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.
Joyce Caldwell
Jul 25, 2014
Middleton/Sauk-Prairie. Joyce began her journey to be with her Lord on Friday, July 25, 2014, after combatting Parkinson's Disease for twenty-five years. Her positive outlook on life earned her many friends, and helped greatly as she strove to live life fully. While still in the experimental stage she braved having deep brain stimulators inserted to enhance her quality...
Dennis Maerz
Jul 25, 2014
Stoughton - Dennis R. Maerz, age 66, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the U.W. Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1947 in Waunakee, WI, the son of Joseph and Mary (Werla) Maerz. He married Sue Woods on March 7, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. Dennis attended the Stoughton School District and it was also...
Florentina Pertzborn
Jul 25, 2014
Madison- Florentina Frances Pertzborn (Ballweg), 91, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at Saint Mary's Care Center. She was born in Roxbury, Wisconsin, on March 11, 1923 to Edward and Clara (Breunig) Ballweg. Florentina became head of her first household at 13, helping her father raise her younger brothers after her mother died. On February 21, 1946 she married...
Dolores Remington
Jul 24, 2014
Dolores "Dody" Remington, 79, died Thursday (July 24, 2014) in University Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She was a quiet, humorous woman who sustained her family and community with good cheer, good advice and, sometimes, with raised eyebrows. She began a career in journalism as assistant to the late Don Anderson, then publisher of the Wisconsin State...
Ruth Schroeder
Jul 24, 2014
Waunakee- Schroeder, Ruth L. (Compton), passed away July 24, 2014 after a brief illness at Agrace HospiceCare. She was loved and survived by her daughters and their families. At Ruth's request, there will be no formal services.
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Sandra Rahn
Jul 24, 2014
Madison - Sandra "Sandy" Rahn, age 75 passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on May 9, 1939 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Donald and Frances Rohn. For over 45 years, Sandy loved her home at the YWCA and all the friendships that she...
Barbara Legrand
Jul 23, 2014
Deerfield- On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 we lost our beloved Wife, Mother and Grandma. A gentle soul that was loved by many and adored by all. Barbara LeGrand went peacefully with her husband of 51 years by her side to "Walk the Last Mile Together." Barbara was born on May 23, 1944 in Macon, GA to the late...
Melinda Schwenn
Jul 23, 2014
Middleton--Melinda "Mindy" Raye (Bentley) Schwenn, 47, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at Agrace HospiceCare Wednesday evening, July 23, 2014, after a fierce seven-year fight with colorectal cancer. Mindy and her twin, Melissa "Missy," were born September 27, 1966 to Lois and Robert (Bob) Bentley in Waupun. As children, the twins were always together, whether...
Reinhart Postweiler
Jul 22, 2014
Madison - Reinhart Herman Postweiler, 84, of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday July 22, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Herman and Herta Postweiler on January 5, 1930, he and his family later moved to Madison where he spent the majority of his life. "Reini" was an accomplished man with many interests ranging from racing...
James Lewis
Jul 22, 2014
James Reese Lewis passed away on July 22, 2014 at the UW Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He was 88 years old. He was one of the three children of Francis and Paula Lewis. Jim was a WWII veteran in 1944. Afterwards, he worked in the Park Division of the City of Madison for 42 years. A burial ceremony will...
Helen Schmidt
Jul 21, 2014
Helen P. Schmidt, age 97, of Waunakee died on Monday July 21, 2014 at UW Hospitals in Madison. She was born in Stoughton on Nov. 12, 1916, to Joseph and Emma( Viken) Pliner. She married Thomas Schmidt and he preceded her in death in 1993. Helen and Tom lived for many years in Madison and moved to Waunakee...
Dave Davies
Jul 20, 2014
David Douglas Davies, (Dave) Age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born December 20, 1970 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. David was a caring individual who was full of the joy and happiness in life. Always available to give a helping hand to whomever was in need. Dave...
Wim Berg
Jul 19, 2014
Dane: Wim van den Berg, age 58, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 in the arms of his loving wife Julie. Wim Rijk van den Berg was a strong man with an even stronger will and determination. He knew what made him happy in life, but more importantly, he knew that it wasn't worth a thing without someone...
Barry Young
Jul 19, 2014
Barry W Young, age 82, passed away on July 19, 2014, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Barry was born on September 23, 1931 in Minneapolis to Veronica Crass (Young). He moved with his family at a young age to Tomahawk, WI. As a young adult he worked on the railroad, delivered beer, cut meat and installed TV...
Elliott Resneck
Jul 18, 2014
MADISON - Elliott Jack Resneck, a long-time resident of Janesville, WI (from 1944-1990) and for the past three years as a resident of Cedar Crest Independent Living in Janesville passed away at the age of 94 on July 18, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. He and his late wife Dory Block Resneck from the mid-1940's...
Virginia Gravel
Jul 18, 2014
Virginia Ruth Taber Gravel, age, 80, passed away on Friday, July 18th at her home in Wauankee. She was born on March 9, 1934 in Cortland, New York to Cecil and Marjorie Taber. Virginia received her Master of Arts from the University of Michigan in 1958 and PhD from the University of Missouri in Higher and Adult Education...
Eugene Grochowski
Jul 18, 2014
Stoughton- Eugene W. Grochowski, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago on January 16, 1924, the son of Walter and Marie Grochowski. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. On September 30, 1946 he married Theresa...
James Higgason
Jul 18, 2014
MADISON- James M. Higgason, 91, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, WI. He was born December 24, 1922 down on the farm in Milan, IN, the son of John and Mattie (Mullikin) Higgason. He married O. Lucille (Frank) Higgason on January 3, 1945 during a three day pass from the Army...
Royal Lunde
Jul 18, 2014
Stoughton- Royal J. Lunde, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on the family farm on July 10, 1926, the son of Ralph and Josie (Anderson) Lunde. Royal served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division and was stationed in...
Bernard Beckwith
Jul 18, 2014
Stoughton- Bernard "Barny" Jesse Beckwith, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2014, at Skaalen in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Barny was born in Riley on October 3, 1928 to Jesse and Oral (Spitler) Beckwith. He married Louise Hermanson in Blanchardville Wisconsin on May 22, 1951. Barny was a Korean War veteran. Barny enjoyed spending time fishing, collecting marbles,...
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