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.
Nerma Gollin
Jun 16, 2014
Middleton: Nerma Gollin passed away on June 16, 2014 at Attic Angel Place. She had been a resident since March 25, 2005. She was born June 10, 1915 in La Farge, WI to Garfield and Cora (Meyers) Nelson. She graduated from La Farge High School in 1932. She attended Vernon County Normal School and La Crosse Teachers College....
Robert Sorenson
Jun 15, 2014
Stoughton, Wisconsin--Robert Sorenson "Bobby, Bob, Dad, Grandpa" ended his struggle with cancer at home in the care of his wife and daughters, with Agrace HospiceCare, on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was 85 years old. Born at home in Elroy, Wisconsin on June 26, 1928 to Mary Jane, "Jenny" and James Sorenson, Bob was number 11 of 13...
Georgia Sperry
Jun 15, 2014
Georgia Sperry passed away peacefully on June 15th. She was born September 19th, 1921 to Nicholas and Frances (Stassi) Cuccia. Georgia grew up in Madison's "Greenbush" neighborhood, and was very passionate about her italian heritage. She married Harvey Sperry on October 5th, 1940.They enjoyed 56 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1997. Georgia was employed for...
Virgil Theis
Jun 15, 2014
Marxville/ Cross Plains- Virgil Theis, 84, died on Sunday "Fathers Day" June 15, 2014. He was born on Dec 22, 1929 in Marxsville, WI to Leonard and Rose (Stuckmayer) Theis. He married Gladys Mack on Nov. 27, 1952 in Roxbury. Virgil worked for the Mid-Plains Telephone Co in Middleton. He enjoyed a number of pastimes including fishing, rug...
Kenneth Hall
Jun 15, 2014
In Loving Memory Kenneth Melvin Hall, age 80, died on June 15, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare after courageously surviving through COPD and reoccurring Pneumonia and hindered by heart disease. He was born on May 6, 1934 in Brainerd, MN to Melvin Hall and Bernice (Gray) Roehl, and later on, his step-father, Vern Roehl. Kenneth served in the Navy...
Sven Swartling
Jun 14, 2014
Sven Olof Swartling (Olle) Olle was born February 4, 1932 in Link�ping, Sweden. After completing his mandatory year in the Swedish army he signed up for an additional year of service. With his second year bonus he and a few friends traveled to Winnipeg, Canada in 1954. In March 1955 he moved to Chicago, Illinois at the invitation...
Judy Allison
Jun 13, 2014
Madison - Judy (Richardson) Allison, age 72, passed away on June 13, 2014 from Alzheimer's related complications. Judy was born on June 17th, 1941 in Oconto, WI, to Harlow and Marge Richardson and grew up in both Gotham and Mountain, Wisconsin. After high school, Judy attended Milton College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her bachelor's...
Leslie Mabie
Jun 13, 2014
Stoughton- Leslie R. Mabie, age 92, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation. He was born in Brodhead on December 17, 1921, the son of Frank and Florence Mabie. Les graduated from Edgerton High School, where he was active in Boxing, Football and Track. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served...
Barbara Lasek
Jun 12, 2014
Barbara Lasek, age 62 of McFarland passed away on June 12, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care. Barb was a free spirit. After graduating from Plymouth High School in 1970 she became a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at MATC. She worked in the field for awhile before branching out to other jobs sufficient to allow her to take long...
Donna Fisker
Jun 12, 2014
Madison - Donna Lappley Fisker, age 86, passed away June 12, 2014, as a result of complications of recurring cancer. She was born on May 8, 1928 to Paul and Evarose Reis Lappley. She attended Randall Elementary, West Junior and Senior High School and completed degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On June 13, 1953 she married Harry...
Lourdes Anderson
Jun 12, 2014
Lourdes A. Anderson, age 79, of Madison, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg from pancreatic cancer. She handled her health challenges with grace and courage over the past seventeen months. She was born on October 12, 1934 to Robert and Adeline Meinholz of Cross Plains WI and was united in marriage to...
Delyla Smith
Jun 11, 2014
McFarland - Delyla J. (Rice) Smith, age 89, died June 11, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on January 24, 1925, at Sioux Falls, SD to Herman Jay and Lela Rogge Rice. The family moved to the Beloit/South Beloit area in 1926. She graduated from South Beloit High School in 1942. She was married...
Barbara Viken
Jun 11, 2014
In Loving Memory Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Viken, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on June 11, 2014. Barbara was born September 24, 1938 at Madison General Hospital to William and Leora (Hughes) Karow. Bobbie graduated from Madison East High School in 1956. She attended cosmetology school, and worked, until her marriage, as a cosmetologist. On...
Ethel Wallestad
Jun 11, 2014
MADISON - Ethel Meyer Wallestad passed away on June 11, 2014. She was 106 years old. Ethel was born to Nels and Bertha (Mikkelson) Holm on March 23, 1908 in Arkdale. She was the youngest of ten children and acquired the nick name Babe as the baby of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Kenneth Brost
Jun 10, 2014
Madison - Kenneth E. Brost, age 96�, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center. Ken was born December 9, 1917, to Edward and Mayme (Brovald) Brost in Grand Rapids, WI. Ken is survived by his sister, Betty Wanek, and brother, Ed (Jan), six children, Ken (Eileen) Brost Jr., Barbara (Bill)...
Priscilla White
Jun 8, 2014
MADISON-Priscilla Westcott White, age 95, peacefully passed away on June 8, 2014 in her room at Oakwood Village. Priscilla was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 1, 1919. After growing up in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois, she attended Monticello College and graduated from Denison University in 1940. After graduation, Priscilla attended Moser Business College in Chicago...
Margaret Crittenden
Jun 8, 2014
Margaret Hillhouse Crittenden, 80, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2014. She was born on June 25,1933 in Minneapolis, MN to James Theodore and Mildred Lambert Hillhouse. She was married June 13, 1959, in Washington, DC to Lyman Butler Crittenden. Lyman and Margaret met while they were both working at the National Institutes of Health. Margaret and Lyman...
Irma Mcfee
Jun 7, 2014
Madison- Only one week shy of her 99th birthday Irma McFee died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Born Irma Frank, daughter of Roy and Belle Frank, in Blanchardville, Irma was one of the three "Frank Girls": Irma, Lu and Gladys. They lived on a farm, worked hard and played hard--Oh, those dances in Monroe!...
Carolyn Ciszewski
Jun 7, 2014
Stoughton- Carolyn M. Ciszewski, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Harmony House. She was born on March 8, 1922 in Chicago, the daughter of Roy and Elsie Gray. Carolyn spent the majority of her life in the Chicago area. In 1942 Carolyn married Herman Henning in Chicago. Together they raised three children. Carolyn enjoyed...
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