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.
Gerald Pigarelli
Mar 24, 2016
SUN PRAIRIE - Gerald J. Pigarelli "Jerry", age 79 of Sun Prairie, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 after a lingering illness. He was born November 25, 1936 in Milwaukee, the son of Allas and Emily (Zuber) Pigarelli. Jerry was preceded in death by an infant son, Jon Gerard, and his parents. He is survived by his...
Barbara Higgs
Mar 23, 2016
Madison - Barbara Helen Higgs, 88 years old, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on March 27, 1927. Survived and loved by Marc, Jude and Chloe Higgs, Robin and Ivan Cheung, Brian Higgs, Tracy DiPiazza, Charlie and Oliver. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison 608-238-3434...
Irene Sveum
Mar 23, 2016
STOUGHTON- Irene Sveum, 96, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2016. Irene was born in Stoughton on January 22, 1920, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Olson) Seamonson. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938 and went on to attend Columbia Hospital School of Nursing in Milwaukee, graduating in 1941. Irene married Arthur Sveum on...
Wayne Vaughn
Mar 22, 2016
Wayne A.Vaughn Wayne A. Vaughn, age 81, of Waunakee, passed away at home on Tuesday March 22, 2016. He was born on December 6, 1934 in Mercer, WI the son of Lawrence and Lucy Vaughn nee Stephey. Wayne grew up in Mercer WI, graduated from Mercer High School in 1954, then served in the US Navy from 1954-8....
John Moore
Mar 22, 2016
Greetings from John Moore - Instead of a traditional obituary, I'd like to share some of my final thoughts with you. Life may have come to a close for me on March 22nd, but having all of you in my life gave me the courage to fight the best battle I could. You supported me on this winding...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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....
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