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.
Benjamin Pinkerton
Apr 22, 2015
MADISON- Benjamin Shawhan Pinkerton, age 37, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on April 22, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 8, 1977 in his treasured hometown of Blacksburg, Virginia, the son of John Michael Pinkerton and Katherine Shawhan Pinkerton. Ben married Karla (Hutton) Pinkerton on August 31, 2013 at the Madison Museum of Contemporary...
Ramona Eason
Apr 22, 2015
STOUGHTON-Ramona Eason, age 84, of Stoughton passed away on April 22, 2015, at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove. She was born on Mar. 4, 1929, in Deer Park, Mo, the daughter of Frank and Tenny Lyle. She married William Odor on Nov. 22, 1950, in Columbia, Mo and later married Robert Eason in Madison on June 2, 1973....
Irene Herman
Apr 22, 2015
Madison - Irene A. (Schenck) Herman, age 88, went to eternal peace on April 22, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on December 30, 1926 in Marshall, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fredrick and Anna (Hahn) Schenck. On December 28, 1946, Irene was united in marriage to Robert L. Herman. Irene was a faithful member of Bashford United...
Jill Hanger
Apr 20, 2015
MADISON - Jill M Hanger, age 48, of Fennimore, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. She died surrounded by family and friends after a brief struggle with cancer at the UW Hospital in Madison. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St John's Catholic Church of the Holy Family Parish in...
Amy Hanneman
Apr 20, 2015
Stoughton- Amy Hanneman, age 30, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born in Waukesha on October 25, 1984. Amy was raised by her mother and step father, Jill and Helge Helgeson. She graduated from Adams Friendship High School in 2003. While in high school, she enjoyed dance team...
Irene Kummerow
Apr 20, 2015
Baraboo- Irene Kraus Kummerow passed away on April 20, 2015 at the age of 95. She was born on a farm three miles outside of Muscoda. She attended St. John's Catholic School through 8th grade. Then Muscoda High School through her senior year. Following this, she enrolled in the St. Mary's Hopsital Nursing Program to become a registered...
Elizabeth Schleicher
Apr 20, 2015
Waunakee- Betty Schleicher lived and loved her 89 years of life to the last second, after being extended by 35 years of pacemakers, when her big heart failed on Monday, April 20, 2015. Born to a faith filled life of hard work on a farm, this depression era girl learned the value of life and even survived polio....
Norma Burt
Apr 19, 2015
In Loving Memory MADISON -- Norma H. Burt, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was born July 9, 1924, in Bennet, Nebraska, daughter to Elmer and Emma (Baade) Roeder. Norma grew up on a farm in Nebraska, and graduated from Bennet High School in 1941. After graduation she moved to Lincoln,...
Juliana Walls
Apr 19, 2015
Madison- Juliana Pacat Walls passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 19, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Juliana was born in Manila, Philippines on February 7, 1948 to Salvador Ballos and Fernanda Pacat. She graduated high school from Santo Nino Academy in Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Philippines and attended the University of the East in...
Larry Ewing
Apr 18, 2015
Madison - Larry M. Ewing, 76, Madison, died in his home April 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Freda Ewing; his brothers, Gordon, Lonnie and Lee; and his sister Marveline (Ewing) Marshall. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Ewing) Lewis, and many nieces and nephews. Larry was born and raised in...
James Lawrence
Apr 18, 2015
MADISON- James "Jimmy" George Lawrence returned to the Great Spirit on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the age 84 years. He was born in Madison, son of George Leo and Amanda Mary (Faust) Lawrence. Jimmy graduated from Edgewood High School in 1949. He joined the R.O.T.C. program and earned a degree in Commerce from the University Of Wisconsin-...
Donald Moodie
Apr 18, 2015
In Loving Memory Sun Prairie Donald G. Moodie, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2015 with his wife by his bedside. He was born on September 2, 1928 in Cottage Grove, son to Fred S. and Hattie (Fredenburg) Moodie. Don was united in marriage to Anna Mae Gumz on September 30, 1950 in Cottage Grove....
Rabah Gueffry
Apr 18, 2015
MADISON - Rabah was born on December 3, 1924 in Ouzellagneu, Algeria to Fatima and Ahmed Guefri. He was proud of his Berber heritage. At the time of his birth Algeria was a French colony and he was conscripted into the French army. After his military service he obtained French citizenship and was employed in the Administrative Division...
Elaine Speckmann
Apr 17, 2015
Speckmann, Elaine A. MCKINNEY, TX / STOUGHTON Elaine A. Speckmann, chronologically age 94, but always young at heart, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. She was born on September 28, 1920 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to Harold and Bernice Halverson. The family lived on a farm originally belonging to her great-grandfather, Stener Halverson, who came to the US...
Dennis Griffith
Apr 16, 2015
Westport/ Black Earth- Griffith, Dennis J., age 60, died on Thurs. April 16, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg following a long illness. He was born in Madison on Sept. 6, 1954 to John and Lillian (Loring) Griffith. He lived all of his life in the Waunakee/ Westport area and was a past employee at Webcrafters for 20...
Patricia Prohovnik
Apr 16, 2015
MADISON / MCFARLAND - Patricia "Pat" Prohovnik passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital with her daughter, Deb, by her side. She was born June 23, 1944 in Colfax, Wash., the daughter of Nora Jane Dailey and William Albert Forrest. Pat graduated from high school in 1963 and shortly thereafter, won her wings...
Farrell Collins
Apr 16, 2015
CAMBRIDGE-Farrell Collins graced this planet with her open heart, twinkling eyes, and creative intelligence for almost 64 years, returning to Mother Earth on April 16, 2015. A poet and storyteller by night, she used her writing skills to make a living as a technical writer, editor, business analyst, project manager, and user experience consultant for a wide range...
James M.D.
Apr 16, 2015
MADISON - James Joseph Brill, M.D., age 72, passed away Thursday April 16, 2015 at his home in his sleep. Jim was born July 16, 1942 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. After graduating from Pacelli High School, he attended the University of Notre Dame, completing early his degree in pre-medicine, in 3� years. For the � year before regular...
Alice Burr
Apr 16, 2015
Madison - Alice Mae Burr (nee Kennison) age 93, entered Eternal Life with her Lord Jesus on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Alice was born in Madison on July 23, 1921 to the late Charles "Buck" Kennison and Mary Kennison (nee Dresen). Before and during World War II, Alice worked for the Telephone Company. After the war when Lloyd...
MarãA Colã¡S
Apr 16, 2015
Mar�a I. ("Inma") Col�s 1929-2015 MADISON - Mar�a Inmaculada ("Inma") Col�s was born on August 9, 1929 in the rural village of Muel, Zaragoza to Juan Martin and Flora Felices. She died at peace on April 16, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was the youngest in her family and was preceded in death by her parents, her brother...
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