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.
Lori Burfeind
Sep 21, 2015
OSHKOSH/WONEWOC Lori Ann Burfeind passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at age 48. She was born in Reedsburg, WI to Lyle and Betty (Laukant) Burfeind. Lori attended St. Paul's Lutheran Grade School and Wonewoc Center H.S., graduating in 1985. She went on to radio school in Tennessee to become a D.J. She worked in management positions for many...
Nena Dyhr
Sep 21, 2015
Madison - Nena S. Dyhr, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, on Monday, September 21st, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care. Nena was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Norman and Mae Brickman on December 29th, 1941 and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the age of five after her father's death. She graduated from Shorewood High...
Kenneth Ebbe
Sep 20, 2015
Services are currently pending. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
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William Mccaw
Sep 20, 2015
Middleton - William "Bill" McCaw, age 85, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Rosalie McCaw and loving father of Jane, David (Kathy), Susan and Joel (Amy), Grandfather to Shawn, Courtney, Gretchen, Campbell, Annalissa, and Ava. He served his country as a Lieutenant in the US Army and retired as an executive from...
Larry Carson
Sep 19, 2015
Carson, Larry J. Middleton: Larry J. Carson passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on September 19, 2015. Larry, son of Joe and Lenora Carson, was born on February 14, 1937 in Webster City, Iowa. Larry began college at Iowa State University in 1954 and after transferring to UW-Madison, graduated in 1960 with a degree in banking and finance....
Elizabeth Docter
Sep 19, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Docter died on Sept. 19, 2015, at Brookdale Middleton Memory Care. Betsy was born in Kaukauna and was the fifth and last survivor of the Lestor Brenzel family. She was the valedictorian of the KHS Class of 1953 and received an academic scholarship to study pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin. Betsy graduated with a...
Dwight Norman
Sep 19, 2015
Sun Prairie Dwight G. Norman, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born July 30, 1931 in Madison, son to Dwight L. and Edith (Peck) Norman .Dwight was united in marriage to Patricia Motl on October 29, 1955 in Waterloo. Dwight graduated from East HS...
Lydia Bickford
Sep 18, 2015
MADISON -- Lydia Buck Bickford Holtshopple, age 69, died peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2015, at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, after a brave battle with cancer. Lydia was born on April 10, 1946, in a Revolutionary-era farmhouse in Morristown, New Jersey, the daughter of John H. Bickford and Lydia Gray Shaw. She graduated in 1964 from the Beard School...
Bertha Duckert
Sep 17, 2015
Sun Prairie Bertha Mae Duckert, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. She was born on October 1, 1920 in Middleton to William and Mabel ( Stace) Squire. Bertha was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Miles Duckert on June 20, 1941 at the Manse at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Bertha attended Bailey...
Audrey Ebbe
Sep 16, 2015
Services are currently pending. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation Visitation Pending Service Service Pending
Agnes Payne
Sep 15, 2015
Cottage Grove - Agnes M Payne, age 108, a true family matriarch, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. She was born in Cross Plains on July 16, 1907, to Melchoir and Gertrude (Annen) Virnig. Agnes attended Badger School earning her diploma and Honorary Certificate Degree in handwriting. In 1929, Agnes married Howard Gray Sr....
Lisa Neuenfeldt
Sep 15, 2015
Verona - Lisa Neuenfeldt, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Meriter Hospital, following an illness. She graduated from Edgerton High School and earned her degree from Black Hawk Technical Institute. Lisa worked in the medical field for many years. She is survived by her parents Donald and Judy Crandall; sister Michelle, brothers Doug (Mary)...
Mary Adler
Sep 15, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Mary Ellen Adler, age 97, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Manitowoc on Oct. 5, 1917 to William and Catherine (Dorey) Smith. The family moved to Madison, where she attended the one-room Mendota Grade School. After grade school she attended Edgewood High School, traveling there via the Monroe...
Judith Smith
Sep 15, 2015
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Clarence Firari
Sep 14, 2015
MADISON- Clarence "C.W." Firari, age 96, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born on December 10, 1918 in Lowell, WI to William and Emma (Eckstadt) Firari. He was a dedicated member of the United States Army having served in Germany during WWII. C.W. was also a lover of music. He was a talented saxophonist and...
Rosemary Coluccy
Sep 14, 2015
Rosemary G. Coluccy, age 84 of Madison, WI, died at home on September 14, 2015 from Richter's Syndrome. Born in Hazel Green, WI on April 29, 1931. Preceded in death by her parents Marie and Lester Carns, niece Ellen Wienen and husband of 47 years, Gilbert. Rosemary is survived by sister Connie Muehleip (Huck), 8 children; Lynn (Wayne...
Rickey Collins
Sep 14, 2015
Madison - Rickey "Pretty Rickey" Collins, age 44, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at UW-Hospital. He was born on Aug. 13, 1971, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Mack and Rendie (Collins) Blunt. Rickey enjoyed listening to music and trying to beat his nephews at basketball. He was a generous person that was loved...
Kenneth Nelson
Sep 14, 2015
Viroqua - Kenneth O. Nelson, age 90, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born on May 8, 1925, son of Chester and Rhonda (Thompson) Nelson. On April 11, 1953, Ken married the love of his life Marjorie James. Ken grew up and graduated from Viroqua High School. He earned his bachelor's...
Jim Wake
Sep 14, 2015
Stoughton- Jim Wake, age 80, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born in Stoughton on July 23, 1935, the son of Homer and Edna Wake. He retired from the Madison Post Office in 1992 after 25 years of service. In his retirement Jim enjoyed spending time with his friends at his cabin in Adams County,...
Mary Suchomel
Sep 12, 2015
Waunakee - Mary Suchomel, age 54, passed away surrounded by the ones closest to her on Saturday, September 12, 2015 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Mary was born on May 7, 1961 in Texas to Marion and Irene Thompson. She attended Waunakee High School and started her farming career at the age of 16, where...
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