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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Oliver Weum
Feb 21, 2014
Oliver E. Weum, age 95, passed away at his home on Friday, February 21, 2014. Oliver was born on the family farm in Utica on October 4, 1918, the son of Peder and Caroline (Kalland) Weum. He married the love of his life Helen Howe on Aug 19, 1939 in Dubuque, IA. Over the many years of marriage...
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...
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