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.
Jeanette Zimmerman
Nov 17, 2013
Madison/Waunakee - Jeanette Zimmerman, age 83, died on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Homestead Living in Waunakee. Jeanette was born on February 11, 1930 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Henry and Erma (Walrabenstein) Krueger. She married Virgil Zimmerman in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2002. Jeanette loved to bake and enjoyed the company of her dogs....
Charles Engman Jr.
Nov 17, 2013
Charles Alfred Engman, Jr. passed away on November 17, 2013 in Madison. He was born on October 14, 1922, in Philadelphia to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Engman, Sr. He grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois and the University of Hawaii, specializing in engineering. Charles proudly served during WWII as a Marine aviator in the...
Oscar Sell
Nov 17, 2013
Sun Prairie - Oscar M. Sell, age 93, was brought into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born on April 10, 1920 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Otto and Mary (Krietz) Sell. Oscar served in the United States Army during WWII and most recently proudly flew on the Badger Honor...
Robert Schulz
Nov 17, 2013
Poynette - Robert Charles Schulz, age 78, passed away on November 17, 2013 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. Robert was born on February 13, 1935 in Waupun, WI, the son of Herman (Herkie) and Hazel (Maas) Schulz. Robert worked for many years in the radio broadcasting and country music industry. He had a great passion for music,...
Robert Roth
Nov 16, 2013
Madison - Robert P. Roth, age 93, of Madison and formerly of Wausau, WI and Fort Myers, FL died peacefully at Attic Angel in Madison of natural causes on November 16, 2013. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Raymond and his parents. Survived by his wife Margaret of 64 years, daughters Mary Roth Burns of Rhinelander,...
Joann Lutz
Nov 16, 2013
Joann E. Lutz, age 83, died at home early on November 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous and amazing fight with cancer. Joann grew up in Delavan, the daughter of Dr. T.L. Jacobson and Betty (Lord) Jacobson. After graduating from Delavan High School in 1948, Joann attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL, later transferring...
Roberta Lewin
Nov 16, 2013
Roberta "Bert" Lewin, age 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 16, 2013. She was born February 27, 1963 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Orrel Broadbent and Karen (Corcoran) Morgan. Roberta graduated from White Water H.S. in 1981. She worked for Dean Care and Panera. Roberta loved to crochet and enjoyed working on crafts....
Cheryl Valenta
Nov 16, 2013
In Loving Memory Lake in the Hills, Illinois / Sun Prairie, WI Cheryl "Sherri" Valenta, age 57 passed away peacefully on November 16, 2013 at her home in Sun Prairie, WI. She was born in St. Charles, Illinois on February 23, 1956. The daughter of Thomas Pardon and Helen (Haeger) Angell. She was married Rich Valenta on August...
Pradip Tolat
Nov 15, 2013
Pradip Tolat, age 67, of Madison, WI, completed his life journey with dignity, surrounded by his loving and devoted family on November 15, 2013, after a courageous four-and-a-half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Pradip was born on October 2, 1946, in Surat, India, to Panachand and Pushpa (Sushila) Tolat. A dedicated student, he graduated from Jain High School...
Jan Griswold
Nov 14, 2013
Jan Griswold, age 81 of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 14, 2013 at Agrace in Fitchburg. She was born March 13, 1932 in Brandon, WI, the daughter of George and Susan (Williams) Schwandt. Jan was a longtime resident of Colonial View Apartments. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and...
Carole Gibbons
Nov 14, 2013
STOUGHTON - Carole Jean Gibbons, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, November 14, 2013. She was born in Madison on March 11, 1941 to the late Arnold and Arlowene (Brassington) Selje. She was a graduate of Madison East High School. She was united in marriage to Neil Gibbons. He preceded her in death on August...
Carol Cook
Nov 13, 2013
Carol Ruth Cook, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 13, 2013. Carol was born in Sacramento, CA on June 3, 1948 to Ralph and Norma (Barnum) Cook. Though she moved to the Midwest in her early 30's, she always considered herself a West coast girl. Carol had a strong Christian faith which she lived and...
David Densmore
Nov 13, 2013
Madison - David "Dave" C. Densmore, age 61 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. He was born on June 18, 1952 in Clinton, Massachusetts, the son of Harold and Lois (Ullrich) Densmore. Dave loved being a father and enjoyed watching his daughter, Brittany grow into a young lady. In the most recent years,...
Irene Marotz
Nov 13, 2013
Madison/Mt. Horeb - Irene E. Marotz, age 95 passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Ingleside Manor in Mt. Horeb. She was born on November 12, 1918, the daughter of Edward and Florence (Miller) Jahnke. Irene graduated from Green Lake High School and then went on to attend one year at Ripon College. On July 4, 1941,...
Frank Nakada
Nov 12, 2013
FRANK SHOZO NAKADA November 10, 1931-November 12, 2013 Frank Shozo Nakada passed away November 12, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born November 10, 1931 in Japan, one of 3 sons of Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Nakada. He grew up in Tottori, Japan and came to the United States for his college education. Frank attended the University of...
Edith Swenson
Nov 12, 2013
STOUGHTON - Edith Mae Swenson, age 74, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 following a brief illness. Edith was born in Stoughton on May 10, 1939 to Edward and Bernice (Danks) Olson. Those who got to know Edith never forgot her. Tiny in stature, she had a huge heart. Her wide-ranging personality went from being silly to stubborn,...
Colleen Bomkamp
Nov 12, 2013
Sun Prairie - Colleen Barbara Bomkamp, age 85 was greeted by the angels in heaven on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on November 24, 1927 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of James and Jule (Sabel) Haney. On May 5, 1956, Colleen was united in marriage to Delbert Joseph Bomkamp. Together they...
Edward Zweifel
Nov 11, 2013
Madison: Edward Zweifel passed away on November 11, 2013 at Attic Angel. He was born in Monticello, Wisconsin on July 31, 1922 to John and Nellie (Krueger) Zweifel. He was a graduate of the University Wisconsin- Madison, and served in World War II. Upon his return from the war, he married Creola Duppler on December 28, 1945. Ed...
Myrtle Camren
Nov 10, 2013
Madison - Myrtle Camren, age 84, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Harmony Living Center in Madison. She was born on June 18, 1929 in Randolph, WI, the daughter of Irvin and Henrietta Fuller. She was united in marriage to Harold Camren on September 18, 1948 at Norway Grove Church in DeForest WI. Myrtle enjoyed...
Neva Edge
Nov 10, 2013
In Loving Memory Neva Ilene Thomas Edge, age 96 died on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Willows Nursing Home. Neva was born on September 4, 1917 in La Farge, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Hattie (Mahan) Thomas. She married Kenneth H. Edge in South Carolina. Neva's first job was at Johnson and Johnson in Chicago. When...
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