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.

Stewart Burdick

Stewart Burdick

Dec 8, 2011

Stewart M. Burdick, age 55, passed away on December 8, 2011 at his home in Madison, WI. Stewart attended East High School and University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Industrial Technology and Psychology. He worked at Dairy Equipment Company and Universal Silencer (Nelson Industrial) in Stoughton. He enjoyed sports, particularly football and attended many U of W Badger games....

Brian Goytowski

Brian Goytowski

Dec 8, 2011

Waunakee - Brian Goytowski was born on June 7th, 1981 and was 30 years old at the time of his death on December 8, 2011. Brian graduated from Waunakee High School. He worked at Schoeps Ice Cream for 6 � years. Brian's family members include his parents; Dale & Paulette Goytowski of Waunakee; his sister, Kristina Soltis (Roman)...

Janice Lang

Janice Lang

Dec 8, 2011

Sun Prairie-Janice N. Lang, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 8, 2011. She was born on April 29, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ben and Norma (Mathewson) Lang. Janice graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Master's Degree in Library Science, and she worked for the Wisconsin Library Commission for...

Evelyn Saemann

Evelyn Saemann

Dec 7, 2011

Evelyn J. Saemann, age 90, passed away on December 7, 2011 at Agrace Hospice in Madison following a brief illness. She was born December 16, 1920 in Sparta, WI to Anna (Nienast) and Harry Isensee. She was a graduate of Sparta High School. Evelyn worked for the Federal Government for 32 years, including the RFC in Washington, D.C....

Lyndsay Zimmerlee

Lyndsay Zimmerlee

Dec 7, 2011

Oregon/Monroe - Lyndsay Jane Zimmerlee, age 29, was called home to God's House, Dec. 7, 2011. Lyndsay graduated from Oregon High School in 2001. She worked at P.G.P. International in Juda as a Lab Technician. Lyndsay will be deeply missed by all her family and friends and especially her two beloved cats she called "her babies", Jazz and...

Patricia Richards

Patricia Richards

Dec 7, 2011

Patricia A. Richards, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at The Homestead. Patricia was born on September 3, 1929 in Vienna Township, the daughter of David and Eva (Clemens) Madigan. Patricia was raised in Dane and graduated from Lodi High School with the class of 1947. She was united in marriage with George Richards who...

Arthur Pierce

Arthur Pierce

Dec 6, 2011

Arthur C. Pierce rejoined his beloved wife "Dottie" and son Warren on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, passing peacefully after a long and active life. Art, "Bud" to his wife and friends, was born January 27, 1921, in Muskegon, Michigan. A veteran of WWII, he served honorably in the US Army Air Corps. On July 13, 1946, he was...

Karl M.D.

Karl M.D.

Dec 6, 2011

Karl A. Rudat MD, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born January 12, 1947 the son of Jerome and Angeline (Long) Rudat in Racine. Karl received his BS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1969, and his MD from the University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison...

David Fredenberg

David Fredenberg

Dec 6, 2011

Stoughton- David G. Fredenberg, age 71, passed away at his home in Stoughton on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. He was born in Cottage Grove on February 26, 1940, a son of Frederick and Ethel (Gilbertson) Fredenberg. David worked for Northwest Airlines. He enjoyed growing flowers and baking. He is survived by cousins, William (Karen) Hookstead, Steve (Sue) Meyer,...

Harold Paar

Harold Paar

Dec 5, 2011

Waunakee - Harold Paar, age 81, died peacefully at home on Monday Dec 5, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 8, 1930 in Madison to Lawrence and Elsie (Marking) Paar . He married the former Doris Schwoegler and they lived in Waunakee for the past forty-seven years. Harold was an avid Packer and Badger...

Nealand Rosinsky

Nealand Rosinsky

Dec 5, 2011

Waunakee - Nealand L. Rosinsky, age 92, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Marshall. Nealand was born Jan. 26, 1919 in Waupun, the son of Louis and Elizabeth (Wescott) Rosinsky. Nealand grew up in Cornucopia, on the shores of Lake Superior. He served in the Army Air Corps in WWII in the 32nd...

Eileen Niedermeier

Eileen Niedermeier

Dec 5, 2011

Eileen L. Niedermeier, 88, of Madison, WI died on Monday, December 5, 2011. She was born April 20, 1923, on a farm in Pewaukee Township, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Paul G. and Lillie G. Niedermeier, and her brother and his wife, Robert P. and Edna B. Niedermeier. Eileen is survived by...

Alice Moore

Alice Moore

Dec 4, 2011

Alice Plochman Moore(known as Lallie to her family) passed away peacefully at Capitol Lakes retirement center in Madison on December 4th, 2011, at age 95. She was born in Evanston, Illinois, November 12, 1916, the daughter of Carl Morris Plochman, a mustard manufacturer, and Margaret Webber Plochman. She graduated from Evanston High School in 1934, and Carleton College...

Donald Wustrack

Donald Wustrack

Dec 4, 2011

Wustrack, Donald E. LAS CRUCES, N.M./ VERONA - Donald E. Wustrack, age 85, passed away on Dec. 4, 2011, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on July 15, 1926, in Waupun, to Herbert and Ida (Leu) Wustrack. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1944. On Aug. 29, 1951,...

Margaret Meyer

Margaret Meyer

Dec 3, 2011

Madison - Margaret Ann Meyer was born October 15, 1918 and went to her Heavenly Home December 3, 2011. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Pufahl and Jane Meyer (John Fons). She is further survived by grandchildren, Christopher (Kim) Pufahl; Rebecca (Brian) Colwell; Melinda (David) Halzen; Benjamin Boltz (Angela Schrader-Leitch) and great grandchildren, Keya, Atley, Baxter and Twyla...

Reverend Wichlei

Reverend Wichlei

Dec 3, 2011

The Reverend Richard Wichlei died peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, December 3. He was closely attended by family and friends who kept a loving vigil during his final days. He follows his wife of 65 years, Marjorie, who died in December of 2009. Richard was born on March 10, 1916 in Binghamton, NY, to John and...

Robert Dalton

Robert Dalton

Dec 3, 2011

Robert W. Dalton, age 86, passed away peacefully in Madison, WI Saturday, December 3, 2011 following complications of a hip fracture. He was born May 29, 1925 in S. Fulton TN. He attended Vanderbilt University, Mississippi State University, and St Bernard's College. Robert is a WWII Veteran, and served from 1943-1946 on the USS Tuna of the US...

Reva Salter

Reva Salter

Dec 2, 2011

Oak Park, ILL. - Reva Salter, age 94 passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. Arrangements are pending.

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Gordon Mccann

Gordon Mccann

Dec 2, 2011

Gordon Louis "Gordy" McCann passed away December 2, 2011 at age 88. Gordy was born in Madison on November 23, 1923 one of twelve children to the late Leo P. and Dorthea (Schuler) McCann. He was united in marriage to Margaret Austin. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2005. Gordon was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Gordy...

Rex Lawyer

Rex Lawyer

Dec 2, 2011

Sun Prairie - Rex Warner Lawyer, age 79, passed away on December 2, 2011 in his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, MO, the son of Joe and Lora Lawyer. On May 22, 1953, he married the love of his life, Alice Faye. Rex and Alice raised...

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