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.

Mildred Natvig

Mildred Natvig

Jan 17, 2014

Mildred Loy Natvig, 87, passed away January 17, 2014. She was born in Madison to Antony Loy and Mary Koch Loy on February 18, 1926. She is survived by her daughters Kristine Natvig DeCato, Scottsdale, Arizona, Eileen Natvig Bocchi (Donald), Chandler, Arizona, sons Paul (Jan) Natvig, Madison, and Daniel Natvig, Sun City, Arizona. Also surviving are grandsons Matthew...

Bernice Larson

Bernice Larson

Jan 17, 2014

Bernice S Larson passed away on Jan 17,2014 at Oakwood Village. She was born in Madison WI, July 31, 1911 and lived the majority of her life in Madison. She is survived by her daughter & son in law, Laurann and Robert Howland and her grandson Steve Howland plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Frances Pottinger

Frances Pottinger

Jan 17, 2014

McFarland- Frances Ann Pottinger born Dec. 2 1932 passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2014. She was raised on her family farm on Madison's east side, graduated from East High and worked as a Vet Tech. Working at Romaker Animal Hospital, she met her husband Earl when he brought in a sample of horse manure to the vet clinic...

Cindy Abrams

Cindy Abrams

Jan 17, 2014

DeForest - Cindy L. Abrams, age 54, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 17, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Darlene (Caulk) Abrams. Cindy loved to read, play Scrabble, play online games, watch movies, her favorite TV series were Supernatural, Stargate Atlantis and Charmed. She also...

Wayne Streich

Wayne Streich

Jan 16, 2014

Black Earth: Wayne J Streich, age 64 died on Thursday January 16, 2014 at his home unexpectedly of heart related complications. Wayne was born on August 31, 1949 in Madison, WI the Son of Walter and Alice (Reis) Streich. He joined the Marine Corps in 1967 at the age of 17 and served three years in the Vietnam...

Robert Reiser

Robert Reiser

Jan 16, 2014

Robert "Bob" F. Reiser passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16th at his home. He was born on September 6th, 1935 to Robert and Jane Reiser in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin. Bob married Shirley Bakken on August 8th, 1964. This year will mark their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob was a military veteran and served in the Intelligence Branch...

Bonnie Hendrickson

Bonnie Hendrickson

Jan 16, 2014

Bonnie Hendrickson, age 85, died at Agrace Hospice on January 16, 2014, after a long illness. Bonnie was born in LaCrosse, Wis. on June 28, 1928 to Ellen and Leonard Byers. She married Duane Hendrickson on April 21, 1958. A long-time resident of Madison, Bonnie was an artist, and a long-time supporter of the arts community, including Madison...

Arthur Palmer

Arthur Palmer

Jan 15, 2014

MADISON - Arthur Howard Palmer, age 94, resident of Madison's westside for over 40 years, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center. Arthur was born January 2nd, 1920 in Greenfield Township, Wisconsin to Howard and M. Pearl (nee Ashton) Palmer. It was there, on the farm, that Art developed his love of gardening, flowers,...

Helen Wojick

Helen Wojick

Jan 15, 2014

Helen Antoinette Pucilowski Wojick, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2014. She was born November 25,1926 in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Dominic and Bronsilawa (Malesinska) Pucilowski. She married the late Kenneth C. Wojick on January 12, 1946 in Camden, NJ. Helen volunteered for many years at St. Mary's Hospital and at Oakwood Village...

Larry Peters

Larry Peters

Jan 15, 2014

PETERS, Larry Edward, of West Palm Beach, FL and Madison, WI, age 72, passed away peacefully at home, fighting to the end, with his wife, Donna, and his dogs by his side on January 15, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, and our courageous hero. In 1970 Larry was the first transplant patient...

Bobbi Benedict

Bobbi Benedict

Jan 15, 2014

Janesville/Madison WI. Bobbi Irene (Duda) Benedict passed away at Belmont Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was born on September 4, 1923 in Salem, Ohio. After high school, Bobbi married Floyde E. Benedict on July 18, 1951. She worked as an x-ray technician in Miami, FL and Milwaukee, WI while her husband attended the University of...

Frances Mossey

Frances Mossey

Jan 15, 2014

MADISON - Francis Elizabeth (Susie) Mossey, age 97, left this world January 15 to meet up with her husband, John and other loved ones in heaven. Susie was the daughter of Sam and Mary Everson of McFarland. She had 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by one brother, Norman along with a sister in law and many...

Bernard Feder

Bernard Feder

Jan 14, 2014

Bernard Feder died at age 89 on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Madison after a brief illness. He was born in the Bronx, NY on March 31, 1924. Bernie grew up in New York City, served in the U.S. Army during the final phase and after the end of the second World War, and received a BA in...

Sherman Dutch

Sherman Dutch

Jan 14, 2014

Sherman Lloyd Dutch, age 90, was talking about growing up in Madison during the depression. His poverty level was acute, some would call it abject poverty, but not Sherman. His Mother, Rachel (Sweet) Dutch had emigrated from Russia and had a 2nd grade education. His Father, Nathan, had no job, his only source of income was rolling his...

Sharon Olsen

Sharon Olsen

Jan 13, 2014

Stoughton- Sharon Ann (Arnold) Olsen, age 66, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on January 30, 1947, the daughter of Butch and Shirley Arnold of Stoughton. Sharon married Kenneth G. Olsen on January 18, 1969 and they were happily married for 45 years. Together they had four wonderful children:...

Leo Becker

Leo Becker

Jan 13, 2014

Madison, WI / East Durham, NY - Leo F. Becker, age 89, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg, WI. He was born on August 21, 1924 to John and Mabel (Fancher) Becker in Gilboa, NY. Leo was born and raised on a farm in Gilboa. After working on the family farm, Leo also...

Robert Lund

Robert Lund

Jan 13, 2014

Cambridge- Robert "Bob" Lund, age 40, died on Monday, January 13, 2014 as a result of an accident at work. He was born on April 15, 1973, the son of Eugene and Mary Lou Midthun Lund. Bob grew up on a dairy farm in the Town of Christiana. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1991. Bob worked...

Adam Stevanovic

Adam Stevanovic

Jan 13, 2014

Sun Prairie - Adam Stevanovic, age 41 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2014. He was born on December 22, 1972, the son of Adeline and Aleksander Stevanovic. Adam worked at Webcrafter's Inc. as a machine operator. He will be remembered for his passion of God, Star Trek and board games. Adam enjoyed the company of friends...

Darlene Olson

Darlene Olson

Jan 13, 2014

MADISON - Darlene Mary Olson, age 88, has passed away on Monday Jan.13, 2014 at home after a courageous fight with lung and breast cancer over the last several years. Since the first week of Nov., she was told the cancer had spread, and it was a no win situation. For the last month or more she has...

Sally Jensen

Sally Jensen

Jan 13, 2014

Sun Prairie - Sally Ann Jensen, age 80, passed away on January 13, 2014 at Highlands House in Sun Prairie. Sally was born on February 22, 1933 in Racine, WI, the daughter of Frank and Justine Smith. Sally was united in marriage to Glenn Jensen on August 15, 1956 in Racine, WI. Sally was a long standing member...

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