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 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...
Lucy Heyroth
Jan 29, 2014
Waunakee: Lucy A. Heyroth, age 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be published at a later date.
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G. Brown
Jan 29, 2014
MADISON - Once upon a time there was a lad named G. Franklin Brown or "Frank" as he chose to be called. Frank passed away January 29, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born in 1927 in Fond Du Lac, WI to G. Franklin Brown and Cynthia (Ingalls) Brown - the oldest of 5 children. Living...
Bernice Schuler
Jan 29, 2014
Bernice P. Schuler passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care. Services will be held at Cress Funeral Service, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison , at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Bernice was a woman of outstanding capability who was cherished by many for her warmth, intellect and kindness. The family extends its heartfelt...
Lucy Heyroth
Jan 29, 2014
Lucy A. Heyroth, age 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 29th, 2014, of heart failure. She was born June 15, 1937, in Waunakee, to Peter and Seraphine (Meinholz) Ziegler. On May 24, 1955, she married Donald Heyroth. They lived on a small farm outside of Dane until they moved to Waunakee in 2005. Lucy's greatest...
Arlene Richgels
Jan 29, 2014
MIDDLETON - Arlene F. Richgels, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. Arlene was born July 16, 1925 to James and Frances (Lind) Foley. She was united in marriage to Raymond J. Richgels, and he preceded her in death in 1980. Arlene was a homemaker and worked as a waitress at Rennebohm's,...
Elaine Perske
Jan 29, 2014
Elaine Doris Perske, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Rest Haven Health Care Center. Elaine was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on March 17, 1925, the daughter of Bernard and Ella (Gruenwald) Gernetzky. Elaine married Bob Perske and they celebrated 63 years together. She was employed at Prange's. Elaine was a member of the Daughters...
Infant Walters
Jan 28, 2014
Funeral services will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Avenue, Madison on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:00 pm. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 pm until the time of services. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Roselawn Memorial Park...
Walter Prohovnik
Jan 28, 2014
McFarland- Walter A. Prohovnik, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Cable on October 15, 1938, the son of Walter and Helen Prohovnik. Walter was a member of the National Guard. He worked as a station manager for Northwest Airlines for many years. Walter enjoyed hunting and fishing up...
Richard Prosa
Jan 27, 2014
DEERFIELD - Richard H. Prosa, age 83, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 at Deerfield Place. He was born on Sept. 9, 1930 in Neillsville to Lee and Ruth (Knutson) Prosa. Richard worked at the Ray Anderson farm until he was drafted in 1952. He served in Korean War as a teletype operator and returned to farming...
Vernon Brown
Jan 27, 2014
Madison / Waunakee: Vernon R. Brown, age 93, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at Waunakee Manor. Vernon was born in Madison December 22, 1920, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Amdahl) Brown. He was a life- long resident of Madison graduating from West High School in 1940, where he was an All- State football star. Vernon entered...
Lorraine Heise
Jan 27, 2014
Madison- Lorraine M. Heise, age 87, died January 27, 2014 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. She was born January 25, 1927 in Downer's Grove, Illinois, the third daughter of Otto Henry Werth and Wilhelmina (nee) Jahnke. She grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, attending Nathan Hale High School, but graduating from high school in Hollister, California in 1945,...
Margaret Roth
Jan 26, 2014
Roth, Margaret Irene "Peg" MADISON - Age 88, of Madison, WI and formerly of Wausau, WI, and Fort Myers, FL, died peacefully at Attic Angel in Madison of natural causes on January 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Doris Brobst; her brother Richard "Dick" Brobst; and, on November 16, 2013, her devoted...
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