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.
Thomas Consigny
Mar 30, 2017
MADISON Thomas Consigny, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Madison on February 11, 1934 to the late Frieda and Harry Consigny. He is survived by his twin brother, Ned; his brother-in-law, Bruce (Judy) McDowell of Minocqua; and nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death...
Michael Brennecke
Mar 30, 2017
MADISON - Without warning, Thursday morning, March 30th, God decided he needed another angel in heaven and so he called his son, Michael Eugene Brennecke, to join him. Michael was born to George and Setsuko (Seito) Brennecke on October 9, 1951 in Sasebo, Japan. Michael was a loving husband of 35 years to his wife, Mary Laedtke, and...
James Catrona
Mar 30, 2017
Stoughton - James M. Catrona, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born on September 21, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Paul and Wilhemina (Hess) Catrona. James was an avid fisherman enjoyed the Packers, Badgers, prime rib and a good scotch. Retired Tool & Dye maker for Grumman Aerospace, Bethpage NY....
Joyce Leadley
Mar 29, 2017
MADISON/MIDDLETON- Joyce Ann (Weir) Leadley died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Middleton, WI. The daughter of Walter A. and Mary A. (White) Weir, Joyce was born on January 11, 1925 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. After graduating from Waukesha High School, she attended Miss Brown's Business School in Milwaukee. She was employed at the Columbian Art Works prior to...
Arthur Bormett, Jr.
Mar 29, 2017
MADISON-Arthur E. Bormett, Jr., age 73, died on March 29, 2017. Art was born January 14, 1944 in Madison, WI to Elizabeth P. Grimm and Arthur E. Bormett, Sr. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Edgewood High School. Art worked in the graphic arts field where he did book binding, silk screening, die cutting and printing....
David Kornoelje, Jr.
Mar 29, 2017
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Jaafar Al-Abdulla
Mar 28, 2017
MADISON Jaafar Khalaf Al-Abdulla passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at age 90. Jaafar was born in Basra, Iraq on January 7, 1927 to the late Khalaf and Reheyja (El-Rumeid) Al-Abdulla. Jaafar was a Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison for 30+ years until his retirement in 1997. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,...
Diana Renner
Mar 28, 2017
Diana M Renner, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017 in Madison. Diana was born in Auburn, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Stewart Messenger. Diana was a loving and devoted wife and a caring and supportive mother. Diana graduated from Auburn High School and attended Katherine Gibbs and Wellesley College (Wellesley, MA). She talked...
Mindy York
Mar 28, 2017
ELSINORE CA/ WAUNAKEE-Mindy R. (Peck) York , age 64, daughter of Mathew (Boots) and Marylyn Peck, born on January 31st, 1953, and passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, March 28th , 2017, in California. She is survived by her husband, Steve York; a son, Jesse York; her mother, Marylyn Heard; a sister, Michelle (Scott) Sailing; a brother,...
Corey Murray
Mar 27, 2017
Marshall/McFarland - Corey T. Murray, age 50 passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 20, 1966 in Madison, the son of Charles and Roberta (Meyers) Murray. On January 4, 1986 Corey was united in marriage to Ronda Moen in Madison, Wisconsin....
Gene Markley
Mar 27, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Gene L. Markley (affectionately know as "Pete Ramble", the Mountain Man), age 82, of Waunakee (formerly Orangevale, CA) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Waunakee Manor with his brother and nephew by his side. He was born on May 25, 1934, to Conrad and Dorothea (Hardy) Markley on Hawkins Creek in Richland County. Gene had...
Robert Roth
Mar 27, 2017
SUN PRAIRIE-Robert A. Roth, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born to Albert C. and Martha (Kammerer) Roth of Madison on March 30, 1925. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Middleton where he grew up and graduated from Middleton Grade School in 1938 and Middleton High School in 1942. A brief...
Mary Williams
Mar 26, 2017
Stoughton - Mary Jean Williams, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on December 20, 1946 to Larry and Melba Williams. Mary was an extremely dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, cousin, aunt and sister. She was a very giving, caring person and always had a song or poem to make...
Diana Smith
Mar 26, 2017
SAUK PRAIRIE/BLACK EARTH/CROSS PLAINS- A dear friend to Mother Earth and to all who knew her, Diana Mary Smith stepped off the planet March 26, 2017 leaving those behind to carry on her concerns for equality for all people and to continue caring for our Mother Earth and all the living things that inhabit it, all species being...
Joan Deans
Mar 26, 2017
Joan J. Deans, age 83, of Dane died on Sunday March 26, 2017 at Haven Hills Assisted Living in Lodi. Joan was surrounded by family when she passed away in peace to be with Jesus. She was born to Peter and Martha (Karls) Meffert on December 7, 1933. She married Albert Deans on February 19, 1955, at St....
Amanda Puntney
Mar 25, 2017
MADISON-Amanda Sue Puntney, 36, died after a short illness on March 25, 2017, in Madison. Amanda was born Oct. 23, 1980, in Arkansas City, Kansas and had lived in Madison since 2001. She attended Manhattan (Kansas) High School, graduated with honors from Harper College, Chicago, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's degree...
Angela Burger
Mar 24, 2017
Angela Sutherland Burger (Brown), a long time resident of Wausau, WI, died Friday March 24 after a prolonged illness, at a Florida Hospital in Celebration, Florida. She was 80 years old. Born July 9, 1936 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the daughter of John Bass Brown Jr, and Angela Whitley Brown (Whitley), Angela attended Southern Seminary, graduated from Furman...
John Heuvel
Mar 24, 2017
John Vanden Heuvel, 59, of Madison, died Friday March 24, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Care, surrounded by his family. Throughout the last two months John demonstrated the power of endurance and the strength of love. John was born on February 2, 1958 in Madison, the son of Joan (Sandman) and Norbert Vanden Heuvel. He was the fifth of...
Betty Menick
Mar 24, 2017
Sun Prairie - Betty L Menick, age 84, passed away on March 24, 2017, at New Perspective (Lighthouse) in Sun Prairie. She was born on January 3, 1933, in Westgate, Iowa, the daughter of George and Blanche (Rueber) Lehmkuhl. Betty was employed by the FBI office in Washington D.C. where she met Ronald who was stationed at nearby...
Joyce Coppel
Mar 24, 2017
Madison/ Seattle: Joyce Coppel, age 91, of Madison and more recently Seattle, passed away peacefully on Friday March 24, 2017 in Seattle. She was born on August 7, 1925 in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, the daughter of Harry and Frances (Bloom) Vineberg. She married Dr. Harry C. Coppel on September 3, 1950 in Hamilton, Ontario. In 1950, while working...
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