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.
Diane Wenzel
Sep 3, 2015
In Loving Memory Diane Madalene Wenzel, age 82, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Willows Nursing Home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Diane was born June 20, 1933 in De Pere, WI, daughter to Urban and Marie ( Keyser) Zimmer. They had four children Rosemarie, Charmaine, Diane and Jerome. Diane's family moved to Milwaukee...
Angela Voelcker
Sep 2, 2015
Lover of nature and animals It is with great sadness that we share the recent passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, Angela Voelcker. She was born in Danville, Pennsylvania on December 21, 1967, the first born of Richard and Jane (Motto) Voelcker. As a child she was drawn to nature, the trees, flowers, and animals. She...
Richard Dickman
Sep 1, 2015
Stoughton - Richard S. Dickman, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on January 19, 1935 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the son of Norman and Mabel (Hamblin) Dickman. He married Eileen Leary on July 20, 1957 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dick grew up and graduated from Delavan High School in 1953....
Ronald Hughes
Aug 31, 2015
Texas/Madison - Ronald R. Hughes, age 72, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Madison, the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Peck) Hughes. Since 2014, Ronald has resided in Texas, prior to that he was a Madison area resident....
Louise Yeazel
Aug 31, 2015
MADISON Louise M. Yeazel, passed away at home on August 31, 2015 at age 84. She was born in Algoma, Wisconsin on January 26, 1931 to Frieda and James Fluck. She graduated as valedictorian of Algoma High School in 1948. She continued her lifetime love of learning at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she earned her...
Mark Schraufnagel
Aug 30, 2015
MAZOMANIE- Mark Lyle Schraufnagel, age 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1955 to Donald and Katherine (Hildebrandt) Schraufnagel in Wisconsin Rapids, however, he lived the majority of his life in the Madison area. Mark attended St. Maria Goretti for elementary school and went on to graduate...
Patrice Smith
Aug 30, 2015
MADISON- Patrice "Pattie" R. Smith (nee Lanser), age 49, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was born on September 21, 1965 in Port Washington to Aelred and Elizabeth "Betty" (Paulus) Lanser. Pattie graduated from the UW- Milwaukee and went on to teach at Madison Metropolitan School District. She loved Jesus with all her heart. Her membership...
Vernice Schreier
Aug 30, 2015
MADISON - Vernice Elizabeth Schreier passed away on Sunday, August 30 after a long and wonderful life at age 97. Vernice had been waiting for two and a half years to join her beloved husband, Del, who passed away in February 2013. Vernice was born to Ida (Nelson) and Martin Hellestad in Unity, Wisconsin on March 30, 1918....
Joseph Kessenich
Aug 30, 2015
Waunakee - Joseph L. (Joe) Kessenich, 89, of Waunakee passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 while surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. Joe was born on a farm near Waunakee on July 22, 1926, the son of Joseph M. and Catherine (Kurth) Kessenich. He graduated from Waunakee High School in 1944. He married Donna...
Eleanor Witt
Aug 30, 2015
Eleanor Witt, age 93, passed away on August 30, 2015 at Oak Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Madison. Eleanor is survived by her son Clifford (Bonnie) Witt; daughter Pamela (Joel) Lundgren; granddaughter Donna (John) Burgett; grandsons Jason Erickson and Dominic Burgett; step grandsons John Burgett, Brandon Burgett, and Matthew Burgett and brother Ervin (Laverne) Aronowski. She is...
Robert Troller
Aug 29, 2015
MADISON- Robert (Bob) John Troller died at Agrace Hospice Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Aug. 29, 2015 following a recent stroke. He was 88. He and his wife, Dorothy, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Born Oct. 24, 1926, in Hartford, Wisconsin to John (Jack) and Bonnie Troller, he attended the University of Wisconsin...
Jelaine Johnson
Aug 29, 2015
FITCHBURG Jelaine Bancroft Johnson passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at age 83. She was born in Madison on September 17, 1931 to the late Gerry and Madeline (Morgan) Bancroft. She grew up a beloved daughter in Nakoma and attended Nakoma School and West High School. She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder and the University of Wisconsin,...
Gladys Townsend
Aug 29, 2015
DE FOREST- Gladys I. Townsend (nee Smith), age 86, formerly of Waunakee, passed from this world on Saturday, August 29, 2015 while at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 9, 1929 to Harold and Fern (Markley) Smith who farmed in the Emerald Grove and later Tiffany/Shopiere area. Gladys met John "Jack" G....
Jean Klapinski
Aug 28, 2015
Sun Prairie, WI -- Jean Klapinski, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2015, at her home. She was born on March 25, 1940, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Anita (Huizenga) Klapinski. Jean is retired from the State of Wisconsin, where she worked for years as a claims adjudicator. Jean is...
Olaf Vale
Aug 28, 2015
Sun Prairie/ Loves Park, IL. - Olaf Jerome Vale, age 92, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015, at his home in Loves Park, IL. He was born on February 9, 1923, in Madison, Wisconsin the son of Ole and Jerona (Hermanson) Vale. Olaf served in the Army during WWII. He was united in marriage to Arlette Lunde...
Ronald Britten
Aug 27, 2015
McFarland- Ronald Britten, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation, where he resided for the last 6 years. He was born in Eau Claire on August 3, 1937, the only son of Donald and Noreen Britten. Ron worked for Western Electric until his retirement. On January 30, 1960 he married...
Herbert Huber
Aug 27, 2015
Madison - Herbert Ludwig Huber, age 91, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 1, 1924, in Deansville, Wisconsin the son of Michael and Anna (Meindl) Huber. Herb served in 101st Airborne Division during WWII taking part in the Battle of the Bulge. He was united in...
Ineas Banker
Aug 27, 2015
Madison - Ineas M. Banker, age 90 passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. She was born on February 2, 1925 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elwood I. and Fanny (Burtch) Nealey. Ineas attended East High School and Central High. Ineas is survived by her two daughters; Deborah (Joe) Kunz and Nancy Banker, two grandchildren; Louis Sierra...
Betty Leetch
Aug 26, 2015
Leetch, Betty B. Madison: Betty B. Leetch, age 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born June 29, 1918, the daughter of C. Homer and Ora (Harpold) Blaine in Butler, PA. Betty graduated in 1935 from John Marshall High School in Richmond, VA, and attended Richmond Business College, and Lord...
Darlene Howland
Aug 26, 2015
Stoughton- Darlene R. Howland, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Muscoda on October 21, 1924 the daughter of Reynold and Sylvia Stephenson. Darlene grew up in Highland and moved to Madison in the 1950's. She was employed as a breakfast and lunch cook at Rennebohm's...
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