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.
Lois Baggot
Aug 14, 2016
MADISON - Lois Ruth (Prange) Baggot, age 83, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, in Madison. Born October 2, 1932, in Reedsburg the daughter of Arthur and Freida (Meyer) Prange. She married David Baggot on June 29, 1957 in Reedsburg. Lois was a resident of Madison for 59 years where she retired after 14 years as a fiscal...
Elizabeth Ripp
Aug 13, 2016
Elizabeth (Betty) Margaret Ripp, age 96, of Waunakee, died peacefully with her daughter by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2016. The former Betty Kuehn was born on the family farm in Springfield, WI on November 4, 1919. She was the 8th of 14 children born to John and Appolonia (Schroeder) Kuehn. Betty married the love of her...
William Lagerroos
Aug 12, 2016
William (Bill) Alan Lagerroos, age 74, of Madison, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his home. He was born in 1942 in Queens, New York City, the son of Sulo and Hazel Lagerroos. He met Cynthia Fillingame in 1980 and although they never married, they maintained a loving and devoted relationship until his death. He was...
Evelyn Hellenbrand
Aug 12, 2016
WAUNAKEE-After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, Evelyn C. "Evie" Hellenbrand, age 87, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016, at the Ridges in Lodi Wisconsin. She was born in Martinsville on Oct 25, 1928 to Weinand and Christine (Rauls) Statz. She married Donald Hellenbrand at St Martins on May 23, 1950. They lived, raised their four sons and...
Doster Haven Jr
Aug 12, 2016
DeHaven, Doster "Doc" Jr. Blow, Gabriel Blow. Beloved father, musician, and teacher, Doster Robert "Doc" De Haven Jr, passed to heaven on Friday, August 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. His rendition of "Basin Street Blues" accompanied him and his loving family on his final procession at Agrace Hospice in the early morning hours. Doc was...
Melvin Herbrand
Aug 11, 2016
Melvin L. Herbrand, Waunakee WI Mel Herbrand, age 91, a proud WWII Veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend peacefully passed away on Thurs Aug 11, 2016 at a Madison Hospital He was born: September 14, 1924 to Anton & Frances Herbrand, on Herbrand Road in Roxbury township, in Dane County, WI. Mel was one...
Joyce Anderson
Aug 11, 2016
FITCHBURG- Joyce Esser Anderson, age 79, of Fitchburg passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 11,2016, surrounded by her five loving daughters. She was born October 8, 1936, on the family farm in Ridgeville, Wisconsin, to Myron and Della Kortbein. She married Raymond Bernard Esser on May 31, 1960, at The Little Brown Church in the Vale....
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...
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