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.
Virgiline Schulte
Feb 15, 2017
MADISON Virgiline Marie Schulte, age 88, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. She was born on August 22, 1928 in Riplinger, WI, the daughter of Edward and Sophie Fait. She married Lawrence Schulte on December 27, 1952. Virgie graduated from Wilmot high school in Wisconsin and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She...
Ronald Zaleski
Feb 15, 2017
WAUNAKEE - Ronald Alexander Zaleski "Z",54, of Waunakee, Wis. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis. Ron was born on June 1, 1962 in Danville, Pennsylvania to Ronald John Zaleski and the late Anna Rita Giacomini. Ron married the love of his life and high...
Robert Simmonds
Feb 15, 2017
Stoughton - Robert Brooks Simmonds, age 74, passed away on February 15, 2017, at Agrace in Fitchburg, WI after a long battle with Lupus and all its complications. He was born to Forrest A. Simmonds and Lela M. Brooks in Madison, WI on July 30, 1942. He married Judy Anne Tower on June 4,1967 in Milwaukee, WI, missing...
William Brunsell
Feb 14, 2017
MADISON / EVANSVILLE - William Carlin "Bill" Brunsell, age 95, passed away on Feb. 14, 2017 at Oakwood Village West. Bill was born on Sept. 11, 1921 in Evansville, the son of Fred and Elizabeth Brunsell. He is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 67 years, Thea (LaBudde) Brunsell. Bill was a man of many interests....
Marilynn Hildebrandt
Feb 14, 2017
Marshall - Marilynn Ann Hildebrandt, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at her home in Marshall. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 2, 1940, the daughter of Orvel and Jessie (Eaton) Moen. Marilynn went to school in Marshall until her nurturing and homemaking skills were needed at home...
Barbara Carlson
Feb 14, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Barbara A. Carlson, age 84, of Waunakee died on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at the Pines in Prairie du Sac. She was born in Waunakee on March 8, 1932, to Frank and Elizabeth (Schneider) Koch. Barb was blessed on Feb. 27, 1993, to marry the love of her life, Harold, and add to our family with his son,...
Eileen Dawson
Feb 14, 2017
MADISON Eileen Potts Dawson left this life in the early morning hours of Feb. 14, 2017, following her battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Eileen was born Eileen Marie Potts, in Camden, N.J., and raised in Audubon, N.J. She was the oldest of five children born to the late Francis and Catharine...
Sharon Torrens
Feb 13, 2017
FITCHBURG -Sharon Lynn Eisenschink Torrens completed her six-year Early Onset Alzheimer's Dementia journey on February 13, 2017 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center. Sharon was born on May12, 1951 to Arthur and Lucille Eisenschink in Manitowoc, WI. Sharon attended St Paul's elementary school and went on to graduate from Lincoln high School Manitowoc in 1969. Sharon was united...
Kathleen Bries
Feb 13, 2017
Madison - Kathleen Frances "Kathy" Bries, age 87, passed away in her home on Monday, February 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 24, 1929 in Denmark, Wisconsin, the daughter of Valerian (Schommer) and Harry Zilisch. She was united in marriage on June 17, 1950 to Byron Joseph Bries in Green Bay, Wisconsin...
Dorothy Mitchell
Feb 13, 2017
MADISON Dorothy J. Mitchell, 85, passed away peacefully following a brief illness. She was born in Darien, WI on October 25, 1931 to the late Noah and Martha (Kargel) Cornelison. She married William Russell Mitchell in Indiana on April 3, 1950. Dorothy is survived by her children Barbara (Gregory) Brewer, Cheryl (Michael) Lord, William "Ron" (Carrie), and Richard...
Adam Gritzmacker
Feb 12, 2017
Madison - Adam M. Gritzmacker, age 23, had taken his own life on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was born on March 28, 1993, in Madison, the son of Paul Gritzmacker and Kimberly Hartman. In 2011, Adam graduated from Madison East High School. Adam currently was working for KleenMark in their commercial cleaning department. In his spare time,...
Carisa Stanek
Feb 11, 2017
Sun Prairie - Carisa J. Stanek, age 40, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 21, 1976, the daughter of Danny and Karen (Gwin) Stanek. Carisa graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1994 and was all conference in soccer. She got her Bachelors...
Eleanor Spurley
Feb 11, 2017
Spurley, Eleanor V. Madison: Eleanor V. Spurley, age 99, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born June 17, 1917 in Brownsville, PA. Eleanor met and married James V. Spurley while serving in the US Army at Fort Baer in Ft Wayne IN. They later settled in Madison in...
Robert Comyne
Feb 11, 2017
Sun Prairie - Robert F. Comyne, age 74, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born on December 10, 1942, in Marinette, the son of Clarence and Joyce (Seymour) Comyne. Robert married his high school sweetheart, Diane Kelln on June 5, 1965, in Milwaukee. Together they raised two daughters. He worked for...
Barbara Slack
Feb 11, 2017
MADISON: Barbara M. Slack, age 94, of Madison passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 19, 1922 in Madison, the daughter of Ray and Barbara (Robb) Slack. Barbara lived in Madison her entire life, passing just short of her 95th birthday. She worked at UW-Madison until retiring in 1984. She...
Richard Anderson
Feb 11, 2017
Madison/Deerfield- Richard W. Anderson, age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Agrace HopsiceCare. He was born in Chicago on November 3, 1935, the son of William and Alma Anderson. On December 22, 1961 Dick married Carole Sprengel. He was a self-employed door-to-door milk man for over 20 years in the Illinois Chain of Lakes area....
Karen Boehme
Feb 11, 2017
Stoughton - Karen Margaret Boehme passed away on Feb. 11, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg at the age of 66. Karen is survived by her daughter, Meghann Proper (Kevin) of Stoughton; her pride and joy, granddaughter, Matilda; her sister, Sandi (John) Hrovatin of Green Valley, Ariz.; her niece, Melissa (Josh) Bemus of Muskego, Wis.; and grand-nephew, Isaac....
Jean Dicristina
Feb 10, 2017
Stoughton - Jean M. DiCristina, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1927 in the Greenbush of Madison, Wisc, the daughter of John and Catherine (Spatola) DiCristina. Jean had fond memories of growing up in the Greenbush neighborhood and was very proud of her Italian heritage....
John Bell Sr.
Feb 10, 2017
Sun Prairie - Dr. John C. Bell, Sr., Ed.D. ("Jack") of Sun Prairie, WI died peacefully at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison on Friday, February 10 at the age of 84. Jack was born on November 1, 1932 in Warsaw, NY to John and Beulah Prentice Bell. After graduating from Geneva High School in 1950, he enlisted...
James Duncan Jr.
Feb 10, 2017
MADISON- James A. Duncan, Jr. passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born on December 28, 1950, son of James A. Duncan, Sr. and Janet Bratz Duncan (both deceased). Jim attended and graduated from Madison West High School and attended UW for a short time. He was an avid skydiver and loved aviation. He is survived by...
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