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.
Charles Bass
Oct 13, 2014
JOHNSON CREEK/MADISON - Charles "Charlie" A. Bass, age 82, passed away on Monday October 13, 2014 in Oconomowoc as a result of his injuries sustained in an auto accident in Johnson Creek. Charlie was born May 27, 1932 in Madison, to the late Roger and Alva (Anderson) Bass. He is a 1950 graduate of Madison West High School....
Margaret Endres
Oct 12, 2014
Margaret A. Endres, age 94, died on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Lodi. She was born on July 29, 1920, to Louis and Helen (Becker) Endres. She worked at Ray-O-Vac as a stenographer and at Badger Ordinance. Margaret enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and collecting angels. She was a long time member of St Aloysius Catholic Church in Sauk...
Louise Goeden
Oct 12, 2014
Dane: Louise C. Goeden, age 77, of Dane died October 12, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born Oct. 30, 1936 to Frank and Adeline (Ripp) Ziegler. Louise married Rodney Goeden March 5, 1957 at St. Peter's in Ashton. She enjoyed cooking and serving big meals to family and friends. After that there were card games...
James Bohling
Oct 12, 2014
Arlington - James R. "Jim" Bohling age 78 a loving, caring, kind man passed away from a long battle with cancer on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his home in Arlington. He was born on June 21, 1936 in Madison, the son of John 'Bill" and Mary (Semor) Bohling. Jim graduated from Sun Prairie High. He served in...
Linda Doyle
Oct 11, 2014
Linda S. (Smock) Doyle, age 55, died on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at UW-Hospital from complications with leukemia. Linda was born in Madison on Nov. 25, 1958, to Donald and Shirley (Heffel) Smock. She was raised on the west side of Madison and graduated from Madison Memorial High School. She married Timothy Doyle in 1992, and together they...
Kathryn Everson
Oct 11, 2014
Stoughton-Stoughton- Kathryn C. "Katie" Everson, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 11, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Bloomer on January 18, 1933 the daughter of Milton and Mabel Stelzer. Katie graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. On August 16, 1951 she married Robert Everson Jr. Katie was a...
Margaret Iwen
Oct 9, 2014
MADISON - Margaret's life journey came to an end on October 9, 2014. Marg, as she was known by her friends, was the daughter of Rudolph and Hattie (Wengeler) Moeller of Merrill, WI. Marg was born on November 9, 1934. Her parents, born in Germany, spoke to her in their native language until she was enrolled in the...
Lawrence Clark
Oct 9, 2014
MIDDLETON - Lawrence H. (Larry) Clark, age 78, passed away Thursday October 9, 2014 following a lingering illness. Born to Merle and Veronica (Bonnie Jordan) Clark on January 15, 1936, Larry was the eldest of three sons. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Larry lived in Middleton, WI throughout his life, graduating from Middleton High School with the class of...
Joyce Koller
Oct 9, 2014
MADISON- Joyce A. Koller, age 85, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Thursday, October 9, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1929 in Wausau, Wis. to parents Albin and Natalie (Heinzen) Forsmo. She spent a happy childhood with her twin sister, Jeannine. Both were academically gifted and participated in many school activities. She...
David Peterson
Oct 8, 2014
Madison - David Carl Peterson, age 78, died peacefully October 8th in his home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Mr. Laurie E. and Ruth (Jacobson) Peterson, Wittenberg, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife Joan, son Daniel (Donna), daughter Susan Chwae (Edward), two granddaughters, Taylor and Gabrielle Chwae, and sisters Mary Krueger (John),...
Joanne Hellenbrand
Oct 8, 2014
Hellenbrand, Joanne Emma (Domini) Waunakee - Joanne Emma (Domini) Hellenbrand, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 after a long illness. Joanne was born on July 25, 1936, the daughter of Stephen and Catherine (Schmitz) Domini. She was united in marriage to Ronald (Connie) Hellenbrand on September 12, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pine...
Sandra Courter
Oct 8, 2014
Sandra Lee Shaw Courter April 11, 1947 - October 8, 2014 MADISON - Sandra died after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, a plasma cell cancer in the bone marrow. She retired as professor emerita from the Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin - Madison when she was diagnosed December 2009. She is survived by her...
Mary Kruckenberg
Oct 8, 2014
Oregon- Mary K. Vosberg Kruckenberg, age 52, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She was born in Platteville on November 15, 1961 the daughter Francis L. and Anna J. Vosberg. Mary graduated from Platteville High School, attended UW-Madison, graduated from UT-Austin, and received her Master's degree in business from Texas State in...
Jim Vavra
Oct 7, 2014
MADISON - Jim Vavra, born on July 3, 1947 in Hinsdale, IL to James and Elsie Vavra, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Jim is survived by his wife Georgiana, son Jamie, daughters Vanessa and Liz and five grandchildren. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S....
Janice Dittloff
Oct 7, 2014
Madison - Janice M. (Monday) Dittloff, age 78 lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. She was born on October 19, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Cora (Kretz) Olsen. Janice loved to be with family and friends. She worked many years for Farm and Fleet until her retirement. Janice was a devoted member of...
Barbara Fulton
Oct 6, 2014
Barbara Ann Fulton died on October 6, 2014 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, following a brief illness. She was born on October 16, 1927 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Russell Drake and Winona Welton. Barb attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a bachelor's degree in sociology in 1949 and a master's degree in social...
Bernadette Pulvermacher
Oct 5, 2014
MARTINSVILLE-Bernadette A."Toots" (Annen) Pulvermacher, age 84, of Martinsville passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 27, 1930, in the town of Springfield Corners, the daughter of the late Matt and Christina (Faust) Annen. Bernadette graduated from Middleton High School in 1948. She married the...
Janet Heiliger
Oct 5, 2014
Madison/Cambridge- Janet Eisele Heiliger, 91, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 5, 2014. "Rosie" as she was fondly known by many, was born (Janet Martha Monsen) May 2, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Myron T. Monsen and Jeanette (Bratson) Monsen. After graduating from Nicholas Senn High School in 1941 she attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where...
Patricia Schleicher
Oct 5, 2014
MADISON - "Dear sweet Patty" was how family members came to think of her, especially in her declining days when her native kindness and selflessness was, despite failing health, on even greater display. Patty Schleicher passed Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. Born Patricia Murrish on Jan. 28, 1923 she grew up on a humble farm nestled halfway between Mineral...
Caden Zerkle
Oct 4, 2014
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