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.
Elizabeth Ross
Dec 28, 2015
Ross, Elizabeth "Beth" Basler Madison: Elizabeth "Beth" Basler Ross, who introduced scores of Madison youngsters to the piano, died Dec. 28, 2015. She was 88. Beth came to Madison from her native Oregon in 1950 and in the mid 1960s began giving piano lessons in her home to beginning students. It was a devotion she carried on until...
Roland Karls
Dec 28, 2015
DANE-Roland W. "Punk" Karls, age 87, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015. He was born on June 18, 1928, the son of Alois and Linda (Madigan) Karls. He served his country in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He was married to Lou Ann Kessenich on June 24, 1958. Punk lived and...
Gerald Robinson
Dec 28, 2015
Madison - Gerald J. Robinson (Jerry), age 75, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 29, 1940 to William and Gertrude (Rusk) Robinson in Milwaukee. Gerald is survived by his two daughters Colleen and Valerie, his granddaughter Salacia, his brother Bill and his sister Gail. Jerry was the...
Sidney Hjortland
Dec 27, 2015
TOWN OF DUNKIRK Sidney LeRoy Hjortland passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Eighty six years earlier on March 13, 1929, in the same home, he was born to Gundar and Ella (Paulson) Hjortland. Sidney graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of '47. He married Joan Tofsland on May...
Jerry Breedlove
Dec 27, 2015
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Donald Ziegler
Dec 27, 2015
WAUNAKEE/WESTPORT-Donald Ziegler, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at UW Hospital after a lengthy battle with health issues. Donnie was born to Frank and Mary (Meinholz) Ziegler and was son-in-law to Edmund and Julia (Dermody) Kuehn. He married Marlene Kuehn on Oct. 19, 1961. They were blessed being together...
Dr. Olson
Dec 27, 2015
Sun Prairie/Lodi- Janet Elaine Olson MD, FAAFP, 68, died on Sunday evening, December 27, 2015 in Lodi, WI. Jan was born in Plainfield, NJ on June 8, 1947. She spent her childhood in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania and graduated from Kennett High School in Kennett Square, PA in 1965. Jan graduated with a Bachelor's Degree (physics) in...
Jeanette Barker
Dec 27, 2015
Madison - Jeanette (Jan) Ann (Engelking) Barker passed away on December 27, 2015 at the age of 84. She was born on July 31, 1931 in St. James, Minnesota to Walter and Margaret (Bemmerl) Engelking. Jan graduated from Beloit High School where she first captured her love of music by playing the drums. Jan worked as an X-ray...
Theodore Skogen
Dec 26, 2015
In Loving Memory Theodore H. "Ted" Skogen, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 26, 2015. He was born on May 29, 1935 in Sun Prairie, son to Theodore and Wanda (Uphoff) Skogen. Ted married Lorraine Heiking on September 24, 1955 at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church. Together they raised 3 children. Ted...
James Sexton
Dec 26, 2015
James J. Sexton died December 26, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. Jim was born September 20, 1937 to Joseph Cantwell Sexton and Eleanor K. Sexton. Growing up in Maple Bluff, Jim attended Lakewood School, Edgewood, and Wisconsin High School. In high school he played basketball and also began a lifelong devotion to golf, participating on the golf...
Chris Gallenbeck
Dec 25, 2015
Beaver Dam - Chris J. Gallenbeck, age 33, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015 after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 5, 1982 in Beaver Dam to Kathryn and Ronald Gallenbeck. Chris graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 2001 and began working on multiple farms. He was currently working at United Cooperative in...
Cassandra Beckman
Dec 25, 2015
MIDDLETON-Cassandra (Sandy) Southwick Beckman, age 80, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2015. She was born on April 30, 1935, in Erie, Pennsylvania, daughter of Lloyd and Hazel (Mays) Walden. Sandy was an inspiration to all who knew her; she met life head-on with a fierce passion and accomplished anything she set out to do. Blessed...
Walt Moscrip
Dec 24, 2015
MADISON - Walter D. "Walt" Moscrip, age 65, passed away on Thursday Dec. 24, 2015 at Meriter Hospital. Walt was born Dec. 31, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, IA., the son of Walter and Kathyrn (Kacer) Moscrip. He married Diane Theresa Pritzl in Rock Island, IL. He had a full and happy life and was able to spend many...
Mitsi Pippa
Dec 24, 2015
Mitsi (Efthymia) Pippa, whose life focused on understanding and teaching the essence of human movement and function, died December 24, 2015, at her home in Madison. She was 57. Ms. Pippa, who was born in Greece, was an experienced teacher of the Alexander Technique and a Pilates instructor and trainer. She is survived by her husband of 31...
Rayna Nash
Dec 23, 2015
Rayna Chalice Nash, daughter of Rayshawn Nash and Paris Smith, was passed into the arms of angels on December 23, 2015. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 pm until 1:30 pm on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53705, followed with a prayer service at 1:30pm....
Jeremy Wilson
Dec 22, 2015
Stoughton - Jeremy Scott Wilson, age 34 of Pleasant Springs Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on December 22, 2015. He was born on August 1, 1981 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Mark A. and Cynthia S. (McNutt) Wilson. He married Andrea Rasmussen on August 13, 2008 in Arlington Wisconsin. Jeremy graduated from Stoughton High School...
Beverly Annen
Dec 21, 2015
In Loving Memory Beverly JoAnn (Yngsdahl) Annen, age 79, passed away on December 21, 2015 peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 18, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of Marvin Sr. and Viola (Wilson) Yngsdahl. Bev attended Pumpkin Hollow Elementary and graduated from Deforest High School, where she was crowned homecoming queen....
Dr. Shah
Dec 21, 2015
MADISON - Dr. Vinod K. Shah, age 81, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Monday evening, Dec. 21, 2015, at Meriter Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1934 in Vadodara, India, the son of Kasturchand and Savitaben Shah. Vinod completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. He...
Jean Consigny
Dec 20, 2015
(Madison) Jean McDowell Consigny, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Her family was extremely fortunate to be able to enjoy Jean for three years following her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Jean was born on July 6, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, to James and Ruth McDowell. She grew up in...
Burton Ladd
Dec 20, 2015
McFarland- Burton N. Ladd, age 61, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was born in Stoughton on May 9, 1954, the son of Ludwig and Rae Ladd. Burton graduated from Stoughton High School in 1972. He lived most of his life on the Yahara River at the entrance of Lake Kegonsa. Burton enjoyed...
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