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.

Jean Muldowney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Craig Brummer

Craig Brummer

Mar 18, 2016

McFarland - Craig Alan Brummer, age 56, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 from a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. He was born on December 5, 1959 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Thomas and Marlene (Hathway) Brummer. Craig will be dearly missed by his wife Donna Brummer; 3 children, Zachary (Rose) Brummer, Gerald (Debbie) Erickson, Samantha...

William Nigbor

William Nigbor

Mar 18, 2016

Madison - William "Bill" Paul Nigbor passed away March 18, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Center. He was the son of Paul Peter and Evelyn Theresa (Lange) Nigbor, born August 12, 1928 in Winona, MN. He graduated from Tomah High School in 1946 where he played football for a team that was undefeated for four years! In his senior...

Betty Boley

Betty Boley

Mar 16, 2016

Stoughton - Betty Jean (Kind) Boley, age 76, of Stoughton passed away on March 16, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on August 5, 1939 in Columbus, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold and Evelyn Kind. She married Rodger Boley on May 16, 1959 in Primrose, Wisconsin. Betty worked as a CNA for many years. She...

Sue Krueger

Sue Krueger

Mar 16, 2016

MADISON Sue A. Krueger, age 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Madison to the late Thomas and Annabelle (Peck) Clements on May 26, 1947. Sue graduated from West High School in 1965. She married the love of her life, Gordon Krueger, on September 16,...

Marda Brown

Marda Brown

Mar 14, 2016

Marda Brown (Spielberger), who died on March 14, 2016, was born August 16, 1927 in Kankakee, Illinois, where she grew up. She graduated with a B.S. in Journalism, with Honors, from the University of Illinois in 1949. She married Norman J. Brown (d. 2007) on June 11, 1950. Brown was mother to Steven (Lillian) of El Cerrito, CA,...

Sanford Lyles, Jr.

Sanford Lyles, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

Sanford "San" Lyles Jr. passed away peacefully from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on March 14, 2016. He was born on December 16, 1938 in Jackson, Tennessee, son of Sanford and Roberta (Dailey) Lyles. His family moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1945. Sanford attended George Washington Carver high school and designed the cover of the...

Orville Walker, Jr.

Orville Walker, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

Madison formerly of the Twin Cities Mpls & St.Paul. Orville C. Walker, Jr., age 72, died peacefully at University of Wisconsin Hospitals Monday, March 14, 2016. Orv was a resident of Madison for six years and of the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul for nearly 40 years. He was born to Orville C. and Jeannette...

Josephine Harris

Josephine Harris

Mar 14, 2016

MADISON - Josephine L. Harris, age 92, passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place in Madison on Monday March 14, 2016. She was born September 30, 1923 in Berlin, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Fralish) Lehman. She married Philip Harris on Nov. 23, 1946. Josephine was a member for many years of Blessed Sacrament Church....

Bj Smail

Bj Smail

Mar 14, 2016

Sun Prairie - BJ Smail, nee Roth, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2016. She was born January 7, 1933 in Madison WI to parents Jim and Antonia (Nibler) Roth. On February 4, 1950, BJ married the love of her life, a handsome sailor named Raymond J. Smail. They were together for...

Leslie Zickert

Leslie Zickert

Mar 13, 2016

Marshall / Deerfield - Leslie Arthur Zickert, born February 19, 1921 to John and Amanda (Zenk) Zickert. He was given back to Jesus on March 13, 2016. Leslie attended Smith School in the Township of Medina which required him to walk many miles each day. His first job was working with his brother Vernon for the Walter Holzhueter...

Everett Coltharp

Everett Coltharp

Mar 13, 2016

MERRIMAC/WAUNAKEE-Everett W. Coltharp, age 69, left us and into the grace of our Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at his home in Merrimac after a courageous battle with Cancer. Everett passed away peacefully, in the loving arms of his wife, Toni. He was born in Clay Center, Kansas on Aug. 10, 1946, to Harold and Viola (Selders)...

Alice Paremski

Alice Paremski

Mar 13, 2016

Madison/ Three Lakes - Alice M. Paremski, age 83, a resident of Madison and formerly from Three Lakes, WI died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her home. She was born June 21, 1932, to Bill and Laura (Brewster) Paremski. She was raised in Three Lakes, WI and graduated from Three Lakes High School in 1950. She enjoyed traveling...

Vincent Accardo

Vincent Accardo

Mar 13, 2016

MADISON- Vincent J. Accardo, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Vince was preceded in death by his wife Mona Accardo, first wife Antoinette Accardo, brother Peter Accardo, sister Kathryn Arbisi, son Carl Accardo, and daughter Therese Cuccia. He is survived by his brothers, Carl Accardo (Donna) of IL, Joseph Accardo (Ruth) of AZ, daughter Frances...

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