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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.
Robert Lorenz
Jan 27, 2019
Robert Donald Lorenz (Bob) passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 in the loving arms of his family, following a valiant fight with metastatic prostate cancer. He lived a life filled with enthusiasm and love, and strove to make every day count. Bob was born on March 31, 1946 to Adeline E. (Widder) and Donald J. Lorenz in...
Allan Wegner
Jan 27, 2019
Madison - Allan Floyd Wegner, age 92, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his Coventry Village Apartment. Al will be remembered for his passion for the outdoors, his sense of humor and his amazing watercolor paintings. Al was born on July 16, 1926, in Madison, to Floyd and Emma (Preuss) Wegner. He graduated from West High School...
William Putnam
Jan 27, 2019
Madison/Black Earth - William Hollis Putnam died at home, surrounded by his family, in Black Earth, Wisconsin on January 27th, 2019 at age 77, after a courageous battle with the blood cancer, MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome). Bill was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 17, 1941, to Willard H. Putnam and Mary Elizabeth (O'Brien) Putnam. He attended St Raphael...
Eileen Thiede
Jan 27, 2019
Madison - Eileen Thiede died on January 27, 2019 at the home of her daughter and son in law where she has lived for the past few months. Eileen was born in Wausau on May 30.1917, the daughter of William and Agnes {Scovell} Bernard. She attended schools in Wausau and New Lisbon, where the family moved in 1932....
Richard Hoel
Jan 26, 2019
Stoughton- Richard M. Hoel, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Stoughton on April 15, 1944, the son of Mayer and Mina Hoel. Richard was an avid racer in his younger days and loved working on tractors. He is survived...
Barbara Holmes
Jan 26, 2019
Madison Barbara Faye Holmes, age 58, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning, January 26, 2019. She was born on February 1, 1960, in Bruce Crossing, Michigan, daughter to Albert and Bethyl (Salisbury) Holmes. Barbara was a longtime member of the East Madison Baptist Church and was devoted to her faith. She enjoyed music and singing in...
Dorothy Little
Jan 25, 2019
DOROTHY VISSCHER LITTLE at the age of 96, died of natural causes on Friday January 25th, 2019 at Capital Lakes Health Facility in Madison, Wisconsin. Dorothy was born on October 23, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Wallace and Marguerite Visscher. She attended college at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...
James Davis, Sr
Jan 25, 2019
James Charles Davis Sr, age 74, of Madison, WI, passed away with family by his side on January 25th, 2019 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. Jim was born on March 7, 1944 in Portage, WI, the son of Charles and Jeannette (Hewitt) Davis. Jim attended schools in the Portage area, graduating from Portage High School with the class...
Sandra Mcgettigan
Jan 24, 2019
Madison - Sandra Alida McGettigan, age 39, passed away unexpectedly from an accidental drug overdose at home on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born on November 8, 1979 to Dace Zeps and Shawn McGettigan in Beloit and grew up in Madison. Even though Sandra's life began and ended with struggle, she was always ready to help someone...
John Kokkonen
Jan 23, 2019
Stoughton- John P. Kokkonen, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Superior on September 17, 1953, the second oldest of seven children to Albert and Norma Kokkonen. John graduated from Northwestern H.S. in Maple, WI in 1972. He attended UW-Superior and received a Bachelor of Science degree....
Howard Thompson
Jan 23, 2019
Madison - Howard E. Thompson, 84, passed away on January 23rd, 2019. He was born the second son to Leonard and Hulda Thompson in West Allis, Wisconsin on July 30th, 1934. Howard graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1952, attended Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin for one year and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where...
Mary Niemuth
Jan 23, 2019
MIDDLETON- Mary Claire Niemuth, age 80, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Mary was born on February 4, 1938 in Chicago Illinois, to Donald and Berdetta Hurtgen. Mary grew up in Middleton, WI and graduated from Middleton High School in 1956. From an early age, Mary was brave, determined, and kind. At the age...
Carol Smith
Jan 23, 2019
Carol Smith returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband Kevin, on January 23, 2019. Born in Chicago on March 5, 1943, she was welcomed by her parents, Irving A. Bendel and Virginia Bendel (nèe Corbett). Carol lived on the north side of Chicago near Wrigleyville until she moved to Skokie as a...
Thomas Hamilton
Jan 23, 2019
Madison Thomas "Tom" "Hambone" Hamilton, age 66, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on December 21, 1952, son to Robert James and Rae Marie (Rockey) Hamilton. Tom was united in marriage to Lori Wiersma on August 18, 2007, in Madison. They were together for 16 years. Tom graduated...
William Burkhardt
Jan 22, 2019
William Ernst Burkhardt passed away on Jan 22, 2019 at the age of 91 at Capital Lakes Retirement Community in Madison. Bill was born on May 17, 1927 in Kiel, Wisconsin, the son of Edgar and Emma (Klessig) Burkhardt. His family and his Christian faith were the most important things in his life. He shared his strong work...
Sue Stegmann
Jan 21, 2019
Randolph - Sue (Holzhueter) Stegmann, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Waterloo, WI. Sue has been happily married to Fred Stegmann for 50 years. They had four children: Brian Stegmann, Mark Stegmann, Michelle (Ryan) Weisensel, and Stephanie (Troy) Meister. Sue also has four grandchildren who light...
Karen Nass
Jan 20, 2019
Madison: Karen Mary Nass, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her husband and children. Karen was born on June 29, 1941 in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Vera White. She married Lowell E. Nass on June 24, 1967 at St. Mary's Church in Wausau. Karen graduated from...
Richard Statz
Jan 20, 2019
MIDDLETON/ MADISON-Richard "Dick" Statz, age 60, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at his home in Verona surrounded by his family. He was born on April 23, 1958, to Robert and Henrietta (Statz) Statz in Madison, WI. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1976, and went on to attend UW- Eau Claire and then graduated from...
Donald Koch
Jan 19, 2019
Donald E. Koch died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at age 91. Donald was born in Stanton, NE on November 29, 1927. His parents Emil E. and Elsie (Richtofen) Koch moved the family to Lake Mills in 1934. Don graduated from Madison East, and the Progressive School of Photography, New Haven, CT. He proudly served his country in the...
Marlys Rittman
Jan 19, 2019
Marlys Rittman, age 87, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. A memorial service will be at 1 pm on Saturday, May 4 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7291 County Rd PD, Verona. Private burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the Dane...
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