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.

Mary Woerpel

Mary Woerpel

Aug 25, 2011

Longtime Westside Madison resident, Mary Jane Woerpel, 88, passed away August 25, 2011 at Covenant Oaks Memory Care on the campus of Oakwood Village West where she had lived independently for several years. Mary Jane was born May 6, 1923 in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, the only child of Paul and Hazel (nee: Hook) Case. She graduated from Ft....

Mary Voiss

Mary Voiss

Aug 24, 2011

McFarland- Mary Lou Voiss, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. She was born in East Grand Forks, MN, the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Enright) Bushee. Mary Lou graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School in 1950. She married Alan Voiss in 1955 in Chicago. Before retiring in 1994, Mary Lou was employed...

Jamael Clark

Jamael Clark

Aug 23, 2011

Our family suffered a great loss on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Ty Clark was called home to the great Lord at 29 years of age. Survivors include: parents, Margie Hunter and Freddie Clark; his son, Samuel James Clark; sisters, Linda (Lee) Thomas, Laverne Brown, and twin sister, Jamaiia "Tammy" Clark; brothers, Larry (Yaminique) Brown, Vernon (Joanne) Brown; and...

Judith Quirt

Judith Quirt

Aug 23, 2011

Madison - Judith Ann Gerczak "Judi" Quirt passed away August 23, 2011 after a courageous 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She is and will be missed by her family, extended families, and her many, many friends. Sons Matt and Ben and husband Charley will miss their best friend, their best ally, and the loving spirit that did so...

Alice Sherman

Alice Sherman

Aug 22, 2011

Madison - Alice Mary Sherman, born on February 9, 1911, the daughter of Edward Fricke and Alice Kimmel Fricke. Alice graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. She was a registered professional nurse from St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She married Norman Jack Sherman at Sherman Park Lutheran Church in Milwaukee in April of 1938. He...

Jacqueline Wing

Jacqueline Wing

Aug 22, 2011

Jacqueline Rae Wing (Switzky) born September 12, 1945 went home to be with the Lord August 22, 2011. She is survived by her husband Terry Wing, daughter Jennifer (Jim) Betancourt, son Jay (Lisa) Wing, grandsons Jim and Brandon Betancourt and granddaughters Amber and Ashley Wing; and siblings Steve Switzky, Tom Switzky, Ellie Switzky, Bob (Kathy) Switky, Sarah (Brian)...

Irma Burr

Irma Burr

Aug 21, 2011

Irma Garrigan Burr died peacefully in Middleton, Wisconsin on August 21, 2011 at the age of 94. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 25, 1917, the daughter of Matthew Patrick and Ada Frances (Gunn) Garrigan. Irma attended Michigan State University and St. Mary's College, Indiana, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Bernard Curwick

Bernard Curwick

Aug 21, 2011

Bernard Francis Curwick, age 82, of Waunakee/ Westport, was called into God's arms on Sunday, August 21, 2011 where he passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. Bud was born on September 12, 1928 to Leo and Mary (Baert) Curwick in Ghent, Minnesota. He attended St. Eloi School in Ghent and was baptized and confirmed into...

Catherine Lorence

Catherine Lorence

Aug 20, 2011

MADISON - Catherine Lorence, age 55, of Madison, died on Saturday, August 20, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 9, 1956, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Walter and Eleanor Gojmerac. Catherine graduated from Madison Memorial High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a BBA majoring in accounting. Catherine married...

Christine Snyder

Christine Snyder

Aug 20, 2011

Madison/Sun City West, AZ- Christine L. (Storck) Snyder, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison . She was born on November 26, 1925 in Madison the daughter of Lloyd & Louella (Schmidt) Kravik. Christine was a longtime resident of Madison graduating from East High School in...

Isabella Woelke

Isabella Woelke

Aug 20, 2011

Madison-Isabella Marie Woelke, age 8 months 28 Days, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on August 20, 2011. She was born on November 22, 2010 in Madison, the daughter of Shane Woelke & Allison Fieber. She is survived by her parents, Shane & Allison; her brothers, Peyton & Donovan; her maternal grandparents, Angela & Charles Benton; her...

Robert Smail

Robert Smail

Aug 19, 2011

Madison- Robert C. "Lefty" Smail, age 70 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 19, 2011 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1941 in Madison the son of Clifford & Marion (Spader) Smail. He was united in marriage with Carolyn Boley on April 16, 1966 in the Township of Primrose. Lefty loved the outdoors. He especially...

Verna Kuehling

Verna Kuehling

Aug 19, 2011

Verna Kollberg Kuehling went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19th, 2011. Her 3-month journey was a courageous one after suffering a severe stroke in late May. Verna was blessed with having her daughter, Mary, and her son, Paul at her side throughout much of the past 3 months, and they were both at her...

Carol Hummel

Carol Hummel

Aug 19, 2011

Hummel, Carol Whitewater - Carol D. Hummel, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was the daughter of Norbert and Theresa Mitzelfeldt. Carol attended UW Oshkosh, majoring in music, with emphasis in piano, voice, oboe, and musical theater. She balanced her motherhood with her musical career as a pianist and musical...

Elmer Homburg

Elmer Homburg

Aug 18, 2011

Elmer Louis Homburg was born to Charles and Clara (Wolff) Homburg on September 29, 1921. With his quiet and slightly mischievous smile, he referred to it as a very good year. His family had hoped for an opportunity to wish him a happy 90th birthday this September, but he died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at his home at...

Myles Prisk

Myles Prisk

Aug 18, 2011

Prisk, Myles Thomas Madison- Myles Thomas Prisk soared into heaven on Sunday August 14, 2011. The son of Amie Bergquist and Brannon Prisk, Myles not only was given life on June 27, 2011 but also gave his mom and dad a whole new, bright and joyous life with his first cry. Myles was a beautiful, healthy and happy...

Michael Kiergaard

Michael Kiergaard

Aug 18, 2011

Michael Kiergaard, age 49, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 18, 2011. Mike was born on December 28, 1961 in Madison, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010 with a degree in Botany, and was an avid gardener maintaining a community garden plot in Madison. He enjoyed drawing, especially cartoon figures, and was working on a...

Marvin Selvig

Marvin Selvig

Aug 17, 2011

Selvig, Marvin Dewitt VERONA/ STOUGHTON/ MADISON - Marvin Dewitt Selvig was born Feb. 20, 1921, to Marvin G and Mildred Bernice (Stockwell) Selvig. He passed into eternal life Aug. 17, 2011. Marvin was a gentle man, dignified in stature, strong in Christian faith and Spirit led during his lifetime. These attributes were evidenced by all who knew and...

Thomas Pliner

Thomas Pliner

Aug 17, 2011

Waunakee - Thomas (Tom) Henry Pliner, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2011 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by family. Tom was born in Hillsboro, WI on November 8, 1933 to Valentine Virginia Lovell and Henry Pliner. In 1950, at the age of 17, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy, where he obtained his high school...

Mabel Schaller

Mabel Schaller

Aug 16, 2011

Schaller, Mabel Stoughton- Mabel M. Schaller, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on the family farm in Pleasant Springs Township on January 8, 1926, a daughter of John and Kaia (Johnson) Midthun. Mabel was married to Elver Lund, who preceded her in death in 1957. In 1971, she married...

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