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.
Albert Deans
Jun 27, 2014
Albert R Deans, age 80, of Dane died on Friday June 27, 2014 at his home in Dane. He was born to Albert and Regina (Bollig) Deans on Sept. 27, 1933. He married Joan Meffert on February 19, 1955 at St. John's Catholic Church, Waunakee WI. They lived on the family farm for the past 59 years. He...
Jeanette Zimmerman
Jun 26, 2014
In Loving Memory Jeanette Ann (Ratzlow) Zimmerman, age 88, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Agrace in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on March 23, 1926 in the township of Sun Prairie at the Ratzlow Homestead, the daughter of Victor and Lenora (Knapton) Ratzlow. On February 2, 1946, she married Chester Zimmerman at Holy Trinity Lutheran...
James Boyles
Jun 26, 2014
Madison - James R. "Jim" Boyles, age 67 passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Thursday, June 26, 2014 embracing the hand of his wife and soul mate, Sherri. Jim fought three courageous months battling cancer. He was born on June 1, 1947 in Madison, the son of Floyd and Dora Boyles. In 1966, Jim graduated from Madison East...
Keith Krisher
Jun 26, 2014
Keith R. Krisher, age 71 of McFarland passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was born on October 14, 1942 in Pioneer, OH, the son of Clark E and Pauline (Fenicle) Krisher. Keith was a self-employed auto mechanic who had passion for his job which spanned 56 years in McFarland. He...
Marian Peterson
Jun 25, 2014
Stoughton - Marian J. Peterson, age 89, passed away on June 25, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on Feb. 18, 1925 in the Township of Albion, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jacob and Bernice Jenson. Marian was baptized and confirmed at East Koshkonong Lutheran Church. After her marriage to Carroll Peterson in 1945, they...
Linda Hamilton
Jun 25, 2014
Madison - Linda Hamilton, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Agrace HopiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Linda was born June 3, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Survivors include Linda's children: Carmen Waldschmidt (Bill Buchanan) and their children Carlos, Tony, Zoey, Justin and their pets Chazz and Black; Carla Hamilton (Michael...
Karen Stevenson
Jun 25, 2014
Madison - Karen H. Stevenson died on Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 of multiple myeloma. Her death was beautiful--as was her life. She passed away at home surrounded by her husband, Bernie Cesnik; her daughter; her stepchildren; and her grandchildren. Karen was funny, assertive, smart, and active in the world around her. She grew up in Chicago, of proud...
Mary Schiltz
Jun 24, 2014
MADISON - Mary Suzanne Schiltz, age 85, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her family. She was born in LaCrosse on September 20, 1928, affectionately known as "Muddsy", to the late William F. and Christina A. (Jonus) Netzer. She graduated with honors from Aquinas High School and later attended LaCrosse State College. She...
Elinor Pederson
Jun 23, 2014
MADISON - Elinor B. Pederson died on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Attic Angel Place. She was born August 26, 1919 in Marion Twp., Grant County, Wisconsin to the late Leslie and Lillian (Christman) Brechler. Elinor taught in elementary schools in Grant and Washington Counties. She also worked as a caseworker for the Grant County Welfare Department. After...
Robert Degroot
Jun 23, 2014
Stoughton- Robert J. DeGroot, age 80, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Green Bay on November 29, 1933 to Joe and Edna (Burkhardt) DeGroot. Bob married Beverly Picard on May 22, 1954 at St. Peter & Paul's Church in Green Bay. They were blessed with...
Janice Peterson
Jun 23, 2014
Janice " Jan" Peterson, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, June 23, 2014. Jan was born July 5, 1941, daughter to Stanley and Ethel ( Sherrick) Wood. She attended MATC and received her certificate in child development. After she graduated from MATC she became a preschool teacher and taught for 15 years. After...
Virginia Sonn
Jun 22, 2014
McFarland- Virginia Strickland Sonn, age 75, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at St. Mary's Health Care Center after a long battle with Parkinson's. She was born at Stoughton Hospital on February 21, 1939, the daughter of Paul and Serene (Lien) Strickland. Virginia "Ginny" graduated from Madison East High School. She worked as a secretary for Aldo...
Hazel Kingston
Jun 22, 2014
Hazel Virginia Kingston, age 89, of Madison, passed away peacefully, June 22, 2014 at Chamomile Assisted Living. The oldest of 3 children, Hazel was born in California, where she met and married Alan W. Kingston. Early in their marriage Hazel was a high school teacher before becoming a homemaker, raising 5 boys. Together, they enjoyed family outings, as...
Dale M.P.H.
Jun 21, 2014
Dale Hunsaker, age ninety-two, passed away on June 21, 2014. Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon on May 30, 1922 to Ray and Wayve (Lindsey) Hunsaker, he was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother Lee, younger brother Floyd, and dearest friend Anita H. Grand. Dale is survived by his partner Donald L. Crary, of Madison, his...
Charlotte Voll
Jun 21, 2014
Madison-Voll, Charlotte G., passed away peacefully on June 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin A. Voll, and son, Herbert Voll. She is survived by her daughter Margitta Tierman (Rich), two grandsons Mike (Sue) and David (Amber) Tierman; four great-grandsons Hunter, Nic, Brayden, and Ben; and one brother-in-law Fred (Kathe) Voll. A small chapel...
Doris Pierce
Jun 21, 2014
Madison- Doris Mae Pierce age of 79 passed away early Saturday morning June 21, 2014. Doris was born on June 18, 1935 to Frederick & Irene Statz. Preceded in death by her father, Frederick; mother, Irene; her sisters, Laverne & Marie; and her brother, Fritz. Survived by her loving husband, Roy; 3 children, Mike; Kevin; & Kathy; her...
Douglas Ferguson
Jun 19, 2014
MADISON-Douglas Brian Ferguson, age 54, of Concord, CA, passed away on June 14, 2014. Doug graduated from UCLA in 1981 and earned his Juris Doctor from the UW - Madison in 1987. He married Jane Furchtenicht in 1986. Doug was a sweet and gentle soul who was deeply devoted to God. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to...
Ruby Dalsoren
Jun 18, 2014
Stoughton- Ruby L. Dalsoren, age 97 1/2 , passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Azura Memory Care, surrounded by her family. She was born on the family farm in the Town of Albion on December 16, 1916, the daughter of Hans and Petra (Westby) Nelson. Faith and family were the two most important things in Ruby's...
Roger Amundson
Jun 17, 2014
Stoughton- Roger W. Amundson, age 96, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at the Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation of natural causes on Tuesday June 17, 2014. Roger was born on May 21, 1918 in Stoughton, the son of Edwin Amundson and Ada Thorsen. Ada died when Roger was three years old, leaving Roger and his sister Virgene to be...
Esther Maly
Jun 17, 2014
Ashton/ Antigo, WI Esther Maly, age 93 passed away peacefully on June 17, 2014 at the Waunakee Manor Nursing Home. Esther was born in Roxbury, Wisconsin on February 13, 1921 to Peter & Emma (Emmerich) Kruchten. Esther was united in marriage to Roman Maly on May 6, 1941. They lived on a farm in Dane until 1944 and...
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