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.
Liya Tsinovaya
Dec 10, 2013
Liya Tsinovaya, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Agrace HopsiceCare. She was born on February 25, 1930 to Abram and Bertha in the city of Kiev, Ukraine. In 1992, Liya immigrated to the United States and settled in Madison. She is survived by her nephew, Roman Kaplan and his family; and niece, Yelena Kurolapnik,...
Margaret Case
Dec 9, 2013
MADISON--Margaret Elizabeth Case, age 85 passed away Monday, December 9, 2013. She was born in La Farge, Wisconsin on April 13, 1928 to the late Goodsell and Agnes (Wiganowsky) Appleman. Margaret graduated from nursing school, Class of 1950. She began working as a Registered Nurse then later as an Ophthalmic Technician at Davis-Duehr until her retirement. She was...
Jean Findley
Dec 9, 2013
MADISON--Jean Katherine Findley (nee Postweiler), age 71 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, December 9, 2013. Jean was born in Madison on January 7, 1942 to the late Herman and Herta (Heidt) Postweiler. Jean grew up in Madison and was a graduate of West High's class of 1960. She loved being with her family...
Myra Beck
Dec 8, 2013
In Loving Memory Sun Prairie- Myra H. Beck, age 81, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Myra was born May 30, 1932 in the Town of Herman. She was the daughter to Hugo and Hertha ( Kolell) Berndt. Myra was united in marriage to Wilbert Beck on May 19, 1951...
Nancy Sinha
Dec 8, 2013
MADISON - Nancy Griggs Sinha, age 80, died peacefully on Dec. 8, 2013. Born May 10, 1933, she was a long-time resident of Madison, and 1950 graduate of Madison West High School. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Southeast Asian Studies and Master of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology. She traveled...
Doris Humberg
Dec 7, 2013
Stoughton- Doris Humberg, age 93, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Harmony House in Stoughton. She was born in Stoughton on November 5, 1920, the daughter of William and Emma Straavaldson. On March 10, 1939 Doris married Arthur Humberg. Together they farmed in the Town of Rutland for many years. Doris is survived by her daughter,...
Anne Vandenburgh
Dec 7, 2013
Anne Vandenburgh was born in Sioux City, IA, on Sept. 7, 1948, the fourth child of Edward Clinton Vandenburgh III and Mary Margaret Chandler. She earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Iowa in 1971 and an M.A. in library science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1985. Anne was a librarian at the University of...
Stephen Marshall
Dec 5, 2013
Stephen Edward Marshall, age 48, passed away suddenly on December 5, 2013 in Verona Wisconsin, due to a pre-existing health issue. He was a graduate of Miami University of Ohio and John Marshall Law School. Steve was a loving father, husband, son and brother. Steve was honorably discharged from the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer,...
John Straus
Dec 5, 2013
John R. "Jack" Straus, age 76 of Waunakee, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Agrace Hospice. He was born on Oct. 24, 1937, the son of Robert F. and Loretta (Uselman) Straus. Jack worked for Gilman Press, as the owner and operator since the early 1970s, until his retirement in 2006. He was a sports enthusiast,...
Lowell Sorenson
Dec 4, 2013
Lowell "Bert" Hagbert Sorenson, 69, of Madison passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, under the compassionate care of his family and the staff at Agrace Hospice. He was born on January 27, 1944, in La Porte, IN, but grew up in Beloit, WI, before locating to Madison to start and raise his family. Bert worked first...
Radleigh Becker
Dec 4, 2013
MADISON- Radleigh Val Becker died on December 4, 2013 at Oakwood Village West in Madison. Rad was born in Joliet, IL on April 26, 1933, graduated from Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, Elmhurst College ( B.S. in Chemistry ), UW-Madison (M.S. in Biochemistry) . He worked at Argonne National Laboratory, U.W. Madison and the WI State...
Kay Berthelsen
Dec 4, 2013
Middleton: Kay Berthelsen passed away on December 4, 2013 from complications of COPD at the age of 68. She was born in Madison on April 28, 1945 and was a lifelong resident of the city, raised by her mother, Eleanor and grandmother, Catherine. Kay graduated from Central High School in 1963 and attended UW-Madison. She worked in office...
Judith Komplin
Dec 4, 2013
Madison-Judith A (Judie) Komplin , age 73, passed away on December 4, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 16 1940 in Madison to the late William and Leta (Baumgartner) Ruck. She was united in marriage to Donald G Komplin May 6, 1966 in Blue Mounds, WI....
Bert Pullar
Dec 3, 2013
McFarland / WI Dells - Bert Pullar 81, Korean War Veteran & P.O.W; passed away at the V. A. Hospital in Madison on Tue. Dec. 3, 2013. He was born in Crookston, MN, on Aug. 22, 1932, the son of Guy and Olga Pullar. Bert worked in construction as a concrete finisher for many years. He was a...
Patricia Sullivan
Dec 3, 2013
MADISON- Patricia J. Sullivan, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. Services will be held privately by the family. Memorial contributions can be made in Patricia's name to the Salvation Army.
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Jordan Boullion
Dec 3, 2013
Jordan Boullion, age 27, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 as the result of a car accident near Madison. Jordan was born in Madison on June 28, 1986 to Jim and Diana (Fenley) Boullion. He attended elementary and high school in Waunakee. He also graduated with high honors as part of the Wisconsin National Guard...
Elsie Neath
Dec 2, 2013
Madison - Elsie Mildred (Emmer) Millard Neath, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Harmony Living Center. She was born on September 25, 1919 in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, the third child of Mike and Sadie (Sass) Emmer. She married Gerald J. Millard. To this union was born three children; Wanda, Gerald Jr., and...
Harold Dolan
Dec 2, 2013
Madison - Harold F. Dolan, age 90 passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on September 17, 1923 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of William and Agnes (Schmitz) Dolan. Harold grew up on the family farm in Clyde, Wisconsin. He worked for the Iowa County DHIA Corp as a fieldsman. Harold...
Joseph Benton
Dec 2, 2013
MADISON- Joseph Lee Benton passed away with his family by his side on December 2, 2013 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Benton on May 3, 1929 in Appleton. Joe graduated from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wis in 1948 and from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1953. Joe...
Gloria Martin
Dec 2, 2013
Sun Prairie - Gloria Rae Martin, age 84, passed away on December 2, 2013 while at home surrounded by family. Gloria was born on March 14, 1929 in Walworth County, WI, the daughter of Ollie and Mary (Fox) Hill. Gloria was married to William Martin on March 22, 1947 and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last March. Gloria...
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