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.
Caryl Johnson-Karls
Apr 21, 2014
Stoughton- Caryl J. Johnson-Karls, age 56, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, following a brief illness. She was born in Stoughton on February 23, 1958, the daughter of Chester and Helen Johnson. Caryl graduated from Stoughton High School. She worked many years in the health care industry. Caryl enjoyed camping, softball, the Green Bay...
Ellouise Beatty
Apr 20, 2014
MADISON - Ellouise Wadsworth (Skinner) Beatty died on April 20, 2014. She was born March 26, 1928 in Yakima, Washington, to Henry H. and Dora Davis Skinner. While in high school, Ellouise worked in the local orchards and canneries during the summers, and used her earnings for flying lessons, obtaining her private pilot's license at age 16. Ellouise...
W. Cress
Apr 19, 2014
Madison-W. Robert Cress, 89, died Saturday April 19, 2014 at Rest Haven Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1924 in Boyd, MN, the only son of Dr. Earl Elliott & Ola Mae (Derickson) Cress. When Bob was 14, his father passed away and the family moved to Eau Claire, where Bob...
Joyce Endres
Apr 19, 2014
In Loving Memory Joyce Ione Endres, age 83, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 14, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa, daughter of Delmar and Velma (Clark) Ireland. Joyce married William Wills after graduating from high school. They raised their seven children in Madison. After she graduated...
Lorraine Christopher
Apr 19, 2014
Lorraine M. Christopher, age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare Fitchburg. She was born on Nov. 11, 1921 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the daughter of Frank and Rose Ganzow. She married Edison Christopher of Stoughton, WI. Lorraine worked for many years at Fauerbach Fine Foods on Monroe St. in Madison and later at...
Jay Bucher
Apr 18, 2014
DeForest - Jay Louis Bucher, 64, passed away on April 18, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison from complications of multiple brain tumors. He was born on July 10, 1949 to Lyle & Marda Bucher in Pipestone, MN. After his graduation from Pipestone High School in 1967, he attended Minnesota State College followed by Marshal and Pipestone Vocational...
Margaret Merry
Apr 18, 2014
In Loving Memory Margaret Merry, age 83, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 of a chronic illness. Margaret was born March 17, 1931 to Martin J. and Helen(Gulbransen) Glasby in Rochester, Minnesota. She grew up and was educated in Rochester. Following high school she worked for one year at the Mayo clinic as a medical records courier followed...
Jane Rodenfels
Apr 17, 2014
Madison, Jane E. Rodenfels, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was a devoted secretary working at Northside Elementary and Sun Prairie High School. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Sadie Rodenfels, and her brother Bob Rodenfels. Jane is survived by her 3 children; Mike & Danette Feuling,...
Klareen Nottestad
Apr 17, 2014
Madison - Klareen M. Nottestad, age 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Middleton Village. She was born on January 27, 1934 to the late Orville and Alice (Dahlen) Nottestad. She was baptized and confirmed at North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Westby, WI and graduated from high school in Westby in 1952. She attended Luther...
Joan Statz
Apr 17, 2014
Joan M. (Wipperfurth) Statz age 76 of Waunakee/Westport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at UW Hospital on April 17, 2014. She was born on November 3, 1937 in Waunakee to Anthony & Christine Wipperfurth. She married Harold Statz on February 11, 1958. Joan cleaned houses for many years and also helped her daughter in a furniture...
George Vanderbloemen
Apr 16, 2014
Sun Prairie - George I. Vanderbloemen, age 90 passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Town of Dunkirk, Wisconsin, the son of Anton and Serina (Hillestad) Vanderbloemen. George proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. On November 22, 1971, George was united in...
Robert Valentine
Apr 15, 2014
Robert B. Valentine, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born September 9, 1925 in Sycamore Illinois, the son of Richard and Ruth (Bryan) Valentine. On September 21, 1951 he married Marjorie Buzzell at the Sycamore Methodist Church. Marjorie preceded Robert in death in August of 1996. Robert...
Anastasia Christ
Apr 15, 2014
MADISON- Anastasia A. Christ, age 78, died on Tuesday April 15, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born May 13, 1935 in Greece. She met and married Aristidis Christ in Greece. Anastasia is a member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, and she loved to cook and garden. After she came to America, she worked making wedding...
Barnes Clark
Apr 14, 2014
Madison - Barnes A. "Barney" Clark, age 79, passed away peacefully Monday, April 14th, 2014. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 5th, 1935. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1953 and started attending the University of Wisconsin that same year. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in June of 1957, at which time he...
Sara Heuser
Apr 14, 2014
Sara Alice "Sally" Heuser, age 97, died on April 14, 2014. The former Sara Alice Jones was born on December 10, 1916 to the late Harvey and Alice (Lawson) Jones at Barneveld, Wisconsin. She graduated from Barneveld High School in 1933 and from Dodgeville Teachers' Training Course in 1934. She then taught rural schools in Iowa County for...
Alta Latschar
Apr 14, 2014
Madison - Alta Mae Latschar, 90, of Madison, Wisconsin died April 14, 2014. She was born May 27, 1923 in Green, Kansas. She met and married Dr. Milton E. Latschar in Manhattan, Kansas. They were married for 28 years until his death in 1969. Alta lived the majority of her life in Cartersville, Georgia. They had 3 children,...
Anna Masino
Apr 13, 2014
MADISON-Anna "Vi" Masino, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Sunday, April 13, 2014. She was born in Darlington to the late William and Regina (Hunt) Mueller. On August 16, 1941 she was united in marriage to Joseph J. Masino, Jr. He preceded her in death this past January after 73 years of marriage. Vi was active...
Jessica Graves
Apr 12, 2014
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Peter Baker
Apr 12, 2014
Madison - Peter K. Baker, age 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Oakwood West. He was born in the Township of Edmund, WI in 1924 to the late Edmund and Anne (Keyes) Baker. Peter joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in the Infantry. After he left military service, he began a career in...
Thomas Nord
Apr 12, 2014
MADISON - Thomas Edward Nord died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Tom was born on July 10, 1944 to Loren and Doris Nord. The oldest of five children, and the only boy, Tom held a special place in the Nord household. He was a reader, scholar and sports enthusiast from an early age. In his younger days,...
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