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.

Aileen Meyer

Aileen Meyer

Mar 4, 2014

Sun Prairie/ Madison Aileen C. Meyer, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Oakwood Meadows Assisted Living. She was born on August 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Matthew and Catherine Kramer. She started her working career as a flight attendant for American Airlines. On October 15, 1955 she was united in...

Michael Wentworth

Michael Wentworth

Mar 4, 2014

Sun Prairie - Michael "Mike" H. Wentworth, age 54 passed away with loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at UW Hospital following complications from a recent heart surgery. He was born on December 6, 1959 in Edgerton, Wisconsin the son of Lyle and Kathleen (Geiter) Wentworth. On May 5, 1984, Mike was united in...

Delores Stutzman

Delores Stutzman

Mar 3, 2014

Delores N. Stutzman, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 3, 2014.She was born December 24, 1931 in Shawano, Wisconsin, daughter to Elmer and Effie ( Robbins) Krause. Delores was united in marriage to Robert Stutzman on July 7, 1950 in Shawano, WI. Delores then moved to Spokane, Washington. Once Robert was discharged from...

Joyce Knudson

Joyce Knudson

Mar 3, 2014

Joyce A. Knudson Joyce A. Knudson, age 94, departed this vale of tears and went home to her Lord on March 3, 2014. Joyce was born on July 17, 1919 in Fennimore, Wis., the daughter of William and Mary (Fischer) Riddiough. On Aug. 12, 1939 she was united in marriage to Elwood A. Knudson.Together they operated the Golden...

Ruth Herbeck

Ruth Herbeck

Mar 3, 2014

Stoughton - Ruth Jane Herbeck, "Ruthie", age 87, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2014. She was born on August 5, 1926 in Elroy, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frederick and Wilhelmenia Jensen. She was united in marriage to Daniel Frank Herbeck on August 4, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elroy, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death...

Joyce Brown

Joyce Brown

Mar 3, 2014

MADISON-Joyce Carol Brown, age 81, died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on December 30, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Vlasta Zahradka. She was united in marriage to William J. Brown on July 26, 1952. Joyce worked at the family owned dry cleaners while raising her four children. She...

Martha Reinke

Martha Reinke

Mar 2, 2014

MADISON - Martha ("Marty") Volk Reinke, 71, passed away on March 2, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on May 14, 1942, in Madison, WI to Wayne N. Volk and Dorcas Rewey Volk. Martha grew up in Shorewood Hills, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin High School in Madison in 1960. After...

Gordon Haack

Gordon Haack

Feb 28, 2014

Madison- Gordon Lee Haack, 88, passed away on Friday, February 28th�2014, at Wisconsin Veterans home in King, WI. He was born on July 20, 1925 in Madison, the son of Lewis and Esther (Therkleson) Haack. He married Helen Karow on September 29, 1943 in Madison. Gordon served in the Army Signal Corps in China, Burma and India during...

Dottie Leggett

Dottie Leggett

Feb 28, 2014

DOTTIE JOYCE (Ashley) LEGGETT was born on March 11, 1929 in Spencer, Indiana, the first-born child of Rev. John Herschell Ashley and Dorotha Lucille (Ranard) Ashley. Her childhood was lived in Indiana until her family moved to Illinois where she graduated from Wheaton Community High School in 1947. In the fall she entered Bethel College in St. Paul,...

Marion Stoker

Marion Stoker

Feb 27, 2014

Sun Prairie - Marion F. Stoker, age 73, passed peacefully at home on February 27, 2014 surrounded by her family. Marion was born July 27, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin to Robert and Veda Haas. Marion is survived by her husband, Bill of 52 years; her three children, Rob, Scott (Erika) and Sally Benz (Bryan); her five teenage grandchildren,...

Linda Williams

Linda Williams

Feb 26, 2014

Sun Prairie - Linda "Lin" Kathleen Williams, age 66, unexpectedly passed into eternal life on February 26th, 2014. Lin was born, the daughter of Nathan and Mary Williams on May 21, 1947. Lin attended Madison West High School and continued her education at Madison Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin Madison. Lin had a long career...

Richard Bevan

Richard Bevan

Feb 25, 2014

Madison- Richard John Bevan age 77 passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1937 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, the son of Arthur and Alberta (Lane) Bevan. Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country from 1956 to 1960. On October 18, 1958 Richard was...

James Love

James Love

Feb 25, 2014

Madison- James R. Love (Jim), Professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was 93 years old. Jim was born on September 20, 1920 on a farm outside of Rugby, North Dakota to Lee and Gladys Love. He grew up in Rugby with two brothers and a...

Jeffrey Peronto

Jeffrey Peronto

Feb 25, 2014

Madison - Jeffrey Lee Peronto, age 64, passed into eternal life on February 25th, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with renal cancer. Jeff was born on June 14, 1949 in Milwaukee to Lillian and Leroy Peronto. Educated at Marquette University HS and UW-Madison, he worked as a musician and teacher for 37 years. Jeff was most...

Gary Gaard

Gary Gaard

Feb 24, 2014

MADISON - Gary R. Gaard, passed away at his home on February 24 at the age of 72, after a year long battle with Melanoma. He was born on August 2, 1941 in Eau Claire, the son of Doris and Melvin Gaard. Gary graduated from the UW River Falls in 1963 with a degree in Agriculture. He married...

Michael Meyer

Michael Meyer

Feb 24, 2014

Middleton- Michael J. Meyer passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2014. Mike was born on August 25, 1950 to John Meyer and Mary (Krueger) Maloney in Madison, WI where he grew up. He was employed with Frank Beer and Liquor as a fork lift operator for thirty-four years before retiring. When not working, Mike...

Leslie Call

Leslie Call

Feb 23, 2014

Stoughton- Leslie S. Call, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014. He was born in Albion Township, on October 26, 1927, the son of James and Clara Call. Leslie served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of the...

Raymond Herritz

Raymond Herritz

Feb 23, 2014

Madison - Raymond "Ray" L. Herritz, 78 of Madison, passed away at Karmenta Nursing Home on Sunday, February 23, 2014, surrounded by his family. Ray was born on July 29, 1935 to Gustav and Elsie (Groener) Herritz. He spent much of his childhood in Baraboo before his family moved to Madison. Ray enlisted in the US Navy in...

Sheila Gerard

Sheila Gerard

Feb 22, 2014

Sheila M. (Hoffman) Gerard, age 66, passed away peacefully at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab on Saturday, February 22, 2014 after a courageous battle with Rectal Cancer. Sheila was born in Madison, Wisc on April 10, 1947, to Clarence and Arlene Hoffman. Sheila married Michael Gerard on April 11, 1970. Sheila was a gentle soul; she was always there...

Mary Latschar

Mary Latschar

Feb 21, 2014

Madison - Mary Ellen Latschar, 71, of Madison, Wisconsin died February, 21, 2014.She was born September 9, 1942 to the late Dr. Milton and Mrs. Alta Mae Latschar in Kansas. Mary Ellen graduated from Cartersville High School in 1960 and received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1964 where she also enjoyed...

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