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.
Leonard Laufenberg
Jul 4, 2013
Waunakee - Leonard J. Laufenberg, age 91 passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Meriter Hospital following complications from Alzheimer's. He was born on March 26, 1922 in the Town of Berry, the son of Peter and Gertrude (Endres) Laufenberg. On August 29, 1959, Leonard was united in marriage to Agnes...
Glenn Hagen
Jul 4, 2013
Pleasant Springs- Glenn W. Hagen, age 79, went to be with his Savior and Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 18, 1933, the son of Palmer and Ellen Hagen. Glenn attended the Western Koshkonong Lutheran Day School and graduated from Stoughton High School. He had a love of sports,...
Ardith Franklin
Jul 4, 2013
Stoughton- Ardith L. "Ardie" Franklin, age 65, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, July 4, 2013 with her husband by her side. She was born in Dodgeville on December 4, 1947, the daughter of Albert and Clara Kienitz. On October 15, 1966 Ardith married Donald Franklin at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Avoca. Ardie enjoyed fishing,...
Mary Goodavish
Jul 3, 2013
Madison: Mary Goodavish, age 59, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born in Milwaukee May 4, 1954 to James and Dorothy (Lasch) Goodavish, and graduated from St. Joan Antida High School, Milwaukee in 1972. Mary worked as a project manager at Monona State Bank, and earlier for US Bank. Mary loved...
Hannelore Ellison
Jul 3, 2013
Madison - Hannelore Ingrid Ellison, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Faith Living Center in Sun Prairie. She was born February 8, 1927 in Hamburg, Germany. Hannelore is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Millsap and son-in-law, Mick; sister-in-law, Dorothy Wheaton; nephews, Gary and Kevin Wheaton and niece, Robin Wheaton. Her family would like to...
David Roal
Jul 3, 2013
Madison - David L. Roal, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at his home in Madison. He was born March 24, 1939 in Owen, Wisconsin, the son of Herbert and Harriet (Taylor) Roal. He served in the military in the 1960's. In 1965 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor's Degree...
Frances Richardson
Jul 2, 2013
Frances E. Richardson, age 100, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Castle Rock on April 5, 1913 to Charles and Ellen (Thompson) Johnsrud. Frances attended teacher training in Fennimore. In 1937, she was united in marriage to Jack Richardson, and they moved to Madison....
Abraham Gross
Jul 2, 2013
Madison - Abraham G. Gross Sr, age 88, passed away on July 2, 2013 at Trinity Senior Homes in Madison. He was born on November 28, 1924 in Longview, Texas to the parentage of the late Joseph Gross and the late Ruby (Allen) Gross. In 1942, Abraham graduated from Longview Colored High School in Longview, Texas. Abraham proudly...
Merlyn Gray
Jul 2, 2013
MADISON - Merlyn "Mike" D. Gray, age 82, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. He was born on January 13, 1931 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Mike graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Mike served in the Army during the Korean War at the Chemical Center in Aberdeene Proving Ground in Maryland. He later taught mathematics...
Hans Panofsky
Jul 1, 2013
HANS E. PANOFSKY (Curator Emeritus of Africana at Northwestern University Library) Hans E. Panofsky, librarian and curator from 1959 to 1990 of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University, died peacefully on July 1, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin with family at his side. He was 87. Hans was born January 30, 1926 in Berlin,...
Dale Tellefson
Jun 30, 2013
Much to the sorrow of family and friends Dale K. Tellefson, age 72 of Sun Prairie, passed away on Sunday June 30, 2013 after a short illness at Agrace HospiceCare with Joan and Steve by his side. He was born on August 13, 1940 in Ft. Atkinson, WI the son of Willard and Hazel (Draeger) Tellefson. Dale graduated...
Clifford Linker
Jun 30, 2013
CLIFFORD R. LINKER, 92, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his home at Oakwood Village West in Madison. Cliff was born in Davidson, OK on September 27, 1920. He attended school in Oklahoma before receiving a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. He graduated during WWII, and was commissioned as a naval officer in the...
Rosemary Landin
Jun 29, 2013
Rosemary L. Landin, age 76 passed away on Saturday June 29, 2013 at Belmont Nursing Home. Rosemary is survived by a son, Michael l. Landin, sisters, Frances McKenzie and Sharon Bruns; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. As per Rosemary's wishes, there will be no services. Rosemary also requested no obituary so this notice is from...
William Schlotthauer
Jun 29, 2013
William "Bid" M. Schlotthauer, 87, of Madison, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Funeral services will be at 10 am Tuesday, July 9th at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Middleton with Monsignor Douglas Dushack officiating. A private burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Madison. Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm...
David Shafer
Jun 28, 2013
Madison - David C. "Dave" Shafer, age 66 passed away far too soon following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. He was born on February 25, 1947 in Madison, the son of Robert C. and Evelyn P. (Alexander) Shafer. On March 26, 1965, Dave was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Barbara...
Dale Dybevik
Jun 28, 2013
STOUGHTON Dale D. Dybevik, age 79 passed away at home surrounded by family Friday, June 28, 2013. He was born in Stoughton on June 24, 1934 the son of Peter and Alma "Sut" (Nelson) Dybevik. He spent his life on the farm East of Stoughton. He attended Wheeler Prairie grade school and graduated from Stoughton High School in...
Louis Swedarsky
Jun 27, 2013
Madison - Louis Herman Swedarsky, age 69, passed away on Thursday, June 27. Louis was born on July 26, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. He was adopted 8 days later by loving parents David and Belle Swedarsky in South Bend, Indiana. Louis grew up with his two brothers, Sheldon and Leonard. He often shared fond memories of helping his...
Marilyn Urban
Jun 27, 2013
McFARLAND/WESTPORT Marilyn J. Urban, age 77 passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at her home. She was born in Janesville on January 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Donald and Sadie (Maxwell) Cox. She was married to Frank Urban for over 50 years. He preceded her in death in 2010. Marilyn is survived by her daughters Susan...
Thomas Zopfi
Jun 26, 2013
Thomas H. "Tom" Zopfi, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 after a long battle with ALS ( Lou Gehrig's disease). Tom was born August 7, 1947 in Elgin, Illinois, and was the son of the late Harold and Bernice (Schimanski) Zopfi. Tom was married to Diane M. Helleckson on August 14, 1971....
William Krause
Jun 26, 2013
Elcho, Wis. - William J. "Bill" Krause, age 82, of Elcho, WI,, entered into the loving arms of our Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton, WI. Born March 11, 1931, to the late Helen and Jacob Krause. Bill graduated from Elcho High School, and together with his father Jacob and son Jeff...
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