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.
Audrey Dean
Jul 6, 2017
Madison-Audrey Dale Dean passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at age 89. She was born in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to Walter and Marion Dale. She graduated from Lake Geneva High School Class of 1946. Audrey graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago (now Rush University) in 1949. She practiced as a Registered Nurse in Illinois until...
Dorothy Weigle
Jul 6, 2017
MADISON Dorothy Jean "Dot" Weigle passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at age 94. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Albert and Margaret (Williams) Uhl. Dorothy graduated from Van Wert High School, Class of '41 and the International Business College in Fort Wayne, IN in 1943. She married Richard N. Weigle in Van Wert...
Caleb Ditsch
Jul 6, 2017
Stoughton- Caleb Damion Ditsch was born prematurely on May 27, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital where he received excellent care by nurse Karen and the entire NICU staff for six weeks before being allowed to go home where he lived for only four days with his loving parents, Samanth and Damion Ditsch, and grandparents, Sara and Henry Harrison....
Charles Enger
Jul 5, 2017
Charles Francis Enger age 73, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017 after a short battle with a rare brain disease. Unfortunately, "Rumors of his death have NOT been greatly exaggerated"! He was the son of Elvin and Anna Mueller Enger. He is survived by two children, Jacob R. Enger and Michelle (Michael) Brinkman. Two grandchildren, Vanessa and...
Noah Horton
Jul 5, 2017
Noah Nathaniel Horton, passed away at Meriter Hospital in Madison on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was the precious son of Richard and Sarah (Bennett) Horton. A funeral service will be held at 10:45 am on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at United in Christ Lutheran Church, 4650 Hwy DM, Morrisonville with Rev. T. Brent Walsworth officiating.
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William Harring
Jul 5, 2017
MADISON- William "Bill" David Harring, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Bill was most recently cared for at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove and was a long-time resident of Madison. Bill was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich. and graduated from Michigan State University. He also lived and worked in Glen Haven, Mich.,...
Sylvester Helt
Jul 5, 2017
MIDDLETON - Sylvester "Syl" Helt, age 88, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born in Ashton on Aug. 29, 1928, to William and Rose (Ripp) Helt. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and recently participated on a Badger Honor Flight. He worked...
Patricia Heins
Jul 4, 2017
Eau Claire, Wisconsin - Patricia Marie Heins, age 82, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on July 4, 2017 at her home after a long and valiant battle against lymphoma. She was born April 23, 1935 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elizabeth Marguretta Spearbecker and Andrew Charles (Andreas Karl) Pscheidt. Patricia married William Arthur Heins on August...
Grant Hoffman
Jul 4, 2017
Grant C. Hoffman, age 67 of Napa, CA passed away on July 4, 2017 in a boating accident in Monument Bay, Ontario, Canada while doing what he loved--fishing with his best friend. Grant was born on March 21, 1950 in Wausau, WI, the son of Carlton and Janet Hoffman. Married to Catherine Budd Hoffman for 30 years, they...
Pauline Helgestad
Jul 3, 2017
Deerfield- Pauline A. Helgestad, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie. She was born on October 27, 1930, the daughter of Palmer and Mildred Paulson. Pauline and her sister Mary were raised by their aunt and uncle, Annie and Julius Paulson. Pauline graduated from Cambridge High School. On January 7,...
Rob Radloff
Jul 3, 2017
LAKE TOMAHAWK/MADISON-Robert A. Radloff, age 46, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family. Rob will be dearly missed and we look forward to being reunited with him again. Rob was born on July 25, 1970, and baptized on January 20, 1971. He was confirmed in his Christian...
George Marx
Jul 3, 2017
Middleton/ Marxville- George W. Marx, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Agrace surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1923, in Marxville, the son of John and Mary (Statz) Marx. George was united in marriage on June 17, 1947, to Elizabeth (Betty) Ripp and she preceded him in death on...
John Tonkinson
Jul 2, 2017
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Philip Lewis, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
MADISON- Philip (Phil) Howard Lewis Jr., age 91, passed away on Sunday night, July 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1925, in Robinson, Illinois (20 miles from his hometown of Lawrenceville, Illinois), and was the son of Philip Howard Lewis Sr. (1890-1971), and Florence Sutfin Lewis (1900-1998). He was united in...
Paul Lindley
Jul 2, 2017
Paul Thomas Lindley, of Pontiac, MI died Friday, June 30, 2107 unexpectedly. He was born October 25, 1961 to Jack and Patricia Lindley of Pontiac, MI. Paul is survived by his mother, Patricia; brother, John; sisters, Mary (Larry), Cathy (Joe), and Joan; and nieces Jessica and Megan. Paul was an accomplished musician and an outstanding software developer. A...
Helen Bewick
Jul 1, 2017
MADISON - Helen J. Bewick, at 95, passed away on Sat. July 1, 2017 in Madison. She was born Feb. 18, 1922 in Madison, to the late T.L. and Paula (Zedler) Bewick. Helen went to Randall School and West High School, and graduated from UW Madison. She worked for many years with the American Red Cross, as a...
Janet Jacobson
Jul 1, 2017
Edgerton / Stoughton - Janet L. Jacobson, age 95, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2017 at Edgerton Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1922 in Sullivan, Wisc., the daughter of Harry and Nora (Larson) Olson. At an early age the family moved to the Stoughton and Edgerton areas. She graduated from the Edgerton High School in...
Juanita Bass
Jul 1, 2017
Madison - Juanita Bass, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1940, the daughter of Cleveland and Dorothy (Record) Glasper in Dallas, Texas. Juanita loved putting puzzels together and collecting African art. She prided herself on keeping her family intact and coming...
Jorge Prieto
Jul 1, 2017
Jorge "Chonty" Prieto passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 1st. Born August 11, 1951 to Jorge Prieto and Phyllis Raby in Santiago, Chile, Jorge was the second oldest of eleven children and the oldest son. Jorge was raised in a house full of love, starting from both of his parents down to his youngest sibling. From...
Kenneth Koch
Jun 30, 2017
Sun Prairie - Kenneth J. Koch, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Waunakee Manor. He was born on May 31, 1943, in Waunakee, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Klein) Koch. Ken served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967. On August 10, 1967, he married Susan Weisensel in Sun Prairie. Ken...
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