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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.
Dushanka Petrovich
Dec 18, 2015
MADISON- Dushanka Petrovich, age 94, died peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2015 surrounded by family and friends during her gradual transition from this life to the next. Dushanka was born on October 26, 1921 in Belgrade, Serbia to Goyko and Maximilliana Djermanovic. She spent her childhood and early adulthood in Belgrade where she led a very active life...
Phyllis Mccusker
Dec 18, 2015
WAUNAKEE- Phyllis E. McCusker, Age 96, passed away peacefully at Waunakee Manor Nursing home with her daughter Nancy by her side. Phyllis was born August 8th, 1919 to Darwin and Rose Kischel. After growing up in Wausau she attended Superior State Teachers College (now UW-Superior) where she met her future husband Wiliam. Phyllis and William were married June...
Olive Bril
Dec 17, 2015
Bril, Olive "Mickey" Wauwatosa: Mickey Bril, age 91, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Madison. She was born December 22, 1923 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Killick) Gatford. She married Jack W. Bril in 1952, and had five children. Mickey was an avid gardener, loved to read (especially British mysteries), debate politics, watch old...
Frederick Heiman
Dec 17, 2015
McFarland - Frederick A. "Fred" Heiman, age 77, passed away from cancer on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by the loving arms of The Lord and his family. He was the beloved husband of Judie Urso Heiman. He was born in Marshall on April 19, 1938 to the late Adolph and Hattie Zenger Heiman. Following...
Ruth Kearl
Dec 17, 2015
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Susan Grady
Dec 17, 2015
Grady, Susan Elizabeth (Motl) Middleton: Susan Elizabeth (Motl) Grady, age 68, passed away surrounded by her loving husband Carl and cherished sons, Ryan and Casey on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Susan is also survived by sister and brothers-in-law; Sue E. (Bill) Fullmore, Richard M. Grady, and Timothy J. (Mary) Grady. She was preceded...
Helen Thayer
Dec 17, 2015
Madison - Helen Thayer, 92, died on December 17, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison. She was born April 28, 1923 in Fort Atkinson, daughter of Fred and Sibyl (Shook) Ludeman. Following graduation from the Fort Atkinson High School in 1939, Helen worked as a secretary at Moe Brothers Manufacturing Company (later known as Thomas Industries) before moving to...
James Ketchum
Dec 15, 2015
James W. Ketchum, 1932 - 2015 Jim recently passed peacefully into eternal life on December 15, 2015 in Madison, WI. Born, raised and educated in the Madison area, Jim was a graduate of West High School and UW-Madison. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan as well as a proud veteran, having served his country in the...
Katherine Dezonia
Dec 15, 2015
DeZonia, Katherine Elizabeth "Tish" (Hodgson), 86 MADISON- Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert H. "Bob" DeZonia, and their beloved son Robert F. "Bobby" DeZonia, Tish peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on 12/15/2015, surrounded in love by her children & grandchildren at Agrace Hospice. Born in Pittsburgh PA on 6/27/1929, Tish was the 3rd of 5 children...
Phillip Keleny
Dec 15, 2015
Madison, WI / Alpine, WY Phillip Frank Keleny, age 31, beloved son of Art and Amy, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2015. Phil is loved and will be missed by his parents, grandmother, Rita Keleny, brothers, Eric (Michelle), Ben (Jen), Logan and Garrett, four nephews and one niece. Phil was preceded in death by his Grandparents Lloyd...
Mel Biang
Dec 15, 2015
MADISON - Melvin "Mel" Albert Biang, age 92, of Madison, WI, passed away on Thursday Morning, December 15, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin American Health Center. He was born on October 17, 1923 in Chicago, IL the son of George C and Minnie T. (Witt) Biang. Melvin was first married to Shirley M. Snyder, St. Ignace, MI,...
Elaine Allen
Dec 15, 2015
Sun Prairie - C. Elaine (Dutcher) Allen, age 97 passed away on December 15, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Fredericksburg, Iowa on February 24, 1918- the second child of parents Ernest Earl Dutcher, Sr. and Eva Amanda Perry Dutcher. When she was five months old, her parents moved the family to Parrish Junction, Enterprise Township,...
David Hannon
Dec 15, 2015
Madison- David E. Hannon, age 69, of Madison passed away on December 15, 2015 at his home. David is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Thelma Hannon; sister, Debra (Dan) O'Connell; niece, Lindsay; and nephews, Patrick and John. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in David's memory to the Wounded...
Peter Simon
Dec 15, 2015
Peter John Simon, age 66, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 15, 2015. Although Peter left this earth young, he enjoyed life to the fullest and his spirit will be with everyone he has touched. He was very active in his community, his business, among his friends, and devoted to his family, especially his...
Atty. Wilkie
Dec 15, 2015
Woodruff/Madison - Harold W. Wilkie, age 90 of Woodruff, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday Dec. 15 at Howard Young Hospital in Woodruff. Harold was born Sept. 24, 1925 in Madison, WI to Atty. Harold M. & Vivian Wilkie. He grew up in Madison attending Randall Elementary School & graduating from Wisconsin High School in 1943. After...
Paul Krause
Dec 14, 2015
Stoughton - Paul Gustave Krause, age 91, of Stoughton, WI, and formerly of Pinehurst NC and Middleton MA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 14, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 31, 1924 in New York, NY, the son of Albert Krause and Betty Stenglein Krause, who immigrated from Bavaria, Germany...
Santo Lopresto
Dec 14, 2015
LoPresto Santo "Sam" Sun Prairie: Sam LoPresto, age 57, passed away at his residence December 14, 2015 of heart failure. Sam was born March 13, 1958 in Alexandria, VA, the son of the late Joseph A. and Lilian F. LoPresto. He is survived by his brother, Joseph F. LoPresto (Naperville, IL), His sister, Tina F. Chahine (Sun Prairie,...
Dorothy Hughes
Dec 14, 2015
Dorothy Lucille (Peck) Hughes was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 24, 1919. She made Heaven her home on December 14, 2015. A consummate mother and homemaker, Dorothy was the heart and soul of her family. She raised her children and grandchildren to love the Lord and her unwavering faith is the legacy she leaves behind. Dorothy was...
Jeanne Klein
Dec 13, 2015
Klein, Jeanne M. Waunakee: Jeanne M. Klein, age 70, passed away on Sunday December 12, 2015 at Meriter Hospital. Jeanne was born May 27, 1945 the daughter of Robert and Florence (Lodl) Scheuer in Two Rivers. She lived in the Manitowoc area where she was employed as an administrative assistant at Manitowoc Company until she and her husband...
Peter Miller
Dec 13, 2015
Peter D. Miller-63 years old Madison/Stoughton/Evansville, WI Born on August 12, 1952, Pete passed away on Sunday December 13, 2015 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Diabetes and Liver Disease. Pete had been active in the Food Service Business since he was a child working alongside his parents at Millers Discount House and then moving...
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