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.
Lyle Smith
Nov 10, 2015
MADISON - Lyle E. Smith, age 83, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 10, 2015 at Alexian Village in Milwaukee. He was born June 16, 1932. He married Joan Lindaas on May 4, 1957. Lyle is survived by his wife of 58 years Joan, his son Christopher (Heidi) Smith, 2 grandchildren Samuel Christopher and Hannah Reilly. A Mass of...
Roberta Kunin
Nov 10, 2015
Madison - Roberta "Bobbie" Kunin died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 9th. Bobbie was born January 14, 1924 in Gardner, MA to Harold S Shine and Leah Rubin Shine. The family moved to Taunton, MA where she graduated from Taunton High School during WWII. After graduation, Bobbie worked as Assistant to the architect in charge of...
Dr. D.D.S. Jr.
Nov 10, 2015
Madison - Dr. Carl E. Mohs, age 89, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2015, with the loving support of his family and friends, at Oakwood Village in Madison. He was born on January 28, 1926, in Shorewood Hills, the son of Carl E. Mohs Sr. and Doris Baldwin Mohs. Carl grew up in Shorewood Hills, a lakeside...
Gary Osman
Nov 10, 2015
Oregon - Gary R. Osman, age 78, passed away peacefully November 10, 2015 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital. He was born December 30, 1936 in Rochester, MN, son of Wilfred and Evelyn (Krueger) Osman. Gary was united in marriage to Judy (Olson) Simonson on April 25, 1997 in Madison. Gary served in the Army during...
Mark Daleo
Nov 10, 2015
Columbus, Ohio/Middleton, WI - Mark T. Daleo, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Mark was born in Madison on April 25, 1952, the son of Sam and Phyllis (Thompson) Daleo. Following graduation from Middleton High School, Mark earned a degree in Business Administration from MATC, as well as...
Vernon Meier
Nov 10, 2015
MADISON-Vernon A. Meier, age 75, passed away peaceful at home surrounded by his daughters on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, following a two year battle with a rare kidney disease which required him to receive kidney dialysis three times a week. He was born on Aug. 13, 1940, in Waunakee, the son of Anton and Frances (Adler) Meier. He...
Michael Chesney
Nov 9, 2015
McFarland- Michael (Mike, JaJa ) Steven Chesney, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday November 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Bruno and Ann (Astedt) Chesney. He graduated from Duluth Central High School, attended Pasadena College and graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in Animal Science. He...
Mary Ramsden
Nov 9, 2015
Stoughton - Mary E. Ramsden, age 60, passed away at her home on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was born on December 26, 1954, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roger and Marion (Moen) Johnson. Mary was a life time member of the Stoughton community. Graduating from Stoughton High School in 1973. In the same year she married...
John Hillebrandt
Nov 9, 2015
Cottage Grove/Edgerton - John Arthur Hillebrandt, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. He was born on January 11, 1948 in Madison, the son of John and Vivian (Wells) Hillebrandt. John graduated from Madison East High School, attended UW-Madison and then began his apprenticeship as an electrician. He then, enlisted in the United States Navy in...
Mary Peterson
Nov 8, 2015
Madison - Mary Lou Peterson passed away quietly in her sleep Sunday morning after complications from stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born in Ridgeway to Harold and Shirley Strutt. Several years after the death of her father her mother remarried a Dodgeville bachelor named Donald Peterson and eventually moved to the family...
Judith Gaskell
Nov 8, 2015
MADISON- Judith A. Gaskell, age 77, of Madison passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on May 18, 1938 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Clarence and Florinne (White) Wilger. She married James C. Gaskell on February 13, 1960 in Elkhorn. Judith was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She...
Rhoda Johnson-Valentine
Nov 8, 2015
STOUGHTON - Rhoda Lillian Sorensen Johnson Valentine, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Skaalen, surrounded by her children. She was born in Oshkosh on July 26, 1926, to the Rev. Niels and Laura Sorensen. Rhoda was devoted to her family, her church, and the community. Rhoda is survived by her daughters, Barbara (John)...
Floyd Kleppe
Nov 7, 2015
Madison- Floyd H. Kleppe, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Captiol Lakes. He was born in Belleville on July 2, 1923, the son of Lauren and Marie Kleppe. Floyd was drafted into the U.S. Army, he served his country during WWII and was stationed in the Pacific. He received his Bachelor's degree from...
W. Koch
Nov 7, 2015
W. Robert "Bob" Koch was born on March 25th, 1925 as the second child of Elizabeth (Fiscus) and William Henry Koch. Bob passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2015 at the age of 90, having spent his entire life fully engaged in the Madison community both professionally and personally. Bob had a happy childhood living in a three-story...
Donald Helt
Nov 4, 2015
Helt, Donald R. "Don" Sr. Madison: Donald R. "Don" Helt Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashton on March 3, 1934 the son of William and Rose (Ripp) Helt . Don graduated from Middleton High School, and proudly served in the...
Allen Linster
Nov 3, 2015
VERONA- Allen (Buckshot) Linster, age 92, died of complications of Parkinson's disease on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Greenwood, Wisconsin, and graduated from Neillsville High School. His college years were interrupted by World War II, where he served as a corporal in the Twelfth Armored Division of the US Army. He returned...
Alice Findler
Nov 3, 2015
Cottage Grove,WI / Sun City, AZ Alice Kay (Joy) Findler, age 74, beloved companion, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully on November 3, 2015 from complications of small cell lung cancer. Born March 12, 1941 in Menominee, Michigan, Alice enjoyed her time growing up in Marinette, Wisconsin where she developed many lifelong friendships that she continued...
Katherine Schraufnagel
Nov 2, 2015
MADISON, WI - Katherine E. (Hildebrandt) Schraufnagel, age 91, passed peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2015. She was born on January 25, 1924 in Oshkosh, WI to Fredrick and Katherine (Stang) Hildebrandt. She was one of 17 children and grew up near Sells Spur, north of Glidden, WI. Katherine will be welcomed Home by her parents, many sisters...
David Falk
Nov 2, 2015
Madison- David Brian "Wolfman" Falk, age 68, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice on November 2, 2015. He was born in Madison, on August 1, 1947, the son of John and Mildred (Malter) Falk. David was a proud veteran, who served in the Army during Vietnam. He worked for many years at Oscar Mayer, retiring in 2002. An avid...
Anna Staley
Nov 2, 2015
WAUNAKEE/ OREGON-Louise Staley, age 86, passed peacefully on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at her home in Waunakee surrounded by family. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Collingdale, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Florence (Epright) Lewis. She was employed as a Hospital Unit Clerk for many years. Louise married Bernard Staley in 1966. Survivors include her four daughters;...
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