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.
Ida Bloedow
Jun 10, 2013
Ida Marie Bloedow of Madison passed away on Monday June 10, 2013 at her home from complications due to diabetes and heart disease. She was born on March 31, 1935 in Madison, WI the daughter of Sylvester Blankenheim and Josephine Brashi. She married Donald Bloedow on May 16, 1959 in Madison. Ida graduated from Central High School. She...
John Henning
Jun 9, 2013
Deforest - John (Jack) Victor Henning, a loving husband and father of two, died Sunday, June 9th 2013 at 3:21 AM at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, WI. Jack, 54, was born and raised in Janesville, WI. He worked in the IT field, and loved his current job and his co-workers at North Country Business. Jack had fought...
Betty Seldal
Jun 9, 2013
Seldal, Betty J., passed away on June 9, 2013 surrounded by family after a two year battle with cancer. She was born April 25, 1928 to James and Mildred (Barton) Bell in Wyocena, WI. She graduated from Portage High School in 1944 where she played in the high school marching band. On November 29, 1947 she married Russell...
Harry Ludwig
Jun 9, 2013
Harry Ludwig, age 92, died at home of Parkinson's Disease on June 9, 2013. His second wife Rita Reffner took loving care of him during his final years with infinite kindness and grace. Harry was born in Chicago in 1921. He and his twin brother Ben were the youngest in a family of 8 children and all of...
Betty Batson
Jun 8, 2013
Betty Ann Batson, nee Beitzel, 80, passed away at home on June 8, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband, John; her beloved children, Martha (Steve), David (Laura), and Mary (Bill); her cherished grandchildren, Jack, Elizabeth and Tommy Anderson, Ella and Fred Batson, Alice, Zach and Sally Herman; and her brother, Robert....
Brent Petty
Jun 8, 2013
Sun Prairie, WI - Brent E. Petty, Age 28, died Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2013 at home. He was born February 1, 1985 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Everett and Marian (Spring) Petty. Brent worked in commercial construction and spent a short stint in retail. He was free spirited and enjoyed spending time with his friends, his...
Marvin Cleave
Jun 7, 2013
Marvin E. Van Cleave, age 90, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village, East, June 7th, 2013. The son of Guy James and Verna (Johnston) Van Cleave, Marvin was born December 8, 1922, in Montezuma, Iowa. After graduating high school as the valedictorian, he attended Central College in Pella, Iowa, on a Des Moines Register & Tribune scholarship, earned...
Paul Aulik
Jun 6, 2013
Madison - Paul C. "Doc" Aulik, age 65 passed away on June 6, 2013 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 4, 1948, the son of Robert and Mary (Butter) Aulik in Madison, Wisconsin. Paul proudly served in the United States Army and used his talents as a medic during the Vietnam War....
Pearl Haas
Jun 6, 2013
Sun Prairie - Pearl E. Gosdeck-Haas, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 16, 1926 in Columbus, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herbert and Esther (Heiden) Mann. In August of 1942, Pearl was united in marriage to Albert Gosdeck. Together they raised five children. For...
Christon Pertzborn
Jun 5, 2013
Christon E. Pertzborn, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Wed. June 5, 2013. She was born on Jan. 24, 1985 to William and Sandy (Wipperfurth) Pertzborn. Survivors include her parents; a brother Jason (girlfriend Nicole Smith); her boyfriend Dan Molden and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Herbert and Mabel (Tesch)...
Lawrence Sargent
Jun 5, 2013
Deerfield/Cottage Grove- Lawrence W. Sargent, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born in Mayville on May 20, 1928, son of Wendell and Anna Sargent. Lawrence served his country during WWII in the Merchant Marines. On February 28, 1948 he married Marian Anderson. Lawrence was a charter member of the...
Janet Studesville
Jun 4, 2013
Long time Madison businesswoman and educational supporter Madison - Janet Studesville, age 68, a long time resident of the Madison area, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 along with her husband, Alfonso Studesville, in a tragic motorcycle accident in rural Texhoma, Texas. They had been married for almost four decades and were a constant presence in the...
Alfonso Studesville Jr.
Jun 4, 2013
Lifelong Community Activist and Educator Madison - Alfonso (Al) Studesville, Jr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in rural Texhoma, Texas along with his wife, as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident, while traveling to see the Grand Canyon. He was best known for his gregarious personality, his deep rich voice and infectious laugh. He...
Arthur Schultheis
Jun 4, 2013
Arthur Eugene "Art" Schultheis passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2013 from health complications related to kidney disease. Art was born October 15th 1922 in Washburn WI to Eugene and Loretta (Posey) Schultheis. His family subsequently moved to Columbus WI, where Art graduated from Columbus High school. After graduation, Art began a 40-year career with the Wisconsin Telephone...
Carol Campbell
Jun 4, 2013
Carol Evelyn Campbell went to Heaven on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at age 87. She was born in Monroe on July 26, 1925, the daughter of Raymond and Nellie (Ault) Fey. She was united in marriage to David Campbell on March 13, 1947. Together they farmed for nearly 30 years in Southern Wisconsin. Carol enjoyed a variety of...
Barbara Hazard
Jun 4, 2013
McFarland/Stoughton- Barbara P. Hazard, age 74, passed away on June 4, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Madison on April 2, 1939, the daughter of Donald and Gladys Arendsee. Barbara enjoyed working as a waitress. She was devoted to her family. Barbara loved a good mystery movie, anything to do with forensics, and playing BINGO...
Patricia Davidson
Jun 3, 2013
MIDDLETON - Patricia Ann "Patty" Davidson, age 62, passed away peacefully at the Agrace Hospice Center on June 3, 2013, as a result of complications from a rare form of Parkinson's Disease known as Multiple Systems Atrophy. Born on January 6, 1951 in Madison to the parents of Harry E. Manzer and Virginia (Johnson) Manzer, she was the...
Roger Engelstad
Jun 3, 2013
Roger Warren Engelstad, a life-long resident of Deerfield / Cambridge, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013, at the age of 89. The cause of death was acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which he courageously fought for over two years. Roger was born on July 5, 1923, the first son of Bendie and Julia (Spilde) Engelstad. He grew up...
Margaret Stowell
Jun 3, 2013
Margaret was born on April 16, 1951 to William Joseph and Jessie Strahl McCabe in Madison Wi. She was a loving daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, dear friend, and soul mate. Through her journey of life she attended St. Patrick's Grade School and East High School in Madison, Wisconsin. She worked for the Department of Corrections...
Rosalind Zerofsky
Jun 2, 2013
Rosalind Zerofsky passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2 at the age of 64. Rosalind was born on April 30, 1949 in Milwaukee. She attended UW Madison, graduating with a BA in psychology. She moved to Philadelphia and obtained an MA in clinical psychology at Temple University. She then returned to Madison where she worked for CUNA as...
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