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.
Candida Gialamas
Nov 24, 2013
Candida "Candy" Lee Gialamas, age 65, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 24th 2013 in her home with her family by her side. She was born in McFarland , WI, on October 4th, 1948 to Howard and Virginia (Kastner) McKinstry. She attended her first years of schooling in a tiny one-room schoolhouse, then graduated from Oregon High School. Candy...
Alice Yancey
Nov 20, 2013
Madison - Ms. Alice Marie Yancey, age 76, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 6:50 a.m. at Kindred Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Ms. Yancey was born August 17, 1937, in Carthage, Arkansas. Alice, or "Mother Yancey" as many affectionately called her, was a Madison resident for over 30 years. She married Theodore Yancey on February 11,...
Roger Strait
Nov 20, 2013
Madison- Roger E. Strait, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 9, 1950, to Don and Dorothy Strait. Roger enjoyed making jokes, watching old T.V. shows and spending time with family and friends. He was a loving soul who will be missed by all who knew...
William Townsend
Nov 20, 2013
Madison - William B. Townsend, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 after a 20-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Bill was born on August 2, 1939 in Highland Park, Michigan to William and Elizabeth (Jones) Townsend. He married the love of his life, Barbara Jo (Haslow), on November 24, 1962. After graduating from Antigo High School...
Nettye Heppner
Nov 20, 2013
Nettye S. Heppner, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 21, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Irving and Hattie (Barshop) Gleiman. On May 26, 1985, Nettye was united in marriage to Benard Heppner at their home in Park Forest,...
Charlotte Jensen
Nov 19, 2013
Deerfield- Charlotte Marie Jensen, age 100, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born in Deerfield on Oct. 30, 1913, daughter of Otto and Clara Hartwig. She married Jerome Jensen on Oct. 3, 1935. Charlotte was a life member of Deerfield Lutheran Church and active in Rachel Circle. She enjoyed crocheting for...
Catherine Evans
Nov 19, 2013
DeForest - Catherine E. Evans, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born on December 19, 1911 in the township of Caledonia, Columbia County, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Florence (Towers) Stewart. Catherine graduated from Poynette High School and The University of Wisconsin Madison. She worked in different careers until her retirement from...
Arlene Low
Nov 19, 2013
Sun Prairie - Arlene A. Low, age 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1940 to Edward and Dorothy (Sether) Coats. Arlene earned her bachelor's degree in her 50's and graduated summa cum laude in front of her entire family. She retired as an Accountant with...
Thomas Gassen Sr.
Nov 19, 2013
Madison - Thomas J. Gassen Sr., age 63 passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 6, 1950 in Madison, the son of Frank and Ruth Gassen. United in marriage in May of 1970 to Frances M. Gassen. They were married over 30 years before she passed in 2003. For over...
Thomas Gassen
Nov 19, 2013
Madison - Thomas J. Gassen Sr., age 63 passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm with Reverend David Mack officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00pm...
Vi Sailer
Nov 18, 2013
Vi (Viola) McGovern Sailer, age 96, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Agrace Hospice. She was born in Milladore, WI on September 27, 1917 to Frank and Clara Dichtel. She moved with her family to Hill City, MN in 1932, where her father owned and operated the Hill City Telephone Exchange. She graduated from high school...
Mary Bogart
Nov 18, 2013
Mary Katherine Top "Kathy" Bogart, 76, passed away Nov. 18 at her home in Madison. Kathy was the daughter of Mary Madden Top and Dr. Franklin H. Top, a prominent physician who led Detroit's Herman Kiefer Hospital during World War II. She grew up in the prestigious Boston-Edison neighborhood of Detroit during the peak of the city's postwar...
Kalman Kunin
Nov 18, 2013
Kalman C. Kunin, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 9, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York to Alex and Clara (Schneiderman) Kunin. Dr. Kunin attended McGill University from 1936-1943 and earned Bachelor of Science (B.Sc .), Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (M.D., C.M.) degrees, becoming a...
Jeanette Zimmerman
Nov 17, 2013
Madison/Waunakee - Jeanette Zimmerman, age 83, died on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Homestead Living in Waunakee. Jeanette was born on February 11, 1930 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Henry and Erma (Walrabenstein) Krueger. She married Virgil Zimmerman in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2002. Jeanette loved to bake and enjoyed the company of her dogs....
Charles Engman Jr.
Nov 17, 2013
Charles Alfred Engman, Jr. passed away on November 17, 2013 in Madison. He was born on October 14, 1922, in Philadelphia to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Engman, Sr. He grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois and the University of Hawaii, specializing in engineering. Charles proudly served during WWII as a Marine aviator in the...
Oscar Sell
Nov 17, 2013
Sun Prairie - Oscar M. Sell, age 93, was brought into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born on April 10, 1920 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Otto and Mary (Krietz) Sell. Oscar served in the United States Army during WWII and most recently proudly flew on the Badger Honor...
Robert Schulz
Nov 17, 2013
Poynette - Robert Charles Schulz, age 78, passed away on November 17, 2013 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage. Robert was born on February 13, 1935 in Waupun, WI, the son of Herman (Herkie) and Hazel (Maas) Schulz. Robert worked for many years in the radio broadcasting and country music industry. He had a great passion for music,...
Robert Roth
Nov 16, 2013
Madison - Robert P. Roth, age 93, of Madison and formerly of Wausau, WI and Fort Myers, FL died peacefully at Attic Angel in Madison of natural causes on November 16, 2013. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Raymond and his parents. Survived by his wife Margaret of 64 years, daughters Mary Roth Burns of Rhinelander,...
Joann Lutz
Nov 16, 2013
Joann E. Lutz, age 83, died at home early on November 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous and amazing fight with cancer. Joann grew up in Delavan, the daughter of Dr. T.L. Jacobson and Betty (Lord) Jacobson. After graduating from Delavan High School in 1948, Joann attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL, later transferring...
Roberta Lewin
Nov 16, 2013
Roberta "Bert" Lewin, age 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 16, 2013. She was born February 27, 1963 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Orrel Broadbent and Karen (Corcoran) Morgan. Roberta graduated from White Water H.S. in 1981. She worked for Dean Care and Panera. Roberta loved to crochet and enjoyed working on crafts....
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