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.
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...
Charles Cornils
Jun 7, 2014
Sun Prairie - Charles C. "Chuck" Cornils, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Oak Park Place after a brief illness and went to be with his Lord. He was born on April 6, 1926 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Edward and Adelia (Kotchi) Cornils. Charles was married on November 13, 1982, to the...
John Mcnelly
Jun 5, 2014
Madison- John T. McNelly, Evjue-Bascom Professor Emeritus, age 90, died on Thursday, June 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Pamela (nee Thompson); daughter Barbara; and son Duncan (Linda); and granddaughter Laura. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ariana, who died in 1994. Private family services will be held. The family wishes...
Harriett Braith
Jun 5, 2014
Madison - Harriett E. (Buergin) Braith, age 89, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Karmenta Center in Madison, from Lymphoma. She was born in Springfield, IL on January 30, 1925. After graduating from high school in 1942, she held a variety of jobs, from working in a shoe factory, social security office,...
William Brown
Jun 3, 2014
Sun Prairie - William "Billy" K. Brown, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. He was born on February 9, 1951 in Illinois, the son of Margaret and Trevor Brown. Billy spent a lot of his time looking through his pictures, putting together puzzles, bowling, playing the slot machines at Ho Chunk and watching "Bob...
Agnes Mott
Jun 2, 2014
MADISON- Agnes M. Mott, age 101, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare, after a short illness. She was born on July 19, 1912, the youngest of 4 girls, to John and Frances (Pulvermacher) Balk, in Spring Green. She attended school in Spring Green, while living on a small farm just outside of town. She...
Betty Christensen
Jun 2, 2014
Betty Marie Christensen, 89, has joined her husband Gordon in heaven after living a full and beautiful life on this earth. She promised him she would join him soon when he passed away last year. Luckily she wasn't any more specific than that as she enjoyed a full year with her family and friends before keeping her promise....
Albert Snowdon
May 31, 2014
Albert Cowan Snowdon died on May 31, 2014 in Madison. Albert was born December 28, 1926. He was preceded in death by his four siblings, David, Robert, Euphemia (Vellenga) and Arthur Snowdon as well as by his former wife, Carole (Kofoid) Snowdon. Albert and Carole raised Carole's twin step-sisters Louise and Linda from the age of 10. Albert...
Sarah Sergenian
May 30, 2014
Madison - Sarah (Sally) Jean McAuliffe Sergenian, age 80, of Madison passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Center. The youngest of seven siblings, Sally was born March 1st, 1934, the daughter of Stella (Morris) and William McAuliffe. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1952, and pursued an education...
Richard Walker
May 30, 2014
Madison-Richard Gilbert Walker age 73 died on Friday May 30 2014. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carol Louise (Marsh) Walker, and Reggie (Lhasa Apso/terrier ) beloved dog both of Madison. Richard is also survived by his sister Marilyn (Walker) and Lee LaBute of California, PA, and his brother William (Rosemary) Walker of Ashburn, VA....
June Dartt
May 30, 2014
Sun Prairie June J. Dartt, age 89, passed away with her family by her side at Oakwood East on May 30, 2014. She was born on June 1, 1924 in Randolph, Wisconsin, to Chester and Evelyn (Richter) Bowden. June worked in Fort Atkinson during the war years, as a government inspector of airplanes. This was a position that...
Michael Hull
May 30, 2014
In Loving Memory Stoughton Michael Steven Hull, age 62, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born in Madison on November 22, 1951, to Charles and Betty ( King) Hull. He graduated from Stoughton high school in 1970. Michael was a professional truck driver all of his working life, and for the last...
Dale Fose
May 30, 2014
Fose, Dale Clarence SUN PRAIRIE -- Dale Clarence Fose, age 90, died peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital with his wife, Margaret, at his side. Born November 23, 1923 at Madison General Hospital (later became Meriter Hospital) in Madison, Wisconsin to Clarence M. Fose and Dorothy C. Lang Fose. He graduated from St. Bernard's...
Frieda Chose
May 30, 2014
Stoughton - Frieda Clara Chose passed away on May 30, 2014, at Nazareth Health and Rehab. Frieda was born in McHenry, ND, on Sept 10, 1915, the daughter of Nick and Rose (Nonnenmacher) Diedrich. Frieda grew up in Hokah Minn., and graduated from Hokah St. Peters Catholic High School. After school she worked in La Crosse at Montgomery...
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