Caring for your family before, during, and after the loss of a loved one.
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.
Tootsie Alme
Mar 31, 2012
Alme, Florabell "Tootsie" Stoughton- Florabell "Tootsie" Alme, age 84, passed away following a brief illness, surrounded by her family, at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was born in Stoughton on February 2, 1928, a daughter of Emil and Hazel (Long) Erickson. On October 28, 1961, she was united in marriage to Melvin Alme in Galena,...
Elizabeth Burtness
Mar 31, 2012
Burtness, Elizabeth Stoughton- Elizabeth C. Burtness, age 98, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was born in Stoughton on March 16, 1914, a daughter of John and Hannah (Quam) Lund. On February 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Mervin Burtness. Elizabeth was a lifelong Stoughton resident, a member of...
Martin Wesolowski
Mar 31, 2012
MADISON - Martin F. Wesolowski, age 81, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born December 13, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI. On December 27, 1954, he married the love of his life, Gloria Roberta Fisher, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison....
James Hart
Mar 30, 2012
Hart, James E. Stoughton- James E. Hart, age 77, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. He was born in Ontario, WI on November 19, 1934, a son of Louis and Edith (Short) Hart. James served his country in the National Guard. He loved his cars. James is remembered as a very kind...
Gary Lichtenberg
Mar 30, 2012
Gary J. Lichtenberg, age 70, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Friday, March 30, 2012, with his best friend and wife, Rebecca, at his side. He is now happily cutting heavenly trees with his beloved "Uncle Joey." Gary was born April 10, 1941 to Louise Wrabella in Milwaukee. He worked at the Gardner Baking Company while attending...
Philip Otto
Mar 30, 2012
Cross Plains - Philip R. Otto, age 52, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, March 30, 2012. He was born on May 30, 1959 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, a son of Robert and Noreen (Phillips) Otto. Phil graduated from Kaukauna High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from University of...
William Luellen
Mar 29, 2012
Madison - William Robert "Bill" Luellen, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home of 35 years, on Thursday, March 29, 2012, after a courageous three year fight with heart failure, due to Amyloidosis. His father-in law stated that "He could talk intelligently about anything" Bill was born September 13, 1942, in Muscatine Iowa, to John "Jack" Luellen...
Fern Pfitzer
Mar 29, 2012
MADISON - Asleep in Jesus, Fern M. Pfitzer, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2012, at St. Mary's Care Center. Fern was a pioneer in the field of early childhood education and a cherished Christian role model for young children, parents, her family, nieces and nephews, and all who loved her as a teacher and friend....
Deborah Allen
Mar 29, 2012
In loving memory of Deborah Allen , age 47, who passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. Deborah was a wonderful mother and her children were the most important thing to her. She is survived by daughters, Makayla, Karrissa, and Briana; mother Arutha Allen and father Will Allen; sisters Sheila Allen and Tonya Sambou and many nieces, nephews and...
Herman Zeichert
Mar 29, 2012
Zeichert, Herman E. Stoughton- Herman E. Zeichert, age 69, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Thursday, March 29, 2012. He was born in New London, WI on January 27, 1943, a son of William and Louisa (Falk) Zeichert. Herman worked as a Police Officer, Detective and Investigator for the Shorewood Hills, Town of Madison and City...
Kimberly Leroy
Mar 28, 2012
LeRoy, Kimberly K. Deerfield- Kimberly Kae LeRoy, age 56, passed away, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with breast cancer, at her home in Deerfield, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was born in Madison on December 8, 1955, a daughter of Gerry and Nancy (Anderson) Robinson. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1974....
Danny Ransom
Mar 28, 2012
Madison - On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 we unexpectedly lost our beautiful, beloved son, Danny Ransom. Danny was born on July 20, 1993, in Brookfield, to Ginny and Scott Ransom. He was a senior at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison. His creativity was expressed through his artistic endeavors and love of photography. The beauty he was...
Roslyn Kopelberg
Mar 26, 2012
Madison - Roslyn Kopelberg {nee Lassen}, age 85, passed away after a prolonged illness on Monday March 26th at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Roz was born on August 2nd, 1926 in New Orleans, LA. Her father Leon Lassen was a Civil Engineer for the Army Corp. of Engineers which had the family settling in many places throughout the...
Laverne Jenkins
Mar 26, 2012
LaVerne Jessie "Sis" Jenkins passed away Monday March 26, 2012. Only her mother called her LaVerne; everyone else in the family knew her as Sis. Born in Racine, Wisconsin on March 21, 1914, she attended Horlick High School and worked at Twin Disk Clutch as an executive secretary until she retired in 1979. LaVerne moved to Madison in...
William Onsgard
Mar 25, 2012
Onsgard, William T. 'Ozzie' Stoughton- William T. 'Ozzie' Onsgard, age 63, passed on at his home in Stoughton on Sunday March 25, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee on April 15, 1948, a son of Claire L. and Emma C. (Daley) Onsgard. He graduated from UW Whitewater, where he belonged to Sigma Pi Fraternity. Ozzie worked for the...
Dorothy Kittleson
Mar 25, 2012
Dorothy D. Kittleson age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 25, 2012, surrounded by the love of her family at Sebring Assisted Care Residence. Dorothy was born on June 29, 1919 on the family farm in Vermont Township, to Heinrich Johann Friedrich Dauck and Mary Ann (Bordson) Dauck. She attended the one room rural Helland school house...
Kathryn Armstrong
Mar 25, 2012
Madison - Kathryn L. Armstrong, age 53 passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, March 25, 2012. She was born on November 15, 1958, the daughter of Frances and Howard Helgeson. She is survived by her three children; Carl Offerdahl, Ashley Armstrong, and Marcus Offerhahl, her mother; Frances Helgeson, her brothers; Bill (Maria) Helgeson, Bob (Cheryl) Armstrong,...
Richard Thurrell
Mar 24, 2012
Madison - Dr. Richard J. Thurrell, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was born in Wauwatosa, WI on Feb 25, 1929, to teachers Edith Bergstrom and George Thurrell. Through his father, he was brought into the Unitarian Universalist faith, which remained a source of spiritual inspiration and humanist engagement throughout Richard's life. His father's...
Robert Benisch
Mar 24, 2012
Benisch, Robert H. Edgerton / Stoughton- Robert H. Benisch, age 82, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born in Marshall on July 28, 1929, a son of Walter & Florence (Weisensel) Benisch. On May 3, 1952, he was united in marriage to Mae Hermanson. Robert served his country in...
Emery Bainbridge
Mar 24, 2012
Madison - Emery Charles Bainbridge, age 104, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Wynwood in Madison. He was born on November 22, 1907 in Mifflin, Wisconsin, the son of Charles M. and Emma (Miller) Bainbridge, who preceded him in death. He married the former Lenore E. Schultz of Ripon, Wisconsin. Emery graduated from Platteville Normal School...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
Translate This Website: