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.

Lee Clayton

Lee Clayton

May 7, 2014

MADISON- Lee Clayton, 76, died at home on May 7, 2014, after living with Parkinson's disease for 25 years. Born March 23, 1938 in Crookston, MN, Lee grew up near Lockhart, MN as the eldest of Frank and Mary Clayton's four sons. He spent his pre-school years in the company of his English grandfather Herbert Clayton exploring the...

Roberta Baker

Roberta Baker

May 7, 2014

Roberta "Amy" Browning Baker died on May 7, 201 4. Roberta was born on October 26, 1933, the youngest child of Charles Browning and Patricia Manion Browning's seven children. The young child, Roberta, was enamored by the radio show "Amos and Andy" and would stand in front of the radio asking for "Amy and Andy". From that childhood...

Joseph Lawton

Joseph Lawton

May 7, 2014

Madison - Our beloved Joe died peacefully at home on May 7, 2014 at the age of 79. He was born April 1, 1935 in Wigan, England, son of Sarah and Arthur Lawton. While studying in London, Joe met his future wife Pauline, they were married in June 1960. Joe began his career by teaching and he furthered...

Daniel Orloff

Daniel Orloff

May 7, 2014

Madison: Daniel Lloyd Orloff, age 92, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from Oakwood Village - West. He was born in a Michigan farmhouse on March 20, 1922, to Paul and Martha Lydia Orloff. The family moved to Milwaukee where Dan was baptized to a saving grace in Jesus at the young...

Thelma Stolen

Thelma Stolen

May 7, 2014

Stoughton- Thelma A. Stolen, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Cottage Grove on March 15, 1914, the daughter of James and Mina (Torgeson) Olson. Thelma was united in marriage to Tom Stolen on January 26, 1935. Together they farmed all their lives in Pleasant Springs on...

Dennis Verstegen

Dennis Verstegen

May 6, 2014

MADISON - Dennis Allen Verstegen, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Dennis was born on August 20, 1939, in Combined Locks, Wis., and received a BS in Engineering and Industrial Management from GMI Engineering and Management Institute in Flint, Michigan. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Oldsmobile, Marathon Paper and designed parts for the...

Margery Heitz

Margery Heitz

May 5, 2014

Sun Prairie/Waterloo/Madison - Margery "Marge" Mae (White) Heitz, age 80 passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2014. She was born on May 7, 1933 the daughter of Fletcher and Loretta (Setz) White. She graduated in 1951 from Waterloo High School. On September 27, 1952, Marge was united in marriage to Gordon F. Heitz in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Together...

John Dahl

John Dahl

May 5, 2014

Middleton / Waunakee: Dr. John C. Dahl, age 86, died on Monday May 5, 2014 at Waunakee Manor. Dr. Dahl was born on January 30, 1928 along with his identical twin brother, Lawrence, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the son of C.H and Leona (Lewis) Dahl. Dr. Dahl received a B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in...

Tami Pfaff

Tami Pfaff

May 4, 2014

Sun Prairie - Tami S. Pfaff, age 48, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Sunday, May 4, 2014 after a brave four year fight with cancer. She was born on May 18, 1965 in Madison, Wisc, the daughter of Lloyd and Cathy (Engelke) Bram. She married the love of her life Mark...

Hazel Jacobs

Hazel Jacobs

May 4, 2014

Madison - Hazel Clara Jacobs, age 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014 while at Karmenta Nursing Home. Hazel was born on May 15, 1912 in Madison, the daughter of Ralph and Helena Hankey. Hazel married Alvin Jacobs on April 25, 1942 in Jefferson, Missouri. Alvin preceded her in death on April 27, 1974. Hazel was...

Bonnie Baptist

Bonnie Baptist

May 4, 2014

Fitchburg: Bonnie J. Baptist, age 69, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Sunday, May 4th, 2014 surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Boone, IA on June 1st, 1944. She was raised in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from East High School. Bonnie was married to William Baptist on June 7th, 1980 and they were married...

Hildreth O'Herrin

Hildreth O'Herrin

May 3, 2014

In Loving Memory Hildreth "Ann" ( Newby) O'Herrin, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, May 3, 2014. She was born September 2, 1925 in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn and Cordelia (Barnes) Newby. She was united in marriage to Bill O'Herrin on June 12, 1948. She graduated from Marquette University School of Dental...

Catherine Mytnik

Catherine Mytnik

May 3, 2014

In Loving Memory Catherine "Auntie" Mytnik, age 101, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014. She was born in Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin, on November 23, 1912.She lived in Chicago, Illinois; Mt. Home, Arkansas; and Sun Prairie, WI. She was married to the love her life, Frank Mytnik, who passed in 1988. Catherine had no children of her own, but...

Maximiliane Allers

Maximiliane Allers

May 2, 2014

New Glarus - Maximiliane Allers, age 69, passed away on May 2, 2014 while under the care of Agrace HospiceCare Inc. Cress Funeral Homes is assisting the family with their cremation needs.

Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private

Georgette Fiedler

Georgette Fiedler

May 2, 2014

Madison - Georgette M. "Georgie" Fiedler, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 5, 1929 in Milwaukee, the daughter of George E. and Evelyn L. (Werner) Baltus. Georgie met her husband, James P. Fiedler, at Shorewood High School and, on August 30 1952, they...

Margaret Nelson

Margaret Nelson

May 2, 2014

MADISON - Margaret Viola Nelson died at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg on May 2 from complications of breast cancer. Margaret was born on March 2, 1941 in Elbow Lake, MN to Elmer L. and R. Viola (Ellison) Nelson. She grew up on a farm near Elbow Lake and attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, earning her...

Robert Cipra

Robert Cipra

May 1, 2014

Sun Prairie - Robert "Bob" J. Cipra, age 77 passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born on March 7, 1937 in Prairie du Chein, the son of Leo and Gladys (Folbrecht) Cipra. Bob grew up in Wauzeka, moved to DeForest for three years and spent the past 22...

Kathleen Kruger

Kathleen Kruger

May 1, 2014

FITCHBURG - Kathleen M. Kruger (71) had a beautiful, peaceful passing surrounded by her siblings, children and grandchildren at Agrace Hospice on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Cancer and pulmonary fibrosis won the yearlong battle, but the "Queen of Color" put up one heck-of-a fight. Born a Golden Gopher, she converted to Badgerism when she moved to Madison during...

Clarence Bozarth

Clarence Bozarth

May 1, 2014

MIDDLETON - Clarence Victor Bozarth, age 88, died on Thursday May 1, 2014 at his home in Middleton. He was born February 7, 1926 in Kewanna, Indiana, the son of the late Alvin and Jennie (Hendry) Bozarth. He worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Roann, Indiana while in High School from 1942- 1944. Clarence is a 1951 graduate...

James Marschall

James Marschall

Apr 30, 2014

Madison- James F. Marschall, age 73, died at home Wednesday, April 30, 2014 of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Jim was born in Fond du Lac, WI. on March 7, 1941, the son of the late Walter and Esther (Haberkorn) Marschall. He graduated from Rosendale High School in 1959 and received a B.S. in economics...

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