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 Baughman
Mar 26, 2016
MADISON James L. Baughman, the Fetzer Bascom professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died Saturday, March 26, 2016 after a short illness. He was 64. Baughman was born in Warren, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1952, the son of Lewis E. and Ann B. Baughman. He grew up in Warren, attending Warren City Schools. He...
David Pedersen
Mar 26, 2016
McFarland - David Pedersen, age 69, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home, after a 11 month battle with malignant mesothelioma. David was the son of Dorothy and Harvey Pedersen (both deceased) and sister to Karen Roholt (David). David was united in marriage to Jone Sahr on July 2, 1971. They enjoyed their life together...
William Mccormick
Mar 26, 2016
MADISON, WI/CENTERVILLE, OH McCormick, William S. (Bill) age 77, of Centerville, OH passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Agnes McCormick. Survivors include his brother Dr. Patrick McCormick, MD of Orland Park, IL, 5 nieces and nephews and several other relatives. He was a...
Theodore Johnson
Mar 26, 2016
Marshall - Theodore J. Johnson, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. He was born on June 23, 1928, in the town of Medina, the son of John and Evelyn (Chadwick) Johnson. Ted served in the Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Della Sharpee on...
Mary Bozich
Mar 25, 2016
Bozich, Mary E. Middleton: Mary E. Bozich, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born April 18, 1932 the daughter of William and Ada Haslam in Milwaukee. Mary loved spending time with, and caring for her family. She was an entrepreneur and owned her own drapery business, Mary's...
Jonna Page
Mar 25, 2016
Sun Prairie - Jonna Dee Page, age 66 passed away suddenly on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was born on May 20, 1949, in Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Jean (Fischer) Kerznar. On March 13, 1971, Jonna was united in marriage to Gary Page in Illinois. For several years, she worked for WPS at a sales representative...
Geraldine Gehrke
Mar 25, 2016
Sun Prairie - Geraldine "Gerry" M. Gehrke, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away on Friday March 25, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19,1929 in Sun Prairie, daughter of Mae (Hunt) and Elmer Bork. In 1946, she graduated from Sun Prairie High School as Valedictorian. Gerry married Rodney Carl Gehrke on June 21, 1947, where...
Eero Helin
Mar 25, 2016
As I wrote this obituary for my dad, Eero Helin, my daughter said to me, "It's hard to sum up a person's life in just a page or two, mom." She is, of course, right on this; however, I can sum up the most basic sense of Eero in one sentence: It is up to you do decide...
Gerald Pigarelli
Mar 24, 2016
SUN PRAIRIE - Gerald J. Pigarelli "Jerry", age 79 of Sun Prairie, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 after a lingering illness. He was born November 25, 1936 in Milwaukee, the son of Allas and Emily (Zuber) Pigarelli. Jerry was preceded in death by an infant son, Jon Gerard, and his parents. He is survived by his...
Barbara Higgs
Mar 23, 2016
Madison - Barbara Helen Higgs, 88 years old, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on March 27, 1927. Survived and loved by Marc, Jude and Chloe Higgs, Robin and Ivan Cheung, Brian Higgs, Tracy DiPiazza, Charlie and Oliver. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison 608-238-3434...
Irene Sveum
Mar 23, 2016
STOUGHTON- Irene Sveum, 96, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2016. Irene was born in Stoughton on January 22, 1920, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Olson) Seamonson. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938 and went on to attend Columbia Hospital School of Nursing in Milwaukee, graduating in 1941. Irene married Arthur Sveum on...
Wayne Vaughn
Mar 22, 2016
Wayne A.Vaughn Wayne A. Vaughn, age 81, of Waunakee, passed away at home on Tuesday March 22, 2016. He was born on December 6, 1934 in Mercer, WI the son of Lawrence and Lucy Vaughn nee Stephey. Wayne grew up in Mercer WI, graduated from Mercer High School in 1954, then served in the US Navy from 1954-8....
John Moore
Mar 22, 2016
Greetings from John Moore - Instead of a traditional obituary, I'd like to share some of my final thoughts with you. Life may have come to a close for me on March 22nd, but having all of you in my life gave me the courage to fight the best battle I could. You supported me on this winding...
Jean Muldowney
Mar 21, 2016
Madison - Jean Muldowney passed away on March 21st, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare with her family by her side. Dorothy "Jean" was born in Madison, WI on July 24th, 1925 to Richard and Blanche (Dolan) Breuer. The family moved to Ashton, Iowa in 1929 where Jean and her brother, Donald, were soon joined by a sister, Joretta. They...
Harold Firari
Mar 21, 2016
Lake Mills- HAROLD A. FIRARI , 89, passed away peacefully in Lake Mills, WI on March 21. He is survived by his wife Diane and his daughters; Diane Jorgenson (Dale), Sheryl Firari and Janine Rembus, his brother Harvey and his four step children. He was preceded in death by his son James, his parents, sister Vera and brothers...
Audrey Meurer
Mar 20, 2016
MADISON- Audrey Marie Meurer, age 89, passed away on March 22nd, 2016 at her home. Audrey was born on May 28th, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wis to Edward and Eleanor (Schirmbrand) Cauley. She is survived by her husband Fred; her three children; Kathy (Tom) Eimermann of Stillwater, MN.; Tom Meurer of Cushing, WI.; and Todd (Holly Dowling) Meurer of...
Roger Brandt
Mar 20, 2016
McFarland/Westport - Roger F. Brandt, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 3, 1944 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Fredrick and Ruth (Berend) Brandt. On November 6, 1965, Roger was united in marriage to Beverly "Bev" Carpenter in Cottage Grove. For many years, Roger worked for McFarland...
Alvin Richards
Mar 19, 2016
DANE - Alvin J. Richards, 88, of Dane, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Sat. March 19, 2016. Alvin was born May 18, 1927 to William F. and Catherine (Heimbecker) Richards. Alvin was proud to serve in the U.S. Army in WWII and the Korean War. He worked at the Waunakee Canning Factory for many years...
Bonnie Studnicka
Mar 18, 2016
Bonnie Jo Studnicka, age 68, passed away on Friday March 18, 2016 following a courageous battle with illness. She was surrounded by her family and caring nurses from St. Croix Hospice. Born April 8, 1947, Bonnie married Ernell Gene Studnicka on November 13, 1965. On Good Friday of 1973 she came to know Jesus Christ as her savior....
Joseph Weyrough
Mar 18, 2016
Joseph T. Weyrough, age 98, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. Joe was born to Theodore and Katherine (Linck) Weyrough on 12, 1917 in Burlington, WI. He graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. On August 6, 1942, he was united in marriage to Margaret Kerkman. He served during WWII as Commander of the...
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