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.
Anatole Beck
Dec 21, 2014
Madison: Anatole Beck, age 84, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother and uncle, mathematician, and educator went unwillingly to explore infinity in the early morning of December 21, 2014. Anatole was born the son of Morris and Minnie (Rosenblum) Beck in New York on March 19, 1930. He received his BA from Brooklyn College, and Masters and PhD from...
Kenneth Luedtke
Dec 21, 2014
MADISON-Dr. Kenneth L. Luedtke died peacefully in his sleep on December 21, 2014 in Madison, WI at the age of 84. He fought a heroic fight against Parkinson's disease. Kenneth is survived by his wife Darlene, his daughters Lynn Beyler and Attorney Sherilee Luedtke Olson, son-in-laws Dr. Michael Beyler and Douglas Olson, grandchildren, Dr. Steve & Jessie Beyler,...
Richard Becker
Dec 20, 2014
Richard "Dick" Becker, age 68, died Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was born October 13, 1946, in Appleton, WI, to Norbert and Jeanette (O'Donnell) Becker. He grew up in Kaukauna WI attending St. Mary's grade school and Kaukauna High School. His summer jobs included the Public Works Department, the paper mill and the Police Department. He attended Fox...
John Becker
Dec 20, 2014
Waupaca/Madison - John William Becker, age 84, who resided at the Veterans Home in King, WI passed away at the Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca, WI on Saturday evening, December 20th, 2014. John was born in Chicago, IL on May 30th, 1930, the youngest of two sons to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Garth) Becker. As a young...
Anne Boruff
Dec 20, 2014
Waunakee - Anne C. Boruff, age 97, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Artisan Senior Living in Middleton. She was born on August 13, 1917 in Panama, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Amelia (Bucco) Piazza. Anne was united in marriage to Charles "Ken" Boruff on September 27, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting,...
Richard Lunde
Dec 20, 2014
MADISON-Richard "Dick" L. Lunde, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was born on February 24, 1927 to Paul and Alma (Linn) Lunde. After graduating from West High School, Dick went on to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1945-46 where he was stationed on the USS Langley. He married Euthel "Georgia"...
Meredithe Shuler
Dec 20, 2014
Middleton - Meredithe Ailene Shuler passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born on October 6, 1910 at Kinsley, Kansas. Meredithe was a resident of the Attic Angels Community in Middleton. She was the wife of the late George P. Shuler, Jr. of Madison; daughter of Myrle J. and Elizabeth L. (Montgomery) Goddard of Kinsley, KS....
George Baltes
Dec 19, 2014
Stoughton- George J. Baltes, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2014. He was born in Burlington on December 5, 1947, the son of Dominic and Madeleine Baltes. George grew up in Kenosha. He attended UW-Madison, where he met his future wife, Kathi. On May 18, 1974 they were married. Together they lived in Milwaukee and...
Roy Campbell
Dec 19, 2014
Madison: Roy Campbell, a loved and respected father, grandfather, friend to many, and active member of communities in Madison, WI and Ontonagon, MI passed peacefully on Friday December 19th, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Madison. Roy is survived by 6 children; Pat (Carol) Campbell, Julie (Linda Wayman) Campbell, Colleen Campbell, Douglas (Laura) Campbell, Michael Campbell, and Beth (John)...
Rose Scanlan
Dec 19, 2014
McFarland- Rose M. Scanlan, age 70, died Friday, December 19, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born in Fennimore on May 14, 1944, the daughter of Charles and Luella (Haas) Scanlan. Rose resided in Madison from 1962 until 2010, and in McFarland from 2010 until 2014. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church...
Janice Pottinger
Dec 18, 2014
MADISON- Janice E. Pottinger, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on December 18, 2014. Janice was born in West Milwaukee and attended West Milwaukee High School and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Janice was a founder of Children's House in Racine, a school for mentally handicapped children and worked for many years for the medical...
Allan Scidmore
Dec 17, 2014
Madison - Allan K. Scidmore, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Attic Angel Place. He was born on March 11, 1927 in North Dakota. Allan received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota, and went on to receive a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Allan...
Patricia Ehle
Dec 17, 2014
Stoughton- Patricia Marie Ehle, age 70, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Mazomanie on February 14, 1944, the daughter of Bernard and Evelyn Deneen. On June 16, 1962 Pat married Ronald Ehle. Pat worked in environmental services at Stoughton Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in...
Spencer Zuelsdorf
Dec 17, 2014
DeForest: Spencer R. Zuelsdorf, age 22, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Spencer had many plans for his future that included producing music with his Good Fellas music group. He was born November 22, 1992 the son of Gary and Kristi (Hasse) Zuelsdorf in Madison. He celebrated his golden birthday last month by attending...
Anne Ploessl
Dec 17, 2014
Anne Elizabeth Ploessl (nee Meikle) Waunakee Anne Elizabeth Ploessl, beloved wife of Thomas, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 30, 1957, in Kokomo, Indiana. Anne and Thomas were together for thirty years. Anne was a kind, considerate, generous, and caring woman. She deeply loved her...
Doris Peterson
Dec 17, 2014
Doris M. Peterson, aged 91, wife of the late Rev. J. Clemmons Peterson, former pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 5701 Raymond Road in Madison, died on December 17, 2014 at the Highlands at Newcastle in Mequon, Wisconsin from the complications of progressive Alzheimer's Disease. She had resided for four years, since her husband's death in December...
Richard Meinert
Dec 16, 2014
MADISON - Richard "Dick" Lee Meinert, age 69, of Sun Prairie, passed away unexpectedly at William S. Middelton VA Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Dick was born November 20, 1945 in Dubuque, IA to K. Lee Meinert and C. Genevieve (nee Miller) Meinert. In 1963 Dick graduated from Aquin High School in Freeport, IL where he participated...
Doris Mendel
Dec 16, 2014
MADISON - We have lost a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, teacher, role model, and friend. Doris M. Mendel (Redford), age 84, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday December 16th. Doris dedicated her life and her love to family, friends, and her faith. A native of Marseilles, Illinois, Doris graduated from Marseilles High School in 1948. She then...
Dorothy Egener
Dec 16, 2014
Madison - Dorothy L. (Pine) Egener age 81 died peacefully on December 16, 2014 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on November 19, 1933 to Maurice and Loretta Pine. She lived in Madison all of her life and attended Madison East High School and graduated in 1951. On November 24th 1951 she married...
Ruth Keel
Dec 16, 2014
MADISON- Ruth S. Keel passed away on December 16, 2014. She was born in Alpha, Minnesota on August 19, 1923, the daughter of Jacob and Tena Snyder. Ruth graduated from Mankato (MN) State Teachers College, and taught school in the Minneapolis suburb of Robbinsdale. While teaching there, she met her future husband, a student at the University of...
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