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.
Usaf Ret.
Apr 1, 2014
Sun Prairie - USAF Maj. Charles W. Markle Ret., age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Waunakee Manor. He was born on February 13, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Hershel Glenn and Jessie (Broadlick) Markle . Charles graduated from Howe High School and attended Butler University both in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been...
Judith Percy
Mar 31, 2014
Judith L. Percy age 61 passed away on Monday March 31, 2014 surrounded by friends. She was born in Bethesda, Maryland on Oct 6, 1951 to Hugh and Barbara (Fish) Percy. Judy was an avid outdoors woman, spending her warm months hiking or gardening, and winters snowshoeing. She was a talented seamstress, and owner of Orange Bug Creations....
Polly Fosdick
Mar 31, 2014
MIDDLETON - Pauline "Polly" Thornton Boswell Fosdick died March 31 at Attic Angel Place. She was born in Fort Worth, TX, August 24, 1921. When she was 10, the family moved to Evanston, IL. She graduated from Evanston Township High School before earning her B.A. in English in 1943 from the University of Texas, where she was a...
Dolores Purcell
Mar 30, 2014
Dolores J. Purcell, age 83, died on Sunday March 30, 2014 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 3, 1931 in Janesville, the daughter of the late Leslie Inman and Jane Borst. Dolores is a 1949 graduate of Oregon High School. She married LeRoy Purcell on October 20, 1951 in Holy Mother...
John Vergeront
Mar 28, 2014
John Vergeront died peacefully at his home in Madison, two weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. John spent his childhood in Black River Falls and Barron, and he remained deeply attached to small town Wisconsin life even though he lived the rest of his life in Madison and Milwaukee. After graduating from West High School in Madison, John...
Dorcas Volk
Mar 28, 2014
MADISON - Dorcas Rewey Volk, age 101, died peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014, at home in Shorewood Hills, with family at her side. Dorcas Rewey was born January 14, 1913 at the home of her parents, Jefferson Wiltse Rewey and Mildred (Temple) Rewey, in Rewey, WI. She lived in Rewey for her first seven years before moving...
Herman Theiler
Mar 28, 2014
Stoughton- Herman W. Theiler, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014, at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation, with his family at his side. He was born in New Glarus on March 13, 1923 to Swiss immigrants Fred and Freida (Hugli) Theiler. Herman graduated from New Glarus High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served...
June Harm
Mar 28, 2014
DeForest - June L. Harm, age 100, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. Her long life on Earth has come to an end, a brief prelude to her eternal life in the loving arms of God. June was born on September 18, 1913, in the DeForest area, the oldest child of Louis and Ada (Monson) Lewison. She...
Suzanne Kading
Mar 28, 2014
MADISON - Suzanne (Macho) Kading passed away on Friday, March 28. She was born on June 22, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to James Macho, Sr. and Madeleine Macho. Suzanne devoted her career to the University of Wisconsin, working for various departments during her tenure there. She was an avid gardener and had a profound love of animals--enjoying long...
Ruth Lieberman
Mar 28, 2014
MADISON- Ruth H. Erickson Toebaas Lieberman, age 91, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center.
Visitation St. Mary's Care Center 3401 Maple Grove Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53719 3:30 PM Service St. Mary's Care Center 3401 Maple Grove Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53719 4:00 PM
Susan Schutz
Mar 28, 2014
MADISON - Susan "Jill" Schutz passed away peacefully at Rest Haven Nursing Home on Thursday, March 28. She was born on November 5, 1943 in Salt Lake City, UT to Dr. Weston Schutz and Jeanne McKown. She attended UW-Oshkosh where she received her master's degree in special education. She taught for over 30 years and spent her last...
Geraldine Bein
Mar 28, 2014
Stoughton - Geraldine Ann (Nelson) Bein, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on February 22, 1927 the second of three children to Clarence and Bernice (Tucker) Nelson. Gerry worked outside the home for most of...
Robert Narowetz
Mar 28, 2014
At 92 years of age, Robert Edward Narowetz, passed away on March 28, 2014 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Robert, our "Papa Bear," was born July 21, 1921 in Cary, Illinois. The Bear's early adventures centered around Cary and involved hunting, sports, and academics. His father Frank Narowetz passed away when he and his brother Bud were...
Theresa Hare
Mar 27, 2014
Madison, WI has lost a good one. Theresa Marie Hare (Castagna) went to Heaven on March 27, 2014. She fought one helluva fight and did it her way. Cue the Frank Sinatra music! Her spirit still lives on with all who were fortunate to know Theresa. She touched everyone she ever knew. She was fun, funny, hard-working, friendly,...
Russell Bancroft
Mar 26, 2014
MADISON - Russell H. Bancroft, age 79, resident of Madison for 37 years, longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church, passed away March 26, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. His family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the community of Madison for their kindness and generosity of spirit that has been shown. A...
William Martin
Mar 26, 2014
Sun Prairie - William Gilbert Martin, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. William (Bill) was born October 10, 1928 in Walworth, Wisconsin, the son of Gilbert and Marian (Miller) Martin. Bill was married to Gloria Hill on March 22, 1947. He recently lost Gloria, the love of this life,...
Edith Engman
Mar 25, 2014
MADISON - Edith Lavender Engman passed away on March 25, 2014 in Madison. But nobody called her Edith. Edie was born on October 9, 1924 in Amarillo, Texas. Soon thereafter, she moved north with her older sister Mabel and her mother Mamie Lavender, finally settling in Illinois. She met Chuck Engman, Jr. at a dance while both were...
Violette Lauridsen
Mar 24, 2014
Violette Marie Lauridsen, 89, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Vicki, moved to Wisconsin in 1945 to marry Robert Solem. They built a home outside of Middleton, where they raised their two children: Eric and Cynthia. Vicki was a trained nurse, educated at Methodist College of Nursing...
Lester Mcchesney
Mar 23, 2014
Madison - Lester F. McChesney passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was born in Dane, Wisconsin on December 6, 1928 to Frederick and Palma McChesney. Lester graduated from Lodi High School where he excelled in basketball, football, baseball, choir, and music. By his early twenties Les was an accomplished...
Leroy Gross
Mar 22, 2014
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