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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.
Fannie Hicklin, Phd
Oct 18, 2019
MADISON- Fannie Ella Frazier Hicklin, PhD, 101, of Madison, passed away at home on October 18, 2019 while under Agace HospiceCare. She was born on July 21, 1918 in Talladega, AL, the daughter of Demus and Willie (Pulliam) Frazier. Fannie was a very well-educated woman. She graduated from Talladega College with a B.A. in Foreign Language. She then...
Kenneth Erfurth
Oct 18, 2019
Sun Prairie Kenneth A. Erfurth, age 86, passed away with his son, Vince at his side on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born in Madison on November 11, 1933, son of Emmett and Edna Erfurth. Kenneth was united in marriage to Irene McSherry on January 23, 1954. Together they were married for 49 years and raised two...
Bruce Havel
Oct 18, 2019
Deerfield / Deforest -- Bruce Arnold Havel "The Deerfield Coyote" passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67 on Friday October 18th, 2019. Bruce was born to Melvin Joseph "Bud" and June Marie Havel on September 17, 1952 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Bruce met the love of his life Terri Lynn Langmann on October 25th, 1971 and married...
Roger Walls
Oct 17, 2019
Madison - Roger L. Walls, age 66 passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, (the day before his 67th birthday) with his loving family by his side. Following Roger's death, he proudly donated his eyes to the Lions Eye Bank. He was born on October 18, 1952 in Madison, the son of Leonard and Hilda (Steinmetz) Walls. Roger...
Jennifer Mckenzie-Flynn
Oct 17, 2019
Jennifer McKenzie-Flynn died on Thursday, October 17, 2019, surrounded by her family in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born August 21, 1945, in Milwaukee. Jennifer's favorite childhood memories were during the time she spent living with her grandparents, Walter and Emma Raasch, in West Allis on 76th and Greenfield. She would look forward to greeting her grandfather on...
Wayne Ziegler
Oct 16, 2019
DANE/WAUNAKEE -Wayne Hubert Ziegler, age 69, of Dane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center surrounded by family. He was born on March 31, 1950 in Madison to Marvin and Theresa (Maly) Ziegler. Wayne was the firstborn of 11 children and a foster brother. Wayne graduated from Lodi High School...
Jennifer Piazza
Oct 16, 2019
McFarland- Jennifer Di Piazza, age 69, entered into heaven on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She passed as she lived her life, with peace, love and dignity. Jennifer was born in Madison on December 14, 1949, the daughter of John and LaVerne Du Bois. She graduated from LaFollette High School in 1968....
Kay Liddicoat
Oct 16, 2019
MADISON- Kay Liddicoat, 83, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at St. Mary's hospital in the company of her daughters, several grandchildren, and her very dear friend, Shirley Vandal. She was born in Kenosha on December 23rd, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Walley) Kertz. Her parents divorced when she was eight and her...
Harold Scheub
Oct 16, 2019
MADISON-Harold E Scheub, Emeritus Professor of African Languages and Literature of the University of Wisconsin Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Harold was born August 26, 1931 the son of Fred and Evelyn (Wentzel) Scheub in Gary, Indiana. Following graduation from Tolleston High School, Harold took a roundabout path towards his distinguished teaching career. After...
Nicole Sullivan
Oct 15, 2019
Sun Prairie - Nicole "NickI" Lynn Sullivan, age 36, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 12, 1983 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Gary and Lora (Chaussee) Stock. Nicki's girls were her life. She wouldn't miss a soccer game, volleyball game or basketball game. She...
Willard Jensen
Oct 15, 2019
Sun Prairie Willard John "Will" Jensen, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born on December 28, 1924, in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of John Edward and Mayme (Anderson) Jensen. Willard was united in marriage to Carol Lois Beck on October 1, 1949. Together they were married 67 years, and raised two children...
Lorraine Hughes
Oct 15, 2019
Lorraine M. Hughes, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was born on April 30, 1926 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Joseph and Harriet Chirhart. Lorraine graduated from Rice Lake High School. She married Edward Hughes on February 7, 1946 in Haugen, Wisconsin. She enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with her family. Originally a member...
Neil Ford
Oct 14, 2019
Ford, Neil M. Lodi: Neil Maurice Ford, age 88, of Lodi, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, Wisconsin. He was born on June 12, 1931 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Myrtle Eastwood Ford and Maurice Reginald Ford. Neil attended elementary and high school in Sterling, where he...
James Buckmaster
Oct 14, 2019
MADISON, WI James Donald Buckmaster, who was a true legend in his own time, died October 14, 2019. He was born in Bakersfield, California on September 23, 1945. He was the Carburetor King of the Midwest; tuning muscle cars, street rods, and a broad variety of race cars. He was one of only 1,200 registered members worldwide (since...
Thomas Shaughnessy
Oct 14, 2019
Thomas "Tom" Emile Shaughnessy passed away October 14, 2019 at The Legacy Noel Manor surrounded by his family. He was born December 17, 1939 in Madison to Rodney and Alys (Dicharry) Shaughnessy. Tom graduated from West High School in 1957 and then Madison Business College in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane Hansen, in 1962 and...
Vera Riley
Oct 14, 2019
Vera Maxine (Wierenga) Riley, age 80, of Cross Plains, WI passed away on October 14, 2019 peacefully in her sleep. She was born on January 8, 1939 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of George and Anna (Remus) Wierenga. She was the second of four children. She married Robert E. Riley on October 23, 1965 in Madison, WI. Vera...
Orville Jacoby
Oct 13, 2019
MADISON-Orville C. Jacoby, age 84, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 in Sun Prairie. He was born on May 7, 1935 to Orville and Flossie (Campbell) Jacoby. Orville was a hard worker and always helped family and friends. He loved his John Deere tractors, cars, trucks and just keeping busy. He was always on the go in...
Charles Sutcliffe
Oct 12, 2019
Madison - Charles R. Sutcliffe went to heaven on October 12, 2019. He was born November 5, 1922, in Madison, WI, to Charlie and Eva Sutcliffe. He graduated from West High School in 1940, enlisted in the Army Air Force and was a B-17 pilot. After World War II, he achieved the rank of Major in the US...
James Wichman
Oct 12, 2019
MADISON- James R. Wichman, age 78, of Madison, died peacefully on October 12, 2019, following his eleventh heart attack. Jim was born in Beaver Dam, WI the second son of A.E. "Wick" & LaVita Wichman. In 1959, he graduated from Wayland Academy, where his parents were both teachers. He earned a BA from UW-Madison in 1965. His time...
Melvin Steffens
Oct 12, 2019
Appleton/Madison Melvin "Stub" A. Steffens, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI. He was one of 13 children born to Joseph and Whilomena (Ebben) Steffens on February 25, 1933, in Kaukauna, WI. Stub served honorably in the United States Army before he met and married Beverly Frances Helke...
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