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.
Marvel Edwards
Dec 21, 2012
McFarland/Stoughton Marvel A. Edwards, 97, completed her life journey on December 21, 2012, at her residence at the Skaalen Sunset Home in Stoughton. She was born June 30, 1915, at the Stoughton Hospital, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants, Mike and Josie Stolen. She and her sisters, Gertrude and Louise and brother, Olaf, helped with the family farm in...
Juliette Kohn
Dec 20, 2012
Juliette Kohn, age 92, died December 20, 2012. Born November 7, 1920 in Bronx, New York, She attended James Monroe High School and the Yiddish supplemental Sholem Aleichem school. She studied physiology at Hunter College and eventually attained a Master's of Science in Education. A mother, teacher, and guide to everyone who met her, Juliette was a builder...
Richard D.P.M.
Dec 20, 2012
MADISON- Dr. Richard (Dick) M. Katz, age 83, died peacefully, with family present at Agrace Hospice of Fitchburg Thursday morning December 20, 2012 following the rapid progression of lung cancer diagnosed in September 2012. He was born February 25, 1929 in Milwaukee to Nathan Katz and Esther (Siegel) Katz, with Yiddish as his first language. He was gregariously...
James Lindgren
Dec 19, 2012
James S. Lindgren, age 68, of Madison, died unexpectedly but peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Meriter Hospital after a stroke. It appears the Mayans were a bit off on their prediction - the world did indeed end on Wednesday. He was born on January 1, 1944 in Portage, Wisconsin, to...
Joseph Ketarkus
Dec 18, 2012
Joseph (Joe) Ketarkus, 64, passed away on December 18, 2012. He was born December 23, 1947 in Racine, Wisconsin, the first child of Joseph Ketarkus and Jean (nee Johnson) Ketarkus, married Karin (nee Beyerstedt) on January 30, 1971 in Madison, WI. Joe is survived by his wife Karin of Madison, WI, sons Joe (Becky) and Christopher, also of...
Dorothy Cary
Dec 18, 2012
Madison - Dorothy "Do" Balch Josheff Cary, age 90, died on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Oakwood Village West. At her request there will be no funeral, and a gathering will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be published on Sunday.
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Eldean Milward
Dec 18, 2012
Middleton - Eldean M. Milward, age 88, of Middleton died on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, under the kind and compassionate care of Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. The second of five children born to Leonard and Martha (Hoffman) Zuehlke, Eldean was born on July 20, 1924 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Eldean graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1942....
William Birkinbine
Dec 18, 2012
Sun Prairie - William Haner "Buck" Birkinbine died peacefully on December 18, 2012 with his loving family by his side at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1922 in New Rockford, North Dakota, the son of Robert and Neva (Maynard) Birkinbine. His farming family moved to Lodi, Wisconsin in 1927 and then they moved to...
Kay Martin
Dec 18, 2012
A lovely lady peacefully left this world on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Kathleen Mary (Walsh) Martin passed away surrounded by love at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab in Stoughton. Kay was born on February 22, 1925 in Cazenovia, WI where she was raised on a dairy farm. She married the love of her life, Jack, on June 5, 1948....
Delores Colbert
Dec 18, 2012
WAUNAKEE - Delores Elaine Colbert (Ulteig), age 88, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully with her husband at her side, at the Waunakee Manor Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Delores (or Dee) was born on December 1, 1924 in Walcott, N.D., to Henry and Marie (Gunness) Ulteig. Dee and her family moved to Tomah in 1944. Dee attended Moorhead State...
Duncan Godshall
Dec 18, 2012
Madison - William Duncan Godshall, age 91, died on December 18, 2012 at Alden Estates Nursing Home in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Duncan was born November 10, 1921 in Peshtigo, Wisconsin to Aurilla and George Godshall. He attended Peshtigo High School and then served in the Air Force in the South Pacific for three years during World War II. Several...
Dorothy Cary
Dec 18, 2012
Madison - Dorothy "Do" Jane Balch Josheff Cary died on December 18, 2012, at the age of 90, five days after suffering a stroke. Born and raised in Madison, she spent the last 37 years on Terry Place, a street and neighborhood she loved. She grew up on Keyes Avenue with her parents Leland Rella Balch and Margaret...
John Berg
Dec 17, 2012
Madison - John Michael Berg, age 63 passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 17, 2012. He was born on January 7, 1949, the son of Emil and Lillian (Engh) Berg and grew up in Viroqua, WI. John graduated from Madison East High School in 1967 and then served in the United States Army. He worked...
Carol Perry
Dec 16, 2012
Madison - Carol Mae Perry, age 70, passed away on December 16, 2012 while at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Cress Funeral Home - East Washington Chapel.
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Joyce Alme
Dec 16, 2012
Stoughton- Joyce E. Alme, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born on June 22, 1930 to her parents Stanley and Ella (Sponem) Hamilton on a farm in the Town of Vermont. On December 28, 1949 she was united in marriage to Vincent Alme at the Primrose...
Robert Gardill
Dec 16, 2012
Robert (Bob) Gardill, who was an honorary Waunakee resident, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter and her family on December 16th, his 84th birthday. Bob grew up and lived in Pittsburgh PA. After his retirement he never stopped working to help others. He always said yes to any favor that he was asked to do....
Barbara Smith
Dec 16, 2012
Madison - Barbara Lester Smith, daughter of Maude Aldrich and Clarence Brown Lester, born December 31, 1917 in Madison, WI, died on December 16, 2012 in Monona, WI. Preceded in death by husband Robert Carney Smith and son Mark Aldrich Smith. Survived by son Peter Lester Smith (Judith) of Sharon MA, daughters Jane Anne Smith (Kirk Elliott) of...
Dennis Noltemeyer
Dec 16, 2012
Dennis R. Noltemeyer, age 67, died on Sunday Dec 16, 2012 at his at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 29, 1945 to Wilbur "Red" and Inez Noltemeyer. He graduated from De Forest High School and served in the military. He married Shirley K. Endres on June 28, 1967. He had retired...
Sylvia Rodriguez
Dec 15, 2012
Sylvia P.Rodriguez, age 44, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was born May 18, 1968 in Sinton, TX. Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Perez; brothers, Rodolfo Perez, Rick Perez, Ray Perez; and sisters, Rose P. Ortiz, and Rita Perez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rayes and Augustina Perez, and a brother,...
Elaine Dewulf
Dec 15, 2012
After a valiant, 13-month battle with cancer, Elaine Agnes De Wulf, age 70, passed away on December 15, 2012, at home in Waunakee, WI surrounded by her family. She was born May 25, 1942, in Stanberry, MO, the daughter of Edward and Yvonne (Deiter) Klaas. Elaine was raised by her grandparents, Clyde and Agnes Deiter. She attended Stanberry...
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