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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.

Dorcas Volk

Dorcas Volk

Mar 28, 2014

MADISON - Dorcas Rewey Volk, age 101, died peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014, at home in Shorewood Hills, with family at her side. Dorcas Rewey was born January 14, 1913 at the home of her parents, Jefferson Wiltse Rewey and Mildred (Temple) Rewey, in Rewey, WI. She lived in Rewey for her first seven years before moving...

Herman Theiler

Herman Theiler

Mar 28, 2014

Stoughton- Herman W. Theiler, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014, at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation, with his family at his side. He was born in New Glarus on March 13, 1923 to Swiss immigrants Fred and Freida (Hugli) Theiler. Herman graduated from New Glarus High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served...

June Harm

June Harm

Mar 28, 2014

DeForest - June L. Harm, age 100, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. Her long life on Earth has come to an end, a brief prelude to her eternal life in the loving arms of God. June was born on September 18, 1913, in the DeForest area, the oldest child of Louis and Ada (Monson) Lewison. She...

Suzanne Kading

Suzanne Kading

Mar 28, 2014

MADISON - Suzanne (Macho) Kading passed away on Friday, March 28. She was born on June 22, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to James Macho, Sr. and Madeleine Macho. Suzanne devoted her career to the University of Wisconsin, working for various departments during her tenure there. She was an avid gardener and had a profound love of animals--enjoying long...

Ruth Lieberman

Ruth Lieberman

Mar 28, 2014

MADISON- Ruth H. Erickson Toebaas Lieberman, age 91, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center.

Visitation St. Mary's Care Center 3401 Maple Grove Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53719 3:30 PM Service St. Mary's Care Center 3401 Maple Grove Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53719 4:00 PM

Susan Schutz

Susan Schutz

Mar 28, 2014

MADISON - Susan "Jill" Schutz passed away peacefully at Rest Haven Nursing Home on Thursday, March 28. She was born on November 5, 1943 in Salt Lake City, UT to Dr. Weston Schutz and Jeanne McKown. She attended UW-Oshkosh where she received her master's degree in special education. She taught for over 30 years and spent her last...

Geraldine Bein

Geraldine Bein

Mar 28, 2014

Stoughton - Geraldine Ann (Nelson) Bein, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on February 22, 1927 the second of three children to Clarence and Bernice (Tucker) Nelson. Gerry worked outside the home for most of...

Robert Narowetz

Robert Narowetz

Mar 28, 2014

At 92 years of age, Robert Edward Narowetz, passed away on March 28, 2014 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Robert, our "Papa Bear," was born July 21, 1921 in Cary, Illinois. The Bear's early adventures centered around Cary and involved hunting, sports, and academics. His father Frank Narowetz passed away when he and his brother Bud were...

Theresa Hare

Theresa Hare

Mar 27, 2014

Madison, WI has lost a good one. Theresa Marie Hare (Castagna) went to Heaven on March 27, 2014. She fought one helluva fight and did it her way. Cue the Frank Sinatra music! Her spirit still lives on with all who were fortunate to know Theresa. She touched everyone she ever knew. She was fun, funny, hard-working, friendly,...

Russell Bancroft

Russell Bancroft

Mar 26, 2014

MADISON - Russell H. Bancroft, age 79, resident of Madison for 37 years, longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church, passed away March 26, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. His family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the community of Madison for their kindness and generosity of spirit that has been shown. A...

William Martin

William Martin

Mar 26, 2014

Sun Prairie - William Gilbert Martin, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. William (Bill) was born October 10, 1928 in Walworth, Wisconsin, the son of Gilbert and Marian (Miller) Martin. Bill was married to Gloria Hill on March 22, 1947. He recently lost Gloria, the love of this life,...

Edith Engman

Edith Engman

Mar 25, 2014

MADISON - Edith Lavender Engman passed away on March 25, 2014 in Madison. But nobody called her Edith. Edie was born on October 9, 1924 in Amarillo, Texas. Soon thereafter, she moved north with her older sister Mabel and her mother Mamie Lavender, finally settling in Illinois. She met Chuck Engman, Jr. at a dance while both were...

Violette Lauridsen

Violette Lauridsen

Mar 24, 2014

Violette Marie Lauridsen, 89, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Vicki, moved to Wisconsin in 1945 to marry Robert Solem. They built a home outside of Middleton, where they raised their two children: Eric and Cynthia. Vicki was a trained nurse, educated at Methodist College of Nursing...

Lester Mcchesney

Lester Mcchesney

Mar 23, 2014

Madison - Lester F. McChesney passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was born in Dane, Wisconsin on December 6, 1928 to Frederick and Palma McChesney. Lester graduated from Lodi High School where he excelled in basketball, football, baseball, choir, and music. By his early twenties Les was an accomplished...

Leroy Gross

Leroy Gross

Mar 22, 2014

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Richard Mueller

Richard Mueller

Mar 22, 2014

Middleton- Mueller, Richard Edward, our brother, friend, and father of three wonderful children left us all with heavy hearts on March 22, 2014. Rich's favorite times were spent with his family discussing Badger basketball, football, and of course the Green Bay Packers, usually over a meal that he had prepared. His passion for cooking, it had to be...

Carole Drives

Carole Drives

Mar 21, 2014

Madison - Carole Jo Drives, age 80, died peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2014. Carole Jo was born August 16, 1933 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Gus and Bernadette Drives. She was a proud graduate of West High School and was involved in many of their alumni events. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with...

Lillian Lerner

Lillian Lerner

Mar 21, 2014

Madison - Lillian Lerner, age 98 passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born on September 30, 1915, the daughter of Frank and Marie (Mazanic) Sedivy. Lillian was the youngest of 8 children and lived the majority of her life in Cicero, Illinois. On June 25, 1949, Lillian was united in marriage to Edward "Ed" Lerner...

Edwina Kalkiewicz

Edwina Kalkiewicz

Mar 19, 2014

Edwina "Lois" Downing Kalkiewicz, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2014. Edwina was born March 30, 1927 in International Falls, Minnesota, daughter of Edwin and Crystal Bell (Pettersen) Powers. She was united in marriage to Donald L. Downing on June 22, 1946 in Milwaukee. After Donald passed away in 1979, she met and married Leo A....

E. Prieve

E. Prieve

Mar 19, 2014

Madison - E. Arthur "Al" Prieve, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2014 with his daughter by his side. He was born June 7, 1933 in Princeton, WI to the late Arthur and Regina (Klapper) Prieve. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison-School of Business, where he earned his BBA and MBA. He met his future wife...

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