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.
Beatrice Leach
Jan 31, 2013
Cottage Grove-Beatrice C. Leach, age 88, passed away on January 31, 2013 at Kindred Heart Senior Living. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Madison the daughter of Gaetano & Mae (Haskins) Musillami. She grew up in Madison's Greenbush neighborhood. Beatrice was united in marriage to Chester Leach on August 27, 1945 in Fayetteville, Ark. They made...
Bonifacio Nino-Gonzalez
Jan 30, 2013
Bonifacio "Boni" Niño Gonzalez, 55 entered into rest on January 30th, 2013 at his home in Sun Prairie, WI surrounded by his family. He was born in Sombrereta Zacatecas, Mexico on May 14th, 1957 to Cipriano Niño and Amelia Gonzalez. "Boni " as he was often called was the third of 10 brothers and sisters, most of whom...
Mary Martin
Jan 30, 2013
Life began for Mother Mary Lee Martin in Greenville, MS on February 2, 1917 to her proud parents, Rev. John Black and Mary Black who welcomed her in the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She also joins four brothers: Eddie, Paul, Walter and Henry T. Black four sisters: Maggie Lybell, Bess Blake, Theresa Hayes, and...
Mark Berghammer
Jan 29, 2013
Madison - Mark S. Berghammer, age 56 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born on September 22, 1956, the son of Harold and Lidia (Testolin) Berghammer in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mark was employed at Alkar-DEC in Lodi, Wisconsin. He is survived by his mother; Lidia Berghammer, a sister; Sheila Albin,...
Verlyn Kahl
Jan 29, 2013
Stoughton- Verlyn Emil Kahl, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Berry Township on May 23, 1927, the son of Emil and Lavona (Harmening) Kahl. Verlyn enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII and served his country in the Pacific on the...
Audrey Braun
Jan 28, 2013
Audrey Braun, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday Jan. 28, 2013 at Tivoli Health Care Center in Portage, WI. She was born on July 9, 1940 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Daulin and Amanda Smith. Audrey married Einer Braun on August 4, 1960. She enjoyed growing flowers and gardening. She also love to cook and bake and that...
Frances Julseth
Jan 28, 2013
STOUGHTON- Frances E. Julseth, age 91, entered her heavenly home on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Skaalen Home after surviving many strokes. She was born in the family home on October 11, 1921 the daughter of Charles and Mary (Hunt) Johnson. Frances graduated from Stoughton H.S. in 1939. She was a contented homemaker and wife of Howard Julseth....
Joseph Marselle
Jan 27, 2013
Stoughton- Joseph David Marselle, age 33, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was born in Rockford , IL on February 8, 1979, the son of David and Donna (Saviano) Marselle. Joseph graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1997. On June 19, 2001 he married Rebecca Faber. Joseph worked for International Labor Union Local 464 for over...
L. Lins
Jan 27, 2013
MADISON- Dr. L. Joseph Lins, age 94, Professor Emeritus, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, died on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on October 11, 1918, at Spring Green, Wisconsin, the son of the late Leo J. and Eva (Schwartz) Lins. He married the former Loretta M. Witzko at St....
Harvey Tesar
Jan 26, 2013
Harvey D. Tesar, age 78, died on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1934 in Prairie du Chien to Charles and Margaret (Karnopp) Tesar. He married Marjorie (Weber) Pulvermacher on May 21, 1977. Harv was previously employed at Rollermatic Welding and Waunakee Alloy until his retirement. He restored and collected John...
Linda Alred
Jan 26, 2013
Waunakee/Lodi - Linda Lee Alred, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 26, 2013. She was born in Algona, Iowa on November 24, 1953, the daughter of Walter and Janice Klinker. She grew up in a variety of places and spent many years in Bethany, Missouri raising her children, then a short time in Bellevue, Nebraska, before...
Dorothy Lemon
Jan 26, 2013
Dorothy Walker Lemon passed away on Jan. 26, 2013 at Oakwood Village West from the affects of osteoporosis and polio. Dorothy was born in Medina, NY. She was the only child of LaVerne and Margaret (Gorman) Walker. She was close to her cousins, Helen, Ruth and Jane and regarded them as sisters. She graduated from Medina High School...
Robert Postel
Jan 25, 2013
Madison - Robert James "Bob" Postel, passed on at Madison's William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital Friday, January 25, 2013, at the age of 94, after a very brief illness. Born the youngest and only son of the five children of Frank Postel and Lois (Wheeler) Postel, Bob was a Madisonian, Dairyman, Badger Fan, and Packer-Backer to his core....
June Rynes
Jan 25, 2013
June Eleanor Rynes, 84, died Friday, January 25, 2013. She was born in Glidden, WI to Anton and Eleanor (Hannes) Ernest on June 17, 1928. June was a waitress in Madison when she met and married Raymond Rynes on November 3, 1952. June worked as a nursing assistant in Stoughton for 14 years and then as a waitress...
Robert Patterson
Jan 24, 2013
Madison - Robert George Patterson, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare Center. Bob was born March 9, 1938, in Madison to Hugh R. and Ruth (Pegg) Patterson. Following his graduation from Wisconsin High School, Madison, Bob served in the U.S. Navy on the battleship USS Wisconsin which was a highlight in his life....
Nancy Olson
Jan 24, 2013
Middleton/Madison- Nancy Olson age 73 passed away on Thursday January 24th 2013 peacefully at Middleton Village. She was born February 13, 1939 in Madison, WI. She was the only child of Carl Newell and Berta Mae (Newell) Wegner. She was proceeded in death by her husband Robert. She is survived by daughter Patti (Tom) Crawmer, daughter Jan (John)...
David Mulder
Jan 24, 2013
Stoughton - David J. Mulder, age 82 passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his home. He was born April 20, 1930 (Easter Sunday) in the Town of Lima, Sheboygan Co. the son of the late, James and Mary (Carmen) Mulder. Upon graduating from Plymouth High School he and two buddies decided to work their way to the...
Marian Mitchell
Jan 24, 2013
Madison - Marian Rae Mitchell, age 67, passed away peacefully at Karmenta Nursing & Rehab Retirement Homes on January 24, 2013. Marian was born in Madison, WI on Nov. 19, 1945, to parents Raymond and Dorothy Mitchell and was baptized and confirmed at the South Shore Methodist Church. Marion is a graduate of Madison Central High School. After...
Bernice Endres
Jan 23, 2013
ENDRES, BERNICE (Barney) The beautiful life of Bernice Evon (Wille) Endres, age 60, ended peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was surrounded and comforted by her beloved husband Dick and her cherished family as she was released from pain. Born March 20, 1952 in rural Middleton, the third child of Elmer and...
Katherine Helleckson
Jan 22, 2013
Katherine Mae Helleckson (Katie) was born to Floyd and Ila (Waite) Foat on May 23,1923 in Milwaukee and went to her Heavenly home on January 22, 2013. She graduated in 1941 from Central High School in Madison and married Allyn L. Vitense and then was employed by Ray-O-Vac in Madison. She married Burnette T. Helleckson on August 27,...
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