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.
Mary Reel
Sep 8, 2016
Stoughton- Mary Ruth Reel, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. She came into the world on July 2, 1920 in Kingsport, Tennessee, the first of two children of Allen and Bonnie Russell. Mary married Harry Reel in November 24, 1938. She worked beside her husband in Tennessee, Virginia, Marshfield, WI,...
Ellen Jacobson
Sep 7, 2016
Stoughton- Ellen M. Jacobson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Stoughton on January 18, 1925, the daughter of Jorgen and Anna (Nelson) Nygaard. Ellen graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944. On July 21, 1946 she married Palmer Jacobson, together they celebrated 70 years of marriage. Ellen...
Raymond Dobbel
Sep 7, 2016
Sun Prairie - Raymond A. Dobbel, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at his son's home in Marshall. He was born on October 24, 1927, in Sacramento, California, the son of Paul and Eva (Gurley) Dobbel. Raymond served in the Air Force during WWII and retired from the Air Force in 1968. He was united...
John Herrick
Sep 6, 2016
NEKOOSA/WAUNAKEE- John F. (Jack) Herrick, age 84, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was born on September 18, 1931, the son of Viola Herrick. He married Joan Kruger on May 12, 1951, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison, who preceded him in death in 1990. He married Nancy Henry in 1995 who survives him. Jack lived and worked...
David Berens
Sep 5, 2016
David John Berens, age 83, of Reedsburg entered the Kingdom of Heaven at 12:30 am on September 5, 2016 in Baraboo at St Clare Meadows from Parkinson's related causes. David was the son of Genevieve (Casey) and Alphonse Berens. He married Faith Bidgood on July 3rd, 1999 in Baraboo, WI. David was a commercial real estate appraiser for...
Zellorean Field
Sep 5, 2016
Madison- Zellorean A. Fields, age 108 passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016. She was born on February 15, 1908 in Alben, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Edith (Novak) Moran. Zellorean worked for many years as a seamstress for Yosts Department Store until her retirement. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Zellorean was preceded...
Donald Herrmann
Sep 5, 2016
Madison - Donald E. Herrmann, age 84, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 5, 2016. Don was born on July 19, 1932 in Chicago Illinois to William and Antonia Herrmann. When Don was 13, his family moved from Chicago to Minocqua Wisconsin where Don lived until he graduated high school. Don was united in...
Ruth Taylor
Sep 5, 2016
Madison-Ruth "Rufus" Taylor, 93, passed away on Monday, September 05, 2016 at Oakwood Village in Madison. She was born on October 17th, 1922 in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin and was the eldest daughter of Chester and Ida (Erickson) Underwood. Ruth had a great love of children and devoted herself to the care and education of children. At an early...
Dr. Buchanan
Sep 5, 2016
Madison - We are sorry to say that Dr. Daro A. Buchanan died on Sept. 5th, 2016 at the age of 90. Married to his loving wife Betty Buchanan (Rietz) for 65 years, he was the father of 3 children; Dr. David (Julie) Buchanan, Jim (Sherry) Buchanan, Jodi (Brian) Schiro; grandfather to 9 grandchildren; Erin, Kyle, David, Cullen,...
Terry Massey
Sep 5, 2016
Terry Lee Massey, age 67 of Madison, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born on March 6, 1949 in Walhalla, South Carolina, son of Thomas and Loraine ( Randal) Massey. Terry was united in marriage to Jamie Sue Hildebrand on June 10, 1972 in Sheboygan. Together they raised 3...
Mary Roberts
Sep 4, 2016
MADSION - Mary Beddard Roberts, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday Sept. 4, 2016 at her home. She was born Aug. 30, 1954 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to James Russell and Jane (Pittman Branch) Beddard. She married John Roberts Aug. 5, 1991 in Sturgeon Bay. Mary worked for many years in the Madison Area School district as...
George Niebur
Sep 4, 2016
SUN PRAIRIE - George R. Niebur, age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016, on what would have been his 68th wedding anniversary at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. He was born on August 31, 1924, in Madison, WI, the son of Aloysius and Lucille (Callahan) Niebur. George proudly served in World War II as a...
Stella Jacobson
Sep 2, 2016
Stoughton - Stella M. Jacobson, age 88, of Stoughton entered her heavenly home peacefully on September 2, 2016 at Sienna Crest Care Facility in Oregon, WI. Stella was born May 1, 1928 to Clarence and Ella Dalsoren in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1945, after which she entered Beauty School in Madison. Following school she...
Abraham Landsman
Sep 2, 2016
MADISON - Abraham "Abe" Landsman, age 102, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2016, in his home at Oakwood Village West in Madison. Abe was born on Jan. 8, 1914 in New York City to Louis and Anna Landsman. He grew up in the Bronx NY (where he loved playing handball and stickball), graduated from James Monroe High...
Lucille Boeker
Sep 1, 2016
Madison - Lucille Boeker, age 99, passed away at Oakwood Prairie Ridge on Thursday, September 1, 2016. She was born on January 17, 1917 on the Spring Green farm, the daughter of Russell & Emily Slauson. She married Leonard Boeker on June 13, 1941. Lucille graduated from Spring Green High School in 1934, second in her class. She...
Mary Conder
Sep 1, 2016
MADISON- Mary Esther Conder (n� Zeratsky), age 91, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Mary was a talented artist, astute businesswoman, gracious hostess, and devoted friend, but she considered her greatest accomplishment and purpose in life raising her three children. She was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren and in the last year of...
La Hungerford
Sep 1, 2016
La Verne Addison Hungerford, lifelong Madison resident, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at age 88. Verne was born in Madison, on June 26, 1928 to the late Earl and Alice (Balie) Hungerford. He was a veteran having served 2 years in Korea with the United State Army. Following his service to his country, Verne was united in...
Walter Chmielewski
Sep 1, 2016
Walter S. Chmielewski , age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 1st, 2016, at Meriter Hospital. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 12, 1927, in Saginaw, MI to Stefan and Anna (Cegielski) Chmielewski. He had one younger brother, Jerome, who was his best friend throughout life. Despite being miles apart throughout most...
David Skyberg
Aug 31, 2016
Marshall/Waterloo - David Paul Skyberg, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Trinity Senior Homes in Madison. He was born on June 10, 1943, in Duluth, Minnesota the son of Paul and Betty (Peterson) Skyberg. David worked for Perry Printing in Waterloo for many years retiring when they closed. David was very passionate when it...
Martha Dishowitz
Aug 31, 2016
MADISON - Martha E. "Marti" Dishowitz, passed away at 58, on Wed. August 31, 2016 at her home. She was born April 24, 1958 in Fort Atkinson, the daughter of David and Pauline (Harris) Knoerr. Marti grew up in Janesville, was a 1976 graduate of Janesville Craig High School. She also earned her BBA from UW Whitewater in...
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