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.
James Cullen
Jul 15, 2016
DeForest - James F. "Jim" Cullen, age 74, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 28, 1941, in Columbus, Wisconsin the son of Ellen (Montegue) and Edward Cullen. Jim was united in marriage to Kathleen Miller on July 22, 1978. He worked for MG&E for 35 years retiring...
Beatrice Melcher
Jul 15, 2016
MADISON/MILWAUKEE Beatrice Jean (Hagensick) Melcher, "Bea", passed away peacefully at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, Friday, July 15, 2016. Bea was born June 7, 1924 in Milwaukee to Byron Luke Hagensick and Laura Marian (Rowe) Hagensick and grew up on the west side of Milwaukee with her beloved sister Ruth. She fondly remembered time spent with her family, the...
Irene Bronte
Jul 14, 2016
Stoughton- Irene O. Bronte, age 81, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born in Stoughton on March 15, 1935, the daughter of Wilbur and Olga (Johnson) Straavaldson. Irene graduated from Stoughton High School in 1953. On June 26, 1954 she married Eldon Bronte. Together they shared 53 years of marriage until...
Irene Rasmussen
Jul 13, 2016
Madison - Irene Josephine Rasmussen, 96, passed away on July 13, 2016 in Madison. Irene was born on Sept. 1, 1919 to Hans and Ida Benson in Blooming Grove, Wisconsin. She grew up in Stoughton, Wisconsin where her father, who immigrated from Norway, worked as a farm hand and later for Stoughton Trailers. She and her older sister...
Ida Seiling
Jul 13, 2016
MADISON Ida Kate Seiling, 94, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away quietly and with a smile, on the evening of July 13th, at her home with her family close by. She was born Ida Kate Hauge on March 10, 1922, in Bergen, Norway. In 1930 she emigrated with her parents and siblings to the United States and Madison, but...
Robert Coleman
Jul 13, 2016
Shorewood Hills - Robert H. Coleman, 79, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Born March 30, 1937, Bob was the son of Mildred and Lloyd Coleman. A lifelong resident of Shorewood Hills, Bob began working at age 8, mowing lawns and at age 11 popped popcorn for UW sports events. He graduated from Wisconsin High School with the class...
Walter Wigglesworth
Jul 13, 2016
DANE-Walter A. "Walt" Wigglesworth, aged 83, of Dane, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in his family home in Dane. He was born in that same home on June 4, 1933, to Charles William and Esther (Chrislaw) Wigglesworth. After being drafted into the US Army, Walt returned home to Wisconsin and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Dairy...
George Wold
Jul 12, 2016
Richland Center - George Donald Wold, age 87 of Richland Center, Wisconsin died on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He was born on May 17, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Martha Seifert and George Washington Wold. George was united in marriage to Margaret "Peggy" Louise Schrimpf Karr on February 22,...
Janet Miller
Jul 11, 2016
Sun Prairie- Janet Miller, age 43, of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2016. She was born on January 24, 1973 to Jack and Sandy Miller. Jan's passion in life was helping others. She worked in various Community Based Residential Facilities throughout her career, helping people with mental and physical disabilities. She is...
Fidelis Ikegwuonu
Jul 10, 2016
MADISON- Dr. Fidelis Ifeanyi Ikegwuonu, Jr., MD, Ph.D was born on May 10, 1946 in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria to Fidelis Ifeanyi (Snr.) and Augustina Ekwughanwa. He passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Fidelis was a resident of Madison, WI at the time of his passing. He came to the United States in 1982. He married Patricia...
Jerelyn Bierd
Jul 10, 2016
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Scott Evans
Jul 10, 2016
Wisconsin Rapids - Scott L. Evans, age 51, passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2016 in Madison. He was born on September 14th, 1964 to the late Lawrence and Marion Evans. Scott was a graduate of Tri-County High School and held various jobs in the agricultural field. He was well liked by many friends. Survivors include his son, Matthew;...
Lois Mccamy
Jul 10, 2016
McCamy, Lois Waunakee: Lois Laura (Wangen) McCamy of Waunakee, Wisconsin, our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the age of 91. Lois was born November 2, 1924 in Minnesota to the late Eric and Irene Wangen. Lois graduated Fargo Central High School and earned a degree in Home Economics at North...
Donald Hester
Jul 8, 2016
Madison - Donald D. Hester, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died Friday, July 8th, 2016 of complications from MSA (Multiple System Atrophy). He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his BA and PhD degrees in economics from Yale and then joined the Yale faculty in 1960. In 1968 he joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin,...
Robert Weiler
Jul 6, 2016
Robert J. (Bob) Weiler passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, son of John and Edwina (Feldner) Weiler on August 20, 1926. He was united in marriage to Audrie Klawitter on November 20, 1948 and together they raised seven children. Bob served in the US Army Air Corp and was in the...
Ronald Berge
Jul 6, 2016
Deerfield - Ronald "Buster" G. Berge, age 81, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was welcomed to the world on July 18, 1934 in Madison, WI by his proud parents, Russel and Ann (Hagen) Berge. On August 1, 1959, he married the love of his life, Delores Melvin, in Deerfield....
William Rodder
Jul 5, 2016
OREGON-William "Bill" Rodder passed away peacefully on July 5, 2016 at Alden Estates in Jefferson WI after a prolonged illness. Bill was born September 27, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William and Louise (Fletchner) Rodder. Following graduation from Poland High School (1957) he earned a B. A. degree (Phi Beta Kappa) in Philosophy from the University...
Mildred Gardner
Jul 4, 2016
Stoughton - Mildred Jean (Kroener) Gardner joined the bass section of the heavenly choir on Monday, July 4, 2016. Millie was born in Edgerton, Wis., on May 12, 1924, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Terlinden) Kroener. She graduated from Stoughton High School, earned a B.A. from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and was the first woman to...
Judith Franken
Jul 3, 2016
Judith Kay (Vander Ploeg) Franken of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, loved lakeside cabins, animals, children, traveling to National Parks, sewing gifts for family and friends, music, and most of all she loved her family. Judy passed away from cancer with her family by her side on July 3, 2016, at age 69. Judy was born on October 28, 1946,...
Mary Acker
Jul 3, 2016
ACKER, MARY ELLEN MIDDLETON-Mary Ellen Acker, age 76, left this Earth on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, surrounded by her family after a brief and courageous fight with cancer. Mary Ellen was born in Waunakee on June 6, 1940, to Andrew and Clara Marie (Herricks) Derra. She was employed for 20 years with...
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