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.
Harold Mathison
Feb 14, 2014
Verona - Harold Mathison, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on Friday, February 14, 2014, at the age of 81. He was born on April 8, 1932 to Clifford and Anita (Tallard) Mathison in Madison. Hal attended grade school at Hillcrest School, located 1 block west of Segoe Road on Mineral Point Road. It...
Marian Smythe-Baxter
Feb 14, 2014
MADISON- Marian Nicholson Smythe- Baxter (nee Dahlen) was born on August 26th 1920 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 14th 2014 in her home at Harmony Commons, Racine, WI. Marian was born and raised in Decorah, Iowa to Otto and Emelia Dahlen (nee Krogsund). She grew up on the family farm with her brother Ove,...
Katherine Burrison
Feb 13, 2014
Sun Prairie - Katherine "Betty" E. Burrison, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born in Bound Brook, New Jersey on June 14, 1933 the daughter of George and Margaret (Pawson) Youngman. She was united in marriage to John Burrison in Bound Brook,...
Gregory Simonis
Feb 13, 2014
Madison- Gregory C. Simonis, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Stevens Point on October 12, 1942, the son of Cyril and Dorothy Simonis. Greg graduated from P.J. Jacobs Senior High School and received his bachelor's degree from UW-Stevens Point. He enlisted in the...
James Orr
Feb 12, 2014
James William Orr, 66, recently of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2014, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Lackawanna, NY, on March 15, 1947 to James (Sr) and Hattie (Fischer) Orr. After graduation from Elmhurst High School, he served four years in the Navy on the USS Sea Lion. While...
Linda Guetzke
Feb 11, 2014
Stoughton- Linda Kay Guetzke, age 64, lost her seven month battle to Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at UW Hospital where she was surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison on October 8, 1949, the daughter of Russell and Carol Jene Johnson. Linda grew up on a family farm in the Stoughton area...
Kathleen Sweeney
Feb 11, 2014
MADISON - Kathleen o. "Katie" Sweeney, age 81, of Madison passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at her home. Katie was born in Long Prairie, MN. She worked as an Occupational Therapist with the State of Wisconsin. She is survived by her cousins, a worldwide multitude of friends whom she considered her family. Memorial donations to The Helen...
Betty Lackner
Feb 11, 2014
Mount Horeb - Betty J. Lackner, age 77, passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was born on March 12, 1936, in Vernon County, Viola, WI the youngest daughter of George Roy and Florence Adaline (Hunter) Hocking. In 1959 she married George Joseph Lackner of Madison, WI. Betty was...
Earl Buehler
Feb 11, 2014
Earl G. Buehler, 74, died on, February 11, 2014 in Madison, WI after a two year struggle with a MRSA infection and other medical problems. Earl was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 28, 1939 to Elmer F. and Lorena A. Buehler. He grew up in Port Washington and following his graduation from Port Washington High School in...
Brian Friedman
Feb 10, 2014
Madison - Brian Friedman, 68, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. Bryon is survived by his parents Harry and Bea Friedman, his sister Diane Loeb, his brother Paul Friedman, niece Jana Loeb, and nephew Adam Loeb. A private family funeral will be held at a later date.
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Andrew Inman
Feb 10, 2014
MADISON- Andrew R. Inman, age 56, died on Monday, February 10, 2014 peacefully at home. Andrew was born on July 9, 1957, in Adelaide South Australia. He attended Madison West High school and earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Andrew was employed at UW Madison until his retirement in 2013. Andrew was an accomplished...
Linda Zimmerman
Feb 9, 2014
In Loving Memory Linda C. Zimmerman, age 52, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 9, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born October 5, 1961 in Madison, the daughter to Donald and Mary Lou (Zeihl) Larson. Linda was united in marriage to Jeff Zimmerman on November 10, 1984 in Sun Prairie. Linda...
John Carpenter
Feb 8, 2014
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Betty Demopoulos
Feb 8, 2014
MADISON - Betty Demopoulos, age 86, passed away on February 8th, 2014 at Attic Angels in Middleton. She was born on September 30, 1927 the daughter of proud Greek immigrants John and Assimo (Tsibouris) Sarris in Antigo, Wisconsin. She met her future husband Dino at a wedding but when he didn't ask her to dance, she teased him...
Thomas Rostad
Feb 8, 2014
MADISON - Thomas James Rostad, president and co-owner of Dane County Title Company, passed away on Feb. 8, 2014, at The Don & Marilyn Anderson Agrace HospiceCare Center of Madison. Tom, 65, was born in Fargo, ND, and grew up across the Red River in Moorhead, MN. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Genie Campbell Rostad,...
Donald Marcy
Feb 7, 2014
Donald "Don" Marcy, age 86, passed away on February 7, 2014 after a short illness. Don was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on June 30, 1927 to Howard G. and Edith (Zastrow) Marcy. Several years later he and his father moved to Almond, Wisconsin to live with Don's Grandmother Alice Marcy. Don attended Almond Public Schools and...
Robert Storck
Feb 7, 2014
MADISON--Robert K. "Bob" Storck passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, February 7, 2014. Bob fought a courageous, dignified battle with brain cancer, never once complaining, and always determined to wake up every day to do his best. He went out on his own terms, in a way so very typical of Bob, with ZZ...
Eileen Garrett
Feb 7, 2014
Madison- Eileen M. Garrett died on February 7, 2014, after a short illness. She was born in Proctor, MN on March 10, 1922, to Mary and Paul Carow, and grew up in Madison. After receiving a BA from UW-Madison, she trained as an accountant and then worked in Detroit and San Francisco. New Orleans was the next city...
Lon Pryor
Feb 6, 2014
Lon Pryor, also known as Lawrence or Junior, age 80 of Madison, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 6, 1933 in Lambert, Mississippi the son of Charlie and Eva (Dell) Pryor. Lon lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Chicago, Illinois before making Madison, Wisconsin his home. He loved fishing and...
Robert Stenli
Feb 6, 2014
Edgerton - Robert L. Stenli, age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospital after his second battle with cancer. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Rockdale, WI; son of Daniel and Clara (Helgerson) Stenli. He was united in marriage on June 19, 1971 to Carol Engelke in LaCrosse, WI. He attended Cambridge...
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