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.
Shirley Driewer
Jan 17, 2017
McFarland- Shirley Driewer, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Four Winds Lodge in Verona. She was born in Madison on March 27, 1928, the daughter of Charles and Bessie Suetmeier. Shirley was a lifelong resident of McFarland. She graduated from Madison East High School. On April 11, 1948 Shirley married Otto "Bud" Driewer at...
Albert Goldstein
Jan 17, 2017
MIDDLETON - Albert Theodore Goldstein, born in Sioux City Iowa on August 17, 1924, died January 17, 2017, at home surrounded by loved ones. A great businessman, volunteer, family-man, friend and all around great guy, Al never met a stranger, and everyone was better off from knowing him. After graduating from the University of Minnesota and serving in...
Mulya Gezhes
Jan 17, 2017
MADISON Mulya (Blitshtain) Gezhes, age 94, passed away on January 17, 2017 at home. Mulya was born on March 1, 1922 in Belilovka, Ukraine. Her family moved from Ukraine to Moscow in 1931. After World War II, from 1945 to 1949 she worked in Berlin as a translator. There she met the love of her life, Max Gezhes....
Peter Zimmer
Jan 15, 2017
VERONA -Peter Kelley Zimmer, age 35, passed away peacefully at home in Verona on Sunday, Jan 15. Pete was born November 16, 1981 in Madison to John and Melanie (Howe) Zimmer. He grew up in Hometown USA (Verona) and was a graduate of Verona High, class of 2000. Pete was a talented artist and took such joy in...
Sandra Redman
Jan 15, 2017
De Forest - Sandra J. Redman, age 71, passed away on January 15, 2017, at her home in De Forest. She was born on August 11, 1945, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of James and Ruth (Ulbricht) Hamilton. Sandra was united in marriage to Howard Redman on July 17, 1982, in Mitchell, South Dakota. She spent 33...
William Becker
Jan 15, 2017
William "Bill" James Becker passed away January 15, 2017 in Verona, WI. Bill was on born April 28, 1930 in Waukesha County Wisconsin to William P. and Mildred (Shaver) Becker. He graduated from Waukesha High School in 1948 and attended the University of Wisconsin where he received both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Agriculture. He also obtained...
Clarence Anderson
Jan 15, 2017
Stoughton - Clarence W. Anderson, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. He was born on June 28, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Edna Anderson. After graduating from high school, he attended Bethel Baptist College in Minnesota. During college he was drafted into the Army as a...
Donald Isaacson
Jan 15, 2017
MCFARLAND - Donald W. Isaacson passed away at home on Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was 65 years old and had been retired for two years. Don lived with and fought angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer for six years until his death. He was very appreciative of the care he received at UW Carbone Cancer Center and...
Kenneth Miller
Jan 15, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Kenneth P. Miller, age 80, of Waunakee passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at the Waunakee Manor. He was born on Feb. 8, 1936, in Waunakee, the son of Norbert and Regina Miller. He was born and raised in Waunakee and served two years in the Army. He married Rosie Sutter on Oct. 23, 1958. He was...
George Schroeder
Jan 15, 2017
WAUNAKEE-George H. Schroeder, age 87, died on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at his home in Waunakee, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. He was born on April 24, 1929, at the family farm, in the Township of Springfield to Clemens and Gertrude (Helt) Schroeder. He married the love of his life Doris Ley on May...
Sally Hinz
Jan 14, 2017
Stoughton- Sally Ann Wakefield Hinz blessed this earth with her presence on May 24, 1955. She was the fourth child born to Gale and Marilyn (Borre) Wakefield. When Sally was a young girl her dad adoringly called her "dynamite" due to her zest for life and her spunky personality. Sally graduated from Edgerton Senior High School in June...
La Swingen
Jan 14, 2017
Stoughton- La Verne T. Swingen, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Stoughton on September 6, 1930, the son of Gilbert and Sena Swingen. Vern graduated from Stoughton High School. He served his country for two years in the U.S. Army as a Radio Teletype Operator. On...
Robert Johnstone
Jan 14, 2017
Sun Prairie- Robert William Johnstone, 75, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home in Sun Prairie of COPD with his wife at his side. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Judith Miller Johnstone; his daughter, Jennifer Johnstone (spouse Jim Newberry); his son, Thomas Johnstone; and his beloved golden retriever, Annie. A native of Hartford, Connecticut, Robert...
Betty Schneider
Jan 14, 2017
Hartford/Sun Prairie- Betty Jane (Buck) Schneider, age 89, passed away on January 14, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 17, 1927, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Arthur and Molly (Riess) Buck. She was raised by her Uncle Matt and Aunt Alice (Riess) Werner. On October 29, 1960, Betty was united in marriage...
Kerry Steffan
Jan 14, 2017
MADISON Kerry Margaret (Weir) Steffan passed away Saturday morning, January 14, 2017, in Madison, WI, at the age of 42. Born on Feb. 10th, 1974, in Sturgeon Bay, WI, she grew up in Door County before leaving to attend school at UW-Madison. This was one of the highlights of her life, partly for the college experience, but also...
Muriel Thiemann
Jan 13, 2017
MADISON- Muriel Z. Thiemann passed away, Friday, January 13, 2017. She was born in Queens, New York on May 25, 1926 to Joseph and Josephine Zajic. Married David Thiemann on October 5, 1946 and had five children, Lora (Stu) Cameron, JoAnn (Ernie) Weber, Larry (Deb) Thiemann, Dan (Bruce) Thiemann, and Jeff (Nancy) Thiemann. Muriel is survived by her...
Dorothy Olson
Jan 13, 2017
Stoughton- Dorothy M. Olson, age 95, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on the family farm on July 6, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Emma Wright. On June 16, 1938 Dorothy married Richard Olson. Together they owned and operated Birch Hill Resort in Mercer for many years. In...
Myrnell Halverson
Jan 13, 2017
Stoughton- Myrnell J. Halverson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home. She was born in Stoughton on June 1, 1922 the daughter of Alfred and Leah Thompson. Myrnell graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940. On October 5, 1947 she married Halver Halverson. Myrnell worked for K&H and WPS Insurance for many...
John Bierman
Jan 12, 2017
MADISON- John Bierman, age 70, passed away on January 12, 2017. John was united in marriage to Sandra Feit on May 30, 1970 in Madison. John is survived by two sisters-in-law; Gayle Ginsberg and Shelley McNamer, four nephews, and Joel and Jeff who were like the children John and Sandra never had. He was preceded in death by...
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