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.
Leonard Otteson
Feb 8, 2013
MCFARLAND--Leonard B. Otteson, age 92 passed away Friday, February 08, 2013. He was born in Crosby, ND on August 8, 1920 the son of the late Andrew and Alice (Nelson) Otteson. He attended Cooksville grade school and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of '38. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during WWII. He...
Susan Vaughan
Feb 7, 2013
VAUGHAN, SUSAN (MARY) Madison - Susan Vaughan was born January 7, 1946, and died February 7, 2013, of natural causes. Susan is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Keeley) Trygstad and grandson Malcolm Trygstad, as well as former husband Martin Drapkin, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by parents Eleanor and Robert Vaughan and partner Tom...
Margaret Brown
Feb 7, 2013
Windsor - Margaret C. Brown, age 93 passed away at her home on Thursday, February 7, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 14, 1919 in Dane, the daughter of John and Margaret Hyslop. Margaret was united in marriage to Walter Trevor Brown on June 5, 1948. Together they resided in Seattle,...
Stephen Myrah
Feb 6, 2013
Middleton-Stephen Arant Myrah died of heart disease on February 6. Steve was a true lover of life, and all that it had to offer. Despite health limitations in the past few years, Steve continued to enjoy fishing off bridges in the local trout streams, reading the NY Times daily cover to cover, painting miniature soldiers, watching the many...
Frank Bucaida
Feb 6, 2013
Frank Bucaida passed away on February 6, 2013 in his adopted winter home city of Bonita Springs, Florida. He leaves behind his wife Joann (nee Straus), two daughters Amy Bucaida (Fred Bauer) and Beth Bucaida (Paul Konopacki), one son John Bucaida, sister Vinnie Thousand (Larry Jerdee), grandchildren Morgan Swanstrom, Alec Swanstrom, Michelle Konopacki, Peter Konopacki, Sophie Bucaida, Ted...
Jean Mattison
Feb 5, 2013
STOUGHTON--Jean E. Hogie Mattison, age 89, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1923 in her home at 501 W. Main St., Stoughton. Her parents, Josie Aasen Larum Hogie, and John Hogie, had moved to Stoughton from their farm at the intersection of Route 138 and Hogie Road south...
Jean Meloy
Feb 5, 2013
Meloy, Jean MADISON - Jean Meloy died on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Rest Haven Health Care Center with her daughter, Donna and granddaughter, Shana at her side. Jean was born February 2, 1918 in Price County Wisconsin to Dan and Mabel Nusbaum. She was the fourth of eight children. Jean attended the University of Wisconsin and...
Merlin Guthrie
Feb 4, 2013
STOUGHTON--Merlin Raymond Guthrie, age 88 passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born in Boyd, WI on April 30, 1924, the son of Arthur and Mae (McGivern) Guthrie. He married E. Patricia Smola. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Ann's Catholic...
Irene Georgeson
Feb 4, 2013
Sun Prairie - Irene M. Georgeson, age 85 passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Jesse Palm and Helen (Brown) Palmer Farnsworth. In 1948, Irene was united in marriage to George R. Georgeson. He preceded her in death...
Lawrence Graham
Feb 4, 2013
Lawrence J. Graham, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Agrace HopsiceCare. He was born on October 7, 1936 in Portage, WI. He grew up in Hayward. His family moved to Madison where he graduated from West H. S. in 1954. He attended the U.W. Madison where he was a member of the DU...
Gladys Mcdowell
Feb 4, 2013
Gladys Ola (Jones) McDowell "Maudie," age 70, passed away with her 4 daughters by her side on February 4, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. Gladys was born on June 16, 1942 in Earle Arkansas to Leo Jones and Lottie Mae (King) Jones. After her mother died at a young age, her family relocated to Gary,...
Ronald Brandt
Feb 3, 2013
McFarland- Ronald L. Brandt, age 43, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center. He was born in Madison on April 16, 1969, the son of Gordon and Carol (Gjermo) Brandt. Ron graduated from McFarland High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, being a volunteer for the McFarland Fire...
Rosalie Ager
Feb 3, 2013
Madison-Rosalie E. Ager, 92, passed away on February 3rd at Sebring Assistive Living in Madison, WI. She was born on March 11, 1920 and grew up in Logansport, Indiana. After high school she moved to Detroit, MI and worked as a secretary at the Mahon Corp. where she met her husband. Rosalie married Ivan Ager in 1945 in...
Ruth Malcolmson
Feb 3, 2013
Verona-Ruth Ann "Cookie" Malcolmson, age 70, passed away at the University Hospital-Madison Emergency Room at 12:02 a.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2013 after a protracted and extensive lung disorder. She was born in Chicago, IL on September 11, 1942, the daughter of Glennon, Sr. and June Headley. Ruth Ann was married to Frederick C. Malcolmson on November 18,...
Joshua Frazer
Feb 3, 2013
Joshua David Frazer passed away unexpectedly at his home February 3, 2013. Josh was born August 19, 1988 the son of David and Jill Frazer. Josh attended Madison Memorial High school and most currently enrolled at ITT Technical College. He was looking forward to graduating this spring and moving to Colorado where he could cheer on his Denver...
Thomson Nchang
Feb 3, 2013
Madison-Thomson Nchang, age 40 died at work of a cerebral aneurysm on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Thomson was born on May 5, 1972, in Cameroon, Africa to Agnes Lum and Clement Nchang. He grew up, attended school, and lived and worked in Africa until 2007, with the exception of several years of work in Holland. The love of...
Ida Hagen
Feb 2, 2013
Stoughton- Ida M. Hagen, age 84, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Stoughton on April 13, 1928 and was the daughter of Gladys and Arne Valstad. Ida graduated from Stoughton High School. She worked as the secretary of the Stoughton Junior Fair for many years. Ida...
Minnie Lucontreras
Feb 2, 2013
Minnie LuContreras, age 80 years, was born on August 8, 1932 to the late Noah and Elnora Henderson. She received Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and after returning to him later in her life she became a disciple of Christ positively affecting the lives of all family, friends and enemies she knew with...
Richard Nordness
Feb 2, 2013
Sun Prairie- Richard J. Nordness, age 76, passed away unexpected on February 2, 2013 at the St. Mary's Emergency Center, Sun Prairie. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Madison the son of Richard & Irene (Krause) Nordness. Dick was united in marriage with Lea Miller on February 21, 1976 in Las Vegas, NV. He was a...
Deborah Huonker
Feb 2, 2013
Sun Prairie - Deborah A. Huonker, age 44, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born on July 10, 1968 to Edward and Donna (Danne) Gregoire. Debbie was a swimmer most of her life. She received a full scholarship to swim at Illinois...
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