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.
Russell Guastella
Apr 9, 2014
MADISON - Russell Joseph Guastella of Madison, WI passed away at the age of 91 on April 9, 2014. He was born in Madison, WI on December 4, 1922 to Joseph and Rose (Bruno) Guastella. He attended Madison Central High School and worked for the Madison School District as a custodian for 38 years, mainly at Lapham Elementary....
Kellan Mulhall
Apr 9, 2014
MADISON - Kellan Scott Mulhall passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on April 9, 2014 after complications from meningitis. Kellan was born on his mother's birthday, July 2, 2013. Kellan was the son of Ryan and Ericka Mulhall of Madison; he was the answer to their prayers. During his nine short months with us, he...
Elizabeth Messerschmidt
Apr 9, 2014
Messerschmidt, Elizabeth C. "Betty" Madison - Elizabeth "Betty" Cory Messerschmidt, 85, died at home surrounded by her daughters on April 9, 2014. Born in Boston, to the Rev. Charles W. Cory Jr. and Olive Taylor Cory of Lynn, Mass. She attended elementary school in Portsmouth, RI and graduated from high school in Kingfield, Maine. She earned a BA...
Carol Kelley
Apr 8, 2014
Waunakee - Carol A. Kelley, age 76, passed away on April 8, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1938 in Goodman, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gordon and Lillian (Millette) Roberts. On December 3, 1955, Carol was united in marriage to Martin Kelley. Together they raised four beautiful children. For many...
Mary Toki
Apr 8, 2014
Madison - Mary T. Toki, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Elizabeth Residence in Oak Creek. She was born on April 2, 1920 in Auburn, Washington, the daughter of Utaro and Natsuyo (Imaoka) Shimasaki. Mary is survived by her daughters, Welcome Sittig, Carol Abramson and Joy Smart; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and sister,...
Katja Halverson
Apr 8, 2014
Madison - Katja B. Halverson, age 22, passed away April 8th, 2014. Katja was born on September 10, 1991 at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. She is survived by her parents, Richard (Erica) Halverson and Jenny (Eric Schmidt) Beck; her siblings, Nick (Haley) Halverson and Grace Halverson; as well as her grandparents, Pat and the late...
Arthur Sveum
Apr 8, 2014
STOUGHTON - Arthur Sveum, 94, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014 at his home. Art was born in Stoughton on November 15, 1919, the son of Oscar and Mabel Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School and Madison Business College before serving in the Army during both World War II and the Korean War. When he returned...
Maurice Ellis
Apr 7, 2014
Waunakee- Maurice (Maurie) Ellis, age 79, died at home Monday, April 7, 2014, after a courageous, two year battle with colon cancer. Born on April 4, 1935 to Wayne and Eunice (Rasmussen) Ellis, Maurie spent his early years in the Brooklyn, WI area, moving to Madison in 1949. Maurie attended Central HS and graduated from UW stout in...
Richard Sweet
Apr 7, 2014
Madison: Richard Neal Sweet died of melanoma in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, April 7, 2014. Dick was born in Madison to Ben Sweet and Miriam (Gast) Sweet on January 10,1949 and was a life-long Madison resident. He graduated from Lincoln grade school, Central High, UW-Madison, and UW Law School. Dick worked as an attorney for 36 years for...
Dorothy Dittmer
Apr 6, 2014
Madison - Dorothy Dittmer, age 88, entered heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2014, following a long illness. Dorothy was born on January 28, 1926 to Helen and Leroy Dittmer in Elkader, IA. She graduated from Elkader High School and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Dubuque and a Master's Degree in...
Mavis Ulrich
Apr 6, 2014
Madison - Mavis L. Ulrich, age 84, passed away on April 6, 2014. She was born on March 18, 1930, the daughter of William and Ethel (Callaway) Pellett. Mavis was a longtime Madison resident. For over 19 years, Mavis worked for the State of Wisconsin until her retirement. Prior to that, she would often say she had, "waited...
Charles Macintire
Apr 6, 2014
Stoughton- Charles C. Macintire "Chuck" age 62 passed on Sunday April 6th 2014 at the VA hospice in Madison WI. He was born on April 2nd, 1953 in Madison, WI and grew up in Hayward, CA the son of Nelson and Inez (Smith) Macintire. He was proceeded in death by his father Nelson L. Macintire, birth mother Mable...
Kimberly Jensen
Apr 6, 2014
Kimberly Johnson Jensen, age 54, of Middleton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6. She was born in Ames, Iowa, on March 14, 1960, the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Jane (McDonald) Johnson. The family moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1970. Kim graduated from Liberty High School in 1978 and returned to Iowa for college. She...
Nancy Dyke
Apr 5, 2014
Nancy Steiner Van Dyke, widow of Lt. Col. L.N. Van Dyke, passed away on Saturday April 5, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Stevens Point, the daughter of Professor and Mrs. H. R. Steiner. Her older brothers, now deceased, were Robert Steiner of Lancaster, PA. and Dr. John Steiner of Waupaca. Nancy married her...
Jackie Zander
Apr 4, 2014
DeForest - On the morning of April 4, 2014, Jackie Zander was lifted on angel wings to forever reside with Christ. She passed peacefully in the care of loved ones at UW Hospital. Jackie lived her life in loving service. Born on July 8, 1959 in Portage, Wisconsin with her immense faith in Christ, she viewed each day...
Betty Plumer
Apr 4, 2014
MADISON - Betty L. Plumer, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 2, 1925 to Art and Emma (Daniels) Wakeford. Betty graduated from Delavan High School in 1943. After graduation, Betty worked at a Delavan Defense Plant in...
William Hauser
Apr 4, 2014
Madison - William L. Hauser, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2014. He was born on May 20, 1918 in Portsmouth, Iowa to the late William Ludwig Hauser and Minnie Hauser (McKeighan). William proudly served his country in World War 2, enlisting in 1942 and serving as a radio man and a...
Ella Frye
Apr 4, 2014
Madison - Ella J. Frye, age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, April 04, 2014 at Sebring Assisted Living. Ella was born in Sun Prairie, WI on November 21, 1920 to the late Herman and Julia (Sweet) Woerpel. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School and was united in marriage to the late Clayton P. Frye on August 31,...
Elizabeth Burgweger
Apr 3, 2014
Elizabeth Bronwyn Burgweger (Litzie) died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2014 of complications from cancer. Born in Evanston Illinois on October 20, 1948, Litzie grew up on a dairy farm in Kirkland Illinois, where her brother still farms. Growing up on the farm established a life-long connection and respect for Mother Earth and a love of gardening and...
Mary Whitters
Apr 3, 2014
In Loving Memory Mary Porter Whitters, age 97, formerly of Platte City, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Mary was born August 4, 1916 in Platte County, Missouri where she resided until moving to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin in September 1999 to be near her daughter Ann. She married...
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