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.
Thomas Baxter
Oct 18, 2013
Thomas E. Baxter, age 76, died at home on Friday, October 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and constant companion, a maltese named "Mac". He was born on August 5, 1937, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to Eloy T. Baxter and Clarice M. (Nelson) Baxter. He was a 1955 graduate of Edgewood High School in Madison. After...
Charles Henning
Oct 18, 2013
Madison - Charles "Jack" Henning, age 84, passed away on Oct. 18, 2013. He was born on April 9, 1929 to Andrew & Norma (Gray) Henning. Jack grew up in South Bend, IN where he met and married the love of his life, Carol Mundsack in 1954. They have been residences of Madison for the last 40 years....
Reverend Wrobbel
Oct 17, 2013
Madison - On October 17, 2013, God released Robert R. Wrobbel, age 79, from complications of Alzheimer's and took him home to be with Him. Bob was born on October 7, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Harvey and Edith (Button) Wrobbel. He married Thelma Ewert on July 1, 1961. He proudly served two years in the United States...
Tony Coleman
Oct 17, 2013
COLEMAN, Tony of Middleton passed away October 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was a PGA professional employed at Bishop's Bay. Survivors include his wife, Jill Coleman; daughters Carrie Murphy and Katie Coleman; son-in-law Corey Murphy; twin grandsons Jimmy and Tony Murphy; parents Keith and Betty Coleman; brother Jeff Coleman; sister Laurie Coleman; and nieces and...
Mary Fowler
Oct 16, 2013
Mary L. Fowler, age 77, passed away after a valiant fight with cancer for 3 years and 6 months on October 16, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 11, 1936, daughter of G.O. and Mary Benson in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. At a young age, Mary moved with her parents and brother to Rapid City, South...
Carl Schaefer
Oct 16, 2013
Waunakee - Carl Richard Schaefer, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at his home in Waunakee. He was born on March 22, 1939 in Madison to Carl and Ruby (Rule) Schaefer. He graduated from Middleton High School in 1957 and served in the United States Navy from 1957-1961. Carl married Rita Griffiths on October 27, 1962 in...
Mary Grady
Oct 16, 2013
Madison-Mary Hazel Grady, aged 91, of Madison passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 17, 1922 to Francis and Hazel (Bram) Grady. She attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and received a bachelor's degree in history in 1944. Mary worked at UW-Extension as an accountant...
Andrew Bernards
Oct 16, 2013
Waunakee- Andrew Henry Bernards of Waunakee passed away peacefully at Artisan Senior Living on October 16, 2013. He was born on September 26, 1925 in Ashton, WI to William and Bernadine (Barman) Bernards. He worked on the family farm from childhood and later on as a factory worker at Graber's for 29 years. He loved his family, farm...
Bradley Marlow
Oct 15, 2013
Madison - Bradley J. Marlow, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2013. Brad was born on June 20, 1959 in Madison to Dr. Gordon and Ina Marlow. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1978 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1987. He was united in marriage to Kristin Woehler on December 29, 1993. Brad...
Terry Oberley
Oct 15, 2013
Madison-Terry DeWayne Oberley passed away in Madison, WI at age 67 on October 15th, 2013. He was born in Effingham, IL on January 23rd, 1946 to Ruby Moore and James Donald Oberley. Terry's identical twin brother, Larry Wayne, and his parents relocated to Janesville, Wisconsin where he attended high school and finished as class valedictorian. He then began...
Ronald Savoy
Oct 15, 2013
McFarland - Ronald G. Savoy, age 74, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2013 in his home. He was born in Winona, MN on April 15, 1939 to Alzier and Marie Savoy. Ron served in the Army and subsequently received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and his Masters...
Patrick Dugan
Oct 15, 2013
McFARLAND--Patrick E. "Pat" Dugan, age 69, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born in Madison on April 18, 1944 to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Taylor) Dugan. He was a lifelong Madison area resident having graduated from Monona Grove High School, Class of '62. Following graduation...
Scott Carey
Oct 15, 2013
Scott Ryan Carey, age 57, passed away on October 15, 2013 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center, of Pancreatic Cancer. He was born November 16, 1955 in Owatonna, MN, the son of Weslyn "Dee" and Carolyn Carey. Scott was a graduate of Blooming Prairie High School, where he was active in sports. He was a Big "Minnesota...
Kathryn Christenson
Oct 15, 2013
STOUGHTON--Kathryn E. (nee McCarthy) Christenson, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Azura Assisted Living in Stoughton. She was born on May 12, 1921 in the Town of Porter to Charles F. and Mary (Farberg) McCarthy. Kathryn played a large role in helping care for her grandchildren, leaving them with wonderful "grandma" memories. She was...
Marisa Nicks
Oct 14, 2013
MADISON- Marisa (Risa) Nicks, 39, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on October 14, 2013. Marisa was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 20, 1974, the daughter of Stephen J. Nicks and Diane M. Sorensen. Despite her severe limitations from birth, Marisa enjoyed a whole range of experiences, from music and games at Marc-East, to being...
Helen Fries
Oct 14, 2013
Madison, Helen Carol Fries, aged 96, of Madison passed away Monday October 14, 2013 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg surrounded by family. She was born in Richland County, Wisconsin on August 23, 1917 to Charles and Bertha (Bennett) Bateson. She married Alfred Earl Fries on September 18, 1936 in Rockford, Ill. She was a resident of Madison for...
Ben Lyons
Oct 13, 2013
Madison - Ben J. Lyons, age 68, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at his home in Madison. He was born on March 29, 1945 in Prescott, Wisconsin the son of Bryon and Ruth (Husted) Lyons. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Lynn on October 21, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ben served in the Air Force...
Mindy Fabian
Oct 13, 2013
Madison - Mindy Fabian passed away suddenly on October 13, 2013. Mindy was born August 23, 1995 in Madison, WI. While she struggled greatly in this life, she also loved greatly and in her own unique, beautiful way. Mindy was a courageous, loving and spirited soul. Her absence here on earth fills us with an incomprehensible void, but...
Fern Zweifel
Oct 13, 2013
Madison - Fern Marty Zweifel passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on the Donald Farm near Mt. Vernon, WI on May 16, 1918 to Malena (Lee) and Mathias Marty. Later the family moved to the New Glarus and Belleville area. Fern graduated from Belleville High School in 1936. On June 23,...
Oliver Koffron
Oct 13, 2013
Oliver Joseph Koffron, 72, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2013 at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. One of nine children, he was born on January 16, 1941 to Marvin and Esther Koffron of Cedar Rapid, Iowa. Oliver attended Loras College in Dubuque. He subsequently served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1980....
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