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.
Clara Sweet
Jul 3, 2014
MADISON - Clara Sweet, age 99, died on Thursday, July 3, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 27, 1915, the daughter of Isaac and Celia Cohen. She was married to Leonard A. Sweet on May 28, 1939. Following her marriage, Clara and Leonard lived in Milwaukee before settling in Madison in...
Richard Carr
Jul 3, 2014
MADISON- Richard M. Carr, M.D., M.S., age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born on January 27, 1935 in Great Falls, MT. Memorial donations may be made to either Our Lady Queen of Peace (401 S Owen Dr, Madison, WI 53711) or the Catholic Multicultural Center (1862 Beld St, Madison, WI 53713). Per his...
Harvey Gausman
Jul 3, 2014
McFarland- Harvey T. Gausman, age 94, passed away peacefully into Eternal rest on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on the family farm in the Town of Blooming Grove on March 1, 1920, the son of Henry and Elsa (Pope) Gausman. Harvey farmed all of his life in the...
Richard Rounds
Jul 1, 2014
Madison - Richard W. "Dick" Rounds age 63 passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 11, 1951 in Madison, the son of Richard and Evelyn (Powell) Rounds. Dick met the love of his life, Joyce Lynn Babb in the United States Navy at NTCC Crystal Plaza,...
John Ottinger
Jul 1, 2014
John C. Ottinger, 76, of Madison, died July 1, 2014, after living successfully for many years with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was born on July 5, 1937, in New York City, the son of John C. and Dorothy (Fonda) Ottinger. He served in the US Army in Europe from 1955 to 1958. He was a graduate of...
Jacqueline Matthews
Jul 1, 2014
MADISON-Jacqueline "Dolly" Matthews passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Dolly was born in Madison on May 10, 1929 to John (Boots) and Alice (Lobre) Westbury. She was a graduate of Central High, class of 1947. Dolly was a former employee of the Wisconsin Memorial Union, UW Field House, Dane County Coliseum, K-Mart, and retired from Dean...
Edwin Rabuck
Jul 1, 2014
Madison: Edwin A "Butch" Rabuck, age 62, passed away in the arms of his loving wife Gisela Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born July 10, 1951 the son of Jack and Edna Rabuck in Reedsburg. Eddie served his country loyally in both the US Army and the Marines and was a Vietnam...
Jeanette Rideout
Jun 30, 2014
Reedsburg, WI - Jeanette "Jean" Drisko Rideout, age 96, a long-time Madison Wisconsin resident, passed away on June 30, 2014 at Sauk County Health Care Center, Reedsburg, WI. She was born in Jonesport, Maine, on March 11, 1918, the daughter of Leon Rowell Drisko and Caroline Rumery Drisko, but grew up in Belfast, Maine. She received a BA...
Tom Sandholm
Jun 30, 2014
Stoughton- Tom Sandholm, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014 on River Walk at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation surrounded by his family. He was born on September 2, 1937 in Kenosha where he grew up. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served his country for three years as a hospital Corpsman. Following...
Jessie Bareis
Jun 29, 2014
In Loving Memory Jessie E. Bareis, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Sun Prairie Health Care Center. Jessie was born on April 2, 1923 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Myrtle and John Whipple. She moved to Sun Prairie with her family at a very young age. Jessie was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie....
Douglas Brown
Jun 29, 2014
Madison/photo Douglas "Doug" Brown, age 66 passed away unexpectedly on a camping trip with his family and friends on Sunday, June 29, 2014. He died peacefully in his sleep ("Just how he would have chosen to go").Doug was born on November 4, 1947 in Eau Claire. He was the son of Frank and Edna (Northy) Brown. Doug worked...
Mary Feiler
Jun 28, 2014
Oxford-Feiler, Mary, age 72, passed away on June 28, 2014 at Liberty Manor in Adams, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 S. Street, Waunakee, WI. 53597, Thursday July 3, 2014 at 10:30 with Msgr. James Gunn officiating. Burial to follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.
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Albert Deans
Jun 27, 2014
Albert R Deans, age 80, of Dane died on Friday June 27, 2014 at his home in Dane. He was born to Albert and Regina (Bollig) Deans on Sept. 27, 1933. He married Joan Meffert on February 19, 1955 at St. John's Catholic Church, Waunakee WI. They lived on the family farm for the past 59 years. He...
Jeanette Zimmerman
Jun 26, 2014
In Loving Memory Jeanette Ann (Ratzlow) Zimmerman, age 88, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Agrace in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on March 23, 1926 in the township of Sun Prairie at the Ratzlow Homestead, the daughter of Victor and Lenora (Knapton) Ratzlow. On February 2, 1946, she married Chester Zimmerman at Holy Trinity Lutheran...
James Boyles
Jun 26, 2014
Madison - James R. "Jim" Boyles, age 67 passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Thursday, June 26, 2014 embracing the hand of his wife and soul mate, Sherri. Jim fought three courageous months battling cancer. He was born on June 1, 1947 in Madison, the son of Floyd and Dora Boyles. In 1966, Jim graduated from Madison East...
Keith Krisher
Jun 26, 2014
Keith R. Krisher, age 71 of McFarland passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was born on October 14, 1942 in Pioneer, OH, the son of Clark E and Pauline (Fenicle) Krisher. Keith was a self-employed auto mechanic who had passion for his job which spanned 56 years in McFarland. He...
Marian Peterson
Jun 25, 2014
Stoughton - Marian J. Peterson, age 89, passed away on June 25, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on Feb. 18, 1925 in the Township of Albion, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jacob and Bernice Jenson. Marian was baptized and confirmed at East Koshkonong Lutheran Church. After her marriage to Carroll Peterson in 1945, they...
Linda Hamilton
Jun 25, 2014
Madison - Linda Hamilton, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Agrace HopiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Linda was born June 3, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Survivors include Linda's children: Carmen Waldschmidt (Bill Buchanan) and their children Carlos, Tony, Zoey, Justin and their pets Chazz and Black; Carla Hamilton (Michael...
Karen Stevenson
Jun 25, 2014
Madison - Karen H. Stevenson died on Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 of multiple myeloma. Her death was beautiful--as was her life. She passed away at home surrounded by her husband, Bernie Cesnik; her daughter; her stepchildren; and her grandchildren. Karen was funny, assertive, smart, and active in the world around her. She grew up in Chicago, of proud...
Mary Schiltz
Jun 24, 2014
MADISON - Mary Suzanne Schiltz, age 85, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her family. She was born in LaCrosse on September 20, 1928, affectionately known as "Muddsy", to the late William F. and Christina A. (Jonus) Netzer. She graduated with honors from Aquinas High School and later attended LaCrosse State College. She...
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