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.
Naomi Cleave
May 13, 2017
Madison - Naomi H. (Abrahams) Van Cleave, age 92, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village East, May 13, 2017. Naomi is survived by children Mark and Cindy Van Cleave of Menomonee Falls, WI; Bruce and Mary Van Cleave of Mequon, WI; Barbara and David Sheridan of Columbia, SC; and Jay and Julie Van Cleave of Elm Grove, WI...
Thomas Church
May 12, 2017
Thomas Orin Morrie Church, age 82, of Madison, WI, passed away on May 12, 2017. Tom was the son of the late Robert Ebenezer Church and Viola Edna (Miller) Church. He was united in marriage with Clara O. Acker on June 14, 1956 at St. Bernard's Church in Middleton, WI. Tom was an extraordinary man, husband, father, sailor,...
Orlin Otterson
May 12, 2017
MADISON - Orlin John Otterson, age 95, passed away on Fri. May 12, 2017 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. He was born Apr. 14, 1922 in Taylor, son of the late John and Inga (Halvorson) Otterson. Orlin is a graduate of Blair High School. He married Betty Jane Jost on June 21, 1947....
Mario Prindiville
May 12, 2017
Middleton - Mario J. Prindiville, age 45 of Middleton, was called home on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home due to heart complications. He was born on January 23, 1972 in Madison, the son of Charles Prindiville and Rita (Kuenzi) Prindiville. Mario had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room. He...
James Dolister
May 11, 2017
MADISON-James "Jim" Dolister, age 78, died peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Jim was a kind gentleman who treated others with respect. He listened more than he talked and valued his personal and professional relationships. Jim had a banking career that spanned more than 50 years. At age 56, he founded Capitol Bank and served as President, CEO...
Robert Newbegin Sr.
May 11, 2017
Robert Newbegin Sr, age 64, of DeForest, passed away May 11, 2017. He was born in Germany on February 23, 1953, the son of (ret) Maj. F. Newman Newbegin and Dorothy Halverson. He married his high school sweetheart Gisela (Skowronek) on February 21, 1976. He graduated from LaFollette High school in 1971 and attended UW-Madison. He was a...
Alvina Johnson
May 11, 2017
Stoughton - Alvina P. Johnson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing Home. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Dimock, South Dakota, daughter of Raymond and Irene (Hohn) Koster. She married Robert Johnson on October 21, 1950 in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1957 they purchased a farm in Stoughton where they...
Carol Weber
May 10, 2017
Sun Prairie/Madison - Carol A. Weber, age 59 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on December 24, 1957 in Madison, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Conners) Webber. On September 9, 1999 Carol was united in marriage to the love of her life, William Weber in Madison. She worked for...
Marilyn Knutson
May 10, 2017
MADISON Marilyn Knutson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born in Dodgeville, WI on August 21, 1929, to the late Oscar and Blanche (Stenerson) Rude. Marilyn grew up on a farm in Dodgeville and graduated from high school in 1946. She attended UW Madison and graduated in 1950 with a...
Daniel Schiedermayer
May 10, 2017
MIDDLETON-Daniel Mark Schiedermayer died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee on January 3rd, 1983 and grew up in Wauwatosa where he and his friends cracked each other up and snowboarded off roofs. In 2006 Dan received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he met the love of his life...
Michael Wortham
May 8, 2017
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Elizabeth Kiland
May 8, 2017
Bette A. Kiland, aged 89, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on May 8, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on November 17, 1927 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Edward J. and Alice G. Cincera. She married James R. Kiland on August 23, 1958. Bette graduated Valedictorian of her class from Monroe...
Lee Buske
May 7, 2017
Lee Edward Buske, age 71, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born in Watertown on October 27, 1945 to Arthur and Lorraine (Sydow) Buske. Lee graduated from Watertown High School in 1963 and served in the Army in Germany. He then later received an AA degree from MATC. Lee...
Susan Duffy
May 6, 2017
Susan M. Duffy Middleton-- Susan Duffy, 68, passed away Saturday May 6, 2017 at her home in Middle- ton, WI. She was born April 3, 1949 in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Brian and Irma (Ziegenbein) Duffy. Susan graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1968, and was employed at Ben Franklin until she moved to...
Patricia Walch
May 6, 2017
McFarland- Patricia Anne (Milner) Walch, age 80, passed away May 6, 2017 accompanied by her family at Agrace Hospice following a brief battle with cancer. She was born December 27, 1936 in Baraboo and was the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret Milner. She married Duane Walch on May 21, 1955 in Baraboo. Patricia was an avid Packer fan...
Kathryn Vesperman
May 6, 2017
Madison - Surrounded by her loving family, Kathryn, age 82, passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was a devoted wife of 63 years to Jerry and loving mother to eight children. Her life was devoted to her family and she spent every day providing unending care, guidance and love to all who entered her...
Louise Bjorklund
May 6, 2017
Louise Sumner Archbold Bjorklund - PHOTO MADISON - Louise Bjorklund, 87, of Madison, died May 6, 2016 at her residence in Oakwood Village West. The journalist and teacher was the widow of Robert Carl Bjorklund, former Farm Editor for the Wisconsin State Journal and a very influential reporter on agricultural policy. Louise shared her husband's passion for news...
David Hudson
May 5, 2017
Verona - David P. Hudson, age 61, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare, after he lost a very private and courageous battle with that terrible disease called cancer. He was born on May 25, 1955 to Robert and Beverly (Talty) Hudson in Madison. David loved his family and was dedicated to his business at...
Norman Moe
May 5, 2017
Stoughton- Norman L. Moe, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. He was born in Stoughton on February 21, 1939, the son of Edwin and Marie Moe. Norman attended Stoughton High School where he played football and was active with the Norwegian Dancers. He graduated with the class of 1957. Norman enlisted and served his country...
William Zitnick
May 5, 2017
William C. "Bill" Zitnick, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at home with his wife by his side. He was born April 1, 1942, the son of Ralph and Johanna (Fleckenstein) Zitnick. He had a deep love of family, stock car racing, working on cars and of course the Packers and Badgers. He seldom missed a race or...
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