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.
Cade Travis
Dec 18, 2013
Deerfield- Cade Adam Travis, beloved son of Adam and Tracy (Smithback) Travis, was delivered into the arms of angels on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz and was 21 inches long. Cade will be deeply missed and forever in the hearts of his parents; dear sisters; grandparents, David and Tammie Smithback of Deerfield and...
Laurie Schmitz-Cata
Dec 18, 2013
Espanola, New Mexico - Laurie Ann Schmitz-Cata, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born on April 22, 1967 in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Ray and Jenny Schmitz. Laurie was a graduate of Madison West High School and Metropolitan College in Denver, Colo. She resided in Denver and Espanola through the years,...
David Anderson
Dec 17, 2013
David Leroy Anderson, age 58 of Madison, WI lost his brave battle with cancer on Dec. 17, 2013, passing away peacefully at home with his loving wife Dawn by his side. He was a life long resident of the Madison area, born on a cold day on February 21,1955. The second child of four to Alonzo (Al) and...
Jean Enge
Dec 16, 2013
Jean Elizabeth Enge, age 76, of Waunakee passed away on December 16, 2013 at Homestead Living. Jean was born on February 24, 1937 to John and Philomene (Miller) Heinz of Waunakee where she lived her entire life. She married Nathan Enge on December 9, 1954 and he preceded her in death in February 2013. She was a lifelong...
Marjorie Andrew
Dec 16, 2013
MADISON - Marjorie J. Andrew, age 86, died on Monday, December 16, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Madison on June 9, 1927, daughter of Edward A. and Eda Babcock. She was a devoted homemaker for her husband and children, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed golfing, camping, and spending...
Gerald Muske
Dec 15, 2013
Sun Prairie/Madison - Gerald (Jerry) H. Muske, age 76, died unexpectedly on Sunday December 15, 2013. He was born on November 16, 1937 in Marquette County, the son of Harvey and Irene (Imm) Muske. In his younger years, Jerry loved hunting and fishing plus camping with his family. Jerry proudly served in the United States Airforce from August...
Kay Groessl
Dec 15, 2013
Madison-Kay (Sjolander) Groessl, 73, a woman of extraordinary grace and beauty, died on Sunday, December 15th, 2013, in Madison, Wisconsin, at Capitol Lakes after an extended struggle with Alzheimer's. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, gardener, artist, sailor, environmentalist, feminist, and loyal friend. She is survived by her five children from her marriage to Dr. Peter Groessl: Daughter...
Agnes Way
Dec 15, 2013
Eden Prairie, Minn/Madison, Wis- Agnes Tari Way died December 15, 2013 at age 90 from effects of dementia. A Funeral Mass was held in the chapel of Edgewood High School on December 22, 2013 for close family and friends. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery. She was married to Arthur Charles Way on June 6, 1944 in Battle Creek,...
Marlys Williams
Dec 15, 2013
INDIANAPOLIS - Marlys J. Williams, 81, joined her husband and parents in life eternal on December 15, 2013, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Madison, Wisconsin to Raymond S. and Elizabeth I. (Weghorn) Mallow on January 15, 1932, she lived in Wisconsin for the vast majority of her life. She obtained her bachelor's degree from...
Joseph Kowal Jr.
Dec 15, 2013
Joseph L. Kowal, age 66 of Evansville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013, following an almost 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe was born December 29, 1946 in Gary, Indiana, the son of the late Joseph L. and Anna L. (Krezwina) Kowal. He was a graduate of Peshtigo High School. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army,...
Myrna Kahl
Dec 14, 2013
Myrna Daphne Kahl, age 81, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on December 14, 2013. She was born April 24, 1932 in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter to William and Erna ( Scheele) Kahl. She worked for the State of Wisconsin in the Departments of Motor Vehicles and Taxation for 39 years, retiring in 1989. Myrna loved the Green Bay...
Fay Schoenemann
Dec 14, 2013
MADISON -- Fay Louise (Yarbrough) Schoenemann passed away December 14, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI after a brief illness. She was 87. Fay was born September 27, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Margaret Louise (Fernandez) and William Elliot Yarbrough. She grew up in Starke, FL and came to Madison in 1944 to attend the...
Charles Garel
Dec 14, 2013
MADISON--Charles L. "Chuck" Garel, age 63 passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 7, 1950, the son of the late Charles, Sr. and Beatrice (Lewis) Garel. He is survived by his wife; Marietta, son; Lonnie "Matt", a daughter; Prudence, granddaughter; Aeja and two siblings; Lisa Barnes and Robert Garel Sr. He...
Alden Phelps
Dec 13, 2013
Stoughton- Alden "Al" O. Phelps, age 76, passed away Friday Dec. 13, 2013, at home with his loving family present after a short battle with cancer. He was born on March 7, 1937, in Poynette, WI to Orlando and Evelyn (Reumann) Phelps. He lived in Portage before marrying Elvera Edna Erdman of Westfield on October 20, 1962 at...
Snow Lucchesi
Dec 12, 2013
Middleton - Lucchesi, Snow, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on December 12, 2013. She was born January 23, 1973 to Henry and Kathy Sudduth and raised in Madison, WI. She attended West High School and graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is preceded in death by her father who was the Madison Santa Claus....
Patricia Watkins
Dec 12, 2013
Patricia Delores Watkins, 84 years young and a resident of Madison, WI passed away of lung cancer on Thursday, December 12th at Agrace Hospice Residence. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on December 28th, 1928 to George and Doris Gaines. She is preceded in death by her younger brother, Gordon Gaines. Raised in Jersey City, NJ, she...
Stanley Garde
Dec 12, 2013
Stanley Raymond Garde, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie. He was born February 24, 1921 in Brodhead, Wisconsin, son to Walter and Katherine (Nipple) Garde. Stanley married his high school sweetheart, Vivian Scharning, in December 1944 while on leave from the US Army during WWII. He grew up...
Mark Viksjo
Dec 12, 2013
Waunakee Mark Harvey Viksjo, age 70, died suddenly on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home in Waunakee. He was born on June 13, 1943 in Milwaukee to Claus and Laura (Kisker) Viksjo. He attended Milton College, Morehead St College and the UW at Madison. On September 13, 2002 he married the love of his life Lily Janeen...
Donald Dixon
Dec 11, 2013
In Loving Memory Donald "Don" Edward Dixon, Age 68, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on December 11, 2013. He was born on March 31, 1945, son of Clarence Darol and Catherine (Hackett) Dixon. Don graduated from Madison East High School. He was an Army veteran serving in a peace mission in Korea. Upon his return...
Donald Haugen
Dec 10, 2013
Donald "Don" N. Haugen, aged 87, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather "bestefar" and all around "better than average" guy, passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2013. Don came into the world on Sept. 29, 1926, and was one of seven children born to his Norwegian immigrant parents. Don was a lifelong Madisonian. He spent his childhood growing up...
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