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.
Donald Heeren
Sep 21, 2014
Donald Heeren passed away on September 21, 2014 while visiting Monroe, WI. He was born in Monroe on December 4, 1940, the son of Roy and Viola Heeren, and graduated from Monroe High School in 1958 after helping found the "Monroe Amateur Rocket Society" (MARS) and excelling at musical performance in tuba and piano. He went on to...
Edwin Elkins
Sep 21, 2014
Madison: Edwin C. "Chuck" Elkins, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. Chuck was born August 11, 1941, in Oak Park, IL the son of Edwin D. and Ellen (Quain) Elkins. He attended St. Lukes Elementary School in River Forest, IL, and was a graduate of St. Philips High School...
Harvey Jaeckle
Sep 21, 2014
Harvey Jaeckle, age 97, of Madison peacefully left this world on September 21, 2014 at Attic Angels Nursing Home in Madison with family at his bedside. Harvey was born on June 22, 1917 in Milwaukee, the son of Fred and Amanda Jaeckle. In his youth he worked in the carpentry trade, as a librarian, and at the Milwaukee...
Walter Brown
Sep 21, 2014
Walter Trevor Brown WINDSOR - Walter Trevor Brown, age 93, passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 14, 1921 in Columbus, OH, the son of Walter and Suzanne Brown. Trevor graduated from Northwestern Academy, graduated Knox College, then enlisted in the army. Trevor...
Ronald Weiss
Sep 20, 2014
FITCHBURG - Ron Weiss, 77, of Fitchburg, WI, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11: 45 PM, in the loving embrace of his wife of 47 years, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, following a diagnosis of bone marrow cancer in August 2013. Dad was a friendly, social fellow. He made new friends everywhere he went, whether...
Mildred Seidner
Sep 19, 2014
MADISON-Mildred "Millie" Seidner passed away at St Mary's Care Center on September 19, 2014. She was born on August 25, 1911 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Joseph and Jennie Hundt. She was married to Sidney Seidner on June 26, 1938. Sidney preceded her in death on October 18, 1985 after 47 love-filled years of marriage. Millie is survived...
John Quinn
Sep 19, 2014
Madison - John "Jack" Nicholas Quinn, age 89, died peacefully Friday, September 19, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Muscoda, Wisconsin. Born on May 5, 1925, he was a lifelong resident of Madison, WI. He attended West High School, University of Idaho while serving as a Quartermaster in the Navy during WWII, and UW-Madison after the war. He married...
Dorothy Day
Sep 19, 2014
In Loving Memory Dorothy Lucille Day, age 92 passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Agrace Hospice with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 25, 1922 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Julia (Kjorlie) and John Rydberg. Dorothy was united in marriage to Stuart Day on December 24, 1945 in Madison. Together...
Fred Caywood
Sep 17, 2014
MADISON-Fred D. Caywood passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the UW Hospital. Fred was born in Fowler, KS on March 27, 1940 to Virgil and Lorraine (Craig) Caywood; the fifth of six children. He lived in a number of small towns in Kansas, but he considered Herington his hometown. He graduated from Herington High School, Class...
Mary Varsos
Sep 17, 2014
In Loving Memory Mary Ann Varsos passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 6, 1926. She was the daughter of Clare and Ellen Culbertson of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She attended Wauwatosa East High school and Milwaukee State Teacher's College, majoring in speech therapy. It was there she met...
Heidi Ellingson
Sep 17, 2014
Stoughton - Heidi Marie Ellingson passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2014 at age 43. Heidi was born on February 18, 1971 in Stoughton and lived there as a child. In her teen years and some of her adult years, she lived in Florida and returned to Wisconsin. She then resided in Black Earth until the time of...
Mary Hull
Sep 16, 2014
Madison - Mary Lou Hull, age 63 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Willow's Nursing Home in Sun Prairie. Mary was a loving and devoted grandmother who cherished her grandchildren as well as a huge fan of Nascar racing and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years John, and...
Per Nykrog
Sep 15, 2014
Madison-Per Nykrog, Smith Professor Emeritus of the Department of Romance Languages at Harvard University died peacefully on September 11, 2014 at Wynwood in Madison, WI. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1925 and was a Danish national. He was at the Copenhagen University from 1945-53, Aarhus University from 1952-79, and Harvard from 1979-1998. He was promoted Knight...
Vera Harried
Sep 15, 2014
Vera J. Harried, born October 15, 1915 in Minong WI, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014. She was the daughter of John and Lucy (Richard) Flattem. On Nov. 21, 1933, she married Truman Harried, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 27, 1986. Vera is survived by seven children, Marjorie (Herman) Knoy of Athens TN, Truman...
Raymond Steventon
Sep 15, 2014
DeForest - Raymond L. Steventon, age 88, passed away on September 15, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing Home. He was born on April 17, 1926 in Merrick, NY, the son of Franklin B. and Alice Steventon. He married Harriet G. Magnus on March 12, 1948 in Memphis, TN. Raymond served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and...
Marion Forrer
Sep 14, 2014
Stoughton - Marion A. Forrer, passed away on September 14, 2014. It's hard to summarize 90 years of a life of a woman that never sat still more than one minute. The life of Marion Forrer is a novel, not a short-story, but here are a few highlights of each of her chapters: Born February 16, 1924 to...
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.
Service Forest Hill Cemetery 1 Speedway Rd. Madison, Wisconsin 53705 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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...
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