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.
Bernice Huot
Apr 22, 2016
MADISON - Bernice "Bernie" Marie Huot, age 87, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Brookdale Madison West. Bernice, daughter of Reinhardt and Tracy Hildebrandt, was born on November 13, 1928, in Lake Nebagamon, WI. She graduated from Superior High School. While growing up on her parents' dairy farm, she met Charles "Gene" E....
Gottfried Schmid
Apr 21, 2016
Stoughton- Gottfried Schmid, age 106, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born in the Verona area on May 25, 1909, the son of Gottfried and Anna Schmid. On October 23, 1951 he married Grace Bates in Peoria, IL. Gottfried worked as a Tool and Die maker until his retirement when he and Grace moved to...
Karl Schmidt
Apr 21, 2016
MADISON- Karl Francis Schmidt died peacefully, at home in Madison, on April 21, 2016. Born in Massillon Ohio, December 17, 1922, he was the first child of Margaret Ferris and Karl Peter Schmidt. He lived a full life of 93 years. Massillon was a town of steel mills and limited opportunities for a boy of his inclinations, yet...
John Cupp
Apr 20, 2016
WAUNAKEE-John H. Cupp, 77, of Waunakee died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016, in Madison. He was born on February 23, 1939, in Richland Center to Marion and Doretta (Glick) Cupp. He married the late Karron Davis on July 11, 1964, and lived in Madison for a short stint and resided in Waunakee for the duration of his...
Meredith Ross
Apr 20, 2016
Madison - Meredith Ross, 60, died April 20 in Madison, surrounded by her loving family. Merry attended UW-Madison for graduate school and then taught in the English department. She later went to UW Law School and upon graduation became a clinical professor of law. Within several years, she was named Director of the Frank J. Remington Center where...
Harold Forbes
Apr 19, 2016
Madison- Harold Eugene "Bud" Forbes, age 87, died very early the morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2016 following an unexpected hospital stay. Harold, a lifelong Madison resident, was born in Madison on January 28, 1929, the son of Harold Frank Forbes and Marie Matilda "Tilly" (Brand) Forbes. Harold graduated from Madison East High School, class of 1947, where...
Eugene Latsch
Apr 19, 2016
Deerfield - Eugene M. Latsch, age 73 passed away at London Lodge on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 31, 1943 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the son of Martin and Lillian (Blasing) Latsch. Eugene proudly served in the United States Navy. In 1967, Eugene was united in marriage to...
Robert Johnson
Apr 18, 2016
MADISON- Robert A. (Bob) Johnson, a resident of Madison since 1946, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 91. Bob, a proud member of the Greatest Generation, was born in Rhinelander to Agnes and Oscar Johnson on March 1, 1925 and was raised as a working member of the family grocery store, Johnson's Grocery...
Marvin Kolste
Apr 18, 2016
Lodi / Harmony Grove - Marvin L. Kolste, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 18, 2016. Marvin was born on February 10, 1942 to Lawrence and Mary (Selmer) Kolste. He went to East High School. Shortly after he enlisted in the military; serving in both the Army and Marines. Marvin was a member...
Wayne Smithback
Apr 18, 2016
Utica - Wayne E. Smithback, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Utica on April 18, 2016. Wayne was born August 3, 1929 to Gordon and Verna Smithback. His childhood and all but a few months of his adult life were spent on the family farm near Utica. Wayne went to school in a one-roomed schoolhouse...
Raymond Jones
Apr 17, 2016
McFarland- Raymond H. Jones died on April 17, 2016. He was a lifelong Madison area resident, DOB December 6, 1923. Ray was a widower, married 56 years, as his wife Jeanette E. Jones, passed away in February 2002. He is survived by his daughter Sterling E. Jones, son Thomas R. Jones, two grandchildren, three great-grandsons and other relatives....
Berdine Alme
Apr 17, 2016
Stoughton - Berdine Mae (Anderson) Alme, age 85, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born at home in the Town of Dunkirk on April 28, 1930, to Carl and Louise (Spilde) Anderson. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Stoughton High School. On March 19, 1950, Berdine...
Grace Fonstad
Apr 17, 2016
MADISON - Grace M. Fonstad, age 99, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2016. She was born May 11, 1916 in Colby, Wisconsin the daughter of Emil and Caroline (Vobach) Fleischauer. She graduated from Colby High School in 1933 and from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1937 with a B.A. in Library Science. She was fond of...
Ethel Tarkow
Apr 17, 2016
Madison - Ethel Waisman Tarkow, born May 7, 1917, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Trained as a dietitian, she devoted her life to her family, her three children - Don Waisman (Barbara), Karen Bloomberg (Steven), and David Waisman (Kathleen) - and her two spouses married to each for 30 years - the late...
Paul Dix
Apr 17, 2016
Oakfield/Sun Prairie Paul Dix, age 66 of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born in Marshfield on November 27, 1949, son to Aaron and Marion (Hahn) Dix. Paul was united in marriage to Christine Johnson on January 15, 1972. Together they raised six children. Paul graduated...
Cassie Niebur
Apr 16, 2016
Sun Prairie- Cassie Niebur, age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg. She was born on February 21, 1924, in Roxbury, WI, the daughter of John and Theresa (Reider) Kurt. Cassie married George Niebur on September 4, 1948, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madison, WI. Together they raised two daughters and built...
David Severson
Apr 16, 2016
Stoughton- David Paul Severson died unexpectedly Saturday April 16, 2016. He was born in Madison on January 17, 1997, the son of Jim and Mary (Schutte) Severson. David graduated from Stoughton High School in 2015 and was attending UW Stevens Point majoring in geography. He was an active 4-H member for 13 years and enjoyed showing rabbits, archery,...
Howard Graves Jr.
Apr 16, 2016
Graves, Howard B. Jr. "Bud" Ridgeway Ontario, Canada and Stuart, Florida: Howard "Bud" Barclay Graves Jr., age 94, died peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2016, surrounded by family. He was born August 17, 1921, to Howard Barclay Graves Sr. and Marjorie Thompson Graves in Buffalo, New York. He grew up at 85 St. James Place in Buffalo, N.Y., and...
Thomas Doyle
Apr 16, 2016
Thomas M. Doyle, age 69, of Marshall, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 16, 2016, after a three year battle with ALS. He was born April 30, 1946, in Platteville, WI the son of Myron and Frances (Cullen) Doyle who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife June of 47 years; his...
Karen Jankowski
Apr 15, 2016
Karen Elaine (Groth) Jankowski, age 69, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2016 at home, surrounded by her husband and sons. Born on July 13, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minn., to Paul and Elaine Groth, she married Thomas Allen Jankowski on August 3, 1974 in Neenah, Wisconsin. Karen was a graduate of Neenah High School,...
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