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.
Janice Poole
Apr 10, 2013
Madison - Janice Marie Poole, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Girlies Manor in Cross Plains. She was born the daughter of Carl and Fredonia (Teach) Andreas February 10, 1924 in Prairie du Sac. She graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1943 and lived all of her adult life in Madison. Janice...
Steven Sell
Apr 10, 2013
On Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, Steven Alan Sell passed away at the age of 58. He was born on May 5th, 1954, to Helen and Edward Sell in Iola, Kansas. After graduating high school first in his class, Steve left Iola to attend the University of Kansas, where he earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts. He studied...
Rose Zerwick
Apr 10, 2013
MADISON - Rose Alice Zerwick, age 95, died as she had wished, at home surrounded by her four children on April 10, 2013. She was born on March 6, 1918 in Chicago and was adopted as an infant. She cherished her childhood, growing up on her loving adoptive family's farm near Carmel, Indiana with a lamb, dogs, cats...
Nancy Steffens
Apr 9, 2013
Nancy M. Steffens, 90, died on April 9, 2013 at Four Winds Manor, Verona, Wisconsin after a long illness. She is survived by three daughters and one son, Laura and husband David Uphoff of Madison, Wisconsin, Liz Norton of Madison, Wisconsin, Nann Steffens and partner Betsy Trowbridge of Madison, Wisconsin and Peter Steffens of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren,...
Tom Wright
Apr 9, 2013
Sun Prairie - Walter Thomas "Tom" Wright, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Oakwood Village East in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Stacyville, Iowa on May 11, 1921, the son of Walter Allen and Bess (Hanson) Wright. He attended the University of Iowa, then joined the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he served...
Charles Sweet
Apr 9, 2013
Charles Wesley Sweet died peacefully in his sleep on April 9 in Madison. He began the University of Wisconsin Army Special Training Program in 1943 after receiving a draft notice while studying at Michigan State University. Soon, he met Jean Holzschuh at a dance in The Memorial Union, marrying her in 1946 when he returned from combat in...
Dale Huffman
Apr 8, 2013
MADISON - Dale Ottis Huffman, age 63 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2013. At his home a residence that he shared with his longtime girlfriend, Laura Belch. He was born on Oct. 1, 1949 in Madison, the son of Fred and Silvia (Cox). Dale was an electrician for 35 years and a member of Electrical Workers...
Jay Julson
Apr 8, 2013
Stoughton- Jay E. Julson, age 82, died on Monday, April 8, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Center. He was born in Richland Co. Montana on September 15, 1930, the son of Oscar and Celia (Gunderson) Julson. Jay graduated from Gilmanton H.S. and UW Eau Claire. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. On...
Maureen Mengelt
Apr 7, 2013
Sun Prairie - Maureen F. Mengelt, age 52, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was born to Glenn and Mary Anne (Gross) Curran Sr. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Growing up, she attended Laconia High School, graduating in 1979. She then went on to attend UW River Falls, graduating in 1984 with a degree in Secondary...
Ronald Menick
Apr 7, 2013
Sun Prairie - Ronald Leroy Menick, age 82, passed away on April 7, 2013 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. Ronald was born on May 6, 1930 in Waukesha, WI the son of Clarence and Agnes (Kowalski) Menick. Ronald married his wife of 58 years, Betty on July 3, 1954 in Washington D.C. Ronald...
Margaret Koenig
Apr 6, 2013
Stoughton- Margaret H Koenig, age 79, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Watertown on July 26, 1933 the daughter of Theodore and Gretchen (Ohm) Nevermann. Margaret graduated from Watertown High School in 1951 and went on to Milwaukee County Hospital School of Nursing....
Colonel Wright
Apr 5, 2013
Sun Prairie - Colonel Harvey A. Wright, Retired, of Lakeland, Florida and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died April 5, 2013 at the age of 81. Harvey was born in Rudolph, WI on January 4, 1932 to Luther William and Cora Wright. He grew up near Neillsville, WI and later moved to Marshfield, WI. He married the former Joyce Sauer...
Mary Anderson
Apr 5, 2013
Stoughton, WI - Mary Ann (Olson) Anderson, age 74, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday April 5th 2013. Mary was born to Joseph and Laura (Myklejord) Olson in Stoughton on the 23rd of November 1938. She lived in Stoughton her entire life and took pride in her Norwegian heritage. Mary attended...
Orville Moen
Apr 4, 2013
Madison Orville D. "Ole" Moen, age 91, passed away Thursday April 4, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. He was born on April 16, 1921 in Madison, the son of Selmer and Cordelia Moen. He married Marian Olson on July 21st 1945 in Madison. Ole retired from MATC after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed stock car racing...
Kenneth Sachtjen
Apr 4, 2013
LOS ANGELES--Kenneth R. Sachtjen, age 63, passed away from heart failure on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his home in Los Angeles, CA. He was born on December 20, 1949, in Madison, WI, son of Kenneth M. and Beverly (Hult) Sachtjen. He attended and graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1968 and the School of Dentistry...
Jan Cannady
Apr 4, 2013
STOUGHTON--Jan A. (nee Mohrbacher) Cannady, age 67 passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Racine on August 7, 1945 the daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (Cepukenas) Mohrbacher. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine, Class of '63. Following graduation, she moved to...
Carol Kroehn
Apr 3, 2013
Middleton: Carol L. Kroehn, age 76, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 surrounded by the love of her family. Carol was born January 14, 1937, the daughter of Bentley and Frieda (Stegemann) Herbst in Milwaukee. She graduated from Custer High School, and was united in marriage to her dearest and best friend, Thomas A. Kroehn on November 17,...
Alena Nightoak
Apr 3, 2013
Marshall - Alena Ruth Nightoak, age 15, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 following a courageous struggle with depression and bullying. She was born April 22, 1997 in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Michelle Nightoak. Alena was a competitive gymnast for 4 years until the age of 11 and missed it with all...
Margaret Kohli
Apr 3, 2013
Madison - Margaret Ann Kohli, age 98, passed away on April 3, 2013 at Oakwood Lutheran Homes - West. Margaret was born in Monroe, WI on March 4, 1915, to parents Maud and Louis H. Kohli. She graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1937 and received her M.S. degree at the University of Urbana - Illinois....
William Mickey
Apr 3, 2013
MADISON - William "Bill" L. Mickey, age 81, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Sunny Hill Health Care Center. He was born May 8, 1931 in Madison, the son of Anthony and Amalia (Schneider) Mickey. Bill graduated from East High and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Bill retired from the sheet metal department...
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