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.
Carmen Peck
Oct 21, 2014
CARMEN PECK, ARTIST Madison: Carmen Peck, 100, passed away on October 21st. The painting of Carmen shown here is a self-portrait from 1950. A resident of Madison for forty-three years, she was born to Romanian parents in Li�ge, Belgium, on August 20, 1914, during the German invasion of that city. She spent her early childhood in Bucharest, Paris,...
James Harper
Oct 20, 2014
James "Jim" Michael Harper, age 76, passed away on October 20, 2014. He was born on July 17, 1938, the only child to Bette Barrett Minz in Milwaukee. Jim was married to Kathleen Karow on June 2, 1973 at Madison Gospel Tabernacle, and they were married for 41 years. Jim lived and worked most of his life in...
Robert Rozinski
Oct 19, 2014
In Loving Memory Robert (Rozie) Rozinski, 70, died on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. Bob was born on April 15, 1944 to Anthony and Eleanor (Ihland) Rozinski. Bob graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1962. He married Karen Klubertanz on June 5, 1965. Together they had...
Betty Weaver
Oct 19, 2014
Stoughton- Betty Jean (Turk) Weaver, age 83 passed away Sunday October 19, 2014. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 4, 1931 to Harold Turk and Wilma (Powers) Turk. Betty graduated from Muscoda High School in 1949. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and savior in the 1970's. On June 2, 2001, Betty was united in marriage...
Carolyn Cooper
Oct 19, 2014
Mercer Island, WA/Madison- Carolyn Cooper died on October 19, 2014, at the age of 98 on Mercer Island, Washington, with her daughter by her side. She was born on March 16, 1916, to Fredrick and Elma Dosch in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of twelve children, the wife of Ralph M. Cooper for more than 60...
Pauline Seymour
Oct 19, 2014
EAST BRISTOL - Pauline Seymour, age 90 1/2, passed away at 11:10 AM on Sunday October 19, 2014. Pauline was born April 12, 1924, the daughter of the late James and Edith (Nash) McNeil in Adrian, MI where she was raised. On September 26, 1942, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Seymour in Hillsboro, WI and together...
Ewan Thomas Sr.
Oct 19, 2014
Ewan James Thomas Sr. was born December 29, 1948 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to the union of James and Susie Thomas. Ewan departed this life in his home on October 19, 2014. Ewan was the second of 12 children. His parents, and son, Ewan James Thomas, Jr.; sister Christiana and three brothers, Leroy, Verduis and Kim preceded him...
Bethyl Holmes
Oct 19, 2014
Sun Prairie- Bethyl L. Holmes, age 83 went to be with the Lord suddenly on Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was born on February 7, 1931, in Watersmeet, Michigan, the daughter of Seldon and Gladys (Bartholomew) Salisbury. Bethyl was united in marriage to Albert Edwin Holmes Sr. in the town she grew up in Watersmeet, Michigan in 1949....
Bernice Wedvick
Oct 19, 2014
Deerfield- Bernice Lillian Wedvick, age 91, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Heritage Memory Care in Monona. She was born on April 26, 1923, the daughter of Henry and Clara Radloff and grew up on the family farm near Lake Mills. She married her high school sweetheart, Alford "Jack" Wedvick on February 21, 1942, and shared...
Joseph Miglio
Oct 18, 2014
Stoughton - Joseph Phillip Miglio, age 90, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing Home. He was born on September 4, 1924 in Cherry, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Jenny Miglio. He married Ann Rossmiller on July 30, 1955 at Saint Peter's Church in Waterford, Wisconsin. Joe served in the Navy on the USS...
Theodosia Smyth
Oct 18, 2014
Theodosia Ellen (Field) Smyth - Sis to her family and childhood friends - died at home in Madison surrounded by family on October 18, 2014, at the age of 84. She was born on January 9, 1930 in Wisconsin Dells, the daughter of Henry A. Field and Georgia (Coakley) Field, and grew up there among her beloved family....
Maynard Julseth
Oct 18, 2014
Deerfield- Maynard Julseth, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2014. He was born in Deerfield on October 7, 1917 to George and Betsy (Hoel) Julseth. On July 24, 1940, Maynard married Ruth Vikum and they spent 63 years together. Maynard spent his younger years farming in the Deerfield area. He then moved his family to...
Frederick Loewen
Oct 18, 2014
SUN PRAIRIE-Frederick "Fred" Loewen, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. His wife was by his side. He was born on Aug. 14, 1927 in Manhattan to Fred and Ella Loewen. Fred served in the Navy in World War II. Fred earned a full scholarship to the elite Cooper Union School...
Brian Hamacher
Oct 17, 2014
Stoughton - Brian J. Hamacher, age 53, passed away on October 17, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 12, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Jeri Williams. Brian enjoyed camping, motorcycles, cars and working on cars. He loved formula 1 racing, spending time with family, traveling with his wife, carnivals and...
Carl Yde
Oct 17, 2014
MADISON - Carl Eric Yde (49) passed away unexpectedly on October 17th 2014. Born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 26, 1964, Carl was a lifelong resident of Madison. He attended Orchard Ridge Elementary School, Madison, Memorial High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS and an MBA. Carl lived a very active and involved...
Melvin Meier
Oct 16, 2014
Martinsville - Melvin "Mel" G Meier age 84 passed away peacefully on Thursday October 16th 2014 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 16th 1929 to John and Mary (Wagner) Meier in Middleton. He married the love of his life, Elda L Griswold on November 24th 1951 at St. Bernard's Catholic...
James Kloster
Oct 16, 2014
Kloster, James R., age 71 passed away on October 16, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Jim was born on November 26, 1942 in Sun Prairie/ Madison, the son of George and Angeline (Teztlaff) Kloster. Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Aileen of Sun Prairie, his son Brian (Deborah) Kloster of Miles City, MT;...
Andrina Makin
Oct 15, 2014
Fitchburg - Andrina Margaret Makin, age 66, died Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, with her family by her side. A visitation will be held at Cress Funeral Home (3610 Speedway Rd, Madison) on Thursday, October 23 from 4-6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Christopher Parish, St. Andrew Catholic Church in...
Christopher Shoemaker
Oct 15, 2014
Chris Aaron Celebration of Life Sunday, October 19, 2014 3:33 PM to ? Stone Harbor Resort 107 N. First Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 3:33-5 PM - Talkin' It Out (Reception) 5-6 PM - Memorial Service 6-7 PM - Music and Stories Close to Home 7-? PM - Music and Stories from Friends and Family We encourage people to...
Carl Andersen
Oct 15, 2014
Stoughton - Carl V. Andersen, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 2, 1928 in Rutland, Wisconsin, the son of Victor and Alta Andersen. He married Betty Stone on June 7, 1952 in Oregon, Wisconsin. Carl farmed in the town of Rutland until 1956. After farming the...
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