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.
Marcella Schwanz
Nov 30, 2016
VERONA- Marcella M. Schwanz, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Private family services will be held. The family wishes to thank The Agrace HospiceCare orange team and Four Winds Manor for all of the care they provided. Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Terry Lunde
Nov 30, 2016
Terry L. Lunde, age 54, passed away of a respiratory illness on Wednesday evening, Nov. 30, 2016 at UW Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Madison on Dec. 24th, 1961 to Tollef and Tressie Lunde and attended LaFollette High School, graduating in 1983. Terry held numerous jobs and made many friends over the...
Richard Horst
Nov 29, 2016
Richard "Dick" Horst, age 86, of Rockford, Illinois, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Wesley Willows Health Center. He was known to many as Pastor Horst and also as Chappie. Dick was born on February 2, 1930 in Mount Morris, IL, Son of Walter and Mary Horst. He had 2 sisters, Doris and Darlene. Dick married...
Wayne Grant
Nov 29, 2016
WAYNE D. GRANT, 89 of Middleton, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 29, 2016, at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Manitowoc, WI on June 21, 1927, the son of C. A. and Edna (Simonis) Grant. The family later moved to Madison where he attended school. Wayne enlisted in the...
Walker Reid
Nov 28, 2016
MADISON- Walker McMillan Reid of Madison, WI died November 28 at the age of 87. The son of Carol and Stuart Reid, Walker was raised in Oconomowoc, WI. The family moved to Madison, where he made his mark at Madison West High School as a star sprinter on the track team and was the 1947 state champion in...
John Steffen
Nov 27, 2016
MADISON--John Andrew Steffen, age 90, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Hebron Hall, Oakwood Village West. John was born June 27, 1926 in Elroy, Wisconsin, the son of Ferd and Winnie (Schaeffer) Steffen. He served as an Army Staff Sergeant in World War II where he saw combat in France and played trumpet in a band as...
Margaret Labrosse
Nov 27, 2016
Madison- Margaret (Marge) LaBrosse, age 98, passed on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Born June 12, 1918 in Madison, she was the oldest daughter of Earl and Elizabeth Royston. She was married to John LaBrosse for 49 years. Marge worked at UW Hospital, UW Chemistry department and the Wis. Department of Revenue. She also volunteered for Red Cross, RSVP,...
Gwendolyn Mueller
Nov 27, 2016
Mueller, Gwendolyn M. Madison: Gwendolyn M. Mueller, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at St. Mary's Care Center. Gwendolyn was born May 17, 1935, the daughter of Bernard and Ada (Rathjen) Wernick. She was a graduate of DeForest High School, and Madison Business College. Gwendolyn was united in marriage to Dale E. Mueller on...
W. Sowaske
Nov 26, 2016
Madison - W. Max Sowaske, age 50, of Madison, passed away due to an auto accident on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Max is survived by his mother, Ann Sowaske; sisters Lynn Welch and Amy (Scott) Maurer; daughters Jessica (Lee) Steinhorst, Gabrielle and Grace Sowaske; grand-daughters Emma and Penelope Steinhorst; and nephews Jack and Henry Maurer. He was preceded...
Margaret Quartuccio
Nov 26, 2016
MADISON Margaret "Marge" Quartuccio passed away peacefully on Saturday November 26 at the age of 92. She was born on September 28, 1924 in Monroe to Casper and Margaret (Burgin) Maurer. She graduated from South Wayne High School in 1942. She graduated from the school of nursing at Deaconess Hospital in Freeport, IL. During a polio epidemic, she...
Dr. Hendricks
Nov 26, 2016
Madison - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Dr. Richard J. Hendricks, age 82, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Richard was born in Danville, IL on March 2, 1934 to the late Elizabeth (Klinchock) and Chester Hendricks. He married Veronica Boyd on June 22, 1957; she and Richard enjoyed 59 ½...
Vernus Klosterman
Nov 25, 2016
MIDDLETON-Vernus "Vern" L. Klosterman died peacefully in his home on November 25, 2016. He was 92. He was born on October 16, 1924 in rural Dodgeville, WI to the late Maurice and Lena Klosterman and grew up on the family dairy farm between New Glarus and Blanchardville and graduated from Blanchardville High School. On November 6th, 1942, he...
Claire Weber
Nov 25, 2016
MADISON Claire Weber, daughter of Jennie and Joseph Schiffman was born July 6, 1926, in New York City and died of natural causes in Madison, Wisconsin on November 25th, 2016. She was married to Filmore George Weber on November 16, 1947 in the Bronx, NY and they remained happily married until his death on November 7, 2010. Claire...
Charles Lewandowski
Nov 24, 2016
MADISON Charles Lewandowski passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Chuck was born May 11, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Charles and Rose (Buczek) Lewandowski. His family moved to Knowlton, Wis. in 1935. He graduated from Mosinee High School and attended Stevens Point State College. He was united in marriage to Leone Gorka on Aug. 10,...
June Kley
Nov 24, 2016
Waunakee - June A. Kley, age 93, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. She was born on April 28, 1923 to the late William and Mildred Klingaman. June attended Kenosha Schools and majored in Home Economics at Stout University. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Kenosha, WI Mountainview Methodist Church in Cottonwood, AZ, and...
Clement Germaine
Nov 24, 2016
Clement "Sonny" Alexander St. Germaine, Jr. came into this world August 16, 1932 and passed to eternal life November 24, 2016 at the age of 84 years. A kind, humorous, friendly, and always engaged soul. His passion for movies, music at outdoor festivals, avid sports fan, and Friday Night Fish Frys can only compare for his love of...
Stephen Nicholls
Nov 23, 2016
MADISON - Stephen George Nicholls, age 70, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016. He was born on Dec. 19, 1945 in Racine to the late Michael and Blanche (Christoffel) Nicholls. He was predeceased by his brother Jim Nicholls (Faith Lerner) of Madison WI and is survived by his sister Joan (Roger) Stephenson of West Bend, WI. Stephen...
Jack Thomas
Nov 22, 2016
Cottage Grove - Jackie Douglas Thomas, age 78, passed away on November 22, 2016, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Corrine Thomas, who shared 48 years together. Those who knew Jack described him as positive, fun-loving, and kind. He grew up in Viola, WI and attended Viola High School. He was one of seven children born...
Kathy Harris
Nov 22, 2016
Sun Prairie Kathleen "Kathy" Harris, age 74 of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born July 4, 1942 in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, daughter to Francis and Bernadette (Meier) Lockwood. Kathy enjoyed spending time with her family and loved family gatherings. Kathy is survived by her children; Jamie Ives, Nicky Ives...
Ruth Bakken
Nov 21, 2016
Stoughton - Ruth K. Bakken, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Skaalen Nursing Home. She was born on March 27, 1924 in Edgerton, Wisc., the daughter of Martin and Emilie (Venske) Lengel. She married Richard Bakken on February 3, 1946 in Edgerton. Ruth and Richard raised two sons Thomas and Allan. Together they ran...
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