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.
Jules Newman
Nov 26, 2015
MADISON - Jules Newman passed away peacefully at BrightStar Senior Living on Thursday, Nov. 26, one day short of his 90th birthday. Born in Chicago on Nov. 27, 1925, he was the son of Joshua Samuel "Sam" and Elaine (Grundwag) Newman and grew up on the south side. After graduating from Hyde Park High School, Jules served in...
Kay Perkl
Nov 26, 2015
McFarland - Kay F. Perkl, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2015, at her home surrounded by family. She had battled cancer and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome for over 10 months. She was born on September 17, 1940 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Frances (Dann) Rodefeld. Kay graduated from Madison East High School on...
Ernie M.D. Jr.
Nov 25, 2015
Ernie Pellegrino Jr., MD, gave up his spirit on November 25, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1939, to Italian immigrant parents Ernie Pellegrino, Sr. and Caterina DeCristofero, Ernie was raised in Kenosha, WI, with brothers Ron Pellegrino, Robert Pellegrino, Richard Pellegrino (deceased) and sisters Rita Ritacca and Rosemary DeLano. Ernie graduated...
Barbara Mcneel
Nov 25, 2015
MADISON Barbara Jane McNeel passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at age 62. She was born in Elkhorn, WI to the late Laird and Dorothy (Clausen) McNeel. Barb had good organizational and clerical skills which served her well in various jobs. Barb had a great sense of fashion. She was an excellent seamstress and cook. She always added...
Jennifer Carroll-Brooks
Nov 25, 2015
MADISON-Jennifer L. Carroll-Brooks age 59 of Verona, made her journey into Heaven, November 25, 2015 after a remarkable three year display of courage and resiliency fighting triple negative breast cancer. She was born June 28, 1956 in Madison to Clovis (Johnson) Oliver and Johnny Carroll. She spent a joyful and memorable childhood in the Truax, Darbo and Bayview...
Robert Potratz
Nov 25, 2015
Stoughton - Robert R. Potratz, age 89, passed away on November 25, 2015 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Otto and Elda Potratz. He married Ellen Kane on July 30, 1955 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Stoughton. Robert was one of the last true renaissance men. He...
Margery Riege
Nov 24, 2015
DEERFIELD - Margery Ann Riege, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She was born on September 27, 1934 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Frieda (Behling) Albrecht. On November 29, 1952 Margery married Berthold Riege, the love of her life, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo. They spent nearly 62 years together,...
George Danchuk, Jr.
Nov 24, 2015
MAZOMANIE--After years of illness, at 76, George succumbed to Parkinson's Disease and melanoma at the Middleton VA Hospice on Nov. 24th. He is survived by his loving partner of 43 years, Wendy. George led a most interesting life. He was a gentle-hearted poet who always said the trees and mountains were his mother and father. In early life...
John Lohrentz
Nov 24, 2015
MADISON - John Michael "Jack" Lohrentz, age 74, died after a brief and sudden illness at UW Hospital on Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015. He was born May 16, 1941 in Berwyn, IL. the son of the late Alfred and Grace (Volkens) Lohrentz. Jack graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 with a degree in Urban Planning, and later...
Ionia Erickson
Nov 24, 2015
Stoughton - Ionia G. Erickson, 92, of Stoughton, died early Tuesday, November 24 at Memory Care, Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove, where she been a resident for four months. Mrs. Erickson was born in Rockford, Illinois on February 2, 1923, the daughter of Maurice and Elsie (Batten) Petty. When Ionia was six weeks old, her father was killed...
Ricardo Sincaban
Nov 24, 2015
MADISON- Ricardo Abillon Sincaban, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home. He was the beloved son of Gabriel and Cornelia (Abillon) Sincaban and preceded in death by brother Roman, sisters Elena, Generosa, Bienvenida, and Filomena; and grandson Michael Anthony. He is the loving husband to Dr. Virginia Sincaban, father to Marilyn and...
Connie West
Nov 24, 2015
WAYNESVILLE, OH - Connie Elaine (Johnson) West, 58, of Waynesville, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Dayton OH. She was born on April 18, 1957 in Stoughton WI, the youngest of four children born to Jerrold G. and Loraine J. Johnson. She married Roger West on October 6, 1990 in Bellbrook, Ohio. Connie was...
Linnea Tornqvist
Nov 24, 2015
Madison - Dr. Linn�a Dagmar (Lindborg) T�rnqvist died peacefully at home in Madison, WI on November 24, 2015. Dr. T�rnqvist was born in Chester Springs, PA on April 5, 1941, to Swedish-speaking, professional artist parents. Linn�a was a beloved mother whose strength and kindness were inspirational. A very accomplished person, Linn�a graduated valedictorian from the Ellis School in...
Dolores Roum
Nov 23, 2015
Sun Prairie - Dolores "Dee" Roum, age 70, passed away at her home on Monday, November 23, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 12, 1945, the daughter of Edward and Marjorie (Storkson) Urfer. On a beautiful day, Dee was united in marriage to James C. Roum on May 17, 1984 in...
Ann Kubly
Nov 23, 2015
MADISON- Ann Elizabeth Kubly, age 69, passed away of cancer on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on November 22, 1946 in Madison to Cletus and Dorothy (Thistle) Munz. Ann loved hiking, gardening, traveling, birds, and flowers. She enjoyed going to the movies and attending plays and was a wonderful cook. Ann...
William Robinson
Nov 22, 2015
MADISON William "Bill" J. Robinson died peacefully on Sunday afternoon November 22, 2015 from heart failure complications. He was surrounded by his family and dear friends. He was born in Summit, New Jersey on March 31, 1973 to William A. and Marygrace Robinson. He married Katherine Magnuson in 2003, and they had two daughters together, Abby (8) and...
Yvonne Burris
Nov 21, 2015
MIDDLETON- Yvonne Dawn (Hauge) Burris died on November 21, 2015 in Middleton, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of George and Grace Hauge, and grew up with them in Viroque, Wisconsin until their move to Madison. She graduated from Central High ('43) and the UW-Madison ('47), and then moved to join her high school sweetheart, Thomas Burris, in California,...
Boyce Cutrell
Nov 21, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Boyce T. "Van" Cutrell, age 77, of Waunakee, died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison following a long illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia to Cecil Cutrell and Mary (Owens) Barnhill. Boyce served in the Army and was proud of his service. He was employed as...
Kyun Chung
Nov 21, 2015
Chung, Kyun Ja (Joo) Madison: Kyun Ja "Jenny" (Joo ) Chung, 74, passed away on November 21, 2015, at home in Madison, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathleen (Keith) Callan and Susan (Karl) Wigdal, her Joo family - two sisters and five brothers, and a devoted family of in-laws (Chung)....
Shyhmin Huang
Nov 21, 2015
Madison, WI - Shyhmin Huang, age 55, passed away on November 21, 2015 at UW Hospital. Shyhmin was born on April 22, 1960 in Taichung, Taiwan, where he was raised by a loving and strong family. He came to Madison in 1988 to pursue a doctorate degree, where he also met his wife, HuiChuan (Jennifer) Lai. Shyhmin and...
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