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.
Kenneth Stelzer
Mar 1, 2016
McFarland/Stoughton - Kenneth C. Stelzer, age 83, passed away on March 1, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was born on January 18, 1933 in Bloomer, WI. He was a son of the late Milton F. and Mabel (Fritsch) Stelzer. He graduated from Stoughton High School. Ken served in the United States Army. He...
Philip Tardrew
Mar 1, 2016
Madison, Wisconsin. Philip L. Tardrew ("Phip" to his Australian family and "Gaga" to his 13 grandchildren), age 91, died peacefully in his sleep on March 1, 2016, with his beloved wife of 60 years, Joyce, and daughters Sharon and Wendy, at bedside. Phil was born on January 19, 1925 in Adelaide, Australia to Leslie and Myra (n�e Mitchell)...
Mason Howell
Mar 1, 2016
Mason T. Howell, age 66, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife, Mary Lou, and daughter, Mandy, on March 1, 2016 at the UW Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. For the last year and a half Mason fought a form of blood cancer, known as MDS. He was born on December 31, 1949 in Oakland, California. He was...
Kenneth Birkholz
Feb 29, 2016
Sun Prairie - Kenneth L. Birkholz, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016, at Karmenta Nursing Home in Madison. He was born on November 25, 1924, in Wonewoc, Wisconsin the son of Louis and Lela (Seflow) Birkholz. Ken was united in marriage to Jessie Petersen on June 17, 1967, in Madison. He worked at Oscar Mayer...
Steven Lewis
Feb 28, 2016
MADISON - Steve Lewis, who grew up playing on the Yahara River, Cherokee Marsh, and Lake Mendota, died February 28, 2016 at home in Madison. He was 72 and a lifetime Madisonian. Steve's love of the water led to his career at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, where for more than 25 years, he worked as a...
William Bohne
Feb 28, 2016
WAUNAKEE- William "Bill" Bohne, age 39, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was born on July 15, 1976 in Madison to Cyril "Buck" and Mary Anne (Welsh) Bohne. Bill received the Eagle Scout rank from Boy Scouts of America in 1993 and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1994. He went on to graduate from MATC...
Adeline Thompson
Feb 28, 2016
Fitchburg / Sun City, AZ / Randolph - Adeline M. Thompson (formerly Jones), age 91, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Sylvan Crossings in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on October 27, 1924 to William and Julie Rupnow in Columbia County, WI. Adeline graduated from Brandon High School in 1940. Adeline was united in marriage to...
Ilya Fiksel
Feb 28, 2016
MADISON- Ilya Iosofovich Fiksel died peacefully and surrounded by love on February 28, 2016 at the age of 87 in Madison, WI. Ilya was born in 1928 in a small Jewish settlement in Ukraine. His father Iosif was a handyman; his mother Sara stayed at home to raise her children. They had two children - Ilya, and his...
Gordon Ranney
Feb 28, 2016
Madison - Gordon C. Ranney, age 53 - With deepest sadness we mourn the passing of Gordon Ranney on February 28th, 2016, at the age of 53. He succumbed to a long struggle with cancer surrounded by his family, friends and beloved wife Jeanette. Born in London in 1962 to Austin and Betsey Ranney, Gordon was the third...
Irene King
Feb 28, 2016
MADISON/WAUNAKEE - Irene V. (Wells) King, age 92, passed away peacefully at Waunakee Manor on Sunday Feb. 28, 2016. She was born July 20, 1923 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of the late LeRoy and Irene (Waller) Wells. She married William James Butler on Feb. 7, 1948 in Chicago. They had many good years raising their 4 children...
Marion Tande
Feb 28, 2016
MADISON - Marion Ardelia Tande, age 102, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village in Madison, Wis., on Sunday, Feb. 28. She was born July 27, 1913, in Hanska, Minn., to Mikal Mikkelson and Amanda (Anderson) Mikkelson. Marion grew up on the home farm as the eldest of five children. As a young child, she spoke Norwegian and attended...
Veronica Camacho
Feb 27, 2016
MADISON- Veronica Natalia Camacho, age 11, after accomplishing her mission in life passed away on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016. Veronica enjoyed music, sunshine and being outside. She treasured her time spent at the Easter Seals Camps very much. She was the very essence of Love! Veronica made everyone who knew her a better person, and she is now...
William Bowen
Feb 27, 2016
Stoughton- William D. Bowen, age 97, passed from this world on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born in Evansville on May 16, 1918 to William Herbert Ernest and Ada Huie Bowen. William farmed for several years in the Evansville and Stoughton area. On February 10, 1937 he married Ruby H. Moe and together they had six children....
Jacqueline Collins
Feb 27, 2016
WAUNAKEE Jacqueline Rae "Jackie" Collins, 71, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 28, 2016 surrounded by her family following a long illness. Jackie was born in Madison to the late John and Evalyn (Heyroth) Gedko. She attended Central High School. On July 26, 1969 she was united in marriage to John Collins. Jackie had a wonderful sense of humor...
Everett Hamre
Feb 27, 2016
Waunakee- Everett C. Hamre, age 81, passed away at his home in Waunakee on Saturday, February 27, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born July 15, 1934, in Leeds, WI, to Ervin and Myrtle (Hanson) Hamre. Everett was a proud veteran, who enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War;...
David Hardy
Feb 27, 2016
Verona - David M. Hardy passed away after a short illness on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born April 26, 1940 in Louisville, KY, to Viola R. (Harris) and Ben G. Hardy. He was a graduate of Eastern High School in Middletown, KY and attended the University of Louisville. He was preceded...
Sally Pagel
Feb 25, 2016
Sally L. Pagel, age 79 of Waunakee, WI passed away on February 25, 2016. Sally was born in Lake Geneva, WI, the daughter of Roy and Grace Osborne. Sally grew up in Delevan WI, graduated in 1956. As a youngster she traveled all over the United States with her family and enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife. In high...
Robin Johnson
Feb 25, 2016
In Loving Memory of Robin Lynette Johnson September 14, 1956-February 25, 2016 Robin Lynette Johnson, 59, of Madison, WI passed away on February 25th, 2016. She was born in Chicago, IL to Cleo Dorselle Jones and Emanuel Murphy on September 14th, 1956. Robin spent time working as a personal care giver in private homes and nursing homes, and...
John Verwiel
Feb 24, 2016
McFarland- John R. Verwiel, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on February 11, 1947, the son of John C. and Betty Lou (Dodds) Verwiel. John graduated from Madison East High School in 1965. In December of 1969 he married Judy Winner in Madison....
Rita Harrington
Feb 24, 2016
Madison - Rita Katherine (Luderus) Harrington completed her earthly journey on Feb. 24, 2016. She was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 1, 1937 to Elroy and Frances (Kurz) Luderus. She completed grade school at St. John de Nepomuc in June 1951, and Messmer High School in June 1955. She was a fiercely resilient, intelligent and creative woman whose...
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