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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.
Nancy Kellerhuis
May 4, 2019
Nancy C. Kellerhuis passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 at home surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer for the past 6 months. She was born in Sheboygan, WI on April 24, 1954 to the late Carroll and Dorothy (Cramer) Lohr. Nancy grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. In her early years she spent time working at...
Lawrence Konkle
May 3, 2019
Sun Prairie - Lawrence "Larry" Konkle, age 74 The primary issue with a person that leaves a footprint impacting so many others is the void left after he is invited to a higher resting place. Lawrence (Larry) Andrew Konkle was the fourth child of Martin and Genevieve (Senn) Konkle born on December 12, 1944 in Lena, WI. He...
Benedict Hofmeister
May 3, 2019
Benedict Jerome Hofmeister, age 78, of the Village of Belleville, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on January 13, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Benedict M. and Marie K. Hofmeister. He was married to Judith Ann (Lynch) Hofmeister on June 9,...
Susan Draper
May 3, 2019
MADISON - Suzi considered life to be a journey. She was blessed on her journey with a love of music, sunsets, gardening, rainbows, lighthouses, derbies, dogs (especially beagles), and anything that can be done by the water, near the water, or on the water. During the last several years it also included some tough cancerous obstacles along the...
Geraldine Bladl
May 2, 2019
Waunakee - Jeri Bladl age 91, passed away taking her great sense of humor with her on May 2, 2019 at SSM Health Center surrounded by her family. Jeri was born on April 29, 1928 in Plain, Wis. to Laurence and Elenora (Emer) Hetzel. She married Harlan Bladl on September 13, 1948 in St Luke's Church, Plain and...
Robert Petershack
May 1, 2019
Robert "Rob" Petershack, 65 of Maple Bluff, Wisconsin passed away on May 1, 2019 at Agrace Hospice with his wife Kim, loving family, friends and dog Cronkite at his side. Rob was born on November 17, 1953 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the son of Richard and Dolores Petershack. He was blessed to have a twin brother and 5 other...
Robert Bryant
Apr 30, 2019
Madison - Robert "Bob" E. Bryant, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1931 to John and Carol (Watts) Bryant in Chicago, Illinois. Bob was a Traffic and Sales Manager at Neundorf for many years. He became a relator for Stark Company,...
Robert Pigorsch
Apr 30, 2019
Robert L. Pigorsch, age 80, of Madison, WI passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born December 28, 1938 at Madison General Hospital, the son of Walter and Verna Pigorsch. Bob proudly served on the Madison Police Department from 1962-1992, with the highlight of his career being when he was invited...
Douglas Pfundheller
Apr 30, 2019
Stoughton/Edgerton- Douglas G. Pfundheller died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He spent his final days surrounded by family and friends, saying his goodbyes and even getting to say hello to his four-day-old great grandson (#17), before he passed. Douglas was born April 12, 1929 in Rice Lake to Edward Pfundheller and Mabel Holman. When...
Martha Bjorklund
Apr 30, 2019
A graveside service with inurnment for Martha and Howard will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Luther Valley Cemetery, 7107 S. Luther Valley Rd., Beloit, WI, with Pastor Martha Nack presiding. A celebration gathering will follow, 12:00-3:00 PM, at the Nelson Family Century Farm of Peggy & Roger Nelson, 8842 W. Plymouth Church Rd.,...
Janet Hogan
Apr 30, 2019
MADISON - Janet I. Hogan, age 90, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. A Madison native, she attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and West High School. She worked for many years downtown at Manchester's Department Store and finished her career as an Oscar Mayer office worker. Janet and her older sister, Nancy, were inseparable in life and are...
Dennis Griffin
Apr 29, 2019
Madison -Dennis Brian Griffin passed away on April 29, 2019 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, Wisconsin. He was born in Madison on November 20, 1947 to Hubert and Mildred (Meland) Griffin. He was confirmed at Luther Memorial Church. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1966. In 1968 he was inducted into the United...
Diane Campbell
Apr 29, 2019
Diane E Campbell, 74 of Madison, WI passed away Monday, April 29 2019. She was born on March 25, 1945 in Manitowoc, WI the oldest of Herbert and Helen Rosinsky. She was married to Dennis Campbell for 28 years during which time they shared many great adventures, traveled extensively and enjoyed time outdoors with their dogs. Diane attended...
William Schmied
Apr 29, 2019
MADISON- William D. Schmied passed away unexpectedly on April, 29, 2019, one day before his planned retirement. He was born on March 24, 1948, to Berthold and Ann (Moreth) Schmied. He was born and grew up in Columbus, Wis. He attended schools in Columbus, Queen of Apostles Seminary (not a good fit!), MATC, and Edgewood College. Bill served...
Judy Johnson
Apr 29, 2019
Stoughton- The story ended for Judy "JJ" Johnson on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Madison a month early on February 25, 1943 to her loving parents, Bernell and Sylvia (Smithback) Johnson. Judy graduated from Stoughton High School. She was employed at the WI Dept. of Revenue for 38 years. After retirement, Judy devoted many years...
Earl Flinn
Apr 28, 2019
Earl Flinn was born on October 31, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Mary and Harper Donahue. Earl, a retired United States Postal Service Distribution Clerk, departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at UW Health. He married his longtime friend and love, Alfrieda Wilson, in October of 2006. His life was a living example of Ephesians 4:32...
Frances Kingery
Apr 28, 2019
Stoughton- Frances Weber Gregory Kingery, age 95, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born on May 9, 1923, a daughter of Harry and Elizabeth Weber. Fran was a resident of Stoughton for 65 years. She was a 70 year member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and enjoyed gardening, sewing and playing bridge. Fran volunteered at the...
Terry Ragus
Apr 27, 2019
MADISON- Terry P. Ragus passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born in Appleton, WI to Leonard "Ben" and Ruth Ragus. Terry holds two degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a Badger football and basketball season ticket holder for over 60 years. Terry loved...
Marvin Prue
Apr 27, 2019
MADISON- Marvin George Prue passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. Marvin was born on July 12th, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, to Marvin Prue Sr. and Irene (Lane) Prue. He was raised in Pontiac, Michigan where he graduated from St. Frederick's High School. He also studied at the University of Detroit for two...
Wilma Vedvig
Apr 27, 2019
Madison - Wilma Lou Vedvig died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on April 27, 2019, at the age of 90. She was born on August 10, 1928, the youngest child of Henry and Elizabeth (Van Lear) Jordan. For much of her career, Wilma was a buyer for women's clothing at several department stores in St. Louis, Missouri....
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