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.
Ruth Winn
Mar 13, 2016
MADISON- Our Aunt Ruth was born in Dresden, Germany in 1916. Her mother died when Ruth was 3 years old and she faced multiple hardships growing up in different places and homes. She grew very close to her siblings Wolfgang, Peter, Horst, Carl and Ingeborg. She graduated from the Luisenstift Academy in Dresden and went on to study...
Karen Holmes
Mar 13, 2016
Deforest- Karen F. Holmes, age 72, of Deforest passed away on March 13, 2016. She was born on July 26, 1943 to Francis, Sr. and Arlene (Gage) Ruland in Mauston. She graduated from Tomah High School in 1961. She met and married Jerry Holmes, Sr. on February 9, 1963, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomah. They lived...
Anthony Guastella
Mar 13, 2016
Sun Prairie/ Port Charlotte, Florida - Anthony J. "Tony" Guastella, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Harbor Terrace Skilled Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida. Tony, formerly of Sun Prairie and Madison, WI has resided in Florida since 2001. Tony was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 17, 1924. He had worked as a printer...
Nikolaus Jones
Mar 12, 2016
WAUNAKEE On Saturday, March 12, 2016, the world lost one of the kindest, funniest and most loving persons you could ever meet. Nikolaus A. Jones was loved by many people, and will be missed by all of them. Hopefully, those who were lucky to have had so many good times with him will have many more beyond this...
James Kemmeter
Mar 12, 2016
MADISON - James A. Kemmeter, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sat. Mar. 12, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born Feb. 7, 1938 in Jefferson, the son of the late Lee and Lucille (Schmid) Kemmeter. Jim is a proud 1961 graduate of the Naval Academy, and served his Country as an...
Robert Green
Mar 11, 2016
Stoughton- Robert Freeman Green, age 97, resident of the Town of Dunn, died Friday, March 11, 2016. Bob was born in 1918 to Freeman and Agnes (Stondall) Green. He was a fourth generation farmer following Asher, Marcus, and Freeman. Bob attended the one room Lakeside School, became an active 4H member raising Championship Holstein calves. Following Stoughton High...
Mary Hedden
Mar 11, 2016
BELOIT /MADISON - Mary Hedden was born on May 28, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia to Jean and Macon Hedden. She grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin and graduated from F.J. Turner High School in 1977. She earned her Engineering Degrees from the UW-Madison in 1983 and her MBA from UW-Milwaukee. Mary traveled the world for CASE IH; John Deere...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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