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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.
John Pettinger
Jul 10, 2018
Madison, WI - John D. Pettinger ("Jack") passed away July 9, 2018 at the age of 79. Born March 21st, 1939, in Chicago IL to John and Marie Pettinger. Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane, their children; Kathleen, Jerry (Nancy), John (Bridget), Jim (Sari), and his sister Sue Fox. Jack was the proud grandfather...
Richard Huber
Jul 10, 2018
FITCHBURG- On July 10th, 2018, following a 4 year battle with cancer, Richard (Dick) Huber, 72, passed away. Dick was born on Dec. 20, 1945 in Spencer, WI to Ted and Alice Huber. He grew up on a small farm and attended Spencer schools. Dick went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, earning degrees in Math, Economics, and...
Arthur Spanjar
Jul 10, 2018
Stoughton - Arthur Spanjar, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. He was born September 28, 1936 in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Arthur immigrated to America in December 1959. He was a Madison resident until moving to the Town of Dunn in 1990. Arthur was known to many as the man who took care...
Leonard Stein
Jul 10, 2018
Madison - Dr. Leonard Irving Stein MD, age 88, of Madison, WI passed Tuesday 7/10/18 Len Stein was born in Hartford, CT to William and Rachael Stein and grew up in Chicago. He then moved to Madison, WI which would become his home for the next 70+ years. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1947. As...
Duane Brophy
Jul 8, 2018
Duane "Mack" Brophy, age 83, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born on December 28, 1934 in Milwaukee to Duane H. and Margaret (Mack) Brophy. He dedicated 36 years of service to his country as part of the Army National Guard. Through the National Guard, he helped in establishing the "The Friend in the Sky"...
Kathleen Horswill
Jul 8, 2018
Madison - Kathleen Merle Horswill passed away at the age of 93 on July 8, 2018 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Born November 23, 1924 in Black River Falls, WI, to Merlin and Alma Horswill, she was the third child, following brothers Mont and Thomas. Brother Richard joined the family nine years later. Sis, or Kay as...
Bernice Peterson
Jul 7, 2018
LAKELAND, FLA / GOLDEN GATE, FLA Bernice G. Peterson, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away after battling cancer on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born in Wyalusing, Wis. to Lester and Martha Seely. She was a waitress and homemaker. She was an avid bowler and was part of the Florida 500 Club in Naples, Fla.. She was involved...
Angela Hauser
Jul 7, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE- Angela A. Hauser, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She is survived by her husband Gerald; children Joyce and Daniel; and other relatives and dear friends. She is further survived by her sister Helen Bronner. Visitation will be from 10-11:00AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Sacred Hearts...
Terence Steiger
Jul 7, 2018
Madison - Terence E. "Terry" Steiger, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 22, 1938, in Potosi, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Mabel (Grimesay) Steiger. Terry was united in marriage to Mary Jo Stauffacher on April 18, 1964. Terry's professional life included graduating from UW...
Deborah Riccio
Jul 6, 2018
MADISON Deborah Hall Riccio, age 71, of Madison passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born on May 23, 1947 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Kathleen (Kilgore) Hall. She attended Wisconsin High and graduated from Central High School. Following high school Deborah attended Indiana University, where she was a member of the Delta...
Shirley Nygaard
Jul 6, 2018
STOUGHTON - Shirley Ann Nygaard, age 89, passed away at Swifthaven Community in Edgerton on Fri July 6, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was born April 13, 1929 in Stoughton to the late Percy and Bertha (Sperloen) Erdahl. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. She is a graduate of Stoughton...
Nancy Frey
Jul 6, 2018
COTTAGE GROVE- Nancy L. Frey, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born on June 21, 1952 to the late Thomas and Jacqueline (Below) Running. Nancy loved the outdoors. She loved to garden, watch the cranes, tend to her garden, and dote on their cockatoo, KT. Being very creative, Nancy was talented in...
Jack West
Jul 6, 2018
STOUGHTON - Jack Thomas West passed away peacefully, at the age of 83, with family immediately at his side on Friday, July 6 2018. He was born on March 28, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Guy and Mary Ann West. Jack most recently resided in Stoughton Wisconsin for 10 years. He resided in McFarland Wisconsin...
David Benson
Jul 5, 2018
STOUGHTON - David T. Benson, age 72, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born March 17, 1946 in Stoughton to the late Bert and Helen (Young) Benson. He is a graduate of Stoughton High School. David spent four years in the Navy where he served in the Honor Guard and in Vietnam....
Patricia Rock
Jul 5, 2018
MADISON Patricia J. "Joan" Cox Rock, loving mother, wife, wise counselor, nurse, producer, choreographer and all around firecracker left this world unexpectedly on July 5, 2018. Joan was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 16, 1930, to her parents John Flavin and Verna Phyllis Cox. Joan attended Ascension School and Trinity High School in Oak Park, IL....
Dorothy Teschendorf
Jul 3, 2018
MADISON--Dorothy Belle (Popke) Teschendorf, age 93, passed away on July 3, 2018 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee, Wis. Dorothy was born May 22, 1925 in Birnamwood, Wis. to Walter E. and Orma M. (St. Thomas) Popke. Dorothy attended New London High School and graduated from Oshkosh State Teachers College (now UW-Oshkosh) with a degree in Education (Biology, Chemistry...
Daniel Janis
Jul 2, 2018
Daniel Michael Janis, Jr., of Sun Prairie, Wis., died on July 2 at home, surrounded by family. He was 69. Dan was born in St. Louis and grew up in the city's Soulard neighborhood, near the Anheuser-Busch brewery where his dad worked. As a child, he used to ride the bus to Sportsman's Park to see the Cardinals...
James Wentland
Jul 1, 2018
FITCHBURG --James "Jim" Robert Wentland, 65, died peacefully at his beloved home Sunday morning, July 1, after long heart-related illness. Clarence and Gladys (Randorf) Wentland were surprised to discover that Gladys was pregnant at the age of 47. They already had a 14-year-old daughter, Joyce, and a 6-year-old son, Donald. Jim's birth on August 13, 1953, at St....
Joseph Nitka
Jul 1, 2018
Madison/Pueblo Joseph Nitka, age 96, died on July 1, 2018 in Pueblo, CO. Joe was born to John and Catherine (Cieslak) in Green Bay, WI on January 27, 1922. He grew up in Green Bay and came to Madison in 1939 to attend the School of Pharmacy at the UW. However, his schooling was interrupted by World War...
Sam Cuccia
Jun 30, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Sam Cuccia, 90, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Inpatient Unit after a short illness. He was a gentle soul, always compassionate and generous to those he met, never understanding or accepting the suffering in the world, especially of children. Sam was born September 5, 1927 in Madison to Nicola and...
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