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.
Helene Sweet
Nov 13, 2015
Madison - Helene Sweet, age 63, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. She is survived by her sister Marlene (Allan) Novick, brother-in-law Maier Novick, other relatives and friends. Helene was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Bertha Sweet. A graveside service will take place Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 at Forest Hill Cemetery beginning at 2pm. Cress...
Dolores Collins
Nov 12, 2015
In Loving Memory Dolores Frances Collins, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was born on October 20, 1921 in Kenosha, WI, daughter to Victor and Agnes (La Belle) Lascelle. Dolores was united in marriage to William Collins on January 21, 1942. Together they lived in Milwaukee, Port Washington, and Sun Prairie. Dolores graduated...
Paula Landers
Nov 12, 2015
Stoughton -Paula Jean Iwen Landers, age 52, of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed away on November 12, 2015 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1963 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Moeller) Iwen. She married John Landers on December 18, 1987 in Fort Worth, Texas. Paula loved to learn and teach. Her passion for...
Robert Orchid"
Nov 12, 2015
MADISON- Robert Dennis Coleman (Black Orchid) left this earthly realm on November 12, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. He left on the wild wind extending his wings wide and found freedom. Bob was born on Feburary 25, 1949 in Kauakuna, WI, the middle of seven children of Harold and Margaret Coleman....
Jessie Price
Nov 12, 2015
Jessie Isabelle Price, beloved friend and renowned scientist, lost her battle with Lewy Body Disease/Alzheimer's on November 12, 2015. Born on January 22, 1930, to Teresa [Baker] and Jesse Price, Jessie was raised in Montrose, Pennsylvania. An excellent student, Jessie was encouraged to study by her mother, and was mentored by several teachers who recognized her potential. After...
Patricia Johnson
Nov 12, 2015
MADISON/MIDDLETON Patricia Ellen (Sather) Johnson, age 84 passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare. Pat was born in Madison on May 30, 1931 to the late K. Louis and Madolin Ellen (O'Dwyer) Sather. Pat was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1949. She worked for UW Madison, Extension and System Administration. She...
Daniel Egner
Nov 11, 2015
McFarland Dan Egner, age 62 passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was surrounded by the love of his family and his little friend "Izzy" at home. Dan was born to Howard and Jeanette on November 2, 1953 and is survived by his daughter, Tera Kramer and grandchildren, Ethan, Maya and...
Lyle Smith
Nov 10, 2015
MADISON - Lyle E. Smith, age 83, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 10, 2015 at Alexian Village in Milwaukee. He was born June 16, 1932. He married Joan Lindaas on May 4, 1957. Lyle is survived by his wife of 58 years Joan, his son Christopher (Heidi) Smith, 2 grandchildren Samuel Christopher and Hannah Reilly. A Mass of...
Roberta Kunin
Nov 10, 2015
Madison - Roberta "Bobbie" Kunin died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 9th. Bobbie was born January 14, 1924 in Gardner, MA to Harold S Shine and Leah Rubin Shine. The family moved to Taunton, MA where she graduated from Taunton High School during WWII. After graduation, Bobbie worked as Assistant to the architect in charge of...
Dr. D.D.S. Jr.
Nov 10, 2015
Madison - Dr. Carl E. Mohs, age 89, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2015, with the loving support of his family and friends, at Oakwood Village in Madison. He was born on January 28, 1926, in Shorewood Hills, the son of Carl E. Mohs Sr. and Doris Baldwin Mohs. Carl grew up in Shorewood Hills, a lakeside...
Gary Osman
Nov 10, 2015
Oregon - Gary R. Osman, age 78, passed away peacefully November 10, 2015 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital. He was born December 30, 1936 in Rochester, MN, son of Wilfred and Evelyn (Krueger) Osman. Gary was united in marriage to Judy (Olson) Simonson on April 25, 1997 in Madison. Gary served in the Army during...
Mark Daleo
Nov 10, 2015
Columbus, Ohio/Middleton, WI - Mark T. Daleo, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Mark was born in Madison on April 25, 1952, the son of Sam and Phyllis (Thompson) Daleo. Following graduation from Middleton High School, Mark earned a degree in Business Administration from MATC, as well as...
Vernon Meier
Nov 10, 2015
MADISON-Vernon A. Meier, age 75, passed away peaceful at home surrounded by his daughters on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, following a two year battle with a rare kidney disease which required him to receive kidney dialysis three times a week. He was born on Aug. 13, 1940, in Waunakee, the son of Anton and Frances (Adler) Meier. He...
Michael Chesney
Nov 9, 2015
McFarland- Michael (Mike, JaJa ) Steven Chesney, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday November 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Bruno and Ann (Astedt) Chesney. He graduated from Duluth Central High School, attended Pasadena College and graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in Animal Science. He...
Mary Ramsden
Nov 9, 2015
Stoughton - Mary E. Ramsden, age 60, passed away at her home on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was born on December 26, 1954, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roger and Marion (Moen) Johnson. Mary was a life time member of the Stoughton community. Graduating from Stoughton High School in 1973. In the same year she married...
John Hillebrandt
Nov 9, 2015
Cottage Grove/Edgerton - John Arthur Hillebrandt, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. He was born on January 11, 1948 in Madison, the son of John and Vivian (Wells) Hillebrandt. John graduated from Madison East High School, attended UW-Madison and then began his apprenticeship as an electrician. He then, enlisted in the United States Navy in...
Mary Peterson
Nov 8, 2015
Madison - Mary Lou Peterson passed away quietly in her sleep Sunday morning after complications from stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born in Ridgeway to Harold and Shirley Strutt. Several years after the death of her father her mother remarried a Dodgeville bachelor named Donald Peterson and eventually moved to the family...
Judith Gaskell
Nov 8, 2015
MADISON- Judith A. Gaskell, age 77, of Madison passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on May 18, 1938 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Clarence and Florinne (White) Wilger. She married James C. Gaskell on February 13, 1960 in Elkhorn. Judith was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She...
Rhoda Johnson-Valentine
Nov 8, 2015
STOUGHTON - Rhoda Lillian Sorensen Johnson Valentine, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Skaalen, surrounded by her children. She was born in Oshkosh on July 26, 1926, to the Rev. Niels and Laura Sorensen. Rhoda was devoted to her family, her church, and the community. Rhoda is survived by her daughters, Barbara (John)...
Floyd Kleppe
Nov 7, 2015
Madison- Floyd H. Kleppe, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Captiol Lakes. He was born in Belleville on July 2, 1923, the son of Lauren and Marie Kleppe. Floyd was drafted into the U.S. Army, he served his country during WWII and was stationed in the Pacific. He received his Bachelor's degree from...
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