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.
Richard Sweet
Apr 7, 2014
Madison: Richard Neal Sweet died of melanoma in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, April 7, 2014. Dick was born in Madison to Ben Sweet and Miriam (Gast) Sweet on January 10,1949 and was a life-long Madison resident. He graduated from Lincoln grade school, Central High, UW-Madison, and UW Law School. Dick worked as an attorney for 36 years for...
Dorothy Dittmer
Apr 6, 2014
Madison - Dorothy Dittmer, age 88, entered heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2014, following a long illness. Dorothy was born on January 28, 1926 to Helen and Leroy Dittmer in Elkader, IA. She graduated from Elkader High School and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Dubuque and a Master's Degree in...
Mavis Ulrich
Apr 6, 2014
Madison - Mavis L. Ulrich, age 84, passed away on April 6, 2014. She was born on March 18, 1930, the daughter of William and Ethel (Callaway) Pellett. Mavis was a longtime Madison resident. For over 19 years, Mavis worked for the State of Wisconsin until her retirement. Prior to that, she would often say she had, "waited...
Charles Macintire
Apr 6, 2014
Stoughton- Charles C. Macintire "Chuck" age 62 passed on Sunday April 6th 2014 at the VA hospice in Madison WI. He was born on April 2nd, 1953 in Madison, WI and grew up in Hayward, CA the son of Nelson and Inez (Smith) Macintire. He was proceeded in death by his father Nelson L. Macintire, birth mother Mable...
Kimberly Jensen
Apr 6, 2014
Kimberly Johnson Jensen, age 54, of Middleton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6. She was born in Ames, Iowa, on March 14, 1960, the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Jane (McDonald) Johnson. The family moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1970. Kim graduated from Liberty High School in 1978 and returned to Iowa for college. She...
Nancy Dyke
Apr 5, 2014
Nancy Steiner Van Dyke, widow of Lt. Col. L.N. Van Dyke, passed away on Saturday April 5, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Stevens Point, the daughter of Professor and Mrs. H. R. Steiner. Her older brothers, now deceased, were Robert Steiner of Lancaster, PA. and Dr. John Steiner of Waupaca. Nancy married her...
Jackie Zander
Apr 4, 2014
DeForest - On the morning of April 4, 2014, Jackie Zander was lifted on angel wings to forever reside with Christ. She passed peacefully in the care of loved ones at UW Hospital. Jackie lived her life in loving service. Born on July 8, 1959 in Portage, Wisconsin with her immense faith in Christ, she viewed each day...
Betty Plumer
Apr 4, 2014
MADISON - Betty L. Plumer, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 2, 1925 to Art and Emma (Daniels) Wakeford. Betty graduated from Delavan High School in 1943. After graduation, Betty worked at a Delavan Defense Plant in...
William Hauser
Apr 4, 2014
Madison - William L. Hauser, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2014. He was born on May 20, 1918 in Portsmouth, Iowa to the late William Ludwig Hauser and Minnie Hauser (McKeighan). William proudly served his country in World War 2, enlisting in 1942 and serving as a radio man and a...
Ella Frye
Apr 4, 2014
Madison - Ella J. Frye, age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, April 04, 2014 at Sebring Assisted Living. Ella was born in Sun Prairie, WI on November 21, 1920 to the late Herman and Julia (Sweet) Woerpel. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School and was united in marriage to the late Clayton P. Frye on August 31,...
Elizabeth Burgweger
Apr 3, 2014
Elizabeth Bronwyn Burgweger (Litzie) died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2014 of complications from cancer. Born in Evanston Illinois on October 20, 1948, Litzie grew up on a dairy farm in Kirkland Illinois, where her brother still farms. Growing up on the farm established a life-long connection and respect for Mother Earth and a love of gardening and...
Mary Whitters
Apr 3, 2014
In Loving Memory Mary Porter Whitters, age 97, formerly of Platte City, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Mary was born August 4, 1916 in Platte County, Missouri where she resided until moving to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin in September 1999 to be near her daughter Ann. She married...
Verle Wolf
Apr 3, 2014
MONONA-Verle Phillip Wolf, age 57, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Verle was born on August 31, 1956, in Beloit, WI. Verle attended Monona Grove High School and set many records for wrestling, graduating in 1974. Verle was a veteran, serving with the United States Marine Corp. His interests included; History and Trivia,...
Irving Collins
Apr 2, 2014
Irving "Bud" C. Collins Jr., age 96, passed away on April 2, 2014 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 24, 1917 in Stoughton, WI, the son of Irving and Emma (Quam) Collins. He married Mary C. Strong on April 15, 1942 at her grandmother's home in Dodgeville. Irving graduate from Stoughton High School...
Walter Turner
Apr 2, 2014
MADISON - Walter Douglas Turner, 88, died on April 2, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care, surrounded by his family. Walt was born February 12, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Walter William Turner and Ruth (Rogers) Turner. Raised in Fort Wayne, Walt graduated from Yale University and received his JD degree from the University of Indiana. In 1949,...
Usaf Ret.
Apr 1, 2014
Sun Prairie - USAF Maj. Charles W. Markle Ret., age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Waunakee Manor. He was born on February 13, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Hershel Glenn and Jessie (Broadlick) Markle . Charles graduated from Howe High School and attended Butler University both in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been...
Judith Percy
Mar 31, 2014
Judith L. Percy age 61 passed away on Monday March 31, 2014 surrounded by friends. She was born in Bethesda, Maryland on Oct 6, 1951 to Hugh and Barbara (Fish) Percy. Judy was an avid outdoors woman, spending her warm months hiking or gardening, and winters snowshoeing. She was a talented seamstress, and owner of Orange Bug Creations....
Polly Fosdick
Mar 31, 2014
MIDDLETON - Pauline "Polly" Thornton Boswell Fosdick died March 31 at Attic Angel Place. She was born in Fort Worth, TX, August 24, 1921. When she was 10, the family moved to Evanston, IL. She graduated from Evanston Township High School before earning her B.A. in English in 1943 from the University of Texas, where she was a...
Dolores Purcell
Mar 30, 2014
Dolores J. Purcell, age 83, died on Sunday March 30, 2014 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 3, 1931 in Janesville, the daughter of the late Leslie Inman and Jane Borst. Dolores is a 1949 graduate of Oregon High School. She married LeRoy Purcell on October 20, 1951 in Holy Mother...
John Vergeront
Mar 28, 2014
John Vergeront died peacefully at his home in Madison, two weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. John spent his childhood in Black River Falls and Barron, and he remained deeply attached to small town Wisconsin life even though he lived the rest of his life in Madison and Milwaukee. After graduating from West High School in Madison, John...
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