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.

Dolores Kanner

Dolores Kanner

Nov 27, 2013

Madison-Dolores Hoback Kanner, died peacefully at home on Nov. 27, 2013 after a long and difficult battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on Dec. 10, 1931 in Wytheville, Virginia to R.N. and Delena Hoback. She graduated from Longwood Virginia, College in 1952 and taught science in Virginia, Maryland, and Wisconsin schools. In 1954, she married Al Kanner...

Lorna Olson

Lorna Olson

Nov 27, 2013

MADISON - Lorna E. Olson, age 94, died on November 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on May 30, 1919 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to Joseph and Laura Endres (nee Buser). Lorna attended Blessed Sacrament School, West High School, and Groves-Barnhardt Secretarial School. As a young girl, Lorna was considered...

Elva Rodriguez

Elva Rodriguez

Nov 26, 2013

Madison / Bronx - Elva Milagro Rodriguez, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 at University of Wisconsin Hospital. She was born on November 5th, 1949 in New York City, NY to parents Cirio Colon & Margarita Bruno. Elva was a graduate of Lehman College, she began teaching in 1974 in New York City. After moving...

Jolene Bobzien

Jolene Bobzien

Nov 26, 2013

Stoughton - Jolene Marie Bobzien, age 62, died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. She was born on January 1, 1951, to Richard and Leona (Maertz) Padfield. She was united in marriage to Anthony Genna in 1977. He preceded her in death in April of 1999. She then married Robert Bobzien. He later preceded her in death in...

Virginia Vike

Virginia Vike

Nov 26, 2013

Stoughton - Virginia Ann "Ginny" Vike, age 76 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born in Stoughton on March 11, 1937, one of fifteen children, to Henry and Olivia (Offerdahl) Leikness. Ginny was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. She was head waitress at Halverson's Restaurant for over 20 years before pursuing...

Linda Weyenberg

Linda Weyenberg

Nov 25, 2013

Madison - Linda M. (Lom) Weyenberg, age 71, passed away on November 25, 2013 at Agrace Hospice. Linda was born on May 15th, 1942 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Wallace and Edna Lom. She graduated from West High School in Green Bay in 1960. Linda married Jerome Weyenberg in August, 1963. Linda and Jerry established a Real Estate...

Donald Teela

Donald Teela

Nov 24, 2013

MADISON - Don Teela, age 64, died on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home. He was an auto mechanic for 35 years. He truly enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and cooking. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; two sons Lee and Jay, of Madison; two brothers, Earl (Ranae), of Lodi; Jim, of Belleville; one sister, Pat (Rich)...

Candida Gialamas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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