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.
Rosemary Otte
Sep 25, 2013
Rosemary Otte, 78 years old, passed away on September 25, 2013, after a long battle with COPD. Born in a Navajo Indian Hospital in Fort Defiance, Arizona in 1934, Rosemary was a child of the Great Depression and WWII. Ingenuity and determination were Rosemary's hallmarks. Her many interests included education, current events, genealogy, DAR, Girl Scouts, sewing and...
Donald Erickson
Sep 25, 2013
Stoughton- Donald R. Erickson, age 81, passed away on September 25, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on December 29, 1931, the son of Carl and Fredehlia Erickson. Donald enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War. He worked for Dane County Parks for 23 years and retired in 1994....
Timothy Mckenzie
Sep 25, 2013
Tim McKenzie, age 57, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born June 13, 1956 the son of Richard and Jean (Depew) McKenzie in Madison. He attended Ripon College and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tim was united in...
Lynne Ficken
Sep 24, 2013
Lynne Alice Ficken died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at Sterling House in Middleton, Wis. She was born March 8, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo., and was adopted shortly after by Alice and William Huse of Burlington, Wis. (Recent years have revealed that her biological parents were LaVersa Miller and Gordon Hueghens of Pontiac, Ill.) As Alice and William's...
Bessie Sands
Sep 23, 2013
Torrance, CA / Madison, WI: Bess Winer / Sands, age 88, a long- time resident of Madison died Monday, September 23, 2013 in Torrance, CA. Bess was born in Madison on September 3, 1925 the daughter of Morris and Rose (Kaplan) Winer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and great-great aunt. Bess is survived...
Alma Vale
Sep 22, 2013
Sun Prairie- Alma J.(Haarklau) Vale, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Agrace. She was born on July 22, 1925 in Dane County, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Anna (Lunde) Haarklau. She married Leslie Vale on August 30, 1947 in De Forest, WI. Alma attended school in Leeds, Wisconsin. She worked for Rayovac, Sun...
Ruth Levey
Sep 22, 2013
Madison - Ruth Levey, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2013. She was born on March 21, 1922, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Max and Clara Levin. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Negelow of Atlanta, Ga., Lenore Katz (Joel) of Athens, Ga., and son, Dr. Allan Levey (Lori) of Atlanta, Ga,...
Nancee Mcchesney
Sep 22, 2013
MADISON- Nancee Ann McChesney, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Meriter Hospital. Nancee was born in Madison, the oldest daughter of Benjamin and Anne Cleven, and graduated East High School in 1953. She married Lester McChesney on March 29th, 1958 and together they raised three children: Cleven, Carol, and Collin. Nancee worked for...
Wayne Johll
Sep 21, 2013
REEDSBURG - Wayne Joseph Johll, age 38, departed from his earthly journey on September 21, 2013 at his home from natural causes. He was born the fourth son of Warren and Janice (Walz) Johll on January 8, 1975 in Lancaster, WI. Wayne graduated from Lancaster HS in 1993. He then moved to Madison and worked at Woodman Foods...
Jane Sagen
Sep 21, 2013
Madison - Jane Marie Sagen, age 58, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Jane was born on August 9, 1955 in LaCrosse , the daughter of John and Joan (Richards) Forschler. She graduated from Caledonia High School in Minnesota in 1973 and later with her Associates Degree from MATC. Jane enjoyed spending time with her cats, Fatty...
Mora Lincoln
Sep 19, 2013
To My dear friends who knew Aunt Mora: Mora Himel Lincoln died on Thursday Sept 19 at 2:19 PM had she waited until evening there would have been a full moon in play. Mora turned 104 in July and had a wonderful birthday party with many friends from Madison. She was born in 1909 in Chicago Illinois (really...
Curtis Hoffman
Sep 19, 2013
Curtis C. Hoffman, age 79 passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born in Whitewater on July 21, 1934 to Carl and Ruth (Barber) Hoffman. Curtis was a longtime resident of Stoughton and charter member of Covenant Lutheran Church. Beginining in 1955 he served 4 years of active duty with the...
John Romens
Sep 19, 2013
Waunakee Romens, John R., age 61, passed away on September 19, 2013. John is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and sisters. Visitation will be held Monday September 23, 2013 at Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee, WI. 53597 from 5pm-6pm with services beginning at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity...
I. Rodes
Sep 17, 2013
Middleton - I. Lenora Rodes, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1964 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas H. Rodes and Ruby "Penny" Ziemer. In 1982, Lenora graduated from Sun Prairie High School, later on attending the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and...
Nathan Rall
Sep 17, 2013
STOUGHTON - Nathan Carl "Nate" Rall, 28 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday September 17, 2013 in Stoughton. Nathan was born, one of six children, on December 5, 1984 to George and Sheila (Dowling) Rall in a country farmhouse in Georgetown, PA. In 1992 he moved with his family to Stoughton WI. He always felt Pennsylvania...
Albert Grover
Sep 16, 2013
Madison-On September 16th at the age of 92, Albert Archer Grover passed away in his home in the arms of his loving wife surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for his friendly smile and an Irish twinkle in his eye. Albert was born on October 9, 1920 in Orono, ME, the son of Josephine and Archer...
Bruce Klawitter
Sep 16, 2013
Madison - Bruce Alan Klawitter, age 54 passed away unexpectedly. Bruce loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid woodworker. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Marilyn (Inglett) Klawitter, a brother, Neil Klawitter (Courtney), a sister, Kay (Mark) Bell and a nephew Nicholas Valentine. He was preceded in death by a nephew,...
Jose Aguilar
Sep 16, 2013
Jose E. Aguilar, age 55, beloved husband and father, went home peacefully after a long fight with End-Stage Kidney Disease and Multi Myeloma Cancer on Monday, September 16, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1957 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Thomas and Dora (Sonora) Aguilar. He graduated from Eagle Pass High School in 1976. Shortly after he...
Mary Moore
Sep 15, 2013
Madison - Mary Isabel Moore, age 99, passed away at St. Mary's Care Center on September 15, 2013. She was born January 21, 1914 in Dunn Township, Wisconsin. The daughter of Harry and Laura Hoskins Moore. Mary attended Door Creek School McFarland, Starr School Stoughton, and graduated from Stoughton High School. After school she worked as a Secretary...
Margaret Ulber
Sep 15, 2013
Margaret (Peggy) Ulber, 86, of Madison, Wisconsin died September 15, 2013. She was born to Alexander and Esther (Racz) Kish on August 20, 1927, in Hammond, Indiana. Peggy graduated from Dean Academy in 1945 and Dean Junior College in 1947 in Franklin, Massachusetts. She also took art and art education classes at the Art Institute of Chicago and...
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