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.
John Slater
Nov 16, 2012
Stoughton- John R. Slater, age 81, passed away due to a stroke on Friday, November 16, 2012. He was born on April 15, 1931 the son of Rex and Celia (Swenson) Slater. On June 13, 1953, John married Doris Rice. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served two years. John worked at...
June Quinn
Nov 15, 2012
Madison -June A. Quinn, age 85, passed away of bile duct cancer on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on October 8, 1927 in Madison, the daughter of Cecil and Rose (Simanek) Herling. June graduated from West High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. She worked in the 1947 Session of...
Genevieve Taylor
Nov 15, 2012
Genevieve (Fladen) Taylor, age 92, passed away Thursday, November 15th in Madison. She was born in Dodgeville , WI on January 26, 1920 to Ole and Gena (Hendrickson) Narveson. She graduated from East High School in 1937 and post graduate school in 1938. Genevieve married Christian Fladen on July 23, 1938 and raised 3 sons. They were married...
Jennifer Watts
Nov 14, 2012
Middleton - Jennifer Teresa (Parr) Watts, age 42, died unexpectedly on Wed. Nov. 14, 2012. Jennifer was a lifelong Middleton resident, attended Middleton High School and worked for over 20 years for Watts Landscaping Service. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Ann Watts; her boyfriend, Daniel (DJ) Mackin; her mother, Susan Bischoff (Dennis) Kowalke; a sister, Becky;...
Terry Koltes
Nov 14, 2012
Waunakee/ DeForest Terry Koltes, age 60, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Wed. Nov 14, 2012. He was born in Madison on Jan 13, 1952 to Otto and Meria (Bordson) Koltes. Private graveside services were held on Friday Nov 16, 2012 at Norway Grove Cemetery in DeForest.
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Trudy Erickson
Nov 14, 2012
Trudy Lee Leemkuil Erickson, age 64, died suddenly and unexpectedly at her Monona home, Wednesday, November 14. She was born in Burlington, WI, on December 9, 1947 the daughter of the late Wilbur and Margaret Hamilton Leemkuil. Trudy graduated from Burlington High School in 1966. She graduated from UW-Madison with honors (after almost failing her freshman year-- one...
Leo Skille
Nov 14, 2012
Fitchburg - Leo M. Skille passed away Nov. 14 2012 at Four Wind Manor Nursing Home. Leo was born April 17, 1928 in Earl, WI. He graduated from Spooner High School and enlisted in the WI Air Nat'l Guard in 1950. In 1951 he met his wife Marian at a St. Pat's dance, and they were married on...
Claudine Larson
Nov 13, 2012
Stoughton- Claudine A. Larson, age 71, passed on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born at Stoughton Hospital on August 24, 1941 the daughter of Kelly and Mabel (Halverson) Larson. Claudine enjoyed coloring and pushing her bicycle around the yard. She is survived by her sister, Ardell Westby; and nieces and nephews. Claudine was preceded...
Eleanor Rortvedt
Nov 13, 2012
Sun Prairie - Eleanor L. Rortvedt, age 99 passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 5, 1913 in Fairchild, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herman and Lisette (Zillmer) Klatt. On October 21, 1933, Eleanor was united in marriage to Oscar Rortvedt Sr. and together...
Arthur Dick
Nov 12, 2012
Madison - Arthur J. Dick, 89, entered eternal life on Monday, November 12, 2012, after a short hospital stay. Art was born on June 26, 1923, to Arthur J. Dick, Sr. and Edith Vanden Boom Dick. He grew up in Milwaukee and often spent vacations with his mother's family in Quincy, Illinois. He graduated from Messmer High School...
Mary Liposcak
Nov 12, 2012
MADISON - Mary Ann (Wickstrom) Liposcak, 79, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2012, at Meriter Hospital. Mary Ann was born on November 14, 1932 in Roselle, Illinois, to George and Vera (Nagel) Wickstrom. She grew up in Roselle and graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in 1949. She was an excellent student, skipping...
John Slack
Nov 11, 2012
Stoughton- John Cordts Slack, Major, U.S. Air Force (retired), born July 19, 1969, the day the United States of America landed the first men on the moon, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home in Stoughton, WI. John was a part of the Wounded Warrior program, Veterans Medical Center, Madison, WI. John's family expresses extreme gratitude to...
Lois Kath
Nov 11, 2012
Stoughton- Lois J. Kath, age 87, was called home to heaven on Sunday November 11, 2012. Born in Janesville on September 7, 1925, daughter of the late Alfred G. and Hazel H. (Leeder) Thiede. Member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Janesville where she was baptized, confirmed and later married the late Raymond H. Kath on October 27...
Patricia Bradley
Nov 11, 2012
Stoughton- Patricia Ann Bradley, age 70, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012. She was born on May 8, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Irene Gaulin. On May 12, 1962 Patricia married Donald Bradley. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Don; two daughters, Dawn (Matt) Davis and Colleen Bradley; two grandsons, Eric and Bradley...
Bonnie Milligan
Nov 11, 2012
STOUGHTON-Bonnie Ruth Milligan, age 94 passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Skaalen Retirement Home. Bonnie was born in Dunkirk Township on October 16, 1918, the daughter of the late Martin and Leda (Burull) Sperle. Bonnie and her sister, Elsie, lived on the farm her grandparents, Norwegian immigrants, settled. That farm was lost in the Great Depression, but...
Stephen Rowland
Nov 9, 2012
Stephen H. Rowland, lovingly known as Roller, 70 years of age and Nina M. Rowland, lovingly known as Nee Nee, 57 years of age, longtime residents of rural Muscoda passed away together Friday, November 9, 2012 north of Richland Center due to a tragic automobile accident. Stephen was born October 20, 1942 to Neal and Christine (Metropolis) Rowland...
Paul Heenan
Nov 9, 2012
Madison - Paul H. "Paulie" Heenan, of Madison, Wisconsin, age 30, died November 9, 2012. He was born August 29, 1982 in Madison, the son of John H. and Doris J. "Dorie" Heenan. He had recently returned to Madison after living in New York City for eight years. A graduate of Oregon High School, Paul was well known...
Irene Bothum
Nov 9, 2012
JUNEAU/STOUGHTON Irene S. Bothum, age 91 passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. She was born on September 5, 1921 the daughter of the late Gustav and Caroline (Wedvick) Moen. Irene was born and raised in the area of Rockdale and Cambridge. On July 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Robert Bothum at First Lutheran Church in...
Nina Rowland
Nov 9, 2012
Stephen H. Rowland, lovingly known as Roller, 70 years of age and Nina M. Rowland, lovingly known as Nee Nee, 57 years of age, longtime residents of rural Muscoda passed away together Friday, November 9, 2012 north of Richland Center due to a tragic automobile accident. Stephen was born October 20, 1942 to Neal and Christine (Metropolis) Rowland...
Robert Schoepp
Nov 9, 2012
Waunakee/Westport - Robert J. Schoepp Sr. after 95 active years died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday November 9, 2012. Bob was born on May 3, 1917 to John and Pauline (Loeser) Schoepp in Roxbury, Wisconsin. He grew up on the family farm on Fish Lake, the spoiled youngest sibling of sisters Corine and...
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