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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.
John Peschl, Sr.
Jan 12, 2019
Sun Prairie John C. Peschl, Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1951, in Stoughton, son of Donald and Delores (Smyth) Peschl. John served in the Marines from 1968-1972. He will be remembered for his work ethic and his love of carpentry and the outdoors. Above all else,...
Harrison Klotzbach
Jan 12, 2019
Harrison B. (Bart) Klotzbach departed this life on January 12, 2019 following a long illness. He was born to Harrison and Orelle (Olmsted) Klotzbach in Froelich, Iowa on January 23, 1932. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley Ann (Kelsey) in December, 2012 and by his daughter Lynn Orelle Busker in February, 2007. Bart and...
Adam Martin
Jan 12, 2019
Madison, WI. - Adam Jon (AJ) Martin passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2019. He was 38 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Jon Martin, paternal and maternal grandparents, maternal aunt, paternal uncle, and maternal cousin. He is survived by his mother, Helen Ruth Martin, sister Hanna Marie Martin-McArron, brother-in-law Jack...
Martin Hellenbrand
Jan 11, 2019
Middleton - Martin H Hellenbrand, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Jan 11th 2019, in Denver CO. He was born on July 10, 1964 in Madison WI, was a wonderful son, loving brother, caring uncle and friend to many. Marty was an Engineer at Token Creek Mobile Television and his job gave him the opportunity to expand his...
Elizabeth Benisch
Jan 11, 2019
Stoughton - Elizabeth Louise Benisch "Betty", 85, passed away Friday, January 11th at Stoughton Hospital surrounded by family. Betty was born in Mauston on January 16, 1933 to the late Lester and Margaret Barr. Betty was a graduate of Mauston High School. She came to Stoughton in 1967 with her late husband of 50 years, LaVerne Benisch. Betty...
Adam Haag
Jan 10, 2019
Oshkosh, WI - Adam A. Haag, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2019. Adam was born on April 4, 1981 in Madison, WI to Larry Haag and Mary (Maasch) Slattery. He moved to Iron Mountain in 1994 and graduated from Kingsford High school in 1999. He attended American Martyrs Church in Kingsford and was grateful...
Thomas Moffatt
Jan 10, 2019
Madison: It is with great sadness that the Moffatt family reports the passing of father and son, Thomas LaVerne Moffatt and Thomas "Tem" Edwin Moffatt, who both passed away on January 10, 2019. Thomas LaVerne Moffatt, age 94, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. He was born June 25, 1924 in Green Bay, the son of John D....
Jeanne Koch
Jan 9, 2019
MADISON- Jeanne Louise Koch, age 91, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at All Saints Memory Care in Madison. She was born in Madison, February 18, 1927, daughter of Louis H. "Bus" and Ella B. Boorman Topp. Jeanne graduated from Edgewood High School and attended Edgewood College. She organized High School reunions for her class until recently. She...
Geraldine Olson
Jan 9, 2019
Sun Prairie - Geraldine "Gerry" J. Olson, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 30, 1938 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy Geissler. She attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1960. On April 14, 1963, Gerry married...
Maria Caruso
Jan 9, 2019
Stoughton- Maria Caruso, age 56, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, suddenly, due to natural causes, at her home. She was born in Madison on May 23, 1962, the daughter of Michael and Frances Caruso. Maria graduated from Madison West High School in 1981. She worked as a...
Elaine Schaller
Jan 8, 2019
Fitchburg - Elaine K. Schaller, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on August 8, 1921 to Lauren and Marie (Haemmerlie) Kleppe in Montrose Township. In 1946, she was united in marriage to Norman F. Schaller. Elaine loved time spent with her family, and enjoyed her extensive travels. Elaine had...
Daniel Jones
Jan 8, 2019
Daniel "Dan" Scott Jones, age 58, passed away after a long illness. He was born November 16, 1961, to Theron and Frances (Werla) Jones in Sun Prairie. He was united in marriage to Lynn Weisensel on February 12, 1994 in Sun Prairie. Dan worked for Quality Auto and Glass where he did glass repair. He enjoyed fishing and...
Deborah Thompson
Jan 8, 2019
Thompson, Deborah P. Wake Forest NC / Madison: Deborah Pauline Thompson, age 55, originally of Madison Wisconsin, passed away Monday January seventh, 2019 in Raleigh North Carolina. She was born October 30, 1963, daughter of Lois Lipkin and Wayne Thompson. She was a graduate of university of Wisconsin Madison in medical microbiology and held a masters from New...
William Wilde
Jan 8, 2019
William R. Wilde, age 65, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1953 in Waupun, the son of Leslie M. Wilde and Elaine M. Schweder Wilde. He married Barbara Rohlf on January 6, 1990 in Markesan. Bill graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in...
Beverly Blahnik
Jan 8, 2019
Beverly Jean Barks Muma Blahnik passed away January 8, 2019. I was born on December 5, 1927 at home in Belden, Nebraska. A small village on highway 20 about 50 miles west of the Missouri river and 50 miles south of the Missouri river. Belden had a school at that time and I later attended Morningside College in...
Ruth Ruid
Jan 8, 2019
Madison - Ruth Ruid of Madison passed away Jan 8, 2019 at the age of 94. Ruth worked as a welder during WW2 and later had a 23-year career with The State of Wisconsin, Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations. She was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed gardening, playing euchre with her grandchildren and holiday celebrations. She was...
Leroy Kreger
Jan 7, 2019
Sun Prairie/ Marshall LeRoy "Butch" Kreger, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 7, 2019. He was born on November 26, 1945, in Madison, son to Victor and Elaine (Vernig) Kreger. Butch was proud to serve his country in the Army during Vietnam. He worked for Landmark doing what he enjoyed most driving his...
Richard Seiler
Jan 7, 2019
Seiler, Richard F. Madison: Richard Frank Seiler, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2019 at Coventry Village. He was born on August 23, 1930 in Algoma, the son of Frank and Minnie Seiler. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet, and their two children and four grandchildren: David, his wife Lisa and...
Dorothy Loftus
Jan 7, 2019
Deerfield- Dorothy M. Loftus passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019. She was born on January 29, 1922, the daughter of Olav and Konstense (Saether) Sunne. Dorothy married Milo Loftus on May 6, 1945. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940 and continued her education in Journalism at UW-Madison. Dorothy was employed at First Wisconsin (now...
Harold Fuhrman
Jan 7, 2019
On January 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, Harold H. Fuhrman passed away at Attic Angel Place Health Center in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was born on December 10, 1923, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Otto and Della Fuhrman. Harold was loved and admired by all who knew him for his intellect, sense of humor, and...
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