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.
James Johnson
Feb 20, 2014
MADISON - James A. Johnson, aged 80, passed away on February 20, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on March 31, 1933, to the late Martin and Alice Johnson of Edgerton. Jim is survived by his devoted wife Johanna, his daughter Jill (Robert) Joles of Chippewa Falls, two grandchildren; Dr. Thomas (Jessica) Joles and Sarah (Dr. Tim)...
Gladys Bray
Feb 20, 2014
Madison - Gladys Kathryn Bray, age 94, died Thursday, February 20, 2014, spending her final hours in peace with her two beloved grandsons at her side. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on August 17, 1919, the third of four children, to Clara and Charles Mader. She grew up in Wausau and, after graduating from high school, went...
Jerrold Gross
Feb 20, 2014
MADISON - Jerrold P. Gross, age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare after a day spent with loving family and friends. Jerry was born in New York City on April 7, 1940. Until his retirement, he worked as a policy analyst for the state of Wisconsin focusing on apprenticeship training programs, and...
Betty Anderson
Feb 20, 2014
Betty J. Anderson, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Agrace HospiceCare on February 20, 2014. She was born May 14, 1929, the daughter to Alvin and Ida (Hanke) Voight. Betty was united in marriage to Charles Anderson on November 29, 1948 in Madison. Betty and Charles raised six children before Betty worked for Sherring...
Grace Marty
Feb 19, 2014
In Loving Memory Sun Prairie- Grace A. Marty, age 94, entered into the presence of her Lord on February 19, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. Grace was born on November 4, 1919 in Monticello, KY., the daughter of Dora Lee (Alexander) and Edmund Dobbs. Grace had three brothers, George, Curtis (Mary) Dobbs, and Arnold (Ginny) Dobbs, and one sister,...
Ralph Gingles
Feb 19, 2014
MADISON--Ralph A. Gingles, passed away February 19, 2014 at home after several years of deteriorating health. Ralph was born in Ashland, WI on April 22, 1928 to Arthur and Lena (DeBriyn) Gingles. He will long be remembered, loved, and missed. He is lovingly survived by his wife Beverly; daughters Christie (MN) and Lisa (Javier Meneses of Madison); sisters...
James Furstenberg
Feb 19, 2014
James Henry Furstenberg James Henry Furstenberg passed away on February 19, 2014 after a long battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He was born on September 12, 1936 in Marshfield Wisconsin, the fifth child of Edward and Christina Furstenberg. He majored in art education at the University of Wisconsin - Madison (B. S. '58). He received an M. S....
Ian Stewart
Feb 18, 2014
Area Man dies. We are saddened by the unexpected death of Ian James Stewart on February 18, 2014. Everything that loves or is loved has an essence that endures, and Ian LOVED with his whole heart: his essence will endure. The world has lost a very special, bright light. His was a spirit dwarven in nature, for he...
Dona Ireland
Feb 18, 2014
In Loving Memory Sun Prairie-Dona Ireland age 85, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Tuesday Feb. 18th, 2014. She was born on Dec. 19, 1928. The youngest of three children born to Ralph and Gertrude (Tully) Wallace of Waukesha, WI. She grew up in Waukesha and attended Pius XI High School in Milwaukee, WI. In addition to her...
Linda Lane
Feb 18, 2014
Madison- Linda Diane Lane, M.D., North White Wolf Woman (Anishinaabe given), was set free to return to her beloved home, Shambala, on February 18, 2014, a beautiful sunny day from the cliffs high above the Pacific Ocean. There she joined with the great whales and dolphins, playing and dancing, as they too were returning home. The sky that...
Reva Schuetz
Feb 18, 2014
Reva Elaine Schuetz, age 85, was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born on February 13, 1929 in Madison; the daughter of Milton and Lillian (Dunn) Hustad. She married the love of her life Leslie Schuetz on October 24, 1946 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, and embarked on a wonderful adventure. Lifelong...
James Morgan
Feb 18, 2014
MADISON - James R. Morgan, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the age of 87. Jim was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to William and Caroline Morgan on June 13, 1926. He grew up on the shores of Lake Winnebago with five siblings, helping his parents through the depression years by...
Delma Steffensrud
Feb 17, 2014
Madison - Delma B. Steffensrud, n�e Nyhus, passed away peacefully on Monday February 17, 2014, at Meriter Hospital after a brief illness. She was 87, and a long-time member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Delma grew up on the farms of Green and Dane County, attended high school in Mt. Horeb, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She...
Susan Johnson
Feb 17, 2014
Sun Prairie - Susan Jo Johnson, age 49, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at UW hospital in Madison. Susan was born November 17, 1964 in Waupun, Wisconsin, the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Peters) Pautsch. She was united in marriage to John Johnson on September 4, 1999 in Madison. Susan operated the same small business in...
Richard Tolleson
Feb 16, 2014
MADISON - Richard L. "Dick" Tolleson, age 84, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2014 in Madison. He was born October 15, 1929 in Shawnee, OK the son of the late O.W. and Juanita (Casteel) Tolleson. Dick is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, and while focusing on his studies there, he met the love of his...
Edward Seiler
Feb 16, 2014
Waunakee/Dane Edward Seiler, age 83, died on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at his home in Waunakee. He was born in Lodi on Sept. 6, 1930 to Nicholas and Louise (Hochstein) Seiler. Ed served in the Army during the Korean War and was proud of his military service. He married Mary Hellenbrand on Oct. 13, 1953 and they recently...
Alice Parsons
Feb 16, 2014
Alice S. Parsons, age 89, entered into the presence of her Lord on February 16, 2014. Alice was born September 29, 1924, the daughter of late Rev. Lillard and Bernice (Edwards) Southern, in Smithland, Kentucky. After graduating from Hopkins HS, in 1942, she entered Asbury College. She was graduated in 1946 and then taught at Alvin Drew, a...
Phyllis Strandlie
Feb 15, 2014
Stoughton- Phyllis June Stoner Strandlie, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2014, with her family at her side. She was born in Wyandotte, Oklahoma on June 3, 1930, the youngest child of Edward and Bonnie Stoner. Phyllis met her husband, Lawrence "Sonny" Strandlie, in Denver where he was stationed at the U.S. Air Force base....
Violet Hovland
Feb 14, 2014
Madison - Violet L. Hovland, age 93, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on January 12, 1921 to Peter and Ella (Brahs) Lohr in Hartford, Wisconsin. After graduating from Prairie du Sac High School in 1938, Violet went on to receive a BA in Education from UW - Whitewater...
Dorothy Jerisha
Feb 14, 2014
Fitchburg WI / Sebring, FL: Dorothy Ann Jerisha (Dolinshek), age 95, passed away on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014, in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, reuniting with her husband Tony. Dorothy was born on November 19, 1918, in Joliet, Illinois, where she lived the majority of her life. Dorothy married Anthony F. Jerisha Sr. on November 15, 1947, following his return...
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