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.
Ritrani Dhanai
Apr 30, 2014
Ritrani Dhanai 68 11/04/46-04/30/14 Ritrani Dhanai (nee Ramnarain) passed away on April 30, 2014 at the age of 68 after a short illness. Born in Canefield, Guyana, she was the second oldest of ten children to Jagrani and Ramkumar Ramnarain. Ritrani spent most of her life in Guyana where she helped raise her younger siblings. She was married...
Roman Michalski
Apr 30, 2014
McFarland - Roman Clemence "Romie" Michalski , age 87, of McFarland, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, with his loving wife by his side, following a brief illness. Roman was born on June 8, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Boleslaus and Julia (Bauman) Michalski. He was united in marriage to his...
Donna Wolf
Apr 30, 2014
Cambridge - Donna J. Wolf, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Our House Senior Living. She was born on March 1, 1930 in Pleasant Springs, Wisc., the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Hoveland) Freberg. She married Rolland Wolf on January 23, 1949 in Stoughton, Wisc. Donna and Rolland raised three boys on a farm...
Lyla Drewes
Apr 29, 2014
Madison - Lyla Lorayn Miller-Drewes, age 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. Lyla was born in Wisconsin on May 17, 1924 to the late Franklin and Florence (Stangl) Miller. She was a Buddy to many - you knew when you talked with her that she was...
Marilyn Laurion
Apr 29, 2014
MADISON, Marilyn Ruth Laurion (nee Riemann) passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the Hebron Nursing facility in Oakwood Village. Marilyn suffered a stroke at home on Thursday, April 24, and had been at Hebron only three days when she died. "Lyn" was born in the village of Epleyanna, IL, now part of Davis, IL on April...
Margaret Derse
Apr 29, 2014
Middleton --- Margaret Baker Derse, "Teddy" as she was known throughout her life, died on April 29, 2014 at age 94. She was born March 24, 1920 in Madison, the only child of Dudley Baker and Stella Holmquist Baker. Her father gave her the name "Teddy" soon after she was born because he thought she looked like Teddy...
Bonnie Urdiales
Apr 29, 2014
Sun Prairie - Bonnie Lee Urdiales, age 61 passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 17, 1953 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Darvin and Leola (Budahn) Christian. On September 24, 1977, Bonnie married the love of her life, Thomas Urdiales at St. John Ev....
Trygve Lonnebotn
Apr 29, 2014
Merrimac- Trygve Lonnebotn passed away on April 29, 2014 from heart failure. Trygve was born and grew up in Bergen, Norway. He remembered the German occupation of Norway during World War Two well as their house was right next to a German camp. After completing his mandatory military service, he attended the Technical University in Trondheim, Norway, graduating...
C. Mcnary
Apr 28, 2014
MADISON - C. Jean McNary passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at age 101. Jean was born in Waukesha County on September 26, 1912 to John Foster and Mildred (Anderson) McNary. She earned her graduate degree from Northwestern School of Government and Public Law and also attended Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating from Northwestern...
Robert Sveom
Apr 28, 2014
Stoughton - Robert "Bob" E. Sveom, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Edgerton Care Center. He was born on September 1, 1926 in the Town of Dunkirk, WI, the son of Austin and Anna (Johnson) Sveom. Robert was a life member of the Stoughton Community. In his early years he and his parent's...
Craig Kalk
Apr 28, 2014
In Loving Memory Craig Elton Kalk Sr., age 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 28, 2014. He was born June 21, 1981 in Mantiowoc, to Randy and Roxanne ( Ritter) Kalk. Craig attended high school in Marshall, after high school until now the loves of his life were; his kids, his wife and the railroad....
Charles Salmon
Apr 28, 2014
Professor Emeritus, Charles G. "Chuck" Salmon, Las Vegas, NV. Age 83 Charles Gerald "Chuck" Salmon, Professor Emeritus, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 28, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 28, 1930 to Harold and Gwendolyn Salmon. Chuck was a well-respected and distinguished Emeritus Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the...
Donald Damman
Apr 27, 2014
Sun Prairie - Donald Lee Damman, age 82, passed away at Agrace Hospice Care on Sunday, April 27th 2014. Don was born on July 5th, 1931 in Middleton, Wisconsin to Lee and Vera Damman, and was the oldest of 3 children. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, husband, Father, (great) grandfather and loyal friend. Don joined the US...
Milton Tabachnick
Apr 27, 2014
MADISON - Milton Tabachnick died peacefully at his home in Madison after a brief illness. He was 91. Milton was born in the Bronx, New York City on June 25, 1922, the second of the three sons of Harry and Sara Tabachnick. Milton had a quick wit combined with a sweet nature. This won him many friends wherever...
Eleanor Scheiding
Apr 27, 2014
In Loving Memory Scheiding, Eleanor L., age 91 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born in Madison on July 30, 1922. Eleanor was united in marriage to Wilbur Scheiding on August 20, 1942 in Covington, KY. She was a longtime resident of Sun Prairie and Columbus. Eleanor had a love...
James Onsrud
Apr 27, 2014
Stoughton- James A. Onsrud, age 83, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at VA Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoughton on April 2, 1931, son of Halvor and Thora (Hanson) Onsrud. James graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1949 and was honorably discharged...
Emily Dodge
Apr 26, 2014
Emily Pomeroy Dodge, died at Tabor Oaks Assisted Living facility on Saturday April 26, 2014. She was born in Madison, on February 18, 1915, daughter of Professor and Mrs. R.E. Neil Dodge. She attended the Madison public schools and later obtained a B.A. degree at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and M.A. and J.D. degrees at the University of...
Robert Montgomery
Apr 26, 2014
Sun Prairie - Robert E. (Tony) Montgomery, 87-years-old, died peacefully on April 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Robert took great pride in his multi-generational family. He and his wife of 66 years - Joyce (Streiff) Montgomery - had five daughters, nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was born in Columbia, Indiana on Feb. 18, 1927...
Dean Guetschow
Apr 25, 2014
DeForest - Dean Leonard Guetschow, age 61, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Serenity Home in DeForest. He was born on June 18, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Elmer and Margaret (Struck) Guetschow. Dean worked for Fish Building Supply for 22 years. He enjoyed raising show rabbits with his dad and brother for many...
Dorothy Drives
Apr 25, 2014
MADISON- Dorothy B. (Bushnell) Drives, age 95, passed away peacefully, on April 25, 2014, at Agrace Hospice with her son at her side. She was born in Madison on May 24, 1918, to Alfred and Mary (Gasser) Bushnell and has resided in Madison for most of her life. She attended Randall School, Madison West High School and was...
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