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.
Kathryn Schroeder
Mar 3, 2013
Madison/McFarland - Kathryn Schroeder, age 92, passed away on March 3, 2013 while at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Kathryn was born on Jun 27, 1920 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Haskell and Althea (Silvers) Lee. She grew up in Akron, worked for 7 years at Marshall Fields in Chicago and resided in McFarland since 1959. She married...
Ethel Kalinske
Mar 3, 2013
Montello/Madison Ethel Kalinske, age 91, passed away at the Willows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sun Prairie on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Ethel was born February 5, 1922 in Montello to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt. She graduated High School in Montello in 1941. She worked as a cashier for Alexander's grocery store in Montello and many years...
Jessica Showers
Mar 3, 2013
Jessica Suzanne (Burr Knott) Showers, age 47, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jessie was born on October 16, 1965 in Augusta, Georgia, to Bernard and Susanne Burr. She met the love of her life David Showers and they were united in marriage on January 30, 1988. They celebrated their...
Martha Snyder
Mar 2, 2013
Madison- Martha R. Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Attic Angel Place, Madison. She was born on December 22, 1931 in Mankato, MN the daughter of Paul & Halcyon (Page) Rockey. Martha grew up in Mankato, MN. She was a graduate of Carleton College, Northfield, MN graduating in 1953 with a degree...
Grace Parragh
Mar 2, 2013
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Deborah Martin
Mar 2, 2013
Deborah S. Martin, age 65, of Madison, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 2, 2013. She was a resident at the Ingleside Nursing Home in Mt. Horeb, and was getting all dressed up to go with her husband to the HDSA Re-Prom at The Monona Terrace, an annual event to raise money and awareness for Huntington's Disease. Born December...
Lavina Fedele
Mar 2, 2013
Madison Lavina Fedele died at the age of 91 on March 2, 2013. Lavina was a cosmetologist. She started work at the beauty salon in Barons Department Store. As a single woman she then went on to open her own beauty shop which was next to Fedele's barber shop where she met her future husband Sam Fedele. They...
Mari Fuller
Mar 2, 2013
Stoughton- Mari Jayne Fuller, age 53, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Stoughton on April 23, 1959, the daughter of James and Donna Lombardo. Mari worked for American Family Insurance for the last 35 years. She had a passion for dogs, anything that involved being...
John Hoopes
Mar 1, 2013
Madison - Professor John Austin Hoopes passed away after a short illness on March 1, 2013. John was born in Berkeley, California on March 29, 1936. He received his BS from University of California, Berkeley, where he was a member and president of the Acascia Fraternity, and studied under many excellent professors such as Albert Einstein's son. He...
Rosemary Gardner
Feb 28, 2013
Cross Plains - Rosemary A. Gardner, age 65 was taken unexpectedly by heavenly angels on Thursday, Feb 28, 2013. She was born on November 2, 1947 in Boscobel, WI, the daughter of Herman and Frances (Manko) Wellner. On July 1, 1967, Rosemary was united in marriage to Brian R. Gardner at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Monona. She...
Dwight Zeck
Feb 27, 2013
CROSS PLAINS - After living his life to the fullest, Dwight D. Zeck passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 with family present. Dwight was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 26, 1942 to Anne and Walter Zeck, the first of four boys. The family moved to Eau Claire, WI where he attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth...
Steven Mihelich
Feb 27, 2013
Former Anchorage resident Steven M. Mihelich, 53, died February 27, 2013, in Madison, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. A service and burial is planned for May in Tower, Minnesota. Mr. Mihelich was born March 6, 1959 in Wurzburg, Germany, to John M. and Brigitta Mihelich. In August, 1972 he...
Ann Nania
Feb 27, 2013
Madison/ Carol Stream, IL- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ann Nania at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH AT THE ST. JAMES CHURCH, 1134 St. James Ct., Madison, on Wednesday March 6, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Tom Baxter officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday...
Richard Midstokke
Feb 27, 2013
Stoughton- Richard O. Midstokke, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He is survived by his sister, Rosalie (Peter) Roy of Stoughton. A Celebration of his life will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at First Assembly, 1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 (608)...
Gladys Maly
Feb 27, 2013
Deerfield- Gladys E. Maly, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She was born on the family farm in Deerfield on October 6, 1921, the daughter of Carl and Helga (Engelstad) Mikkelson. Gladys graduated from Deerfield High School and from Madison Business College. On May 4, 1946 she married Leonard Maly. Together they farmed in the...
Olga Bakawa
Feb 26, 2013
MADISON- Olga Bakawa, age 96, left this world peacefully on February 26, 2013 at her last home, Rest Haven Care Center, Verona, Wis. Her daughter Lois and son-in-law Charles were with her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael, parents, siblings, and other relatives. She is survived by her children Lois Evenson (Charles), Robert Bakawa...
Alice Kitchen
Feb 25, 2013
McFarland- I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes--I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! Job 19:25-27. Alice Kay (Neal) Kitchen went...
Mabel Frederick
Feb 25, 2013
Madison - Mabel A. Frederick, age 87 passed away unexpectedly at her on home on Monday, February 25, 2013. She was born on March 15, 1925, the daughter of Francis and Alice (Luther)Jackett. She was united in marriage to Edward Frederick on November 10, 1977. Mabel was a faithful member of St. Dennis Catholic Church, a member of...
Bonnie Swingen
Feb 24, 2013
Stoughton - Bonnie Lee Swingen, age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton after a brief struggle with ovarian cancer. She was born on September 28, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to Rudolph and Mildred Sprenger. She graduated from Stoughton High School. She attended Luther College until the death of her father....
Richard Heffernan
Feb 24, 2013
MADISON, WI - Richard Thomas Burch Heffernan, 48, of Madison, previously of Brooklyn, NY and Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 24, 2013, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, June Christy Burch Heffernan, and his two children, Ian Donald Burch Heffernan and Imogen Ann Burch Heffernan. He is...
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