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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.
Tom Booker
Nov 30, 2018
Tom E. Booker, age 80, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born on April 1, 1938, in Lexington, MS, son to Tom and Alice (Hood) Booker. He was united in marriage to Jessie Crawford on December 3, 1960 in Rockford, IL. They were married 46 years until her passing in...
Harold Schwartz
Nov 30, 2018
Waunakee/ Middleton Died on Friday Nov 30, 2018 at his home following a long illness. He was born on April 6, 1924 in Roxbury to Andrew and Claudia (Ganser) Schwartz. He married Mary Ann Kalscheuer on June 17, 1948 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton. Harold and Mary Ann farmed together in the Middleton area for 37...
Dylan Randel
Nov 29, 2018
Dylan Ryan Randel, of Madison, passed away on November 29th, 2018, at the age of 32. He was a lifelong learner who enjoyed the culinary arts, music, reading, and the outdoors. One of the things Dylan loved most was enjoying a morning cup of coffee on the back porch, watching the wildlife around him. Dylan read classic literature...
Janis Browning
Nov 29, 2018
MADISON- Janis M. Browning, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Nov. 29, 2018 in Madison. She was born on June 8, 1930 in Evanston, Ill., the oldest child of G. Gaillard Colvin and Lelah (Howald) Colvin. She married John R. Browning on Nov. 9, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska. Jan and Jack were married for 68 years. It...
Donald Huebner
Nov 29, 2018
Madison - Donald Henry "Don" Huebner went Home on November 29, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisconsin after a seven month battle with cancer. He was born on November 20, 1932 to Raymond A. and Olive R. Huebner (Eck) in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He proudly served in the Army 1954-1956 with the Occupation Forces in Germany. Once home,...
Walter Jenkins
Nov 29, 2018
Walter Leon Jenkins died in Madison, WI, November 29, 2018. He was 88. Walter was born September 29, 1930 in Havre, MT, to John and Enid Jenkins. He was the oldest of six siblings and the first member of his family to attend college. During the Korean War, he served in the Air Force as a photographer in...
Michael Ripp
Nov 28, 2018
Michael John Ripp died in his sleep at his home in Lodi from an undiagnosed heart condition on Nov 28, 2018. He was born on Dec 22, 1989 to parents, Dave J and Linda (Buechner) Ripp. He is further survived by his brother & friend, John (fiancée, Katie Dreier); Grandfathers, Cyril Ripp (Irene) and Andrew Buechner; uncles Steve...
Lee Weiss
Nov 26, 2018
On November 26, 2018, Lee Weiss died peacefully at home with her family by her side. Born in 1928 in CA, she lived in Madison, WI since the early 1960s, where she built a career as an internationally recognized watercolor artist. She was a Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society, member of the National Watercolor Society, and...
Lindsy Rosas
Nov 26, 2018
Lindsy Flores Rosas, una hija y hermana amorosa, un ser vivaz con una sonrisa irresistible falleció serena e inesperadamente rodeada por familiares y amigos. El 28 de noviembre de 2018, a la edad de cinco años, nuestro Padre Celestial y la Santísima Virgen María la recibieron con los brazos abiertos y le dieron la bienvenida al cielo. Sobreviven...
William Fleiner
Nov 26, 2018
Waunakee - William (Bill) John Fleiner, age 86, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on November 26, 2018, joining the love of his life, Judy, for eternity. Bill was born on February 5, 1932, in Waunakee, Wisconsin and was a lifelong resident. He married his wife of 65 years, Judy, on April 25, 1953. Both he...
Maggie Cate
Nov 26, 2018
MARSHALL-Maggie E. Cate, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 26, 2018. She was born on February 10, 1988 in Madison to Paul and Bonnie (Tourbier) Cate. She attended the Marshall School district, and after school, she attended Marc-East. Maggie just loved people, and she made such an impression on any person that she met. She is...
Marlene Hellenbrand
Nov 26, 2018
WAUNAKEE - Marlene M. "Minnie" Hellenbrand age 74, died on Monday, November 26, 2018, at her home. She was born on May 3, 1944, in Springfield Corners, WI, the tenth child of Frank and Elizabeth (Laufenberg) Ballweg. Marlene attended Sauk City High School her freshman and sophomore years and later transferred and graduated from Waunakee High School in...
Alice Gafke
Nov 25, 2018
Alice M. Gafke, age 76, of Belleville, passed away on November 25th from Sjogren's which led to her Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born on August 14, 1942, in Richland Center, WI., the daughter of Fred and Hilda Goad. She married Howard Gafke on July 2, 1960 in Madison. Alice is survived by her three children, David (Lisa) Gafke...
Elizabeth Ellis
Nov 24, 2018
Madison - Elizabeth A. "Betty" Ellis, age 95, died on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on April 18, 1923, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Clara (Stolte) Lawrence. She is survived by her children, Susan (John) Miller and Tom (Gayle) Ellis; grandchildren, Jay (Carolina) Ellis, Jill Wiggen,...
Betty Barrington
Nov 24, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE--Betty M. Barrington, age 90, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 24, 2018. She was born on May 11, 1928 in Princeton, WI to Leonard and Elva (Radtke) Baker. On September 26, 1947, she and Duane Barrington of Redgranite, WI were united in marriage. She was a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. Since 1965, she was a resident...
Dorothy Krueger
Nov 24, 2018
Madison-Dorothy B. Krueger, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on November 24th, 2018. Dorothy was born on September 14th, 1927 in Madison, WI to Erwin and Mary (Kelly) Behnisch. She was a graduate of Edgewood High School, Madison, Wi and the College of Saint Teresa, Winona, MN. On May 17th, 1958, she married Alan "Al" Krueger...
James Hanson
Nov 23, 2018
Stoughton- James O. "Red" Hanson, Age 87, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born in Stoughton on August 19, 1931. Jim was born in Stoughton on August 19, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Stoughton High School and served two years in the army in Korea, 1951-1953. On...
Leonard Erickson
Nov 23, 2018
Leonard H. Erickson of Madison died on November 23, 2018. He was born December 9, 1925, the son of Edwin K. and Anna (Gilbertson) Erickson, the fifth of six children, all of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in May, 1943. Leonard joined the U.S. Army Air Corp in October, 1943....
Mabel Densmore
Nov 23, 2018
Madison - Mabel Elizabeth "Betty" Densmore died at 102 years old. Betty Densmore, a long time Madison resident died on November 23, 2018, at Oakwood Village. Betty was born in West Salem, WI to James G. and Mabel Elizabeth (Webb) Norris. Following graduation from West Salem High School in 1934, Betty attended Miss Woods Kindergarten and Primary Teacher...
Joan Halverson
Nov 23, 2018
DEERFIELD - Joan I. Halverson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Fri Nov 23, 2018 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. She was born July 16, 1931 in the Town of Deerfield, to the late Albert and Ida (Gerstner) Heiking. Joan is a 1949 graduate of Deerfield High School. She married Sanford Halverson in Lake Mills on Feb...
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