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.
Joseph Benton
Dec 2, 2013
MADISON- Joseph Lee Benton passed away with his family by his side on December 2, 2013 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Benton on May 3, 1929 in Appleton. Joe graduated from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wis in 1948 and from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1953. Joe...
Gloria Martin
Dec 2, 2013
Sun Prairie - Gloria Rae Martin, age 84, passed away on December 2, 2013 while at home surrounded by family. Gloria was born on March 14, 1929 in Walworth County, WI, the daughter of Ollie and Mary (Fox) Hill. Gloria was married to William Martin on March 22, 1947 and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last March. Gloria...
Nicholas Stalker
Dec 2, 2013
Pleasant Springs- Nicholas J. Stalker, age 49, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at his home, unexpectedly, of natural causes. He was born in Scotland on June 1, 1964, the son of Joe and Maggie Stalker. Nicholas and his wife, Wendy, moved to WI in 1992. Nicholas is survived by his loving wife; mother, Maggie; siblings, Simon,...
Glenn Smail
Dec 1, 2013
In Loving Memory Sun Prairie- Glenn Raymond Smail, age 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his cabin in his beloved north woods, on December 1, 2013. He was born October 15, 1950 in Madison, the son of Raymond J. and BJ (Roth) Smail. Glenn married Joyce Ann Torrez on August 21, 1976 in Denver, Colorado. He...
Frances Wood
Nov 30, 2013
Madison/Stevens Point - Frances (Fran) Kostka Wood, age 87 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Heritage-Monona. She was born in Stevens Point, WI, on May 17, 1926, the daughter of August and Anna (Dayo) Kostka. On August 27, 1966 Fran was united in marriage to George E. Wood at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic...
Joann Gray
Nov 30, 2013
In Loving Memory Joann Shirley Gray, age 64 passed away November 30, 2013 after a very long struggle with temporal lobe dementia. She was born February 9, 1949 in Stoughton, daughter of Clifford and Shirley (Stickle) Kinder. Joann married Terry Gray on July 28, 1984 in Madison. She graduated from Central HS in 1967. After high school, Joann...
Joanne Schimming
Nov 29, 2013
Madison-Joanne Schimming (Abendroth) 87, passed away after an extended illness on Nov. 29, 2013. She is survived by her son, Steven (Jane) of Stuart, FL; daughter, Lynne Strangstalien (Michael) and son Greg, of Madison, WI. Also 4 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Milo. A private memorial will be held at...
Joan Krikelas
Nov 29, 2013
MADISON - Joan E. Krikelas (nee Gottfried), age 79, died on Friday, November 29, 2013 at UW Hospital after a brief illness. Joan was born in Milwaukee on April 27, 1934 to Ben and Ida (nee Fodiman) Gottfried. She was a graduate of Washington High School, in Milwaukee, and received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin...
Melba Rigoni
Nov 29, 2013
Madison WI/ Boyertown PA - Melba Rigoni passed away at the home of her elder daughter, November 29, 2013. Born too small in October, 1918, her parents Matti and Alina (Mattson) Kinnunen feared she might not survive. They put her in a shoe box and set her atop the open door of their wood-burning cook stove, where Melba...
Barbara Biddick
Nov 29, 2013
Deforest - Barbara "Barb" A. Biddick, age 61, of Deforest passed away on Nov. 29th, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Jan. 28th, 1952 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Wilber and Frances (Stine) Reichelt. She married Dan Biddick on Dec. 23rd, 1972 in Merrill, Wis. Barb was a college graduate of U.W. Platteville and...
Suzanne Thomas
Nov 29, 2013
Suzanne B. (Rowley) Thomas, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013. Suzanne was born in Waunakee, WI, on Feb. 19, 1924, the youngest of eight children of Roy and Elizabeth (Domini) Rowley. She grew up in Madison and graduated from Edgewood High School and Edgewood College where she also participated in the theatre. Suzanne's career included...
Josiah Cheapoo
Nov 28, 2013
Madison - Josiah Toe Cheapoo, age 54 passed away on November 28, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. Funeral services will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY CHAPEL, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm with entombment to follow the services. Josiah was born in southeastern Liberia, the eleventh child of a traveling pastor....
William Kesler
Nov 28, 2013
In Loving Memory William E. Kesler, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Bill was a Madison resident for the past 15 years. Bill was born on August 8, 1920 in Roanoke, Virginia where he lived until he joined the Army Air Corps. He served his country in World War II as...
Dolores Kanner
Nov 27, 2013
Madison-Dolores Hoback Kanner, died peacefully at home on Nov. 27, 2013 after a long and difficult battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on Dec. 10, 1931 in Wytheville, Virginia to R.N. and Delena Hoback. She graduated from Longwood Virginia, College in 1952 and taught science in Virginia, Maryland, and Wisconsin schools. In 1954, she married Al Kanner...
Lorna Olson
Nov 27, 2013
MADISON - Lorna E. Olson, age 94, died on November 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on May 30, 1919 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to Joseph and Laura Endres (nee Buser). Lorna attended Blessed Sacrament School, West High School, and Groves-Barnhardt Secretarial School. As a young girl, Lorna was considered...
Elva Rodriguez
Nov 26, 2013
Madison / Bronx - Elva Milagro Rodriguez, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 at University of Wisconsin Hospital. She was born on November 5th, 1949 in New York City, NY to parents Cirio Colon & Margarita Bruno. Elva was a graduate of Lehman College, she began teaching in 1974 in New York City. After moving...
Jolene Bobzien
Nov 26, 2013
Stoughton - Jolene Marie Bobzien, age 62, died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. She was born on January 1, 1951, to Richard and Leona (Maertz) Padfield. She was united in marriage to Anthony Genna in 1977. He preceded her in death in April of 1999. She then married Robert Bobzien. He later preceded her in death in...
Virginia Vike
Nov 26, 2013
Stoughton - Virginia Ann "Ginny" Vike, age 76 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born in Stoughton on March 11, 1937, one of fifteen children, to Henry and Olivia (Offerdahl) Leikness. Ginny was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. She was head waitress at Halverson's Restaurant for over 20 years before pursuing...
Linda Weyenberg
Nov 25, 2013
Madison - Linda M. (Lom) Weyenberg, age 71, passed away on November 25, 2013 at Agrace Hospice. Linda was born on May 15th, 1942 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Wallace and Edna Lom. She graduated from West High School in Green Bay in 1960. Linda married Jerome Weyenberg in August, 1963. Linda and Jerry established a Real Estate...
Donald Teela
Nov 24, 2013
MADISON - Don Teela, age 64, died on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home. He was an auto mechanic for 35 years. He truly enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and cooking. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; two sons Lee and Jay, of Madison; two brothers, Earl (Ranae), of Lodi; Jim, of Belleville; one sister, Pat (Rich)...
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