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.
Howard Scharfman
Jul 6, 2015
MADISON - Howard Scharfman, age 90, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Oakwood Village West. Howard was born December 27, 1924 in New York, NY to Samuel and Frances Scharfman. He was a graduate of the City College of New York, and earned his doctorate at John Hopkins University. Howard served in the U.S. Army Air Corps....
Betty Lane
Jul 6, 2015
Madison/Brooklyn - Betty J. Lane, age 93, died Monday, July 6, 2015 at home surrounded by family. Betty was born in Chicago to Henry and Rose Fortier. She married George A. Lane on June 10, 1944. Betty was a secretary at the Milwaukee Road Railroad until her marriage. She partnered with her husband in several of his businesses,...
Robert Koehl
Jul 6, 2015
MADISON- Bob Koehl age 93 fought prostate cancer for over a year then decided on his terms to decline more treatment. He died where he had lived since 1977 early in the morning as the sun was rising. Bob joined the faculty of UW- Madison Department of history in 1964 and served full faculty until he retired in...
Casper Jahromi
Jul 6, 2015
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Rev. Davison
Jul 5, 2015
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Carey Davison, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and pastor to all he met, died peacefully at U.W. Hospital on Sunday, July 5, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly; son Thomas C. Davison, (Robyn Sherry Davison), WI; daughter, Carol D. Turnbull (Paul); IL; grandchildren Andrew (Stephanie) and...
Maxwell Schultz
Jul 5, 2015
Deerfield / Algoma - Maxwell Gordon Schultz, age 37, unexpectedly passed away on July 5, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1978, son of Craig and Sandy Schultz. Max went to school at St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and Algoma High School. In high school, he met and fell in love with Rebecca Priebe. Graduating in 1996,...
Emma Strowig
Jul 4, 2015
In Celebration of the Life of Emma Strowig Emma Louise Strowig passed away on the evening of July 4th in Madison. Emma grew up in Columbus, Kansas, and was deeply loved by her parents, Gladys and Andrew Britton. Over the course of her life, she maintained close friendships with her childhood friends, her friends from college, and her...
John Thomas
Jul 4, 2015
Madison - John Thomas born into Eternal Life on July 4th, 2015, age 89 years old. Born on April 24th, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Glen Thomas and Emma (Muerner) Thomas. Graduate from Libbey High School, Toledo, OH. He joined the Army June 9, 1945 and served in the occupation of Japan with his unit being headquartered in...
Eileen Wayne
Jul 3, 2015
Deerfield- Eileen A. Wayne, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2015 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born on the family farm in Crawford County on March 10, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Farrell. Eileen graduated from Wauzeka High School. On February 10, 1945 she married Earl Wayne. Together they farmed for...
Judy Anderson
Jul 1, 2015
Stoughton- Judith A. "Judy" Anderson, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Azura in Stoughton. She was born in Stoughton on September 14, 1953, the daughter of Sheldon and Mildred Stiff. Judy graduated from Stoughton High School. She married the love of her life, Dennis "Denny" Anderson. Judy worked for...
Patricia Wolf
Jun 30, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Wolf, age 72, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at St Clare Hospice House in Baraboo following a brief illness. She was born on Feb. 28, 1943, in Waunakee to Norbert and Margaret (Rankin) Wipperfurth. She married Wayne Wolf and together they farmed outside of Dane. They recently celebrated their 53rd Anniversary. Pat loved sewing and...
Colleen Moren
Jun 30, 2015
Monona---Colleen McCafferty Moren, 73, of Monona WI, passed away on June 30, 2015, at Agrace, surrounded by her loving husband, children, grandchildren, and sister. Born July 26, 1941, on the second floor above the General Store in Rimersburg, PA, Colleen was the oldest daughter of the late Fred and Mildred [Gavran] McCafferty. Of Irish and Croatian descent, Colleen...
Rush Watson
Jun 29, 2015
Madison - Rush H. Watson, age 79, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1935 to Rush and Amalia (Christen) Watson in Madison. During his high school years in Barneveld, he enjoyed basketball, football, baseball and golf. He was united in marriage to Nancy Carol Ayers, and they had...
Betty Mcenery
Jun 28, 2015
Madison - Betty McEnery formerly of Madison passed away Sunday, June 28 at the Valley VNA in Neenah where she had resided for the past nine years. Betty was born on July 20, 1917 in Terre Haute Indiana to Henry and Ethel Block. After her father's death in 1929 Betty and her mother moved to Madison where Betty...
James Martinelli
Jun 28, 2015
WAUNAKEE-James O. Martinelli, age 89, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at his home. He was born on Feb. 20, 1926, in Madison to Felix and Aranka (Samual) Martinelli. He married Mary C. Schyska on April 30, 1949, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 2005. James was a World War II Veteran and...
Thelma Cox
Jun 28, 2015
Madison - Thelma M. Cox, age 94, died peacefully Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Waunakee Manor. She was born in Stoughton on May 28, 1921 to the late Thorris and Anna Hofland. Thelma graduated from West High School and soon after married her high school sweetheart, Edward "Mike" Cox. She was an excellent homemaker, raising three children while...
Diane Zimdars
Jun 26, 2015
Fitchburg - Diane L. Zimdars, age 82, passed away on June 26, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on October 4, 1932 in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late John and Lucille Felker. She married William F. Zimdars on July 14, 1956 in Oshkosh. Survivors include 2 sons; William F. (Julie) Zimdars Jr, and Brian...
Glen Quam
Jun 26, 2015
Stoughton - Glen Derby Quam, died June 26, 2015 at his home with his dear wife and daughter at his side. Derby was born July 4, 1941 in Stoughton, the son of Glen and Katherine (Gyland) Quam. He spent his childhood growing up on the farm and attending 8 years of grade school at Magelson School. He had...
Patricia Wagaman
Jun 26, 2015
Stoughton - Patricia Anne Wagaman After listening to President Obama sing the promises of "Amazing Grace" Friday evening, June 26, Patricia Anne Wagaman, age 88, passed away at Skaalen Home. Pat and her twin brother, Robert, were born in Kansas City, MO, April 22, 1927, to Attorney Ray and Gladys Potter. As a child her family moved to...
Joy Johannsen
Jun 25, 2015
MADISON - Joy Mae Johannsen, age 84, died unexpectedly on Thursday June 25, 2015 in Madison, WI. Surrounded by her loving family, Joy passed away peacefully from multiple natural causes attributed to the general aging process. Joy was born to Herbert and Pearle (Renner) Ward at home during the depression on October 31, 1930 in Weeping Water, Nebraska....
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