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.
Kenneth Droster
Sep 25, 2016
Kenneth William Droster celebrated his heavenly birthday on Sunday, September 25, 2016 when he entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 75. Kenneth was born in Madison, WI on October 24, 1940 to Raymond and Eleanore Droster. He attended Madison Lutheran School and graduated from Concordia High School. In Milwaukee,...
Kylene Anttila
Sep 25, 2016
MIDDLETON-Our beloved Kylene McVicar Anttila, 38, of Middleton Wisconsin, slipped away peacefully with her family at her side after a 15 ½ month battle with glioblastoma on September 25, 2016. She was born September 19, 1978, to Debi and Butch Anttila. Kylene graduated from Mesabi East High School, class of 1997. Her life's passion was to work with...
Margaret Plazak
Sep 23, 2016
Madison - Margaret F. Plazak, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Oakwood West. She was born on January 26, 1928 to Robert and Gladys (Meyer) Gehrend in Portage. Margaret received a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and enjoyed her career as a librarian. Margaret is survived by...
Pauline Bozarth
Sep 23, 2016
Pauline Mary Bozarth, age 92, of Madison passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on July 3, 1924 in Thayer, Illinois, the daughter of George and Anna (Rubis) Molitoris. She married Clarence Victor Bozarth on June 27, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. Pauline graduated from Virden High School in 1942, and...
Lawrence Hipenbecker
Sep 23, 2016
Madison- Lawrence W. Hipenbecker, age 95, died on Friday, September 23, 2016 peacefully in his sleep of natural causes after a recent fall. His desire to once again be with his wife of 56 years, Jean, who died in 2002, was finally realized. Larry was born on February 10, 1921 in Muscoda Township, the son of Ernest and...
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...
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