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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.
Tracy Midelfort
Mar 22, 2015
MADISON - Loving wife and mother, Tracy Lynn (Kendall) Midelfort passed on peacefully into God's grace at home on March 22, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on September 30, 1969, the daughter of Joan (Waggoner) and Bradley Kendall. Tracy is survived by her husband Brent Midelfort, her daughter Kierstin...

Mavis Conrad
Mar 21, 2015
Monona- Monona- Mavis Conrad, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare Center. She was born in Baraboo on July 3, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Jennie (Olson) Flinn. Mavis attended Elroy schools and graduated from Madison East High School. On June 30, 1951 she married Edward Conrad. Together they lived in Monona...
Donald Starker
Mar 21, 2015
SUN PRAIRIE - Donald E. Starker, age 83 passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. Don was born and raised in Sun Prairie on October 21, 1931 to the late Leonard and Mary Ann (Henke) Starker. He was a 1949 graduate of Sun Prairie High School. Don was united...
Doris Raufeisen
Mar 20, 2015
MADISON - Doris Dean "Dedee" Raufeisen, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday March 20, 2015 surrounded by her family. Doris was born on March 28, 1925 in Loveland, CO., the daughter of the late Roy and Twilo (Gates) Foster. She earned her B.S. in nursing from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1948,...
Joyce Furchtenicht
Mar 20, 2015
MADISON - Joyce R. Furchtenicht, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. She was born June 20, 1925 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Leon and Henrietta (Guetzkow) Reed. She grew up in Wauwatosa, graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1943, attended Carroll College in Waukesha and graduated from Milwaukee-Downer College in...

Jinyang Cong
Mar 19, 2015
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Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or PrivateLaverne Meyer
Mar 18, 2015
In Loving Memory Madison- LaVerne (Timme) Meyer, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She was born December 3, 1920 in Endeavor, the daughter of William and Mary (Wilson) Timme. LaVerne married Clarence Meyer on June 12, 1948 in Portage. Together they raised two children. LaVerne graduated from Endeavor High School in 1939. After...
James Underkofler
Mar 18, 2015
MIDDLETON- James R. Underkofler, age 91, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 while at his residence in Scottsdale, AZ. Jim was born on October 25, 1923 in Baraboo, WI, son of the late Ray and Margaret Underkofler. He graduated from Portage High School in 1941. He served in WW II as a anti...
Cornelius Norgaren
Mar 18, 2015
Stoughton - Cornelius "Clink" Drogsvold Norgaren, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Azura Memory Care, Stoughton. Clink was born March 6, 1917 in Stoughton to Theodore and Annie Norgaren. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1936. After graduation he drove milk truck until enlisting in the Army in 1941, receiving an Honorable Discharge...

Joan Kesterson
Mar 17, 2015
McFarland - Joan Christine Kesterson ( nee Slipper) passed in the early hours of March 17, 2015. She was born on July 1, 1929 in Milwaukee to Wilmer (Bill) and Erna Slipper. In 1969 she, her former husband Robert, and their two sons moved from Brown Deer, WI to McFarland, WI where she remained until moving to the...
Marion Brophy
Mar 17, 2015
Madison: Marion F Brophy, age 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2015, at Oakwood Village - Hebron Oaks, Madison WI. Her death was caused by final heart failure. She was born April 7, 1918, in Milwaukee, WI, to Otto and Augusta Metzger. She moved to Port Washington, WI, with her parents for her last...
Anne Hausner
Mar 17, 2015
Madison - Anne Wilder Hausner passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin, on a bright and sunny morning, March 17th, 2015 after a short illness. She was surrounded by family during her last weeks and enjoyed an especially happy evening visiting with her granddaughter, son, daughter, and daughter-in law laughing and sharing fond memories. Anne was born May 21,...

Stephen Heuvel
Mar 17, 2015
MADISON Stephen James Vanden Heuvel, 61, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family and friends. He died peacefully, though not without first waging a valiant battle, with lion-like courage, humor, grace, and love. Stephen was born on July 6, 1953 in Hillsboro WI, to Joan (Sandman) and Norbert...
William Rieder
Mar 16, 2015
Madison/Monroe - William R. Rieder "Bill", age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 16, 2015 at All Saints Assisted Living. Bill was born June 22, 1923 in Monroe to the late William C. Rieder and Eunice P. Rieder (nee Smith). He graduated from Monroe High School in 1941 and then enlisted in...
William Flynn
Mar 16, 2015
POYNETTE/MADISON - William E. Flynn. On March 16, 2015, Dad went to his family and his well-deserved rest after a courageous battle with Emphysema, surrounded by the love and laughter of his children. Bill was born, to a large Irish family, on September 4, 1935 in Highland, Wisconsin to the late William and Delia (McCarthy) Flynn, the youngest...
Sandra Phillips
Mar 15, 2015
MIDDLETON-Sandra Rose Phillips, age 71, passed to eternal life on March 15, 2015, at UW Hospital Madison. Sandra was born September 1, 1942 to Arline (Trinrud nee Hass) and Harold Walbruck in New London, Wi. After high school graduation, Sandra explored several opportunities, ending up in Madison where she went to work for ATT-Wisconsin Bell Telephone. During her...
Shannon Schroeder
Mar 15, 2015
Madison - Shannon Colleen Schroeder, age 44, died peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at a local hospital. She was born on April 14, 1970, the daughter of Donald P. and Constine A. (McIntyre) Schroeder, Sr. in Madison. She graduated from East High School and later Madison Media Institute. She was employed for the last 17 years at...
William Seeliger
Mar 14, 2015
WAUNAKEE- William Bernard Seeliger died in his sleep, without fear or pain, on Saturday March 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Lois Seeliger (Hansohn); his two children Curt (Jana) and Karen, and two grandchildren Eilif and Kelsey. Family and friends are rich in memories of him, and he so enjoyed them. His...
Dorothy Klein
Mar 14, 2015
Waunakee: Dorothy B. Klein, age 78, passed away quietly and peaceful Saturday, March 14, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born May 21, 1936 to Eugene and Mary (Poppie) Gallagher in Madison. Dottie married Anthony Klein, and they farmed in the area for many years. Anthony and Dottie worked well together, after farming they started Kwik Screen,...
Roger Chellevold
Mar 13, 2015
Stoughton - Roger Dean Chellevold, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2015. He was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on March 6, 1944 to Herman and Leona (Thompson) Chellevold. He married Janet Marshall on August 26, 1967. Roger graduated from Richland Center High School in 1962 and later attended the UW La Crosse...
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