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.

Elwyn Weible

Elwyn Weible

Dec 2, 2016

Elwyn Weible, 82, of Madison, WI passed away early Friday, December 2nd, 2016, at Meriter Hospital after a hard fought battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Weible, his wife, Christin Feuerstraeter, their son Zachary Weible, and their daughter, Julia Weible, all of Oakland, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo...

Patricia Schaller

Patricia Schaller

Dec 2, 2016

DeForest - Patti Schaller, age 58, of Vienna, WI, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 2nd, 2016. Patti was born September 18, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to La Verne and Andy Anderson and was a beloved step-daughter to Fay Anderson after the passing of La Verne. She will live on forever in the hearts of...

Jim Peterson

Jim Peterson

Dec 1, 2016

Madison/Appleton - Peter James "Jim" Peterson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 following a lengthy and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Jim was born December 17, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Margaret (Arnold) Peterson. Jim grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, graduating from Sequoia Union High School in Redwood...

Phyllis Clifford

Phyllis Clifford

Dec 1, 2016

Sun Prairie, WI - Phyllis J. Clifford, age 92, died on December 1, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on November 8, 1924, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Kennedy) Logan of Rockfield and Lafayette, IN. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many. "Be a lady" were words she often spoke and...

Fritz Mueller

Fritz Mueller

Dec 1, 2016

Madison- Willard Fritz Mueller, age 91 of Madison died December 1, 2016. He was born January 23, 1925, in Ortonville Minnesota, the son of Fritz and Adele (Thormaehlen) Mueller. His beloved wife of 62 years, Shirley (Liesch), died December 8, 2010. Fritz is survived by three children, Keith, of Madison, Scott (Ann Pfotenhauer-Mueller), of Middleton, and Kay (David...

Marcella Schwanz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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