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.

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...

Ruth Winn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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