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.
Lillian Williams
Mar 5, 2014
Lillian Williams, 96 of De Forest passed away on the evening of Wednesday, March 5th at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Lillian was born August 28, 1917 in Mifflin, Wisconsin to the late Ray Frost and Annie Jenkins. She attended Linden High School where she graduated in the spring of 1936. She married Edwin Williams of Linden,...
Linda Crahen
Mar 5, 2014
In Loving Memory Linda K. Crahen, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 5, 2014 at her home. She was born December 7, 1954 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter to Robert and Shirley (Anderson) Barton. Linda was united in marriage to Gary Crahen on October 8, 1988 at the Gallery in Middleton. Linda was...
Molliejean Justo
Mar 4, 2014
Madison - Molliejean (Flohr) Justo, age 92 passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday March 4, 2014 at Four Winds Manor. She was born on March 15, 1921 in Madison and was a life-long resident. She graduated from Carroll College and worked in the Pentagon during World War II. She was also active in The League...
Aileen Meyer
Mar 4, 2014
Sun Prairie/ Madison Aileen C. Meyer, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Oakwood Meadows Assisted Living. She was born on August 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Matthew and Catherine Kramer. She started her working career as a flight attendant for American Airlines. On October 15, 1955 she was united in...
Michael Wentworth
Mar 4, 2014
Sun Prairie - Michael "Mike" H. Wentworth, age 54 passed away with loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at UW Hospital following complications from a recent heart surgery. He was born on December 6, 1959 in Edgerton, Wisconsin the son of Lyle and Kathleen (Geiter) Wentworth. On May 5, 1984, Mike was united in...
Delores Stutzman
Mar 3, 2014
Delores N. Stutzman, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 3, 2014.She was born December 24, 1931 in Shawano, Wisconsin, daughter to Elmer and Effie ( Robbins) Krause. Delores was united in marriage to Robert Stutzman on July 7, 1950 in Shawano, WI. Delores then moved to Spokane, Washington. Once Robert was discharged from...
Joyce Knudson
Mar 3, 2014
Joyce A. Knudson Joyce A. Knudson, age 94, departed this vale of tears and went home to her Lord on March 3, 2014. Joyce was born on July 17, 1919 in Fennimore, Wis., the daughter of William and Mary (Fischer) Riddiough. On Aug. 12, 1939 she was united in marriage to Elwood A. Knudson.Together they operated the Golden...
Ruth Herbeck
Mar 3, 2014
Stoughton - Ruth Jane Herbeck, "Ruthie", age 87, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2014. She was born on August 5, 1926 in Elroy, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frederick and Wilhelmenia Jensen. She was united in marriage to Daniel Frank Herbeck on August 4, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elroy, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death...
Joyce Brown
Mar 3, 2014
MADISON-Joyce Carol Brown, age 81, died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on December 30, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Vlasta Zahradka. She was united in marriage to William J. Brown on July 26, 1952. Joyce worked at the family owned dry cleaners while raising her four children. She...
Martha Reinke
Mar 2, 2014
MADISON - Martha ("Marty") Volk Reinke, 71, passed away on March 2, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on May 14, 1942, in Madison, WI to Wayne N. Volk and Dorcas Rewey Volk. Martha grew up in Shorewood Hills, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin High School in Madison in 1960. After...
Gordon Haack
Feb 28, 2014
Madison- Gordon Lee Haack, 88, passed away on Friday, February 28th�2014, at Wisconsin Veterans home in King, WI. He was born on July 20, 1925 in Madison, the son of Lewis and Esther (Therkleson) Haack. He married Helen Karow on September 29, 1943 in Madison. Gordon served in the Army Signal Corps in China, Burma and India during...
Dottie Leggett
Feb 28, 2014
DOTTIE JOYCE (Ashley) LEGGETT was born on March 11, 1929 in Spencer, Indiana, the first-born child of Rev. John Herschell Ashley and Dorotha Lucille (Ranard) Ashley. Her childhood was lived in Indiana until her family moved to Illinois where she graduated from Wheaton Community High School in 1947. In the fall she entered Bethel College in St. Paul,...
Marion Stoker
Feb 27, 2014
Sun Prairie - Marion F. Stoker, age 73, passed peacefully at home on February 27, 2014 surrounded by her family. Marion was born July 27, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin to Robert and Veda Haas. Marion is survived by her husband, Bill of 52 years; her three children, Rob, Scott (Erika) and Sally Benz (Bryan); her five teenage grandchildren,...
Linda Williams
Feb 26, 2014
Sun Prairie - Linda "Lin" Kathleen Williams, age 66, unexpectedly passed into eternal life on February 26th, 2014. Lin was born, the daughter of Nathan and Mary Williams on May 21, 1947. Lin attended Madison West High School and continued her education at Madison Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin Madison. Lin had a long career...
Richard Bevan
Feb 25, 2014
Madison- Richard John Bevan age 77 passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1937 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, the son of Arthur and Alberta (Lane) Bevan. Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country from 1956 to 1960. On October 18, 1958 Richard was...
James Love
Feb 25, 2014
Madison- James R. Love (Jim), Professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was 93 years old. Jim was born on September 20, 1920 on a farm outside of Rugby, North Dakota to Lee and Gladys Love. He grew up in Rugby with two brothers and a...
Jeffrey Peronto
Feb 25, 2014
Madison - Jeffrey Lee Peronto, age 64, passed into eternal life on February 25th, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with renal cancer. Jeff was born on June 14, 1949 in Milwaukee to Lillian and Leroy Peronto. Educated at Marquette University HS and UW-Madison, he worked as a musician and teacher for 37 years. Jeff was most...
Gary Gaard
Feb 24, 2014
MADISON - Gary R. Gaard, passed away at his home on February 24 at the age of 72, after a year long battle with Melanoma. He was born on August 2, 1941 in Eau Claire, the son of Doris and Melvin Gaard. Gary graduated from the UW River Falls in 1963 with a degree in Agriculture. He married...
Michael Meyer
Feb 24, 2014
Middleton- Michael J. Meyer passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2014. Mike was born on August 25, 1950 to John Meyer and Mary (Krueger) Maloney in Madison, WI where he grew up. He was employed with Frank Beer and Liquor as a fork lift operator for thirty-four years before retiring. When not working, Mike...
Leslie Call
Feb 23, 2014
Stoughton- Leslie S. Call, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014. He was born in Albion Township, on October 26, 1927, the son of James and Clara Call. Leslie served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of the...
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