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.
Delbert Elmer
Aug 13, 2013
Marshall/Sun Prairie - Delbert G. Elmer, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at The Good Samaritan Society of Lodi. He was born on June 29, 1921, the son of Herman J. and Anna (Erb) Elmer. Delbert was united in marriage to Viola Keller in Mt. Horeb. He farmed in Postville area for many years and...
Marie Schmelzer
Aug 13, 2013
Sun Prairie - Marie Kathryn Schmelzer, age 83, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born December 31, 1929 in Avoca the daughter of Homer and Isabella (O'Brien) Kosharek. Marie graduated from Avoca High School and was united in marriage to Patrick Laverne Schmelzer on March 27, 1951. She was...
Lorraine Gross
Aug 12, 2013
Middleton - Lorraine L. Gross, age 85 passed away on Aug. 12, 2013. Lori is survived by her son, Jeff Gross. Lori grew up in Spirit Lake, Iowa. She had 6 step brothers. Her family owned land that became Cayler Prairie State Park. Lori moved to Boulder, CO and married twice. There she worked in sales at Yonkers....
Zona Boelsing
Aug 12, 2013
MADISON - Zona D. Boelsing, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 8, 1923, a date she shared with her twin sister Zelda. She was the daughter of Rudolph and Sarah Keller Boelsing and sister to Gordon. She attended...
Nona Cox
Aug 12, 2013
Madison - Nona Rosemary Cox passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on October 19, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan as the sixth and youngest child of Nona Leon Fergusson and Arthur King. Survivors include her three children, Heidi Schiesser Prior (David); Christopher Cox (Trisha) and Carrie Cox....
Irene Hendrickson
Aug 11, 2013
Madison - On Sunday, August 11, 2013, the world lost a special person. Irene (Berg) Stratton Hendrickson, age 93, passed away at UW Hospital surrounded by family, after a head injury due to a fall. Irene was a woman with a warm heart who lived a life filled with simple truths and common kindness. Together with her husband...
Herbert Zimmerman
Aug 11, 2013
Stoughton- Herbert A. Zimmerman, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was born in Cross Plains on March 20, 1916, the son of Frank and Anna Zimmerman. On June 23, 1938 Herbert was united in marriage to Anastasia Sutter in Mt. Horeb. Herbert was a past member of the Downtown Rotary Club and proud...
Amy Ranzen
Aug 11, 2013
MADISON - On August 11th, 2013, Amy Katherine Ranzen, age 24, lost her battle with the devastating disease of depression. A consistent passion of Amy's was sport, particularly golf and softball. Amy's engagement and ultimate success in these sports was epitomized by her pursuit of the perfect pitch or the optimal flight of each ball. She sought knowledge...
Della Petrick
Aug 9, 2013
Sun Prairie - Della Mae Petrick, age 85, passed away on August 9, 2013 while at her home surrounded by her family. Della was born on January 17, 1928 in Park Falls, WI, the daughter of Lawrence and Gladys (Perry) Kulikowski. Della is survived by three children, Jean (Tim) Lofgren of Sun Prairie, Terry (Laurie) Petrick of Oswego,...
Annette Howards
Aug 9, 2013
Annette (Rusty) M. R. Howards 12-30-1923 to 08-09-2013 Madison - Annette Mildred Ruth (Schubert) Howards, age 89, passed away on Aug. 9th. She was born in the Bronx, New York on December 30, 1923 to Cecil and Betty (Dornbaum) Schubert. In March 1944, she joined the United States Marine Corps Womens Reserve - because of course, if you're...
Herbert Crawford
Aug 9, 2013
SUN PRAIRIE/MISSION, TX Herbert James "Jim" Crawford of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 09, 2013. He was born in Monroe, WI, on March 4, 1931, the son of James and Elizabeth Crawford. He was raised by his grandparents, Jake and Mary Isabelle and graduated from Monroe High School. He attended the University of...
Marjorie Oelmann
Aug 9, 2013
Marjorie L. Oelmann died suddenly on August 9, 2013. Marge was the daughter of George and Della (Heitland) Greenfield, and was born October 23, 1929 in Ackley, Iowa. Survivors include her children, Mary (John) Collins of Goldsboro, North Carolina and Tom (Marty) Oelmann of Waukesha, Wisconsin; also surviving are two granddaughters, Amy (Andy) Miller and Carrie (Bill) Wiebe;...
Christa Decker
Aug 8, 2013
Madison - Christa Ann Decker, age 57, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2013 while at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Christa was born on November 10, 1955, the daughter of Richard and Jean "Toni" Decker. Christa was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Madison and she was working as a library assistant for many years at Memorial Library....
Barbara Luther
Aug 8, 2013
Fitchburg - Barbara (Klocke) Luther, age 63, of Fitchburg passed away with dignity on Thursday, August 08, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare after fighting cancer for more than four years. Barb was born on April 30, 1950, in Sterling, Illinois, to Martha and Lloyd (Sonny) Klocke. She graduated from Newman High School in Sterling and from Edgewood College in...
James Moser
Aug 8, 2013
MADISON - James "Jim" Moser, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. Jim is survived by his brother Kenneth and sisters Patricia and Rhoda; by his son, Mike (Anne); son, Joe; daughter Kathleen Eckelkamp (Vince); and five granddaughters, Colleen, Jessa, Marla and Macey Moser and Kallie Eckelkamp. He was preceded in death...
Marlene Maugeri
Aug 8, 2013
Sun Prairie - Marlene "Je" Maugeri, age 80, passed away on Thurs. Aug. 8, 2013. Je was a long time member of Bristol Lutheran Church. She had a passion for birds, cats and all God's creatures. Je enjoyed reading cook books and trying new recipes. She is survived by her daughter, Pam (Larry) Wood; grandchildren, Joshua (Thersa), Adam...
Robert Williamson
Aug 8, 2013
Madison - Robert "Bob" Williamson passed away on August 8th at Agrace Hospicecare of Fitchburg. He was born March 10, 1919 at Paris, Illinois to Robert S. Williamson and Mary E. Williamson. He graduated from Paris High School in 1937 and worked in a wholesale grocery firm serving as manager of one of their retail stores. During this...
Thomas Barry
Aug 7, 2013
MADISON - Thomas A. Barry, age 53, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 7, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband to Maureen, devoted father to Hannah and Molly, beloved son, brother, friend, and neighbor, Tom touched many people's lives through his artwork, volunteer activities, and generous spirit. He made this world a better place...
Loudon Webster
Aug 7, 2013
Bonita Springs, Florida - Loudon Charles "Chuck" Webster, 84, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Naples Community Hospital. Chuck was born December 25, 1928 in Madison, WI to the late Loudon Newell and Marion (n�e Akin) Webster. Chuck was the owner and President of Webster & Webster, Inc. until his retirement in 1997....
Mary Branstetter
Aug 6, 2013
Mrs. Robert H. (Mary) Branstetter, age 92 passed away on August 6, 2013. The former Mary M. Gille of Darlington, Wisconsin was born on December 8, 1920. She graduated from Holy Rosary School, Darlington, Wisconsin in 1934 and the Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque, Iowa in 1938. She held a Bachelors of Science Degree from Mount Mary College...
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