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.

Timoteo Galvez

Timoteo Galvez

May 4, 2017

Timoteo L. Galvez MD passed away on 4 May, 2017 at the age of 80 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on 6 January, 1937 in Manila, Philippines the first son of Dr. Bruno and Inez Galvez. He grew up in his mother's hometown of Zamboanga, Philippines. He married Marylou Reyes on 24 March, 1962 in Manila, Philippines....

Kathleen Dreyer

Kathleen Dreyer

May 4, 2017

Stoughton- Kathleen Dreyer, 72, passed away on May 4, 2017 after a long battle with illness. She was born in Mercy Hospital in Chicago, Illinois on December 13, 1944. Kathy graduated from Regina High School and continued on to receive a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Marquette University. She married Pat Dreyer on August 12, 1972 at Holy...

Robert Schwartz

Robert Schwartz

May 3, 2017

Robert "Bob" Schwartz, of Madison passed away on May 3, 2017 with his family by his side after an extended illness. He was born in Madison on May 11, 1933 to Sam and Rose Schwartz. Bob attended Washington Elementary School, and graduated from Madison Central High School in 1950 as the Senior class Valedictorian. While attending Pharmacy School...

Keith Englesby

Keith Englesby

May 3, 2017

Madison: Keith Caldwell Englesby, age 78, passed away on May 3, 2017 at his apartment home in Madison, having experienced significant health challenges in recent years. He was born on February 22, 1939 in Madison, the son of Rex and Agnes Englesby. Keith enjoyed quite an idyllic childhood, living in his grandfather's home next to the schoolgrounds in...

James Holt

James Holt

May 3, 2017

Madison- Seventeen years ago, our father and husband, James Joseph Holt, was given a second gift of life through a kidney transplant at the UW Transplant Center. That special gift allowed Jim the time to enjoy what he loved most- being with family and friends, continuing to work with his special clients, offering services to volunteer his time...

Sally Ulrich

Sally Ulrich

May 2, 2017

MADISON Sally Ulrich, age 71, passed away on May 2, 2017 in Christus Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, while wintering in South Texas. She was born in Madison on January 8, 1946 and was a lifelong resident of Madison's south side. She attended Central High School, Class of 1964. On Valentine's Day, 1964, Sally married her high school...

Carol Statz

Carol Statz

May 2, 2017

Madison - Carol Ann (Burns) Statz, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at UW Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1958 to William and Joan (Kazalski) Burns in Madison, where she was a lifelong resident. Carol received her BA degree in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and taught for over...

Roy Mccormick

Roy Mccormick

May 1, 2017

MADISON- Roy McCormick, born December 24, 1924 in Indianapolis, Indiana, died May 1, 2017. He lived in his home town until April, 1943 when he entered the U.S. Navy. Roy met Rose Troia in Madison, Wisconsin and they were married in August, 1946. They returned to Indianapolis to live for two years, then settled in Madison in 1948....

Dean Smith

Dean Smith

Apr 30, 2017

MADISON- Dean Smith died on April 30th. He was born on April 11, 1928 in Chicago, to Dr. & Mrs. Stanley J. Smith. He lived in Oak Park, IL, Eveleth, MN, and Belvidere, IL. He played trumpet and led the high school swing band. After graduation in 1945 at 17, he joined the John Paul Jones big band,...

Everett Pohlman

Everett Pohlman

Apr 30, 2017

Sun Prairie Everett E. Pete Pohlman passed away on April 30, 2017. He was born on May 28, 1929 to Charles and Nellie Pohlman in Bristol, Wisconsin. He graduated from UW- Madison with a degree in business. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity. Pete was in the Air Force for two years following graduation....

Hector Miguel

Hector Miguel

Apr 30, 2017

MARKESAN Hector San Miguel passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the William S. Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI at age 61. A gathering to celebrate Hector's life will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 282, 11 E. Charles St., Markesan. Military Honors will begin at...

Regina Thomas

Regina Thomas

Apr 30, 2017

Madison - Regina Ann Thomas, age 67 passed away peacefully in her bed at her home on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was born in Madison on May 26, 1949 and grew up in Barneveld, WI. She was the daughter of David and Amy (Nelson) Thomas. At the age of 18, she moved to Madison where she lived...

Richard Gullickson

Richard Gullickson

Apr 30, 2017

Stoughton- Richard "Corky" O. Gullickson, age 83, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Stoughton on October 15, 1933, the son of Oyvind and Inger Gullickson. Corky worked at Uniroyal in Stoughton and retired after 36 years of service. He enjoyed traveling and trap shooting. Corky is survived by...

Judith Olsen

Judith Olsen

Apr 30, 2017

MADISON - Judith Marie Olsen, 77, of Middleton, formerly of Albuquerque, NM and Monroe, WI passed away at UW Hospital on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was born on December 1, 1939 in Wauwatosa, WI to Earl and Mary (Fry) Peck. Judie was a 1957 graduate of Horlick High School in Racine, WI and went on to further...

Theodore Smith

Theodore Smith

Apr 29, 2017

Madison: Theodore T. Smith passed away April 29th,2017 at his home in Madison Wisconsin. He was born April 30th, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas to Maggie and Marshall Toussaint and raised by Lillie Smith and Cournell Lee Smith. He graduated from Charlton Pollard High School in Texas and went on to study at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Theodore...

Kay Bailey

Kay Bailey

Apr 28, 2017

Kay B. Bailey, age 71 of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on April 28, 2017 at The Willows Nursing Home. Kay was born on May 30th 1945 in Platteville, WI the daughter of Floyd Grunewald and Viola (Voigts) Grunewald. Kay was a 1963 graduate of Prairie Du Sac High School. For many years, she worked for The Wisconsin...

James Lund

James Lund

Apr 28, 2017

James "Jim" Lee Lund passed away peacefully on April 28, 2017. Jim was born March 23, 1936, in Madison, Wisconsin, to parents Selma Johnson Lund and Henry Nelson Lund. Jim was the youngest of 8 children. Jim's growing up years were spent on Madison's East side, but he graduated from West High School, class of 1954, followed by...

Nancy Mcausland

Nancy Mcausland

Apr 28, 2017

Nancy McAusland raised a white flag in one hand and a middle finger raised high on the other aimed directly at the Fronto Temporal Dementia that tried its best for years to steal her life and her soul. She managed to remain true to herself despite this insidious disease to the very end, April 28, 2017. Nancy was...

Leroy Kurth

Leroy Kurth

Apr 28, 2017

Madison - Leroy M. Kurth, age 60 passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born August 5th, 1956 in Darlington, WI, the son of Darwin and Kathryn (Thompson) Kurth. Leroy graduated from Darlington High School in 1974. He was a dedicated employee of W.T. Rogers and...

Dorothy Bernd

Dorothy Bernd

Apr 27, 2017

This is the story of Dorothy Helen Bernd. Dorothy was a wonderful woman that was loved and will always be cherished. Dorothy's story starts on October 5, 1926, in Hartford, WI. She was the only daughter of German immigrants, Tony and Bertha Rashke, who came to America through Ellis Island. Dorothy was an avid sports fan, especially when...

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