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.
Phyllis Gessler
Jun 12, 2015
Stoughton- Phyliss P. Gessler, age 89, of Stoughton passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Heritage Center-Skaalen. She was born on January 10, 1926 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Glenn and Geraldine (Higley) Heimstead. She married Bernard Rosenfeldt on September 14, 1947 in Eau Claire and Berton Gessler on July 14, 1962 in Madison and consecrated...
Deborah Blanchar
Jun 10, 2015
McFarland - Deborah Sue Blanchar, age 64, passed away on June 10 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Debbie, the oldest of 6 children, was born in Madison, WI on December 28, 1950. She was the daughter of Robert (Bob) Blanchar and the late Betty (Geishirt) Blanchar. Debbie brought much love and laughter to her home with 5 siblings....
Jeffrey Ellingson
Jun 9, 2015
MIDDLETON-Jeffrey Alan Ellingson, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 9, 2015. Born February 17, 1958, the son of Henry and Erma (Lawrence) Ellingson, Jeff's greatest passions in life included his family, his music and his sense of humor. Jeff's passion for entertaining began at home in the basement with his three older brothers where...
Herbert Kliebard
Jun 8, 2015
Madison / Evanston, IL - Herbert Martin Kliebard, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and ground-breaking scholar in curriculum planning, the history of education, and on the educational reformer John Dewey, died peacefully at his home in Evanston, Illinois on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernice (Bleiweiss) Kliebard,...
Deborah Wagner
Jun 7, 2015
MADISON/POYNETTE Deborah I. "Debbie" Wagner, age 61 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Debbie was born in Madison on April 8, 1954 to Frederick and Lola (Hull) Lang. She was a graduate of Memorial High School, Class of '72. She married John Swadley that same year on September 2nd. She later married Richard Wagner. He preceded...
John Polzin
Jun 7, 2015
DEERFIELD - John Polzin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and teacher, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday night, June 7, 2015. He was 62. Born on Feb. 1, 1953, John Edward Polzin was raised in Oshkosh, where his roots ran deep. The first of Junnie and Elaine (Danback) Polzin's three children, John was baptized at...
Mildred Deneen
Jun 7, 2015
Madison - Mildred P. Deneen, age 93, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center. Mildred was born on March 6, 1922 on the family farm in rural Black Earth to the late Michael and Mary (nee Cronin) Deneen. She attended a 1 room rural school house, where her oldest sister Catherine was her teacher,...
Johanna Johnson
Jun 7, 2015
Madison - Johanna M. Johnson (Callaghan), age 73, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at home from Pancreatic Cancer. Johanna was born to the late Michael and Winifred (Joy) Callaghan on May 20, 1942 in Stratford-upon-Avon and grew up in Coventry, England. After emigrating to the USA in December 1963, Johanna met the late Jim Johnson in...
Helen Richter
Jun 7, 2015
MADISON - Helen Marie (Blazek) Richter, age 98, passed peacefully from the arms of family and friends to her Lord on June 7, 2015, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born September 17, 1916 in McGregor, Iowa to Joe and Bertha (Sawell) Blazek and was soon moved to Madison where she lived her whole life. Helen's youth...
Joseph Courter
Jun 6, 2015
Sun Prairie - Joseph Arthur Courter, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and forever soldier, passed away June 6, 2015 at William Middleton V.A. Hospital. Joe was born on May 1, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Merle and Dollie (Jordan) Courter. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving in Korea, Vietnam, and Europe. He...
Donna Lind
Jun 6, 2015
Madison - Donna Jean Lind, age 74, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on September 21, 1940 in Aurora, Minnesota, the daughter of William Joseph and Molly Ann (Turk) Mitchell. Donna Jean's career included working in retail sales, and for years was the manager of women's clothing...
Marvin Poulik
Jun 5, 2015
MADISON - Marvin R. Poulik, 81 years old, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Madison, WI. Marv was born September 16, 1933 in Waunakee, WI to Frank and Henrietta (nee Stejskal) Poulik. He grew up on the family farm and graduated class of 1952, Waunakee High School. He farmed with his father and was an Omar...
Evonne Thurston
Jun 5, 2015
Sun Prairie - Evonne L. Thurston, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 5, 2015. She was born on October 28, 1944 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Marvin and Marion (Jellings) Starks. Evonne was united in marriage to Ronald ''Fuzzy" Thurston on April 8, 1972 in Madison. She is survived by her...
Lavonne Blakley
Jun 4, 2015
Madison - LaVonne Harriet Blakley, age 70, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was born on September 6, 1943 in Madison the daughter of William and Violet (Wolfe) Butzine. LaVonne was a lifelong Madison area resident. On March 12, 1979, LaVonne was united in marriage to John Blakley in Oklahoma City, OK. In her spare time,...
Marion Galonsky
Jun 3, 2015
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John Ohlson
Jun 2, 2015
Cottage Grove - John W. Ohlson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 22, 1940 the son of Walter and Edith (Matter) Ohlson. John attended Epheta School for the deaf in Chicago and St. Rita's School for the deaf in Cincinnati, Ohio. He...
Judy Nelson
Jun 2, 2015
Sun Prairie - Judy Loretta Nelson, age 71, died peacefully on June 2, 2015 at her home. Judy was a brave cancer survivor. She was born on May 9th, 1944, in Pardeeville, the daughter of Henry and Bernice (Johnson) Beahm. Judy was married to the love of her life, Harold Jens Nelson, they were married on June 24,...
Betty Ryan
Jun 2, 2015
Madison - Betty J. Ryan, age 83, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Belmont Nursing Home. She suffered from Alzheimers and is now at peace. Betty was born on May 25, 1932 in Madison to Elizabeth Rank. On June 23, 1956, she was united in marriage to Phillip Ryan. Betty is survived by her daughter, Lisa and...
Ruth Burull
Jun 1, 2015
Stoughton - Ruth Mary Burull, daughter of the late James and Anna Reppen Burull, and sister to Dorothy, Joan, Helen, and Robert, passed away on June 1, 2015 at the Skaalen Home, Stoughton, Wisconsin Born July 12, 1921, in Stoughton, Ruth lived with her family on Leslie Road, Town of Dunkirk, on the same farm settled by her...
Anita Gruber
Jun 1, 2015
Sun Prairie - Anita Odelia Gruber, age 85 passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Pine View Living. She was born on December 1, 1929 in Bear Valley, the daughter of Anthony and Apollonia (Schmitz) Roessler. Anita was united in marriage to Cletus Gruber on April 14, 1948 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Bear Valley, Wisconsin....
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