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.

Robert Ham

Robert Ham

Feb 24, 2012

Lodi-Robert Kenneth Ham, age 74, of Lodi, Wisconsin passed away quietly, surrounded by family, on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 5:30 pm at University of Wisconsin Hospital due to complications from cancer. Bob was born on September 29, 1937, in Rochester, Minnesota. He was the first-born child of Kenneth and Doris Ham. He grew up in Duluth and...

Thomas Brummer

Thomas Brummer

Feb 24, 2012

Stoughton- Thomas A. Brummer, age 73, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012, after a year long battle with heart failure. He was born on March 6, 1938 in Renville, MN, the youngest of 11 children of Henry and Luella Brummer. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1955. After serving 20 years, including several tours in...

John Ellingson

John Ellingson

Feb 24, 2012

John H. Ellingson, age 77, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 24th at Agrace HospiceCare. He began his working life at age 18 as a news broadcaster for WKOW in Madison. He subsequently hosted a children's program on WKOW-TV. After serving two years in the army, he graduated with a BA in public relations and journalism from...

Mary Moser

Mary Moser

Feb 24, 2012

Madison - Mary Kathleen Moser, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by three generations of family at Agrace Hospice Center on Friday, February 24, 2012. She was born on January 2, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Deschamps) Keating. Mary K. was united in marriage to James Michael Moser on August 18, 1962 in...

Laurie Mullen

Laurie Mullen

Feb 23, 2012

Madison - Laurie Mullen, age 58, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after a determined battle against cancer, on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012. She moved to Madison in 1984 and made this beautiful city her home for her remaining years. Although she left this world too soon, she led a full and meaningful life and...

Lois Ritchie

Lois Ritchie

Feb 22, 2012

Madison-Lois "Andi" A. Ritchie, age 83, passed away February 22, 2012 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Cleveland, OH on June 1, 1928 and grew up in Shaker Heights, OH. She graduated with a degree in English Literature from Denison University where she met her husband, Sid Ritchie. They were married in Shaker Heights...

Mary Nicholson

Mary Nicholson

Feb 22, 2012

Madison -Mary Alice "Mae" Nicholson - age 76 passed away on February 22, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer at Agrace HospiceCare. Mae was born in Brooksville, Noxubee County, Mississippi on January 16, 1936, the daughter of Sammie and Azalene (Harris) Jones. In 1962, she moved to Madison and began working at Oscar Mayer for 35 years...

Jack Dewitt

Jack Dewitt

Feb 21, 2012

Madison-Jack Richard DeWitt, sometimes called "Dick" was born Dec. 15, 1918 in Muskego, Oklahoma. The family relocated to Wisconsin at age 13 or 14. Dad graduated from Lancaster, WI High School and from the U.W. with a B.A. in Economics and an L.L.B. (law). He enlisted in the army in 1942, graduated from Officers' Candidate School and saw...

Dorothy Bradley

Dorothy Bradley

Feb 21, 2012

Stoughton- Dorothy Ann Bradley, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was born in Janesville, on May 21, 1921, the daughter of Edwin and Mayme (McKibbon) Vogel. Growing up in Janesville, Dorothy attended St. Mary's School K-9 where she learned to play piano from the nuns. She graduated from high school in...

Andrew Maly

Andrew Maly

Feb 21, 2012

Andrew H. Maly, age 77, of Dane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Sun Prairie. He was born in Dane on February 15, 1935 to John H. and Regina (Statz) Maly. Andy worked at Porcelain in Sun Prairie for many years. He enjoyed playing cards, farming and visiting with friends...

Gloria Kiffel

Gloria Kiffel

Feb 20, 2012

Madison - Gloria A. Kiffel, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 20, 2012. She was born in Kenosha, on March 9th, 1936 the daughter of Gilbert and Rose (Aaron) Otto. She married her sweetheart James H. Kiffel on July 3rd, 1954 in Oceanside, California where Jim was stationed with the U.S....

Ethel Koranda

Ethel Koranda

Feb 20, 2012

Ethel S. Koranda, age 95, of Waunakee, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. Ethel was employed by the City of Milwaukee as a public health nurse prior to her retirement in 1971. Ethel loved family time, golfing, gardening, but especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...

Doris Squire

Doris Squire

Feb 20, 2012

Doris of Westport, Wisconsin, died February 20, 2012 after a long struggle following a stroke, surrounded by loving family. She is survived by daughters: Cheryl Berg and husband Dennis Berg of Rancho Murieta, CA; Sue Evenson of Onalaska, WI; Cindy Muldoon and husband Michael Muldoon of Deerfield, IL; son, Kurt Squire and wife Wendy Sorenson of Racine, WI...

Dean Jensen

Dean Jensen

Feb 19, 2012

MADISON/GAYS MILLS Dean Elwood Jensen passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at age 82. Dean was born in Moline, Ill on November 6, 1929 the son of the late Jens and Emma (Buettner) Jensen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Gappa of Madison...

Ronald Syverud

Ronald Syverud

Feb 19, 2012

Sun Prairie- Ronald C. Syverud, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. He was born on July 20, 1928 in Madison the son of Helmer & Arvilla (Horstmeyer) Syverud. Ron was united in marriage with Patricia Cornell on June 13, 1959 in Madison and they enjoyed over 41 years of marriage until...

Frederick Dobbratz

Frederick Dobbratz

Feb 19, 2012

Madison-Frederick A. Dobbratz, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Oakwood Village East, Madison. He was born on December 2, 1922 in Watertown the son of Gehardt & Lilly (Loeffler) Dobbratz. Frederick was united in marriage with Ruth Schwefel on June 23, 1951 at First Lutheran Church, Burbank, CA. He grew up in Watertown...

Virginia Carpenter

Virginia Carpenter

Feb 18, 2012

Madison - Virginia "Ginny" Carpenter slipped peacefully out of this life and awakened into eternal life on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 88. She joined her husband Roman "Buck," waiting for her in heaven since his recent passing. Ginny was the first of four children born to Gertrude (nee Ryan) and Edward Dyas on May...

Cornelia Veler

Cornelia Veler

Feb 18, 2012

Middleton - Cornelia W. Veler died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Feb. 18, 2012. She Was born Dec. 14, 1908. The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice caregivers for their compassion. Services will be private.

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James Hellenbrand

James Hellenbrand

Feb 18, 2012

James P. Hellenbrand, age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at home surrounded by his wife and loving family after courageously fighting Myelodysplastic Syndrome for 2 years. He was born on March 15, 1934 to John W. & Gertrude (Frederick) Hellenbrand. James was united in marriage to Florence B. Pulvermacher on February 12, 1957 at St....

Josephine Anderson

Josephine Anderson

Feb 17, 2012

McFarland - Josephine R. Anderson, age 92, passed away on Fri. Feb. 17, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou (Jim) Reinwand; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jim) Kaski, Rebecca (Charles) Timmons and Amanda Reinwand; great grandchildren Kaylee, Kaden and Jordan and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry and her brothers,...

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