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.
Thelma Schwenn
Jan 5, 2014
Madison - Thelma "Pauline" Schwenn, age 89, died on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Karmenta Nursing Home in Madison. Pauline was born on May 31, 1924 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Walter and Blanche (Halverson) Johnson. Pauline was a graduate of Dodgeville High School and later married Arthur Schwenn on March 1, 1947 in Madison. Pauline was...
Charles Ambrosavage
Jan 5, 2014
Madison - Charles R. Ambrosavage, age 96, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was born October 2, 1917 in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Lithuanian immigrants John and Anastasia (Stelgieute) Ambrosavage. Charles enlisted in the Army Air Corps in June 1941 and served with the 319th Bomber Group...
Ann Belekevich
Jan 4, 2014
MADISON- Ann J. Belekevich, age 93, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Madison. She was born January 6, 1920, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Joseph and Anna (Platkus) Skeris. She graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1938. After high school she was employed at Hand Knit Hosiery in Sheboygan as a supervisor. On May 4, 1946 she was married...
Trygve Onsrud
Jan 4, 2014
Stoughton- Trygve Onsrud, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born in Stoughton on February 5, 1947, the son of Edon and Helen Onsrud. Trygve worked on his family farm in both dairy and tobacco and on many farms throughout his life in the Stoughton area. He raised...
Virginia Niehus
Jan 3, 2014
MADISON - Virginia (Ginny) Dale Niehus (nee Rayborn), age 91, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Ginny was born in Champaign, Illinois on May 24, 1922 to Carl and Mattie (Dale) Rayborn. Her mother passed away when she was 10. Her father then married Eva Bruce Colson...
Lorin Ph.D.
Jan 3, 2014
HIGHLAND - Lorin K. Toepper, Ph.D., age 53, died at his home in Highland, Wis., on Jan. 3, 2014. He was born on Aug. 26, 1960, to Leonard and Joyce (Nelson) Toepper in McHenry, Ill. He continued school in McHenry until his sophomore year in high school, when his family moved to Cornell, Wis. He graduated from high...
Gerard Cleary
Jan 2, 2014
Middleton - Dr. Gerard Louis Cleary, age 92, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on January 2, 2014, after a short illness. Gerard was born July 8, 1921, in Nantes, France, and moved with his parents Professor Thomas L. Cleary and Gabrielle Samson Cleary to Madison when he was a child. He was a graduate of...
Rita Maier
Jan 2, 2014
Waunakee/Cross Plains Rita Maier, age 86, died on Thurs. Jan. 2, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, following a short illness. She was born in Dane on March 29, 1927 to Hubert and Elizabeth (Statz) Maly. She married Herman Maier on March 29, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2006. Rita enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing Bingo, raising...
Robert Tandvig
Jan 2, 2014
- Robert E. Tandvig, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at UW Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1945 to Oscar Bertram and Elizabeth Ella (Erb) Tandvig in Madison. Robert loved having coffee and cookies with his friends, telling stories of old Madison, and spending time at his parent's cottage in northern Wisconsin. Robert...
Peter Macwilliams
Jan 1, 2014
MADISON- Peter S. MacWilliams, age 68, of Madison died peacefully in his sleep January 1st, 2014. Pete was born in Concord, NH but was primarily raised in Pleasant Valley, NY. He was a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 1969 and earned a doctorate in Clinical Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan, School of...
Portia Paradise
Jan 1, 2014
When Portia Paradise was in her fifties and living in Italy, her children grown up, she steered her life with determination in a new direction, becoming a student of art restoration at a prestigious institute in Rome. It wasn't long before she could be found high amid scaffolding on bone-chilling winter days working meticulously to restore medieval ceiling...
Carrie Gray
Jan 1, 2014
Carrie Louise Gray, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2014, at her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born on December 6, 1970, in Platteville, Wisconsin. Carrie lived in the Sun Prairie area for most her life, graduating from Sun Prairie High School and then from Edgewood College. She worked at Shopko Pharmacy while going...
Brad Turbyfill
Dec 30, 2013
Madison- Brad Turbyfill, age 31, passed away in an automobile accident on Monday, December 30th, 2013. He was born on February 9th, 1982 in Rockford Illinois, the son for Forest and Virginia (McCartney) Turbyfill. Brad was many things, but what stuck out most of all was his friendship. He had so many people consider him their best friend....
Jean Mccloskey
Dec 30, 2013
Madison - Jean E. McCloskey, age 92, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Clare Bridge in Sun Prairie. Jean died peacefully surrounded and supported by her loving family that she was so very proud of. Jean was born on April 29, 1921 in Highland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Christine...
Gordon Johnsen
Dec 29, 2013
Gordon N. Johnsen, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 29, at Artisan Senior Living in Middleton WI, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on September 18, 1926 to the Reverend Olaf and Esther Johnsen in Concord, MA. Gordon's faith was the foundation of his life. It was always present in his relationships, his work and...
Beverley Everett
Dec 28, 2013
Stoughton - Beverley George Everett, age 83, passed away at the Veterans Hospital of Madison on Dec. 28, 2013. He was born on April 21, 1930 in Hudson, New York, the son of Byron and Ethel (Schwartz) Harder. On June 2, 1951 he married the love of his life Janice Hover and was married 62 years. July 12,...
Ines Stefano
Dec 28, 2013
Born May 11, 1921 in Venice, Italy. She immigrated to Canada and married her husband, Joseph G. Stefano, whom preceded her in death. She lived and traveled in Italy, France, Canada, southern California and spent more than her last decade in the Madison, WI area. She found joy in visiting with friends and family; In vegetable and flower...
Alfred Bernstein
Dec 28, 2013
Alfred E. Bernstein (Al) Age 84 passed away peacefully on December 28, 2013. He was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He attended Christian Brothers High School and graduated from University of Miami after serving in the Air Force. As a single father of four boys, Al moved to Wisconsin in 1973 to become the first Franchisee dealer...
Doris Cooper
Dec 27, 2013
Madison - Doris E. Cooper, age 93, was peacefully called into eternal life on Friday, December 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center, where she resided for the last six months. Doris was born on December 13, 1920 in Norwalk, MI, to William and Alice (Evens) McNeil. She graduated from Manistee County High School at the top of...
Robert Bell
Dec 27, 2013
MADISON--Robert G. Bell peacefully passed away Friday, December 27, 2013, at the UW Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on April 12, 1933 to the late Arnold A. and Alice I. Bell. On June 12, 1954 he married Judith A. James. Bob graduated from the UW-Madison, School of Engineering with a...
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