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.

Donald Albert Wendt
Jul 24, 2008
Donald A. Wendt was born March 29, 1920, to Anna and Ted Wendt in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Â He died July 24, 2008, at his home at Oakwood Village West. Â Don grew up in Marshfield with his sisters Betty and Ruth and his brothers Bill and Ted. Â He played baseball, worked on his grandparents farm and just generally enjoyed...

Virginia Margaret Caravello
Jul 23, 2008
Madison -- Virginia Caravello, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2008 at Belmont Nursing Home after a short battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Milwaukee on May 27, 19 22 and lived her early life on W. Dayton Street in Madison and her last 20 years at the Capitol Center , also on W. Dayton Street...

Trevor Earl Koch
Jul 22, 2008
Sun Prairie- Trevor E. Koch, age 28, passed away tragically from a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. He was born on March 26, 1980 in Madison the son of Dennis & Kathleen (McMahon) Koch. Trevor had been a lifelong resident of the Sun Prairie area. He was a free spirit with many talents who did things his...

Mary B. Caire
Jul 20, 2008
MADISON- Mary B. Caire, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born October 18, 1915, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Alfred and Jesse (Lunon) Thomas. Mary came to Madison in 1935 with her mother and siblings. She worked for many years doing domestic work for many Madison families...

Helen M. Fossen
Jul 19, 2008
Fossen, Helen
Stoughton/Madison- Helen M. Fossen, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Cottage Grove. She was born in Stoughton on March 16, 1928, a daughter of Hans and Marie (Wollwage) Fossen. She lived in Stoughton, McFarland and Madison, working at Rennebohm Drugs, and later Walgreen Drugs. Helen was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison....

Richard Alan Skillrud
Jul 17, 2008
Skillrud, Richard (Dick)
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Verona/Madison:  Dick  Skillrud passed away in his sleep Thursday, July 17 2008, at his home in Verona.  Dick was born July 11, 1951 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Howard and Dorothy (Heibel) Skillrud. He moved to Madison in 1964 and graduated from Madison West in 1969. In 1971 Dick...

Deborah Girard
Jul 17, 2008
Oregon, WI- Deborah Girard, age 57, left us too soon on Thursday, July 17, 2008. Debi was born on December 13, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy Girard. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1969. Debi had a lifelong love of animals both big and small. While in grade school she convinced her...

Carole Briesath
Jul 17, 2008
LODI-Â Â Carole Reeks Briesath (nee Church) passed away peacefully, July 17, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. Carole was born Jan. 6, 1946 in Owensboro KY, daughter of the late Charles Church and Dottie Baird. Carole was a successful business owner, an avid golfer and she excelled in all her hobbies and interests. Carole was one of a kind in...

Ruby L. Schueler
Jul 15, 2008
MADISON
SCHUELER, RUBY L.
Ruby L. Schueler, age 88, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Oak Park Place. She was born November 19, 1919, in Edgerton, WI, the daughter of Sanford and Viola (Anderson) Lein.Ruby was a member of Burke Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of Edgerton High School and Whitewater College. Ruby taught school in the...

Billy J. Bauman, M.D.
Jul 14, 2008
Madison/Melbourne, FL - Billy J. Bauman, M.D., age 80, died following a brief illness on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Ellen & Peter Johnson HospiceCare Residence in Madison. He was born on May 19, 1928, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the son of the late William and Sarah (Allen) Bauman, but he spent his early years in South Whitley, Indiana. Billy...

Donna Jean Fleming
Jul 14, 2008
Fleming, Donna J.
Herbster, WI- Donna Jean Fleming, age 79 of Herbster, Passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born in De Soto on April 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Fantus and Irene (Watson) Tewalt, and graduated from Viroqua High School. She was united in marriage to Ruel Fleming on February...

Joseph Buberger Jr.
Jul 11, 2008
Madison - Joseph ""Joe"" Buberger Jr., age 36, passed away on Fri. July 11, 2008. Our beloved Joe was a stage manager for the Fireside and the Milwaukee Repertory theaters. There will be a memorial for Joe planned in the near future. To help plan the memorial for Joe please contact us via http://www.joebu.brunchboy.com We are holding a memorial to...

Sharon L. Mathson
Jul 11, 2008
Madison- Sharon L. Mathson, age 68, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008. She was born on April 2, 1940 the daughter of LeRoy and Ardelle (Dalby) Kepp. Sharon is survived by her partner of 15 years, Jack Kerr; two children, Dawn (Jeff) Kundert and Craig (fiance, Michelle Munson) Mathson; two grandchildren, Kimber (fiance, Ben Pamp) and Josh Seibel; step-mother,...

Daniel Rider
Jul 11, 2008
MADISON-Daniel G. Rider, Jr., beloved husband, father and brother, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was 69. Dan was born on July 23, 1938, in Boston, Mass, the son of Daniel and Muriel Rider. He spent his childhood in New England, then moved to Santa Ana, California where he graduated from Santa Ana High...

Nina Dintemann
Jul 11, 2008
LAS VEGAS, NV- Nina May Dintemann, age 88, formerly of Madison, passed away Friday, July 11, 2008, in Las Vegas. She is survived by her children: Ronald (Erlinda) Dintemann of Las Vegas, NV, Edwin Dintemann of River Falls, WI, and Patricia (Donald Weichbrod) Dintemann of Madison; grandchildren: Dawn, Michelle, Tami, David, William, Crystal, Carrisa and Sherry; and 11 great grandchildren. ...

Effie Anne Amos
Jul 10, 2008
Madison-Effie Anne Amos, age 84, of Madison, died on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on August 28, 1923, daughter of Walter and Leona Snider. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette and at age 19 earned her undergraduate degree in Bacteriology at Purdue University. After graduation, she went to work...

Carl Manteufel
Jul 9, 2008
Madison: Carl F. ""Carlie"" Manteufel, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Carlie was born October 24, 1918, the son of Carl J. and Emma (Kleist) Manteufel in Portage. He lived most of his life in the Portage area. He was employed as a Ballistic Shift Supervisor for...

Judith A. Jothen
Jul 9, 2008
Stoughton- Judith A. Jothen, age 57, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 7, 1951 in Viroqua, WI the daughter of Kenneth H. and Mildred L. (Chadwick) Blackburn. She married her soul mate, Dennis Jothen, on November 23, 1968. She enjoyed...

John C. Sherman
Jul 8, 2008
Sun Prairie-John C. Sherman, age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008. He was born at home on February 16, 1925 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Florence (Cloute) Sherman. He was united in marriage to Bernice Yohn on February 26, 1949 in Columbus, Wisconsin. He was very proud to serve his country in WWII from 1945Â -...
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