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.
Brian Lessner
Feb 4, 2017
Stoughton- Brian Scott Lessner, age 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017 after a brave 10 month battle with cancer. Brian was born on November 14, 1961 to Thom and Darlene Lessner. He graduated from LaFollette High School and went on to serve in the Marine Corps. Brian was a proud alum of the Madison Scouts...
Frank Pavelec
Feb 4, 2017
Waunakee-Frank Louis Pavelec, age 87, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Waunakee. He was born Jan. 4, 1930 in Grand Marsh, WI to the late John and Bessie Pavelec. On June 21, 1958, Frank married Goldie M. Dopp in Superior. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Joan Wendt
Feb 2, 2017
Madison- Joan L. Wendt, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at home in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee in 1962 to John and Lou (Bunes) Wendt. Joan earned her Bachelor's degree in 1990 from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. Joan moved to Madison in 2006. She worked as a computer systems administrator and...
Leslie Miller
Feb 2, 2017
MADISON Leslie Garland Miller, 58, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 2, at Agrace HospiceCare in the presence of family. She was born in Brookfield on July 19, 1958 to Richard K. and Bette (Pedersen) Garland. Leslie is survived by her husband Alan; son and daughter, Steven and Samantha; mother Bette; siblings Deb...
Rodolfo Careaga
Feb 2, 2017
Rodolfo "Rudy" Careaga, age 56, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2017. Rudy was born in Havana, Cuba on June 17th, 1960, son of Rodolfo Valentino Careaga and Elia Gutierrez-Martinez. Rudy left Cuba as an infant in 1961 with his mother and two siblings, leaving behind his beloved grandmother Agustina Martinez who called him her...
Michael Perchik
Feb 2, 2017
Madison - Michael Artem Perchik, age 11, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin American Family Children's Hospital. He was born on May 24, 2005 in Yaroslavl, Russia. On April 25, 2006, he officially became the son of Bruce Perchik and Barbara Nichols-Perchik and came with them to the USA a...
Jeff Sauer
Feb 2, 2017
MADISON -Jeffrey Burns Sauer, age 73, passed away surrounded by his family on February 2, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin after courageously battling a brief illness. Beloved husband, father, "Papa," brother, uncle, and friend, Jeff will be missed by many. He inspired us all with his positive attitude, loyalty, integrity, and steadfast dedication to friends and family. He is...
Mary Gontarek
Feb 1, 2017
MADISON- Mary Suzanne "Sue" Gontarek, age 84, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Sue was born on November 13, 1932 in Eau Claire, WI, the only child of Col. Charlie and Nina (Porter) Kirby. She attended 13 grade schools and 5 high schools including correspondence school after WWII...
Diane Comyne
Jan 31, 2017
Sun Prairie Diane K. Comyne, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1945, in Milwaukee, the daughter to Jack and Lorraine (Kelln) Reimer. Diane married her high school sweetheart, Robert Comyne on June 5, 1965 in Milwaukee. Together they raised two daughters. Diane danced her way through life with...
Milton Paul
Jan 31, 2017
Milton Holiday Paul, M.D. - January 9, 1926 - January 31, 2017 MADISON -Milton Holiday Paul, age 91, passed away at his home in Madison, WI on January 31, 2017. Milton was born in Philadelphia, PA to Israel and Stella (Gassel) Paul. After graduating from Philadelphia's Central High School, Milton attended college and graduated from medical school at...
Hatheway Brooks
Jan 30, 2017
DODGEVILLE/MADISON- Hatheway "Happy" Brooks, 72, passed away peacefully while asleep at her Madison home on Monday, January 30, 2017. She gave spiritual nourishment to her family, other families, friends, and foster children. Everyone who knew her is heartbroken at this unexpected loss. Her brother, Stuart Brooks, 64, wrote: "She saved so many souls, was so selfless. She loved...
Shirley Eagan
Jan 30, 2017
MADISON-Shirley Elaine Eagan passed away on January 30, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 94. She was born on October 29, 1922 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Rupert (Happy) Denning and Elsa Denning (nee Paske). She married William F. Eagan on March 12, 1949 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. They lived together 61 years in a number...
Roswell Mair
Jan 29, 2017
MAIR, TOM MADISON - Roswell Thomas Mair, age 90, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital ER on Sunday morning January 29, 2017. Earlier Tom enjoyed UW Super Saturday watching the Badgers basketball game and hockey match on the big screen at St. Mary's Care Center, He then became ill and was sick for only a short time....
Jeanne Shuler
Jan 29, 2017
MIDDLETON- Jeanne Wall Shuler, 95, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Brookdale Middleton, Senior Living Facility. She was born on December 14, 1921 in Wausau, WI, the daughter of James J. Wall, Sr. and Frances Fitzpatrick. Jeanne was raised in Wausau and then resided in Madison, WI. She married Elliot E. Shuler in...
Elaine Gjermo
Jan 29, 2017
Stoughton - Elaine B. Gjermo, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at U.W. Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1932 in Minnesota, the daughter of Adolph and Edna Bredesen. Elaine attended and graduated from Stoughton High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her two children. She also enjoyed family gatherings, tending to...
David Bleifield
Jan 29, 2017
David Bleifield left this earthly home on Sunday, January 29, 2017. David had been challenged for years by a strange malady known as "dogjaw". This affliction caused him to tell preposterous tall tales whenever he opened his mouth. When hearing these stories, the typical response was to turn to Dave's wife, Carol, and ask "Is that true?" David's...
Tina Paulson
Jan 29, 2017
Lodi - Tina Marie (Griffith) Paulson, age 40, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. She was born on April 5, 1976 in Madison. Tina graduated from Waunakee High School in 1994. She attended MATC and studied medical coding, graduating in 2000. She worked for Dean Health...
Robert Flood
Jan 28, 2017
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Richard Hartwig
Jan 27, 2017
WAUNAKEE - Richard Hartwig, age 76, of Waunakee, died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at his home with family at his side. Richard was born July 11, 1940, in Madison, the son of Robert and Bernel (Lee) Hartwig. After graduating from Monona Grove High School, Richard married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Firehammer, daughter of Welton and Mathilda,...
Miles Duckert
Jan 27, 2017
Sun Prairie - Miles Dexter Duckert, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1922, in Cottage Grove, to Harold and Mabel (Hoveland) Duckert. Miles was baptized at West Koshkonong and confirmed at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in Cottage Grove, WI. This was his life long affiliation where he married...
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