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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.
Armella Endres
Dec 3, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Armella C (Acker) Endres, 95 Armella C. (Acker) Endres died peacefully at the age of 95 on December 3rd, 2019. She was born April 19th, 1924 to John C. and Catherine (Ziegler) Acker in Ashton. She married Ray A. Endres May 3rd, 1945. Together they raised seven children on the family dairy farm in Dane. She was an...
Lorna Kondratrowicz
Dec 3, 2019
Lorna Aileen Kondratrowicz, age 91 passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at The Cottages of Madison. She was born on February 21, 1928 in Staples, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Vera Morrison. She was united in marriage to Richard Raymond on January 15, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lorna lived life loved being a homemaker, amazing...
Sharon Kennedy
Dec 3, 2019
Madison - Sharon Ann Kennedy, age 80, passed away on December 3, 2019, at her home in Madison. She was born on May 16, 1939, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Richard and Ann (Bruske) Baer. Sharon grew up in Watertown, WI. She studied at Whitewater State College and St. Mary's Nursing School. Sharon spent the first eight, of...
Professor Myers
Dec 2, 2019
MADISON-Glen Everett Myers, age 85, of Madison, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019 at UW Hospital with his devoted wife, Susan, and daughter, Christine, by his side. A dedicated father, husband, teacher, and textbook author & publisher, Glen was a genuinely good person who will certainly be...
Donald Viken
Dec 2, 2019
COTTAGE GROVE--Donald E. Viken, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Madison to Alf and Thelma (Swiggum) Viken. Donald married Sharon Swenson on June 26, 1965. Donald dedicated over 30 years at Oscar Mayer Foods as a meat cutter. After retiring from Oscar Mayer's, he worked as a...
Sara Pollock
Dec 2, 2019
Sara Pollock died unexpectedly in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 31. Sara is survived by her parents, John Pollock and Michele Pollock; her sisters, Jennifer (Walter) Holbein and Laura (Josh Meyers) Pollock; her grandparents, Florence and Richard Pollock; her beloved niece, Ziva Meyers-Pollock; her beloved furbaby, Logan Echolls; her aunts Margo Pollock, Michelle (Alan) Edwards, and Barbara...
Robert Lee
Dec 1, 2019
WAUNAKEE/NECEDAH-Robert William "Bob" Lee, age 71, of Waunakee/Necedah passed away on December 1, 2019, at home, peacefully. Bob was born on January 16, 1948 in Beloit, the son of William and Lois (McGraw) Lee. Bob was raised in Maple Bluff where he volunteered on the fire department. He attended Madison East High School, Class of 1966, then went...
Fred Schoepp
Dec 1, 2019
Fred Schoepp, Jr., 87, passed away on December 1 due to complications following surgery. He was born on December 4th, 1931 to his parents Fred Sr. and Helen (Klein) and was brought up on their family farm near Waunakee along with his siblings Doris, Nettie, Don. When he was 16 years old he met Joan Hutter when she...
Donna Gower
Dec 1, 2019
Donna Gower of Madison, WI passed away on, 1 December 2019 at the age of 85. She's the daughter of Edward and Marie Pierce of Baraboo, WI. Donna was the oldest of 2 children. She led a full and interesting life. After her graduation from Baraboo High she married the love of her life, Armond Gower, of Black...
Sanda Bauer
Dec 1, 2019
Madison - Sanda Cross Bauer, 89 and friend to all she encountered, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on May 9, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Lillian Waser Cross and William Russell Cross. She was married to John Alfred Bauer on May 10, 1952 in Chicago,...
Tejumola Olaniyan
Nov 30, 2019
Tejumola "Teju" Olaniyan, 60, of Madison, WI passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1959 in Omu-Aran, Nigeria, the son of Fako Olaniyan and Bolajoko Aborisade Sajiku. He married Mojisola Adeyemo on August 22, 1988 in Ithaca, NY. He was the Louise Durham Mead Professor of English & Wole Soyinka Professor of...
Rita Gervais
Nov 30, 2019
With Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra playing softly in the background, Rita Gervais, age 93, died peacefully at Oakwood Village, November 30th, 2019, in the company of her daughter, Claire and son-in-law Dave. Though her mind, body, and world became increasingly contracted over the last 15-20 years due to Alzheimer's disease, she suddenly became very ill and died...
Jean Lenling
Nov 30, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Jean Marie Lenling (Wipperfurth), age 93, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 with her three children surrounding her. She was a resident of Attic Angels for the past 6 years. She was born March 22, 1926 to Helen (Theis) and Alois Wipperfurth in Madison, WI. She attended Madison East High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison....
Cheryl Wolf
Nov 29, 2019
Cheryl Anne Wolf, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Cheryl was born on March 23, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to Leroy and Betty (Mani) Turtenwald. She was united in marriage to Jerry Wolf on May 28, 1994, in Pewaukee, WI. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family. She...
Duane Buskager
Nov 28, 2019
Duane LaRoy Buskager, age 79 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, left us on November 28, 2019. He was born in Madison on September 6, 1940, the son of the late Stanley and Laura (Turner) Buskager. Duane was married to Virginia Caravello and they had three daughters, Barbara, Diane and Terri. He later married Kerri Metz and they had a...
Sam Onheiber
Nov 28, 2019
Sam Onheiber, Age 94, of Siesta Key, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019, Thanksgiving evening. Sam was born in Madison Wisconsin to the late Bessie and Herman Onheiber. Sam was a wonderful husband, father and Zaide. He is survived by the love of his life, Maria, to whom he was married for 58 years, his...
Eileen Brekken
Nov 27, 2019
Stoughton- Eileen Rein Brekken, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home. She was born in Stoughton on December 26, 1925, the daughter of Wilmer and Norma (Moe) Rein. Eileen graduated from Stoughton High School. On February 25, 1945 she married Elmer Brekken. Eileen was a lifelong member of Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church and...
Robert Bernards
Nov 26, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Robert (Bob) Louis Bernards, 92, of Waunakee, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the home he built for his family in 1956. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. John's Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery immediately following...
Sarah Wilson
Nov 26, 2019
Wilson, Sarah J. Middleton / Madison: Sarah Jane Wilson, age 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Attic Angels in Middleton. She is survived by her husband William, and her three children; Barbara, Vicki, and David. Services will be held at a later date. Please share your memories of Sarah by posting tributes. Cress Center 6021...
Lorraine Haas
Nov 26, 2019
Sun Prairie / Lake Mills - Lorraine Carol Haas, age 84 passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was born on December 13, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leonard and Frieda (Heubner) Hegeman. Lorraine enjoyed sewing, gardening, being a Girl Scout leader, a Den Mother and member of the 4-H. Most of all she cherished...
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