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.
Janet Esser
Jun 1, 2015
MADISON- Janet Evangeline Esser, 83, passed away June 1 at her home in Madison after a long history of cancer. Born November 1, 1931 to parents Theodore Peter Esser and Clara E. Ahlers-Esser. She started piano young, continued playing throughout her young adult years, and studied with French composer, conductor, and teacher, Nadia Boulanger. In 1954 she received...
Joyce Wellcome
Jun 1, 2015
MADISON-Joyce E. Wellcome passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on January 17, 1921 in Madison to Saul and Stella (Way) Switzky. Joyce is survived by her daughter Nancy (Joel) Hasse; daughter-in-law Pat Wellcome; and grandchildren Daniel (Sarah) Wellcome, III, Mallisa Wellcome, Joel (Melissa ) Hasse, Jr., and Rochelle (John)...
Iver Erlandson
Jun 1, 2015
Deerfield- Iver A. Erlandson age 95, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the London Lodge in Cambridge. He was born in Regan, North Dakota, to Edward and Anna Erlandson. On February 16, 1944 Iver married Elizabeth Beart-Albrecht at the Roman Catholic Church of Dunfermline in Dunfermline Scotland. Iver proudly served his country in the US Army...
Craig Leblanc
May 31, 2015
Sun Prairie Craig J. LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the age of 51. He was born on January 20, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN to James and Sandra (Whiteside) LeBlanc. Craig loved the outdoors, especially being on the North Shore of Lake Superior. He enjoyed gardening and sports, but he was most passionate about his...
Carol Schmitt
May 31, 2015
DANE-Carol Schmitt, age 74, died on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at American Way Assisted Living in Portage. Carol was born in Roxbury on Dec. 17, 1940, to Carl and Leontina (Breunig) Fassbender. She married Earl Schmitt in 1960, and he preceded her in death in 2006. Carol grew up in Roxbury and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School...
Nathan Williams
May 30, 2015
Lake Wisconsin/ Sun Prairie Nathan "Nate" Williams, 91, passed away on May 30, 2015, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on April, 26, 1926 in North Bristol, Wisconsin to Robert and Selina (Meland) Williams. He graduated from West High School in Madison in 1941. After high school he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving...
Arlene Stephens
May 30, 2015
Madison: Arlene N. Stephens, age 99, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Agrace HosiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born the daughter of John and Isabel (Wills) Karsten November 2, 1915 in Madison. Arlene married David Stephens July 29, 1933. She loved to quilt, and was a member of the Mt. Olive Quilters. Arlene is survived by her...
Helen Reynolds
May 30, 2015
MADISON - Helen S. Reynolds, age 107, passed away at Attic Angel Place in Middleton on Saturday May 30, 2015. She was born August 7, 1907 in Madison to the late Louis and Sophie (Hamacher) Schultz. She was married to the late Henry Reynolds who was the Mayor of Madison from 1961-1965, and was the former owner of...
Elaine Leight
May 30, 2015
Madison - Elaine F. Leight, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Elaine was born on February 6, 1932 to Gustav and Viola (Pankow) Schleif in Chicago, Illinois. After her father died, Elaine moved to Wausau with her mother and brother and sister. She graduated from Wausau...
Anthony Landgraf
May 29, 2015
Anthony "Tony" Howard Landgraf, age 53, passed away on May 29, 2015. Cress is caring for the Landgraf family.
Teresa Zais
May 29, 2015
MADISON - Teresa Glaye Zais, age 53 died surrounded by love and family on Friday, May 29, 2015 from Lung Cancer. Born July 6, 1961 in Cuba City, WI, she lived in Chippewa Falls, WI, Rochester, MN, and Madison, WI and worked for Mayo Clinic and UW Madison Hospital and Clinics until retiring in 2015. Her life passions...
Dwayne Loomis
May 29, 2015
Stoughton, WI. / Casa Grande, AZ. Dwayne Howard Loomis peacefully passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on May 29th, 2015. Born in Madison, WI. on April 24th, 1930 at St. Mary's Hospital. He graduated from Madison East High School. He happily married Beverly Ann Loomis on April 21st of 1956 and spent 59 years...
Conley Montgomery
May 29, 2015
Conley W. Montgomery died May 29, 2015, at home, peacefully, in his sleep. He was born October 14, 1919 in Springfield, Illinois, to Conley W., Sr. and Della Mildred (Cheek) Montgomery. Conley was preceded in death by his youngest son, Conley Douglas, in 1988, his beloved wife, Barbara I. (Dennis), in 2007, and his nephew/son, Timothy J. Shirley,...
John Gibson
May 28, 2015
MADISON - John Warner Gibson went to heaven on Thursday, May 28, 2015. His family loved him to pieces. He was born on May 14, 1932 in Springfield, Illinois to Ralph M. Gibson and Dorothy Warner Gibson. His childhood was spent in Sibley, Illinois and Casper, Wyoming until his family moved to Middleton Beach Road in 1945. He...
Marie Outhouse
May 27, 2015
Stoughton - Marie Eileen Outhouse departed this life on May 27th, 2015 to be with our lord. She grew up in Knightsville, Indiana in the home she was born in, July 17th, 1919. John and Neva Kretschmer's only child. She was very proud of being a Government Inspector in Indianapolis, Indiana during World War II where she met...
Peter Bloch
May 27, 2015
Westport- Peter Conrad Bloch passed away on May 27, 2015 after fighting two difficult cancers over the past two years. In his last days, he was surrounded by his loving family at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital. He was born in Cedarhurst, New York on June 8, 1944 and died just short of his 71st birthday. Peter was...
Jeffrey Duerst
May 27, 2015
Jeffrey Allan Duerst, age 55, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at home. He was born May 11th, 1960. He was the son of Richard and Dorothy Duerst of McFarland. Jeff is survived by his wife Patty, step-sons Ben and Greg (Emily) Payne, his daughter Monica, his son Brandon, his brothers Rick (Nancy), Don, Sam (Jeri), and...
Sharon Neyer
May 26, 2015
Middleton/Madison- Sharon L. Neyer (formerly known as Lindquist), age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on July 13, 1939 in Sequim, Washington to Herbert and Florene (Poulson) Bower. She was an active member of Who's New in Madison, West Side Garden Club, including past president. Olbrich Gardens, and the "Friday Morning West Towne...
Theodore Pertzborn
May 26, 2015
Baraboo/Waunakee- Theodore "Ted" A. Pertzborn, II, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born on November 21, 1930 in Springfield Corners, WI to Theodore A. Pertzborn, Sr. and Elizabeth (Grosse) Pertzborn. Ted proudly served our country in the United States Air Force from February 7, 1949 and was honorably discharged on October 16, 1952....
Richard Robinson
May 26, 2015
Richard F. "Dick" Robinson, age 88, of Madison, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 20, 1927 in Madison, the son of Harold and Mae (Young) Robinson. Dick was a true Madisonian having proudly grown up on the south side on Emerson and Lawrence Streets...
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