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.
Werner Schorr
Jul 21, 2013
Oregon/Madison - Werner P. Schorr, age 84, died on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born on March 1, 1929 to Moritz and Marta (Zbinden) Schorr in Cambria, Wisconsin and was raised with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters in Madison. He attended West High, joined the army at age 17 serving in post WWII Korea. After the...
Harry Rouse Sr.
Jul 20, 2013
Madison, WI/Savoy, IL - Harry R. Rouse Sr., age 96, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at his son's home in Savoy, IL. He was born December 23, 1916 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of John and Elizabeth (Gertsch) Rouse. On June 10, 1939, Harry was united in marriage to June Luedeke in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He served...
Rose Ferris
Jul 19, 2013
MADISON - Rose Marie Ferris, age 75, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare after a heroic 20 year battle with emphysema. Born in Ashland, Oregon on January 12, 1938 to Alfred Donald Ogden and Zeta Leona Firestone, Rose Marie was the youngest of five children. She married Charles Edwin Ferris on July 29, 1956. They...
Marion Shriver
Jul 18, 2013
Stoughton- Marion Jane Shriver, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Harmony Living Center of Stoughton. She was born on September 8, 1924, the daughter of Lyman and Christina Hawkinson. Marion was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was adored by all who ever met her. Marion never lost her sense of...
Carol Kehl
Jul 17, 2013
Madison - Carol Kehl, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at home. She was born on December 24, 1928 in Gratiot, the daughter of Norvald and Cleo (Heikam) Bjelde. Carol graduated from Edgewood High School in Madison. She worked for the Federal Department of Agriculture for over 20 years. Her focus was on her family....
Wayne Roohr
Jul 17, 2013
Wayne L. Roohr, age 78, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at his home in Madison after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease and later lung cancer. He was born on September 20, 1934 to John and Florence (Fancher) Roohr in the Town of Green Grove, WI. Wayne was an O.H.S 1953 graduate, attended Eau Claire State College,...
Ruth Johnson
Jul 16, 2013
Madison - Ruth Helen (White) Johnson, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. She was born April 15, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Maude (Stoddard) White. Ruth graduated from Tomah High School (1939) and from the UW-Madison in 1948 with...
Charles Reid
Jul 16, 2013
Charles W. Reid, age 90, was born on September 1, 1922 in Chicago, Ill., the only child of Charles W. Reid and Phamie (Anderson) Reid. He died on July 16, 2013 after a long illness. Charles took much pride in his Swedish and Scotch-Irish heritage and was the first American born generation on his father's side. He was...
Marie Kuemmerlein
Jul 16, 2013
Madison/Milwaukee - Marie L. Kuemmerlein, age 100, passed on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at South Pointe Health Care in Greenfield, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Professor Kenneth R Kuemmerlein. Marie is survived by her children, Jon (Mary Fallon) Kuemmerlein of Madison and Karol Kuemmerlein Lee of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Megan and Kaitlyn Kuemmerlein; and...
Janet Koletzke
Jul 15, 2013
MADISON/SANIBEL, FL Janet Koletzke, age 88, passed away on July 15, 2013 at Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI. She was a part time resident of Madison and Sanibel, FL. Janet was born in Appleton, WI and worked at Abbott Labs before marrying Max Koletzke in 1948. She was an avid bicyclist, sailor, skier, weaver, and recorder player. Janet is...
Mildred Griffin
Jul 15, 2013
Madison - Mildred G. "Midge" Griffin, age 97 was taken home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born on July 8, 1916 in Madison, the daughter of Adolph and Zepha (Howe) Domini. Midge was a lifetime Madison resident. She was united in marriage to Edwin Pauli on May 29, 1934. Together they...
Dorthea Kreger
Jul 14, 2013
DeForest Dorthea Kreger, age 78, entered eternal life on Sunday July 14, 2013 at AgraceHospice Care in Fitchburg after a long illness. She was born on October 5, 1934 in Medford, WI , the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Redwine) Graves. She married Ernest "Junior" Kreger on October 10, 1953 in Sun Prairie. Dorthea worked at Wisconsin Porcelain...
Alona Paydon
Jul 13, 2013
Alona Paydon passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in her sleep on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at age 55. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on March 13, 1958, the daughter of Allen Wayne and Beverly Mae Aebersold. She was united in marriage for 32 years to Robert W. Paydon in an outdoor ceremony on June 21, 1981 in...
Robert Campbell
Jul 13, 2013
Verona - Robert Evan Campbell, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2013 at his home, which he built. He was born on Dec. 12, 1928 in Madison, the son of Meirl E. and Myrtle B. Campbell. He married Patricia Joyce (Bryant) Campbell on May 6, 1950. Robert graduated from Madison West High School in 1947. After...
Burton Zipperer
Jul 12, 2013
Sun Prairie - Burton Earle Zipperer, age 85 passed away suddenly on Friday, July 12, 2013. He was born on August 9, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul and Lillian Rose (Becker) Zipperer. He attended college at the University of Platteville. In 1952, Burton was united in marriage to Carol Holt and together they raised four...
Timothy Bauer
Jul 12, 2013
Madison - Timothy John Bauer, age 58, died on Friday morning, July 12, 2013 with his wife Clare by his side after a valiant battle with cancer. Tim was born on April 6, 1955 in Appleton, WI, the son of James and Rosalie (Boni) Bauer. He graduated from New Holstein high school in 1973. He attended the University...
Lois Sitter
Jul 11, 2013
MADISON Lois Marie Sitter, age 85 passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born August 30, 1927 in Milwaukee to the late Milton and Alma (Radke) Cramer. Lois attended Rufus King High School, class of '45. She worked in real estate for 35 years in the Milwaukee area. Lois is survived by her loving husband,...
Sharon Barker
Jul 10, 2013
STOUGHTON--Sharon S. Barker, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Paterson, New Jersey on May 7, 1935 the daughter of Joseph J. and Ruth A. (Speirs) Seyer. She was united in marriage to Irvy T. Barker on July 15, 1954 in Hawthorne, NJ. Together they raised a son, I. Thomas...
Margaret Burns
Jul 10, 2013
Margaret I. "Maggie" Burns, age 62, passed on July 10, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Maggie was born on December 7, 1950 in Madison , the daughter of Benjamin and Virginia (Dalton) Burns. Maggie was a longtime Madison resident. She graduated from East High School in 1969. She worked 35 years as a Certified...
Paul Olsen
Jul 9, 2013
Belleville - Paul A. Olsen, age 55, passed away on July 9th, 2013. Born on August 3, 1957. He grew up in Madison. He married his wife Carol on August 3rd, 1988 in Madison, WI. He currently owned Growing Edge Greenhouses and Airborne Skydiving in Lancaster, WI. The survivors include his wife of 25 years Carol, his parents...
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