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.
Kelly Koenig
Jun 2, 2013
Kelly Loy Koenig passed away on June 2nd, 2013 surrounded by his family. He battled a rare neurological disease, corticobasal degeneration, for several years. He leaves behind his adoring wife Karla and two amazing children, Kelly (Abbey) Koenig II and Karin Koenig. All who knew Kel knew he loved his family more than anything, loved helping his friends...
Ilene Freidel
Jun 2, 2013
Sun Prairie - Ilene Grace Freidel, age 82, passed away on June 2, 2013 while at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Ilene was born on January 17, 1931 in Madison, WI the daughter of Gordon and Inger (Teisberg) Johnson. She married her husband, Donald W. Freidel on April 23, 1948. Ilene is survived by 3 of her children,...
Judy Neath
Jun 1, 2013
McFARLAND--Judy A. Neath, peacefully passed from this world on June 1, 2013, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born on September 28, 1953, at Stoughton Hospital the daughter of Doris (Rice) and the late John Slater. She was a dedicated Food Service Worker in the McFarland School District, for many, many years. She loved her job...
Julia Rodriguez
May 31, 2013
Madison - Julia Rodriguez, 91, of Madison died May 31, 2013. She is survived by her son, William Rodriguez, daughter-in-law Mary Ellen, grandson Robert, granddaughter Annemarie, and son-in-law Nate Minor. She was preceded in death by husband Robert and eleven older siblings. Julia, an avid Yankee fan, grew up in The Bronx and moved to Madison in 2002....
Sheila Chaffee
May 30, 2013
Sheila M. Chaffee (McGoldrick), Madison, WI Born April 10, 1937, Chicago, IL. Died May 30, 2013, Madison, WI. -- 76 Sheila was born in Chicago, IL, April 10, 1937 to Daniel McGoldrick and Elizabeth (Muir) McGoldrick. She died at Capital Lakes Health Center, Madison, on May 30, 2013, at age 76. She is survived by her three children...
Ann Corona
May 30, 2013
Madison - Ann E. Corona, 92, died on May 30, 2013. She was born in Madison on October 5, 1920, the daughter of Mariano and Josephine (Cellini) Sansone. Ann graduated from West High School and attended the University of Whitewater. She taught a safety course behind the wheel in Driver's Education at M.A.T.C. She was married for 56...
Marc Fenne
May 29, 2013
Marc Steven Fenne, age 50, passed away in his sleep on May 29, 2013. Marc was born on July 29, 1962 to Clifford and Beverly Fenne. Marc is survived by his mother Beverly, siblings Lonnie Steinhauer, Jeff Fenne, Leslie Ciano, many nieces and nephews and a special person Wendy Leekwee. Marc was preceded in death by his father...
Paul Olson
May 28, 2013
Stoughton- Paul N. Olson, age 83, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was born on February 20, 1930, a son of Percy L. and Beatrice (Nelson) Olson. Paul attended Hanerville Country School and graduated with honors, as President of his class, from Stoughton High School...
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...
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