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.
Garth Curwen
Dec 9, 2014
MADISON- Garth K. Curwen, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He was born on May 20, 1950 in Hazel Green, WI to Wilson and Kathleen (Hall) Curwen. Garth loved and appreciated nature. He spent much time admiring the outdoors with his brother in Montello and in their hometown of Hazel Green. He will be...
Arthur Hove
Dec 9, 2014
Madison - Arthur O. Hove died on December 9th, 2014 at Capitol Lakes Health Center. He suffered from a rare neuromuscular disease, primary lateral sclerosis. Art was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 21, 1934, to Hazel and Arthur Hove and raised both there and in Sioux City, Iowa. Art's lifelong commitment to the University of Wisconsin took...
Ruth Simmons
Dec 8, 2014
MADISON- Ruth C. Simmons (Bingman), age 84, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014. She was born on April 29, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Norbert and Minnie (Winter) Bingman. Ruth married William E. Simmons on June 7, 1953. Ruth attended Eastern Illinois University and the University of Wisconsin Madison, having received both her Bachelors and Masters...
Joyce Peruzzi
Dec 8, 2014
Joyce L. Peruzzi (Colberg), age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014 at her daughter's Madison-area home with her family by her side. Joyce was born on September 29, 1928 in Amasa, Michigan, the daughter of Edith and Rudolph Colberg. She grew up in Caspian, Michigan and graduated from Stambaugh High School. Joyce married George Peruzzi...
Karen Potter
Dec 8, 2014
Karen Potter, age 52 , of Middleton, Wisconsin, previously of Savanna, Illinois died unexpectedly Monday, December 8, 2014 at home. Karen loved spending time with family, including her beloved dogs and especially her nephews and nieces. Karen was a loyal and thoughtful friend, sister, co-worker and Aunt. She deeply appreciated her friendships. She was completely selfless, exceedingly generous...
Hazel Pellitteri
Dec 7, 2014
MADISON - Hazel Marie (Hintz) Pellitteri, age 90, passed away with her family by her side at Agrace HospiceCare on December 7, 2014. She was born on November 1, 1924 in Westfield, WI to Rhynold and Lillian Hintz. After graduating from Westfield High School in 1942, she moved to Madison to attend Madison Vocational School. On April 2,...
Harry Schrader Jr.
Dec 6, 2014
Sun Prairie - Harry W. Schrader Jr., age 72, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 13, 1942 the son of Harry Sr. and Bernice (Creamer) Schrader. Harry was married to Linda Tabor on March 18, 1961 in Catlin, Illinois. He worked for Madison Kipp Corporation for...
Nancy Garst
Dec 6, 2014
MADISON - Nancy Garst, age 89, passed away on Dec 6. She was born Cynthia Nancy Garst in Jefferson, Iowa on November 30, 1925, the third child of Warren and Eleanor Garst. She married Philip Freedman in 1948 and had two children, Peter and Hannah. Philip died in 1956. Nancy married Ned Garst (her second cousin) in 1960...
Mary Sargent
Dec 6, 2014
Madison - Mary Lee Sargent, age 71, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 surrounded by her nieces, Debra and Lisa and her godson Mark at Oak Park Place in Madison. She was born on March 19, 1943 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin the daughter of Vilas and Margaret (Belstner) Behl. Mary Lee graduated from Fort Atkinson High School....
Ernest Nilsson
Dec 6, 2014
Ernest Leroy Nilsson, also known as Whitey, Ernie and Leroy, a lifelong resident of Madison, a graduate West High, senior agent at MassMutual, passed away on Saturday, December 6, at 90 years of age at Oakwood Village East where he had resided for the past two years. He was born, in Madison, on February 26, 1924 to Ernest...
John Malas
Dec 5, 2014
Madison - John J. Malas, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1927 to Nicholas and Mary (Hron) Malas in Madison. John graduated from Central High School. He was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, serving on the Aircraft Carrier USS Valley Forge. He loved flying...
Edwin Tallard
Dec 5, 2014
Madison- Edwin "Ed" Tallard, 85, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Friday, December 5, 2014. Ed was born on June 18, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Sidney and Jeanette Tallard. He graduated from Wisconsin High School, that is where he met the love of his life, Vivian Wilkie. They married on September...
Byron Bries
Dec 5, 2014
Madison - Byron J. Bries, age 85 passed away at Agrace Hospice on Friday, December 5, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1929 the son of, Albert and Mary (Vandehey) Bries in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. Byron proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1950. On June 17,...
Amanda Nowak
Dec 4, 2014
MADISON - Amanda Michelle Nowak, age 22, of Madison died Thursday, December 4, 2014. Amanda was born November 9, 1992 to Patrick J Nowak, of Madison, and Stephanie McIntyre, of Janesville. Amanda attended Middleton High School, and was active in basketball and the Art Club. She graduated in 2011. During her last year of high school she focused...
Ann Zimmerman
Dec 4, 2014
MADISON - Ann M. Zimmerman, age 76, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014, with her loving family by her side at Pine View Assisted Living Facility in Sun Prairie. She was born on November 5, 1938, in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, the daughter of Burr and Violet (Curtis) LaRonge. Ann was a lifelong Madison resident and a 1956...
Annabelle Schlagheck
Dec 3, 2014
MADISON - Annabelle C. Schlagheck, age 78, of Madison, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 following a long illness. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated on Monday, December 8, 2014 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704, at 10:30 am following a memorial visitation in the church foyer from 9:30 to 10:30...
Milton Strong
Dec 3, 2014
Verona- Milton Lee Strong, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. He was born in Milwaukee on November 10, 1942, to J. Gordon and Doris L. (Strandquist) Strong. Milt graduated from the UW in 1965 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation he served in the U.S....
Jennifer Luckhardt
Dec 3, 2014
Jennifer Anne ( "Nif") Luckhardt, 55 and lifelong Madison resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Dec. 3rd at Agrace Hospice with family and friends at her side. A full obituary will be printed in the spring and a memorial service is being planned in the spring as well. The family suggests that memorials in Nif's name be made...
Donald Harrington
Dec 2, 2014
Janesville/Stoughton- Donald W. Harrington, age 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was born in Edgerton on April 12, 1933 the son of Grant and Mildred (Barrett) Harrington. Don graduated from Edgerton High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served his country honorably, was stationed in...
Charles Johnson
Dec 2, 2014
Charles Harry Johnson, 58, of Madison, WI, crossed over in the presence of his family on 12/2/2014 at Agrace HospiceCare after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on 3/16/1956 at St. Catherine's in Kenosha, WI, to Mary and Jack Johnson. Charlie grew up in Livonia, MI with his elder brother, Jeff, before moving back to Kenosha...
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