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.

Nancy Roberts

Nancy Roberts

Jul 10, 2015

MADISON- Nancy Louise (Adkins) Roberts, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at an Alzheimer's/dementia care community surrounded by her family. She was born on February 7, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana to Turner and Katherine Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Roger, who was united in marriage with her on August 19, 1967; by their...

Janice Burgi

Janice Burgi

Jul 9, 2015

Sun Prairie - Janice Kolman Burgi, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Richland Center on April 16, 1946 the daughter of Raymond and Wilma (Durst) Kolman. She attended Middleton High School. Janice enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was very faithful and...

Donna Rung

Donna Rung

Jul 9, 2015

MADISON- Donna M. Rung, age 74, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Meriter Hospital after a brief and sudden illness. Donna was born in Baraboo on November 4, 1940 to Donald and Ella (Bezucha) Harpold. Donna was a 1958 graduate of Prairie du Sac High School. After high school, she worked for Wisconsin Power & Light...

Rose Bertrand

Rose Bertrand

Jul 9, 2015

MADISON - Rose Marie Leona Wnek Bertrand, age 72, of Madison, passed away on July 9th, 2015. Rose Marie was born on the south side of Chicago, to Bernice (Zajac) Wnek Miller and Joseph Wnek on March 20, 1943. Rose Marie attended St. Roman's grammar school, Our Lady of Good Counsel grammar school and Visitation High School in...

Ruth Loomis

Ruth Loomis

Jul 6, 2015

Ruth Hammersley Loomis passed away peacefully on July 6, 2015 after a very brief stay at the Waunakee (Wisconsin) Manor with Agrace Hospice Care attending to her, from heart and kidney failure. Ruth was born in Madison on October 13, 1919, the daughter of Ralph and Mabel Hammersley. She was married to Carl O. Loomis on February 14,...

Howard Scharfman

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

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

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

Casper Jahromi

Jul 6, 2015

Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406

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Rev. Davison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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