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.
Kathleen Schiro
May 17, 2013
MADISON - Kathleen R Schiro, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday May 17th at the Aster Retirement Community in Cottage Grove after a brief illness. Kathleen was born on Nov. 23rd, 1926 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth Hogan. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1944. While driving in the Madison Area one...
Gordon Christensen
May 17, 2013
MADISON-Gordon R. Christensen, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2013. Gordon was born on March 28, 1924 in Dousman, Wisconsin, the son of Rolland (Dick) Christensen and Margaret (Krueger) Christensen. He grew up in Lake Mills, WI and lived there until moving to Madison in 1962 to eventually become president of Nickles Electric. After graduating high...
Arlene Diederich
May 17, 2013
Arlene Diederich, age 85, of Waunakee died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at her home. She was born in Sun Prairie on July 13, 1927 to Franz and Esther (Gross) Hebl . She married Werner Diederich on June 15, 1950 and lived all of her married life in Waunakee. Werner preceded her in death in 2011. Arlene worked...
Patti Berger
May 16, 2013
Patti Jo (Fields) Berger, age 46, of Cottage Grove passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1966 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Richard Fields and Bonnie Whitrock. She married Brian William Berger on May 16, 1987 in Madison, WI. Phenomenal cook, animal lover, fishing buddy, best friend and...
Christine Bucher
May 16, 2013
STOUGHTON--Christine Lynn Bucher, age 51 passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends at Oregon Manor. Christine was born in Madison on October 7, 1961 the daughter of Jerome and Diane (Skalitzky) Blied. She was a graduate of West High, Class of '80. She worked as a beautician for many years. She is survived...
Hans Bilger
May 15, 2013
Hans Rudolf Bilger 1935 - 2013 Madison/ Stillwater, Oklahoma - Hans R. Bilger, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Edeltraut, their five children and their spouses, and eleven grandchildren: Martin and Traci, daughter Chloe; Eva and Mike, children...
Virginia Guastella
May 15, 2013
MADISON- Virginia Delores (Giacalone) Guastella, passed away at the age of 90 on May 15, 2013. She was born in Beloit on June 28, 1922 to Giuseppe and Vita (Lena) Giacalone. Virginia met her husband, Russell Guastella, while working at Fairbanks Morse and they were married on June 5, 1943. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary...
Norma Klinge
May 14, 2013
Norma Klinge, age 99, passed away on May 14, 2013 at Artisan Assisted Living in Middleton. She was born February 2, 1914 in Houston, Minn. She was united in marriage to Melvyn Klinge on October 24, 1937. She worked the University of Wisconsin Hospital for 22 years. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Norma is survived...
Lawrence Danielson
May 14, 2013
Lawrence K. "Larry" Danielson, age 83 passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at the Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1930 in La Crosse, WI , the son of Elmer "Dan" and Mabel Danielson. Larry graduated from Readstown High School in 1948. After attending Vernon County Normal School he enlisted into...
Hugo Saarnio
May 13, 2013
On Monday, May 13, 2013, Hugo Verner Saarnio, age 93, died peacefully with family at his side. Hugo was a resident of Ironwood, Michigan and a snowbird of Waunakee, Wisconsin. Hugo enjoyed entertaining his Waunakee snowmobile friends and family at Hugo's Basement Bar. He enjoyed good conversation and a good cocktail. Hugo was an avid Packer fan, even...
Nancy Smedal
May 12, 2013
JANESVILLE--Nancy Berenato Smedal, 88, who lived most of her adult live in Stoughton and Fort Atkinson and spent her last three years in Huntington Place in Janesville, died Sunday at St. Mary's Janesville Hospital. Nancy was born March 25, 1925, in Hammonton, N.J., to Frank and Mary Berenato. She graduated from Hammonton High School in 1943 and graduated...
Terrence Glodowski
May 11, 2013
Terrence "Terry" Glodowski lost his 2 � year battle with Multiple Myeloma/Plasma Cell Leukemia on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Terry was born on February 16, 1955 to Tony and Edna Glodowski in Stevens Point, WI. He was united in marriage to Debra Paugh on August 28, 1982 in Stevens Point. Terry graduated from Pacelli High School in 1973...
Thomas Budden
May 10, 2013
Stoughton- Thomas M. Budden, age 58, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 1, 1955 the son of John and Adele (Runde) Budden. Tom graduated from Edgewood High School in 1973. He worked in the auto industry for many years in a variety...
Mary Robinson
May 10, 2013
Mary Alice Robinson, age 70 passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013, at Karmenta Exceptional Living Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mary Alice Robinson was born on December 7, 1942 to Velma Miller and Joe Miller in Hughes, Arkansas. She graduated from Hughes High School. Mary Alice Robinson was a foster mother, she loved cooking and sewing and her...
Eleanor Seekins
May 9, 2013
McFarland- Eleanor Seekins, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 19, 1923, the daughter of Earle and Catherine (Wilson) Peterson. Eleanor was a long time resident of McFarland and very active in the community. She was a devoted member of McFarland Lutheran Church. Eleanor enjoyed volunteering her time...
Loren Quam
May 9, 2013
Loren A."Al" Quam, age 71, of Waunakee passed away at his home on Thursday, May 9, 2013 following a long illness. He was born in Lodi, Wisconsin on October 19, 1941 to Alvin and Bernice (Thompson) Quam. Al graduated from Lodi High School and then served in the United States Army. He was employed for 37 years as...
John Anderson
May 8, 2013
Madison - John Rodger Anderson, age 81, of Madison, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, at the Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born to Victor C. and Avis (Brickson) Anderson. He is survived by his wife, June, of 55 years; his sons Jeff (Elaine) and Jayson (Laurie), and daughter...
Doris Webster
May 7, 2013
Sun Prairie - Doris Ruth Webster, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on November 29, 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of William and Jacqueline (TeBeau) Longmeyer. Doris was united in marriage with Charles Webster on June 28, 1947, in St. Louis, MO. She was...
Gilbert Helt
May 7, 2013
Gilbert C. Helt, age 80, of Dane passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at a Madison Hospital. He fought the good fight against diabetes, hypertension, Parkinson's disease and multiple strokes. Gilbert was born on July 18, 1932 to William and Rose (Ripp) Helt. Gilbert married the love of his life, Carol Rauls on April 17, 1958 and...
Idell Stanek
May 7, 2013
Madison / Stoughton - Idell "Betty" Stanek, age 92, died after a very brief illness on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 21, 1920 to Otmar and Emma Merklein in Madison. Betty was united in marriage to Edward J. Stanek for 56 years, and he preceded her in death in 1996....
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