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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.
Carolyn Long
Nov 12, 2018
McFarland- Carolyn Sue Long, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Agrace in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 30, 1946, the daughter of Ralph and Emzie Bailey. Carolyn graduated from Middletown High School in 1964. She worked for a company called Leisure Lawn in West Carrollton, Ohio for over 25...
Frederick Kruger
Nov 12, 2018
McFarland- It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick E. Kruger announce his passing on November 12, 2018 at the age of 74. A native of Wisconsin, Fred had a passion for landscaping and nature. He grew up and worked in the family landscaping business in Williams Bay before attending the UW. Fred was the Director...
John Martin
Nov 11, 2018
Madison - John A. Martin, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at The Jefferson in Madison. He was born on July 11, 1930 to Nicholas and Harriet (Westerfield) Martin in Madison. John met the love of his life, Ramona Knight Rowley, in Madison, and they were united in marriage on July 18, 1953. John...
Mary Esbeck
Nov 10, 2018
Mary Claire Esbeck (nee Clark) brightened a world filled with her family, friends and friends she simply had not yet met. She lived with kindness, grace, strength and beauty. Mary Claire was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, loyal friend, and compassionate volunteer. During her final days, Mary Claire was cared for and comforted at Agrace HospiceCare...
Darrell March
Nov 10, 2018
STOUGHTON - Darrell Lavern March, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home after a short battle with ALS. He proudly served in the Navy, Marines and Army, retiring from the 132nd Forward Support Battalion in 2000. A man with a strong work ethic, he continued working at Uniroyal until retiring in 2017. Darrell is survived by his...
Jeffrey Morris
Nov 9, 2018
Jeffrey S. Morris, 66, of Lake Tomahawk, WI died peacefully on November 9, 2018 at home. He is survived by his wife Janet, sons Zachary and Brett, daughters-in-law Camie and Sarah, grandchildren Lincoln and Adelle, brother David (Barbara), and multiple nieces and nephews. Jeff was born on September 15, 1952 in Rockford, IL, the son of Donald and...
Nolan Berry
Nov 9, 2018
MADISON- It is with great sorrow that we share our tragic news of the death of Nolan David Berry of Madison, Wisconsin and San Antonio, Texas. Nolan died unexpectedly on Nov. 9, 2018 at age 30 in San Antonio. His death resulted from a seizure relating to his epilepsy. For his parents, Christopher and Mary Pat Berry, his...
Cyril Bohne
Nov 9, 2018
Cyril "Buck" Victor Bohne, age 78, died on Friday, Nov. 9th, 2018. He was born on Feb. 5, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Cyril John and Lillian Ann (Moreau) Bohne. He attended St. Bernard's Grade School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1959. He loved sports and was first team all-state nose guard. Buck graduated from Madison...
Marjorie Martin
Nov 9, 2018
STOUGHTON - Marjorie L. Martin, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home that she loved and lived in her entire life, on Fri Nov. 9, 2018. Marjorie was born Sept 15, 1925 in Stoughton to the late Anton and Galia (Halverson) Linn. Marjorie is a graduate of Stoughton High School, a member of Covenant Lutheran Church, and...
Tharsilla Acker
Nov 8, 2018
Waunakee/Ashton Tharsilla "Sally" Acker, age 88, died on Thurs. Nov 8, 2018 at Milestone Senior Living in Cross Plains. Sally was born on Oct 11, 1930 to Louis and Helen (Becker) Endres. She married Lawrence "Lorny" Acker on Sept. 28, 1950 and he preceded her in death on Feb 10, 2013. Sally was a lifelong member of St...
Roger Kaus
Nov 8, 2018
DEERFIELD - Roger D. Kaus, age 72, passed away on Thur Nov 8, 2018. Roger was born June 23, 1946 in Vernon County, to the late Earl and Irene (Wright) Kaus. Roger married Norma Marshall on Feb 14, 1973 in Elroy. He was in the National Guard for 6 years. Roger drove truck for Gullickson Trucking since 1971....
Jack Padgham
Nov 7, 2018
Jack Bruce Padgham, 91, died Wednesday November 7, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1927 to Ivy and L.J. Padgham, Jack lived his life in Madison, graduating from Madison West High school in 1945, and University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1950. Jack served in the U.S. Navy and is a veteran of WWII. After college, he...
Martin Kades
Nov 7, 2018
Beloit/Madison -Long-time Beloit resident Martin Kades, 86, died Wednesday at Capital Lakes in Madison, Wis., after a long illness. Martin was born in 1932 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to Charles and Rose Kades. The family lived in Madison until 1944, when they moved to Beloit. Martin graduated from Beloit Memorial High in 1950, and earned a...
Roland Krogstad
Nov 7, 2018
Roland J. "Rollie" Krogstad, age 96, died peacefully, November 7, 2018 in Madison. He was born in a farmhouse on November 12, 1921 to Rudolph "Rudy" and Mabel (Eidem) Krogstad in East Hartland Township, Pierce County, WI. He grew up on a farm, attended the one-room Forest Home rural school, and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1940....
Michael Schneider
Nov 7, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE/REESEVILLE- Michael G. Schneider, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Dahlonega, GA, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 5, 1952 in Madison to Arthur and Margaret Schneider. He honorably served our country in the US Army where he sharpened his carpentry skills. He went on to work as...
Jean Welton
Nov 7, 2018
MIDDLETON/NAPLES, FL- Jean L. Welton, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Meriter Hospital, surrounded by her four loving children. She was born September 3, 1936 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of David and Audrey (Simon) Holt. Jean was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Welton on June 16, 1956 in Washburn, WI. They...
Laurens Anderson
Nov 6, 2018
Madison - Laurens Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, passed away peacefully in early November of this year, following a hospital stay. Laurens was born May 19, 1920 to Adolf ("Slim") and Mary E. (née Slaughter} Anderson. Slim and Marie homesteaded in northeast Wyoming, where Laurens and his younger sister Harriet grew up. At...
Frances Rothstein
Nov 6, 2018
Madison: Frances Rothstein, devoted spouse, mother and grandmother, passed away on November 6, 2018 at Agrace Hospice. Fran's partner in life was her husband, Morton, and together they dedicated the overwhelming majority of their efforts to creating a loving and nurturing home. She was born December 25, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Abraham and Reba (Garbeil) Lustig...
Doris Madden
Nov 6, 2018
MADISON - Doris Mae Madden of Appleton, WI and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on November 6 at the age of 88, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 7, 1930 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Clara (Sachs) and Ambrose Schlimgen. She attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and School, and was a 1948 graduate of...
Richard Brill
Nov 3, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Richard Ewing Brill, age 74, of Waunakee, died on November 3, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee on August 16, 1944, the son of Robert and Shirley (Ewing) Brill. Richard was born while his father was away serving in World War II. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Monona Grove High School. He attended UW-Eau Claire...
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