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.
Rita Maier
Jan 2, 2014
Waunakee/Cross Plains Rita Maier, age 86, died on Thurs. Jan. 2, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, following a short illness. She was born in Dane on March 29, 1927 to Hubert and Elizabeth (Statz) Maly. She married Herman Maier on March 29, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2006. Rita enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing Bingo, raising...
Robert Tandvig
Jan 2, 2014
- Robert E. Tandvig, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at UW Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1945 to Oscar Bertram and Elizabeth Ella (Erb) Tandvig in Madison. Robert loved having coffee and cookies with his friends, telling stories of old Madison, and spending time at his parent's cottage in northern Wisconsin. Robert...
Peter Macwilliams
Jan 1, 2014
MADISON- Peter S. MacWilliams, age 68, of Madison died peacefully in his sleep January 1st, 2014. Pete was born in Concord, NH but was primarily raised in Pleasant Valley, NY. He was a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 1969 and earned a doctorate in Clinical Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan, School of...
Portia Paradise
Jan 1, 2014
When Portia Paradise was in her fifties and living in Italy, her children grown up, she steered her life with determination in a new direction, becoming a student of art restoration at a prestigious institute in Rome. It wasn't long before she could be found high amid scaffolding on bone-chilling winter days working meticulously to restore medieval ceiling...
Carrie Gray
Jan 1, 2014
Carrie Louise Gray, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2014, at her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born on December 6, 1970, in Platteville, Wisconsin. Carrie lived in the Sun Prairie area for most her life, graduating from Sun Prairie High School and then from Edgewood College. She worked at Shopko Pharmacy while going...
Brad Turbyfill
Dec 30, 2013
Madison- Brad Turbyfill, age 31, passed away in an automobile accident on Monday, December 30th, 2013. He was born on February 9th, 1982 in Rockford Illinois, the son for Forest and Virginia (McCartney) Turbyfill. Brad was many things, but what stuck out most of all was his friendship. He had so many people consider him their best friend....
Jean Mccloskey
Dec 30, 2013
Madison - Jean E. McCloskey, age 92, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Clare Bridge in Sun Prairie. Jean died peacefully surrounded and supported by her loving family that she was so very proud of. Jean was born on April 29, 1921 in Highland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Christine...
Gordon Johnsen
Dec 29, 2013
Gordon N. Johnsen, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 29, at Artisan Senior Living in Middleton WI, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on September 18, 1926 to the Reverend Olaf and Esther Johnsen in Concord, MA. Gordon's faith was the foundation of his life. It was always present in his relationships, his work and...
Beverley Everett
Dec 28, 2013
Stoughton - Beverley George Everett, age 83, passed away at the Veterans Hospital of Madison on Dec. 28, 2013. He was born on April 21, 1930 in Hudson, New York, the son of Byron and Ethel (Schwartz) Harder. On June 2, 1951 he married the love of his life Janice Hover and was married 62 years. July 12,...
Ines Stefano
Dec 28, 2013
Born May 11, 1921 in Venice, Italy. She immigrated to Canada and married her husband, Joseph G. Stefano, whom preceded her in death. She lived and traveled in Italy, France, Canada, southern California and spent more than her last decade in the Madison, WI area. She found joy in visiting with friends and family; In vegetable and flower...
Alfred Bernstein
Dec 28, 2013
Alfred E. Bernstein (Al) Age 84 passed away peacefully on December 28, 2013. He was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He attended Christian Brothers High School and graduated from University of Miami after serving in the Air Force. As a single father of four boys, Al moved to Wisconsin in 1973 to become the first Franchisee dealer...
Doris Cooper
Dec 27, 2013
Madison - Doris E. Cooper, age 93, was peacefully called into eternal life on Friday, December 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center, where she resided for the last six months. Doris was born on December 13, 1920 in Norwalk, MI, to William and Alice (Evens) McNeil. She graduated from Manistee County High School at the top of...
Robert Bell
Dec 27, 2013
MADISON--Robert G. Bell peacefully passed away Friday, December 27, 2013, at the UW Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on April 12, 1933 to the late Arnold A. and Alice I. Bell. On June 12, 1954 he married Judith A. James. Bob graduated from the UW-Madison, School of Engineering with a...
Francis Meyer
Dec 26, 2013
Madison - Francis D. Meyer, age 94, died at Chamomile Assisted Living Center on December 26, 2013. He was born to Ruth Meyer on June 19, 1919 in Madison. He served in the U. S. Army for 3 � years. He was employed at Emporium Stores for many years. He is survived by a son, Larry of Madison;...
Ruth Davis
Dec 26, 2013
MADISON--Ruth Greenlee Davis died December 26, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by family. She was born (October 19, 1923) and raised in Chicago and received BA and MA degrees from the University of Chicago. She married Harry Davis on September 6, 1947 and they moved to Beloit in 1948 when he accepted a teaching position at Beloit College....
Shirlee Thompson
Dec 26, 2013
In Loving Memory Shirlee (Manowske) Thompson was unexpectedly called home to eternal life on December 22, 2013. She was born on September 12th to Walter and Mathilda "Tilly" Manowske. Shirlee graduated from Saint Mary Springs, Fond du Lac Wi. On May 7th, 1954 she married the love of her life Richard "Dick" Thompson. In their early years they...
Belle Friedman
Dec 26, 2013
Madison- Belle Goodman Friedman, age 97, died peacefully on December 26, 2013 at Wynwood West, surrounded by her family. She was born in Janesville, WI on April 3, 1916, daughter of the late Solomon & Leah Goodman. Belle married Haskell Friedman in Chicago on March 31, 1940. They were happily married for 64 years. They met at a...
Leroy Hugill
Dec 26, 2013
Leroy Hugill age 72 of Waunakee died on Thurs. Dec. 26, 2013 at St Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 1, 1941 in Dodgeville to Gordon and Jane (Edgington) Hugill. He was employed at Madison Gas & Electric for 40 years and retired in 2003. He married Waltraud Wuth in 1962 and they had resided...
Nadine Duckert
Dec 26, 2013
Stoughton - Nadine" Dina" Duckert was born September 27, 1963 in Madison WI beat the odds significantly by using only natural means, but unfortunately lost her more than heroic battle with cancer on December 26. Her courage and sheer determination were more than remarkable. Dina graduated from Madison West high school in 1981. She earned an Associate Degree...
Elizabeth Rose
Dec 25, 2013
Madison - Elizabeth "Betsy" Rose, age 61, passed away at University Hospital on Wednesday, December, 25, 2013. Betsy was born on October 14, 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Ardyce (Wagner) and Wayne Reams. As an Air Force family they moved around extensively, finally returning and settling in Madison in the late 60's. She graduated from East...
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