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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.

Paul Nelson

Paul Nelson

Sep 22, 2019

Deerfield- Paul John Nelson, age 93, passed away peacefully September 22, 2019 at Agrace Hospice. He was born July 14, 1926, to John and Bernice (Grotland) Nelson. Paul graduated from Deerfield High School in 1943. Following graduation he served with the U.S. Army 84th Infantry Division stationed in Germany. Upon his return Paul married Irene Nottestad on September...

David Hart

David Hart

Sep 22, 2019

MADISON/HUDSON David Aaron Hart, age 80 passed away on September 22, 2019 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson, Wisconsin. David was born on July 19, 1939 in Thomasville, Georgia to Harry Zachary Hart, and Jo Louise Hart. David graduated from Pelham High School, Pelham, Georgia. Following graduation, he joined the Air Force, and entered basic training at...

Rodney Sturm

Rodney Sturm

Sep 22, 2019

Rodney J. Sturm, M.D., age 88, passed away peacefully on September, 22, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Rod was born on January 27th, 1931 in Shawano, WI to Bergliot (Humleker) and Elmer Sturm. He spent most of his childhood in Fond du Lac, WI, and attended Goodrich High School where he would meet and then later marry...

Patrick Ploc

Patrick Ploc

Sep 21, 2019

Patrick "Rudy" Francis Ploc, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 21st due to Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Madison on January 31, 1947 to Rudy and Patricia Ploc. In 1967, he married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Donna Guinea, and it was a marriage made in heaven. Patrick graduated from West High School in...

Adam Ash

Adam Ash

Sep 20, 2019

Adam Michael Ash, 21, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on September 20, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. The visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Blackhawk Church located at 9620 Brader Way in Middleton, WI. A Celebration of Life ceremony and reception will follow immediately after the visitation starting at 3:30 p.m....

Ruth Hart

Ruth Hart

Sep 20, 2019

Ruth Kaiser Hart of Madison, WI, age 93, died September 20, 2019 at All Saints Neighborhood - Madison, WI Ruth was born August 26, 1926 in Stratford, WI to Teresa (Baumann) and John J Kaiser and graduated from Stratford High School. At the age of 22, she was asked by Hardware Mutual to go to Atlanta GA to...

Patricia Swanson

Patricia Swanson

Sep 19, 2019

Madison: Patricia Louise Swanson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare. Patricia was born in Madison on May 26, 1938 to Marion and Earl Schimming. She was married to Earl Ross Swanson in 1957 in Colorado Springs, Co., with whom she had two daughters, Donna Lee Murphy and Deborah Lynn Schnackenberg. Pat took...

Ryan Gronli

Ryan Gronli

Sep 18, 2019

Ryan Kirk Gronli, age 44, of Madison, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 2019, due to complications from glioblastoma brain cancer. He was born on Aug. 8, 1975 in Madison, Wisconsin to Daniel and Kathleen (Ryan) Gronli. Ryan's time on Earth was cut short but he managed to pack more lifetimes into 44 years than could...

Norma Verhulst

Norma Verhulst

Sep 18, 2019

Venice FL / Madison: Norma L. Verhulst passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 due to congestive heart failure. Her daughter, Christine Verhulst, was at her side. Her other daughter, Catherine (Verhulst) Craycraft, cared for her for eight weeks prior. Norma was born October 25, 1935 to Norma Robinson Poole and James Martin Poole. She was married to...

Katherine Bentley

Katherine Bentley

Sep 18, 2019

MADISON- Katherine "Kay" Bentley, 63 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Funeral arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg.

Bernard Bernatovich

Bernard Bernatovich

Sep 18, 2019

Bernard Victor Bernatovich (Ben) died September 18, 2019 in Fitchburg, WI at Agrace Hospice Center. He went to be with his wife of nearly 60 years, Rita, who died July 28, 2019. Ben was born February 1, 1939, in Racine, WI, to Bernard and Katie Bernatovich. Ben met Rita Crocco at St. Catherine's High School, when they were...

Joseph Beck

Joseph Beck

Sep 17, 2019

DEFOREST-Joseph A. Beck, age 98, passed away on September 17, 2019. He was born on December 17, 1920 in Benton, Wisconsin, the son of Anthony and Olive Beck. He married Margie Miller on November 2, 1946 after returning from World War II Army Duty in Europe. Joe worked many years for Webcrafters, Inc. of Madison. He retired in...

Margaret Irlbeck

Margaret Irlbeck

Sep 17, 2019

Madison: Margaret Ellen Irlbeck (nee Austin), age 94, passed away September 17, 2019. She was born in Montana June 1, 1925, to Harriet Murphy Austin and Marion Austin. The family moved to Wisconsin when she was 18 months old. Margaret finished high school in 1943 and later graduated from Juneau County Normal. She worked for the Badger Ammunition...

Margaret Kingsley

Margaret Kingsley

Sep 16, 2019

Margaret "Marge" Harriet Kingsley age 82, passed away on Monday September 16th, 2019 at the UW Hospital. Marge was born on May 4, 1937 in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York where she was raised. Marge worked 27 years for the telephone company, first at New York Bell, then at Wisconsin Bell once she moved to Madison, WI where...

William Bill"

William Bill"

Sep 16, 2019

MADISON - William Bert Bridge "Bill", age 89, passed away on September 16, 2019, at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison, WI on May 17, 1930 to Ross William Bridge and Lillian Hilda (Hess) Bridge. Mr. Bridge began his education in the Madison School System where he was on the Madison West State Championship Golf Team. When...

Guy Martin

Guy Martin

Sep 16, 2019

Madison - Guy V. Martin, age 84, passed away at his home in Madison on September 16, 2019. He was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on January 26, 1935, to Edward and Helen (Blanchard) Martin. The family later moved to Shorewood, Wisconsin where Guy excelled in sports and his classes. It was at Shorewood High School that he met...

Dennis Tuohy

Dennis Tuohy

Sep 15, 2019

MADISON- Dennis Michael Tuohy, age 75 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on September 15th, 2019 in Madison. He was born on October 8th, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of William Brian Tuohy and Marie (Mill) Moran, stepson of Joseph Moran. He graduated from Pius XI High School in Milwaukee, and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison....

Donna Chandler

Donna Chandler

Sep 15, 2019

Madison--Donna Mae Chandler, age 89, passed away on Sun., September 15, 2019. She was born December 2, 1929 in Coleta, Ill., the daughter of Martin and Ruth (Heide) Frankfother. She married Arnold M. Chandler on June 8, 1952. They have 2 children, Mark (Stacey) Chandler of Madison, and Nancy (Scott) Bentley of Pewaukee; and four grandchildren who she...

Sandra Meyr

Sandra Meyr

Sep 14, 2019

Sandy passed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, September 14th, 2019. In hospice care for weeks prior to her death, Sandy passed quietly and peacefully in her sleep. Sandy was devoted to family and friends, and will be remembered for her indomitable spirit and determination to live life on her own terms. Sandy is survived by...

Mary Podell

Mary Podell

Sep 14, 2019

MADISON/MIDDLETON - Mary Neuhauser Podell, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was a vibrant, energetic woman with a zest for life with multifaceted interests and very dear friends. She was an advocate for peace, equality, justice and the environment. Mary was born on November 5, 1924 in Madison, the only child of Joseph...

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