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.
Waldon Porterfield
Sep 23, 2016
Sun Prairie - Waldon R. "Wally" Porterfield, Sept 23, 2016, age 73 loving husband of Virginia (N�e Connor), cherishedfather of Scott (Christy), and beloved daughter Christine. Born in Jefferson, Iowa, May 11, 1943. The son of Waldon and Darlene Porterfield. He spent his childhood, and early adult life in Milwaukee, but considered Sun Prairie, WI home. This is...
Kristin Bauman
Sep 23, 2016
Bauman, Kristin A. Madison: Kristin Amalie Bauman passed away on Friday, September 23 of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) at Agrace Hospice. She was born on July 28, 1965 at Madison General Hospital to Conrad and Marlys (Quady) Bauman. She graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1983 and from UW-Madison in 1987, where she was a member...
Kay Olson
Sep 22, 2016
Sun Prairie - Kay L. Olson, age 64, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Kindred Hearts in Sun Prairie. She was born on January 23, 1952, to Gordon and Bertha (Nelson) Olson in Marquette, Michigan where she lived for 52 years. Kay was a member of the Marquette Choral Society, sang with her church choir at...
Berdine Kellnhofer
Sep 22, 2016
Stoughton- Berdine J. Kellnhofer, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born in Stoughton on July 11, 1922 the daughter of Hellick and Suzanna Halverson. Berdine graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940. On March 8, 1944 she married Theodore Kellnhofer. Together they farmed in the Pleasant Springs area...
Lloyd Bram
Sep 21, 2016
Pardeeville, WI/Crystal River, FL - Lloyd N. Bram, age 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 following a short illness. He was born on Feb. 22, 1940 to the late Wilbert "Skinny" and Alvina Bram (Wipperfurth). He was born in the family home in Springfield Corners. Lloyd grew up in the Springfield Corners/ Martinsville area and graduated...
Avis Favour
Sep 21, 2016
Stoughton- Avis M. Favour (Fossen), age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born in Stoughton on October 24, 1931, the daughter of Hans and Marie (Wollwage) Fossen. Avis graduated from Deerfield High School in 1949. She worked for many years at American Family...
Dr. Vogel
Sep 20, 2016
Vogel, Dr. Heinz Madison: Dr. Heinz Vogel, born in Berlin, Germany in 1926 to Wilhelm and Else Vogel (Vohrer), died peacefully in his home with family on September 20. He practiced psychiatry in Madison from 1961 - 1986, a profession he loved and in which he helped many people. He loved many activities including skiing (water and snow)...
Maria Burger
Sep 20, 2016
Madison, Wisconsin - Maria Burger, age 94, of Madison passed away on September 20, 2016. Born November 4, 1921 in Prague, Czechoslovakia to Josef Burger and Zdenka (Dewetterova) Burgerova, Maria completed high school in 1941 at the Akademicke Gymnasium in Prague. A bright and motivated student, she earned her four-year Engineer of Agriculture degree from Prague University in...
Marjorie Nelson
Sep 19, 2016
Stoughton- Marjorie Ann James Nelson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2016. She was born in Iron Mountain, MI on December 12, 1926, to Garnet and Alyce James. Marge graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton where she majored in Music. She is survived by her children, Julie Smay and James Nelson; grandchildren, Erik, Mazen, A.J.,...
John Preston
Sep 19, 2016
McFarland- John Charles Preston, age 33, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his home in Fitchburg. John was born on October 21, 1982 to Dennis and Christine Preston. He grew up in McFarland and graduated from McFarland High School in 2001. John attended UW Whitewater from 2001-2004. He was employed as a...
Timothy Newquist
Sep 18, 2016
Waunakee - Timothy Steevens Newquist, age 58, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. Beloved son of David and Shirley Newquist, loving husband to Kerry (Meyer) Newquist. Devoted father to Kaitlin (John) Russell, Margaret, Bridget, and MaKenna. Grandfather of Francis, Thomas, and Mary. Loving brother to Marykay (Don) Adams, Kevin (Jacquie) Newquist, Mark (Peggy) Newquist, Sharon...
Stanley Corwin
Sep 18, 2016
Stanley Charles Corwin October 2, 1935 - September 18, 2016 This is the story of Stan (Stash) Corwin, grateful partner of 46 years to Colette (Coli Rabs) Corwin. It's fair to say that Stan won the lottery. If it weren't for Coli and her unbelievable patience and 5 star saintly care and love for Stan, this tribute would...
Kyle Bates
Sep 17, 2016
Stoughton- Kyle "Oddie" Bates, age 30, of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 unexpectedly. He was born on January 1, 1986 at St. Mary's hospital in Madison, to Don and Janis (Nelson) Bates. Oddie was currently working in Vermont on the pipeline with his brother. Kind, compassionate, hardworking and athletic are a few words that have...
Linda Noble
Sep 17, 2016
Linda P. Noble, 62 of Madison, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2016. She was born May 29, 1954, in Whiston, England, to Edward Burrows and Joan (Aspinwall) Burrows. Linda was married to James T. Noble on October 11, 1972 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Saint Helens, England; they were married 42 years. She is survived by her...
Bob Frint
Sep 17, 2016
MADISON Robert A. Frint, 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, WI. Bob was born on January 9, 1927 to the late Archie and Louise (Yake) Frint. Bob attended and graduated from Columbus High School, Class of '45. He was a veteran having served with the United States...
Frederick Ehrke
Sep 17, 2016
Fred L. Ehrke of Deerfield passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2016, at the VA hospital in Madison. Fred was born on August 26, 1922, in Oakland Township, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Fred W. and Devina Olson Ehrke. Fred married Juanita Rose Robbins on November 2, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Juanita;...
Fay Emden
Sep 17, 2016
Emden, Fay J. Madison: Fay Jerome Emden, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born to Clyde and Lyllyan Emden on December 20, 1925 in Rhinelander, where he spent his youth. He married Joan C. Janssen on August 11, 1962 at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. He acquired 4...
Joseph Chern
Sep 16, 2016
Monona - Joseph Chern, age 94, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on September 16, 2016. He was born April 22, 1922 in St Paul, MN to Russian immigrants, Joseph Xton Chern is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Western Chern, son Andy Chern (Tiffani) and daughters Laura Chern...
Clarence Dwyer
Sep 15, 2016
Middleton - Clarence S. Dwyer, age 71 passed away peacefully at Meriter Hospital on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born on August 13, 1945 in Michigan, the son of Wilbur and Marjorie (Clapper) Dwyer. Clarence thoroughly enjoyed gardening, fishing and watching western movies. He is survived by two sisters-in-law; Kathy Dwyer and Arlene Dwyer and numerous nieces,...
Esther Pleyte
Sep 15, 2016
Madison - Esther Pleyte, a resident of Oakwood Village, passed away Sept. 15, 2016 after almost 100 years of enjoying life. Born in Fond du Lac on Nov. 10, 1916, daughter of the late William and Bessie Miller, Esther spent the first half of her life in Milwaukee, moving to Madison with her family in 1961. Esther's life...
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