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.
Tabitha Delahanty
Jun 26, 2013
MADISON/DENVER-Tabitha Christine Delahanty passed away on June 26th, 2013. Tabitha was born on December 30, 1988. She was an avid snowboarder and enjoyed spending time in the mountains hiking with her dog, Rasta. She was a very caring and intelligent young woman who was highly artistic, loved karate and excelled in architecture. Tabitha is preceded in death by...
Lucille Corcoran
Jun 26, 2013
Madison and Waunakee - Lucille Corcoran, age 91, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She was born in Madison, WI on December 10, 1921, the daughter of George and Thelma (Tollefson) Olday. Lu married the love of her life and soul mate, Earl "Buzz" Corcoran, on Jan. 31, 1941. Lu...
Barbara Nordeng
Jun 26, 2013
Barbara S. Nordeng, 68, passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Care after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her husband, Richard and sons Eric, Bradley and Gregory at her bedside. She was born December 5, 1944 in Platteville, Wisconsin to Ralph and Lois (Peggy) Black who preceded her in...
Bettye Johnson
Jun 26, 2013
Madison - Bettye Lucille Johnson, age 73 passed away on June 26, 2013. On January 28, 1940, Bettye Lucille Taylor was born to the union of Johnnie Mae and Allen Taylor. She later moved to Chicago, where she met and married Frederick Ellis Johnson and to their union three children were born; Rosella, Roselind and Frederick Ellis Johnson...
Gladys Lewis
Jun 24, 2013
Middleton / Waunakee: Gladys Helen Lewis, age 92, died on June 24, 2013 at Waunakee Manor. She was born in Madison on August 5, 1920, the daughter of Olaf and Sena (Langeteig) Harney. She graduated from Central High School in 1938 and embarked on a secretarial career that with periodic vocational education would span nearly fifty years. She...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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