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.
Al Rubin
Sep 14, 2014
Al Rubin, at 93, passed away on Sunday September 14, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday September 17, 2014 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison.
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David Strand
Sep 13, 2014
Fitchburg - David L. Strand, age 87, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. Dave was born on October 1, 1926 in the Village of Iola, the son of Roy and Eva (Thoe) Strand. He grew up in Iola, and attended Iola public schools, graduating from high school with the Class of 1944. He served...
Charles Basford
Sep 13, 2014
McFarland- Charles "Chuck/Chick" Henry Basford, age 68, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2014. He was born on November 28, 1945 in Portland, Maine. Chuck graduated from South Portland High School and attended Ottawa University in Kansas and the University of Maine in Portland. He served in the Naval Reserves during the sixties and was stationed at Great...
Mary Conlin
Sep 13, 2014
MADISON- Mary Jane Conlin (Lavin), age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was born on August 5, 1922 in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Maidens) Lavin. She graduated from East High School in 1940 and attended Edgewood College. Mary Jane was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and the Queens...
Elizabeth Baehr
Sep 13, 2014
MADISON - Elizabeth O'Hara Baehr passed away on September 12, 2014. She was born December 5, 1915 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Patrick J. O'Hara and Mary Ann Regan O'Hara. Elizabeth graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital in Janesville. She served as a 1st Lieutenant in the European Theater during World War II with the 59th Field...
Ruby Jackson
Sep 12, 2014
BELOIT - Ruby West Jackson, 85, of Beloit passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Jackson was born on February 5, 1929 in Milledgeville, Georgia, the daughter of Alonzo West and Camilla Sanford West. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school, attend college and receive a Masters degree. She...
Norman Salt
Sep 12, 2014
Madison: Norman James Salt passed away on September 12, 2014. Norm was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England on January 19, 1923. His parents, James and Thirza (Hancock) Salt, settled in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1926 and Norm was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Because of World War II, Norm joined the U.S. Navy where he met his...
Jean Zeigle
Sep 11, 2014
In Loving Memory Jean Marie Zeigle (Zimmerman), "Jeannie", age 60, passed away on Thursday Sept. 11, 2014 after a short and difficult battle with cancer. As was Jean's character, during her last few weeks her concerns were not with herself, but with her family and their welfare. Jean was born on Nov. 14 1953 in Monroe WI daughter...
Edward Steichen
Sep 11, 2014
Ed Steichen, loving husband to Agnes and father to Jennifer (Greg) Spahn, Matthew and Jon, and loving grandfather to Jacob and Rachel Spahn, passed from this life on September 11, 2014, and continues his journey into Sacred Mystery. Ed was born to Dr. Edward Steichen and Gertrude (Govreau) Steichen on Sept. 24, 1931, in Wichita, Kansas. He grew...
Rachel Samuelsen
Sep 10, 2014
Waunakee- Rachel Myra Samuelsen, age 50, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Cancer on September 10th, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family in the comfort of her home in Waunakee. Rachel was born in Manila, Philippines in 1963 as the last of twelve children born to Victor and Dionisia Rodriguez. Rachel emigrated to...
Carol Roberts
Sep 10, 2014
Waunakee- Carol J. (Matlack) Roberts, age 78, died on September 10, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 13, 1936 in Landusky, Montana to Marian (Doney) and Wilbur Matlack. She graduated from Chinook High School in Chinook, Montana in 1953 and joined the US Navy WAVES. She served until 1955. It was in the...
Jennifer Schroeder
Sep 9, 2014
Fall River - Jennifer S. Schroeder, age 31, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She was born on November 30, 1982 in Madison, the daughter of Timothy and Brenda (Berlin) Ryan. Jennifer was married to Bryant Schroeder on October 20, 2007 in Madison. Her pride and joy was taking care of her family, especially staying home to...
Edward Hauser
Sep 8, 2014
Madison - Edward R Hauser, age 98 of Madison passed away on Monday September 8, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on Aug 29, 1916 in LaCrosse, Wis. He was the son of Emil and Hattie Hauser. Ed left his father's dairy farm after high school to attend UW-Madison in 1934. As an undergraduate, he...
Robert Bergman
Sep 7, 2014
Madison- Bergman, Robert "Bob" L. passed away on September 7, 2014, with his loving daughter at his side. Robert was born March 10, 1925, to Ernest and Luella (Thorhaug) Bergman and was a lifelong resident of Madison where he attended and graduated from East High School. After high school, he served in the US Army Air Corps for...
Eldora Gangstad
Sep 7, 2014
Deerfield- Eldora Lorraine Gangstad, 94, died September 7, 2014, at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison. She was born on January 27, 1920, in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Sophie (Rindahl) Evenson. She was baptized and confirmed at West Koshkonong Church in rural Stoughton. She graduated from Stoughton High School and attended Madison Business College. She married...
Robert Halverson
Sep 7, 2014
Stoughton- Bob "Beaner" Halverson, age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born in the Township of Dunn on May 27, 1922, the son of LeRoy and Lucretia (Atkinson) Halverson. Bob graduated from Stoughton High School. Soon after, he enlisted in the Army, Co. I, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division, serving in the...
Christine Nesvig
Sep 6, 2014
Christine E. Nesvig February 27, 1931 - September 4, 2014 Christine E. Nesvig, age 83, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 4 at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, Wisconsin. Chris was born February 27, 1931, in Venice, Illinois. Chris was a beautiful and strong woman who was intelligent, full of life, and liked to have fun. She enjoyed cooking,...
Patsy Haen
Sep 6, 2014
Patsy Ann Haen, age 67, of Lodi, joined her beloved Angels on Saturday Sept. 6, 2014, at Good Samaritan Center in Lodi after a very long battle with lung disease. Pat was born in Madison on March 26, 1947, to Robert and Bertha (Ripp) Scheuerell. Pat and Bill were married on July 11, 1970, and they recently celebrated...
Donald Visaas
Sep 6, 2014
Stoughton- Donald A. Visaas, age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare Inpatient Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Stoughton on May 19, 1922, the son of Adolph and Margaret (Arneson) Visaas. Don graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served stateside as an airplane mechanic....
Joseph Redd
Sep 6, 2014
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