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.
Helen Wojick
Jan 15, 2014
Helen Antoinette Pucilowski Wojick, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2014. She was born November 25,1926 in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Dominic and Bronsilawa (Malesinska) Pucilowski. She married the late Kenneth C. Wojick on January 12, 1946 in Camden, NJ. Helen volunteered for many years at St. Mary's Hospital and at Oakwood Village...
Larry Peters
Jan 15, 2014
PETERS, Larry Edward, of West Palm Beach, FL and Madison, WI, age 72, passed away peacefully at home, fighting to the end, with his wife, Donna, and his dogs by his side on January 15, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, and our courageous hero. In 1970 Larry was the first transplant patient...
Bobbi Benedict
Jan 15, 2014
Janesville/Madison WI. Bobbi Irene (Duda) Benedict passed away at Belmont Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was born on September 4, 1923 in Salem, Ohio. After high school, Bobbi married Floyde E. Benedict on July 18, 1951. She worked as an x-ray technician in Miami, FL and Milwaukee, WI while her husband attended the University of...
Frances Mossey
Jan 15, 2014
MADISON - Francis Elizabeth (Susie) Mossey, age 97, left this world January 15 to meet up with her husband, John and other loved ones in heaven. Susie was the daughter of Sam and Mary Everson of McFarland. She had 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by one brother, Norman along with a sister in law and many...
Bernard Feder
Jan 14, 2014
Bernard Feder died at age 89 on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Madison after a brief illness. He was born in the Bronx, NY on March 31, 1924. Bernie grew up in New York City, served in the U.S. Army during the final phase and after the end of the second World War, and received a BA in...
Sherman Dutch
Jan 14, 2014
Sherman Lloyd Dutch, age 90, was talking about growing up in Madison during the depression. His poverty level was acute, some would call it abject poverty, but not Sherman. His Mother, Rachel (Sweet) Dutch had emigrated from Russia and had a 2nd grade education. His Father, Nathan, had no job, his only source of income was rolling his...
Sharon Olsen
Jan 13, 2014
Stoughton- Sharon Ann (Arnold) Olsen, age 66, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on January 30, 1947, the daughter of Butch and Shirley Arnold of Stoughton. Sharon married Kenneth G. Olsen on January 18, 1969 and they were happily married for 45 years. Together they had four wonderful children:...
Leo Becker
Jan 13, 2014
Madison, WI / East Durham, NY - Leo F. Becker, age 89, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg, WI. He was born on August 21, 1924 to John and Mabel (Fancher) Becker in Gilboa, NY. Leo was born and raised on a farm in Gilboa. After working on the family farm, Leo also...
Robert Lund
Jan 13, 2014
Cambridge- Robert "Bob" Lund, age 40, died on Monday, January 13, 2014 as a result of an accident at work. He was born on April 15, 1973, the son of Eugene and Mary Lou Midthun Lund. Bob grew up on a dairy farm in the Town of Christiana. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1991. Bob worked...
Adam Stevanovic
Jan 13, 2014
Sun Prairie - Adam Stevanovic, age 41 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2014. He was born on December 22, 1972, the son of Adeline and Aleksander Stevanovic. Adam worked at Webcrafter's Inc. as a machine operator. He will be remembered for his passion of God, Star Trek and board games. Adam enjoyed the company of friends...
Darlene Olson
Jan 13, 2014
MADISON - Darlene Mary Olson, age 88, has passed away on Monday Jan.13, 2014 at home after a courageous fight with lung and breast cancer over the last several years. Since the first week of Nov., she was told the cancer had spread, and it was a no win situation. For the last month or more she has...
Sally Jensen
Jan 13, 2014
Sun Prairie - Sally Ann Jensen, age 80, passed away on January 13, 2014 at Highlands House in Sun Prairie. Sally was born on February 22, 1933 in Racine, WI, the daughter of Frank and Justine Smith. Sally was united in marriage to Glenn Jensen on August 15, 1956 in Racine, WI. Sally was a long standing member...
Ruby Schroeder
Jan 13, 2014
New Lisbon/Deerfield- Ruby Schroeder, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 in Mauston. She was born in Stoughton on January 2, 1932, the daughter of Gordon and Clara Hanson. Ruby was a longtime resident of Deerfield. She attended Oak Park Grade School and graduated from Deerfield High School. Ruby was a member of St. Paul's Liberty...
Arliss Halverson
Jan 12, 2014
Stoughton- Arliss Halverson passed away peacefully at home with her sisters by her side on Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was born on July 9, 1938 at Stoughton Hospital. Arliss is survived by her two sisters, Marilyn and Betty. She was preceded in death by her dear parents, Goodwin Halverson in 1991 and Genevieve (Hougan) Halverson in 1962....
Edwin Hellenbrand
Jan 12, 2014
Ashton - Edwin "Eddie" Hellenbrand, age 86, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was born Sept 8, 1927 to Clemens and Laura (Wipperfurth) Hellenbrand. He married Rosalie "Rosie" Sauk on May 10, 1955. Eddie served in the Army and was employed at Madison Kipp Corporation....
Ruth Blanch
Jan 11, 2014
Madison - Ruth Blanch, 93, died at Wynwood West Saturday, January 11, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Sumner, Iowa on June 12, 1920 to Leonard and Anna Dienst. She was married to Ray Blanch on September 8, 1940. She moved to Madison in 1953 and was a homemaker for her entire life....
Shirley Sanders
Jan 11, 2014
McFarland- Shirley Sanders, age 53, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Viroqua on May 13, 1960, the daughter of Argyle and Ruby (Lang) Revels. On August 18, 1979 Shirley married Francis "Jim" Sanders. She loved to bake cookies and was well known for her banana bread...
Mary Leahan
Jan 11, 2014
In Loving Memory Mary Jane Leahan, age 91, passed away January 11, 2014 at Prairie Gardens. She was born in Madison at St. Mary's Hospital on May 9, 1922 to Millard F. and Lucina Bell (Heberling) Norris. Mary Jane graduated from Sun Prairie High School and then followed her sister Ida May to the University of Chicago Nursing...
Mary Ryan
Jan 11, 2014
WAUNAKEE-Mary Ryan, age 70, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on January 11, 2014. She was born in Austin, Minnesota on April 29, 1943, to Robert and Delphine(George) Thill of Rose Creek, Minnesota. She graduated in 1965 from Viterbo College in LaCrosse, Wisconsin with a B.S. in Education. She taught elementary school for 20...
Keith Herrick
Jan 11, 2014
In Loving Memory Keith "Jere" Wayne Herrick, age 88, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born December 29, 1925 in Nekoosa, son of Charles and Helen ( Linser) Herrick. Keith married Mary McCabe on February 9, 1952 in Madison. In 1949, Keith graduated from Lawrence College, after which he became industrial relations manager for Thatcher...
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