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.

Christine Marceil

Christine Marceil

Jun 23, 2013

Christine B. Marceil died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 23rd at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. She was born May 29, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids to Harold and Margaret Berg. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and married Christopher Marceil on May 3, 1969 at Saint John's Episcopal Church. She was employed at the First National Bank...

Esther Mcleod

Esther Mcleod

Jun 23, 2013

Esther Jane McLeod Madison - Esther Jane McLeod (1908-2013) died peacefully at Agrace Hospice, June 23rd, a week after suffering a stroke. She enjoyed 104 years of excellent health, remaining independent in her beloved home, designed in 1964 by her late husband, architectural engineer Arthur McLeod (1908-1993). Here she could walk among the tall pines (planted by her...

William Schwartz

William Schwartz

Jun 23, 2013

William Schwartz passed away on June 23, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wis. He was born January 24, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Beloved husband of Dorothy Schwartz (n�e Gahr). Father of Howard Schwartz (Sandy), Larry Schwartz and Marlene Schwartz (Steve). Loving Grandfather of Kara Schwartz, Alex Weiss, Samantha Weiss and Abigail Weiss. Bill was preceded in death by his parents,...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

Jun 23, 2013

Johnson, Helen Marie Goetz Helen Marie Goetz Johnson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison after a three-month battle with cancer. Formerly of Rumson, New Jersey, Helen was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 15, 1933 to Milton Alois Goetz and Helen Marie Kelly. Raised in Brooklyn and Pelham, New...

Ramona Segebarth

Ramona Segebarth

Jun 23, 2013

Sun Prairie - Ramona K. Segebarth, age 70, went home to be with the Lord after her battle with Alzheimer's on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born on September 20, 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of John and Donna (Carroll) Shaw. Ramona was united in marriage to John Segebarth on...

Alexandra Anderson

Alexandra Anderson

Jun 23, 2013

Alexandra (Lexy) Anderson of Middleton, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home from heart failure on June 23, 2013. Lexy had a distinctive infectious enthusiasm for life and an inspiringly generous spirit. Full of love and always willing to help, she touched countless lives and meant so much to so many. She was particularly passionate about animals, and always...

Patrick Grainger

Patrick Grainger

Jun 23, 2013

Cottage Grove Patrick Louis Grainger, age 52, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at home. He was born on November 21, 1960 in Madison, the son of Ronald and Nancy (Lampman) Grainger. He married Christina Wilson on August 19, 2004 in Madison. Pat graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1979 and went on to receive...

Elizabeth Bunker

Elizabeth Bunker

Jun 23, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Bunker died peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2013. She was born to August and Helen Ostrowski December 28, 1928 in Stevens Point, WI. She lived in "Point" through her school years. After WWII she moved to Chicago. There her winning smile and friendly personality won her many lifelong friends and her future husband Dennis...

Frederick Coan

Frederick Coan

Jun 20, 2013

Stoughton- Frederick W. Coan, age 60, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville surrounded by his family. He was born in Fall City, Nebraska on October 7, 1952 to Richard and Annabelle Coan. After the death of his father Fred was raised by his mother and step father, Edward G. Cnare. He graduated...

Daniel Elmer Ii

Daniel Elmer Ii

Jun 18, 2013

Cottage Grove - Daniel R. "Danny" Elmer II, age 48 entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. He was born on May 11, 1965 in Rockford, IL, the son of Daniel R. Elmer I and Donna J. Ring. Danny was a life-long Madison resident. He had his own business as a real estate broker specializing in...

Nancy Nelson

Nancy Nelson

Jun 17, 2013

Our beloved Nancy passed with dignity and peace in the early morning of June 17th. Nancy was born in Madison on August 15, 1952 and was a lifelong resident. She attended West High School (Class of 1970) and worked for many years at Olson's Cupid's Corner - managing the stores upon the retirement of her father, John B....

Greg Markielewski

Greg Markielewski

Jun 17, 2013

Deerfield- Greg "Weasel" Markielewski, age 54, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born in Madison on June 16, 1959, the son of Dick and Betty Markielewski. On May 13, 1995 Greg married Oona O'Hara. Greg worked for over 25 years for McFarland Metals. In 2005 he started his own business,...

Gladys Veum

Gladys Veum

Jun 16, 2013

Rio- Gladys M. Veum, age 69, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Missouri on October 31, 1943 the daughter of Clarence and Olinda Morris. Gladys graduated from Madison East High School. On May 6, 1967 Gladys married Thomas Veum in Stoughton. She worked as a bank...

Carole Brandt

Carole Brandt

Jun 16, 2013

Madison / Surprise, AZ - Carole Brandt awakened from a long, fitful nap to check out of Agrace Hospice on Sunday June 16th and begin her residence in eternal gloryland. A model of vigorous health for three-quarters century, Carole had been in recent years beset by a series of mostly vascular-related conditions and complexes that eventually made deliverance...

Bruce Renwick

Bruce Renwick

Jun 16, 2013

Bruce Kimball Renwick passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013.He was born June 17, 1955 to Edward Kimball and Trude Heumann Renwick. Bruce was a graduate of UW-Madison's School of Nursing. At the time of his death he was a social worker for the Northland Community Services and a psychiatric nurse for Veterans Affairs. Prior to that he...

Margaret Krohn

Margaret Krohn

Jun 15, 2013

Margaret "Marge" Krohn, 91, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Mayflower Community Health Care Center in Grinnell, Iowa. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grinnell, IA with Rev. Kathryn Roys officiating. The family will be present one hour prior to her service on Friday. Visitation...

Noel Keene

Noel Keene

Jun 14, 2013

Noel Patrick Keene passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14,, 2013. Noel was a man with a huge heart who loved people, loved life, and lived it to the fullest with a generous spirit. He was always there for everyone with a supportive hand and kind words. Noel was born on February 4th, 1968 in Madison, WI and...

Marlene Olson

Marlene Olson

Jun 14, 2013

STOUGHTON Surrounded by her loving family, Marlene (Dewitt) Olson passed into eternal peace on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Born on August 4, 1936 in Milton, WI her family lived in Janesville, WI where she graduated from Craig High School. Marlene was the youngest child of Walen and Doris (Smith), who preceded her in...

Richard Schwenn

Richard Schwenn

Jun 14, 2013

Richard B. Schwenn, age 67, of Madison passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisconsin on June 14, 2013, after a courageous battle with esophageal/stomach cancer that was diagnosed in January of this year. Rich was born on December 15, 1945, to Edwin Schwenn and Janet (Bartelt) Schwenn. He graduated from Middleton High School with the Class...

Doris Lynge

Doris Lynge

Jun 14, 2013

Doris S. Lynge, Age 95, of Madison WI and Plano, TX died peacefully on Friday June 14, 2013 at Oakwood Village. She was born on October 7, 1917 in Christopher, IL, the daughter of Ray and Ola Spurrier. Her husband Gene Lynge, her son Gene Lynge Jr and her daughter Stephany L. Halverson preceded Doris in death. Doris...

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