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.
Todd Waech
Aug 10, 2016
Madison - Todd Wayne Waech, age 58. The Lord called Todd to his heavenly home peacefully joining his parents, George and Betty Waech and his brother, Jeffrey Waech on August 9, 2016. Todd is survived by his sister Kim, nephew Collin and longtime partner Larry Lehman. Todd was loved by many and touched the lives of those who...
Kenneth Helt
Aug 10, 2016
WAUNAKEE/ ASHTON-Kenneth Merle Helt, age 47, was killed in an automobile accident on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. He was born on Feb. 9, 1969, the son of Bill and Virginia (Ballweg) Helt. Ken graduated from Middleton High School in 1988 and received a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from UW-River Falls in 1993. He married Bonnie Jean Posthuma from...
John Ivens
Aug 10, 2016
Ivens, John Mount Horeb: John Ivens, age 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at All Saints Assisted Living in Madison. He was born March 30, 1929 near Fairbank, Iowa, the son of Hendrik and Johanna (Snuiverink) Ivens. John attended a one room schoolhouse near Fairbank, until he went to high school. He...
William English
Aug 9, 2016
English, William H. Janesville/Madison: William H. "Bill" English, age 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at home. He was born March 29, 1929 the son of Hazen and Elizabeth (Lawrence) English in Chicago, IL. Bill worked for many years as a teacher and administrator in Schools for the Visually Handicapped in Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. He...
Corinna Henkel
Aug 8, 2016
Pardeeville - Corinna Lynn Henkel, age 38, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2016. She passed away unexpectedly following health complications. She was born on May 7, 1978 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Cheryl and Jeffrey Dorman. Corinna was very proud that she had the ability to build houses with OFS....
Steven Miller
Aug 8, 2016
Sun Prairie- Steven William Miller died unexpectedly on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the age of 66, due to natural causes, while visiting his daughter in Alaska. Steve was born September 1, 1949 in Lakewood, OH. His family then moved to Parma, OH where he grew up and excelled in athletics, especially baseball and basketball. His senior year...
Keith Ransom
Aug 8, 2016
Marshall/Verona - Keith M. "Zeke" Ransom, age 78 passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center. He was born on June 11, 1938 in Mount Ida, Wisconsin, the son of Logan and Delphia (Cliff) Ransom. Keith was a lifelong Marshall resident. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. For over 33...
Breyanna Kalk
Aug 7, 2016
In loving memory: Breyanna Kalk, age 17, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was born March 12, 1999, in Madison, WI. She spent most of her life growing up in Marshall, WI where her Nana and Papa raised her Father. Breyanna attended Marshall Senior High School and was very excited to graduate in May of 2017....
Grant Tarpinian
Aug 7, 2016
Stoughton- Grant Tarpinian, age 85, died at Agrace Hospice in Janesville on August 7, 2016. He was born May 17, 1931 and was raised in Jamestown North Dakota, the son of first-generation Armenian immigrant parents Garabed "Charlie" and Aghavni "Agnes" Tarpinian. He joined the National Guard in High School, later enlisting in the U.S. Army and served in...
Daniel Woodstock
Aug 7, 2016
Stoughton- Daniel J. "Woody" Woodstock, age 56, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at UW Hospital surrounded by his family. Dan currently worked at UW Hospital. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching, baseball and spending time with family. Dan was an avid Minnesota Viking fan. He will always be remembered for the nicknames he gave everybody. Survivors include...
Marthinus Taute
Aug 6, 2016
September 25, 1958 - August 6, 2016 Waunakee - Marthinus Philippus Taute, "Tinus" to his friends and family, age 57 of Waunakee, WI passed away in his home on Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by family. He faced cancer with courage and embraced God's way. Tinus lived a full life, lifting those up around him until the last...
Phillip Wilcox
Aug 6, 2016
Phillip R. Wilcox, 27, of Madison died suddenly on Saturday, August 6, 2016 after a long struggle with addiction. He enjoyed spending time with family, listening and making music, skateboarding, reading, writing, cooking, and watching movies. Phil leaves behind his parents, Patty and Pat O'Rourke, a sister, Leanna and a brother, Killian all of Madison, also a sister,...
Richard Long
Aug 5, 2016
Richard Lee Long, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 5, 2016. He was born on January 8, 1940, in Rochelle, Illinois, son of Virgil Edward and Harriet Lila (Anderson) Long. He was united in marriage to Alice McBrian on June 20, 1965, in Springfield, Illinois. Richard graduated from Northern Illinois University with...
Shelton Berel
Aug 5, 2016
MADISON - Shelton Carlton Berel, age 33 passed away on Friday August 5, 2016 as a result of a hit and run accident while riding his bicycle training for a triathlon. Shelton was born July 18, 1983 in New Orleans, LA to Freda Berel. He is a proud graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2006 with a...
Lowell Maves
Aug 5, 2016
Lowell Rolland Maves, age 72 of Sun Prairie died on Monday, August 1, 2016 at home. Lowell was born on August 1, 1944 at the Edgerton Memorial Hospital to Rolland & Lucy Maves. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1962 where he played and umpired sports. His love of sports carried throughout his life; he umpired and...
Mary Olson
Aug 4, 2016
Stoughton - Mary Lou Olson, age 90, passed away on August 4, 2016 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 26, 1925 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Mary Salverson. She married Roger Olson on December 8, 1946 at Hope Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove. Mary Lou worked alongside her husband at...
Thomas Wheeler
Aug 4, 2016
Stoughton - Thomas Wheeler, age 82, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on August 4, 2016. Tom grew up in Oshkosh and eventually graduated from St. Norbert College with a BA in English. He also proudly served in the Army for 4 years and then enjoyed his job at United Parcel Service delivering packages. Tom began a career...
Joan Carter
Aug 3, 2016
MADISON/BRADENTON, FL: JOAN HAZEL CARTER in Bradenton, Florida, aged 88, passed away surrounded by family members on Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes following a stroke and ensuing four year battle with dementia. Born on 22nd February, 1928 to parents Charles and Constance Wilkinson, Hazel graduated from the County Grammar School for Girls in...
Alyce Forster
Aug 2, 2016
MADISON / EVANSVILLE -Alyce M. Forster passed away on August 2, 2016 at Sienna Meadows in Oregon, Wisconsin. Alyce was born on Feb. 2nd, 1922. She was the older sibling of Jerry and Byrad Ripp. Her brother was Donald Ripp. Alyce was married in 1941 to Frank Forster, Captain of Records for the Madison Police Department. He passed...
Mary Zanzig
Aug 2, 2016
Madison/Winona, MN - Mary Kathryn (Kate) Zanzig, age 74, passed away in Madison, WI on August 2, 2016 in the presence of her family after a short battle with cancer. Kate was born in Appleton on December 22, 1941 to Stanford and Helen Hass. She graduated from Appleton West High School, and later from St. Mary's School of...
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