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.
Margaret Wisnowski
Jul 8, 2014
In Loving Memory Margaret M. Wisnowski, age 76, passed away July 8th at Serenity Homes of Stoughton, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born August 12, 1937 in Clarks Mills, Wisconsin to the late Christina(Kresser)and Raymond Thone. In 1956, she graduated from Valders High School. On June 29th, 1963 she married Ronald R. Wisnowski at Gjerpen Lutheran Church,...
Darryl Bomkamp
Jul 8, 2014
Sun Prairie - Darryl D. Bomkamp, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He was born on January 18, 1967 in Madison, the son of Delbert and Colleen (Haney) Bomkamp. Darryl graduated with a degree from the Wisconsin School of Electronics, now known as Herzing College. He thoroughly enjoyed owning his own company as a...
Katherine Lindsay
Jul 7, 2014
Madison - Katherine Lindsay, age 91, daughter of Emmie and Walter Lamp (Milwaukee), passed peacefully from this world to the next on July 7, 2014 to be reunited with her husband, David. She was loved and will be deeply missed by her brother, Dick of Mendham, NJ; children, Sally (Tomlinson) of Winnetka, IL, Judy (Mitchell) of Asheville, NC,...
Gloria Fosdal
Jul 5, 2014
Stoughton - Gloria J. Fosdal, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday July 5, 2014. She was born on March 5, 1942 in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Gerhard and Ruth Kittleson. She married Wayne Fosdal on October 11, 1969 in Stoughton. Gloria attended Stoughton High School. She also worked various jobs such as...
Jan Jankowski
Jul 5, 2014
Madison - Jan Jankowski "Janski", born March 11, 1943, passed away at his home on July 5, 2014. He grew up in Whitefish Bay, WI, the eldest son of Eddie Jankowski (Green Bay Packers and UW Football Hall of Fame Member) and Arlene Jankowski. Jan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at an early age, but never let...
Dorothy Brecht
Jul 5, 2014
Stoughton- Dorothy Brecht, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation in Stoughton. Dorothy was born in Marshall, MN on September 28, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Edith Anderson. She was married to Charles Brecht in 1943 and together they had one daughter, Pamela. Dorothy worked as a bookkeeper for Quinn...
Margaret Kramer
Jul 4, 2014
MADISON- Margaret E. (Leuenberger) Kramer, 75, of Madison, WI died at Meriter Hospital on July 4, 2014 as a result of anaphylaxis from a bee sting. She was born on July 15, 1938 in Cambria, WI, third child of Swiss immigrants Ernest and Bertha (Bernet) Leuenberger. Margaret's childhood on a small family farm provided the foundation for her...
Edsel Gusman
Jul 4, 2014
Madison/Stoughton- Edsel E. Gusman, age 84, died on Friday, July 4, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his family. He was born in Pike Lake, WI on December 16, 1929, the son of Henry and Thelma (Eastling) Gusman. Edsel grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served...
Clara Sweet
Jul 3, 2014
MADISON - Clara Sweet, age 99, died on Thursday, July 3, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 27, 1915, the daughter of Isaac and Celia Cohen. She was married to Leonard A. Sweet on May 28, 1939. Following her marriage, Clara and Leonard lived in Milwaukee before settling in Madison in...
Richard Carr
Jul 3, 2014
MADISON- Richard M. Carr, M.D., M.S., age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born on January 27, 1935 in Great Falls, MT. Memorial donations may be made to either Our Lady Queen of Peace (401 S Owen Dr, Madison, WI 53711) or the Catholic Multicultural Center (1862 Beld St, Madison, WI 53713). Per his...
Harvey Gausman
Jul 3, 2014
McFarland- Harvey T. Gausman, age 94, passed away peacefully into Eternal rest on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on the family farm in the Town of Blooming Grove on March 1, 1920, the son of Henry and Elsa (Pope) Gausman. Harvey farmed all of his life in the...
Richard Rounds
Jul 1, 2014
Madison - Richard W. "Dick" Rounds age 63 passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 11, 1951 in Madison, the son of Richard and Evelyn (Powell) Rounds. Dick met the love of his life, Joyce Lynn Babb in the United States Navy at NTCC Crystal Plaza,...
John Ottinger
Jul 1, 2014
John C. Ottinger, 76, of Madison, died July 1, 2014, after living successfully for many years with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was born on July 5, 1937, in New York City, the son of John C. and Dorothy (Fonda) Ottinger. He served in the US Army in Europe from 1955 to 1958. He was a graduate of...
Jacqueline Matthews
Jul 1, 2014
MADISON-Jacqueline "Dolly" Matthews passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Dolly was born in Madison on May 10, 1929 to John (Boots) and Alice (Lobre) Westbury. She was a graduate of Central High, class of 1947. Dolly was a former employee of the Wisconsin Memorial Union, UW Field House, Dane County Coliseum, K-Mart, and retired from Dean...
Edwin Rabuck
Jul 1, 2014
Madison: Edwin A "Butch" Rabuck, age 62, passed away in the arms of his loving wife Gisela Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born July 10, 1951 the son of Jack and Edna Rabuck in Reedsburg. Eddie served his country loyally in both the US Army and the Marines and was a Vietnam...
Jeanette Rideout
Jun 30, 2014
Reedsburg, WI - Jeanette "Jean" Drisko Rideout, age 96, a long-time Madison Wisconsin resident, passed away on June 30, 2014 at Sauk County Health Care Center, Reedsburg, WI. She was born in Jonesport, Maine, on March 11, 1918, the daughter of Leon Rowell Drisko and Caroline Rumery Drisko, but grew up in Belfast, Maine. She received a BA...
Tom Sandholm
Jun 30, 2014
Stoughton- Tom Sandholm, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014 on River Walk at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation surrounded by his family. He was born on September 2, 1937 in Kenosha where he grew up. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served his country for three years as a hospital Corpsman. Following...
Jessie Bareis
Jun 29, 2014
In Loving Memory Jessie E. Bareis, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Sun Prairie Health Care Center. Jessie was born on April 2, 1923 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Myrtle and John Whipple. She moved to Sun Prairie with her family at a very young age. Jessie was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie....
Douglas Brown
Jun 29, 2014
Madison/photo Douglas "Doug" Brown, age 66 passed away unexpectedly on a camping trip with his family and friends on Sunday, June 29, 2014. He died peacefully in his sleep ("Just how he would have chosen to go").Doug was born on November 4, 1947 in Eau Claire. He was the son of Frank and Edna (Northy) Brown. Doug worked...
Mary Feiler
Jun 28, 2014
Oxford-Feiler, Mary, age 72, passed away on June 28, 2014 at Liberty Manor in Adams, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 S. Street, Waunakee, WI. 53597, Thursday July 3, 2014 at 10:30 with Msgr. James Gunn officiating. Burial to follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.
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