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.
Ann Kennedy
Apr 21, 2013
Much to the sorrow of family and friends Ann Brauer Kennedy passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 21 after a brief illness. Ann was born July 31, 1959 in Madison to Doris and James Kennedy. She was the youngest of three sisters, graduated from Madison West High and UW-Madison. She was an accomplished cartographer and employed at Mapping Specialists...
Robert Paustian
Apr 21, 2013
On April 21, 2013, Second Lieutenant, Bob Paustian, climbed into his B-25 aircraft and flew his final flight up to God. He was 87 years old. Robert Donald Paustian was born to Victor Paustian and Viola Burwell, in Davenport, Iowa, on April 25, 1925. He was the second child of three boys, Victor Burwell, Robert Donald, and William...
Kenneth Klavon
Apr 21, 2013
Kenneth H. Klavon, age 75, passed away Sunday April 21, 2013 in Madison WI. Kenneth is survived by his son Scott Alan Klavon of Madison. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Jean (Ebneter) Klavon and daughter Susan Elizabeth Klavon. Services will be private.
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Roberta Larsen
Apr 20, 2013
Madison--Roberta Ann Larsen, "Bertie", passed away on April 20, 2013, at the age of 89, at Oakwood Village East Memory Care. She was born to Edith "Hope" and Herman Luers at Washington, Iowa on April 9, 1924. She earned a BA in Art Education at the University of Iowa and an MA in Art Education at UW-Madison. Starting...
Alberta Peterson
Apr 20, 2013
MADISON - Alberta "Betty" May (nee Carmody) Peterson, passed from this earth surrounded by her children on April, 20, 2013. She was 85 years old. Betty was born at home on June 16, 1927 in Sugar Bush, Wisconsin to William and Audrey (Howard) Carmody, who preceded her death in 1976 and 1960. Betty was born with a form...
Robert Thorsen
Apr 19, 2013
Las Vegas, NV/Stoughton, WI- Robert "Bob" L. Thorsen, age 82, died peacefully in Las Vegas, NV on Friday, April 19, 2013 with his wife Joan and daughter Kathy by his side. He was born on the family farm in Stoughton on August 19, 1930 the son of the late Russell and Opal (Henry) Thorsen. He was raised in...
Elaine Ness
Apr 18, 2013
Marshfield - Elaine J. (Briggs) Ness D.V.M., age 47, passed away suddenly on Thursday April 18, 2013. She was born August 4, 1965 in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her father George E. Briggs, her grandmother, an older sister, Elizabeth, and 2 infant brothers. She is survived by her mother, Amanda L. Harding of Kenosha,...
Jean-Pierre Golay
Apr 16, 2013
Born May 1, 1928 in Lausanne, Switzerland; died peacefully April 16, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare; Janice, his beloved wife of 32 years, was at his side. Loving father of daughter Jeanne Evans-Golay, sons Gabriel and Blaise Golay, and Roger Caplan. Professor of French Literature and Media Literacy in Lausanne until age 60; retired and moved to Madison in...
Marion Munz
Apr 16, 2013
MCFARLAND - Marion A. "Doc" Munz, age 78, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Marion, known to his many friends as simply "Doc", was born in Iowa County, WI, September 4, 1934, the son of the late Peter and Frances (Clary) Munz. Doc graduated from Lone Rock High School. He grew up in Bear Valley and lived in...
Jerre Ivey
Apr 16, 2013
Jerre Ivey September 22, 1952 - April 16, 2013 Our most beautiful Angel was called home gently and peacefully on Tuesday, April 16th in Madison, WI. Jerre brought a smile to everyone she met. She is loved for her always positive outlook; her passion and dedication to her family and friends; and for her tremendous personal strength. With...
Norman Wood
Apr 16, 2013
MADISON - Norman J. Wood, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2013 at UW Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Norm was born in East Troy, WI on May 25, 1939 to LaMar and Mary (nee. Maier) Wood. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School, where he was a three-letter athlete and Prom King. While attending UW...
Allen Braddy
Apr 16, 2013
Allen Braddy, age 78, of Waunakee died suddenly on Tues. April 16, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born in Wayne City, Illinois on April 9, 1935 to James and Fern Braddy. Al retired as a truck driver for Amoco Gas Company in 1991. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna in 1992. In...
Neolaite
Apr 15, 2013
Neola (Schenck) Srite was born July 19, 1922 in Clarinda, the daughter of Ray and Zelma (Anderson) Schenck. She passed away on Monday afternoon, April 15, in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 90. Neola grew up in Clarinda where she graduated from high school in 1940. On July 26, 1942 she married Melvin Srite. They had one...
Bernie Price
Apr 14, 2013
Bernard F. (Bernie) Price, Waunakee formerly East Troy/Elkhorn (1928-2013) Bernie passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 14, 2013, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. Bernie was born on June 20, 1928 in Cudahy, Wi. He was the only child of Bernard C. and Alice Price. Bernie graduated from East Troy High School...
Carol Maroney
Apr 13, 2013
Carol Elizabeth Maroney (nee Schultz) died peacefully with her family at her side on April 13, 2013 at Oakwood Lutheran Homes in Madison, Wis. She was born in Janesville, Wis. on February 5, 1944 to Elizabeth Martin Schultz and Roy Schultz. Carol graduated in 1962 from Janesville High School (now Craig). She also graduated from the University of...
Florence Reagan
Apr 12, 2013
Florence Anna Reagan, age 98, of Madison, WI, died on April 12, 2013 at Heritage Court in Eau Claire, WI in the presence of her family. Florence was born on January 3, 1915 on the Marty homestead farm in Mount Pleasant Township, Green County, WI, to Matthias and Fannie (Stauffer) Marty. She attended a one room country school...
Bette Matson
Apr 11, 2013
Madison - Bette Jean (Benoy) Matson, Age 76, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 11, 2013. Bette was a long-time cancer survivor, diagnosed with 4th stage breast cancer in August 2002. Bette was born on January 2, 1937 to Francis and Virginia (Steiner) Benoy. The family lived on farms in the Monroe, Dayton, and...
Alan Zobel
Apr 11, 2013
McFarland- Alan E. Zobel, age 58, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Eugene and Sofie Zobel on June 9, 1954. Alan was the middle of three brothers. He graduated from Santiago High School in Garden Grove, CA. Alan pursued higher education at Santa Ana College,...
Dwayne Kittell
Apr 11, 2013
Dwayne E. Kittell II age 24 of Madison passed away on Thurs. April 11, 2013. Born March 3, 1989 in Long Island New York, he was the son of Dwayne E Kittell and Enid Miranda. Dwayne attended Waunakee High School. He enjoyed wrestling, boxing and spending time with family and friends. He could brighten up anyone's worst day...
Robert Swenson
Apr 11, 2013
Stoughton - Robert "Bob" J. Swenson, age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Alden Estates of Jefferson. He was born in Stoughton on August 23, 1927, the son of Sigurd and Alta (Stryhn) Swenson. Bob was married to Frances Ellis for 43 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years and...
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