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.
Kay Berthelsen
Dec 4, 2013
Middleton: Kay Berthelsen passed away on December 4, 2013 from complications of COPD at the age of 68. She was born in Madison on April 28, 1945 and was a lifelong resident of the city, raised by her mother, Eleanor and grandmother, Catherine. Kay graduated from Central High School in 1963 and attended UW-Madison. She worked in office...
Judith Komplin
Dec 4, 2013
Madison-Judith A (Judie) Komplin , age 73, passed away on December 4, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 16 1940 in Madison to the late William and Leta (Baumgartner) Ruck. She was united in marriage to Donald G Komplin May 6, 1966 in Blue Mounds, WI....
Bert Pullar
Dec 3, 2013
McFarland / WI Dells - Bert Pullar 81, Korean War Veteran & P.O.W; passed away at the V. A. Hospital in Madison on Tue. Dec. 3, 2013. He was born in Crookston, MN, on Aug. 22, 1932, the son of Guy and Olga Pullar. Bert worked in construction as a concrete finisher for many years. He was a...
Patricia Sullivan
Dec 3, 2013
MADISON- Patricia J. Sullivan, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. Services will be held privately by the family. Memorial contributions can be made in Patricia's name to the Salvation Army.
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Jordan Boullion
Dec 3, 2013
Jordan Boullion, age 27, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 as the result of a car accident near Madison. Jordan was born in Madison on June 28, 1986 to Jim and Diana (Fenley) Boullion. He attended elementary and high school in Waunakee. He also graduated with high honors as part of the Wisconsin National Guard...
Elsie Neath
Dec 2, 2013
Madison - Elsie Mildred (Emmer) Millard Neath, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Harmony Living Center. She was born on September 25, 1919 in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, the third child of Mike and Sadie (Sass) Emmer. She married Gerald J. Millard. To this union was born three children; Wanda, Gerald Jr., and...
Harold Dolan
Dec 2, 2013
Madison - Harold F. Dolan, age 90 passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on September 17, 1923 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of William and Agnes (Schmitz) Dolan. Harold grew up on the family farm in Clyde, Wisconsin. He worked for the Iowa County DHIA Corp as a fieldsman. Harold...
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...
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