wilberg
May 14, 2017
Stoughton- Barbara Jo Wilberg, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born in Freeport, Il on October 3, 1946, the daughter of Robert and Peggy Bunnell. On January 11, 1964 Barb was united in marriage to Bruce Wilberg. She worked at Stoughton Hospital for 43 years in many departments. Barb loved...
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...
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