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.
Robert Fisher
Feb 5, 2014
Madison - Robert J. Fisher, age 77 passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his home with family by his side. He was born on April 22, 1936 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of Charles and Doris Fisher. Robert graduated from Delaware High School in Ohio. He then went on to Marion College in Marion, Indiana where...
Raife Melloch
Feb 5, 2014
Oregon- Raife Aries Melloch, age 44, passed away on Wednesday, February 05, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on December 27, 1969 in Chicago, IL to the parents of Marc and Jean (Jarvi) Melloch. In 1976, he moved to Floodwood, MN where he grew up and attended Lincoln Elementary and High School. As...
Willard Borchert
Feb 5, 2014
Sun Prairie - Willard W. Borchert, age 93 passed away at Prairie Gardens on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He was born on May 4, 1920 in Marshall, the son of William and Hilda (Hoene) Borchert. Willard graduated from Marshall High School and the University of Whitewater. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII. In...
Mary Collins
Feb 5, 2014
MADISON-Mary L. Collins, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. She was born April 29, 1930 in Chicago, Ill to Walter and Alice (Granger) Robinson. Mary lived in Woodstock, Illinois for the majority of her life before moving to Madison, Wis. 22 years ago. She worked at Precision Twist in Crystal Lake for 30 years, IGA and...
Darcy Zillner
Feb 4, 2014
Darcy Zillner died early Tuesday morning, February 4th, 2014, from complications due to epilepsy. She was 37 years old. Darcy was a pioneer who blazed a path for those with special needs. She presented challenges to educators and therapists that frequently left them smiling and singing raucous tunes with her. She has left a trail of stickers, bubbles,...
Elaine Reppen
Feb 4, 2014
Elaine K. Reppen, age 90, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014 at Skaalen Home. She was born on April 27, 1923, the daughter of Harold and Tilla (Staff) Nottestad. On November 21, 1945 she married the love of her life Norman Jacob Reppen. Prior to marriage Elaine graduated from UW-Whitewater and taught in a one room school for...
Barbara Cobb
Feb 4, 2014
POWELL, Ohio/ Waunakee - Barbara A. Cobb, age 59, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Barbara was born in Madison to the late Norman and Ariel (Klingelhofer) Nolan. Barbara was retired from Webcrafters, Inc. in Madison. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards with her girlfriends, going to casinos, reading, traveling and...
Pearl Elvekrog
Feb 4, 2014
Pearl H. Elvekrog, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Stoughton Hospital on February 4, 2014. Pearl was born on August 29, 1920, daughter of Hans and Petra (Westby) Nelson. She married the love of her life, Oscar Elvekrog on June 8, 1940. They had 56 happy years together. Oscar died on October 10, 1996. Pearl missed him...
Thomas Hunt
Feb 2, 2014
In Loving Memory Hunt, Thomas James, age 65 died on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was born on August 14, 1948 in Madison to Ermil and La Vonne(McDowell) Hunt. Tom graduated from Lafollette High School in 1966. After he graduated high school he became a...
Lois Parsons
Feb 2, 2014
IN MEMORIAM----LOIS WESTBURY PARSONS December 22, 1924-February 2, 2014 Long-time Madison resident Lois Inez Westbury Parsons, age 89, passed away Sunday morning, February 2 in nursing care at Oakwood Village West. Lois was born December 22, 1924 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, the only child of Mildred (Schawalder) and Thomas Westbury. She attended school in Altoona,...
Dachelle Hughes
Feb 2, 2014
In Loving Memory Dachelle Marie Hughes, age 48, passed away at home on February 2, 2014. Dachelle was born September 10, 1965, daughter of Davilee (Bass) and Gerald Marble. She enjoyed cats, jewelery, old movies and playing on her computer. Dachelle is survived by her children Ryan and Katy; parents Davilee and Gerald Marble; sister Misti (Tom) Myer...
Shirley Hertzler
Feb 2, 2014
Madison - Shirley Hertzler went to be with her Lord Sunday February 2, 2014 after a very long and challenging journey. She died in her home with her daughters by her side, as she always hoped she could. Shirley was born in Kenosha, WI. the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Shelley. She married Simon Hertzler and created a...
Harold Borenstein
Feb 1, 2014
Harold Borenstein, 97 year old son of Nathan and Celia Borenstein, immigrants from Czarist Russia, died peacefully at the home of Nicki, and son-in-law Ken Milin, in Deerfield, Illinois on Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was born on July 11, 1916 in Montello, Wisconsin and moved to Madison at age 5. His father had been importing the red...
Timothy Perron
Jan 31, 2014
Middleton- Timothy Allen Perron, born August 26th, 1944, passed away Jan. 31st, 2014, at AgraceHospice in Fitchburg, with his loving wife by his side. He was a devoted husband to his wife Judy. A loving father to his daughter Amy as well as an extremely proud grandfather to his grandson Conner. He proudly served our country aboard the...
Dolores Baumann
Jan 31, 2014
Dolores "Dee" Vivian Baumann April 15, 1925 to January 31, 2014 Dolores "Dee" Baumann, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 31, 2014. Born Dolores Vivian Barger to Anna Peck and John Barger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was one of four children. Dee went to North Division High School in Milwaukee where she proudly served...
Elizabeth Arnes
Jan 31, 2014
Elizabeth "Betty" Waller Arnes, age 86, passed away at home on January 31, 2014. Betty was born on February 27, 1927 in New Orleans, LA. Betty is now reunited in Heaven, with her beloved husband Roy (Leroy "Bud" Arnes). A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Swiss Cemetery, New Glarus,...
David Haertel
Jan 31, 2014
MADISON- David C. Haertel passed away on Jan. 31, 2014 with family by his side. He was born on November 28, 1944 to Ernest and Jean Haertel in Juneau, Wis. He attended UW-Whitewater, studying business. David served his country as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. He worked for 28 years at West Bend Mutual in Madison as...
Wilbur Selbrede
Jan 30, 2014
MADISON--Wilbur Everett (Wil) Selbrede, Madison resident and avid writer, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 in the University Of Wisconsin Hospital. The son of Carl and Goldie Selbrede, Wil was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on May 15, 1925. Along with his siblings Curtis, Robert, Donald, James, and Carol, he lived in and around West Salem, Wisconsin for a...
Sue Sweet
Jan 30, 2014
Sue (Sylvia) C. Sweet, 97, passed away on January 30, 2014 at Hebron Oaks, Oakwood Village - West. Sue was born March 30, 1916 in Waukegan, IL to Abraham and Dollie (Jacobstein) Rubin. She attended public schools in Waukegan, followed by the University of Wisconsin - Madison where she majored in French. While at the UW, Sue met...
Hattie Overland
Jan 30, 2014
Fitchburg - Hattie E. Overland, age 85, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at UW Hospital. She was born March 15, 1928 to Fred and Elsa Scheidegger in Mt. Horeb. Hattie graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1946. Also, in 1946, Hattie was united in marriage to Norman Overland. She was a homemaker, raising four sons, which...
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