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.
Sigurd Olson
May 25, 2014
Stoughton- Sigurd Olson, age 86, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born in Stoughton on March 27, 1928, the son of Sigurd and Hazel Olson. Sigurd graduated from Stoughton High School in 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1946 at Ft. Sheridan, IL and served his country...
Hope Conley
May 24, 2014
Madison - Hope Demott Wells Conley, age 95, died on May 24th, 2014 at AgraceHospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Hope was born in Madison, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Monona in her parents' honeymoon cottage where they had returned after the birth of their first child, Sidney. She lived most of her life in Wisconsin including...
Betty Ewing
May 23, 2014
McFarland- Betty Jean Ewing, age 66, died on Friday, May 23, 2014, from CorticoBasal Degeneration, a terminal brain disease. She was born in Baldwin on December 28, 1947, the daughter of John and Lucy (Baney) Scott. Betty graduated from Fennimore High School. She worked for many years at Hooper Corporation in Madison and Naviant Inc in Verona until...
Kris Abrams
May 23, 2014
Madison - Kris Anna Abrams, age 53, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 while at her home. Kris was born on February 13, 1961 in Hillsboro, IL, the daughter of Jack and Darlene (Caulk) Abrams. Kris loved crafting, photography and watching her favorite TV series. She also liked to quilt and spend time with her family. She...
Ann Norsetter
May 22, 2014
Madison--Ann K. Norsetter, age 95, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Oakwood Village West in Madison after a brief illness. She was born in Poca, WV on January 24, 1919 the second of seven children born to Charles and Eliza Persinger. Ann graduated from Poca High School in 1937, where she was class valedictorian and winner...
Jeannette Mabie
May 22, 2014
Stoughton- Jeannette G. Mabie, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation with her family by her side. She was born in Eastman on December 7, 1922, the first of six children to George and Bessie (Stagman) Stluka. Jean graduated from Seneca High School. She moved to Beloit and worked for the...
Jackie Matthews
May 21, 2014
MADISON - Jackie L. Matthews, age 64 passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May, 21, 2014 Jackie was born in Madison on March, 18 1950, the daughter of Jacqueline (Dolly) L. Matthews and John J. Matthews. Jackie will be remembered for her love of children, flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, photography and her artistic talents. She had a heart for...
Darlene Theis
May 21, 2014
Sun Prairie - Darlene L. Theis, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Harmony House in Stoughton. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Darlington, Wisconsin the daughter of Clinton and Laura (Larson) Helm. Darlene worked at Central Colony for 35 years. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived...
Larry Chase
May 21, 2014
Sun Prairie - Larry W. Chase, age 62 passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 22, 1951, the son of James and Dorothy (Sarbacker) Chase. For over 22 years, Larry was proud to have served on the Sun Prairie volunteer fire department. On October 27, 2001,...
Malcile Krause
May 20, 2014
Sun Prairie - Malcile E. Krause, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. She was born on August 27, 1912 in Cobb, Wisconsin the daughter of Louis and Edith (Novak) Moran. Malcile was married to Philip Krause on August 17, 1929 in Madison. She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Kietzke,...
Elinor Hill
May 20, 2014
BARABOO - Elinor (Elly) Marie Hill, age 92, a longtime Madison native, who most recently resided in Baraboo, died peacefully surrounded by her family and caregivers at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo on May 20, 2014. Born on April 29, 1922, in Hartville, Ohio, Elinor was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill, her father...
David Hyatt
May 20, 2014
David L. Hyatt, 75, of Waunakee, WI and Eldridge, AL, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 20, 2014. He fought a courageous battle of lung cancer that took him from us way to soon. He was born, October 14, 1938, in Madison, WI to Gilbert and Louise (Gander) Hyatt. He studied to become a brother at...
Gladys Christianson
May 18, 2014
Stoughton- Gladys Christianson, age 104, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Stoughton. She was born in Middleton on February 11, 1910 to Charles and Mary Hanusa. Gladys was a member of First Lutheran Church. She is survived by her son-in-law, Jack Klemm; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Gladys was preceded...
Scholastica Schwarz
May 18, 2014
Dane- Schwarz, Scholastica "Gustie" passed away peacefully on May 18, 2014. Gustie was born on August 14, 1913 to Rochus and Julianna (Yoner) Weichert in North Dakota. On January 24, 1939, she married Clarence Schwarz and had one daughter, Rose. Along with her parents and husband, Gustie is preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. She is...
Betty Ridgely
May 18, 2014
MADISON - Betty Jones Ridgely, age 90, of Madison passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on October 20, 1923 to Richard C. & Nellie Healy Jones in Davenport, IA. She graduated from Clinton, IA High School. She married John A. "Jack" Kramer in 1942. He died in 1955. On...
Johanna Weum
May 17, 2014
Stoughton- Johanna Marie Norgaren Erdahl Weum, age 96, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on her grandparents farm in Pleasant Springs on July 4, 1917, the daughter of George and Gilma (Dahle) Erdahl. On June 2, 1939 Marie married Joseph Weum in Dubuque, Iowa. Together they farmed in the...
Rhea Katz
May 17, 2014
MADISON- Rhea Katz, age 86, died peacefully on May 17, 2014 at home with family present. She was born August 8, 1927 in Milwaukee to Joe and Rose Holzman who lived in Minocqua WI, where she was raised. She attended UW-Madison, where she met Richard (Dick) Katz of Milwaukee whom she married 10-8-1950. They raised their children in...
David Bartlett
May 16, 2014
David E. Bartlett (1917-2014) David E. Bartlett passed away at home on May 8, 2014. He was born on March 18, 1917 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to Grace Zeliff and Clarence Durand Bartlett. David E. Bartlett obtained his D.V.M. from Colorado State University in 1940 and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1952. After a year...
Rusell Welton
May 16, 2014
Professor Rusell Welton, age 80, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born August 25, 1933 in Wausau, the son of Andrew and Freida R. (Reinke) Welton. Rusell graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1951. On September 5, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marlene Kurth in Wausau....
Don Mccloskey
May 15, 2014
MADISON - Donald G. McCloskey, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare from cancer. He was born March 7, 1926, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the son of Helen M. (Gunderson) and Clement E. McCloskey. Don married Irene W. (Hill) on April 10, 1950, and they shared 52 love-filled years until Irene's death...
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