Obituaries
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.
Michael Gerke
Sep 9, 2017
De Forest - Michael A. Gerke, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his home in De Forest. He was born on March 17, 1961, in Tomah, WI, the son of Royce and Marjorie (Lancaster) Gerke. Mike graduated from Madison East High School in 1980. He then attended MATC to attain his welding certification....
Cynthia Caldwell
Sep 9, 2017
Waunakee - Cynthia Mae Brumund Smith Caldwell died in the early hours of Saturday, September 9, 2017, from Alzheimer's, shortly after her 71st birthday. She was born on August 16, 1946, to Alvin Lorenz Brumund and Dorthe Mae Maxwell Brumund, the second of three daughters, in Waukegan, Illinois. Cyndy was a compassionate and happy daughter, sister, wife, mother,...
Marilyn Barber
Sep 9, 2017
Stoughton- Marilyn Jean Hughes Barber, age 63, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Marilyn was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband John Barber; son, John (Ann) Barber; sister, Carol (Pete) Peterson and Brenda (Claude) Gunderson; brother Rowland (Michael) Hughes; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by...
Mark Cook
Sep 9, 2017
MADISON Mark E. Cook, 61, passed away on September 9 in his home, surrounded by his family. Born April 12, 1956, in Houma, Louisiana, Mark grew up in Houma, where he married his high school sweetheart, Ellen Burleigh Cook. As a teen, Mark spent summers working on his uncle's large farm, where he grew to understand many of...
Mildred Williams
Sep 8, 2017
Mildred Boyce Williams died Friday, September 8, 2017 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was 91. Mildred was born in 1926 and was raised in Massena, New York. She was the daughter of Abel Boyce and Elizabeth Hare Boyce. She had 5 siblings, Hattie Boyce, John Boyce, Elmer Boyce, Ruth Hogan, and Kate Silmser. She outlived them all. Growing up...
Emma Sorensen
Sep 7, 2017
Stoughton - Emma Sophia Sorensen, aka (Moe), age 14, passed away on September 7, 2017 at the UW Children's Hospital. She was born on December 8, 2002, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Michelle (Laughlin) Sorensen. Emma went to Pumpkin Patch preschool, Fox Prairie, River Bluff, and then onto Stoughton High School. Emma was very involved...
Thomas Bick
Sep 5, 2017
Thomas Peter Bick, age 52, of Middleton passed away on the 5th of September 2017. He was born on the 25th of August 1965 in Englewood, New Jersey. The son of Gunter Bick and Araceli Bick. He married Eve Ertl on the 3rd of June 1995 in Appleton, WI. Tom's father's work allowed him to spend his childhood...
Milton Austin
Sep 5, 2017
Sun Prairie - Milton G. Austin, age 88, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer's on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Hyland Crossing in Sun Prairie. He was born on May 6, 1929, in Madison, WI, the son of Carl and Agnes (Johnson) Austin. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Debra), Steve (Cindy), Patricia and Susan....
Robert Clack
Sep 3, 2017
Robert A. Clack (Bob), age 55, of Waunakee passed away on September 3, 2017 in Manitowish Waters, WI. He was born on February 28, 1962 in Madison, son of Willis and Alice Clack. He married Jean (Cunningham) on August 8, 1992, they had just celebrated 25 happy years together. Bob graduated from Monona Grove High School and University...
Olive Herstand
Sep 3, 2017
Madison- Olive Cohen Herstand passed away September 3rd, 2017. She was 90 years old. Preceded in death by brother Allen Cohen and parents Ruth Lewis and Jack Cohen. She is survived by her son, Marc Herstand, daughter, Robin Herstand, daughter in-law, Judith Herstand and grandchildren Ari Herstand, Micah Cowsik-Herstand, Amy Draheim and Vidya Cowsik-Santosh. Funeral service will be...
Sean Allen
Sep 2, 2017
Madison-Sean Michael Allen of Madison passed away unexpectedly at home, entering into the presence of his Savior on September 2, 2017. Sean was born on September 28, 1988, in Madison, the son of Randy W. Allen and Mary B. Allen (Pohlkamp). Sean was the proud and loving father of Sean Michael Wayne Allen, Jr., age 8. A 2007...
Arnold Imholte
Sep 2, 2017
Arnold "Arnie" Imholte, age 57, passed away on Sat. Sept. 2, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his family. Arnie was born Nov. 22, 1959 in Saint Cloud, MN, the son of Andrew and Elaine (Sauter) Imholte. Arnie is a graduate of Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, MN. He married Jane Marie Kremer on Aug. 30, 1986....
Dorothy Duerst
Sep 1, 2017
Dorothy Mae Duerst, age 79, of Sun Prairie, entered into eternal peace on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was born on January 28, 1938, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Blascka) Suchomel. Dorothy was united in marriage to Maynard Duerst on April 21, 1978. Dorothy volunteered for the Sun Prairie EMS for several years. Some of Dorothy's favorite...
Ruth Barth
Aug 31, 2017
Ruth Irene Barth, age 94, of Madison/Mt. Horeb passed away on August 31, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on August 4, 1923 in Muscoda Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Grace Bobb. Ruth married Max Barth on August 23, 1953 in Mt. Horeb. Ruth was a homemaker who centered her life around her family....
Debra Mueller
Aug 31, 2017
Debra Ann Mueller, born on June 20, 1959, finally found long-lasting peace surrounded by her daughters and sister, Cynthia, on August 31, 2017, following complications from a heart attack and stroke. Debra lived most of her life in Portage where she raised her two daughters. For many years, she managed various Kwik Trip stores in Portage. She worked...
Dr. Fleming
Aug 30, 2017
MADISON - Dr. Lawrence "Larry" A. Fleming passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 30, 2017 after battling Lewy Body Dementia. Larry was born July 26, 1945 in Peoria, IL to Gerald G and Patricia (Maloney) Fleming. Larry received his undergraduate degree from University of Maryland and his M.D. from the University of Maryland Medical School. In addition, he...
Eva Middleton
Aug 29, 2017
Eva Mae Middleton, age 93, left this life on August 29, 2017, to join Harry (Buzz), her beloved husband of 48 years. She was born in Dane to David Madigan & Eva Clemens Madigan on May 29, 1924. Eva & Buzz were married in 1945, began farming in Middleton, then bought a farm south of Lodi. They worked...
Doreen Holzhueter
Aug 29, 2017
Marshall / Deerfield - Doreen G. Holzhueter, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Doreen was born on June 24, 1929 in the town of Lake Mills. She was the oldest child of Edward and Gladys (Behm) Radloff, followed by 7 brothers and 1 sister. While Doreen was growing up, the family lived on farms...
Thomas Arneson
Aug 29, 2017
Stoughton - Thomas Howard Arneson, age 72, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Thomas was born on February 14, 1945, in Stoughton, Wisc., the son of Howard and Evelyn Arneson. Thomas lived and attended Stoughton Schools and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Milton College. He went on to work for the Stoughton...
Richard Tiemann
Aug 29, 2017
Richard "Dick" August Tiemann Madison/Monona Richard "Dick" August Tiemann passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Dick was born on March 20, 1946 the son of Wilbur and Arletta (Aherns) Tiemann. As a young boy, Dick enjoyed many camping trips to Wisconsin Dells with his parents and friends. Dick grew...
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