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.
William Hembel
Apr 2, 2013
Madison - William Henry Hembel ("Bill"), age 74, passed away at Agrace Hospice on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, succumbing to complications of frontotemporal dementia. Bill was a sensitive, intelligent and gifted man who faced the obstacles thrown in his path with courage, grace and good humor. From his parents he inherited a deep love of nature and the...
Joan Gullickson
Apr 2, 2013
Verona - Joan M. Gullickson, age 66, passed away on April 2, 2013 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center after a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born Jan. 13, 1947, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Robert and Rose Faltersack. After graduating from Sun Prairie High School, Joan married Dennis Gullickson and raised their three children, first...
Patricia Kramer
Mar 31, 2013
Madison - Patricia "Patty" Kramer, age 69, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer; she was surrounded by her family at UW Hospital. Patty was born in Milwaukee on May 30, 1943, to parents Genevieve and Walter Stumpf. She graduated from Marquette University in 1967 and, shortly thereafter, moved to...
George Box
Mar 28, 2013
Shorewood Hills - George E. P. Box "Pel", age 93, died on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at home. He was much loved and will be missed by many. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison. Pel was born in Gravesend,...
Jeanette Foster
Mar 28, 2013
Foster, Jeanette Raymond "Jimmy". MADISON. Jimmy Foster died Thursday, March 28 at the age of 90. She was born February 6, 1923, in River Forest Illinois, to Fred and Jeanette Raymond. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1945 and worked in the family's manufacturing business. She then began working for Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois, first...
Ronald Statz
Mar 27, 2013
Ronald Statz, age 77, of Waunakee passed away Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 after a courageous year long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 16, 1935, to Carl F. and Helen Statz. Ron graduated from Waunakee High School in 1953 and married the love of his life, Tonetta Olson from Belleville, in 1959. Ron's passion for...
Armand Richman
Mar 27, 2013
Madison - Armand "Rich" Richman, age 85 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born on September 27, 1927 in Madison, the son of Morris and Bellle G. (Vein) Richman. On June 1, 1952 Armand was united in marriage to Frances Kuban. Together they raise four beautiful children. Armand was best known for his love...
Donald Pomeranke
Mar 26, 2013
Donald Charles Pomeranke, Dane, age 78, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Tues. March 26, 2013 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Donald was born on July 21, 1934 to Edward and Rozella (Thompson) Pomeranke. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Darrell Pomeranke; sister Marlene Schmidt; and...
Earl Anderson
Mar 26, 2013
McFarland- Earl M. Anderson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Earl was very involved with the Historical Society of McFarland and Cottage Grove. He was an active member and volunteer of the Hope Rod and Gun Club. Earl is survived by his long time companion, Virginia Starin. Funeral services...
Pearl Cross
Mar 25, 2013
Pearl Beatrice (Betty) Cross, age 92, died Tuesday, March 25, 2013, at her son's home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, following a long struggle with pulmonary problems. She was born on May 7, 1920 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the oldest of six children of Carl Otto Pack, Jr. and Pearl Edythe (Weston) Pack. For most of her...
Nerissa Victor
Mar 24, 2013
Nerissa Chudacoff Victor, known as Riss, died peacefully at the age of 94 after a short illness on Sunday, March 24, at Coventry Village in Madison. Born in Marinette, WI, she lived in Madison most of her life. In 1939, she married Meyer (Mike) Victor, who was for many years the owner of Victor Music on State Street...
Barry Roberts
Mar 23, 2013
Madison - Barry Roberts, age 43, died on Sat., March 23, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. Barry was born on Oct 7, 1969 in Wisconsin Rapids. He had an inquisitive mind and spent most his life in pursuit of knowledge. He was an accomplished musician. He also enjoyed performing as a stand-up comic. Barry like to bring people together...
John Lapotka
Mar 23, 2013
John Lapotka died peacefully on March 23, 2013 at the age of 96. He was the oldest of five children born to Russian immigrants, Taras and Xenia Lapotka. He lived a full life that presented so many fascinating challenges and opportunities. Through it all, he lived life to the top. He always knew exactly how to make the...
Kristin Leclercq
Mar 23, 2013
Kristin Muma Leclercq, 58, died on Saturday, March 23, 2013, after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer in January 2012. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and moved to Madison in 1967 with her mother and sister. Her father, Ralph Edward Muma, Jr., was killed in a mid-aicollision when Kristin was not quite three years old....
Skyler Beene
Mar 21, 2013
EDGERTON--Skyler Wesley Beene passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at age 26. He was born in Austin, Texas on April 25, 1986 to Katherine Johnson-Hackner and Wesley L. Beene. Skyler's Texas roots made him a die-hard Cowboys fan, yet his time in Wisconsin also made him an avid Brewers fan. He lived for music and passionately...
Sarah Cutler
Mar 20, 2013
Madison - Sarah Cutler, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Sarah was born September 6, 1917, in Gary, Ind. She was the daughter of the late Max Katz and Bertha (nee Pesselnick) and wife of the late Harry Cutler, sister of the late Hyman (Phyllis) Katz and late Luba (Irving) Minkow. She is survived by...
Edward Boldon
Mar 20, 2013
NAPLES, FL- Edward Ivan Boldon, Jr., M.D., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend died peacefully, with his wife by his side on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in Naples, FL, at the age of 87. Ed married Lorrie Whitsitt Boldon on October 11, 2003. Ed and his wife, Lorrie, spent the last 3 years in Naples. Dr....
Marjorie Riley
Mar 20, 2013
Madison - Marjorie Riley, nee Buchanan, beloved widow of Robin O. Riley died March 21, 2013. Marjorie worked for many years for the Wisconsin Supreme Court where she made many lasting friends. Her Bridge Club thrived for about 60 years. She was a vibrant lady who enjoyed everyone she met and she loved living in Oakwood Village West....
Mary Hall
Mar 20, 2013
Mary R. Hall, 85, of Heritage Independent Living Apartments, Oakwood Village West passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Mary was born in Huntington, Indiana the daughter of Kenneth F. Triggs and Laura Marie Poucher, both deceased. Mary graduated from DePauw University. She was active throughout her life in her P.E.O. sisterhood...
Eleanor Fix
Mar 19, 2013
Madison - Eleanor "Ellie" E. (Pomplun) Fix, age 97, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Agrace. Eleanor was born on March 4, 1916 to Emil and Ida (Mike) Pomplun in Newton Township, Marquette Co. the sixth of six children. She was baptized by Rev. Plische in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Springfield Township. Instructed and confirmed in Westfield...
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