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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.

Donald Michalski

Donald Michalski

Aug 11, 2018

Madison - Donald Edward Michalski, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was born on May 2, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to Edward and Wanda (Maka) Michalski. Don graduated from Bishop Noll Institute and Purdue University with a degree in electrical engineering. He came to Madison in 1966 to pursue a graduate degree at the...

Ronald Cunningham

Ronald Cunningham

Aug 11, 2018

MADISON- Ronald James Cunningham, 79, passed away on Saturday, August 11th, 2018. The son of James and Helen Birch Cunningham, he was born February 13, 1939, in Madison, WI. He attended Edgewood High School and graduated with the class of '57. He married Jocelyn Snyder on January 3, 1959. In 1972, he moved their family of seven to...

Jerry Conwell

Jerry Conwell

Aug 10, 2018

Madison - Jerry Richard Conwell, an exceptional Dad and a Survivor through his 77 years, went to be with his Creator on Friday, August 10th of 2018. He loved his son, Brent, more than could ever be spoken. They were fishing buddies and will always be remembered for the fish they tried to catch. Jerry's granddaughters, Emily and...

Doris Schaller

Doris Schaller

Aug 10, 2018

Madison - Doris Schaller, 87, passed away on August 10, 2018, at Coventry Village Sebring Assisted Care Residence. She was born on June 25, 1931, in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Cornelia (Swenson) Oimoen. Doris married "Rick" Richard Schaller on June 27, 1953, in Daleyville, WI at Perry Lutheran Church. She went to Madison Business...

David Gray

David Gray

Aug 9, 2018

Oxford/McFarland- David E. Gray, age 63, passed away on August 9, 2018. He was born in Madison on February 16, 1955. David grew up in McFarland where he met his love Kathy Gray. He was a hardworking drywaller for over 40 years and was the proud owner of Dave's and Son Drywall. Dave loved spending time at their...

Imogene Wiles

Imogene Wiles

Aug 9, 2018

Waunakee---Imogene (Jeannie) K. Wiles, age 92, passed away on August 9, 2018, at Agrace Hospice. Imogene was born on November 26, 1925 in Cogswell, North Dakota to Dorothy and Roy Carpenter. Imogene married Oscar Junior Wiles on September 26, 1946. Imogene worked as a bank teller and bookkeeper, but her most important job was that of a military...

James Anderson

James Anderson

Aug 9, 2018

Anderson, James "Jim" Cottage Grove: James ("Jim") Anderson, age 66, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 9, 2018. Jim was born on March 17, 1952 in Madison, WI to Rueben and Rosemary (Mooney) Anderson. After graduating from DeForest High School Jim received associate degrees in Culinary Arts, but the majority of his working...

Janet Chase

Janet Chase

Aug 8, 2018

Sun Prairie- Janet A. Chase, age 80, passed away on August 8, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. She was born on January 20, 1938 in Columbus, WI as the only child of parents Art and Ester (Bickel) Tetzlaff. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, David Chase, on August 6, 1960...

Seshadri Casuba

Seshadri Casuba

Aug 8, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE- C.G. Seshadri, age 85, of Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, India passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Madison, WI. He was born on July 15, 1933 in Bengaluru, India, the son of Anandama and Gopalakrishnan. He married A.R. Sridevi on November 18, 1963 in Bengaluru, India. Seshadri graduated with a B.E. in Civil Engineering in 1957 from...

John Vorndran

John Vorndran

Aug 7, 2018

Stoughton- John J. Vorndran, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at New Perspectives in Sun Prairie. He was born on December 14, 1935 to Albert and Thelma Vorndran. John was raised in Muscoda and graduated from St. John the Baptist Catholic School. He worked the majority of his adult life for the U.S. Postal Service,...

Oliver Crosby

Oliver Crosby

Aug 7, 2018

WAUNAKEE- Oliver Jax Crosby was born August 7, 2018 to the loving parents of Joshua and Allie (Weigman) Crosby, of Waunakee, WI. Although he spent the shortest time on this Earth, he came in and left as the most beautiful and perfect creation of God. All he knew was love, and he too gave love to so many...

Thomas Carpenter

Thomas Carpenter

Aug 7, 2018

Carpenter, Thomas P. Thomas Phelps Carpenter, age 78, passed away on August 7, 2018 from Parkinson's Disease. Tom will be remembered for being patient, encouraging, and respectful to his family and to those he worked with and mentored. He was fun-loving and enjoyed life; he was happiest after a bike ride, sitting down with friends and family to...

Denise Daroszeski

Denise Daroszeski

Aug 7, 2018

SUN PRAIRIE--It is with great sadness that the family of Denise A. Daroszeski announces her unexpected passing on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the age of 48. Denise is survived by many loved ones including her daughter, Kayleigh, of whom she was most proud; her father Kenneth Daroszeski (Maria Cunha), her sister Amy Daroszeski (Amanda Henes); and her...

Ruth Schulz

Ruth Schulz

Aug 6, 2018

Sun Prairie/Lodi - Ruth H. Schulz passed away on Monday, August 6, with her daughter Rosie by her side. Ruth was born on July 29, 1932 in Bad Polzin, Pommern (Germany), the daughter of Bruno and Herta (Rietzke) Degner. She married Gé�nter W. Schulz in the Morizkirche in Coburg, Germany in 1952, and they moved to Sun Prairie,...

Edward Schneider

Edward Schneider

Aug 6, 2018

Edward Schneider passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Ed was born near Harvard, Nebraska on September 28, 1931, to Reverend Edward Karl and Viola (Linnert) Schneider. He graduated from Donnelson High School in Iowa and earned his bachelor's degree from Wartburg College. He was drafted his senior year and spent two years of active duty serving his...

Mary Roach

Mary Roach

Aug 5, 2018

Madison - Mary Lou Roach, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 5, at Bright Star Assisted Living. Mary Lou was born on December 25, 1930, in Madison, to Anna and Joseph Mohrhauser. She attended St. James Grade School until 7th grade and then went to Edgewood Campus School. Mary Lou graduated from Edgewood High School in 1949 where...

Linda Whalen

Linda Whalen

Aug 5, 2018

Middleton / Darlington: Linda A. Whalen, age 81, passed away peacefully at Four Winds Nursing Home in Verona, WI, Sunday, August 5, 2018. Linda was born in Rockford, IL, on July 9, 1937, to parents James and Jeanette (Loftus) Latino. She attended Bishop Muldoon High School and went on to graduate from Marquette University. Later, while working and...

Lillian Acker

Lillian Acker

Aug 5, 2018

WAUNAKEE/ASHTON-Lillian C. Acker, age 92, died on Sunday Aug 5, 2018, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on Sept 7, 1925, to Aloysius and Monica (Schwab) Endres. She married Edmund Acker and he preceded her in death in 2005. Lillian and Edmund farmed all of their life and when they moved to Waunakee, Lillian...

Scott Schmudlach

Scott Schmudlach

Aug 4, 2018

MADISON/FITCHBURG- Scott Allen Schmudlach passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at Karmenta Center in Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 29, 1958, in Madison, the son of Harold and Leila (Strand) Schmudlach. Scott attended Madison East High School. He worked at Quality True Value Hardware for 33 years doing window and lamp...

Robert Kessenich

Robert Kessenich

Aug 4, 2018

Kessenich, Robert H. Madison: Robert H. Kessenich, age 94, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born January 19, 1924 the son of Joseph and Catherine (Kurth) Kessenich on the family farm near Waunakee. Robert graduated from Waunakee High School. He served his country in the US Army during WWII in...

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