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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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