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.
Patricia Struck
Dec 20, 2015
MADISON - Patricia D. Struck passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. She was a wonderful wife and mother, as well as a distinguished attorney and public servant. Patty was born March 8, 1952, the daughter of George L. Struck and Mary (Davey) Struck, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She served for many years as the Commissioner and then Administrator...
Sissie Hallverson
Dec 20, 2015
Stoughton- Sissie Hallverson passed away peacefully on December 20, 2015. She was born Patsy Hannah Halverson on June 23, 1942 in Monroe, WI to Alvin Halverson, Jr. and Elsie (Crawford) Halverson Park, and later changed her name to Sissie Hannah Hallverson. Sissie graduated high school and attended UW Madison for a short time. Sissie worked at City View...
Christopher Spencer
Dec 19, 2015
Madison - Christopher Shippee Spencer passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 19th, 2015. Born April 29th, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, Chris came to Wisconsin to attend Beloit College. After graduating in 1969 with a degree in Mathematics, he obtained a law degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1972. Over the course of...
John Grace
Dec 19, 2015
John R. Grace died at home on December 19, held by his wife, son and daughter and surrounded by the love of his family and friends, both near and far. Born in Utica NY and raised in Athol MA, John was a proud Eagle Scout and fully engaged in the life of his small town community. He graduated...
James Mcmahon
Dec 19, 2015
Sun Prairie- James "Jim" P. McMahon, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 in Fort Myers, Florida. Jim was born to E.P. and Amanda (Setz) McMahon on August 24, 1929 in Beaver Dam, WI. Jim was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie, WI and previously the president of E.P. McMahon and Sons Inc. On April...
Ria Suchomel
Dec 18, 2015
SUN PRAIRIE - Ria Suchomel, age 88, passed away on December 18, 2015 at the Willows Nursing Home in Sun Prairie. She was born March 1, 1927 in Germany, the daughter of George and Maria (Benz) Emmerling. Ria married Reinold Suchomel on September 23, 1948, in Bad Kissinger, Germany. They moved to Sun Prairie in December of 1948...
Dushanka Petrovich
Dec 18, 2015
MADISON- Dushanka Petrovich, age 94, died peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2015 surrounded by family and friends during her gradual transition from this life to the next. Dushanka was born on October 26, 1921 in Belgrade, Serbia to Goyko and Maximilliana Djermanovic. She spent her childhood and early adulthood in Belgrade where she led a very active life...
Phyllis Mccusker
Dec 18, 2015
WAUNAKEE- Phyllis E. McCusker, Age 96, passed away peacefully at Waunakee Manor Nursing home with her daughter Nancy by her side. Phyllis was born August 8th, 1919 to Darwin and Rose Kischel. After growing up in Wausau she attended Superior State Teachers College (now UW-Superior) where she met her future husband Wiliam. Phyllis and William were married June...
Olive Bril
Dec 17, 2015
Bril, Olive "Mickey" Wauwatosa: Mickey Bril, age 91, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Madison. She was born December 22, 1923 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Killick) Gatford. She married Jack W. Bril in 1952, and had five children. Mickey was an avid gardener, loved to read (especially British mysteries), debate politics, watch old...
Frederick Heiman
Dec 17, 2015
McFarland - Frederick A. "Fred" Heiman, age 77, passed away from cancer on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by the loving arms of The Lord and his family. He was the beloved husband of Judie Urso Heiman. He was born in Marshall on April 19, 1938 to the late Adolph and Hattie Zenger Heiman. Following...
Ruth Kearl
Dec 17, 2015
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Susan Grady
Dec 17, 2015
Grady, Susan Elizabeth (Motl) Middleton: Susan Elizabeth (Motl) Grady, age 68, passed away surrounded by her loving husband Carl and cherished sons, Ryan and Casey on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Susan is also survived by sister and brothers-in-law; Sue E. (Bill) Fullmore, Richard M. Grady, and Timothy J. (Mary) Grady. She was preceded...
Helen Thayer
Dec 17, 2015
Madison - Helen Thayer, 92, died on December 17, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison. She was born April 28, 1923 in Fort Atkinson, daughter of Fred and Sibyl (Shook) Ludeman. Following graduation from the Fort Atkinson High School in 1939, Helen worked as a secretary at Moe Brothers Manufacturing Company (later known as Thomas Industries) before moving to...
James Ketchum
Dec 15, 2015
James W. Ketchum, 1932 - 2015 Jim recently passed peacefully into eternal life on December 15, 2015 in Madison, WI. Born, raised and educated in the Madison area, Jim was a graduate of West High School and UW-Madison. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan as well as a proud veteran, having served his country in the...
Katherine Dezonia
Dec 15, 2015
DeZonia, Katherine Elizabeth "Tish" (Hodgson), 86 MADISON- Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert H. "Bob" DeZonia, and their beloved son Robert F. "Bobby" DeZonia, Tish peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on 12/15/2015, surrounded in love by her children & grandchildren at Agrace Hospice. Born in Pittsburgh PA on 6/27/1929, Tish was the 3rd of 5 children...
Phillip Keleny
Dec 15, 2015
Madison, WI / Alpine, WY Phillip Frank Keleny, age 31, beloved son of Art and Amy, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2015. Phil is loved and will be missed by his parents, grandmother, Rita Keleny, brothers, Eric (Michelle), Ben (Jen), Logan and Garrett, four nephews and one niece. Phil was preceded in death by his Grandparents Lloyd...
Mel Biang
Dec 15, 2015
MADISON - Melvin "Mel" Albert Biang, age 92, of Madison, WI, passed away on Thursday Morning, December 15, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin American Health Center. He was born on October 17, 1923 in Chicago, IL the son of George C and Minnie T. (Witt) Biang. Melvin was first married to Shirley M. Snyder, St. Ignace, MI,...
Elaine Allen
Dec 15, 2015
Sun Prairie - C. Elaine (Dutcher) Allen, age 97 passed away on December 15, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Fredericksburg, Iowa on February 24, 1918- the second child of parents Ernest Earl Dutcher, Sr. and Eva Amanda Perry Dutcher. When she was five months old, her parents moved the family to Parrish Junction, Enterprise Township,...
David Hannon
Dec 15, 2015
Madison- David E. Hannon, age 69, of Madison passed away on December 15, 2015 at his home. David is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Thelma Hannon; sister, Debra (Dan) O'Connell; niece, Lindsay; and nephews, Patrick and John. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in David's memory to the Wounded...
Peter Simon
Dec 15, 2015
Peter John Simon, age 66, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 15, 2015. Although Peter left this earth young, he enjoyed life to the fullest and his spirit will be with everyone he has touched. He was very active in his community, his business, among his friends, and devoted to his family, especially his...
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