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.
Dennis Presser
Feb 16, 2013
Madison - Dennis W. Presser age 54, passed away on February 16, 2013 suddenly from natural causes at his home in Madison. He was born on November 10, 1958 in El Paso, Texas, the son of William and Joan (Hamilton) Presser. Dennis faithfully served his country for over 20 years as an Army Infantryman, serving both in active...
Mary Bartholomew
Feb 16, 2013
Mary Jean Bartholomew, age 88, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Madison. She was born on April 21, 1924 to Frederick and Marion (Wilcox) Bartholomew in Richfield, Minnesota. In 1945, Mary Jean graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota with majors in sociology and history. She was one of the first women allowed to take...
Dorothy Bjerke
Feb 15, 2013
Stoughton- Dorothy Bjerke, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Nazareth House. She was born in Stoughton on June 22, 1919, the daughter of Hans and Ethel (Reichert) Veium Jr. Dorothy graduated from Stoughton High School in 1937. She was employed at Stoughton Hospital and later was owner of House...
Donald Nichols
Feb 15, 2013
Madison-Donald Nichols on February 15, 2013 died of complications from Cirrhosis of the liver, caused by Hepatitis C. He lived an interesting and full life. Born in Madison, Conn. In 1940, then a small rural town, to Edward C. and Ruth N. Nichols, he grew up on a farm, a past he credited with his moral values and...
Frederick Hall
Feb 15, 2013
Edgerton-Frederick J. Hall, age 86, passed away at the Edgerton Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 15, 2013. He was born on June 21, 1926 in Madison the son of John & Marie (Haack) Hall. Fred was united in marriage with Beverly J. Weiser on May 18, 1991 at the Wisconsin State Capitol. He was employed with the City...
Barbara Dewey
Feb 15, 2013
Our queen abdicated her throne today. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, who will forever live larger than life itself, closed her last chapter on February 15, 2013. As tenacious as she was throughout her life she, no less, matched that same resolve; savoring every last morsel of life's bounty-- defying all odds--before her final farewell at 84 years...
Kathleen Swenson
Feb 14, 2013
Stoughton- Stoughton- Kathleen Rae Swenson (Elliott), age 66, of Stoughton, passed away on February 14, 2013 surrounded by her loving family, after a long and brave battle with leukemia. Kathleen was born March 26, 1946 in Stoughton to Arnold and Anna Swenson. She grew up and lived in Stoughton most of her life. During the last few years,...
Sherry Babington
Feb 13, 2013
Sun Prairie - Sherry L. Babington, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on December 9, 1956, the daughter of Walter and Shirley (Gilbertson) Kreger. Sherry was united in marriage to Russell Babington on December 10, 1977 in Sun Prairie. Sherry enjoyed time with family, her mini...
Patrick Elliott
Feb 13, 2013
SUN PRAIRIE - Patrick "Pat" Elliott, age 71, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at UW Hospital in Madison following an unexpected illness. He was born on July 6, 1941, in Prairie du Chien to John and Vila (Boylen) Elliott. Pat was the 7th child born to John...
Sing Yan
Feb 13, 2013
Sing Y. Yan, 84, of Madison, Wisconsin, died Wednesday February 13, 2013. He was born in China April 29, 1929 to the late Chun Cha Tau and Hui Yan. Sing began his career as a police officer for the Hong Kong Police Department. He immigrated to the USA spring of 1964 with his young family and supportive mother....
Esther Kemmerer
Feb 13, 2013
Madison/Waunakee-Esther C. Kemmerer, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Oakwood Village West, Madison. She was born on December 15, 1921 the daughter of Emil & Inga (Andersen) Sommers. Esther was united in marriage with Walter Kemmerer on September 13, 1941 in the Township of Bergen, WI and he preceded her in death on January...
Juanita Sadowski
Feb 11, 2013
EDGERTON/ WAUNAKEE - Juanita O. Sadowski, age 101, passed away Monday morning, February 11, 2013 at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, surrounded by her family. She was born July 15, 1911, in Urbana, IL to Louie and Amanda Bryant. On April 16, 1932, she was united in marriage to Andrew F. Sadowski. Andrew preceded her in death on...
Walter Deterding
Feb 11, 2013
Madison, WI - Walter C. Deterding, age 80, previously of Morton, IL, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI. Walt was born August 27, 1932 in Bluffs, IL to the late Rev. John and Salome (Schwagmeyer) Deterding. After high school, he...
Teresa Childers
Feb 10, 2013
Norwalk - Teresa Childers, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was born on October 30, 1929 to Lawrence and Helen (Weedon) Gallagher in Washington D.C. Teresa was united in marriage to Glen Childers, who preceded her in death in 2004. She worked at Norwalk City Hall as a utility clerk after her children left...
Scott Sawyer
Feb 10, 2013
Madison - Scott Lyman Sawyer, 66, passed away after a long battle with lung disease Sunday, Feb. 10 at Agrace HospiceCare with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 27, 1946 in Ridgeway, PA, the son of Milford (Joe) and Virginia (Gina) Sawyer. He joined the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic after graduating from...
Lawrence Acker
Feb 10, 2013
Lawrence "Lorny" Acker, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison following a brief illness. He was born on October 29, 1926 in Ashton to Frank X and Helen (Spahn) Acker. He married Tharsilla "Sally" Endres on September 28, 1950. Lorny was born, raised, and took over the family farm, he enjoyed...
Arthur Pundt
Feb 9, 2013
Stoughton - Arthur B. Pundt, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 9, 2013 at UW Hospital. He was born August 6, 1927 in Belvidere, IL to Arthur and Elsie (Ettner) Pundt. Art graduated from Belvidere High School in May 1945. He entered the US Army on his 18th birthday, August 6, 1945. He served his country...
Kenneth Marks
Feb 9, 2013
MADISON - Kenneth Marks, age 62, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at UW Hospital. Ken was born in Lafayette, Indiana to James and Marilyn (Kaul) Marks. He grew up in Madison, the oldest of four boys, the Marks Brothers. Ken attended UW Madison and UW Milwaukee, earning a degree in Architecture, and worked for several architectural...
Edward Gilbert
Feb 9, 2013
The world became a little bit colder as the Lord called home one of His most kind souls. Though our loss and sadness is deep, it is greatly offset by the experience of the lucky few who were blessed with him in his life. Anyone who had the luck to call him family or friend is a better...
James Daniels Jr.
Feb 9, 2013
James Henry Daniels Jr. born December 3, 1946 and the first child of James H. Sr. and Mattie K. Daniels entered into eternal rest February 9, 2013. A graduate of West Division High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin he also attended the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater for two years followed by 2 years active duty in Vietnam as...
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