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.
Lyness Anderson
Oct 20, 2015
Sun Prairie - Lyness Clark Anderson, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 following a 10 month battle with brain cancer. He was born on September 2, 1951 the son of Clark and Maryellen (Faber) Anderson. Lyness was married to Judith "Judy" Anderson for 43 years. He was a UW-Madison graduate. Lyness worked in agricultural financing...
Barbara Hofer
Oct 20, 2015
Sun Prairie - Barbara J. Hofer, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie. She was born on April 4, 1939 in Ellendale, North Dakota the daughter of Theodore and Vivian (Gehring) Brandenburger. On December 8, 1957, Barbara was united in marriage with Edward Hofer. Barb always had her door open...
Lynn Zielke
Oct 19, 2015
Sun Prairie - Lynn R. Zielke, age 88, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Willowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lake Mills. He was born on April 28, 1927 in Granton, Wisconsin the son of Otto and Ella (Lueder) Zielke. Lynn served in the Air Force as aircraft mechanic retiring after 20 years in 1969. During his...
Charlotte Dunigan
Oct 19, 2015
Madison: Charlotte C. Dunigan, age 97, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at University Woods Oakwood West. She was born February 21, 1918 the daughter of Hugh and Sarah (Masten) Dunigan in Superior, worked in Milwaukee, and lived in Spring Green before moving to Madison. Charlotte proudly served in the US Army during WWII, and later was employed...
Jeff Goldstein
Oct 19, 2015
Madison - Rev. Jeff W. Goldstein, age 80, son of Nathan and Florence (Suskin) Goldstein passed away peacefully on 10/19/15. Jeff attended New York City public schools, and graduated from the University Wisconsin-Madison. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jeff was a postal worker for 14 years, much of that as a mail carrier....
Alta Baldwin
Oct 18, 2015
In Loving Memory Alta Mae "Amy" Baldwin, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born in Viola on June 22, 1929 to Lorenzo Dow and Zella (Ogden) Pellett. She married Frank Baldwin on March 3, 1951 in Viola. Amy graduated as valedictorian from Viola High School in 1946, followed by a B.A. with...
Dr. Fortney
Oct 18, 2015
Madison - Dr. Roger David Fortney, age 85, passed away on October 18, 2015 in Madison WI. Roger, known as "Bud, was born September 15, 1930, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Harry and Ella Fortney. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1948 after which he entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1951 he enlisted in the...
Shirley Dirienzo
Oct 18, 2015
Shirley Ann (Engelhart) DiRienzo Shirley DiRienzo, age 79, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2015, surrounded by her family, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. She was born on March 25, 1936, to Herbert and Lorena Engelhart and was one of ten children. She was united in marriage to her high school...
Donald Kind
Oct 18, 2015
Madison - Donald C. Kind, age 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 18, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 6, 1941, in Red Wing, Minnesota, son of Albert and Louise Kind. On Dec. 28 1968 he married Maureen Harrington in Milwaukee, WI. Don grew up on a dairy farm...
Richard Zillman
Oct 17, 2015
Zillman, Richard A. Madison: Richard Alan Zillman passed away on Saturday, October 17th. He was dearly loved and admired by his family and friends for his "love, guidance, creativity and generosity." He is survived by his wife Mary, their children and spouses: Chandler Zillman and Susie; Hallie Zillman and Tim Bouche: his brother Donald Zillman and wife Linda;...
Margaret Woods
Oct 17, 2015
Madison - Margaret Anne Woods, 92, died of Alzheimer's-related illness on October 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She came to Madison in 2011 so her son John and his wife Nancy could care for her. Anne was born March 12, 1923 in Long Beach, California to Margaret (Peggy) and Henry Martin McAnally. She grew...
Floyd Jones
Oct 16, 2015
Madison - Floyd I. Jones passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday October 16, 2015. He was born November 6, 1926 to John and Gertrude Jones in Lebo, Kansas. Floyd served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. Floyd married...
Leslie Vernig
Oct 15, 2015
In Loving Memory Leslie "Les" J Vernig, age 84, of Sun Prairie entered into eternal peace on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at his home. He was born March 19, 1931, the son of Carl and Mabel (Hoepker) Vernig. Les served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa. He was employed with Oscar...
John Trinkle
Oct 14, 2015
In Loving Memory John Thurman Trinkle Sr., 75, returned to his heavenly home on October 14, 2015 after a valiant battle with a long illness. He was baptized at the Methodist Church in Appalachia, VA. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Johnny was...
A.D. Anderson
Oct 13, 2015
MADISON - Dr. A.D. Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2015. He was born Oct. 11, 1918 in Gilmington, WI. the son of the late Andrew and Christine (Grass) Anderson. A.D. grew up on a farm and put himself through River Falls State University before attending the University Of Wisconsin Medical School...
Susan Houdek
Oct 12, 2015
Susan Ann Clark Houdek joined the Lord October 12, 2015, due to a heart attack. Susan was a loving caring person. She is survived by her husband, Cletus Houdek; her mother, Philys Clark; her daughter, Michelle (Kevin) Corrigan and their daughter, MacKenzie; her son, Tom (Mary) McLaughlin and their two sons, Dalton and Wyatt; son, Eric (Heather) McLaughlin,...
Nicholas Szabo
Oct 11, 2015
Technology executive and former Cupertino mayor Nick Szabo was a Silicon Valley engineer and local politician who in many ways embodied the American Dream. A refugee from the Communist takeover in his native Hungary, he entered the USA in 1949 without a valid passport. He was accepted to attend the California Institute of Technology, where he received a...
Jim Drengson
Oct 10, 2015
MADISON - James C. Drengson, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his home in Madison. He was born on November 23, 1952 in Madison, the son of Thomas and Elaine (Beaugez) Drengson. Jim was united in marriage to Terri Killerlain on September 1, 1979 in Madison. He worked at Madison Metro for 40 years...
John Anderson
Oct 9, 2015
Stoughton- John W. Anderson, age 48, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Edgerton on November 23, 1966, the son of Raymond and Norma Anderson. John enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1985 and served his country honorably while stationed in Germany. John enjoyed spending time on his Harley...
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