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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.

Lois Russell

Lois Russell

Nov 22, 2018

Madison - Lois Joan Russell, a long-time resident of the Madison area, age 88, died Thursday the 22nd of November at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born August 12th, 1930 in Beloit, Wisconsin; the daughter of Otis and Josephine Gunnelson. She married Robert Lumen Russell on September 8th, 1956. Bob and Joan were married 55 years, until...

Marianne Miragia

Marianne Miragia

Nov 22, 2018

MADISON - Marianne F. Miragia, 72, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 22, 2018, at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born September 16, 1946, in New York, New York, the daughter of Joseph R. and Florence T. (Verdina) Miragia. Marianne grew up in East Meadow, NY and graduated from Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Class of 1964. Following...

David Redick

David Redick

Nov 21, 2018

David Redick, 83, of Madison, WI passed away of natural causes on November 21, 2018. Dave grew up with his two brothers near Detroit, MI. When he was 14, the family moved to an 80-acre farm near Ann Arbor, Michigan. He won a four-year tuition scholarship to the University of Michigan, based on grades, activities (Sr. Class President,...

Phyllis Brinkley

Phyllis Brinkley

Nov 20, 2018

Madison - Phyllis C. Brinkley formerly of Waunakee, 92 passed away on November 20, 2018. She was the daughter of Florence Jarvis Crosby and Reynale Richardson Crosby of Madison. She grew up in Madison, attended Wisconsin High School, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Speech and English in 1948. In 1949 she married...

Alvin Anderson

Alvin Anderson

Nov 19, 2018

Sun Prairie/Stoughton - Alvin Bobbie Anderson, age 92 passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. He was born March 17, 1926, the son of Benjamin and Anna (Skaim) Anderson in Madison, Wisconsin. Alvin graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1944. He proudly enlisted at the age of 17, in the United...

John Eaves

John Eaves

Nov 19, 2018

MADISON Eaves, John Patrick "Look for the helpers. " Mr. Rogers' mother told him when he was afraid. "There are always helpers. " John Patrick Eaves was a helper; he saved people. His calling was to save soldiers, save men, save women, save children, save pets, save buildings - all the time, every time. John was born the...

John Bailey

John Bailey

Nov 18, 2018

Madison - John M. "Jack" Bailey, age 78, of Madison passed away on Sunday, Nov 18, 2018. Jack is survived by his wife Melinda; cousins, Ralph Bailey and Becky Bragg, and their families. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Agrace HospiceCare, the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center...

Judith Fleiner

Judith Fleiner

Nov 18, 2018

Waunakee - Judith (Judy) Lea (Wipperfurth) Fleiner, age 84, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 18, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She is now forever with the love of her life, Bill. Judy was born October 19, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a small child her family moved back to the Waunakee/Dane area....

Richard Obrecht

Richard Obrecht

Nov 18, 2018

STOUGHTON - Richard D "Joseph" Obrecht, age 79, passed away at home on Sunday Nov 18, 2018. Richard was born June 18, 1939 in Stoughton to the late James and Myrinda (Thompson) Obrecht. He is a 1958 graduate of Stoughton High School, and proudly served his Country in the Army. Richard worked for 28 years as a lab...

Daniel Mccloskey

Daniel Mccloskey

Nov 17, 2018

Sun Prairie Daniel J. McCloskey, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 17, 2018. His mental and cerebral palsy physical struggles became to much for him and he chose to end his life. He was born on July 28, 1971, in Madison, the son of Donald and Mary McCloskey. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School. Dan...

Silas Kittle

Silas Kittle

Nov 16, 2018

Sun Prairie Silas M. Kittle, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born on February 22, 1937 in Richland County, Wisconsin, son of Henry and Dollie (Alumbaugh) Kittle. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Ferguson on April 20, 1958 in Ground Mound, Iowa. Together they were married 60 years and raised four...

Robert Bickley

Robert Bickley

Nov 16, 2018

Stoughton- Robert W. Bickley, age 94, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Skaalen. He was born in Stoughton on October 29, 1924, the son of William and Frances Bickley. Bob graduated from Stoughton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. On August 23, 1952 Bob...

Susan Paradiso

Susan Paradiso

Nov 15, 2018

Born in Chicago to Silvia (Welsher) and David Hoffer, Susan (Suzi) Valerie Paradiso, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin. Suzi earned an undergraduate degree in Education and a graduate degree in Organizational Development, taught for several years in Chicago public schools and pioneered in the field of Parent Involvement. During her...

Donald Hickman

Donald Hickman

Nov 15, 2018

Donald Roger Hickman Donald Roger Hickman, age 86, of Madison, WI passed away on November 15, 2018 at Attic Angel Community. He was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of Fred & Lucille Hickman. Don was the youngest of three children with older sister Betty and brother Bob. Don met his future bride, Oriette Hellen, at a...

Helen Lodge

Helen Lodge

Nov 14, 2018

MADISON - Helen Catherine Lodge, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, November 14, 2018, in her apartment at Oakwood Village University Woods (Madison). She was born on August 30, 1922, in London, England. The youngest of three, Helen was predeceased by her parents, Sir Robert and Rose (Fitzgerald) Bannatyne, her sister, Elspeth Robbins, and her brother...

Dale Dolson

Dale Dolson

Nov 14, 2018

LODI-Dale Dolson, age 75, of Lodi left this earth to be with his beloved wife, Joyce, on November 14, 2018, surrounded by family. Dale was born to parents Harvey and Loza (Carberry) Dolson on September 12, 1943. Dale served in the Navy and then spent his life in Lodi as an entrepreneur. Dale owned and operated a newspaper...

Mildred Bazata

Mildred Bazata

Nov 14, 2018

Mildred Eleanor Bazata, age 97, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Wednesday Nov. 14th, 2018 at St. Mary's Health Care Center. She was born on Aug. 24th, 1921, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Marie Johanik. She married Arthur V. Bazata on February 23rd, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Mildred worked beside her husband at Suburban Candid...

Allan Bringe

Allan Bringe

Nov 13, 2018

Madison - Allan N. Bringe, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Agrace Hospice Residential. Allan was the son of Alfred and Margaret Bringe. They had a dairy farm in Holmen, Wisconsin where Allan spent his young life. He graduated from Holmen High School in 1953. He went on to earn his B.S., M.S. and...

Brenda Warren

Brenda Warren

Nov 13, 2018

Stoughton- Brenda Lea (Lahmayer) Warren, 76, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at her home on November 13, 2018 after battling breast cancer for 11 years. Born in Morganville, Kansas, Brenda loved helping her dad Harold in the fields during harvest, driving the grain truck beside the combine at the age of 9. She got her pilots license before...

Steven White

Steven White

Nov 12, 2018

Steven J. White, 59, of Middleton, WI passed away on November 12, 2018. He was born in Santa Barbara, California on October 24, 1959, the son of Bill and Ruth White. He graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta and received a degree in Economics from San Diego State University. In 1993 he was awarded a Master's...

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