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.

Linda Zimmerman

Linda Zimmerman

Feb 9, 2014

In Loving Memory Linda C. Zimmerman, age 52, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 9, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born October 5, 1961 in Madison, the daughter to Donald and Mary Lou (Zeihl) Larson. Linda was united in marriage to Jeff Zimmerman on November 10, 1984 in Sun Prairie. Linda...

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Feb 8, 2014

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Betty Demopoulos

Betty Demopoulos

Feb 8, 2014

MADISON - Betty Demopoulos, age 86, passed away on February 8th, 2014 at Attic Angels in Middleton. She was born on September 30, 1927 the daughter of proud Greek immigrants John and Assimo (Tsibouris) Sarris in Antigo, Wisconsin. She met her future husband Dino at a wedding but when he didn't ask her to dance, she teased him...

Thomas Rostad

Thomas Rostad

Feb 8, 2014

MADISON - Thomas James Rostad, president and co-owner of Dane County Title Company, passed away on Feb. 8, 2014, at The Don & Marilyn Anderson Agrace HospiceCare Center of Madison. Tom, 65, was born in Fargo, ND, and grew up across the Red River in Moorhead, MN. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Genie Campbell Rostad,...

Donald Marcy

Donald Marcy

Feb 7, 2014

Donald "Don" Marcy, age 86, passed away on February 7, 2014 after a short illness. Don was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on June 30, 1927 to Howard G. and Edith (Zastrow) Marcy. Several years later he and his father moved to Almond, Wisconsin to live with Don's Grandmother Alice Marcy. Don attended Almond Public Schools and...

Robert Storck

Robert Storck

Feb 7, 2014

MADISON--Robert K. "Bob" Storck passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, February 7, 2014. Bob fought a courageous, dignified battle with brain cancer, never once complaining, and always determined to wake up every day to do his best. He went out on his own terms, in a way so very typical of Bob, with ZZ...

Eileen Garrett

Eileen Garrett

Feb 7, 2014

Madison- Eileen M. Garrett died on February 7, 2014, after a short illness. She was born in Proctor, MN on March 10, 1922, to Mary and Paul Carow, and grew up in Madison. After receiving a BA from UW-Madison, she trained as an accountant and then worked in Detroit and San Francisco. New Orleans was the next city...

Lon Pryor

Lon Pryor

Feb 6, 2014

Lon Pryor, also known as Lawrence or Junior, age 80 of Madison, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 6, 1933 in Lambert, Mississippi the son of Charlie and Eva (Dell) Pryor. Lon lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Chicago, Illinois before making Madison, Wisconsin his home. He loved fishing and...

Robert Stenli

Robert Stenli

Feb 6, 2014

Edgerton - Robert L. Stenli, age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospital after his second battle with cancer. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Rockdale, WI; son of Daniel and Clara (Helgerson) Stenli. He was united in marriage on June 19, 1971 to Carol Engelke in LaCrosse, WI. He attended Cambridge...

Robert Fisher

Robert Fisher

Feb 5, 2014

Madison - Robert J. Fisher, age 77 passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his home with family by his side. He was born on April 22, 1936 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of Charles and Doris Fisher. Robert graduated from Delaware High School in Ohio. He then went on to Marion College in Marion, Indiana where...

Raife Melloch

Raife Melloch

Feb 5, 2014

Oregon- Raife Aries Melloch, age 44, passed away on Wednesday, February 05, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on December 27, 1969 in Chicago, IL to the parents of Marc and Jean (Jarvi) Melloch. In 1976, he moved to Floodwood, MN where he grew up and attended Lincoln Elementary and High School. As...

Willard Borchert

Willard Borchert

Feb 5, 2014

Sun Prairie - Willard W. Borchert, age 93 passed away at Prairie Gardens on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He was born on May 4, 1920 in Marshall, the son of William and Hilda (Hoene) Borchert. Willard graduated from Marshall High School and the University of Whitewater. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII. In...

Mary Collins

Mary Collins

Feb 5, 2014

MADISON-Mary L. Collins, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. She was born April 29, 1930 in Chicago, Ill to Walter and Alice (Granger) Robinson. Mary lived in Woodstock, Illinois for the majority of her life before moving to Madison, Wis. 22 years ago. She worked at Precision Twist in Crystal Lake for 30 years, IGA and...

Darcy Zillner

Darcy Zillner

Feb 4, 2014

Darcy Zillner died early Tuesday morning, February 4th, 2014, from complications due to epilepsy. She was 37 years old. Darcy was a pioneer who blazed a path for those with special needs. She presented challenges to educators and therapists that frequently left them smiling and singing raucous tunes with her. She has left a trail of stickers, bubbles,...

Elaine Reppen

Elaine Reppen

Feb 4, 2014

Elaine K. Reppen, age 90, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014 at Skaalen Home. She was born on April 27, 1923, the daughter of Harold and Tilla (Staff) Nottestad. On November 21, 1945 she married the love of her life Norman Jacob Reppen. Prior to marriage Elaine graduated from UW-Whitewater and taught in a one room school for...

Barbara Cobb

Barbara Cobb

Feb 4, 2014

POWELL, Ohio/ Waunakee - Barbara A. Cobb, age 59, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Barbara was born in Madison to the late Norman and Ariel (Klingelhofer) Nolan. Barbara was retired from Webcrafters, Inc. in Madison. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards with her girlfriends, going to casinos, reading, traveling and...

Pearl Elvekrog

Pearl Elvekrog

Feb 4, 2014

Pearl H. Elvekrog, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Stoughton Hospital on February 4, 2014. Pearl was born on August 29, 1920, daughter of Hans and Petra (Westby) Nelson. She married the love of her life, Oscar Elvekrog on June 8, 1940. They had 56 happy years together. Oscar died on October 10, 1996. Pearl missed him...

Thomas Hunt

Thomas Hunt

Feb 2, 2014

In Loving Memory Hunt, Thomas James, age 65 died on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was born on August 14, 1948 in Madison to Ermil and La Vonne(McDowell) Hunt. Tom graduated from Lafollette High School in 1966. After he graduated high school he became a...

Lois Parsons

Lois Parsons

Feb 2, 2014

IN MEMORIAM----LOIS WESTBURY PARSONS December 22, 1924-February 2, 2014 Long-time Madison resident Lois Inez Westbury Parsons, age 89, passed away Sunday morning, February 2 in nursing care at Oakwood Village West. Lois was born December 22, 1924 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, the only child of Mildred (Schawalder) and Thomas Westbury. She attended school in Altoona,...

Dachelle Hughes

Dachelle Hughes

Feb 2, 2014

In Loving Memory Dachelle Marie Hughes, age 48, passed away at home on February 2, 2014. Dachelle was born September 10, 1965, daughter of Davilee (Bass) and Gerald Marble. She enjoyed cats, jewelery, old movies and playing on her computer. Dachelle is survived by her children Ryan and Katy; parents Davilee and Gerald Marble; sister Misti (Tom) Myer...

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