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.
Clarice Weigent
Mar 13, 2015
CLARICE WEIGENT (1917-2015) Clarice Van Sickle Weigent, native and longtime resident of La Crosse, died on March 13, 2015 in Sun Prairie. The eldest of six children, she was the daughter of the late Christine Van Sickle and Clifford Van Sickle. Clare is survived by her sister Francis Cox of Galesburg, IL; daughter Jenifer Weigent Gilbert and son-in-law...
Thomas Gombar
Mar 12, 2015
Gombar, Thomas J. "Tom" Madison: Thomas J. "Tom" Gombar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2015, after a short illness. A bone marrow transplant at UW Hospital had given him almost a decade of quality life following a 2005 Leukemia diagnosis. He appreciated every moment of those years as a great gift. Tom was the son of...
Ann Gibson
Mar 12, 2015
(Madison WI) - Ann R. (Fauerbach) Gibson, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at Agrace HospiceCare. Ann was born on August 30, 1935 to Walter and Margaret (Nielson) Fauerbach in Madison. She grew up in the Vilas neighborhood and graduated from Edgewood H.S. in 1953. She went on to...
Jane Lang
Mar 12, 2015
Stoughton- Jane G. Lang, age 73, passed away at home on Thursday, March 12, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born in Stoughton on May 1, 1941, the daughter of George and Valborg (Lund) Ingraham. Jane married Richard Lang on January 18, 1957. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and socializing. Jane is survived by her daughters, Laurie...
Karl Dersch
Mar 11, 2015
Dersch, Karl W. Madison: Karl W. Dersch, age 64, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness. Karl was born July 31, 1950 the son of Ralph and Alberta (Fitzpatrick) Dersch in Wahington DC. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy. Karl was married to Barbara Rowe...
Monica Skrum
Mar 11, 2015
Waunakee - Monica M. Skrum, age 45, died at her home in Waunakee on Wed. March 11, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born in Madison on May 19, 1969 to George and Judine "Judy" ( Niesen) Skrum. She was previously employed at The Town of Westport and the Waunakee Tribune. Monica loved her son and treasured...
Carl Braith
Mar 11, 2015
In Loving Memory Braith, Carl, age 61, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Carl was born on December 5, 1953 in Madison, son of Stanley and Harriett (Buergin) Braith. Carl was a 1972 graduate of Madison East High School. Carl worked for the Madison Opportunity Center, where he worked in the production of...
William M.D.
Mar 11, 2015
Madison - William Alexander Craig, MD, made a really good run at beating another medical challenge, but on March 11, 2015, at age 75, he died peacefully at UW Hospital surrounded by his beloved family from complications of treatment for lymphoma. It is hard to convey how sad we are, and how much we loved him. He is...
Kathryn Kohler
Mar 10, 2015
MADISON- Kathryn Marilyn Kohler, age 92, of Madison passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Oak Park Place. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Louis and Eva Kohler. Kathryn earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at UW-Madison. She began her teaching career at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc after which she taught American History at...
Dorothy Benson
Mar 10, 2015
Stoughton- Dorothy Benson, 93, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. Born October 18, 1921 in Stoughton, daughter of Harry and Delia Johnson. She married Harven Benson. After graduating from Stoughton High School, she attended Whitewater State College. She worked for her parents at the Johnson Dairy and in the cafeteria at Stoughton High School....
Aileen Irwin
Mar 10, 2015
Irwin, Aileen Ruth Slocumb Madison: Aileen Ruth Slocumb Irwin, age 89, entered the Glory of God at Agrace Hospice on March 10, 2015. Aileen was born September 23, 1925 to Ira Otis and Anita Ida Kuechenmeister Slocumb in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Aileen graduated from Menomonie High School in 1943. She attended U of W-Madison from 1943-46 and then earned...
Kathleen Pope
Mar 10, 2015
MOUNT HOREB/WEST MIDDLETON - Kathleen Louise Pope (67) died peacefully on March 10, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born to Arthur Lloyd and Vivian (Tretsven) Pope in Madison, WI on August 12, 1947. She attended the Verona Independent School and then transitioned to center-based employment at the Madison Area Rehabilitation Center (MARC) in Mount Horeb where...
Isla Kunde
Mar 9, 2015
Madison - Isla Mae Becker Kunde, 92, passed from this life peacefully on March 9, 2015. She was born at Jordan in the Town of Hull, Portage County, WI, on October 6, 1922, the daughter of Henry E. Becker and Winifred Goldsmith Becker. She graduated from P. J. Jacob's High School in Stevens Point in 1940. Isla became...
David Schuster
Mar 8, 2015
Middleton, WI: David J. Schuster, age 75, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 peacefully with family by his side. He was born August 13, 1939 in Columbus, WI, the son of Leon and Marion (Tomlinson) Schuster. David graduated from West High School in 1957, the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1963, and later received his Masters Degree from Eastern...
Alice Grosse
Mar 8, 2015
Sun Prairie/Madison- Alice died peacefully in her home on Sunday March 8, 2015. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School Special Ed in 1980 and worked at MOC sheltered workshop until 2013. Alice enjoyed Badger Camp every summer for 4 decades. She loved music, dancing and fun. She loved her family and many friends along with complete strangers,...
Kenneth Wenger
Mar 7, 2015
In Loving Memory Kenneth C. "Chopper" Wenger, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2015, with his wife by his bedside. He was born May 10, 1954 in Monroe, WI, the son of Carlo and Ruth (Schoechert) Wenger. He graduated in 1972 from Waterloo High School, where he was very active in football, wrestling and track....
Neil Skinner
Mar 7, 2015
MADISON--Professor Emeritus A. Neil Skinner, age 93, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Capitol Lakes Terraces, with his wife Meg, their son Ben and his daughter Evelyn by his side. Alexander Neil Skinner was born in Hankou, China on November 13, 1921 to Dr. Alexander Hugh Skinner and Winifred Mary...
Maura Neuens
Mar 6, 2015
WHITEFISH BAY/WAUNAKEE-Neuens, Maura S. Age 45. Passed away courageously after an 11-month battle with brain cancer on March 6, 2015. Maura was a caring and loving wife to Shannon for 19 years and a devoted and adoring mother to her three children, Jack (14 years), Nellie (12 years) and Seamus (7 years). She was preceded in death by...
Arlene Prevas
Mar 6, 2015
In Loving Memory Sun Prairie- Arlene June Prevas, age 83 passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born June 25, 1931 the daughter of Robert and Emily (Lockwood) McBurney. She graduated in 1948 from Dows High School. On August 30, 1951, Arlene was united in marriage to Chris Prevas in Mitchell, South Dakota, they later divorced. She...
Lucille Bretzman
Mar 6, 2015
MADISON - Lucille Johanna Bretzman, born in Watertown, WI. passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Hutchison of Madison; son, Guy (Jane) Bretzman of Indianapolis, IN; grandsons Eric (Shelley) Bretzman of Indianapolis, IN; and Benjamin (Whitney) Bretzman of Huntersville, NC. She was preceded in death by her...
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