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.

Francis Nagle

Francis Nagle

Aug 15, 2014

Madison, WI - Francis Joseph Nagle went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 15, 2014. Born in 1924, Fran celebrated his 90th birthday on July 1. Beloved husband and father of 11 children, Fran is survived by his wife Edna and children Michael Moran (Glennda), Tom Moran (Lori Grant), Susan Moran (Gary Johannsen), Patty...

Doris Greenwood

Doris Greenwood

Aug 14, 2014

Sun Prairie - Doris Helen Greenwood, age 89, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on September 20, 1924 in Burnside, Iowa the daughter of Max and Edith (Willison) Anderson. Doris was married to Chester Greenwood on August 4, 1943 in Beloit, Wisconsin. They lived in Beloit until 1975. She...

Viola Anderson

Viola Anderson

Aug 14, 2014

Stoughton- Viola Anderson, age 93, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation following a lengthy illness. Viola Geneva Olson was born on April 4, 1921 at home on the family farm near Blanchardville, the youngest of three children, to Melvin and Carrie (Moen) Olson. Viola attended the Biggs grade school. She married Arvin...

Ruth Lathrop

Ruth Lathrop

Aug 14, 2014

MADISON - Ruth Eleanor (Reynolds) Lathrop, 92, of Madison, WI passed away after a brief illness on August 14, 2014 at Bethel Home in Viroqua, WI surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 1st in rural Plymouth, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Loella Blanche (Churchill) and Ira Wilson Reynolds. Ruth grew up in South...

Nicholas Koshalek

Nicholas Koshalek

Aug 13, 2014

Verona - Nicholas Ryan Koshalek, age 29, died at his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born on May 18, 1985 to Mark and Cynthia (Kovar) Koshalek in Madison. Nick's ability to draw was only surpassed by his passion for any form of art. He was a creative soul who will be missed by his friends...

Roger Wiebe

Roger Wiebe

Aug 13, 2014

Madison: Roger J. Wiebe passed away at Heritage Memory Care in Middleton, on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at the age of 74. Roger was born on January 16, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the son of James H. and Evelyn L (Strommen) Wiebe. His early years were spent in a number of cities including Omaha, NE,...

Richard Yde, Sr.

Richard Yde, Sr.

Aug 12, 2014

On Tuesday August 12th 2014 Richard C. Yde, Sr, doting Grandfather, proud father of seven, and adoring Husband, left us for the "Happy hunting grounds". He passed away peacefully, and apparently happily, as he continued to smile while trying to plant kisses on his attending nurses up until the very end. Richard was a veteran of World War...

Jesse Savage

Jesse Savage

Aug 11, 2014

Jesse Eugene Savage age 33, passed away unexpectedly August 11th, 2014. Jesse was born October 7th, 1980, in Madison, WI. He grew up in Middleton, WI later becoming a resident of Windsor. Jesse was a social child with boundless energy. He attended school in Middleton, WI and later attended Madison College. He was employed for many years with...

Dr. Campana

Dr. Campana

Aug 10, 2014

Madison - Joe Campana was born on August 19, 1952 in Buffalo, NY to Frank and Angela Campana. He is survived by several cousins and aunts, his longtime love & friend Dianne Kammer, many friends & his faithful canine companion Bella. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and brother Patrick Campana. Joe graduated from...

Mary Avalone

Mary Avalone

Aug 10, 2014

Mary Frances Avalone, nee Stevenson, born November 4, 1928, entered eternal rest on August 10, 2014, at age 85, after a courageous, roller coaster ride. She relocated to Waunakee, Wisconsin in June 2011 to be near her family. Mary derived much fulfillment during her more than 50 year membership in Girl Scouts USA. She loved crocheting, sewing, and...

John Lauretic

John Lauretic

Aug 9, 2014

Stoughton - Our loving Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather John Eugene Lauretic Jr. entered into eternal life on August 9, 2014. John was born in Illinois on August 25, 1929 to John and Gladys (Bowen) Lauretic. He was raised in rural Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949. John joined the US Army after High School serving...

Linda Hisgen

Linda Hisgen

Aug 9, 2014

    Madison - Linda Mae Treat Hisgen died unexpectedly on August 9, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois to Harold and Lois Treat. Her great passion was helping and protecting children and families. As a result her education focused on Social Work. Her career began as a frontline social worker in Dane County...

Conrad Polensky

Conrad Polensky

Aug 9, 2014

Blue Mounds, Conrad L. Polensky, age 57, passed away on Saturday August 9, 2014 at his home due to bee stings and heart related complications. He was born May 19, 1957 in Dickinson, ND, the third of nine children, and a son of Albert and Lorene (Keller) Polensky. After high school graduation, he served in the United States...

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Aug 8, 2014

Robert "Red" Wilson, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Friday August 8, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Red was born March 7, 1929 in Milwaukee, to the late James and Vesta (Meier) Wilson. He married Vera Koepke on September 9, 1950. He attended Milwaukee Washington High School and is a 1950 graduate of the University of...

Thomas Wilke

Thomas Wilke

Aug 8, 2014

Thomas J. Wilke, age 72, died peacefully on August 8, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on Dec. 9, 1941, the son of Earl J and Margaret Wilke. He attended Edgewood Campus School and Edgewood High School. Tom graduated from the UW with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He started his landscape...

Robert Ziegler

Robert Ziegler

Aug 7, 2014

WAUNAKEE-Robert M. Ziegler, age 68, of Waunakee, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on March 15, 1946, the son of Raymond and Marie (Endres) Ziegler. Bob graduated from Waunakee High School in 1964. He served with the U.S. Army from 1965 until 1971. He married the love of...

Ermil Brodbeck

Ermil Brodbeck

Aug 7, 2014

MADISON - Ermil Brodbeck, age 91, died on August 7, 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer. Ermil was born in 1922 in Griffin, Georgia and was raised in Kinsley, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines, where a life-long fascination with planes began. His career included working...

Gaylord Matti

Gaylord Matti

Aug 7, 2014

Madison - Gaylord Eugene Matti, age 89, passed away Thursday, August 7th, 2014. Gaylord was born on December 27th, 1924 to the late Nettie Matti (Kramer) and Harrison Matti. He was born in Glen Haven, WI, but was raised in Eastman, WI. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1942. He served his country in World...

Mary Esch

Mary Esch

Aug 6, 2014

Madison - Mary Cullinane Dunn Esch, age 63 of Madison passed away on August 6, 2014 at home unexpectedly from natural causes. Mary was born on Feb 18, 1951 and adopted into the loving arms of John and Eve Cullinane. Mary graduated from West High School, at that time she was employed at Frist Federal Savings and Loan....

Marjorie Morgenthaler

Marjorie Morgenthaler

Aug 5, 2014

MADISON - Marjorie J. Morgenthaler passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2014. She was born on June 20, 1923 in Madison, beginning a long and rich life with her parents; Paul and Julia Stark and siblings; Dorothy, Jane, Richard, and Phillip. She grew up in Nakoma and graduated from West High. She attended UW-Madison, earning a degree in...

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