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.
Betty Colden
Dec 10, 2017
Stoughton- Betty Jane Colden, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Stoughton on March 30, 1924, the daughter of Kenneth and Tilla Wright. Betty graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942 and from Madison General School of Nursing in 1946. In 1949 she married Dean Colden of Evansville, together...
Norman Schwacher
Dec 9, 2017
Stoughton- Norman Edward Schwacher, age 86, passed away on December 9th, 2017 at the VA hospital after an abrupt abdominal aneurysm rupture. He was the husband to the love of his life, Lucille Schwacher and they shared 64 years of marriage together. Norman was born on August 3rd, 1931 to Bernard Schwacher and Sally Love who preceded him...
Nathaniel Cole
Dec 9, 2017
Visitation will be from 10-11 am on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 with a service to begin at 11 am. Burial at Middleton Junction Cemetery will follow services. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 10:00 AM...
Dwayne Rohweder
Dec 8, 2017
Middleton-Emeritus Professor Dr. Dwayne A. Rohweder passed away on Friday, December 8th, 2017. Dr. Rohweder was born in Marshalltown, Iowa to Claus Arnold (Henry and Christina (née Rathmann)) and Luella Alvena (Hans and Caroline (née Wiese) Claussen) Rohweder on August 12, 1926 and grew up on a farm outside Green Mountain, Iowa. He received his B.S., M.S., and...
Ilse Dickinson
Dec 8, 2017
Waunakee - Our dear Ilse, age 96, died peacefully on December 8, 2017, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, her home for nine years. Ilse was born 3.14.1921 in Reetz, Germany, to Karl and Elisabeth Munch. The youngest of three children, including Gertrude and Bruno, she was always small in stature but large in spirited determination throughout her...
Helen Umber
Dec 8, 2017
McFarland- Helen Umber of McFarland, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on December 8, 2017. Helen was born in Newark NJ in 1923 and lived in Union, NJ for 31 years. She was an Arthur Murray dance instructor and worked as a secretary at the Elizabeth Daily Journal where she met her future husband, Franklyn...
Diana Brazell
Dec 7, 2017
MADISON - Diana L. Brazell, age 71, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Troy Brazell, her sons Sean Brazell and Jeremy Evans, her grandson Ian Evans, her brother Phillip Grillo, and her sister Mary Carey. Diana was born on October 28th 1946...
Dories Neis
Dec 7, 2017
Dories S. (Klein) Neis, 96, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 7 at Capitol Lakes Memory Care facility. Daughter of Walter Emil and Hattie Elizabeth (Glander) Klein, Dories was born in Chicago August 28, 1921. She grew up in the Palmer Square neighborhood and attended Kelvyn Park High School and Wilbur Wright College....
Thomas Betts
Dec 7, 2017
Sun Prairie Thomas "Tom" Moore Betts, age 81, passed away peacefully at Home Again Memory Care in Columbus on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born on February 27, 1936, in Erie, PA, the son of George E. and Kathryn (Moore) Betts. Tom was united in marriage to Yvonne Alta Raymer on October 20, 1962, in Erie, PA....
Arnold Sweno
Dec 7, 2017
Arnold "Arnie" T. Sweno, 84, of Waunakee WI, passed away peacefully after losing a short battle with cancer on Thursday December 7, 2017 at the Fitchburg Hospice Center, surrounded by his family. Arnie was born and grew up on the Sweno farm just outside of Whitewater WI. Arnie is a veteran of Korean War and worked for the...
Patricia Lobeck
Dec 7, 2017
RICHLAND CENTER / MADISON - Patricia Joyce (Elliott) Lobeck, age 67, passed peacefully at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born to Iris Elliott on Nov 29, 1950 in Grant County and lovingly adopted by Clyde and Alice Elliott. Patty attended grade school in Richland Center, and graduated from Hillsboro High School. She came to Madison for beauty...
Janet White
Dec 6, 2017
Lodi - Janet Ann (Voller) White, age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 6th at Agrace HospiceCare after a 2-year battle with Leukemia. Jan was born on January 8, 1951 in Elkhorn, WI to Harry and Gertrude (Pruessing) Voller. Jan graduated in 1969 from Big Foot High School in Walworth, WI. She married Dennis White on October...
Peter Meffert
Dec 6, 2017
Peter S. Meffert, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017. He was born on October 1, 1944, to Peter and Martha (Karls) Meffert. He attended St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Waunakee High School. He married Sue Laufenberg on September 7th, 1974. They were blessed with two children, Chad Meffert and Carrie Meier. Pete...
Dennis Dancker
Dec 6, 2017
McFarland - Dennis L. Dancker, age 68, of McFarland, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2017. He was born on November 25, 1949 in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of Louis C. Dancker and Marjorie I. Miles. Dennis married the love of his life, Kathy, on April 6, 1974 in Muscatine, Iowa. Dennis grew up with a...
Loren Chapman
Dec 5, 2017
MADISON Loren James Chapman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, age 90 of Madison, Wisconsin, born January 5, 1927 in Muncie, Indiana to Herbert Lee Chapman and Lurana Gertrude (Treff), died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Jean (Paulsen), daughter Nancy Jean (m. Eric Bauer), and...
Lenore Stai
Dec 4, 2017
Stoughton - Lenore Stai, age 96 passed away peacefully on December 4th at Skaalen Home. She was born on August 21, 1921. Daughter of George and Lena (Cleven) Lunde. She had 4 siblings, and was raised at the family farm in Pleasant Springs Township. She was united in marriage to Arnold Stai on January 21, 1941 in Dubuque,...
William Swenson
Dec 4, 2017
Stoughton / Finley - William "Bill" "Swannie" E. Swenson, died at home on Monday, December 4, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1934 to Oscar Sr. and Marie (Offerdahl) Swenson, one of 12 children. He married Joan Olson on December 23, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church Edgerton, Wisconsin. Bill worked at Armour Condensory for many years,...
Branka Bates
Dec 4, 2017
Friends and family will meet at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison, WI 53705 to bring Branka to her final place of rest. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Burial Forest Hill Cemetery 1 Speedway Rd. Madison, Wisconsin 53705 2:00 PM
Peter Krebs
Dec 3, 2017
Sun Prairie - Peter J. Krebs, age 70, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on November 24, 1947, the son of Lloyd and Helen 'Bette" (Motl) Krebs. Peter graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1965. He served in the Army's 11th Armored Calvary driving...
Robin Mittenthal
Dec 3, 2017
Robin Eric Mittenthal April 20, 1974 - December 3, 2017 Robin's life was full of light, air, and compassion. He loved being of service to others and helping them find answers to their own questions, and guidance towards their own aims. He loved in equal measure being outside: planting and harvesting food, working the earth, observing the natural...
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