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.
Adeline Brickson
Aug 3, 2017
Madison Adeline Brickson, age 98 of Madison, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. Born Adeline Elizabeth Kong on June 25, 1919 in Hannaford, ND, she later moved with her family to a farm near Stoughton, Wisconsin. Adeline and her older brother Everett graduated together from Stoughton High School in 1938. Both...
Marlene Malec
Aug 2, 2017
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Anthony Matkom
Aug 2, 2017
MADISON Anthony J. "Tony" Matkom, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at age 92. Tony was born in Zagreb, Croatia on May 5, 1925 to the late Ivan and Margareta (Beritic) Matkovic. He attended the University of Zagreb and received a Master's Degree from the University of Toronto. Later in 1962,...
Hazel Lunde
Aug 2, 2017
Stoughton - Hazel Lunde, age 97, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2017, with Karen and Don by her side. She was born May 27, 1920, to Norwegian immigrants Marthinus and Magna (Aasheim) Sather, and grew up on a dairy farm in rural Oregon. She graduated from Stoughton High School and then received a business degree from Madison...
Judy Courter
Aug 1, 2017
Sun Prairie - Judith "Judy" A. Courter, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away suddenly in the ICU at St. Mary's Hospital on August 1, 2017. She was born on June 26, 1938, the daughter to Evelyn Hammer and Claude Owen. Judy was proud to be working for the Sun Prairie Police Department for 27 years...
Leo Heilmann
Aug 1, 2017
WAUNAKEE - Leo Albert Heilmann, age 88, passed away on Tuesday August 1, 2017. Leo was born December 2, 1928 in Fennimore, WI, and was the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Stivarius) Heilmann. Leo was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. Platoon 106 out of Parris Island, SC. He sailed on the U.S.S. Toledo CA-133 out of...
Joel Kupferberg
Jul 31, 2017
MADISON - Joel S. Kupferberg passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Agrace Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Joel was born on May 16, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ruth (Weinberg) and Manny Kupferberg. He graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1958 and attended the University of Illinois. Joel married Merilyn Breslow on...
Mark Adler
Jul 30, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Mark Albert Adler, 51, of Waunakee, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30. He was born on December 6, 1965, at just 2 pounds, 14 ounces, Mark's very survival defied the odds. From an early age, he was a voracious reader and excellent student, winning many academic awards over the years. He graduated from Middleton HS in 1983 as...
Karen Landerud
Jul 29, 2017
McFarland/Stoughton- Karen Landerud, 95, passed away in the early morning hours of July 29th 2017 at Skaalen Nursing Home, Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was born on June 14, 1922 in Stoughton, the daughter of Joseph and Adelia Hansen. Karen was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940, continuing her...
Mildred Ingebrigtson
Jul 29, 2017
Madison/Waunakee- Mildred R. Ingebrigtson, age 94, died Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was born July 16, 1923 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; the daughter of George and Ida Kreger (Blatterman). On April 10, 1948, Mildred and Edwin A. Ingebrigtson were united in marriage in Sun Prairie --- a marriage that lasted 59 years up until Edwin's death in 2007....
John Norton
Jul 29, 2017
McFarland- John C. Norton II, age 70, lifetime Madison area resident, decorated Army veteran, loving husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born on August 4, 1946, the son of John and Rita Norton. John graduated from East High School in 1965. He proudly served his country in the US Army,...
Carroll Chilton
Jul 28, 2017
MADISON Carroll L. Chilton, age 86, of Madison went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017 after an extended illness. He was born on September 19, 1930 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Joseph E. Chilton, Sr. and Pauline (Sensentaffer) Chilton. An accomplished pianist who performed both in the United States and Europe, Carroll...
Ruth Duffy
Jul 28, 2017
Ruth Girman Duffy 1959 - 2017 Ruth Girman Duffy, 58, went peacefully to her forever home on July 28, 2017, in Fitchburg, Wis., surrounded by family and pets. Ruth was born to Mark and Earlene (Jornt) Girman on Jan. 20, 1959, with a special zest for life . Educated in Kenosha schools, Ruth was a graduate of Bradford High...
Ony Hanewall
Jul 27, 2017
Janesville / Madison - Ony Hanewall, age 91, a woman of quiet faith, great strength and integrity, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1925 to George and Olga (Hanson) Hanewall in Beloit. Ony graduated from Janesville High School in 1942, and went on to earn her Nursing Degree from...
David Halverson
Jul 26, 2017
Stoughton- David W. Halverson, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Karmenta Nursing and Rehab. He was born on October 2, 1953, the son of William and Elaine Halverson. David is survived by his father, William "Bud"; sister, Cindy (Phillip) Grunewald; nephew, Bill Elsing; and longtime friend, Dennis. He was preceded in death by his...
Jane Deyo
Jul 26, 2017
Jane Morse Cushman Deyo, 95, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Jane was born July 8, 1922, in Newton, MA daughter of Rufus Packard Cushman II and Clara Morse Cushman. She married Henry Alden Deyo, September 8, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT. Jane Deyo was a confirmed, native New Englander. Married life took her and her...
Janice Pasteris
Jul 26, 2017
Janice Pasteris, age 37, of Madison, died peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 2017. She was born on February 27, 1980, the daughter of David Pasteris and Gail Sterkel. Janice's younger brother is William "Will" Pasteris. Janice attended Lake Mills public schools until high school and then transferred to Malcolm Shabaaz High School in Madison, where she...
Euna Staniforth
Jul 26, 2017
Madison- Euna Staniforth passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at home. Euna was born on: April 16, 1927 in Cote, Saskatchewan. She was the daughter of Eunice and Earl MacDonald. Euna graduated high school in Lashburn, Saskatchewan. Sydney Staniforth won her heart and they married on May 1, 1946. Euna first worked as a secretary and in retail,...
Steven Means
Jul 25, 2017
Steven P. Means, age 56, of Madison, began his new life with Christ on July 25, 2017, following a battle with melanoma which began in March 2015. He was born in Charles City, Iowa on April 4, 1961, to Richard and Linda (Hill) Means. Following his 1979 graduation from Newton (Iowa) High School, Steve earned his B.A. at...
Cathy Szudy
Jul 25, 2017
Madison/West Allis- Cathy Ann (Schimmel) Szudy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by family, following a six-month battle with brain cancer. She was born on October 24, 1949, the daughter of Wilmer and Dolores Schimmel. Cathy took pride in both motherhood and her career. In addition to raising six children, she returned to school as...
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