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.
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...
James Bitterman
Mar 18, 2013
Madison - Dr. James "Jim" W. Bitterman, age 84, was born January 7th, 1929 to Anthony and Lucinda Bitterman in Chesaning, MI. He passed away March 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lois, brothers Art, Robert, John, and sister Arlene Simmons. He is survived by his brother Dale (Geri) and sister Maxine (Ken)...
Paul Craig
Mar 18, 2013
Paul Craig, 79, passed away March 18, 2013. Paul was born July 4, 1933 in Oconomowoc, son of John and Pauline (Norseng) Craig. He attended Dartmouth College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Animal Husbandry. Paul was preceded in death by the love of his life, Carole. Paul was employed by Wilson Packing...
Lynn Graves
Mar 18, 2013
DEERFIELD--Dr. Lynn B. Graves Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2013. Lynn is survived by his two children, Bill (Jan Graves) and Nadia (Hartley Severns), as well as grandchildren Ian, Lauren and Shaye Graves, and Maya (Nestor Orellana), Aeron and Zoe Severns. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, brother, Harris, and sister, Virginia....
Henry Kalscheuer
Mar 18, 2013
Reverend Henry Norbert Kalscheuer entered eternal life on Monday, March 18, 2013 at the age of 79, peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on March 26, 1933 in Ashton, Wisconsin and is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Magdalen [Hellenbrand] Kalscheuer. After attending St. Peter Grade School in Ashton, Father Kalscheuer attended St. Francis Seminary...
David Tausig
Mar 18, 2013
Sun Prairie - David "Dave" Tausig, Age 62, died early Monday morning, March 18, 2013 at home after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on November 3, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Martin and Trude (Freund) Tausig. Dave married his best friend, Jeanne (Sanden) on April 12, 1976 in Las Vegas,...
Stanley Leer
Mar 18, 2013
Madison - Stanley T. Leer died March 18, 2013, at Oakwood Village University Woods. He was born August 22, 1918, in Viroqua, WI, the son of Selmer and Thea Leer. Stan served in the Air Corps, during World War II. During his Air Corps service he met his future wife, Sally (Sarah) Thompson in Grand Island, NE and...
Margaret Dumphy
Mar 17, 2013
Madison - Margaret Dumphy passed away March 17, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born June 7, 1915 in Clifton, New Jersey to parents Joseph and Sophie Pavlik. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dumphy; brothers Andrew Pavlik and John Pavlik; sisters Mary Veleber, Betty Burnham, and Anne Tkacz; and special friend Dudley...
Paula Scarr
Mar 17, 2013
Paula Abramson Scarr died on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the age of 81. She was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on December 13, 1931 to Morris and Celia (Cohen) Abramson. She attended Eau Claire High School where she played the cornet in the marching band. Her dachshund Fritz was her constant companion, sometimes following her to school...
John Boll
Mar 17, 2013
John Jorg Boll passed away at his home in Madison on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the age of 91. He was Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he taught from 1956 until his retirement in 1992. He was the author of numerous books and articles, including "Introduction to Cataloging," first...
Mark Engebretson
Mar 17, 2013
STEVENS POINT/ McFARLAND - Mark Engebretson, age 57, passed away at his home surrounded by loving family on Sunday March 17, 2013. Mark had been battling a very aggressive form of cancer the past few months. Mark was born in Stevens Point, on Sept. 21, 1955, to Darold and Lillian Engebretson and attended Stevens Point Area High School...
Frank Schwartz
Mar 17, 2013
Frank J. Schwartz, age 93, of Dane died on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at his home in Dane. He was born on April 1, 1919 to Joseph and Agnes (Wildenberg) Schwartz. He married Mary G. Wagner on May 24, 1945 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton and they recently celebrated their 67th anniversary. Frank farmed all of...
Mary Hansen
Mar 16, 2013
Madison - Mary A. Hansen, age 97, died on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. She was born on August 22, 1915 in Sun Prairie, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Wavra) Bennesh. Mary was united in marriage with Orvin Hansen on July 25, 1936. She worked for the State of Wisconsin in the...
Papa Clementi
Mar 15, 2013
Papa Phillip T. Clementi, 101, passed away on March 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 28, 1911 in Messina, Italy, the son of Stefano and Lucia (Marchesi) Clementi. He was united in marriage on September 11, 1937 to Dora Farino in Milwaukee. Papa Phil's soul exuded a passion for life. At a...
John Sarac
Mar 15, 2013
John Joseph Sarac, age 52, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his loving family. John was born on March 26, 1960 in Madison, son of Joseph and Joan (Kroetz) Sarac. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Overly on September 19, 1986 in Sun Prairie. John was a graduate from East High...
Young Morton
Mar 13, 2013
Young Cleve "Boe" Morton passed away on March 13, 2013. He was born on June 7, 1957 in Marquette, Michigan and grew-up on the "South Side" of Madison. He will be remembered for his smile, hopefulness, love of music, and athletic prowess. Boe offered everyone he met a sincere: "Everything's gonna be alright." His athletic accomplishments began as...
Hattie Simpson
Mar 13, 2013
McFarland- Hattie Marie Simpson, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Skaalen Home. She was born in McFarland on January 30, 1918, the daughter of Henry and Regina (Evans) Halverson. Hattie graduated from East High School in 1936. On September 21, 1938 she married Morris Simpson. Hattie was a member of McFarland Lutheran Church. Throughout...
Jeanne Schiro
Mar 12, 2013
Middleton - Jeanne Schiro, age 66 of Middleton, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was born August 31, 1946 in Madison, the daughter of Frank and Ann Schiro. She graduated from Edgewood High School in 1964. She married Jim Hoerres on October 13, 1983. After Jim died in 1986, Jeanne was more determined than ever...
Janice Gay
Mar 12, 2013
Janice Tollund Gay was born in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin on February 26, 1926 to Attorney Martin Tollund and Esther (Ranum) Tollund. She was a graduate of Mount Horeb High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. Over her extensive career, she worked for the Wisconsin State Journal, was a Children's Book Buyer for a Chicago publishing house, was...
Louise Soder
Mar 12, 2013
Madison-Louise M. Soder, age 86, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center , Fitchburg . She was a first generation American, born January 14, 1927 in Green Bay, WI to German parents, Max & Magdalena (Emmel) Richter. She was a graduate of East High School , Green Bay and Oshkosh State Teacher's College (now...
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