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.
Jayne Benoy
Mar 19, 2014
Jayne Ann Oashgar-Benoy Sun Prairie/Eastman --- Jayne Ann Oashgar-Benoy, 66, passed away on March 19, 2014 at the hospital in Boscobel. Jayne was born June 14, 1947 in Madison to Robert (Bob) and Joan (Hein) Vinje. She was raised in Sun Prairie and attended schools there, graduating from Sun Prairie Senior High with the Class of 1965. Jayne...
Bonnie Johnson
Mar 19, 2014
MADISON - Bonita Rae "Bonnie" Johnson, age 66 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at St. Mary's hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. Bonnie was born on August 6, 1947 in Frederic, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roland and Marian (Anderson) Lundquist. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1965 and the University of Wisconsin...
Alice Motl
Mar 19, 2014
Waterloo/Sun Prairie - Alice Lillian Motl, age 95 passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Karmenta Nursing Home. She was born on June 3, 1918 in Waterloo, the daughter of Arthur and Matta (Kelch) Korth. In 1936, Alice was united in marriage to Clarence Motl in Waterloo. For over 20 years, Alice worked for Central Colony as...
Richard Pritchard
Mar 18, 2014
Madison--Rev. Richard E. Pritchard died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 of natural causes at age 100. Survived by his three children: Rev. Lynn (Dr. Jim W) Renne, Newburgh, Ind., Richie Pritchard, Jr., Madison, William (Anna) Pritchard, Arlington, Wash; two grandchildren: Lise Renne Wosneski, Palatine Ill., Jim P. (Julie) Renne, Newburgh, Ind.; and four great grandchildren: Robby and Peter Wosneski,...
Julie Voiss
Mar 18, 2014
Julie Ann Voiss, age 57, of McFarland entered into heavenly rest on March 18, 2014 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 4, 1957 to Alan and Mary Lou (Bushee) Voiss. Julie grew up in McFarland and attended McFarland High School. At one time she was one of the best female pool...
Dorothy Schiefelbein
Mar 18, 2014
Dorothy E. Schiefelbein (nee Thessin), age 90, passed from this world into her loving Savior's arms early Tuesday morning, March 18. Dorothy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Clarence and Irene Thessin in 1923. She moved to Madison with her family and graduated from Madison West High School in 1941. She attended the University of Wisconsin and then...
John Stuessy
Mar 18, 2014
Madison- John Robert Stuessy passed away far too soon on March 18, 2014. He was born to Robert Stuessy and Sharon (Ehredt) Stuessy on October 17, 1990 in Madison, WI. He was a 2009 high school graduate from Madison Memorial. He went on to UW-Madison where he graduated in 2013 with majors in Computer Science and Computer Engineering....
Daniel Pierotti
Mar 17, 2014
Madison - Social justice activist, retired pastor and arts management consultant Daniel L. Pierotti, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2014 surrounded by family. Dan was born October 27, 1929 in the nurturing embrace of his parents, the late Marion Becker Pierotti and the late Louis M. Pierotti, and their extended family community in rural...
Phyllis Dedrickson
Mar 17, 2014
Madison - Phyllis Schoener Dedrickson, age 83, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on July 6, 1930 in Sioux Falls, SD, the firstborn of eight to the late Ralph and May Stone. She moved to Rapid City, SD and married Tim Shoener. They later moved to Madison, Wisconsin,...
Ronald Streich
Mar 17, 2014
Ronald W. Streich, died on Monday 17, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born October 20, 1948 in Madison, the son of Walter and Alice (Reis) Streich. He married his devoted wife Sue Wild on November 11, 1967 and had one son, Jeff. As a young teenager, Ron was awarded a Boy Scouts...
Emma Holman
Mar 17, 2014
Emma Jean "Winkie" Holman, age 78, of Madison, died on Monday March 17, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born June 24, 1935 in Chicago, IL., the daughter of the late Dorothy Anderson. Winkie is survived by her husband Willard, children; Dorothy (Jimmy), James, Russell (Sue), Floyd, Charles, and Nick. She is...
Mary Sexton
Mar 16, 2014
Mary Imelda Sexton Date of Birth: July 28, 1926 Date of Death: March 16, 2014 Country of Birth: United States Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois Place of Death: Middleton, Wisconsin Memberships: Active in many church, community, and civic organizations throughout her life Biography: Mary Imelda Sexton, formerly of Riverside, Illinois and a resident of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away...
Jerry Scott
Mar 16, 2014
Madison Jerry R. Scott (Scotty), age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2014. He was born in Madison on July 15, 1946 to Harold and Helen (Gottschall) Scott. He was united in marriage to Bonnie (Jacobson) on June 21, 1969. Jerry was employed for over 32 years with the Madison Water Utility. He was an avid...
Ayako Nakada
Mar 16, 2014
Ayako Y. Nakada January 13, 1925-March 16, 2014 Ayako Y. Nakada lived a full, joyful life. Born in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shunski Yoshioka, Ayako met Frank Nakada while working at the Consulate as a translator in New York City. A graduate of Skidmore College, she and Frank would marry in 1959 and reside...
Peggy Ramos
Mar 15, 2014
As in life, Peggy G (DeSelle) Ramos, 80, of Madison was surrounded by her family, as she passed on to eternal life Saturday, March 15th, at Agrace HospiceCare. Peg was born on October 8, 1933 in Pollock, Louisiana. On March 17th, 1962 she married Sam Ramos and moved to Madison where the DeSelle and Ramos families were united...
Maurice White
Mar 15, 2014
Madison - Maurice (Maury) E. White, age 95, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Oakwood Village University Woods, where he died peacefully after years living with Alzheimer's disease. He was born December 14, 1918, on the family farm near Clam Falls, Wisconsin. Maury was one of seven children born to George and Geraldine (Fogle) White. After...
Raymond Chun
Mar 14, 2014
MADISON - Dr. Raymond "Ray" Wai Mun Chun, age 88, resident of Madison since 1958, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Dr. Chun was born in Honolulu, HI on January 21, 1926. In July of 1944 he joined the U.S. Army, serving in WW II, receiving his discharge in December of...
R. Woude
Mar 14, 2014
R. Dick Vander Woude was born on June 17, 1939 in Northwest Iowa to Rich and Madge (Kreykes) Vander Woude. He died on March 14, 2014 due to complications from an accidental fall. He grew up in Okoboji, Iowa. He loved Lake Okoboji where he raced sailboats and was a tour boat captain. In 1961 he married Sondra...
Jeffrey Jeglum
Mar 13, 2014
Madison - Jeffrey A. Jeglum, age 53, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at UW Hospital. He was born on September 8, 1960 the son of Andrew and Deloris (Gorest) Jeglum. Jeff was united in marriage to Kelli English on April 5, 1987 in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoyed fishing and owned his own fishing business. He loved...
Leo Ruesch
Mar 13, 2014
Madison - Leo G. Ruesch, age 65, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 21, 1949, the son of Fredolin and Dorothea (Briscoe) Ruesch in Madison, Wisconsin. On April 29, 1978, Leo was united in marriage to Mary Ann Volk. For...
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