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.

Alice Huebner

Alice Huebner

Feb 1, 2013

MADISON - Alice Bast Huebner, age 94, passed away on February 1, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare with one or more of her daughters at her side at all times. Alice Katherine was born on October 25, 1918, in Rockfield, the daughter of Paul Jacob and Bertha Mantz Bast. Alice attended the University of Wisconsin, where she met and...

Nathan Enge

Nathan Enge

Feb 1, 2013

Nathan J. Enge, age 86, of Waunakee passed away on February 1, 2013 at Middleton Village. He was born on January 5, 1927 to Eugene and Elsie (Accola) Enge of Witwen, WI. Nathan was a WWII veteran where he served in Italy and was a member of the Waunakee American Legion Post #360. Recently he participated in the...

Michael Morgan

Michael Morgan

Jan 31, 2013

McFarland-Michael J. Morgan, age 71, passed away at his home on January 31, 2013 of natural causes. Mike was born on October, 4, 1941, in Madison. He attended grade school at Queen of Peace and then graduated from West High school. Mike attended college for 2 years and then decided to pursue his dream as a power lifter....

Sidney Scheldrup

Sidney Scheldrup

Jan 31, 2013

Stoughton- Sidney Herman Scheldrup, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was born in Poynette on January 3, 1924, the son of Fritz and Lillian (Bohling) Scheldrup. Sidney graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942. Following graduation, he and his brother "Bud" owned and operated the Scheldrup Brothers...

Beatrice Leach

Beatrice Leach

Jan 31, 2013

Cottage Grove-Beatrice C. Leach, age 88, passed away on January 31, 2013 at Kindred Heart Senior Living. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Madison the daughter of Gaetano & Mae (Haskins) Musillami. She grew up in Madison's Greenbush neighborhood. Beatrice was united in marriage to Chester Leach on August 27, 1945 in Fayetteville, Ark. They made...

Bonifacio Nino-Gonzalez

Bonifacio Nino-Gonzalez

Jan 30, 2013

Bonifacio "Boni" Niño Gonzalez, 55 entered into rest on January 30th, 2013 at his home in Sun Prairie, WI surrounded by his family. He was born in Sombrereta Zacatecas, Mexico on May 14th, 1957 to Cipriano Niño and Amelia Gonzalez. "Boni " as he was often called was the third of 10 brothers and sisters, most of whom...

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Jan 30, 2013

Life began for Mother Mary Lee Martin in Greenville, MS on February 2, 1917 to her proud parents, Rev. John Black and Mary Black who welcomed her in the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She also joins four brothers: Eddie, Paul, Walter and Henry T. Black four sisters: Maggie Lybell, Bess Blake, Theresa Hayes, and...

Mark Berghammer

Mark Berghammer

Jan 29, 2013

Madison - Mark S. Berghammer, age 56 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born on September 22, 1956, the son of Harold and Lidia (Testolin) Berghammer in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mark was employed at Alkar-DEC in Lodi, Wisconsin. He is survived by his mother; Lidia Berghammer, a sister; Sheila Albin,...

Verlyn Kahl

Verlyn Kahl

Jan 29, 2013

Stoughton- Verlyn Emil Kahl, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Berry Township on May 23, 1927, the son of Emil and Lavona (Harmening) Kahl. Verlyn enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII and served his country in the Pacific on the...

Audrey Braun

Audrey Braun

Jan 28, 2013

Audrey Braun, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday Jan. 28, 2013 at Tivoli Health Care Center in Portage, WI. She was born on July 9, 1940 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Daulin and Amanda Smith. Audrey married Einer Braun on August 4, 1960. She enjoyed growing flowers and gardening. She also love to cook and bake and that...

Frances Julseth

Frances Julseth

Jan 28, 2013

STOUGHTON- Frances E. Julseth, age 91, entered her heavenly home on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Skaalen Home after surviving many strokes. She was born in the family home on October 11, 1921 the daughter of Charles and Mary (Hunt) Johnson. Frances graduated from Stoughton H.S. in 1939. She was a contented homemaker and wife of Howard Julseth....

Joseph Marselle

Joseph Marselle

Jan 27, 2013

Stoughton- Joseph David Marselle, age 33, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was born in Rockford , IL on February 8, 1979, the son of David and Donna (Saviano) Marselle. Joseph graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1997. On June 19, 2001 he married Rebecca Faber. Joseph worked for International Labor Union Local 464 for over...

L. Lins

L. Lins

Jan 27, 2013

MADISON- Dr. L. Joseph Lins, age 94, Professor Emeritus, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, died on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on October 11, 1918, at Spring Green, Wisconsin, the son of the late Leo J. and Eva (Schwartz) Lins. He married the former Loretta M. Witzko at St....

Harvey Tesar

Harvey Tesar

Jan 26, 2013

Harvey D. Tesar, age 78, died on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1934 in Prairie du Chien to Charles and Margaret (Karnopp) Tesar. He married Marjorie (Weber) Pulvermacher on May 21, 1977. Harv was previously employed at Rollermatic Welding and Waunakee Alloy until his retirement. He restored and collected John...

Linda Alred

Linda Alred

Jan 26, 2013

Waunakee/Lodi - Linda Lee Alred, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 26, 2013. She was born in Algona, Iowa on November 24, 1953, the daughter of Walter and Janice Klinker. She grew up in a variety of places and spent many years in Bethany, Missouri raising her children, then a short time in Bellevue, Nebraska, before...

Dorothy Lemon

Dorothy Lemon

Jan 26, 2013

Dorothy Walker Lemon passed away on Jan. 26, 2013 at Oakwood Village West from the affects of osteoporosis and polio. Dorothy was born in Medina, NY. She was the only child of LaVerne and Margaret (Gorman) Walker. She was close to her cousins, Helen, Ruth and Jane and regarded them as sisters. She graduated from Medina High School...

Robert Postel

Robert Postel

Jan 25, 2013

Madison - Robert James "Bob" Postel, passed on at Madison's William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital Friday, January 25, 2013, at the age of 94, after a very brief illness. Born the youngest and only son of the five children of Frank Postel and Lois (Wheeler) Postel, Bob was a Madisonian, Dairyman, Badger Fan, and Packer-Backer to his core....

June Rynes

June Rynes

Jan 25, 2013

June Eleanor Rynes, 84, died Friday, January 25, 2013. She was born in Glidden, WI to Anton and Eleanor (Hannes) Ernest on June 17, 1928. June was a waitress in Madison when she met and married Raymond Rynes on November 3, 1952. June worked as a nursing assistant in Stoughton for 14 years and then as a waitress...

Robert Patterson

Robert Patterson

Jan 24, 2013

Madison - Robert George Patterson, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare Center. Bob was born March 9, 1938, in Madison to Hugh R. and Ruth (Pegg) Patterson. Following his graduation from Wisconsin High School, Madison, Bob served in the U.S. Navy on the battleship USS Wisconsin which was a highlight in his life....

Nancy Olson

Nancy Olson

Jan 24, 2013

Middleton/Madison- Nancy Olson age 73 passed away on Thursday January 24th 2013 peacefully at Middleton Village. She was born February 13, 1939 in Madison, WI. She was the only child of Carl Newell and Berta Mae (Newell) Wegner. She was proceeded in death by her husband Robert. She is survived by daughter Patti (Tom) Crawmer, daughter Jan (John)...

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