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.
Lloyd O'Connor
Sep 27, 2015
O'Connor, Lloyd Beaver Dam: Lloyd O'Connor, age 83 � formerly of Sun Prairie and Madison, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife Rosanna O'Connor, and children; Roxane Swanson, Michael (Kitty Dunn) O'Connor, Thomas O'Connor, Jana O'Connor, Molly (Nick) Finkler. He is also survived by his grandchildren who brought joy into his life, Jeremy...
Violet Barry
Sep 26, 2015
Stoughton- Violet Hoff Anderson Barry, age 86, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, September 26, 2015. She was born in Thayer, Missouri, on March 12, 1929, the daughter of Luther and Violet Campbell. In 1947 Violet married Robert C. Hoff. They resided in Stoughton where they had two daughters, Sheila and Vicki. Violet had a...
Ida Norton
Sep 26, 2015
Stoughton - Aida (Ida) Mietz Norton peacefully entered eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday September 26th 2015. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 12, 1917 to immigrant parents from Lithuania Zigmund and Amelia Mileko. Aida and her sister Virginia grew up above their parent's small grocery store a block...
Geraldine Day
Sep 25, 2015
MADISON- Geraldine Mary Day, age 97, of Madison, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Ellen and Peter Johnson HospiceCare Residence. She was born on June 21, 1918, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Marion and Samuel Desposito. Growing up, she was such a gifted acrobatic dancer that the local paper referred to her as "Geraldine...
Barbara Prue
Sep 25, 2015
Madison - Barbara "Barb" Jo Prue, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1930 to Grant and Beatrice "Bee" Britton in Pontiac, Michigan. Barb was united in marriage to Marvin Prue in 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan. They have been residents of Madison for...
Jerry Govern
Sep 24, 2015
For more than 60 years McGovern's Club patrons were welcomed by a Jerry McGovern Smile, handshake, "Thank you", and "Welcome to McGoos" by the Sun Prairie icon. Gerald "Jerry" Allen McGovern was born to Allen and Lucilla McGovern April 21, 1923 in Portland, Wi. He attended grammar school in Hubbleton and high school in Waterloo where he was...
John Schnell
Sep 24, 2015
Stoughton-John Arthur Schnell, Jr. passed away surrounded by family on Thursday September 24, 2015. He was born on May 28, 1956 in Waukesha, WI. as a very special child of John and Phyllis (Johnson) Schnell. John grew up in Pewaukee, WI. where he lived until mother's death in 1991. John then moved to McFarland and later on to...
John Jones
Sep 24, 2015
Jones, John Howard Dane: John Howard Jones passed away September 24, 2015 at the age of 84. John was born August 28, 1931 to Ivan and Josephine (Kastonic) Jones in Minnesota. John will be greatly loved and missed by his wife, Lynette (Wagner) Jones, whom he married July 6, 1963 and his children, daughters Michelle, Annette, Susan (husband...
Christian Christensen
Sep 24, 2015
MADISON- Christian James (Jim) Christensen, age 93, of Madison, died on Thursday September 24, 2015 at his home. He was born on February 16, 1922 in Dodge Co., MN, the son of Christian and Dorothea (Jensen) Christensen. He married Marion Thornton on April 19, 1944 in Chetek, WI. The family left MN when Jim was 5, first settling...
Hiram Wurf
Sep 23, 2015
Madison - Hiram Wurf, age 45, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. He was born on January 30, 1970 to Helen and Harold Wurf (both deceased) in New York. Hiram was nurtured and raised by Robert and Jeannine DuBois. He graduated from Rutgers University in New Jersey, and went on to attend graduate school at Northern Illinois University...
Kristin Christenson
Sep 23, 2015
Stoughton- Kristin Mary "Kris" Christenson, 71, of Stoughton passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 23, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born in Edgerton, to the late Don and Harriet Hillestad. She graduated from Milton High School and Methodist School of Nursing where she received her RN license. In 1965 she married Steve...
Cynthia Wick
Sep 22, 2015
Madison - Cynthia (Cindy) Louise Wick passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. She was born June 9, 1955 the daughter of Leonard and Leona Wick. Including her High School internship, Cindy worked her entire career for the City of Madison/Dane County Equal Opportunities Commission. An avid reader, Cindy also loved needle work, knitting and making jewelry under...
Jeffrey Smith
Sep 22, 2015
Smith, Jeffrey T. Madison: Jeffrey T. Smith passed away after a short battle with cancer on September 22, 2015. He was born on August 2, 1946, in New Jersey. When he was two years old, he went with his family to Aruba, a small island in the West Indies, where he had a happy childhood with many close...
Pamela Smith
Sep 22, 2015
Stoughton- Pamela "Pam" Klaas Smith, age 52 of Stoughton, was called to Heaven on September 22, 2015. She was born August 8, 1963 to Edwin and Patricia Klaas. She leaves behind her husband Randy, daughter Savanna and son Sawyer, along with a loving extended family and many wonderful friends. As an RN, Pam devoted her work-life to the...
John Arnost
Sep 22, 2015
MADISON- John Arnost passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 after a long battle with ALS. Prior to being diagnosed, John was able to enjoy nearly 82 years of good health. John was born on September 23, 1932, in Menominee, MI to John and Eleanor (Hesyck) Arnost. In his early years he was the beneficiary of extraordinary efforts...
Patricia Gordhamer
Sep 22, 2015
Madison - Patricia L. Gordhamer (nee Price), 86, of Madison, WI died on September 22, 2015. Born on September 27, 1928 in Milwaukee, she was a wife, mother and homemaker and worked for many years at Attic Angel Place. She is survived by her children, Louise (Steve) Litman, Anne Gordhamer, Marian (Tom) Lamoureux, Elaine Zimmerman, Gary Zimmerman, Carol...
Linda Chesney
Sep 22, 2015
McFarland- Linda Marlene Chesney, 70, after a lengthy illness passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at UW Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Linda was born on August 22, 1945 in San Bernardino, California, daughter of the late Marlin and Eugenia "Jean" Offerdahl. She attended college at Cal Poly Pomona, where she met Michael Steven Chesney,...
Lonnie Hayne
Sep 21, 2015
Stoughton- Lonnie R. Hayne, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born on September 18, 1940 in rural Holt County, Nebraska to the late Ralph and Ethel Herman Hayne. Lonnie attended country school and graduated from Arlington, NE High School as valedictorian. He received his BS degree in Business Administration from Dana College,...
Ronald Sutkay
Sep 21, 2015
In Loving Memory Ronald D. Sutkay, age 78 passed away peacefully from multiple health problems on Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born on December 24, 1936 in Flint, Michigan. He was the son of Joe and Thelma (Krapohl) Sutkay. He was united in marriage to his "doll" Beverly Ball on December 15, 1956 in Flint, Michigan. Ronald...
Jimmy Ryan
Sep 21, 2015
McFarland-James "Jimmy" Ryan, age 73 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born in Richland Center on December 9, 1941, the son of Edward and Irene Ryan. Jimmy graduated from Edgewood high school in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1963 to...
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