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.
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...
Toni Miyagawa
Mar 5, 2015
ALBANY Toni (Gervasi) Miyagawa passed unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, wife, sister, cousin, and friend. Toni was born in Madison, on January 25, 1949 to Anthony and Alice (Norris) Nason. She worked as an educational assistant for over 15 years in the Madison Public School District, working at Thoreau and...
Charles Havens
Mar 5, 2015
In Loving Memory Charles "Charlie" Wallace Havens II, age 55, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Thursday, March 5, 2015, after a long illness with multi system atrophy (MSA). Charlie was born in Rolla, MO on October 25, 1959, the son to Wallace and Rosann Havens. Charlie graduated from La Follette High School in 1978 and...
Robert Wagner
Mar 5, 2015
MADISON-Robert F. (Bob) Wagner, Jr., age 87, died Thursday, March 5, 2015, at his home in Madison. Bob was born on March 24, 1927, the son of Robert F., Sr., and Violet (Yenser) Wagner. A proud 1951 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Bob and his late wife Sylvia (UW class of 1952) returned to Madison after his...
Mary Rowin
Mar 5, 2015
DeForest/Token Creek - Mary L. "MaryLou" Rowin, age 71 passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was born on January 8, 1944 on the family farm in Vernon County, Wisconsin. On November 17, 1962, Mary was united in marriage to Roy Alan Rowin at Burke Lutheran Church. For many years, while she was raising her own...
Frederick Brightbill
Mar 4, 2015
Madison - Frederick Stamm Brightbill, age 76, passed away on March 4th, 2015 due to complications from Lewy Body dementia. He was born on January 13, 1939, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Stamm) Brightbill. Fred was an extraordinary man -- known for his kindness, morality and generosity of spirit. He was passionate about his family, his work...
Matthew Berndt
Mar 4, 2015
In Loving Memory Matthew "Matt" Robert Berndt, age 33, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born December 3, 1981 in Madison, son to Robert and Suzanne (Spicer) Berndt. Matthew was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Schmitt on September 14, 2013 in Madison. He graduated from Sun Prairie...
Joyce Heiman
Mar 4, 2015
West Bend / Deerfield - Joyce Mae Heiman (nee Lande), age 77 of West Bend formally of Deerfield, passed away on March 4, 2015. She was born on April 21, 1937 in Deerfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anna and Clarence Lande. She married Arthur Heiman on September 19, 1959. Joyce was a hardworking and loving mother and farm...
Al Hovland
Mar 3, 2015
Madison - Alvin "Al" Hovland, age 93, died peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born August 18, 1921 in Madison to the late Gilbert and Anna Hovland. Al graduated from Madison East High School in 1939. He was a WWII veteran, serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946. Al...
Harold Fager
Mar 3, 2015
MADISON - Harold W. Fager, age 86, passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Harold was born March 18, 1928 in Kewaunee, WI. to the late William and Myrtle Kuehl Fager. He married Martha Ann Brian on April 7th, 1958 in Salem, Ohio. Harold was a military veteran and rose to the rank...
Mary Corbet
Mar 3, 2015
Mary E. Corbet, age 60, of DeForest, WI, passed away on March 3, 2015. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Rita Corbet. She is survived by her son: Jacob Corbet of Madison, WI; sisters: Kathleen (Terry) Ward of Demotte, IN, Eileen Corbet of Silver Spring, MD; brothers: Patrick Corbet of Carol Stream, IL, Michael...
Elmer Denman
Mar 2, 2015
In Loving Memory Elmer M. Denman, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2015, after a brief illness with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Richland Center, son to Allen and Wanda (West) Denman. Elmer was united in marriage to Patricia Gustin at Durward's Glen in Baraboo on June 30, 1962. He graduated from...
Robert Giddley
Mar 2, 2015
Stoughton - Robert L. Giddley, age 76, passed away on March 2, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1938 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Martha (Christianson) Giddley. Robert was born and raised in Stoughton. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957. After school he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves...
Mike Schewe
Mar 1, 2015
MADISON - Edward Michael (Mike) Schewe, died in the early morning of Sunday, March 1, 2015. He was 72. The direct cause of death was pneumonia. Mike was born March 20, 1942, in Lansing, Michigan, to Bob and Jean Schewe. He married Janet (Berryman) Schewe on March 20, 1965. He attended Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing Community College,...
David Parker
Mar 1, 2015
Waunakee -- David L. Parker passed away peacefully with family at his side at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on March 1, 2015, at the age of 78. David is survived by his 4 children, Jeff (Pam) of Waunakee, Joy of Deforest, Jim (Karen) of Austin, Texas and Jay (Patti) of Madison; 8 grandchildren, Justin (Bailey), Jeremy (Elise), Janelle...
Edward Godkin
Feb 28, 2015
Milwaukee/Sun Prairie - Edward "Eddie" Godkin, age 34, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at his home. He was born in Austin, Texas on September 15, 1980 to Carl and Carole (Noll) Godkin. Eddie attended Sun Prairie High School. He was very involved with martial arts winning many trophies. Eddie's great love was music, whether it was...
Gwendolyn Spears
Feb 28, 2015
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