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.

Anne Flaten

Anne Flaten

Sep 5, 2014

Madison - Anne Louise Flaten, aged 53, passed peacefully on September 5, 2014 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by close family, after a courageous, fourteen-month battle with cancer. Anne was born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin, and attended Beloit Memorial High School, graduating in 1979. Anne described her childhood as "perfect", and her years in Beloit...

Ernest Cady Iii

Ernest Cady Iii

Sep 4, 2014

MADISON - Ernest H. Cady III died peacefully at Agrace Hospice on September 4th, surrounded by family. He was 78 years old. He acquired the nickname of "Rip" as an infant and chose to be called that all of his life. Rip was the son of Ernest H. Cady Jr. and Elizabeth Wheeler Cady. He grew up in...

Sally Lynn

Sally Lynn

Sep 4, 2014

In Loving Memory Sally Lynn, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 4, 2014. She was born February 1, 1942 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The daughter to Donald LeRoy and Ruth Harriet ( Wagmen) Lynn. Sally was a waitress for 37 years at various places. Sally leaves behind her sons Kenneth Lee, Donald Ray...

Gyneth Schmale

Gyneth Schmale

Sep 4, 2014

Madison - Gyneth Carolee Schmale (Wakeman), age 97, was born in Marshall, Wisconsin, on Christmas Day in 1916. She died on September 4th, 2014. A life-long teacher, Gen started her career in a one room school house in Oregon, Wisconsin and taught for many years at Crestwood and Shorewood Hills Elementary Schools. Gen loved her family. She was...

Rose Smith

Rose Smith

Sep 4, 2014

EVANSVILLE - Rose A. Smith of Evansville passed peacefully from this life into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at home in the presence of her family. Rose was born on January 29, 1956, in Madison, the daughter of Francis W. Pohlkamp and the late Mary (Lynch). Rose was married to B. Brian Smith...

Jon Tondryk

Jon Tondryk

Sep 4, 2014

Jon Alan Tondryk, resident of Stoughton, WI, died from small cell carcinoma on September 4, 2014. Jon was born January 22, 1951, to the late Joseph Adam Tondryk and Lucille Lillian Joshua, in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from the University of WI at Stevens Point with a BA in Psychology/Sociology. After graduating, Jon lived in Bay View, while...

William Strang

William Strang

Sep 3, 2014

William "Bill" Allen Strang, age 76, of Madison, Wisconsin, died Wednesday September 3, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital following a long battle with heart disease. Bill was born September 23, 1937 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Allen Strang and Alice (Parfrey) Strang. He is survived by his wife Audrey, son Tim, daughter Julie, grandchildren Marlee, Alex,...

Catherine Verhelst

Catherine Verhelst

Sep 3, 2014

Madison - Catherine Blanche Verhelst, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 14, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Anton and Bridgie Trepes. She married John Verhelst Sr. on August 23, 1947 in Mauston, Wisconsin. Blanche has been a Madison resident for most of...

Ruby Hansen

Ruby Hansen

Sep 2, 2014

Ruby Irene Hansen passed away on Sept, 2, 2014 after a long illness. Ruby was born on April 10, 1915 to Jens and Olava (Hoel) Stai. She was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church of Stoughton. She was a member of the ladies aid at church, VFW auxiliary, and the Stoughton Senior Center. On May 9,...

Newton Long

Newton Long

Sep 1, 2014

Sun Prairie - Newton C. "Charlie" Long, age 92, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014, at Willows Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Sun Prairie. He was born on February 12, 1922, the son of OJ and Ida (Bell) Long. Charlie served in 302nd Anti-Tank Company 94th Infantry Division in the Army during WWII. He was united in...

Louis Ziegler

Louis Ziegler

Sep 1, 2014

WAUNAKEE-Louis (Louie) Ziegler, age 83, died on Monday, Sept 1, 2014, at his home in Westport. He was born in Ashton on Feb. 27, 1931, to Math and Anna (Kalscheur) Ziegler. He served in the Army in the Korean War and was a member of the Waunakee American Legion Post 360. He worked as a crane operator until...

Jean Lukasavige

Jean Lukasavige

Sep 1, 2014

Madison- Jean Ann Lukasavige, age 85, formerly of Steven's Point, passed away peacefully at All Saints Memory Care in Madison while under the care of Agrace Hospice from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Jean was born February 1, 1929 in Mosinee the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve (Rowe) Retzner. She married Clarence "Rex" Lukasavige, her high...

Charlotte Musin

Charlotte Musin

Aug 30, 2014

Madison - Charlotte M Musin, 89, of Madison, WI, passed away at her home on August 30, 2014. She was born Milwaukee, WI, October 20, 1925, Charlotte M Hammes. To Anna and Bill Hammes. Charlotte graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she also received her Master's Degree in Speech and Language. She was married to Ralph...

Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark

Aug 30, 2014

Kenneth K. Clark died August 30, 2014. He was born October 6, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois to Kenneth and Hattie Mae Clark. He married Suzanne Baker in 1953, and considered their 61 years of marriage to be the most significant accomplishment of his life. Ken is survived by his wife, Sue; daughter, Chrisanne (Terrance) Lichtenwald; son, K. Bill...

George Hutton

George Hutton

Aug 29, 2014

Madison - George W. Hutton Jr., age 94, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on April 20, 1920 to George and Katie Hutton in Kadoka, South Dakota. In 1938, George joined the U.S. Navy and served 23 years until his retirement in 1961. He was aboard the U.S.S. Nevada...

Ronald Engel

Ronald Engel

Aug 29, 2014

MADISON-Ronald A. Engel, born February 28, 1951 in Springfield, MN, died August 29, 2014 at the age of 63. Ron most recently drove school bus, but prior to this, he was a truck driver. He loved hunting, fishing, the Western Channel, and was better than anyone fixing anything. Ron was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is...

James Walser

James Walser

Aug 29, 2014

Madison - James "Jim" D. Walser, age 69, died peacefully Friday, August 29th, 2014 at the William S. Middleton V.A. Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 20th, 1945 in Joliet, IL to the late Herman and Marge (Koehler) Walser. He graduated in 1963 from Joliet Township High School where he played football, basketball...

Carl Schorr

Carl Schorr

Aug 29, 2014

Carl Schorr, age 86 of Fitchburg, passed peacefully into the splendors of Heaven, on Friday, August 29 at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madison on November 26, 1927 to Marta and Moritz Schorr. Carl was married to the love of his life, Janet Morhoff for 62 years and together shared in the...

Weber Smith

Weber Smith

Aug 28, 2014

Weber Lee Smith, Jr of Madison and formerly of Milwaukee and Lake Geneva, WI, died on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Center at the age of 91. He was born February 21, 1923 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Weber Lee and Esther Denninger Smith. He married the love of his life, Marion Carla Nolting of...

Jack Loew

Jack Loew

Aug 28, 2014

Madison - Jack Loew, 90, peacefully let go of life on earth on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Heritage Middleton, with his wife Ruth of nearly 66 years, daughter Christine, son-in-law Sam and dear friends at his bedside. Dad had always wanted to die in Madison at his home, perhaps on his favorite outdoor swing, but Heritage was...

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