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.
Ruth Rockwell
Aug 13, 2015
Ruth Mae [Guild] Rockwell, age 90, passed away on August 13th, 2015, at Oakwood Village West, Madison, WI in the Hebron skilled nursing unit. She was born to Norman Louis Guild and Sophia Louisa May [Batker] Guild, (Mae) on March 15, 1925, and grew up on the family farm, later moving to Verona, WI. Ruth attended the Verona...
David O'Dea
Aug 13, 2015
Madison - Family legend has it that when David Edward O'Dea was born February 7, 1920 at the family home on Park St. he was small enough to fit in a cigar box. He was the youngest of seven siblings, three boys and four girls, born to Thomas Aquinas O'Dea and his wife, the former Mary Margaret Gombert....
Philip M.D.
Aug 12, 2015
Philip A. Hoffman, M.D., passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He was born on October 22, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Philip and Ethel (Retzner) Hoffman of Shawano, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School in 1957 and married Joyce Harrington Hoffman. He interned at Sacred heart Hospital...
Elizabeth Middleton
Aug 11, 2015
Madison - Elizabeth H. Middleton "Liz", of Madison, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was 83 years old. A 1949 graduate of Madison Central High School, Liz went on to become a nurse, a teacher, a microbiologist, a world traveler and an avid birdwatcher. Honoring her request there will be no funeral or memorial services for Liz....
Philip Findling
Aug 11, 2015
MADISON- Philip L. Findling passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in Door County, WI, one of his favorite vacation retreats. Phil was born in Indianapolis, IN to Garnet L. (Jack) and Mildred (Langdon) Findling on January 13, 1948. He was the youngest and the only son. His family moved to Valparaiso, IN in 1953 and he spent...
Gordon Hale
Aug 11, 2015
McFarland- J. Gordon Hale, age 87, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. He was born on February 16, 1928 in Cazenovia to Earl and Una Hale. Gordon was a WWII veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He married Joan Owens on November 25, 1947. Gordon was a graduate of Stout University....
Beth Prazak
Aug 11, 2015
Sun Prairie - Beth Jeanine (Munderloh) Prazak, age 67, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on August 11th after a severe illness. She was born in West Point, Nebraska on June 9, 1948, the daughter of Arthur and Marilyn (Maack) Munderloh. Beth grew up on the family farm near Bancroft, NE. She married Joseph G....
Joan Fliegel
Aug 10, 2015
Madison - Joan Louise (Heller) Fliegel passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88 on Monday, August 10, in her home at Oakwood Village. She was born on March 25, 1927, the first of four children to Harold and Camilla Hayden Heller in Appleton, Wisconsin. An excellent student and musician, she attended Lawrence University and...
Kathryn Anderson
Aug 10, 2015
Madison - Kathryn J. "Kathy" Anderson, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 after a 3 � year battle with ovarian cancer. Score: Cancer - 3, Kathy - 0. She was born May 28, 1945 to Lewis W. "Woody" and Dorothy A. (Peterson) Plummer in Two Rivers, WI. She attended grade school in Prairie du Sac...
Bryian Hahn
Aug 10, 2015
Bryian, 56, succumbed to a series of increasingly debilitating illnesses at his home in Waunakee, WI on August 10, 2015. His quick wit and smile will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched, both personally and professionally. Bryian enjoyed an illustrious 35 plus year career in the Automotive Collision field. He worked with a variety...
Doris Loftus
Aug 9, 2015
Stoughton- Doris G. Loftus, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on the family farm in the Town of Oregon on July 9, 1919, the daughter of Edward and Alma Trow. Doris graduated from Stoughton High School. In April 1941 she married Melvin Loftus. Together they worked...
Ronald Jahr
Aug 8, 2015
WATERLOO / CROSS PLAINS - Ronald L. Jahr (Ronnie), age 83, passed away peacefully at his home, Aug. 8, 2015, while listening to his classic country music and being able to watch the beauties of nature outdoors. Ronnie was born on August 7, 1932 at home in rural Blair, Trempealeau County, son of Leonard and Lilllian (Bergum) Jahr....
Stanley Ewanowski
Aug 8, 2015
CDR Stanley J. Ewanowski PhD, USN (Ret.) of Shorewood Hills, WI and Tampa, FL passed away on Saturday August 8, 2015 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on April 4, 1930 in West Allis, WI to Polish immigrants Stanley and Helen (Neuman) Ewanowski Sr. Stan was a graduate of the Navel ROTC program at...
Joanne Wagner
Aug 7, 2015
MADISON- Joanne Lynne Wagner passed away Friday, August 7th. at UW Hospitals. She was born on October 1, 1944 in Madison to Russel and Ethel Mae Wagner. She grew up in Platteville and Madison. Those who knew her recognized her courage, free spirit, intellect, generosity and abiding appreciation of nature. She had a passion for raising, showing and...
Richard Sparks
Aug 6, 2015
Richard "Dick" Allen Sparks, age 72, a resident of Madison, WI, formerly from Rochester, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home. Dick was born on May 31, 1943, son of the late Warren Rogers and Ellen Morgan Sparks, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he grew up as a child. He graduated in 1960 from...
Robert Kunn
Aug 6, 2015
In Loving Memory Robert J. Kunn, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was born August 27, 1944 in Madison, son to Harold and Agnes (Marks) Kunn. Bob graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1962. He owned and operated Beau Monde Hair Salon for over 40 years. He loved...
Morrie Streich
Aug 5, 2015
Morrie Streich passed away peacefully at the age of 93 ,on August 5, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Laura (Lewis), three children: Morris ( Patricia), Janelle( Michael) Tilles and Keith (Susan); five grandchildren, Bryan, Tara, Melody, Stephanie and Carolyn; two great grandchildren Rowan and Fiona; and several cousins. He was predeceased by...
Frances Hauser
Aug 5, 2015
Madison - Hauser, Frances Bess , age 102, at The Jefferson Retirement Home, Madison, Wisconsin passed away August 5, 2015. She was born on October 15, 1912 in Black Earth, Wis to Clarence and Hattie Ranyard. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and White Shrine in the Masonic Order. Over 50 years...
Norbert Buechner
Aug 5, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Norbert "Curly" Buechner, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family following a short illness on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. He was born in the Township of Springfield on July 18, 1926, to Louie and Gertrude (Meier) Buechner. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956 and was a member of the Waunakee...
Martha Ruesch
Aug 4, 2015
Martha L. Ruesch, age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 4, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center, her home for the last 13 years. Martha was born January 25, 1958 in Madison, daughter to Fredolin A. and Dorothea (Briscoe) Ruesch. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School and the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where...
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