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.
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....
Melvin Hubred
Jun 24, 2015
Deerfield - Melvin Hubred, age 96, passed away at his home surrounded by family on June 24, 2015. He was born on January 18, 1919 in Stoughton, son of John and Karen (Mickelson) Hubred. He married Evelyn Gyland in August of 1940. Melvin was a farmer all his life. He also did carpentry and other mechanical jobs. He...
Richard Pederson
Jun 24, 2015
Stoughton - Richard Leif Pederson "Bugsy", 70 passed away after losing his fight to cancer on June 24, 2015. Richard graduated from Herzing and worked for FEMA. His real passion was farming and beekeeping and was a vendor at the Madison Farmers market for 44 years. He loved to fish, hunt and nature. Richard was preceded in death...
Alfred Karls
Jun 23, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Alfred F. Karls, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born on March 4, 1926, at home in Waunakee to George and Elizabeth (Hellenbrand) Karls. He married Mary Ann Irene Ballweg on June 5, 1951, at St. Aloysius in Sauk City. Alfred "Red" lived and farmed...
Susan Richard
Jun 23, 2015
MADISON - Susan Grace Armstrong Richard, age 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Eleven years of remission allowed her to fulfill many of her dreams and raise two beautiful children into fine young adults. Sue was born on May 28, 1957, in Madison to Lois...
Richard Blair
Jun 23, 2015
Madison - Richard A. Blair Jr., age 54 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born on March 19, 1961, the son of Richard A. Sr and Delpha W. (Miller) Blair. A gathering to celebrate Richard's life will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:00pm to 7:00pm at PORCH LIGHT, 4002 Nakoosa Trail,...
Rindert Kiemel
Jun 23, 2015
Madison - Rindert (Ren) Kiemel, Jr., age 81, was at home when he peacefully passed away during the night with his wife sleeping by his side on June 23, 2015. Ren was born on September 28, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Rindert and Mae (Post) Kiemel. He married Carol Lewis on April 4, 1959 in their...
Roger Gunnelson
Jun 22, 2015
Stoughton/Adams-Friendship- Roger W. Gunnelson, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Moundview Memorial in Adams-Friendship. He was born in Cambridge on December 12, 1928, the son of Lawrence and Edna (Strohbusch) Gunnelson. Roger grew up in Cambridge. On June 30, 1950 he married Dolores Behrens. Together they worked the family farm and enjoyed playing cards,...
Christopher Ziegler
Jun 21, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Christopher James Ziegler, age 49, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born on Aug. 11, 1965 to David and Ruth (Roedsens) Ziegler. He married Karen Gehri on April 17, 1993, and they lived all their married lives in the Waunakee/Westport area. Chris lived for his family every day...
Dorothy Smith
Jun 21, 2015
MADISON- Dorothy Marie Smith, 96, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, June 21st at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born March 6, 1919, to Frank and Mary Hoehn. She married Robert Smith on February 14, 1942. Dorothy was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was a substitute teacher in the Madison School District for many...
Ronald Bowers
Jun 21, 2015
Ronald K. Bowers , Sr. age 79 of Cottage Grove, WI, passed away on June 21, 2015 with his family at his side after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 8, 1936 in Athol, Massachusetts, to Charles and Marjorie Bowers. He moved to Wisconsin in 1970 where he married his wife of 42 years, Mary Lou...
James Noble
Jun 20, 2015
Sun Prairie - James T. Noble, age 62, died peacefully in his home on June 20th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 20, 1953, in Savanna, Ill., to Thomas E. and Florence L. (Lister) Noble. He was married to Linda P. Burrows on October 11, 1972 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Saint Helens,...
Vickie Mason
Jun 20, 2015
Sun Prairie - Vickie Bowers Mason, a former manager of the Road Ranger store in Sun Prairie, born in Springdale, Arkansas June 11, 1955 a loving mother and wife died June 20, 2015 after her long battle with cancer. She was born on June 11, 1955 in Springdale Arkansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Burdena (Huckabee) Bowers. She...
Susan Seamonson
Jun 19, 2015
Stoughton- Susan M. Seamonson passed away on June 19, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Patricia Sullivan. She is survived by her loving husband, Keith Seamonson; two children Aaron Seamonson and Amanda (Lawrence) Scheel; four grandchildren Kali and Caidyn Seamonson and Caleb and Cadynce Scheel. Donations may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, Inc....
Russell Johnson
Jun 19, 2015
Russell C. Johnson passed away at the age of 93 on June 18, 2015, with his family by his side at the Waunakee Manor Nursing Home in Waunakee. Russ was born on February 17, 1922, in St Paul Minnesota to Anna and Enoch Johnson. He was united in marriage to Mary (Jensen) Johnson on August 9, 1944. They...
Richard Wandschneider
Jun 19, 2015
Wandschneider, Richard A. "Rich" Waunakee: Richard A. Wandschneider "Rich", age 64 passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village West-Hebron Nursing Home in Madison on June 19, 2015 as a result of complications from a rare neurological disease known as Multiple Systems Atrophy. Rich was born in Buffalo, New York on September 29, 1950. He was the son of Alfred...
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