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.
Mary Johnson
Feb 9, 2015
Waunakee- Mary Jane (Jensen) Johnson passed away at the age of 92 on January 9, 2015 at the Waunakee Manor Nursing Home in Waunakee, Wis. Mary was born on October 10, 1923 in Belmond, Iowa to Mabel and Jens Jensen. She met Russell Johnson while working at Union Tank Car Co and they were united in marriage on...
Mark Zurbuchen
Feb 8, 2015
Waunakee - Mark R. "Zurbie" Zurbuchen, age 55, passed away with dignity on Sunday, February 8, 2015 in his home in Waunakee. Mark was born in Verona, WI to Cora and Roger Zurbuchen. Mark graduated from Verona High School in 1977. Zurbie went on to meet the love of his life, Lisa. They were married on June 27,...
Elizabeth Raemisch
Feb 8, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Elizabeth L. "Betty" Raemisch passed away peacefully in God's arms on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at the Waunakee Manor Assisted Living in Waunakee. Betty was a lifelong resident of Waunakee. She was born on July 20, 1929, to Norbert and Regina (Keller) Miller. Betty and her loving husband, Bob, were united in holy matrimony on May 11, 1950,...
Stefan Iordachescu
Feb 7, 2015
Stefan N Iordachescu (Steve) age 91 passed away peacefully on Feb 7 2015 at UW hospital. He was born June 13 1923 to Oneata and Nicolae Iordachescu in Soimari Romania. He met his wife to be in Germany during WWII as displaced persons. He and Silvia tied the knot in Germany 1949. He came to the U.S with...
Jean O'Drobinak
Feb 6, 2015
MADISON Jean L. O'Drobinak, age 81 passed away peacefully Friday, February 6, 2015, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Chicago, IL on December 18, 1933 to Frank and Madeline (Ryan) Spink. Jean was an extraordinary person, mother, and wife. She gave selflessly of herself always, and was loved by all who knew her....
Vernon M.D.
Feb 6, 2015
Dodson, MD, Vernon N. MADISON - Vernon N. Dodson, MD, age 91, of Madison, Wis., died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in Madison, Wis., after a long illness. He was born on Feb. 19, 1923 to Nathan Lester and Martha Elizabeth (Schmidt) Dodson in Benton Harbor, Mich. He attended Michigan State University until World War II. He enlisted...
Elgart Wahl
Feb 6, 2015
Stoughton- Elgart "Al" Wahl, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 6, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Eau Claire on September 16, 1926, the son of Adelinda and Alwin Wahl. Al graduated from Edgerton High School. On December 5, 1948 he married Mary Jasensky in Edgerton. Al sold insurance for...
Helen Schwarm
Feb 6, 2015
Helen Ann Langer Schwarm, 77, of Savannah, Georgia and Madison, passed away on February 6, 2015 at University of Wisconsin Hospital, after struggling with many difficult medical conditions. She was born on May 2, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin and was raised in Baraboo. She was the daughter of Harold and Katherine (Hickey) Langer. Helen graduated from the University...
Kirk Holman
Feb 5, 2015
Madison/Waupaca - Kirk P. Holman, age 63, died peacefully under the care of loving family and new friends at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He was born on Jan 15, 1952 in Waupaca and was raised together with his two sisters on the Waupaca family farm. During his school years he was active in...
Margaret Wilson
Feb 5, 2015
MADISON - Margaret (Peg) Wilson, age 91, formerly of Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes, N.J., and Pinehurst, N.C., passed away on February 5, 2015 at Oakwood Village University Woods in Madison, WI where she resided for the past four years. Peg was born on June 6, 1923, in Paterson, N.J., and was the daughter of Martha (Ainley) and William...
Rebecca Graves
Feb 5, 2015
Madison - Rebecca "Peg" Graves, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Graves and sisters Dorothy Steinhofer and Marcella Bast. She is survived by her sisters Viona Nisbit, Lavon Tremelling, Gladys Severtson and Carole Wienkes. Private family service will be held at a later date. We...
William Bush
Feb 4, 2015
MADISON - William John "Bill" Bush, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Bill was born on Nov. 23, 1927, in Madison, the son of Henry Huson and Marjory (Donaldson) Bush. Bill married Lynne Schwarm Bush, from Wauwatosa, on Dec. 17, 1955, in Madison. Bill passed away...
Jacquelyn Niebuhr
Feb 4, 2015
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Niebuhr passed away peacefully on February 4, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Frederick George and Agatha Estelle (Hornback) Fischer. She was united in marriage to Kendall E. Niebuhr on August 17, 1944 in New York City, NY. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the apple...
Sachiko Bear
Feb 4, 2015
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 6021 University Ave. Middleton 608-238-8406 Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com
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Brenda Coggins
Feb 4, 2015
Beloit - Brenda L. Coggins, age 59, passed away from pneumonia and cardiac arrest on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 26, 1955 to Robert and Margaret (Mitchell) Henry in Freeport, Illinois. Brenda was united in marriage to Rickey J. Coggins for 33 years. She was a caregiver and devoted...
Merlin Goth
Feb 3, 2015
MADISON-Merlin C. "Merle" Goth, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born on Jan. 5, 1928, in Madison, the son of Clarence and Josephine (Kempfer) Goth. Merle was a veteran of World War II and served with the occupation troops in Korea. He was employed with Oscar...
Norma Schultz
Feb 3, 2015
Madison- Norma L. Schultz (Rowin), age 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2015. She is survived by her children John (Helen) of Spring Green, Jerry of Baraboo, and Jane Johnson of Reedsburg; grandchildren Kelcie and Valarie Schultz, Taira Schultz (Tony Fuller), Mark (Jennifer) Schultz, Brian Chambers (Beth Ann Schulze), and Iris Keys (Roger); and great-grandchildren Kathryn, Clayton,...
Grace Bloodgood
Feb 2, 2015
Grace Matthews Bloodgood 10/19/59 - 2/2/15 Madison - When Grace was diagnosed with AML her medical staff began to refer to her journey as a war. Grace was a pacifist and didn't like these references, choosing rather to see her bad blood cells as poor unfortunate sheep that had lost their way. They only needed to be herded...
Milo Nelson
Feb 2, 2015
Nelson, Milo R. Portage/ formerly of Madison: Milo R. Nelson, age 81, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in Portage at Divine Savior Healthcare, with his wife by his side. He was born June 11, 1933 in Madison. Milo was a graduate of Central High School where he excelled in both volleyball and basketball. Following high school, Milo...
Louise Palmer
Feb 2, 2015
MADISON - Louise Palmer, age 91 passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2015. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 10, 1923 to Louis and Matilda (Becker) Seipp. In 1945 she married her loving husband, Charles Palmer. They moved to San Francisco in 1946 where they started their family, begetting and raising four children: Anthony, Carol...
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