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 Corrigan

Margaret Corrigan

May 14, 2014

Madison, WI / Reading, PA - Margaret Corrigan, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2014 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, WI. She was born on November 12, 1924 in Stoney Creek Mills, PA to William and Viola Sweitzer. Margaret loved spending time with her family, singing with Robert in the church choir, playing...

Jeanne Wagner

Jeanne Wagner

May 14, 2014

In Loving Memory Jeanne Wagner, age, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born December 27, 1938 in Madison, the youngest child of Carl and Helen Geishirt. Jeanne graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1957, and was united in marriage to Bill J. Wagner on November 29, 1958. Jeanne worked at Central Wisconsin Center...

Edwin Davis

Edwin Davis

May 13, 2014

Edwin E. Davis, age 97, died peacefully at his residence, Sienna Crest Assisted Living, in Waunakee on Tues. May 13, 2014. Edwin was born on August 11, 1916 in Valton, WI. He was the son of Lawrence C. and Cora E. (Robinson). He served in the CCC's and then WWII from March 18, 1941 to Dec. 6, 1945...

James Maynard

James Maynard

May 11, 2014

FITCHBURG - James A. Maynard, age 73, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare with his wife at his side. He was born July 18, 1940 in Madison, the son of Lucille I. (Heffel) and Earl J. Maynard. Jim married Mary K. (Hansen) on October 21, 1972. They shared a deep and abiding love for...

Gwendolyn Robertson

Gwendolyn Robertson

May 11, 2014

Waunakee / Sun Prairie, WI - Gwendolyn F. Robertson, age 83, passed away on May 11th, 2014 at the Agrace Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gwen was born on April 11, 1931 in New Milford, PA to Glenn and Faith Darrow. Following High School she joined the US Air Force and...

Nathan Trickel

Nathan Trickel

May 10, 2014

MADISON - Nathan L. Trickel, age 31, suddenly and tragically lost his life in a car crash on Saturday evening, May 10, 2014. He was born April 26, 1983 in Fredonia, the son of Julie Thao. Nathan served his country proudly with the United States Marine Corps from '02 -'06. He is also a May 2013 graduate of...

Beverly Schmidt

Beverly Schmidt

May 10, 2014

Beverly Jean (Noble) Schmidt, 59, of De Forest, WI passed away on May 10, 2014. She was born in Lancaster, WI on October 1, 1954 to Ralph and Wilma Noble. She married Dennis Schmidt of Bloomington, WI on February 7, 1976. She enjoyed reading, collecting bird figurines and miniature tea sets. She loved her dogs and enjoyed spending...

Eleanor Terhall

Eleanor Terhall

May 8, 2014

Sun Prairie - Eleanor M. Terhall, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Meriter Hospital in Madison surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 18, 1938 in Marshall, Wisconsin the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Frentzel) Grunewald. Eleanor was married to Charles Terhall on December 10, 1960. She spent her life caring...

Dolores Smidebush

Dolores Smidebush

May 8, 2014

MADISON- Dolores M. Smidebush passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Sebring Gardens in Madison. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 5, 1918, the daughter of the late Louis and Rosella (Hurley) Scott. She married Joseph Smidebush on April 20, 1940, and they celebrated sixty years of marriage together. Dolores dedicated herself to being the...

Albert Schasel

Albert Schasel

May 8, 2014

Madison: Albert L. Schasel, age 83, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison on Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was born August 21, 1930 in Buffalo, NY the son of Christian and Agnes (Switzer) Schasel. Albert served his country and fellow man in the United States Navy. On July 6, 1959 he married Deanna M....

Katherine Gratke

Katherine Gratke

May 8, 2014

Madison- Katherine A. Gratke, age 71, passed away on May 7, 2014, after being hospitalized for pneumonia and the ravages of post-polio syndrome. She was married to Robin Gratke, who predeceased her in the summer of 1995. She is survived by siblings:Frank Hall, Annie Milne, Mary Ellen Post, and families. Katherine was born on July 22, 1942, in...

James Churchill

James Churchill

May 8, 2014

Sun Prairie - James Edward Churchill, age 83 passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was born on May 11, 1930 in Walworth, Wisconsin. He served in the Army Signal Corps and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After working for a time in Chicago he was a business education teacher at the Pewaukee, Wisconsin and...

Lee Clayton

Lee Clayton

May 7, 2014

MADISON- Lee Clayton, 76, died at home on May 7, 2014, after living with Parkinson's disease for 25 years. Born March 23, 1938 in Crookston, MN, Lee grew up near Lockhart, MN as the eldest of Frank and Mary Clayton's four sons. He spent his pre-school years in the company of his English grandfather Herbert Clayton exploring the...

Roberta Baker

Roberta Baker

May 7, 2014

Roberta "Amy" Browning Baker died on May 7, 201 4. Roberta was born on October 26, 1933, the youngest child of Charles Browning and Patricia Manion Browning's seven children. The young child, Roberta, was enamored by the radio show "Amos and Andy" and would stand in front of the radio asking for "Amy and Andy". From that childhood...

Joseph Lawton

Joseph Lawton

May 7, 2014

Madison - Our beloved Joe died peacefully at home on May 7, 2014 at the age of 79. He was born April 1, 1935 in Wigan, England, son of Sarah and Arthur Lawton. While studying in London, Joe met his future wife Pauline, they were married in June 1960. Joe began his career by teaching and he furthered...

Daniel Orloff

Daniel Orloff

May 7, 2014

Madison: Daniel Lloyd Orloff, age 92, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from Oakwood Village - West. He was born in a Michigan farmhouse on March 20, 1922, to Paul and Martha Lydia Orloff. The family moved to Milwaukee where Dan was baptized to a saving grace in Jesus at the young...

Thelma Stolen

Thelma Stolen

May 7, 2014

Stoughton- Thelma A. Stolen, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Cottage Grove on March 15, 1914, the daughter of James and Mina (Torgeson) Olson. Thelma was united in marriage to Tom Stolen on January 26, 1935. Together they farmed all their lives in Pleasant Springs on...

Dennis Verstegen

Dennis Verstegen

May 6, 2014

MADISON - Dennis Allen Verstegen, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Dennis was born on August 20, 1939, in Combined Locks, Wis., and received a BS in Engineering and Industrial Management from GMI Engineering and Management Institute in Flint, Michigan. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Oldsmobile, Marathon Paper and designed parts for the...

Margery Heitz

Margery Heitz

May 5, 2014

Sun Prairie/Waterloo/Madison - Margery "Marge" Mae (White) Heitz, age 80 passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2014. She was born on May 7, 1933 the daughter of Fletcher and Loretta (Setz) White. She graduated in 1951 from Waterloo High School. On September 27, 1952, Marge was united in marriage to Gordon F. Heitz in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Together...

John Dahl

John Dahl

May 5, 2014

Middleton / Waunakee: Dr. John C. Dahl, age 86, died on Monday May 5, 2014 at Waunakee Manor. Dr. Dahl was born on January 30, 1928 along with his identical twin brother, Lawrence, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the son of C.H and Leona (Lewis) Dahl. Dr. Dahl received a B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in...

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