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.
Gladys Christianson
May 18, 2014
Stoughton- Gladys Christianson, age 104, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Stoughton. She was born in Middleton on February 11, 1910 to Charles and Mary Hanusa. Gladys was a member of First Lutheran Church. She is survived by her son-in-law, Jack Klemm; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Gladys was preceded...
Scholastica Schwarz
May 18, 2014
Dane- Schwarz, Scholastica "Gustie" passed away peacefully on May 18, 2014. Gustie was born on August 14, 1913 to Rochus and Julianna (Yoner) Weichert in North Dakota. On January 24, 1939, she married Clarence Schwarz and had one daughter, Rose. Along with her parents and husband, Gustie is preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. She is...
Betty Ridgely
May 18, 2014
MADISON - Betty Jones Ridgely, age 90, of Madison passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on October 20, 1923 to Richard C. & Nellie Healy Jones in Davenport, IA. She graduated from Clinton, IA High School. She married John A. "Jack" Kramer in 1942. He died in 1955. On...
Johanna Weum
May 17, 2014
Stoughton- Johanna Marie Norgaren Erdahl Weum, age 96, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on her grandparents farm in Pleasant Springs on July 4, 1917, the daughter of George and Gilma (Dahle) Erdahl. On June 2, 1939 Marie married Joseph Weum in Dubuque, Iowa. Together they farmed in the...
Rhea Katz
May 17, 2014
MADISON- Rhea Katz, age 86, died peacefully on May 17, 2014 at home with family present. She was born August 8, 1927 in Milwaukee to Joe and Rose Holzman who lived in Minocqua WI, where she was raised. She attended UW-Madison, where she met Richard (Dick) Katz of Milwaukee whom she married 10-8-1950. They raised their children in...
David Bartlett
May 16, 2014
David E. Bartlett (1917-2014) David E. Bartlett passed away at home on May 8, 2014. He was born on March 18, 1917 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to Grace Zeliff and Clarence Durand Bartlett. David E. Bartlett obtained his D.V.M. from Colorado State University in 1940 and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1952. After a year...
Rusell Welton
May 16, 2014
Professor Rusell Welton, age 80, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born August 25, 1933 in Wausau, the son of Andrew and Freida R. (Reinke) Welton. Rusell graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1951. On September 5, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marlene Kurth in Wausau....
Don Mccloskey
May 15, 2014
MADISON - Donald G. McCloskey, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare from cancer. He was born March 7, 1926, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the son of Helen M. (Gunderson) and Clement E. McCloskey. Don married Irene W. (Hill) on April 10, 1950, and they shared 52 love-filled years until Irene's death...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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