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.
Ronald Knispel
Oct 22, 2013
Stoughton- Ronald O. Knispel, age 80, beloved husband to Dorothy, loving father to Mary and devoted grandfather to Shelby, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee on July 2, 1933. Ron will be fondly remembered by his family, including many nieces and nephews and his special son-in-law, Bob. After serving in the army during...
Sonya Clark
Oct 22, 2013
Stoughton- Sonya Clark, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was born on April 6, 1966, the daughter of Alice Elaine Franks and William Perry. Sonya was a very compassionate and loving mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who she cared for deeply. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and adding to her elaborate collection...
Barbara Whitish
Oct 21, 2013
Madison - October 21, 2013 Barbara Oppenheim Whitish passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New York, NY on February 18, 1952, the only child of Melvin and Goldie Oppenheim. She grew up in Queens, NY and graduated from SUNY - Stony Brook with a degree in comparative literature. In 1973...
Tilla Schmudlach
Oct 21, 2013
STOUGHTON--Tilla Luella Schmudlach, age 95, passed away peacefully, on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Stoughton on January 26, 1918 to Ole and Malina (Midthun) Hauge. She was united in marriage to Paul Schmudlach on September 14, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1979. Tilla was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, a...
Mary Loui
Oct 21, 2013
Madison - Mary Loui, age 92, died on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Waunakee Manor. Mary was born on April 15, 1921 in Darlington, WI, the daughter of Henry and Lottie (Hall) Hendrickson. Mary graduated from the Platteville State Teachers College. Mary began her career teaching school, spent a number of years as a manager at Wisco...
Lloyd Gleason
Oct 20, 2013
MADISON - Lloyd Leslie Gleason, age 92, died on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Oakwood Village East Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Madison. He was born on January 16, 1921, in Madison, Wisconsin at home, the only child and son of Jesse and Mary (Blizard) Gleason. Lloyd attended Lapham (K-6), Lincoln (7-8) grade schools in Madison. Lloyd...
Eileen Schroeder
Oct 19, 2013
STOUGHTON--Eileen L. (McCarthy) Schroeder, age 90, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Nazareth Health and Rehab Center in Stoughton. Eileen was born in the Town of Porter on September 6, 1923 to the late Charles and Mary (Farberg) McCarthy. She graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of '41. Eileen was a hard worker and loving caregiver, always...
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...
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