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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.
Diane Wilcox
Dec 16, 2018
MADISON--Diane Dell Wilcox, age 76, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, of metastatic colorectal cancer. Diane was born on May 31, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, the younger daughter of Kenneth C. and Ruth Kohlbacher Dell. Diane lived in Buffalo until she was 12 when her family moved to Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo. She...
Marvel Zenke
Dec 16, 2018
Zenke, Marvel "Slim" Marvel "Slim" Zenke, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Slim was born March 9, 1928. He married Mildred Juve September 24, 1949. He worked most of his life as a carpenter for Reynolds Transfer and Storage, retiring to his home in Dellwood, WI where he lived until last year. Slim was...
Leonard Belstner
Dec 15, 2018
McFarland - Leonard H. "Skip" Belstner, age 77, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, after a battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 17, 1941 in Fort Atkinson, Wis., where he enjoyed growing up on a farm. He attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Skip then went on to work for the State of Wisconsin,...
Janet Brodhead
Dec 15, 2018
Janet D. Brodhead passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Jacqueline Drinkwater
Dec 15, 2018
Sun Prairie Jacqueline Drinkwater, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 15, 2018. She was born on August 6, 1937, daughter to Howard and Nora (Cleveland) Houghton. Jacqueline married/ divorced Kenneth Slattery and together they had six children. She married Arthur Drinkwater who died in 1994, and for the last 20 years, her love,...
Leonard Belstner
Dec 15, 2018
Belstner, Leonard "Skip" McFarland: Leonard H. "Skip" Belstner, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Arrangements are pending, and a full obituary will follow. Please share a memory. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-8406
Brian Hermundstad
Dec 15, 2018
STOUGHTON - Brian Hermundstad passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 15, 2018. He was 60 years old. Brian was born on April 8, 1958, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Orin and Dorothy Hermundstad. He grew up in Stoughton at his family's home on Pine Street. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and earned a degree...
Beverly Henderson
Dec 14, 2018
MADISON- Beverly Joan Henderson, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Oakwood Village University Woods. She was born on May 2, 1931 in New Auburn, the daughter of Theodore (Buck) and Vera Henderson. Beverly graduated from New Auburn High School in 1939 and carried on to earn a Home Economics degree from UW-Stout....
Linda Kaski
Dec 13, 2018
Sun Prairie Linda Lee Kaski, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born on December 21, 1947, in Medford, Wisconsin, daughter to Wayne and Lillyan (Niska) Kaski. She was united in marriage to Ronald Mackey on August 31, 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, together they had 5 children. Linda was a loving...
William Hause
Dec 13, 2018
Oregon, WI - William (Bill) L . Hause, age 76 passed away on December 13, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by family and friends. William was born in Wisconsin Rapids on February 8, 1942. He was the son of William A. and Lillian J. Hause. He married the love of his life Kay E. Nease...
Carolyn Laughter
Dec 13, 2018
Madison - Carolyn Laughter, age 69, passed away Thursday December 13th at Meriter Hospital surrounded in love by her family. She was born in Starkville, Mississippi, on February 11th, 1949. The daughter of Clyde and Doris (Nee Kennedy) Laughter and sister of Martha. In her early years she lived in Wilmington, Delaware, Jefferson City, Missouri, and then finally...
Donald Munz
Dec 13, 2018
Munz, Donald E. Middleton: Donald Eugene Munz, age 69, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born October 20, 1949 the son of Robert and Anna Mae Munz. Don was united in marriage to Kim Weger on May 22, 2000 in Lone Rock. Don specialized in welding, and was a heavy equipment...
Jan Dowden
Dec 12, 2018
Madison - Jan Dowden, soon-to-be age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Jan was born on December 18, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Virginia Barclay. She graduated in 1960 from West Liberty High School and went on to Cornell...
Randy Abendroth
Dec 12, 2018
DeForest - Randy H. Abendroth, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 24, 1961, the son of Carroll "Red" and Gloria (Foreyt) Abendroth. Randy was united in marriage to Joan Maertz October 12, 1991 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He...
Ingrid Muller
Dec 12, 2018
Sun Prairie Ingrid Muller, age 48, passed away in her husband's arms after a long brave struggle with Leukemia on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born on July 24, 1970, in Kempton Park, South Africa, daughter to Christoffel and Elizabeth (Coetzee) Wolfaardt. Ingrid was united in marriage to Jan Muller on October 9, 1993 in Kempton Park,...
Ruth Thomson
Dec 12, 2018
Madison/Stoughton - Ruth H. Thomson, age 87 passed away December 12, 2018 at Belmont Nursing Home. She was born on October 21, 1931 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Fannie (Pomeroy) Maas. Ruth graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949. Ruth lived in Stoughton the majority of her life until she moved to Rockford, Illinois, where...
Janice Pertzborn
Dec 11, 2018
McFarland- Janice "Jan" L. Pertzborn, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Ester Zemlicka on August 21, 1948 and grew up in Brookfield with her two sisters, Gail and Nancy. Jan worked as a nurse for over 40 years. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Shawn Ossmann
Dec 11, 2018
McFarland- Shawn L. Ossmann, age 34, passed away peacefully with his family by his side following a brief illness on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was born in Madison on January 13, 1984. Shawn graduated from McFarland High School in 2002. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Shawn is survived by his mother, Sue Walters Ossmann and...
Philip Strowman
Dec 10, 2018
Strowman, Philip M. Jefferson: Philip M. Strowman, age 94, passed away December 10, 2018. He was born August 3, 1924 in Lynn, MA. Philp served his country as a Sargent in the US Army during WWII. During his service from July 1943 until April 1946, he was wounded in November of 1944, receiving a Purple Heart in December...
Garith Kangas
Dec 10, 2018
Kangas, Garith "Gary" Madison: Garith D. "Gary" Kangas, age 86, passed away December 10, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born April 27, 1932 the son of Isaac and Evelina Kangas in Cloquet, MN. Following graduation from Cloquet H.S., Gary enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and later attended the University of Minnesota, and University of...
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