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.

Eric Gutierrez

Eric Gutierrez

Jul 10, 2014

Sharon - "Baby" Eric Gutierrez, 11 was born to eternal life July 10, 2014. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by all. Eric was born in Madison on January 6, 2003 to Rebecca Orick and Eric Gutierrez. He was an unbelievably adventurous and energetic sweet loving boy. He truly touched the hearts of everyone he met....

Allan Adams

Allan Adams

Jul 10, 2014

Stoughton - Allan R. Adams, age 58, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2014. He was born on September 23, 1955, the son of Robert and Constance (Clinch) Adams. Allan was a successful business owner and was married to the love of his life Kimberly Halverson for 37 years, and a member of Christian Assembly...

William Young

William Young

Jul 9, 2014

William R Young age 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care. He was born May 18, 1953 in Stoughton, WI, the son of James and Mary (Chambliss) Young who preceded him in death. He married Barb (Ferrie) Young on May 10, 1975 in Madison, WI. William has worked for 30 plus years at...

Deanna Zychowski

Deanna Zychowski

Jul 9, 2014

In Loving Memory Zychowski, Deanna, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease On Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Deanna was born September 28, 1937 in Madison. She was the daughter to Morris and Martha ( Tuschen) Pendleton. Deanna was united in marriage to Richard Zychowski. After graduating...

Maxine Lowell

Maxine Lowell

Jul 9, 2014

Maxine Lowell (nee Gellman), of Houston, Texas (formerly of Madison), loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, universal mother to many and friend to all, passed away on July 9, 2014 at the age of 81, in her home. Maxine was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and is the older sibling of two children. She went...

Margaret Wisnowski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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