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.
Sharon Kriesler
Jan 15, 2013
Waunakee - Sharon A. Kriesler, age 65, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 3, 1947, the daughter of Leroy and Eileen (Schmidt) Marking. On November 12, 1966, Sharon was united in marriage to Robert W. Kriesler. Together they...
Kathryn George
Jan 15, 2013
Verona-Kathryn A. "Katie" George, age 45, passed away after a valiant battle with breast cancer on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the UW Hospital-Madison. She was born on May 29, 1967 in Madison the daughter of George & Mary (Hanson) Crownhart. Katie was united in marriage with Kevin George on March 17, 2001. Katie grew up in Madison...
Catharine Beverly
Jan 13, 2013
Madison: Catharine "Betty" Rikkers Beverly, Daughter of Edward and Jane(Tallmadge) Rikkers passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. She is survived by her son, Edward (Ted) of River Falls, daughter Jane of Madison, grandson Garret also of Madison. In addition she is survived by her brother Frederick (Linda) and numerous nieces and nephews, and honorary "grandson'' Carlos Golden. Memorials...
Marie Pulvermacher
Jan 12, 2013
MADISON - Marie Pulvermacher, a pioneer among Madison women journalists, died Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Capitol Lakes Retirement Center where she had been living the past several years. She was 93. A member of The Capital Times' staff for 42 years, Ms. Pulvermacher began her newspaper career in 1939 as a part-time librarian while a sophomore at...
Steven Gehrke
Jan 12, 2013
Steven W. Gehrke, age 60, of Sun Prairie, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Steven was born on July 11,1952 in Wausau, WI, the son of Wallace and Jean (Sommerfeldt) Gehrke. Steven was a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and received a bachelor of business and economics degree from UW-Whitewater in May...
Daniel Moodie
Jan 11, 2013
SUN PRAIRIE: Daniel R. Moodie, age 48, of Sun Prairie, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home. Dan was born on September 23, 1964 in Madison, WI to Don and Anna Mae(Gumz) Moodie. He was a 1983 graduate of Sun Prairie High School. Dan married the love of his life, best friend, soul mate and...
Jean Larson
Jan 10, 2013
Jean Ann Larson, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother died late Thursday night, January 10, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by family. She was born June 27, 1931 to Carl and Arlene Meudt at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, and grew up on a farm in the beautiful hill country North of Ridegeway, WI with...
Marie Guinea
Jan 10, 2013
Madison - Marie W. Guinea (nee Blanchard) was born in Chicago on June 12, 1924, to Earl and Marie (Stoll) Blanchard and was raised, along with her brother and sisters, in the Illinois Masonic Orphans Home in LaGrange, IL from l927-1938. She met and married Paul Guinea in 1945. She moved to Madison in 1960 and worked at,...
Ernest Blackburn
Jan 10, 2013
Stoughton - Ernest "Ernie" Blackburn, age 61, passed away on January 10, 2013 while at his home surrounded by his family. Ernie was born on January 26, 1951 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the son of Stanley and June (Kunkel) Blackburn. He married Deborah Morgan on August 11, 1979 at John and Martha Onsrud's farm in Stoughton. Ernie was a...
Jerome Kaufman
Jan 10, 2013
Jerome (Jerry) Kaufman, our most beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, friend, and colleague died peacefully at his home in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family, after a long, heroic struggle with cancer. Jerry was born in 1933, in Middletown, Connecticut and grew up in Corona, Queens, in New York City, the son of immigrant parents from...
Howard Weisensel
Jan 9, 2013
Marshall - Howard L. Weisensel, age 61, passed away peacefully while in his sleep on January 9, 2013 at his home. Howard was born on December 22, 1951 in Columbus, WI the son of Harland and Arlene Weisensel. He married Martha Kay Skalitzky on September 1, 1972 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church in Sun...
Fae Renfert
Jan 8, 2013
Madison - Fae W. Renfert died peacefully at her apartment at The Gardens on Jan. 8, 2013. Fae was born in Norwalk, WI on Oct. 24, 1918, the second child of A.G. "Tad" Wepfer and Bertha Prock Wepfer. She grew up working in the family drug store in Norwalk and spent summers visiting her Grandmas Prock and Wepfer,...
Daniel Capaul
Jan 8, 2013
Daniel J. CaPaul (Dan) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Dan was born on October 10, 1965 to Joseph and Shirley CaPaul He graduated Waunakee High School in 1984 and UW-Oshkosh in 1988 with a degree in English. Dan was employed in various occupations, but enjoyed being on the home farm in Westport with his family...
June Swalheim
Jan 8, 2013
Stoughton- June I. Swalheim, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1926, the daughter of Sam and Adeline Gilbertson. On February 14, 1948 June married Harry Swalheim. Together they farmed in the Town of Cottage Grove for 28 years before his death...
Donald Dahlk
Jan 8, 2013
Dahlk, Donald D. "Donnie" age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. Donald was born March 5th, 1937 in Madison, the son of Gilbert and Frances (Herfel) Dahlk. Donnie is survived by his brothers Claude (Judy) Dahlk of Stoughton, and Gilbert (Jean) Dahlk of Waunakee and nieces and nephews. He was...
Thomas Petersen
Jan 8, 2013
Deerfield/Springstead- Thomas "Tom" N. Petersen, age 73, passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on September 25, 1939 to Chester R. and Maude C. Petersen and raised in Monona on the lake with his dear friends John and Jim Rothman and...
Meta Hoel
Jan 7, 2013
Stoughton- Meta F. Hoel, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Lake Mills on February 22, 1919, the daughter of Karl and Alma Thorman. On January 22, 1944 Meta married Lloyd Hoel. Together they farmed in the Stoughton and Cambridge area for 36 years. Meta is survived by several...
Daniel Omilianowski
Jan 7, 2013
Middleton: Daniel R. Omilianowski, age 72, passed away at his home on Monday, January 7, 2013. He was born July 20, 1940, the son of Roman and Michaeline (Zolkos) Omilianowski in Hammond, Indiana. Daniel attended high school at Bishop Noll in Hammond, and later graduated from Notre Dame University with a BS in Chemistry, and in 1971 from...
Heinz Kowaczek
Jan 6, 2013
Madison - Heinz Kowaczek passed away early Sunday morning, January 6, 2013 after a short illness. He was 92. Henry was born in Germany and served as a tank commander on the eastern front in Word War II. He was wounded, captured, escaped and walked across Romania to re-join his troops. His stories from this time were an...
Ruby Ritchie
Jan 6, 2013
MADISON-Ruby Lavon Ritchie, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday January 5, 2013. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ruby was born the oldest of 3 children, on the family farm in Crawford County on November 7, 1926....
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