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.
Russell Kent
Nov 17, 2015
Columbus - Russell E. Kent, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Hospice Care at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 29, 1935 in Carrington, North Dakota the son of Earl and Marion (Sorenson) Kent. Russ was an active member of Olivet UCC Church in Columbus singing in the choir and...
Beverly Bilkey
Nov 17, 2015
Sun Prairie/Dodgeville - Beverly Yvonne Bilkey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie. She was born on October 14, 1926 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Rush and Amalie (Christen) Watson. Beverly graduated from Barneveld High School sharing Valedictorian of her class. She was a 1948 graduate from the University...
Carol Sattler
Nov 16, 2015
Madison - Carol Ann Sattler, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Madison on November 16, 2015. Carol was born in Falls Creek, PA to James and Lucille Hinderliter on September 23, 1946. She graduated from DuBois Area High School in 1964 and earned a B.A. degree in Biology from Thiel College in 1968. She received a...
Patricia Johnson
Nov 16, 2015
Patricia Johnson May 25, 1933 November 16, 2015 Patricia Ruth Johnson, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born in Indianapolis on May 25, 1933, the only child of Roy and Harriet (Mulvaney) Eller. She attended DePauw University, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, and...
Nancy Finley
Nov 16, 2015
MADISON- Nancy Rose Finley, age 68, of Madison, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Oakwood Village in Madison. She was born on June 22, 1947 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the daughter of Maurice and Genevieve Finley. Nancy attended Gays Mills High School and graduated from DeForest High School in 1965. She earned a BA in...
Arthur Anderson
Nov 15, 2015
Stoughton- Arthur "Andy" Anderson, Jr., age 60, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born in Madison on October 23, 1955, the son of Arthur Sr. and Marilyn (Sanger) Anderson. Andy worked for Stoughton Trailers for 37 years. On June 12, 1976 he married Julie Ava Youngman. Andy enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He...
Elizabeth Ladas
Nov 15, 2015
Elizabeth Ladas, age 74, passed away on Sunday Nov. 15, 2015 at her home in LaValle. She was born Jan. 7, 1941 in Chicago the daughter of the late Steve and Katherine (Fotopoulos) Kalesperis. Elizabeth married Nicholas Ladas on June 19, 1960 in Chicago. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. A member of Assumption Greek Orthodox...
Carol Stokes
Nov 15, 2015
Stoughton- Carol A. Stokes, age 78, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on August 19, 1937, the daughter of Arthur and Selma Stankey. On August 1, 1959, Carol married Thomas Stokes in Mankato, MN. Carol worked for many years as an administrative assistant for Dr. Nordholm and Dr....
Judith Fuhrer
Nov 14, 2015
Waunakee/Madison, Judith A. Fuhrer, age 67, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in the loving arms of her husband Manfred Fuhrer and surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October, 28 1948, the daughter of Nora (Weger) and John Nesthus, who preceded her in death. Judy was fun loving, carefree, selfless with an amazing...
Douglas Rasmussen
Nov 14, 2015
De Forest/Madison Douglas Rasmussen, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in De Forest, Wisconsin on Saturday, November 14, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on December 12, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin E. and Ramona (Lobdell) Rasmussen. Doug grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where during his youth he enjoyed working...
Caroline Severson
Nov 14, 2015
In Loving Memory Caroline Ida Severson, age 87, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was born in Bloomer, Wisconsin on February 14, 1928. Caroline was preceded in death by her husband Marcus. A graveside service for Caroline will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 20, 2015 at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens , 1147 Clarmar Drive, Sun...
Richard Rose
Nov 14, 2015
Madison/Chippewa Falls - Rose, Richard "Dick" H., loving Father and Grandfather, age 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2015. In his words, he was a "working man" since the age of 9. Dick worked on several farms in the New Glarus area during his childhood until finally running a farm with his father, at the age of...
Dorothy Greiert
Nov 13, 2015
Madison/Shawano - Dorothy Greiert passed away on November 13, 2015, in Shawano, WI. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Paul and Mary Tuttle on April 24, 1923. She was born in Geddes, SD, where she lived until her high school years. Then her family moved to Benson, MN. Dorothy had photography as her hobby, which...
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...
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