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.
Paul Ginsberg
Apr 13, 2015
MADISON-"Paul Ginsberg, Dean of Students Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died on April 13, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on July 23, 1924. He served in the Army during World War II, and spent time in Israel during the crucial early years when the present State was founded. Except for the...
Ernestine Hoskins
Apr 12, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Our Grandma, Ernestine Hoskins, age 101, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was born in Springbrook, WI on Mar. 28, 1914, to Ernest and Mary Swenson. She went to join her husband, Harley; daughter, Janice; son, Robert; parents; and 16 beloved siblings. She will always be loved by Carl, Randy and James Licht; their spouses; and children....
Phyllis Brinton
Apr 12, 2015
Cottage Grove- Phyllis Jean Brinton, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her home. She is now in Heaven with her best friend and husband Robert, of 53 years. She was born in Fort Dodge, IA, on October 31, 1926, the daughter of Mr. Tom and Mrs. Gladys Nicholson. Phyllis graduated from Nebraska Methodist...
Louise Sande
Apr 12, 2015
Louise M. Sande, age 90, Is now at peace with those she loved who passed before her. Her beautiful smile is now smiling down on us from Heaven. Louise was born on April 1, 1925, in Waunakee to Louis and Mary (Illgen) Diericks. She married Edwin Sande on May 3, 1947. He was her beloved and cherished husband...
Dorothy Modlish
Apr 12, 2015
Madison - Dorothy H. Modlish, age 94, residing at Oakwood village, 6175 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, April 12 at 8:40 pm. She was born in Spivey, Kansas to Lambert and Ruth (Storms) Hibbs on January 8, 1921. Her sister, Treva Jean Hibbs was born in Latimer Kansas on December 9,...
Gary Schmidt
Apr 12, 2015
MADISON - Gary Robert Schmidt, age 60, passed away on April 12, 2015 after a long battle with illness. He faced multiple medical challenges with knowledge, grace, and courage. Gary was born on May 15, 1954 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin to Ken and Lois Schmidt. After graduating from Whitefish Bay High School, Gary attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison,...
Ellen Roach
Apr 12, 2015
Madison - Ellen M. Roach, 82, of Madison, Wisconsin died on Sunday April 12, 2015 at St. Mary's Health Care Center after a lengthy illness. Ellen was born January 13, 1933 in Appleton, Wisconsin to John and Margaret Roach. The family moved to Madison in 1939 where she attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School. So began her lifelong commitment...
Robert Laufenberg
Apr 12, 2015
Waunakee - Robert A. Laufenberg, age 79, passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was born on August 15, 1935 in Martinsville, the son of Peter C. and Gertrude (Endres) Laufenberg. On June 25, 1955 Bob was united in marriage to Ramona M. Leykauf at St. Aloysius Church in...
Micheal Morgan
Apr 12, 2015
MADISON Micheal G. Morgan, age 59, of Madison died Sunday night, April 12, 2015, after a 13-year fight with Multiple Myeloma and Graft vs. Host Disease. Born in Aransas Pass, Texas on December 16, 1955 to JoAnn and Wesley Morgan, Mike spent his life making people smile with his kindness and sense of humor. Along with those traits,...
Linda Bohman
Apr 12, 2015
Linda Rae (Nelson) Bohman At age 58, the graceful Linda Rae Bohman, of Madison, comfortably passed away April 11, 2015 at home with her loving extended family and supported by Agrace Hospice. She died of Frontotemporal Dementia (Onset Dec. 2013) and ALS (Oct. 2014). She was born in La Crosse, WI on May 9, 1956, and raised in...
Aleen Reedy
Apr 12, 2015
Aleen Givens Reedy died April 12, 2015 in Black Earth, WI. She was born on April 3, 1917 to Greg O and Eva M. (Crush) Givens in Buchcanhan, VA. She was the widow of Soloman "Bill" Reedy. She is survived by her daughter, Kay C (Harvey) Kinderman of DeForest, WI; five grandsons, Micheal (Holly Phillips) Wilbourn of Middletown,...
Gordon Nesthus
Apr 12, 2015
Deerfield / Cottage Grove - Gordon Alexander Nesthus, age 98, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1916 in Madison the son of Norman and Clara (Donstad) Nesthus. Gordon served in the Army from 1941 till he was honorably discharged in 1945. He met his...
Alsie Thorson
Apr 11, 2015
Madison- Alsie Alice Thorson (Dulaney), 80, of Madison, WI beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and caring friend to all passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Alsie was born on June 1, 1934 in Fulton Mississippi, to Jettie and Woodrow Dulaney, and enjoyed many adventures with her sister (Martha Ann), cousins, and friends by...
James Nelson
Apr 10, 2015
Madison - James G. Nelson died at UW Hospital on Friday, April 10, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born in Covington, Kentucky, December 20, 1929 to Robert Elgin Nelson Sr. and his wife, Bess Jones Nelson. He was educated in the Lexington, Kentucky public schools where he graduated from Henry Clay High School in January 1948....
Curtis David
Apr 10, 2015
Sun Prairie - Curtis Glenn David On Friday, April 10th 2015 the LORD unexpectedly called Curtis Glenn David to come home and be at His side. Curt was born March 9th, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Glenn E. & Lorraine A. (Hengst) David. He grew up alongside his parents in the family business SR Sales, a vintage...
Arlene Kong
Apr 10, 2015
Arlene Gail Kong, age 78, of Madison, died on Friday, April 10th, 2015. She was born in Stoughton on August 1, 1936, the daughter of Glen and Katherine (Gyland) Quam. She was united in marriage with the handsome farmhand Orlin Morris Kong on July 9th, 1956. Arlene was employed at the Milwaukee Railroad, Wisconsin Physicians Service and Madison...
F. Lord
Apr 10, 2015
MIDDLETON - Florence Ruth Lord passed away on April 10, 2015, from Alzheimer's. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin. Her father was a civil engineer and Dane County Highway Commissioner, her mother was a nurse. Her father and brother served in the Navy, veterans of World War I and II and her other brother...
Robert Weber
Apr 9, 2015
Bob Weber, age 82, died Thur, April 9, 2015 from complications of diabetes. He was born to Elisabeth and John Weber of Lodi, WI on May 25, 1932. Bob was destined to be an athlete and musician. He was a trombonist with the "Soon to be Famous" Lodi band, Also, he was an original member of the wonderful...
Irene Sorkness
Apr 8, 2015
MADISON - Irene B. Sorkness, age 97, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2015 in Madison. She was born August 2, 1917 in Dunn County, WI. to the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Gardner) Blanchard. Irene was a graduate of UW Milwaukee with a Master's Degree in Education, and worked for many years in the Recreation Department in the...
Wesley Lord
Apr 8, 2015
Madison - Wesley A. Lord, age 35, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was born on March 22, 1980 to Alan Lord and Karen (Carney) Neitzel in Madison. Wes graduated from McFarland High School in 1998. He married Stephanie Rios of Oregon in 2009 and lived on Maui for several years before returning to Madison. Together they...
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