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.

Alan Gurman

Alan Gurman

Sep 6, 2013

Madison-On Friday, September 6, 2013, Dr. Alan S. Gurman, age 68, passed away unexpectedly. His heart let him down, and broke all of our hearts in the process. The staff at University Hospital tried to save him as his wife, Gerri, held his hand and gave him her love till the very end. His legacy will live on...

Lyman Reynolds

Lyman Reynolds

Sep 5, 2013

Fitchburg-Lyman Edward Reynolds, Jr., passed away on September 5, 2013, due to complications of diabetes. Lyman, known to the family as "Buster," was born on July 27, 1953 to Lyman E. Reynolds, Sr., and Evelyn (Brewer) Reynolds at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1971. He then attended MATC, receiving an Associate's Degree...

Robert Wirka

Robert Wirka

Sep 4, 2013

WIRKA, ROBERT C., passed away September 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 5, 1920 in Freeport, Illinois to Joseph and Selena Wirka. Bob was a veteran of WWII where he served in the Army Air Force as a radar mechanic in Italy. He received a Bronze Start for his work establishing radar installation...

Suy Huynh

Suy Huynh

Sep 3, 2013

Madison - Suy Huynh, age 82, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on September 3, 2013. He was born September 9, 1930 in China, the son of Nguyet Huynh and Quit Thai. He married Mai Tang on October 10, 1956 in Vietnam. Suy is survived by his three sons Trung, Minh, and Phat; three daughters, Binh, Phung,...

Earl Fritzke

Earl Fritzke

Sep 3, 2013

Earl "Tiny" Fritzke age 81 passed away peacefully at his home in Stoughton of natural causes on September 3rd 2013. Tiny, as he was always called, lived a very full life. He was a husband, father, friend and carpenter touching hundreds of lives along the way. He was born on September 5th 1931 to Paul and Ada (Mohr)...

Margaret Amble

Margaret Amble

Sep 3, 2013

Stoughton- Margaret E. Amble, age 90, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Nazareth Health and Rehab. She was born in Stoughton on April 22, 1923, the daughter of Halvor and Helga Hanson. Margaret grew up on the family farm in the Stoughton area. In 1941 she married James Amble. Margaret was a devoted farm wife and worked...

Thadeus Musial

Thadeus Musial

Sep 2, 2013

Thadeus (Ted) Lucien Musial, age 88, of Fitchburg passed away quietly at home on September 2, 2013. He was born December 30, 1924 in Kenosha, the son of Lucy Drzewniak & Joseph Musial. He married Marie Seiberlich on September 2, 1950 at St. George's Catholic Church in Kenosha. Ted attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering for 3 years...

Nan Mulhern

Nan Mulhern

Sep 1, 2013

MADISON- Nan M. Mulhern, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 1, 2013. She was born in Dalton, Wis., the daughter of Joseph "Emmet" and Jessie (Hunter) Mulhern. In her youth she enjoyed modeling. Nan was employed with the State of Wisconsin in the Department of Transportation, where she retired after 37 years. She was...

Toshio Saiki

Toshio Saiki

Aug 31, 2013

MADISON - Toshio Saiki died at Agrace Hospice Care on August 31st, 2013. He was born in Honolulu Hawaii, on July 19, 1922, the second eldest of eight siblings to Mr. & Mrs. Tokuzuchi Saiki. He graduated from McKinley High School, Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1940, and attended The University of Southern California School of Pharmacy until the outbreak...

Evelyn Weible

Evelyn Weible

Aug 31, 2013

MADISON - Evelyn Vesta Burke Weible, 79, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She requested no funeral and wrote this obituary: I was born in Duncombe, Iowa on April 8, 1934. My parents were Vesta Mae Williams Burke and William Benjamin Burk, loving parents who have been missing from my life for a...

Lillian Grede

Lillian Grede

Aug 30, 2013

Lillian Ann (Liebetrau) Grede, 95, died August 30, 2013 at Oakwood Lutheran Nursing Home West, Madison. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, WI. Lillian was born June 28, 1918 to Hilmar and Anna (Stehr) Liebetrau in Madison. Lillian graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. degree in Library Science....

Karen Hanson

Karen Hanson

Aug 30, 2013

Oregon- Karen Grosse Bong Hanson, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 at her home, after battling stomach cancer for one year. She was born on January 12, 1958, the daughter of Donald and Angela Grosse, and raised on her parents farm in the Springfield/Martinsville area. Karen was a fun loving person who had a great...

Rudolph Girardi

Rudolph Girardi

Aug 30, 2013

Waunakee - Rudolph "Rudy" Girardi, age 74, died on Friday Aug 30, 2013 at his home. He was born in Norway, Michigan to Chester and Marie (Rozine) Girardi. Rudy grew up in Manitowoc and lived in Fond du Lac and Marinette. For the past 22 years he lived in Waunakee. Rudy was a grocer all his life and...

Donna Linderman

Donna Linderman

Aug 29, 2013

Madison - Donna L. Linderman, age 59, passed away on August 29, 2013. Donna was born June 12, 1954 to Art and Betty (MacLeod) Redmond. She married Andy Linderman on July 4, 1976 in Madison. Donna graduated from Middleton High School and graduated from MATC in the dental hygienist program. Donna worked for First Choice Dental for 30...

Darlene Troia

Darlene Troia

Aug 29, 2013

Darlene (Hensen) Troia Darlene Troia, age 58, of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare from complications of Lupus, with her husband and loved ones at her side. Darlene was born on July 5, 1955 to Wilfred and Angeline Hensen. She grew up on their farm outside of Middleton with her eight...

Mary Urfer

Mary Urfer

Aug 28, 2013

Madison- Mary Altizer Urfer went to be with God on August 28, 2013, in Neillsville, Wisconsin with her daughter Vivian by her side. Mary was born in Madison, WI along with her 11 siblings, to Mary (Bartholmew) and Frank Denruiter. Mary worked at Oscar Mayer for 33 years before retiring in 1978. She spent most of her retired...

Karen Suggs

Karen Suggs

Aug 27, 2013

Madison - Karen Laverne Suggs, age 61, passed away at sunset on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at her home in Madison. She was born at sunrise on June 17, 1952. A funeral service will be held at CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH, 1502 Parkside Drive, Madison, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at 12:00 noon. A visitation will...

Eyleen Chou

Eyleen Chou

Aug 26, 2013

Eyleen Chou, age 26, of Madison passed away on August 26, 2013. She was born on July 17, 1987 to Jei and Lu Chou. She is survived by her parents and her brother, Harry. Eyleen was my sister, who I loved very much. When we were young, in the late summer we would often hunt around the backyard...

Jackie Hardy

Jackie Hardy

Aug 26, 2013

Jackie L. Paris Hardy passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at age 64 at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born June 28, 1949 in Lafayette Indiana to Arthur H. Paris and Ethel M. Paris. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, Lafayette, IN. Jackie had been employed in the Credit Union movement since she moved to...

Britta Fiddes

Britta Fiddes

Aug 26, 2013

Britta Regnvall Fiddes died peacefully after an extended stay at Agrace HospiceCare on August 26, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew McCrae Fiddes, who died on September 6, 2007. Britta was born in New York City on March 1, 1917, the daughter of the late Gustaf and Charlotte Doebert Regnvall, and the sister of the late...

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