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.
Eleanor Seekins
May 9, 2013
McFarland- Eleanor Seekins, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 19, 1923, the daughter of Earle and Catherine (Wilson) Peterson. Eleanor was a long time resident of McFarland and very active in the community. She was a devoted member of McFarland Lutheran Church. Eleanor enjoyed volunteering her time...
Loren Quam
May 9, 2013
Loren A."Al" Quam, age 71, of Waunakee passed away at his home on Thursday, May 9, 2013 following a long illness. He was born in Lodi, Wisconsin on October 19, 1941 to Alvin and Bernice (Thompson) Quam. Al graduated from Lodi High School and then served in the United States Army. He was employed for 37 years as...
John Anderson
May 8, 2013
Madison - John Rodger Anderson, age 81, of Madison, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, at the Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born to Victor C. and Avis (Brickson) Anderson. He is survived by his wife, June, of 55 years; his sons Jeff (Elaine) and Jayson (Laurie), and daughter...
Doris Webster
May 7, 2013
Sun Prairie - Doris Ruth Webster, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on November 29, 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of William and Jacqueline (TeBeau) Longmeyer. Doris was united in marriage with Charles Webster on June 28, 1947, in St. Louis, MO. She was...
Gilbert Helt
May 7, 2013
Gilbert C. Helt, age 80, of Dane passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at a Madison Hospital. He fought the good fight against diabetes, hypertension, Parkinson's disease and multiple strokes. Gilbert was born on July 18, 1932 to William and Rose (Ripp) Helt. Gilbert married the love of his life, Carol Rauls on April 17, 1958 and...
Idell Stanek
May 7, 2013
Madison / Stoughton - Idell "Betty" Stanek, age 92, died after a very brief illness on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 21, 1920 to Otmar and Emma Merklein in Madison. Betty was united in marriage to Edward J. Stanek for 56 years, and he preceded her in death in 1996....
John Budden
May 6, 2013
Stoughton- John H. Budden, age 88, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, May 6, 2013. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 28, 1924, the son of John E. and Helen (Weis) Budden. On October 9, 1948 John married Adele Runde. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. John's military career spanned...
Manetta Henning
May 6, 2013
Madison- Manetta A. Henning, age 86, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Capitol Lakes Health Center. She is survived by her children, Diane (Douglas) Crane and Dwain (Kristine) Henning; four grandchildren, Olivia (Jim Neumeyer) Crane, Joseph Crane, Jamie (Tess) Henning and Jake (Gwen) Henning; four great grandchildren, Emma, Otto, Peter and Aaron Henning;...
Daniel Clavette
May 5, 2013
Daniel John Clavette, age 65 passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 11, 1948 in Milwaukee, the son of Delbert John and the late Jean Marie (Gentz) Clavette. He lived in West Bend for many years and in Sun Prairie since 1987. Daniel is a U.S. Navy veteran...
Rosalia Theilig
May 4, 2013
Sun Prairie/ Milwaukee - Rosalia S. "Sally" Theilig, age 98 passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. She was born on December 16, 1914 in Port Washington, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Hamkens) Biever. For over 30 years, Sally worked for Milwaukee Electric Tool until her retirement. Sally was a woman of faith and loved being around...
Ernest Reynolds
May 4, 2013
Ernest W. Reynolds, Jr., age 92, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Oakwood Village West. He was born on May 11, 1920 to Ernest and Florence Reynolds in Bristow, Oklahoma. Ernest graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors degree in Chemistry in 1942. In 1946, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma Medical School. He...
Carol James
May 4, 2013
Madison - Carol Lee Plyley James died in her sleep on Saturday, May 4, at Oak Park Place, 718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718. She was born to Winifred Dale Plyley and Theodore James Plyley on August 7, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio. She earned a BA degree at Ohio University, an MA at Indiana University, and a Ph.D....
Ronald Klaila
May 4, 2013
Ronald Charles Klaila, age 57, died at home on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was born on January 29, 1956 to Ralph and Carol Klaila. He lived and worked in Madison his entire life. He attended Spring Harbor Elementary School and Van Hise Middle School and then graduated from Madison Memorial High School in 1974. Ron completed the...
Edith Meerdink
May 3, 2013
Edith Jean Meerdink, age 86, passed away Friday May 3, 2013 after a long illness. She was born in Sheboygan to Jess and Florence Meerdink. When she was five years old they moved to Oshkosh where she graduated from Oshkosh High School with Highest Honors. She then worked in an Oshkosh bank as a teller and secretary in...
Antoinette Davis
May 3, 2013
Antoinette Ceazia Nicole Davis beloved infant daughter to Elizabeth F. Goodwin and Anthony D. Davis became an angel on Friday, May 3, 2013. God gave Anthony and Elizabeth the humble and joyful pleasure of being the parents of Antoinette Ceazia Nicole Davis. She arrived on February 15, 2013 and 78 days later God called their little angel home...
George Cuccia
May 2, 2013
George Cuccia, age 94 passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 2 2013. He was born in Madison's Greenbush to Henry and Laura Cuccia on Sept 11, 1918. George worked for Schlitz Distributors for over 40 years. He was united in marriage on June 9, 1939 to his high school sweetheart and...
Nancy Heine
May 2, 2013
Nancy (Dickinson) Heine passed away at home on May 2, 2013 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Pontiac, MI on June 26, 1936 the only child of William and Wilma Dickinson. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1954 and attended Michigan State University. While at Michigan State, she met husband George Freeman Heine, Jr....
Joyce Soukup
May 1, 2013
MADISON- After a long and courageous battle with brain cancer, Joyce Soukup, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 1, 2013. She was born on August 21, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of the late Wallace and Jeanne Macdonald. Joyce met her husband Dick Soukup while attending Butler University. They were married...
Kimberly Carter
May 1, 2013
Kimberly Ann Carter, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Madison on May 1 2013. Kimberly was born in Marshfield WI on June 4, 1963 to Trish Carter-Diers and James Diers. She moved to Sheboygan with her family in 1974 where she attended Grant, Urban, and North High schools. Kim made her home in Madison after...
Rebecca Kittleson
May 1, 2013
Sun Prairie/DeForest - Rebecca Ann "Becky" Kittleson, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on December 12, 1928 in Windsor, Wisconsin the daughter of Carl and Esther (Halverson) Lothe. Becky was united in marriage to Irving Kittleson on November 1, 1947 at Burke Lutheran Church. She worked various...
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