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.
Rose Smith
Sep 4, 2014
EVANSVILLE - Rose A. Smith of Evansville passed peacefully from this life into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at home in the presence of her family. Rose was born on January 29, 1956, in Madison, the daughter of Francis W. Pohlkamp and the late Mary (Lynch). Rose was married to B. Brian Smith...
Jon Tondryk
Sep 4, 2014
Jon Alan Tondryk, resident of Stoughton, WI, died from small cell carcinoma on September 4, 2014. Jon was born January 22, 1951, to the late Joseph Adam Tondryk and Lucille Lillian Joshua, in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from the University of WI at Stevens Point with a BA in Psychology/Sociology. After graduating, Jon lived in Bay View, while...
William Strang
Sep 3, 2014
William "Bill" Allen Strang, age 76, of Madison, Wisconsin, died Wednesday September 3, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital following a long battle with heart disease. Bill was born September 23, 1937 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Allen Strang and Alice (Parfrey) Strang. He is survived by his wife Audrey, son Tim, daughter Julie, grandchildren Marlee, Alex,...
Catherine Verhelst
Sep 3, 2014
Madison - Catherine Blanche Verhelst, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 14, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Anton and Bridgie Trepes. She married John Verhelst Sr. on August 23, 1947 in Mauston, Wisconsin. Blanche has been a Madison resident for most of...
Ruby Hansen
Sep 2, 2014
Ruby Irene Hansen passed away on Sept, 2, 2014 after a long illness. Ruby was born on April 10, 1915 to Jens and Olava (Hoel) Stai. She was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church of Stoughton. She was a member of the ladies aid at church, VFW auxiliary, and the Stoughton Senior Center. On May 9,...
Newton Long
Sep 1, 2014
Sun Prairie - Newton C. "Charlie" Long, age 92, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014, at Willows Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Sun Prairie. He was born on February 12, 1922, the son of OJ and Ida (Bell) Long. Charlie served in 302nd Anti-Tank Company 94th Infantry Division in the Army during WWII. He was united in...
Louis Ziegler
Sep 1, 2014
WAUNAKEE-Louis (Louie) Ziegler, age 83, died on Monday, Sept 1, 2014, at his home in Westport. He was born in Ashton on Feb. 27, 1931, to Math and Anna (Kalscheur) Ziegler. He served in the Army in the Korean War and was a member of the Waunakee American Legion Post 360. He worked as a crane operator until...
Jean Lukasavige
Sep 1, 2014
Madison- Jean Ann Lukasavige, age 85, formerly of Steven's Point, passed away peacefully at All Saints Memory Care in Madison while under the care of Agrace Hospice from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Jean was born February 1, 1929 in Mosinee the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve (Rowe) Retzner. She married Clarence "Rex" Lukasavige, her high...
Charlotte Musin
Aug 30, 2014
Madison - Charlotte M Musin, 89, of Madison, WI, passed away at her home on August 30, 2014. She was born Milwaukee, WI, October 20, 1925, Charlotte M Hammes. To Anna and Bill Hammes. Charlotte graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she also received her Master's Degree in Speech and Language. She was married to Ralph...
Kenneth Clark
Aug 30, 2014
Kenneth K. Clark died August 30, 2014. He was born October 6, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois to Kenneth and Hattie Mae Clark. He married Suzanne Baker in 1953, and considered their 61 years of marriage to be the most significant accomplishment of his life. Ken is survived by his wife, Sue; daughter, Chrisanne (Terrance) Lichtenwald; son, K. Bill...
George Hutton
Aug 29, 2014
Madison - George W. Hutton Jr., age 94, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on April 20, 1920 to George and Katie Hutton in Kadoka, South Dakota. In 1938, George joined the U.S. Navy and served 23 years until his retirement in 1961. He was aboard the U.S.S. Nevada...
Ronald Engel
Aug 29, 2014
MADISON-Ronald A. Engel, born February 28, 1951 in Springfield, MN, died August 29, 2014 at the age of 63. Ron most recently drove school bus, but prior to this, he was a truck driver. He loved hunting, fishing, the Western Channel, and was better than anyone fixing anything. Ron was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is...
James Walser
Aug 29, 2014
Madison - James "Jim" D. Walser, age 69, died peacefully Friday, August 29th, 2014 at the William S. Middleton V.A. Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 20th, 1945 in Joliet, IL to the late Herman and Marge (Koehler) Walser. He graduated in 1963 from Joliet Township High School where he played football, basketball...
Carl Schorr
Aug 29, 2014
Carl Schorr, age 86 of Fitchburg, passed peacefully into the splendors of Heaven, on Friday, August 29 at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madison on November 26, 1927 to Marta and Moritz Schorr. Carl was married to the love of his life, Janet Morhoff for 62 years and together shared in the...
Weber Smith
Aug 28, 2014
Weber Lee Smith, Jr of Madison and formerly of Milwaukee and Lake Geneva, WI, died on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Center at the age of 91. He was born February 21, 1923 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Weber Lee and Esther Denninger Smith. He married the love of his life, Marion Carla Nolting of...
Jack Loew
Aug 28, 2014
Madison - Jack Loew, 90, peacefully let go of life on earth on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Heritage Middleton, with his wife Ruth of nearly 66 years, daughter Christine, son-in-law Sam and dear friends at his bedside. Dad had always wanted to die in Madison at his home, perhaps on his favorite outdoor swing, but Heritage was...
May Porco
Aug 28, 2014
Madison - May Cheyne Porco shed the bonds of this world and passed into eternal grace on August 28th 2014 after 63 years of sharing the beauty of life with everyone she touched. May was born on August 12th 1951 in Providence, RI, to Harold and Ruth Cheyne, and grew up in Mansfield, MA. May cultivated a love...
James Olson
Aug 26, 2014
Stoughton- James Percy Olson, age 49, passed away quietly at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. He was born in Stoughton on September 6, 1964, the son of Roger and Donna (Leslie) Olson. A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Jim graduated from Stoughton High School in 1983 where he was active with the Norwegian Dancers, 4H, FFA and lettered...
Beverly Jackson
Aug 26, 2014
Stoughton- Beverly Hoverson Jackson, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at UW Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in West Bend on August 9, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Enid Cechvala. In March 1969 Bev married David Hoverson. He preceded her in death in 1990. In September 1999 she married...
Ruthanne Horning
Aug 26, 2014
Ruthanne "Cookie" Horning Ruthanne "Cookie" Horning, 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Meriter Hospital in Madison after a second open heart surgery. Born on July 23, 1941, she grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. In the mid-seventies she moved to Adams County where she raised horses and show dogs. After retirement, Ruthanne spent much of her...
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