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.

Berta Bauer

Berta Bauer

Mar 10, 2016

Madison - Berta Bauer, age 90, was taken before her time, on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Berta was born on January 22, 1926 in Germany, to the late Hans and Sofie. She married August Bauer on October 20, 1951 in Watertown. Berta was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church since 1962. She was a...

Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen

Mar 10, 2016

MADISON- Sally Porch Hansen died at BrightStar Senior Living, on March 10, 2016. There she reached the end of a decade-long descent into the darkness of dementia and with it release from the agitation and anxiety caused by that dreadful disease. Sally will be remembered as a teacher, feminist, mentor, and friend. Also known as a lover of...

Dolores Maybee

Dolores Maybee

Mar 10, 2016

Baraboo/Stoughton- Dolores Minerva Snodgrass Maybee, age 82, passed away peacefully in Baraboo on Thursday, March 10, 2016 with family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1933 in the Township of Scott, Crawford County, the daughter of Glen and Pearl (O'Kane) Snodgrass. Dolores lived with Glen and Pearl on the family farm until Glens death in...

Violet Herricks

Violet Herricks

Mar 9, 2016

VERONA/WAUNAKEE-Violet L. Herricks, age 97, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at the Waunakee Manor Health Center Center. She was born in Verona on February 21, 1919, to Albert and Anna (Schilter) Duerst. She was employed with Dane County Social Services for over 20 years and was a homemaker for the elderly. Violet loved everything about farming and...

Leon Applebaum

Leon Applebaum

Mar 8, 2016

Madison-Leon Applebaum, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Lee was born in New York City on February 25, 1930, to Mary (Rabinowitz) and Harry Appelbaum. Yes, parents and son spelled their last name differently. Lee is survived by his wife of 53 years--and love of his life--Rita, the...

Michael Dolan

Michael Dolan

Mar 8, 2016

Stoughton- Michael F. Dolan, age 70, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was born in Chicago on June 27, 1945, the son of Martin and Ruby Dolan. Mike was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country during Vietnam from 1967-1968 with the 1st Calvary/1st Division. Following his honorable discharge Mike worked...

Charlane Meyer

Charlane Meyer

Mar 8, 2016

STOUGHTON - Charlane (Charlie) Patricia Holden Meyer, age 80 passed away on March 8, 2016 at the Agrace Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg WI. Born to Stanley Albright and M. Rey (Wochner) Holden on October 15, 1935 in Baltimore MD. One summer day in 1952 a ship sailed into the Port of Baltimore and off stepped a handsome...

Stuart Olkes

Stuart Olkes

Mar 7, 2016

MADISON- Stuart Phillip Olkes passed away peacefully from metastatic melanoma on March 7th, 2016 at the age of 58. He was born on June 11th, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the third and youngest son of Rosalyn and Elmer Olkes. He married Susan Benjamin-Olkes on October 22nd, 2004 in the Bahamas. Stuart enjoyed spending time with his family, as...

Delores Beicher

Delores Beicher

Mar 6, 2016

MADISON- Dolores Lillian Beicher, age 88, of Madison passed away on March 6, 2016 peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on March 18, 1927 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Carl and Lillian Phillips. She married John T. Beicher on July 11, 1953. Dolores graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1944. She worked at the...

Herbert Weiner

Herbert Weiner

Mar 5, 2016

MADISON-Herb Weiner, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Herb owned "Pic-A-Book" on State St. for many years. He was one of the founding members of Beth Israel Center. Herb enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling, and loved people especially his family. Herb is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dottie; daughter Mona (Rob) Owens; son-in-law...

Daniel Dreger

Daniel Dreger

Mar 5, 2016

Windsor Daniel Edward Dreger, age 54, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in a Madison hospital after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 19, 1961 in Madison to Charles Edward and Janice Peggy (Dottl) Dreger. Dan was a 1979 graduate of La Follette High School in Madison. On November 8, 2013,...

Laura Beckett

Laura Beckett

Mar 5, 2016

Madison Laura L. Beckett, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, March 5, 2016. She was born November 15, 1949 in Stoughton, daughter to Harold and Nancy (Baker) Giddley. Laura was united in marriage to Ross L. Beckett on May 28, 1968 in Madison. Together they raised three children. Laura worked for...

Patricia Vaccaro

Patricia Vaccaro

Mar 5, 2016

MADISON- Patricia Joan "Josie" Vaccaro, age 85, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born June 5, 1930 in Prairie du Chien the only daughter of Micheal Lloyd and Josephine Glynn. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy High School in Prairie du Chien in 1948. Afterwards she attended St. Mary's Hospital School of...

Glenn Borland

Glenn Borland

Mar 5, 2016

Glenn F. Borland, 80, passed away unexpectedly on March 5th, 2016 with his three children by his side. Glenn was born on December 28, 1935 in Oelwein Iowa, the beloved son, and only child, of Glen A and Linda E. (Rockdaschel) Borland. He graduated from Oelwein High School, class of 1954. He married the love of his life,...

Alexis Coleman

Alexis Coleman

Mar 5, 2016

Stoughton - Alexis Scharlene Coleman, age 21, of Stoughton, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2016 as the result of a tragic car accident. She was born on September 9, 1994 to Daniel "Boon" Coleman and Kelly Nielsen. Alexis graduated from Stoughton High School in the class of 2013. She was employed at the BP on Hwy N...

Sarah Fisher

Sarah Fisher

Mar 4, 2016

MADISON - Sarah E. Fisher, age 28, passed away at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness on Fri. March 4, 2016. She was born Dec. 24, 1987 in Rhinebeck, NY. the daughter of Fred and Patricia Fisher. Sarah is a 2006 graduate of Madison Memorial High School. She was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing, and also...

Karen Baumann

Karen Baumann

Mar 4, 2016

For a quiet woman, Karen Ruth Baumann loved to make a racket. Percussion was her thing, whether piano, hammered dulcimer, handbells or steel drums. She was a self-proclaimed vegetarian who nonetheless regularly ate fish and had a secret love affair with bacon. She never considered herself a buttinsky, yet once conspired to set up her elder son with...

William Ludwig

William Ludwig

Mar 4, 2016

LODI William C. Ludwig passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at age 74. Arrangements are pending at this time. A full obituary will follow. Please share your memories of Bill. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434

Geraldine Kilps

Geraldine Kilps

Mar 3, 2016

LODI - Geraldine D. Kilps, age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 3, 2016 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born Oct. 18, 1927 in Rapid City, SD, to the late Cornelus "Casey" and Dolores (Jobe) DeKramer. As a child, Geraldine lived in several small towns in South Dakota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. She moved to...

Vincent Maier

Vincent Maier

Mar 2, 2016

In Loving Memory Waunakee- Vincent F. Maier, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born on November 9, 1926 in Waunakee to Mathias and Susan (Maerz) Maier. Vincent was a graduate of St. John's Catholic school. He enjoyed working as a farmhand and helping out neighboring farms. He also enjoyed working for Oscar Mayer,...

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