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.
Marzo Bliss
Jun 30, 2016
Madison - Marzo Porter Bliss led a life characterized by an abundance of love. He possessed an unassuming but unshakeable commitment to his family and the community that surrounded him, and his presence was an abiding comfort to those around him. We had 98 years of Marzo; we wish we had more. He passed away peacefully on June...
Perine Rudy
Jun 30, 2016
MADISON Perine "Petie" Rudy, one of the wonders of the Madison community, passed away on June 30, 2016, surrounded by friends, family and an abundance of love. Born on January 7, 1936 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Petie was the daughter of Ernest and Antonia Perozzi. She attended Mary D. Bradford High School where she met Ron Rudy, the dashing...
Daryl Krueger
Jun 30, 2016
Krueger, Daryl "Pete" CROSS PLAINS - Daryl "Pete" Krueger, age 65, passed away at home on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was a loving husband to Jeanette for nearly 40 years. She shares her tribute and memories of Pete in the following paragraphs. Pete was born in Central Wisconsin where he attended a one room school house. He...
Ona Colliver
Jun 30, 2016
Celebrating the Life of Ona "Polly" Colliver A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016, at Bristol Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. with the service at 7:00 P.M. A brief reception will follow. As per Polly's wishes, in lieu of flowers, please make any contributions in Polly's...
James Hoffman
Jun 29, 2016
Stoughton- James Paul Hoffman died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday June 29th in Stoughton, Wisconsin at the age of 74. Jim was born on March 18, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin to Clarence and Arlene (Farnsworth) Hoffman. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960 and soon after joined the Navy Reserves. Jim went...
James Turnbull
Jun 29, 2016
Madison - James Matthew Turnbull, age 46, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Madison. Matthew was born on November 2,1969 in Madison, WI to Robert James and Linda Turnbull (Meyer). He is survived by his parents Jim and Linda Turnbull of New Baltimore, MI, also survived by his sister and brother in-law Sean and...
David Lewis
Jun 29, 2016
Lewis, David A. Madison - David A. Lewis, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, in the loving arms of his wife Jeanine. He was a strong, kind, gentle, brilliant, quiet man and he will be greatly missed. David was born on March 7th, 1946, to William and Katherine (Simonds)...
Thomas Sather
Jun 27, 2016
MADISON/EAGLE RIVER: Thomas W. Sather, age 52, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Eagle River, WI on June 27th, in the arms of his loving wife. He was born on May 22nd, 1964 in Madison, WI to William and Kathryne Sather (Haugh). Tom married Janet Kleinheinz in 1985, and together they had two children, Tristan...
David Siewert
Jun 27, 2016
Madison - David A. Siewert, age 57, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, surrounded by family and loved ones. Dave amazed and inspired all who knew him with the strength and spirit with which he faced terminal cancer. Dave was born in 1958 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Arthur and Agnes Siewert....
Brian Denny
Jun 26, 2016
Brian James Denny (57) of Sun Prairie, WI passed away suddenly on June 26, 2016. Brian was born on March 5, 1959 to Dorothy McDonald Denny and James W. Denny. He grew up in the Menlo, Iowa area and graduated from Guthrie Center High School where he enjoyed excelling in a variety of sports including wrestling, where he...
Marguerite Rietveld
Jun 26, 2016
Mary Marguerite "Rete" Rietveld died at her home in Madison on June 26, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born on March 12, 1923 in Harvey, IL to Isaac and Elizabeth Bardwick Rietveld. She grew up in Chicago Heights, IL. Marguerite received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she...
Martin Tyler, Sr.
Jun 26, 2016
DEFOREST/ARLINGTON- Martin J. Tyler, Sr. passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Martin was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. He also loved gardening, animals, reading, and taking walks. Martin is survived by his children Marty (Cathy), Steve (Doreen), and...
Eldre Cook
Jun 25, 2016
TOWN OF MIDDLETON - Eldre Antoinette Cook, age 86, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on October 1, 1929 in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Agnes (Borgen) and Richard W. Beuthin. As a graduate from Prairie du Chien High School and the University of Wisconsin -...
Delphine Meinholz
Jun 25, 2016
Delphine J. Meinholz, age 100, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Delphine was born on June 16, 1916 in Stevens Point, daughter to Victor and Martha ( Pionkowski) Liebe. She was united in marriage to Herbert Meinholz on October 1, 1955 in Stevens Point. Together they raised one daughter, Patricia....
Sharon Luhrsen
Jun 24, 2016
Stoughton - Sharon Ann Luhrsen, age 72, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on March 19, 1944 in Madison, Wisc., the daughter of Herbert and Milla (Breingsness) Luhrsen. Sharon graduated from Marshall High School in 1962. For 17 years she worked for Research Products as a Senior File Clerk. She would...
Marvin Schaeffer
Jun 24, 2016
MADISON- Marvin J. Schaeffer died peacefully in his home on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by his four children. Marvin was born on June 30, 1927 in Pollock, South Dakota. He was the third child born to Martin and Martha Schaeffer. He spent his youth helping his father farm and run their store and butcher...
Melvin Gabriel
Jun 24, 2016
MADISON - Melvin R. Gabriel, age 83, passed away on Friday June 24, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born Dec. 4, 1932 in Wells, MN, the son of the late Edwin and Irene (Krause) Gabriel. He married Esther Bauer on June 19, 1954 in Bloomer. Melvin is a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. He...
Denise Rheaume-Ceplina
Jun 24, 2016
Rhinelander: Denise Lindsey Rheaume-Ceplina, 65, passed away 6/24/16 after an 8 month battle with leukemia. She shared a generous, lively, and loving spirit with staff and clients at Rhinelander Headwaters for 27 years and 5 years at Lac du Flambeau Headstart. She gave of herself continuously to: Nicolet Players, Rhinelander Historical Society, Oneida County Fair, Tommy O's Playhouse,...
Erica Saffold
Jun 24, 2016
Erica L. Saffold passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the age of 36 years. Private family services will be held. Please share your memories of Erica. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Helen Mulder
Jun 24, 2016
Madison - Helen Mulder passed away in her sleep at home in Madison, WI, at the age of 83. Helen was raised with her 12 brothers and sisters in northwest Iowa. After earning a master's degree in Library Science, Helen became a middle-school librarian in Oelwein, Iowa. She was an avid gardener and baker. She enjoyed sharing her...
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