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.
John Hoffman
Apr 25, 2015
WAUNAKEE-John H. Hoffman, age 64, of Waunakee, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg following a battle with long-term illness. He was born in Madison on June 17, 1950, to Theodore and Beverly "June" (Lange) Hoffman. John graduated from Waunakee High School in 1968, and shortly thereafter was employed at the Waunakee Canning...
Alfred Dally
Apr 25, 2015
MADISON - Alfred David Dally, MD, age 85, passed away on April 25, 2015 at AGrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin, leaving a legacy of compassion, generosity, integrity, and humor. He was born on May 12, 1929, in Green Bay to Friedrich & Anna Louise (Georke) Dally, the seventh of ten children and the third to be born in...
Norbert Anderson
Apr 25, 2015
Madison - Norbert Kent Anderson, loving and devoted husband, father grandfather, and brother, departed this earth peacefully on April 25, 2015 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by his entire family. He is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father, and those he loved who had gone before him. Norbert was born a twin with Norman on May 3,...
Roger Taylor
Apr 25, 2015
WAUNAKEE- Reverend Roger Henry Taylor entered eternal life on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the age of 78, at Waunakee Manor. He was born on March 16, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin and is survived by his sisters Phyllis (David) Frederick and Judy (Ray) Marks and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Marcella...
Robert Elvehjem
Apr 24, 2015
Madison - Robert Stuart Elvehjem, age 77, passed away peacefully from multiple complications on Friday, April 24, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1938 in Madison to Conrad Arnold Elvehjem and Constance Waltz Elvehjem. Bob graduated from West High School and the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a BS in Bacteriology. He served in the U.S....
Mary Anderson
Apr 24, 2015
WAUNAKEE- Early Friday morning on April 24, 2015, the angels came down from the heavens to retrieve the spirit of our dear mother, Mary Ann J. Anderson. At the age of 75, Mary Ann passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, Wisconsin. She was a lifelong resident of Waunakee, born here on January 3rd, 1940. Mary...
Gary Wagner
Apr 24, 2015
Cambridge: Gary P. Wagner died Friday, April 24, 2015, at his home. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 7, 1957 to Eva H. (Ripp) and Richard C. Wagner. He grew up in Waunakee, Wisconsin, and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1976. After high school, Gary worked in the field of electronics....

Virginia Sabin
Apr 23, 2015
WAUNAKEE- Virginia "Ginny" Diane (Ikeman) Sabin, age 65 of Waunakee, WI passed away April 23rd 2015 at her home. She was born on August 21st 1949 in Beloit WI, the daughter of Frank and Margaret Ikeman. Ginny graduated from Beloit Catholic High School and then UW-Eau Claire with her teaching degree. She then taught grade school in Eau...
Janice Moulton
Apr 23, 2015
Dunedin, FL - Janice (Farnsworth) Moulton, 68, died on April 23, 2015, after an extended illness. Born and raised in Madison, WI, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received a Bachelors of Science in Education and a Masters of Science in Behavioral Disabilities. She conducted her master's degree...
Elizabeth Szybalski
Apr 23, 2015
Dr. Elizabeth Szybalski, long-time scientist at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 after a long illness. She was 87 years old. Elizabeth was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Mabel H. Hunter and historic Orphan-Court Justice, the Honorable David G. Hunter. She showed a strong intellect and a...
Elvere Evans
Apr 23, 2015
MADISON - Elvere (El) Evans, age 98, died on April 23, 2015 at home, surrounded by her family in Madison, WI. El was born on November 16, 1916 to Clara & Albert Gruenstern in Marion, WI. She graduated from Marion High School and from Oshkosh Teachers' College, now U.W. Oshkosh. After several years of teaching and at the...
Wayne Harvey
Apr 23, 2015
Stoughton- Wayne C. Harvey, age 61, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, April 23, 2015, while on his way to fulfill his dream of becoming an ordained minister. He was born in Stoughton on August 28, 1953, the son of Toni and Muriel Harvey. Wayne graduated from Stoughton High School in 1971. He enlisted in the...
Benjamin Pinkerton
Apr 22, 2015
MADISON- Benjamin Shawhan Pinkerton, age 37, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on April 22, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 8, 1977 in his treasured hometown of Blacksburg, Virginia, the son of John Michael Pinkerton and Katherine Shawhan Pinkerton. Ben married Karla (Hutton) Pinkerton on August 31, 2013 at the Madison Museum of Contemporary...
Ramona Eason
Apr 22, 2015
STOUGHTON-Ramona Eason, age 84, of Stoughton passed away on April 22, 2015, at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove. She was born on Mar. 4, 1929, in Deer Park, Mo, the daughter of Frank and Tenny Lyle. She married William Odor on Nov. 22, 1950, in Columbia, Mo and later married Robert Eason in Madison on June 2, 1973....
Irene Herman
Apr 22, 2015
Madison - Irene A. (Schenck) Herman, age 88, went to eternal peace on April 22, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on December 30, 1926 in Marshall, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fredrick and Anna (Hahn) Schenck. On December 28, 1946, Irene was united in marriage to Robert L. Herman. Irene was a faithful member of Bashford United...
Jill Hanger
Apr 20, 2015
MADISON - Jill M Hanger, age 48, of Fennimore, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. She died surrounded by family and friends after a brief struggle with cancer at the UW Hospital in Madison. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St John's Catholic Church of the Holy Family Parish in...
Amy Hanneman
Apr 20, 2015
Stoughton- Amy Hanneman, age 30, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born in Waukesha on October 25, 1984. Amy was raised by her mother and step father, Jill and Helge Helgeson. She graduated from Adams Friendship High School in 2003. While in high school, she enjoyed dance team...
Irene Kummerow
Apr 20, 2015
Baraboo- Irene Kraus Kummerow passed away on April 20, 2015 at the age of 95. She was born on a farm three miles outside of Muscoda. She attended St. John's Catholic School through 8th grade. Then Muscoda High School through her senior year. Following this, she enrolled in the St. Mary's Hopsital Nursing Program to become a registered...

Elizabeth Schleicher
Apr 20, 2015
Waunakee- Betty Schleicher lived and loved her 89 years of life to the last second, after being extended by 35 years of pacemakers, when her big heart failed on Monday, April 20, 2015. Born to a faith filled life of hard work on a farm, this depression era girl learned the value of life and even survived polio....
Norma Burt
Apr 19, 2015
In Loving Memory MADISON -- Norma H. Burt, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was born July 9, 1924, in Bennet, Nebraska, daughter to Elmer and Emma (Baade) Roeder. Norma grew up on a farm in Nebraska, and graduated from Bennet High School in 1941. After graduation she moved to Lincoln,...
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