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.
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...
MarãÂA 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...
Farrell Collins
Apr 16, 2015
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Ardath Cooper
Apr 16, 2015
Ardath Delores Carter Cooper, age 96 passed away at her home on Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born September 28, 1918 in Valley, Wisconsin to William and Hazel Carter. Ardath was a member of the Christian Church. She graduated from high school in Readstown and then from the Vernon County Teachers College in Viroqua. Ardath taught in...
Alfred Burkert
Apr 16, 2015
MADISON/FALL RIVER The Reverend Alfred Paul Burkert Alfred Paul Burkert, age 85, died April 16 of heart disease at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family. Fr. Al was a priest of the Episcopal Church who served God and His people for 58 years in twelve congregations in the Episcopal dioceses of Long Island, New...
Arlene Custer
Apr 15, 2015
McFarland - Arlene Ann Custer, age 72, passed away in the company of her family on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born on March 25, 1943 in Marathon, Wisconsin the daughter of Felix and Anna (Wenzel) Blume. On June 24, 1967 she married the love of her life Craig Custer, who preceded her in death on October...
Sylvia Kennedy
Apr 15, 2015
Stoughton Sylvia C. Kennedy, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Azura Memory Care on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born in Stoughton on November 9, 1924, the daughter to Theodore and Inger (Bohle) Johnson. Sylvia was united in marriage to Phillip Kennedy on May 12, 1951 in Stoughton. Together they raised three children....
Robert Lechelt
Apr 14, 2015
WAUNAKEE/ MERRILL/WAUSAU-Robert "Mitch" Lechelt, age 66, of Waunakee, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 17, 1948, in Merrill, WI to William and Florence (Torzewski) Lechelt. He met and married Ann Rossmiller in Wausau, WI in 1996, and they resided in Waunakee for the past 10 years with their...
Evelyn Crump
Apr 14, 2015
Madison - Evelyn Ruth Crump, age 83 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. Evelyn Ruth (Nobles) Crump moved to Madison from Chicago in 1954 and married Earl in 1955. She initially lived in the Greenbush but eventually settled into Truax apartments where she resided for over 30 years. Evelyn was a strong...
Ardys Lawrence
Apr 14, 2015
Stoughton / Madison - Ardys Lawrence, nee Severson, age 85, of Madison and Stoughton, WI lost her long time battle with illness and died on April, 14, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. Ardys was born on December 27, 1929 to Arthur and Margaret Severson in Stoughton, WI. Ardys was a recognized figure on the West Side of...
Paul Ginsberg
Apr 13, 2015
MADISON-"Paul Ginsberg, Dean of Students Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died on April 13, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on July 23, 1924. He served in the Army during World War II, and spent time in Israel during the crucial early years when the present State was founded. Except for the...
Ernestine Hoskins
Apr 12, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Our Grandma, Ernestine Hoskins, age 101, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was born in Springbrook, WI on Mar. 28, 1914, to Ernest and Mary Swenson. She went to join her husband, Harley; daughter, Janice; son, Robert; parents; and 16 beloved siblings. She will always be loved by Carl, Randy and James Licht; their spouses; and children....
Phyllis Brinton
Apr 12, 2015
Cottage Grove- Phyllis Jean Brinton, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her home. She is now in Heaven with her best friend and husband Robert, of 53 years. She was born in Fort Dodge, IA, on October 31, 1926, the daughter of Mr. Tom and Mrs. Gladys Nicholson. Phyllis graduated from Nebraska Methodist...
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