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.
Eleanor Lauten
Oct 4, 2014
DES PLAINES - Eleanor C. "Norie" Lauten (nee Sum) was born on October 18, 1927 in Chicago, IL to George and Bertha (nee Mix) Sum. She died Saturday, October 4, 2014 in Madison, WI. Eleanor attended Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI. In addition to raising her two daughters, she worked in retail, first in the engraved stationary...

Ly'Riqq Gray
Oct 3, 2014
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Deangelo Gray
Oct 3, 2014
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Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or PrivateRobert Hallett
Oct 3, 2014
Robert L. "Bob" Hallett, age 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away October 3, 2014, at Agrace Hospice Care. He was born in Lena, Wisconsin. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1944 and served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He married Gert on October 2, 1948, in St. Patrick's Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin....

Angelo Gray
Oct 3, 2014
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Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or PrivateAlice Russell
Sep 30, 2014
Sun Prairie, WI -- Alice Russell, age 91, died September 30, 2014. She lived in Sun Prairie for 65 years, raising a large family with her husband, Dr. William T. Russell, who died July 29, 2014. Born Oct. 8, 1922, Alice was the second of Francis Edward and Louise (Van Zieleghan) Corcoran's four children. She grew up in...
San Orr
Sep 30, 2014
Orr, San W., Jr. San W. Orr, Jr., of Woodruff, Wisconsin, and Village of Golf, Florida, died September 30, 2014 at his home in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin, at the age of 73. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1941 to San and Eleanor Orr. He received his B.B.A. with High Honors from the University of Wisconsin in...
Jane Loper
Sep 30, 2014
MADISON - Jane (Loehning) Loper, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 due to heart failure. Jane was born on June 9, 1934 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the eldest daughter of Gaylord and Louise (Stadler) Loehning. After graduating as valedictorian from Neenah High School she earned a bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy from the University of...
James Thornton
Sep 30, 2014
Stoughton - James Burrill Thornton, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, after a long battle from Lewy body and frontal temporal dementia. He was born on March 8, 1947 in Stoughton, WI., the son of Kieth and Ruth (Burrill) Thornton. He married Marcia Bieri on July 13, 1968. Jim grew up on...
Lucille Phillips
Sep 29, 2014
Lucille ("Lucy") Margaret Phillips, age 94, passed away peacefully at Capitol Lakes Health Center on September 29, 2014. Lucy was born on June 6, 1920 in Baldwin, WI to Selmer and Sadie (Wilford) Myron. Lucy often pointed out that she was born in the year that women gained the right to vote. Along with her older sister Jeanne,...

Marilyn Midthun
Sep 29, 2014
Stoughton - Marilyn Joan Midthun, age 86, passed away on Monday September 29, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 27, 1928 in Stoughton, WI. The daughter of Wilmer and Norma (Moe) Rein. She married Thorlife Midthun on February 20, 1949. Together they farmed in the town of Pleasant Springs for many...

Lorein Reynolds
Sep 29, 2014
Stoughton - Lorein "Lori" R. Reynolds, age 71, passed away at her home on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was born in Stoughton, WI on December 18, 1942. Lorein was a graduate of Stoughton High School. After school she moved out to Colorado and Wyoming where she lived for many years. When she returned home, she worked for...
Audrey Powers
Sep 29, 2014
Sun Prairie - Audrey C. Powers, age 93, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was born July 6, 1921 in Sun Prairie, daughter to Leo and Catherine (Duschak) Weisensel. She was united in marriage to Francis Powers on February 1, 1947 in Sun Prairie. Audrey attended Sacred Hearts Catholic...
Mary Carson
Sep 27, 2014
Mary Ann Carson passed away peacefully at her residence on September 25, 2014. Mary Ann, daughter of Edward and Mary Elskamp, was born on August 27, 1939 in Beetown, WI. She grew up in Madison where she attended St. Bernard's Grade School and graduated from Madison East High School in 1957. She married Larry Carson on May 27,...
Jean Robinson
Sep 27, 2014
Jean (Endres) Robinson, age 63, of Madison, died at her home on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, following a long illness. She was born on Oct. 18, 1950, to Roman and Louise (Meinholz) Endres in Madison. Jean grew up in Waunakee and graduated from Waunakee High School. She was employed by the State of Wisconsin in the Employee Trust...
Elaine Weidemann
Sep 27, 2014
Elaine Schaetzel Weidemann, age 85, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by her family. Elaine was born March 28, 1929, in Germantown, Wis., the daughter of Lavern and Lillian Schaetzel. Elaine, along with her parents and sister, was active in her church and community. During their family trips to northern Wisconsin she developed a love...
Sean Ramsden
Sep 27, 2014
Denver - Sean Ramsden of Denver CO originally of Madison WI, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on September 27, 2014. Sean deeply loved skiing and experienced the world's most amazing slopes as an athlete and coach. Some highlights of his many accomplishments include: 1993 Individual GS NCAA National Championships and 2 Time First Team NCAA All American....
Jacob Trotter
Sep 26, 2014
Jacob David Trotter, born June 25, 2001, in Madison, WI died unexpectedly at home on September 25, 2014. He was a student at Lodi Middle School in Lodi, WI. He was the light of his parents' and grandparents' lives. The joy he brought to their lives will never be diminished. Jacob was an avid history buff. His favorite...
Eunice Kriedeman
Sep 25, 2014
Stoughton- Eunice B. Kriedeman, age 80, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was born in Sauk City on November 29, 1933, the daughter of Milton and Esther (Hoppe) Meyer. Eunice was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton and member of Honey Creek Church in Sauk Prairie. She worked as a unit...
Father Dorn
Sep 25, 2014
DORN, OFM CAP FATHER RUPERT WAUNAKEE-Rupert Dorn, age 90, a native of Waunakee, returned to his Heavenly Father on Sept. 25, 2014. Survivors include his sister, Betty Ripp of Waunakee; and two brothers, Raymond (Madeline) Dorn of Portage, and Henry Dorn of Waunakee. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes; and a brother-in-law, Peter...
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