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.
Marjorie Schiro
Feb 15, 2015
Madison-Marjorie (Drives) Schiro, age 92, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2015, with her loving family by her side. She was born on Sept. 15, 1922, to Alex and Grace (Wells) Drives. On February 28, 1942, Marge married the love of her life, Frank J. Schiro. Marge was a life long advocate of women's rights and health; over...
Sandra Schehr
Feb 14, 2015
Madison- Sandra Schehr, age 57, passed away on February 14, 2015, following a year-long battle with cancer. Sandi was born on March 27, 1957 to Vernon and Patricia Wendel. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1975, and went on to receive her bachelor's degree. She married Roy Schehr on March 5, 2005. A retired wildlife ecologist,...
Carol Korf
Feb 14, 2015
MADISON - Carol Mickelsen Korf left this earth on Valentine's Day to be reunited with her beloved husband, Jerry, in the world yet to come. Born in 1925 to Rudolph and Laurene Mickelsen in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carol moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin with her family, where she grew up along with her brother, Rodney. She attended Carroll College in...
Janet Spencer
Feb 13, 2015
Cottage Grove - Janet "Jan" Spencer, age 72 passed away with her loving family by her side on February 13, 2015 following a brief and courageous battle with CJD. She was born December 22, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Esther (Kaliebe) Klippel. On May 11, 1963 Jan was united in marriage to James "Jim"...
Dr. Oien
Feb 13, 2015
Sun Prairie- Dr. Robert D. Oien, age 89, passed away on February 13, 2015 at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on August 27, 1925 in Lodi the son of Lloyd & Gertrude (Statz) Oien. He served in the Navy during WWII. Robert was united in marriage with June Hommen on April 10, 1948 at Liberty...
Marcella Marks
Feb 13, 2015
DANE-Marcella S. (Hellenbrand) Marks, age 92, of Dane, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2015 at the Waunakee Manor with her family by her side. She was born September 21, 1922 to Clemens and Laura (Wipperfurth) Hellenbrand in Ashton. She was united in marriage to Harley C. Marks on July 13, 1942 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in...
Robert Simmermon
Feb 12, 2015
Stoughton- Robert L. Simmermon, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born in Louisville, Indiana on May 1, 1925, the son of Dewey and Pauline Simmermon. Bob grew up in Indiana and graduated from Raleigh High School. He served his country during WWII in the Air Force and...
"Tom" Clark
Feb 12, 2015
MADISON - Noel Thomas Clark, age 85, died on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at his home. He was born September 10, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Mona A. Larkins and Noel E. Clark. Tom and his parents moved to Madison in 1938 where he attended Randall School and graduated from Madison West High School in 1947....
Kathleen Binger
Feb 12, 2015
Madison - Kathleen "Katie" A. Binger, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Oakwood Village West, in Madison, WI following a brief illness. She was born on February 3, 1923 to Alice (White) and Henry A. Holt in Madison, WI. Katie attended Blessed Sacrament School and studied at Edgewood College in Madison. She married...
Kathleen Bartosch
Feb 11, 2015
Sun Prairie - Kathleen E. "Kathy" Bartosch, age 70, passed away peacefully in God's arms on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison with family by her side. Kathy was born on February 9, 1945 in Madison, the daughter of Archie and Martha (Watson) Hawley. She graduated from Mazomanie High School. Her first job was...
James Carson
Feb 11, 2015
Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest! In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations in Carson's name may be made to: The Nature Conservancy 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203-1606 International Crane Foundation E-11376 Shady Lane Rd. P.O. Box 447 Baraboo, WI 53913 USA
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Jimmie Beasley Sr.
Feb 11, 2015
Marshall - Jimmie Oliver Beasley, age 76 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was born on May 16, 1938, the son of Fred and Alvirda Vandegriff in Lincoln, Nebraska. Jimmie proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956-1959 and was an Atomic Vet having been present in the atomic testing in the Pacific Ocean....
Richard Simoneau
Feb 11, 2015
Fitchburg, WI -- Richard Arthur Simoneau (Dick), 83, died Wednesday, February 11th, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen (Kuka) Simoneau, sons Wayne Simoneau and Neal Simoneau, daughters Sonia Simoneau Sieben (Patrick Sieben) and Karin Simoneau (Mark Searls), grandchildren Paige, Eryn, and Devin Sieben, and Ethan and Charlie Searls, sister Lucille...
John Vedo
Feb 11, 2015
Mount Horeb- John J. Vedo, age 69, passed away on Wed. Feb. 11, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1945 in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and Sophie Vedo. He was united in marriage in 1967 to Helen Tokarski, they shared 47 beautiful years together. John retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a...
Herman Lien
Feb 11, 2015
Stoughton- Herman A. Lien, age 66, passed away at Nazareth Health and Rehab with his wife by his side on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, due to complications from a traumatic brain injury. He was born in Stoughton on September 11, 1948 to Norwegian immigrants Howard and Ingeborg (Bakken) Lien. Herman was united in marriage to Karen Anderson on...
Mahala Kruchten
Feb 11, 2015
CROSS PLAINS-Mahala Kruchten, a treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on February 11, 2015, at the age of 96 after a brief illness. She was at her home with her family by her side. She will be dearly missed by her children, Joe (Kathy) Kruchten, Bill (Kaye) Kruchten, Mary Gillette (Charles Albrecht), Jean...
Ariyl Brady
Feb 10, 2015
Mazomanie- Ariyl Ann Brady, age 16, was taken away far too soon on February 10, 2015. She was born on February 18, 1998 to Justin Allen Brady, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Brady in Rockford, Il. Ariyl was a junior at Wisconsin Heights High School in Mazomanie. She was very involved in the FFA and had a loving passion...
Shana Heimerl
Feb 10, 2015
MADISON- Shana Julien Heimerl, age 25, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, after taking her own life. Shana was born on June 28, 1989 in Madison, the only child of Julie Buckmaster and Robert Heimerl. Shana will be remembered by her family and friends as a truly kind-hearted person, gentle and compassionate, always willing to listen and share,...
James Fosdick
Feb 10, 2015
MIDDLETON - James Albert Fosdick died February 10, 2015, at Attic Angel Place. Jim was born in his parents' house in Liberty, Indiana, August 29, 1918, the only child of Donald Beauman and Helen Maibaugh Fosdick. He earned his bachelor's in English at Hillsdale College (MI) in 1940 and his master's in Journalism from Northwestern University in 1941....
Mark Bunker
Feb 10, 2015
Marshall - Mark S. Bunker, age 61, went to his home in Heaven to hang out with Jesus on Tuesday morning February 10 with family by his bedside at home. He battled with esophageal cancer that was diagnosed in December. With the greatest faith and trust in the Lord Mark said "My ticket here just got punched a...
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