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.

John  Harvey Barsch

John Harvey Barsch

Nov 14, 2008

John Harvey Barsch, M.D. passed away on Fri. Nov. 14, 2008. He was born Jan. 20, 1935 in Oshkosh, Wis. to E. C. and Lucille (Tynan) Barsch. He was an avid skier and golfer and loved to tinker around the house restoring furniture and doing light gardening and cooking. He was a long time playing member at Nakoma and Kiawah...

Donald  Eugene Spearing

Donald Eugene Spearing

Nov 12, 2008

Portage/Madison-Donald Eugene Spearing, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Divine Savior Health Care, Portage.  He was born on September 6, 1919, in White Cloud, Michigan the son of Bernard & Jessie (Gough) Spearing. Mr. Spearing was united in marriage to Carol Berndt on July 2, 1942 in Beloit.  He was resident of the Belvidere, Rockford and...

Sylvia  Jean Norbert

Sylvia Jean Norbert

Nov 12, 2008

My dear sister, Sylvia Jean Norbert, age 80, peacefully went to Heaven, Wednesday, Nov 12th after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.   Sylvia was born on July 24th, 1928 to Ben and Esther (Brunk) Stroede.   She attended Lake Mills High School and graduated in the year 1946.   After graduation she worked in the dental office...

Sidney  L. Schwartz

Sidney L. Schwartz

Nov 11, 2008

Sidney L. Schwartz, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Oakwood Lutheran Homes in Madison.   Sidney was born on May 5, 1908 in Minneapolis.   He graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology, and began his career as a Chemical Engineer with Forest Products Laboratory in 1931, where he was employed until 1963.   He was...

Margaret  Dora Colby

Margaret Dora Colby

Nov 11, 2008

Sun Prairie/Windsor- Margaret D. Colby, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Willows Nursing & Rehab. Center, Sun Prairie.  She was born on April 29, 1921, in DeForest the daughter of Benjamin & Hilda (Nelson) Vedvik.  Margaret was united in marriage to Kenneth Colby on August 10, 1947 in DeForest and they enjoyed over 56 years...

Gladys  J. Beaupre

Gladys J. Beaupre

Nov 10, 2008

MADISON- Gladys J. Beaupre, age 87, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born March 19, 1921 in Faribault, Minnesota, the eldest daughter of John and Emma (Lee) Dusek. Gladys graduated from Faribault High School where she was the Homecoming Queen. She later married the captain of the football team, Robert W....

Betty  Ann Melum

Betty Ann Melum

Nov 10, 2008

Betty Lavering Melum, age 88, passed away at UW Hospital with family and friends by her side on Mon. Nov. 10, 2008. Betty was born on Dec. 6, 1919 in Appleton. She graduated from Madison Central High School and enjoyed four years at UW Platteville and graduated with her teaching certification. Betty met the love of her life, Lester ""Ketch""...

George  Franklin Milledge,  Jr.

George Franklin Milledge, Jr.

Nov 9, 2008

SUN PRAIRIE   MILLEDGE, GEORGE F., JR.   George F. Milledge, Jr., age 68, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 in a Madison hospital.  He was born June 17, 1940 in Huntington Park, CA, the son of George and Lorraine (Fahey) Milledge, Sr.  Prior to his retirement, George had been employed as the International Sales Agent/Manager for K & N Engineering.  On November...

Camden  Michael Presser

Camden Michael Presser

Nov 8, 2008

PRESSER, CAMDEN MICHAEL POYNETTE Camden became an angel on Saturday, Nov.8, 2008.   He was born Sunday Sept. 21, 2008.   His time with us was short; he left a huge imprint on our hearts; he taught us to love unconditionally, laugh often, smile a lot and enjoy the simple things in life; like the Cowboys beating the Packers, watching...

Myra  S. Myklejord

Myra S. Myklejord

Nov 8, 2008

Myklejord, Myra S.

Stoughton- Myra S. Myklejord, age 92 of Stoughton, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, November 8, 2008. She was born in Milton Township on July 15, 1916, a daughter of the late William Harry and Daisy Grace (Hudson) Arnold. Myra graduated from Milton High School in 1934 and worked as an office manager at the Shearer-Cohen...

Kathryn  Mary Elwers

Kathryn Mary Elwers

Nov 8, 2008

Madison -- Kathryn Mary Elwers, known to her family as Katie and to her colleagues and fellow volunteers as Kay, passed away at Attic Angel Place Health Center on Saturday, November 8, 2008. She was born on April 11, 1927, the fourth child of George E. Elwers and Mildred Knister Elwers. As Mildred passed away when Kathryn was three, she...

Odessa  Miller Thomas

Odessa Miller Thomas

Nov 7, 2008

Madison -- Odessa Miller Thomas, age 82, died on Friday, November 7, 2008. She was born July 31, 1926 in Coahoma, Mississippi to the union of Wash and Sallie (Fields) Thomas. Odessa attended Hull Elementary School in Coahoma where she graduated the eighth grade. Odessa accepted Christ at age 15 in Coahoma at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the...

Geraldine  V. Colegrove

Geraldine V. Colegrove

Nov 7, 2008

Madison - Geraldine V. Colegrove, age 91, died on Friday, November 7, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born on March 4,1917 to Earl and Lillian (Johnson) Werner in Joliet, Illinois. Geraldine is survived by her son, Glenn Colegrove, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Colegrove, Sr; and a son, Ronald Colegrove. A...

Samuel Nager

Samuel Nager

Nov 6, 2008

Madison -- Sam Nager was a Holocaust survivor who found the strength to make his way to the United States -- alone -- after losing the majority of his family to the Nazis. He was a practical man who recognized the love of his life only two weeks after he met her and stayed by her side for nearly 60...

Jane Leventhal

Jane Leventhal

Nov 6, 2008

MADISON - Jane (Chick) Leventhal's spirit was set free on November 6, 2008. She was born on January 25, 1912 in New York City, the oldest daughter of Kathyrn and Henry Xiques. Her given name was Henrietta, shortened to Chick to capture her youth and spirit. She spent her childhood in Hollis, Queens and at the family's vacation home on...

Stephen  Joseph Viviani

Stephen Joseph Viviani

Nov 5, 2008

Stephen Joseph Viviani ""Viv"" died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Steve was born on October 3, 1967. Where to begin, our hearts are broken. Steve, a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, a family forever changed. His wife Shonda (Bolstad), his daughter Hanna Beth and son Gabriel Joseph were the center of his World. The light...

William  Butler Stonebraker

William Butler Stonebraker

Nov 4, 2008

Madison -- William Butler Stonebraker, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at HospiceCare in Madison. Bill was born on July 23, 1921 to Gertrude Butler in Maroa, Illinois in Macon County. He was united in marriage to Florence Klug on July 28, 1945. Bill joined the U.S. Navy on his 21st birthday, and enlisted for 6...

David  Joseph Richgels

David Joseph Richgels

Nov 4, 2008

Middleton -- David Joseph Richgels, age 48 passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2008 at his home. He was born August 20, 1960 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. David was the son of Melvin and Leora (Drager) Richgels, Cross Plains. He is survived by his mother, four brothers, John, Bob, Jim (Janine) and Ken and six sisters, Leone, Jane, Mary...

George  John Weber

George John Weber

Nov 4, 2008

-George J. Weber died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday November 4, 2008. He was born June 10, 1923 in Watertown, WI the son of George W. and Renata M. (Hoefler) Weber. He has been a Madison resident since 1931, and graduated from Edgewood High School and the UW Madison. He was a veteran of the Army during WWII. George was...

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