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.
Rachel Jacobs
May 28, 2013
Rachel Jacobs (nee Saban) died on May 28, 2013 at Attic Angels Place in Madison at the age of 86. She was born in Lodz, Poland and came to the United States in 1949, the same year she married her husband of 64 years, Sam Jacobs. Rachel is survived by her husband, her sons Harvey Jacobs (Susan) of...
Rita O'Donnell
May 27, 2013
The sweetest mother, Rita P. O'Donnell, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 27th. She was born in LaCrosse, WI on March 17, 1925. She was an amazing woman who had a passion for living and she loved being a mom to her six children, Joyce (Glenn) Stevens of Puyallup, WA; Patricia Ruff of Oconomowoc, WI, Janis (Doug)...
John Rockholt
May 27, 2013
Oregon- John I. "Dee" Rockholt, age 74 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 27, 2013. He was born on May 31, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Olaf and Adeline (McCarthy) Rockholt. John was raised and dearly loved by his step father, Roy Keyworth. In 1956, John graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit, Michigan. Following high...
Joanne Bush
May 26, 2013
Joanne Kaiser Bush Joanne Bush died at home surrounded by family on May 26, 2013. Born Dec 17, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to John E. Kaiser and Emmeline Kaiser (Washick). She grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and graduated from Kenosha High School (Bradford) in 1945 where she was part of the Green Hornets Club, they still meet via...
Mary Eidsmoe
May 26, 2013
Mary E. Eidsmoe passed away on Sunday May 26, 2013, surrounded by her family at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 26, 1922 to Anna and George Lemberger. She was a lifetime resident of Madison and a 1940 graduate of Central High School. She was employed by both Rohde's Steak House and Madison Gas &...
Chester Martin Jr.
May 26, 2013
Chester Barton "Bart" Martin, Jr., 80, of Middleton, Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, passed away on May 26, 2013. Born on February 25, 1933 to Chester Barton and Mary Blackwell Pridgen Martin in Durham, North Carolina, he was the oldest of six children. Trains, train routes and timetables fascinated young Bart, as...
Margaret Fauerbach
May 26, 2013
Madison--Margaret Helen Fauerbach, age 93, passed away Sunday May 26, 2013. Margaret was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on November 23, 1919 to Dr. Harry J. O'Connell and Helen Willett O'Connell. Margaret and her sister became residents of Madison in 1933 and attended Edgewood boarding school. They later graduated from Edgewood High School and Edgewood College. Margaret then attended...
Heidi Bristol
May 26, 2013
Heidi Jo BRISTOL, age 51, passed away at home on May 26, 2013, daughter of Dr. Richard and Martha Bristol. Dearest mother of Dylan, beloved sister of Susan, Cathy, Dick (Kathy) and Melissa (Chris) Molnar, beloved aunt, great aunt, niece and cousin. Heidi was a cherished friend to many in the Madison area. A memorial service will be...
James Lynch
May 25, 2013
Madison - James P. Lynch, age 96, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Oakwood Village East in Madison. He was born on March 22, 1917 in Madison, the son of John and Agnes (Gratton) Lynch. James was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 531 and a member of the Kiwanis. He enjoyed...
William Toomey
May 25, 2013
Madison - William "Bill" John Toomey, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Oakwood Village West. He was born on March 15, 1927, to William and Jule Toomey in Chicago, Illinois. Bill had an active childhood and was a Boy Scout. He attended South Shore High School in Chicago before graduating early in 1944 to...
George Semeniuk
May 24, 2013
MADISON/ALEXANDRIA, VA George M. Semeniuk, age 67, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Coventry Village in Madison, WI after a valiant fight with cancer. George was born on May 24, 1946 in Ames, IA to George and Alexandra Semeniuk. He was a 1964 graduate of Brookings High School, Brookings, SD, University of Kansas and Duke University,...
Howard Kohls
May 24, 2013
Madison-We are deeply saddened by the passing of Howard E. Kohls, age 77 on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Agrace Hospice care in Fitchburg. He was born on August 23, 1935 at home, on a farm, in the township of Waterloo in Jefferson County, the son of Albert and Sarah (Hahn) Kohls and youngest brother to Kenneth Kohls...
Stephen Rader
May 24, 2013
Stephen "Steve" Lowell Rader, 47, Madison, Wis., passed away Friday (5-24-13) after a bicycle accident in Madison. Steve was born April 14, 1966 in Missoula, Mont. He grew up in Lincoln, Neb., graduating from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1984, where he was an all-state tennis player. Steve graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990 with a...
Jerome Nordmark
May 23, 2013
Sun Prairie - Jerome H. Nordmark, age 66 passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. He was born on July 9, 1946, the son of Theodore and Doris (Umphrey) Nordmark. Jerome proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On September 21, 1985 he was united in marriage to Rita Lancaster. For 40 years, Jerome...
Marie Ballweg
May 23, 2013
Waunakee - Marie R. Ballweg, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Agrace Hospice after an extended illness. She was born on April 15, 1926 to Fred and Irene (Endres) Statz in the Town of Berry. She was united in marriage to Anton "Tony" Ballweg in 1947. Together they farmed in the Sauk area. After...
James Harwood Jr.
May 23, 2013
Sun Prairie - James "Jim" Harwood Jr., age 49 was taken by heavenly angels far too soon on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. He was born on November 28, 1963 in Mt. Clements, Michigan, the son of James and Judy Harwood. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy. He enlisted in 1982 serving 7 years as a data...
Georgia Kast
May 23, 2013
Madison - Georgia Mae (Yelk) Kast passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was born on October 4, 1949 to Lawrence and Lyla (Remus) Yelk of Sun Prairie. Mom was raised on the family farm surrounded by 3 loving brothers and a sister. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1967. On October 6, 1967 she...
Ethel Buchmiller
May 22, 2013
Stoughton- Ethel Buchmiller, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Stoughton Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Cochrane on January 3, 1925 the daughter of Arthur and Emma Suhr. Ethel attended Cochrane public schools and Northwestern Institute of Medical Technology in MN. On February 6, 1945 she married Archie A. Buchmiller. Together...
Alta Ellestad
May 22, 2013
McFarland - Alta L. Ellestad on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, joined her husband, Adolph Ellestad, in heaven, now together in their final home. Alta was born June 1, 1917 in the Town of Blooming Grove to Henry and Elsie (Pape) Gausman. She and Adolph were married on October 7th, 1939 at Monona Lutheran Church. They farmed in the...
James Ehle
May 22, 2013
Stoughton - James Allen "Jim" Ehle, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at his home in Stoughton after an extended battle with cancer. Jim was born May 12, 1951, in Madison, the son of Ellsworth A. and Ruby (Lee) Ehle. Jim was in the photography business for many years and had records of wedding pictures...
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