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.
Mary Moss
Jun 6, 2017
MADISON Mary Jaye Moss, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1940 in Monroe, Wisconsin to John J. and Helen (Ruehle) Tschudy. Mary was a trailblazer who was not content to be like everyone else. She graduated...
Reginald Newton
Jun 5, 2017
Reginald A. "Reggie" Newton, age 70, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2017 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King where he had been a member since February of 2015. He was born in Wausau on February 26, 1947, the son of Lowell and Esther (Gazdecki) Newton. Reggie graduated from Merrill High School in 1966. He received a music...
Ramona Hamann
Jun 4, 2017
Middleton - Ramona Rose Hamann, age 80, passed away peacefully June 4, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. Mona was born in Eagle Valley, Wisconsin in 1937 to Anton and Blanch Patzner. She grew up on a dairy farm near Lewiston, Minnesota. After graduating from Kotter High School in Winona, she was trained as a...
Alice Pulvermacher
Jun 4, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Alice E (Heinz) Pulvermacher of Waunakee was born to John and Philomene (Miller) Heinz on June 13, 1928, and passed peacefully from this earth on June 4, 2017, after a several years battle with Dementia. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Walter E Pulvermacher; five children, Steve (Sharon) Pulvermacher of Portage, Ronald (Trish) Pulvermacher of Cottage...
Stephen 3Rd
Jun 4, 2017
Stephen J. Schmucker 3rd left his earthly dwelling on June 4th, 2017. Steve was born in Darby, PA. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School and attended Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. Steve's greatest honor was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966-1972. He spent his early years at Eastern Airlines as a Customer Service Manager....
Eunice Burton
Jun 3, 2017
Eunice Mitchell Burton born July 2,1928 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was one of 7 children. In 1949 Eunice married Benny Burton who proceeded her in death. Eunice left home and went on to live in several states making Madison, Wisconsin her final stop. During her life, she worked as a commercial cook at the Flint, Michigan school board....
John Moskwa
Jun 3, 2017
Madison- John J. Moskwa, age 67, of Madison, WI died on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his home in Madison from pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 20, 1950 on a farm in Harrisville, MI to Joseph & Mary Moskwa. John often said he had three careers--musician, mechanic, and engineer. He attended Cass Technical High School in...
Leeann Messner-Sletten
Jun 2, 2017
McFarland- LeeAnn Messner-Sletten began life's journey on December 29, 1956. She was born in Madison, WI to Donald and Carolyn (Fellers) Messner. She was the second of five Messner children. The family made their home on the shores of Lake Monona. It was there where Lanny developed her love for the water. Many summer days were spent on...
James Hill
Jun 2, 2017
Madison - James Madison Hill, 143 Prairie Oaks Drive, Verona, died June 2, 2017, at the age of 99 after a short period on hospice. Jim, as he was known, was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Elsa Therese (Wimberger) Hill, and by his sons, Gerard William Hill and James John Hill. He is survived...
Eileen Bauer
Jun 1, 2017
Eileen Adair Bauer, 19, died of suicide June 1, 2017. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 8, 1997, to Rebecca Bull and Brian Bauer. Eileen graduated from Madison West High School in 2015, where she had many close friends and supportive teachers, and was a co-President of the Gay-Straight Alliance. She was a student at Lawrence...
Keith Whalen
Jun 1, 2017
Madison - Keith J. Whalen, age 53, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 11, 1963, in Chicago, IL, the son of Jackson and LaVerene (Trocke) Whalen. On June 11, 2016, he married Louise Hull in Madison, Wisconsin. Keith is survived by his wife, Louise Whalen; his children,...
Roberta Seely
May 31, 2017
Madison - Roberta L. "Bobbie" (Church) Seely, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on October 27, 1938, in Madison, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Goodwin) Church. On July 8, 1961, she married LeRoy Seely. Roberta was a lifetime member of VFW 8483 Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed...
Leslie Hamilton
May 31, 2017
Madison- Hamilton, Leslie Ann ("Bunge", "Looie") stepped out of this world and into the next adventure on May 31, 2017. Leslie was on June 20, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio to Patricia (Davey) and Raymond Hamilton. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. In 1976, while attending the University of Wisconsin Law School, Leslie was...
Glenn Wanek
May 30, 2017
Madison - Glenn A. Wanek, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 8, 1963 to Alan and Rose Wanek in Milwaukee. Glenn was an Executive Sous Chef at the Radisson Hotel in Madison before working for the State of Wisconsin for 20 years. He was an avid sports...
Thomas Bautch
May 30, 2017
Fitchburg - Thomas J. Bautch, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 1, 1954, in Sun Prairie, the son Roy and Irene (Gamroth) Bautch. On December 23, 2003, he married Jane Sullivan in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Tom was a proud member of the Cross Plains Police...
John Livesey
May 30, 2017
Madison - John Patrick Livesey, age 75, passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Madison on June 5, 1941. John was the patriarch of a large and loving family, which includes his devoted wife Bonnie M. Livesey and their four children: John K. Livesey (Lisa), Michelle L....
Eric Yandell
May 28, 2017
Eric Thomas Yandell, age 50, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 28. Eric was born on June 13, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to Keith and Sharon (Murphy) Yandell. He moved with his family to Madison two months later and attended Madison public schools, graduating from West High in 1984. It was during this time that...
John Lohr, Jr.
May 27, 2017
Now hear this! Everyone alive will die, and at age 91, John "Captain" Lohr, Jr. died peacefully at Four Winds Manor in Verona on May 27, 2017. Among the many jobs he held, he was a custodian for the Madison school district for 35+ years. Captain loved auto racing and general shenanigans of all sorts throughout his life....
Laura Acker
May 27, 2017
WAUNAKEE/ASHTON-Laura M. Acker, age 90, died on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center in Waunakee. Laura was born on May 11, 1927, in Martinsville to George and Magdalena (Frederick) Kohlman. She married LaVerne "Bud" Acker on May 20, 1950, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 2003. Laura was a member of...
David Buchwald
May 27, 2017
Stoughton- David A. Buchwald, age 53, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born in Stoughton on June 24, 1963, the son of Duane and Donna Buchwald. David graduated from Stoughton High School in 1981. He graduated from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 1985. On February 1, 1992 David married Anne St. Onge...
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