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.
Mary Dahl
Jan 15, 2015
Deerfield/Mt. Horeb - Mary Ann (Wang) Dahl, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Agrace Hospice Care after a brief illness. She was born on October 8, 1938, in Madison to Sidney & Lorena (Kiesow) Wang. She graduated from Deerfield High School in 1956 and married the love of her life, Sanford Dahl on November...
Mildred Gehrke
Jan 14, 2015
McFarland- Mildred "Millie" Gehrke, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison on August 17, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Hilda Swanson. Millie graduated from East High School in 1953. On July 11, 1953 she married Raymond Gehrke. Millie worked as a Food Preparer for McFarland Schools...
Donald Ballweg
Jan 14, 2015
MIDDLETON/WAUNAKEE-Donald "Don" Ballweg, age 76, died on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 21, 1938, in the Town of Berry to Joseph and Mary (Bong) Ballweg. He married Helen Eckstein on April 24, 1958. Don was a very hard worker all of his life. He worked at Oscar Mayer and...
Trygve Strand
Jan 14, 2015
Dayton/DeForest - Trygve A. Strand, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at his home in DeForest. He was born on December 10, 1947 in Madison, the son of Trygve and Virginia (Quigley) Strand. Trygve graduated from Madison East High School in 1966. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military...
Diane Leatherberry
Jan 13, 2015
Lodi - Diane M. Leatherberry, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. She was born on March 3, 1950, to Leo and Leona LaMere. She married her soulmate, Gary, on September 12, 1970. More than anything, Diane cherished her time with those she loved. Along with Gary, she is loved by her...
Edith Rosing
Jan 12, 2015
MIDDLETON- Edith Rosing was born August 17th 1927 somewhere in the United States. We know where but we won't tell because Edie would never admit to living there. Her parents were Philip Kolko and Leah Zadikow. She had a little brother, Gabriel Kolko, that preceded her in death. For her first five years she spoke only Yiddish. From...
Mary Smith
Jan 12, 2015
MADISON- Mary Maureen (Callaghan) Smith was a loving wife to her husband of 55 years, a devoted mother to her children, and lovingly doted on her grand and great grandchildren. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 28, 1941. She came to the United States in 1961 and loved America, although her allegiance to Canada was strong...
Rae Ladd
Jan 12, 2015
Stoughton- Rae Skibrek Ladd, age 95, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center. She was born in the parsonage in Stoughton (now the Stoughton Museum), on February 18, 1919, the daughter of Claude and Ada Skibrek. Her parents owned and operated Ski's for 36 years, where Rae worked once she was tall enough...
Margaret James
Jan 12, 2015
MADISON - Margaret Ann James, age 88, of Madison, passed away at Oakwood Village West on Monday, January 12, 2015. Margaret Ann James was born on August 19, 1926 in Iowa City, Iowa, to David Ellis and Hazel Rosine (Geiser) James. She attended preschool and grade school in Iowa City; junior high (grades 7-9) in Columbus, WI; and...
Dean Gotzion
Jan 11, 2015
Deerfield/Sun Prairie- Dean R. Gotzion, 81, passed away on January 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Steven F. and Evelyn Gotzion. Dean grew up on the east side of Madison and attended East High School. Dean began his military service in 1954 in the United States Army. He...
John Chesley
Jan 11, 2015
John G. Chesley, age 65 Passed away peacefully on January 11, 2015 surrounded by family and his best friend and loving wife, Marge. He was born April 27, 1949 in Baraboo to Dale and Leona (Karstetter) Chesley. John was united in marriage to Marge Rockhill on November 12, 1977. He began his career at Motor Equipment, City of...
Ronald Wenzel
Jan 11, 2015
Waunakee - Ronald Wenzel, age 79, died peacefully Sunday, January 11th, 2015. He was born on February 2nd, 1935 in Freeport, IL to the late Edward and Verna Wenzel. Ron graduated from Shannon High School, where he was the Valedictorian of his class. After graduation, he served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. Ron moved to...
Jennifer Pang
Jan 11, 2015
MADISON - Jennifer S. Pang, age 46, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was born July 23, 1968, in Vietnam to Kyong Nam Pang and Kim Lang Tran. She is a graduate of Edgewood College where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She loved to garden, sew, do arts and crafts, and...
George Glynn
Jan 11, 2015
MADISON-George Glynn, age 93, passed away from complications of cancer, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. He was born in Walsall, England on Dec. 9, 1921, to James and Jane Ann (Lester) Glynn. George graduated from Madison East in 1940, and held different jobs until he eventually started at Madison Kipp where he worked until he entered the U.S....
William Graff
Jan 11, 2015
William "Bud" Graff, age 85, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was born on September 17, 1929 in Junction City, son to Jerome and Ruby (Hessing) Graff. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Balczewski on December 1, 1951 in Birchwood, Wisconsin. William graduated from Deforest High School, where he was a "Golden...
David Albedyll
Jan 10, 2015
David "Tuffy" Albedyll, age 69, passed away at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Saturday, January 10, 2015, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 30, 1945, in Watertown, Wisconsin. He lived in Marengo, Wisconsin with his daughter and son in law, formerly of Sun Prairie. Tuffy worked many years in the...
Russell Ferge
Jan 10, 2015
Russell Dean Ferge, age 32, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born in Baraboo, WI on September 5, 1982 to David and Linda Ferge. Russell graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and was currently working as a welder. He was a proud father of two, Christian and Kasondra. He was also a proud...
Duaine Smithback
Jan 10, 2015
Duaine C. Smithback, age 60, passed away on January 10, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Claire and Hazel (Nelson) Smithback. Duaine graduated from Marshall High School in 1973. He was a member of the Deerfield Rod and Gun Club for many years. He enjoyed shooting trap at...
Joyce Nolte
Jan 10, 2015
Madison - Joyce E. Nolte, a long-time resident of Madison, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home in the Jefferson Retirement Community of Middleton. Born May 8, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN, Joyce was actively involved in The Volunteers of America in Minneapolis and Madison for many years. It was through her work with The Volunteers that she...
Brian House
Jan 10, 2015
Madison: Brian D. House, age 55, left to be with his heavenly father on Jan. 10, 2015. He graduated from Ukiah High School in 1977. Brian served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and Vietnam History. He had a special passion for disabled veterans, and animals. Brian attended several AA groups, and received...
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