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.
Dona Ireland
Feb 18, 2014
In Loving Memory Sun Prairie-Dona Ireland age 85, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Tuesday Feb. 18th, 2014. She was born on Dec. 19, 1928. The youngest of three children born to Ralph and Gertrude (Tully) Wallace of Waukesha, WI. She grew up in Waukesha and attended Pius XI High School in Milwaukee, WI. In addition to her...
Linda Lane
Feb 18, 2014
Madison- Linda Diane Lane, M.D., North White Wolf Woman (Anishinaabe given), was set free to return to her beloved home, Shambala, on February 18, 2014, a beautiful sunny day from the cliffs high above the Pacific Ocean. There she joined with the great whales and dolphins, playing and dancing, as they too were returning home. The sky that...
Reva Schuetz
Feb 18, 2014
Reva Elaine Schuetz, age 85, was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born on February 13, 1929 in Madison; the daughter of Milton and Lillian (Dunn) Hustad. She married the love of her life Leslie Schuetz on October 24, 1946 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, and embarked on a wonderful adventure. Lifelong...
James Morgan
Feb 18, 2014
MADISON - James R. Morgan, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the age of 87. Jim was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to William and Caroline Morgan on June 13, 1926. He grew up on the shores of Lake Winnebago with five siblings, helping his parents through the depression years by...
Delma Steffensrud
Feb 17, 2014
Madison - Delma B. Steffensrud, n�e Nyhus, passed away peacefully on Monday February 17, 2014, at Meriter Hospital after a brief illness. She was 87, and a long-time member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Delma grew up on the farms of Green and Dane County, attended high school in Mt. Horeb, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She...
Susan Johnson
Feb 17, 2014
Sun Prairie - Susan Jo Johnson, age 49, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at UW hospital in Madison. Susan was born November 17, 1964 in Waupun, Wisconsin, the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Peters) Pautsch. She was united in marriage to John Johnson on September 4, 1999 in Madison. Susan operated the same small business in...
Richard Tolleson
Feb 16, 2014
MADISON - Richard L. "Dick" Tolleson, age 84, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2014 in Madison. He was born October 15, 1929 in Shawnee, OK the son of the late O.W. and Juanita (Casteel) Tolleson. Dick is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, and while focusing on his studies there, he met the love of his...
Edward Seiler
Feb 16, 2014
Waunakee/Dane Edward Seiler, age 83, died on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at his home in Waunakee. He was born in Lodi on Sept. 6, 1930 to Nicholas and Louise (Hochstein) Seiler. Ed served in the Army during the Korean War and was proud of his military service. He married Mary Hellenbrand on Oct. 13, 1953 and they recently...
Alice Parsons
Feb 16, 2014
Alice S. Parsons, age 89, entered into the presence of her Lord on February 16, 2014. Alice was born September 29, 1924, the daughter of late Rev. Lillard and Bernice (Edwards) Southern, in Smithland, Kentucky. After graduating from Hopkins HS, in 1942, she entered Asbury College. She was graduated in 1946 and then taught at Alvin Drew, a...
Phyllis Strandlie
Feb 15, 2014
Stoughton- Phyllis June Stoner Strandlie, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2014, with her family at her side. She was born in Wyandotte, Oklahoma on June 3, 1930, the youngest child of Edward and Bonnie Stoner. Phyllis met her husband, Lawrence "Sonny" Strandlie, in Denver where he was stationed at the U.S. Air Force base....
Violet Hovland
Feb 14, 2014
Madison - Violet L. Hovland, age 93, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on January 12, 1921 to Peter and Ella (Brahs) Lohr in Hartford, Wisconsin. After graduating from Prairie du Sac High School in 1938, Violet went on to receive a BA in Education from UW - Whitewater...
Dorothy Jerisha
Feb 14, 2014
Fitchburg WI / Sebring, FL: Dorothy Ann Jerisha (Dolinshek), age 95, passed away on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014, in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, reuniting with her husband Tony. Dorothy was born on November 19, 1918, in Joliet, Illinois, where she lived the majority of her life. Dorothy married Anthony F. Jerisha Sr. on November 15, 1947, following his return...
Harold Mathison
Feb 14, 2014
Verona - Harold Mathison, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on Friday, February 14, 2014, at the age of 81. He was born on April 8, 1932 to Clifford and Anita (Tallard) Mathison in Madison. Hal attended grade school at Hillcrest School, located 1 block west of Segoe Road on Mineral Point Road. It...
Marian Smythe-Baxter
Feb 14, 2014
MADISON- Marian Nicholson Smythe- Baxter (nee Dahlen) was born on August 26th 1920 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 14th 2014 in her home at Harmony Commons, Racine, WI. Marian was born and raised in Decorah, Iowa to Otto and Emelia Dahlen (nee Krogsund). She grew up on the family farm with her brother Ove,...
Katherine Burrison
Feb 13, 2014
Sun Prairie - Katherine "Betty" E. Burrison, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born in Bound Brook, New Jersey on June 14, 1933 the daughter of George and Margaret (Pawson) Youngman. She was united in marriage to John Burrison in Bound Brook,...
Gregory Simonis
Feb 13, 2014
Madison- Gregory C. Simonis, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Stevens Point on October 12, 1942, the son of Cyril and Dorothy Simonis. Greg graduated from P.J. Jacobs Senior High School and received his bachelor's degree from UW-Stevens Point. He enlisted in the...
James Orr
Feb 12, 2014
James William Orr, 66, recently of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2014, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Lackawanna, NY, on March 15, 1947 to James (Sr) and Hattie (Fischer) Orr. After graduation from Elmhurst High School, he served four years in the Navy on the USS Sea Lion. While...
Linda Guetzke
Feb 11, 2014
Stoughton- Linda Kay Guetzke, age 64, lost her seven month battle to Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at UW Hospital where she was surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison on October 8, 1949, the daughter of Russell and Carol Jene Johnson. Linda grew up on a family farm in the Stoughton area...
Kathleen Sweeney
Feb 11, 2014
MADISON - Kathleen o. "Katie" Sweeney, age 81, of Madison passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at her home. Katie was born in Long Prairie, MN. She worked as an Occupational Therapist with the State of Wisconsin. She is survived by her cousins, a worldwide multitude of friends whom she considered her family. Memorial donations to The Helen...
Betty Lackner
Feb 11, 2014
Mount Horeb - Betty J. Lackner, age 77, passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was born on March 12, 1936, in Vernon County, Viola, WI the youngest daughter of George Roy and Florence Adaline (Hunter) Hocking. In 1959 she married George Joseph Lackner of Madison, WI. Betty was...
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