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.
C. Mcnary
Apr 28, 2014
MADISON - C. Jean McNary passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at age 101. Jean was born in Waukesha County on September 26, 1912 to John Foster and Mildred (Anderson) McNary. She earned her graduate degree from Northwestern School of Government and Public Law and also attended Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating from Northwestern...
Robert Sveom
Apr 28, 2014
Stoughton - Robert "Bob" E. Sveom, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Edgerton Care Center. He was born on September 1, 1926 in the Town of Dunkirk, WI, the son of Austin and Anna (Johnson) Sveom. Robert was a life member of the Stoughton Community. In his early years he and his parent's...
Craig Kalk
Apr 28, 2014
In Loving Memory Craig Elton Kalk Sr., age 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 28, 2014. He was born June 21, 1981 in Mantiowoc, to Randy and Roxanne ( Ritter) Kalk. Craig attended high school in Marshall, after high school until now the loves of his life were; his kids, his wife and the railroad....
Charles Salmon
Apr 28, 2014
Professor Emeritus, Charles G. "Chuck" Salmon, Las Vegas, NV. Age 83 Charles Gerald "Chuck" Salmon, Professor Emeritus, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 28, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 28, 1930 to Harold and Gwendolyn Salmon. Chuck was a well-respected and distinguished Emeritus Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the...
Donald Damman
Apr 27, 2014
Sun Prairie - Donald Lee Damman, age 82, passed away at Agrace Hospice Care on Sunday, April 27th 2014. Don was born on July 5th, 1931 in Middleton, Wisconsin to Lee and Vera Damman, and was the oldest of 3 children. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, husband, Father, (great) grandfather and loyal friend. Don joined the US...
Milton Tabachnick
Apr 27, 2014
MADISON - Milton Tabachnick died peacefully at his home in Madison after a brief illness. He was 91. Milton was born in the Bronx, New York City on June 25, 1922, the second of the three sons of Harry and Sara Tabachnick. Milton had a quick wit combined with a sweet nature. This won him many friends wherever...
Eleanor Scheiding
Apr 27, 2014
In Loving Memory Scheiding, Eleanor L., age 91 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born in Madison on July 30, 1922. Eleanor was united in marriage to Wilbur Scheiding on August 20, 1942 in Covington, KY. She was a longtime resident of Sun Prairie and Columbus. Eleanor had a love...
James Onsrud
Apr 27, 2014
Stoughton- James A. Onsrud, age 83, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at VA Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoughton on April 2, 1931, son of Halvor and Thora (Hanson) Onsrud. James graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1949 and was honorably discharged...
Emily Dodge
Apr 26, 2014
Emily Pomeroy Dodge, died at Tabor Oaks Assisted Living facility on Saturday April 26, 2014. She was born in Madison, on February 18, 1915, daughter of Professor and Mrs. R.E. Neil Dodge. She attended the Madison public schools and later obtained a B.A. degree at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and M.A. and J.D. degrees at the University of...
Robert Montgomery
Apr 26, 2014
Sun Prairie - Robert E. (Tony) Montgomery, 87-years-old, died peacefully on April 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Robert took great pride in his multi-generational family. He and his wife of 66 years - Joyce (Streiff) Montgomery - had five daughters, nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was born in Columbia, Indiana on Feb. 18, 1927...
Dean Guetschow
Apr 25, 2014
DeForest - Dean Leonard Guetschow, age 61, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Serenity Home in DeForest. He was born on June 18, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Elmer and Margaret (Struck) Guetschow. Dean worked for Fish Building Supply for 22 years. He enjoyed raising show rabbits with his dad and brother for many...
Dorothy Drives
Apr 25, 2014
MADISON- Dorothy B. (Bushnell) Drives, age 95, passed away peacefully, on April 25, 2014, at Agrace Hospice with her son at her side. She was born in Madison on May 24, 1918, to Alfred and Mary (Gasser) Bushnell and has resided in Madison for most of her life. She attended Randall School, Madison West High School and was...
Ruth Ley
Apr 25, 2014
Madison - Ruth Flueckinger Ley, passed away on Friday April 25, 2014. She was born May 14, 1917 near Abilene, Kansas, daughter of Rev. Carl and Lena (Schneider) Flueckinger. She went to school in Louisville, KY, and graduated from high school in Belleville, WI. Ruth graduated from Mission House College (now Lakeland College) near Sheboygan, WI. She taught...
Peter Wallach
Apr 25, 2014
Madison - Peter Ben Wallach died suddenly on April 25 at his home in Madison. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Toby Lynn Shapiro Wallach, three children - Lori, David (Melissa), and Daniel (Michelle) and three grandsons Jacob, Noah and Samuel. Peter and Toby met as freshmen in college and were married the June after...
Trude Arm
Apr 24, 2014
MADISON-Trude Arm passed April 24, 2014 at Agrace Hospice near Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 93. Born on August 18, 1920 in Vienna, Austria, Trude's family lived a very modest lifestyle, yet her childhood was steeped in the rich beauty and culture of Vienna. It was an upbringing she carried with her always and lovingly shared with...
William Lincoln
Apr 23, 2014
Stoughton- William "Bill" Lincoln, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 following a 21 month battle with cancer. He was born in Madison on November 10, 1966, the son of Carl and Janice (Rabuck) Lincoln. Bill graduated with honors from Sun Prairie High School in 1984. He worked for Alpha Distributors, Pizza Oven, Capitol Newspapers and...
Lucille Wipperfurth
Apr 23, 2014
Lucille G. Wipperfurth, age 93, passed away with her family by her side, on April 23, 2014 at the UW Hospital. She was born in Middleton, WI on November 22, 1920 to Joseph and Margaret (Laufenberg) Ziegler. She was married to Jerome Wipperfurth on November 26, 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1998. They farmed north...
Alice Lockman
Apr 22, 2014
DeForest - The kind and gentle spirit of Alice Beatrice (Davidson) Lockman slipped away peacefully on April 22, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Alice was born on February 26, 1930, at the farm of her parents, Lucius and Josephine (Sampson) Davidson in DeForest, WI. She attended Maple Grove Elementary School and graduated from DeForest High School...
Diana Duplissis
Apr 21, 2014
MONONA - Diana Jean (De) DuPlissis of Monona, passed away on April 21st after an eight year battle with colorectal cancer. Never giving up or in, De always thought of others, delivering evening meals on wheels and participating in the Live Strong program through the Dane county YMCA. One of her proudest moments was being asked to speak...
Ronald Thurston
Apr 21, 2014
In Loving Memory Ronald " Fuzzy" Thurston, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 21, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1946 in Tacoma, Washington. He was the son of Milo and Joy ( Elmer) Thurston. Fuzzy was united in marriage to Evonne Starks on April 8, 1972 in...
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