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.
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,...
Anthony Franklin
Apr 15, 2016
MARSHALL - Tony (Anthony Virgil) Franklin passed into the light on Friday April 15, 2016 surrounded by family. Tony will continue to live on in our memories and sadly all who knew him will long for the laughter and love Tony gave so freely. Tony served nine years in the Wisconsin National Guard and the Army Reserve, was...
James Greene
Apr 15, 2016
MADISON - James "Jim/Jimmy" Greene came to "the end of the line" on April 15, 2016 after a long battle with renal failure and Crohn's disease. He was laid to rest with his Frye boots at Natural Path Sanctuary in Verona, WI. Jimmy was born December 12, 1952 in Nyack, N.Y. and grew up in New York City...
Clarice Townsend
Apr 15, 2016
In Loving Memory Clarice Geraldine Townsend, age 95, of Edgerton/ Stoughton passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was born on August 8, 1920 in Stoughton, the daughter of Halvor and Deanta (Bjoin) Veium. She is survived by her husband, Clifford W. Townsend, of Albion, WI; her 5 children:...
Alison Lockridge
Apr 14, 2016
MADISON Alison Grace Lockridge, 46, of Madison, died at home early Thursday morning, April 14, 2016, due to complications from multiple sclerosis. She was an artist, nature lover, and proud and loving mother to her son, Park Morrell Lockridge, 18, and daughter, Farren Nicole Lockridge, 13. Alison was born October 9, 1969, in Bayfield, Wisconsin, before moving to...
Genevieve Jensen
Apr 14, 2016
Madison - Genevieve Helen Jensen, 89, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2016 in Madison. She was the daughter of Polish immigrants, John V. Koscik and Veronica M Koscik (Mackiewicz). She grew up in Milwaukee and raised her family in New Berlin, WI. She is survived by one son, James Jensen of Boulder, CO and two daughters, Judy...
Gregory Femrite
Apr 14, 2016
MIDDLETON-On the afternoon of April 14, 2016 the Earth trembled as it released a man of insurmountable compassion from its grasp. Gregory Allen Femrite was born on January 4, 1953 in Stoughton, WI. He was brought into the world by his two loving parents, Nels Truman Femrite and Terese Joann Femrite. He grew up in a time where...
James Kiffel
Apr 13, 2016
Madison, WI - James H. "Jim" Kiffel, age 81, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born in Kenosha, WI on August 24, 1934, the son of the late Herman and Hertha (Heimsoth) Kiffel. Jim was a graduate of Kenosha Bradford High School where he excelled in many sports. His 1950 undefeated football...
Michael Kennelly
Apr 13, 2016
MADISON Michael Dennis Kennelly, 68, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Madison after a brief illness. Michael was born June 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward and Lucille (Schleden) Kennelly. He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin. Michael was a bright, sensitive and thoughtful soul whose...
Hung Pham
Apr 13, 2016
MADISON- Hung N. Pham, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Visitation will be 9AM-12PM (noon) on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 with a celebration of life to follow at 12:00 PM (noon). Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
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Laverne Madsen
Apr 12, 2016
Stoughton / Cottage Grove - Laverne Marie Madsen, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Aster Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, with Rev. Mark Petersen presiding. Visitation will be held from...
Robert Mitchell
Apr 12, 2016
Madison - Robert L. Mitchell, age 67, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016. Bobby was born May 20, 1948 to Thomas and Patricia (Reif) Mitchell and was a life-long resident of Madison. He graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin School of Electronics, was a long-time employee of Badger Cab and known for his passions of playing pool...
Kathleen Breuchel
Apr 11, 2016
Kathleen Adele Hodge Breuchel, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday April 11th, 2016 at 12:54 am surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on August 3, 1952 in Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1970 and attended UW Whitewater where she met her husband Gary. They were married for...
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