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.
Mary Anderson
Apr 5, 2013
Stoughton, WI - Mary Ann (Olson) Anderson, age 74, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday April 5th 2013. Mary was born to Joseph and Laura (Myklejord) Olson in Stoughton on the 23rd of November 1938. She lived in Stoughton her entire life and took pride in her Norwegian heritage. Mary attended...
Orville Moen
Apr 4, 2013
Madison Orville D. "Ole" Moen, age 91, passed away Thursday April 4, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. He was born on April 16, 1921 in Madison, the son of Selmer and Cordelia Moen. He married Marian Olson on July 21st 1945 in Madison. Ole retired from MATC after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed stock car racing...
Kenneth Sachtjen
Apr 4, 2013
LOS ANGELES--Kenneth R. Sachtjen, age 63, passed away from heart failure on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his home in Los Angeles, CA. He was born on December 20, 1949, in Madison, WI, son of Kenneth M. and Beverly (Hult) Sachtjen. He attended and graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1968 and the School of Dentistry...
Jan Cannady
Apr 4, 2013
STOUGHTON--Jan A. (nee Mohrbacher) Cannady, age 67 passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Racine on August 7, 1945 the daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (Cepukenas) Mohrbacher. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine, Class of '63. Following graduation, she moved to...
Carol Kroehn
Apr 3, 2013
Middleton: Carol L. Kroehn, age 76, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 surrounded by the love of her family. Carol was born January 14, 1937, the daughter of Bentley and Frieda (Stegemann) Herbst in Milwaukee. She graduated from Custer High School, and was united in marriage to her dearest and best friend, Thomas A. Kroehn on November 17,...
Alena Nightoak
Apr 3, 2013
Marshall - Alena Ruth Nightoak, age 15, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 following a courageous struggle with depression and bullying. She was born April 22, 1997 in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Michelle Nightoak. Alena was a competitive gymnast for 4 years until the age of 11 and missed it with all...
Margaret Kohli
Apr 3, 2013
Madison - Margaret Ann Kohli, age 98, passed away on April 3, 2013 at Oakwood Lutheran Homes - West. Margaret was born in Monroe, WI on March 4, 1915, to parents Maud and Louis H. Kohli. She graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1937 and received her M.S. degree at the University of Urbana - Illinois....
William Mickey
Apr 3, 2013
MADISON - William "Bill" L. Mickey, age 81, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Sunny Hill Health Care Center. He was born May 8, 1931 in Madison, the son of Anthony and Amalia (Schneider) Mickey. Bill graduated from East High and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Bill retired from the sheet metal department...
William Hembel
Apr 2, 2013
Madison - William Henry Hembel ("Bill"), age 74, passed away at Agrace Hospice on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, succumbing to complications of frontotemporal dementia. Bill was a sensitive, intelligent and gifted man who faced the obstacles thrown in his path with courage, grace and good humor. From his parents he inherited a deep love of nature and the...
Joan Gullickson
Apr 2, 2013
Verona - Joan M. Gullickson, age 66, passed away on April 2, 2013 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center after a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born Jan. 13, 1947, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Robert and Rose Faltersack. After graduating from Sun Prairie High School, Joan married Dennis Gullickson and raised their three children, first...
Patricia Kramer
Mar 31, 2013
Madison - Patricia "Patty" Kramer, age 69, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer; she was surrounded by her family at UW Hospital. Patty was born in Milwaukee on May 30, 1943, to parents Genevieve and Walter Stumpf. She graduated from Marquette University in 1967 and, shortly thereafter, moved to...
George Box
Mar 28, 2013
Shorewood Hills - George E. P. Box "Pel", age 93, died on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at home. He was much loved and will be missed by many. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison. Pel was born in Gravesend,...
Jeanette Foster
Mar 28, 2013
Foster, Jeanette Raymond "Jimmy". MADISON. Jimmy Foster died Thursday, March 28 at the age of 90. She was born February 6, 1923, in River Forest Illinois, to Fred and Jeanette Raymond. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1945 and worked in the family's manufacturing business. She then began working for Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois, first...
Ronald Statz
Mar 27, 2013
Ronald Statz, age 77, of Waunakee passed away Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 after a courageous year long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 16, 1935, to Carl F. and Helen Statz. Ron graduated from Waunakee High School in 1953 and married the love of his life, Tonetta Olson from Belleville, in 1959. Ron's passion for...
Armand Richman
Mar 27, 2013
Madison - Armand "Rich" Richman, age 85 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born on September 27, 1927 in Madison, the son of Morris and Bellle G. (Vein) Richman. On June 1, 1952 Armand was united in marriage to Frances Kuban. Together they raise four beautiful children. Armand was best known for his love...
Donald Pomeranke
Mar 26, 2013
Donald Charles Pomeranke, Dane, age 78, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Tues. March 26, 2013 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Donald was born on July 21, 1934 to Edward and Rozella (Thompson) Pomeranke. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Darrell Pomeranke; sister Marlene Schmidt; and...
Earl Anderson
Mar 26, 2013
McFarland- Earl M. Anderson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Earl was very involved with the Historical Society of McFarland and Cottage Grove. He was an active member and volunteer of the Hope Rod and Gun Club. Earl is survived by his long time companion, Virginia Starin. Funeral services...
Pearl Cross
Mar 25, 2013
Pearl Beatrice (Betty) Cross, age 92, died Tuesday, March 25, 2013, at her son's home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, following a long struggle with pulmonary problems. She was born on May 7, 1920 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the oldest of six children of Carl Otto Pack, Jr. and Pearl Edythe (Weston) Pack. For most of her...
Nerissa Victor
Mar 24, 2013
Nerissa Chudacoff Victor, known as Riss, died peacefully at the age of 94 after a short illness on Sunday, March 24, at Coventry Village in Madison. Born in Marinette, WI, she lived in Madison most of her life. In 1939, she married Meyer (Mike) Victor, who was for many years the owner of Victor Music on State Street...
Barry Roberts
Mar 23, 2013
Madison - Barry Roberts, age 43, died on Sat., March 23, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. Barry was born on Oct 7, 1969 in Wisconsin Rapids. He had an inquisitive mind and spent most his life in pursuit of knowledge. He was an accomplished musician. He also enjoyed performing as a stand-up comic. Barry like to bring people together...
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