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.
Barbara Sullivan
Jan 1, 2016
Sullivan, Barbara L. Middleton: Barbara Louise Sullivan passed away peacefully Friday, January 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 15, 1939 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Carl E. and Lucille Doty. Barbara graduated in 1957 from Immaculata High School in Chicago, and was united in marriage to John F. Sullivan July 9, 1960....
Daniel Brockopp
Jan 1, 2016
PORTAGE, WISCONSIN --- The Rev. Daniel Carl Brockopp, age 81, died in Portage, Wisconsin on Friday, January 1, 2016 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Leona (Mau). They were married on May 18, 2008. Dan is further survived by a sister, Darlene (Rev. Ted) Krueger of Portage, WI; two brothers, Rev. Roy (Ruth) Brockopp...
Jerzy Brania
Jan 1, 2016
MADISON - Jerzy W?...‚adys?...‚aw Brania, age 75, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 1, 2016, following a short battle with cancer. Jerzy was born on November 24, 1940, in Tarnobrzeg, Poland, to parents Jan and Henryka (S?...‚awek) Brania. He grew up in neighboring Sandomierz, Poland, and in 1960 immigrated to Madison, WI with his...
Ellen Scalissi
Jan 1, 2016
Ellen Scalissi, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1st, 2016 at Meadowmere Assisted Living in Mequon, WI. Ellen was born to Charles and Mabel Chandler in Waukesha on June 19th, 1921. She grew up in Woodruff and Minoqua, WI. Growing up in the North Woods, Ellen formed a deep appreciation for nature and animals....
Mae Dickinson
Dec 31, 2015
Sun Prairie - Mae M. Dickinson, age 91, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Sun Prairie HealthCare Center. She was born in 1924 to Ralph and Anita Lovering in Birch Township, MN. She attended grade school in Black Duck, MN and high school in Bemidji, MN. Mae was an accomplished seamstress, avid gardener and homemaker....
Francis Matuszak
Dec 31, 2015
Madison - Francis "Frank" M. Matuszak, age 90, passed away peacefully in Palliative care at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison, with his wife Jean at his side on Dec. 31, 2015. He was born in Milwaukee to Michael and Elizabeth (Stencel) Matuszak on Jan. 29, 1925. He enlisted in the Army Air Force 831st Bombardment Squadron and served...
Jean Herrmann
Dec 31, 2015
Madison - Jean M. Herrmann, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2015 surrounded by her family, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1930 to Grace and Roy Robertson, in Ashland, WI. Jean was united in marriage to her college sweetheart Donald Herrmann on June 10, 1953. After graduating from UW -...
Ervin Graf
Dec 30, 2015
Graf, Ervin A. Madison: Ervin A Graf, age 86, of Madison, WI, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015, at Heritage Memory Care in Middleton, after a courageous battle of dementia. Ervin was born on March 15, 1929, on his family's farm in Verona, WI. He was the son of Ervin H. & Mildred (Buskager) Graf. At...
Jane Rudow
Dec 30, 2015
Deerfield- Jane E. Rudow, age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was born in Pana, IL on October 23, 1958, the daughter of Frank and Anne (Osborn) Rudow. Jane graduated from UW-Madison in 1980 with a degree in Horticulture. She worked for many years as a gardener for the WI State Capitol. Jane is...
Molly Wilke
Dec 30, 2015
Middleton - Molly Marie Wilke, age 42, died suddenly on Wed Dec 30, 2015 at her home in Middleton. Molly Marie Wilke, age 42, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at her home in Middleton. She was born May 27, 1973. She lived her whole life in the Middleton area attending Middleton schools, graduating in 1990. She...
Gary Walters
Dec 30, 2015
Lyndon Station. Gary Wayne Walters, United States Air Force (retired) age 72. Passed away on December 30, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital, Madison Wisconsin. Gary was born in Beloit Wisconsin on September 2nd, 1943. He loved his family, music, cars and the Air Force. He served in S.E Asia -Vietnam War and was always a proud veteran. He...
James Willey
Dec 30, 2015
Sun Prairie - James A. "Jim" Willey, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in South Portland, Maine on May 25, 1935 the son of Norman and Dollace (Burrill) Willey. Jim served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force for 14 years. He was united in marriage to...
Lorrayne Thompson
Dec 29, 2015
Stoughton- Lorrayne Thompson, age 91, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was born on May 9, 1924, the daughter of Harold and Esther (Whaley) Eastman. Lorrayne graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942, and attended several classes at MATC. She worked in the WI State Treasury for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1988. Lorrayne volunteered as a...
Helen Hart
Dec 29, 2015
Madison--Helen G (O'Neill) Hart passed away on December 29, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison. She was born in Baraboo Wisconsin, on January 2, 1922, the daughter of James E. O'Neill and Helen (Goggin) O'Neill. She married Warren C. Hart on September 18, 1948 in Baraboo, WI. Helen was a graduate of Whitewater State University and was...
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...
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