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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.

Dr. Dueland, Jr.

Dr. Dueland, Jr.

Sep 20, 2018

Dr. Rudolf "Tass" Dueland, Jr. Professor Emeritus DVM, MS, DACVS Dr. Rudolf "Tass" Dueland Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at age 85. Tass, a proud Norwegian, was born in Staten Island, NY on February 16, 1933 and lived in many places through his life, most recently residing in Black Earth, WI and wintering in...

Jennifer Cooper-Herndon

Jennifer Cooper-Herndon

Sep 20, 2018

Madison - Jennifer Kennedy Cooper-Herndon, age 41, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving daughters and family. She was born on July 26, 1977 to Joseph and Susan (Jiru) Cooper in Madison. Jen was united in marriage, 20 years ago, to her best friend, Nate Herndon. Jen knew that her calling in life was...

Gino Maggiore

Gino Maggiore

Sep 20, 2018

Gino was born on 9/2/1983 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the son of Hal and Jubi Maggiore. He married Khadijih Reed on 8/28/2004 in Anchorage, Alaska. Gino attended school in Grand Island until 2000. He then finished his high school years at Seward Alaska. After graduation he attended AVTEC Technical School in Seward, receiving a degree in Computer Network...

Margaret Stroud

Margaret Stroud

Sep 19, 2018

Margaret Jane Coleman Stroud Madison: Margaret Jane Coleman Stroud, age 101, passed away quietly and with grace September 19, 2018 in her home in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1917, the daughter of Robert and Angelina Coleman. Margaret grew up in Akron, Ohio, spending summers with her family at her beloved Turkeyfoot Lake, where...

Walter Pridham

Walter Pridham

Sep 18, 2018

Madison - Walter C. Pridham, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at UW Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1931 to Bertrand and Livonia (Patterson) Pridham in Walnut Park, California. Walter studied photography at Los Angeles Technical Trade Junior College. During the Korean War, he served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force at...

Marianne Miller

Marianne Miller

Sep 16, 2018

Belvidere/Sun Prairie- Marianne E. Miller, age 50, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018 after a long courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born on February 24, 1968, the daughter of Thomas P. and Mary Kay (Esser) Miller. Marianne grew up in Sun Prairie and graduated from Sun Prairie HS in 1986. While in high...

Jim Grudzinski

Jim Grudzinski

Sep 16, 2018

Madison - Jim Grudzinski, Age 74, of Barneveld, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at his home in Barneveld on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Jim was born June 16, 1944 in Hobart, Indiana to Ed & Sophie (Klimczyk) Grudzinski. On June 10, 1967, he married the love of his life, Heidi (Wagner) Grudzinski. Jim was an...

Robert O'Neil

Robert O'Neil

Sep 15, 2018

DEERFIELD / MADISON Robert Britt O'Neil, "Bob", age 68, of Deerfield, WI, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on September 15, 2018 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Madison, WI on April 6, 1950 to Bob and Ann O'Neil. Bob grew up in Madison, WI and attended LaFollette High School, graduating...

Douglas Thurlow

Douglas Thurlow

Sep 15, 2018

Madison - Douglas Beach Thurlow, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare Fitchburg after a six-year battle with melanoma. Doug and his twin brother David were born July 29,1955, in Machias, Maine to Frederick and Barbara (Prescott) Thurlow. After early years in Lubec and Bar Harbor, Maine the family moved...

Jeffrey Wyman

Jeffrey Wyman

Sep 15, 2018

Oregon- Jeffrey Alan Wyman passed away September 15th, 2018 at his home in Oregon, WI (age 73). Jeff was always at home in his garden celebrating the gifts of the earth and enjoying time with family and friends. He also loved travel and new experiences, living life to its fullest in everything he did. His kind heart, thoughtful...

Mary Whitcomb

Mary Whitcomb

Sep 15, 2018

Mary Dorothy Whitcomb (92) of Oakwood Village, Madison passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Dorothy grew up in India, the child of Presbyterian missionaries. Returning to the U.S. during World War II, she attended the College of Wooster, graduating in 1947 with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. During...

James Carey

James Carey

Sep 14, 2018

Madison - James Philip Carey, age 90, died on Friday, September 14, 2018. The kindest man in the world has left us. Phil was born on September 1, 1928, in the Town of Clayton, Wisconsin, to Maurice and Bernice (Newcomb) Carey. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1946. Phil entered the Order of Jesuits in 1948 and...

Georgia Grahn

Georgia Grahn

Sep 14, 2018

Madison - Georgia Ann Grahn (Muenzenberger), passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, after being a resident at Oakwood West Coventry Oaks. Georgia was born on December 3, 1938 in La Crosse, WI., to George and Agnes (Lunde) Muenzenberger. She attended public schools in La Crosse, graduating from La Crosse Central High School...

Hildegard Schroeder

Hildegard Schroeder

Sep 14, 2018

Hildegard "Hilda" Cecilia Schroeder (nee Lux) was born on January 5, 1948 in Janesville, WI to Edward and Elizabeth (Weiter) Lux. She passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 age the age of 70. Hilda worked for over 24 years at Kohl's department store. We all know Hilda's love for the WWE Pro Wrestling! Hilda is survived by...

Robert Togstad

Robert Togstad

Sep 13, 2018

Madison - Robert Thomas Togstad passed away peacefully at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Thursday, September 13, 2018. We lost one of the world's kindest men. Bob was born August 27, 1923 in Madison, Wisconsin to Harold & Mary (Nolan) Togstad. After graduating from West High School in 1942 Bob was drafted by the US Army to...

Raymond Stalowski

Raymond Stalowski

Sep 12, 2018

MADISON-Raymond "Ray" Stalowski, age 85, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at All Saints Memory Care in Madison. Ray was born on January 9, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Ignatz & Czeslawa (Kloss) Stalowski. He graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1951 and Marquette University...

Susan Brandscheid

Susan Brandscheid

Sep 12, 2018

Susan L. French-Brandscheid, age 70, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Madison. She was born on August 8, 1948 to the late John G. and Margie J. (Ure) French. She married Dieter Brandscheid in Madison in 1970. Susie graduated from Belvidere (IL) High School and later attended Rock Valley (IL) Junior College and UW-Madison. She was an...

Elaine Naughton

Elaine Naughton

Sep 12, 2018

Madison - Elaine E. Naughton, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Oakwood Village West. Help for the needy; warm care for her students; absolute loyalty and support for her husband and family. These are some of the characteristics that describe Elaine Naughton. She was born in Chicago 88 years ago and grew up in...

Irving Ruff

Irving Ruff

Sep 11, 2018

Irving Carl Ruff, age 85, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on September 11, 2018 peacefully in his sleep. He was born on June 25, 1933 in Eleva, WI, the son of Erwin and Wilma (Gross) Ruff. He married Beverly (Arola) Ruff on May 19, 1956 in Eau Claire, WI. Irving was born on the family farm and...

Steven Godkin

Steven Godkin

Sep 11, 2018

Steven "Steve" K. Godkin, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Steve was born on June 4, 1979 in West Allis, WI to Carl and Carole Godkin. Steve was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School, Class of 1997. Steve was a music enthusiast and always brought fun memories. As a fantastic bartender, he took...

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