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.
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....
Judith Allen
Oct 12, 2013
MIDDLETON - Judith Beecher Allen of Madison, age 77, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Middleton Village Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Allen was born July 25, 1936 in Elmira, New York to James R. Beecher and Miriam "nee Hays" Beecher. She is survived by her three children: Greg, Brent, and Sharran Allen. The Allen Family is...
Teresa Martinic
Oct 11, 2013
Death of a Mother, Everymother Teresa Martinic, 80, longtime Madison resident by M.S. Martinic I cleaned my house the night before my mother died. I washed the dishes. I swept the floors. I straightened my things. I did it without thinking, but I know why I did it. It was my mother who taught me as a young...
Patrick Boyle
Oct 10, 2013
MADISON- Patrick G. Boyle, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was born on July 29, 1928 to William and Esther Boyle of Mauston, Wisconsin and raised on the family farm. He met Mary Ann Meffert while working at the US Armed Forces Institute in Madison and they married on November 5, 1955. They had two...
Donald Skare
Oct 9, 2013
McFarland- Donald Skare, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 7, 1934, the son of Raymond and Goulde (Andersen) Skare. Don graduated from Madison East High School and was selected to attend Badger Boys State. In 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was in the Occupation...
Ivan Larue
Oct 9, 2013
Madison - Ivan LaRue, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, from heart failure. He was born on May 31, 1927 in Ironton, WI, the son of Marie and Clarence LaRue. Ivan was united in marriage with Jean Wildes on February 12, 1949. They owned and operated Seminary Springs Tavern for 40 over years. Ivan...
Peggy Martin
Oct 9, 2013
MADISON- Peggy R Martin age 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Peggy was born in Madison, WI on August 12th, 1943, daughter to Clarence and Marian (Quale) Martin. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1962. Her dedication to furthering her education did not end there as she...
Jeannette Hoveland
Oct 9, 2013
Stoughton- Jeannette Irene "Sister" Hoveland, age 93, died at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. She was born in Stoughton on March 20, 1920, the daughter of Lyman and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson. Jeannette married the love of her life Milo Hoveland on May 4, 1941, he preceded her in death on May 20, 1997. She worked during...
Beatrice Kelly
Oct 8, 2013
Beatrice "Bea" Mary Kelly left this earth to spend eternity with her Creator and heavenly family on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. She was born on November 2, 1914, All Souls Day, in Manhattan, New York, the eldest daughter of Italian immigrants. Raised in poverty she only achieved an 8th grade education and entered the work force at age...
Joyce Baer
Oct 8, 2013
MARSHALL- Joyce Marie Baer passed away at home on October 8, 2013. Joyce was born on June 21, 1933 in Owatonna, Minn. to Donald and Mae (Rogentine) McNearney. Joyce was united in marriage to Neil R. Baer on June 30, 1956. Survivors include George J. Socha Sr., Children; Mathew A. (Lori), their children, Tyler, Anthony and David; Michael...
Anna Bradley
Oct 8, 2013
MADISON - Anna Yambrick Bradley, aged 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at Oakwood Village East in Madison, WI. She was born in Flint, MI on May 16, 1923, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Yambrick. She graduated from Northern High School in Flint, attended the Flint Junior College and received her B.A. and M.A. from...
Marian Lison
Oct 8, 2013
MADISON - Marian Jane Kehl Lison, a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, died at Sebring Living Assistance Residence on Tuesday morning, October 8th. Marian was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Ella Kehl. She was born in Green Bay on October 22nd, 1921. She attended St. Joseph's Academy, graduated from Green Bay East High School...
Tyler Bailey
Oct 7, 2013
Stoughton- Tyler Joseph Bailey, age 15, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013. He was born in Madison on November 10, 1997, the son of Joseph Bailey and Shelby Nelson. Tyler was raised in Stoughton and attended Stoughton Schools. He participated in every sport, his passion being football. Tyler, who was an organ donor, liked spending time with...
Michael Iverson
Oct 7, 2013
Stoughton- Michael Thomas Iverson, age 10, was taken from us unexpectedly and too soon on Monday October 7, 2013. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital on April 16, 2003, the son of Matthew and Deanna (Reynolds) Iverson. Michael Thomas was a 5th grader at Kegonsa Elementary School in Stoughton. He was a very caring child, always there...
Donna Schmidt
Oct 7, 2013
Donna (Habermann) Schmidt, age 64, died on Monday October 7, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison following a brief illness. Donna was born in West Allis, WI on October 11, 1948 to Chester and Anna Mae (Russell) Habermann. Donna and Ken Schmidt were together for 47 years and raised their four children in Waunakee. She was later...
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