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.
Mabel Frederick
Feb 25, 2013
Madison - Mabel A. Frederick, age 87 passed away unexpectedly at her on home on Monday, February 25, 2013. She was born on March 15, 1925, the daughter of Francis and Alice (Luther)Jackett. She was united in marriage to Edward Frederick on November 10, 1977. Mabel was a faithful member of St. Dennis Catholic Church, a member of...
Bonnie Swingen
Feb 24, 2013
Stoughton - Bonnie Lee Swingen, age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton after a brief struggle with ovarian cancer. She was born on September 28, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to Rudolph and Mildred Sprenger. She graduated from Stoughton High School. She attended Luther College until the death of her father....
Richard Heffernan
Feb 24, 2013
MADISON, WI - Richard Thomas Burch Heffernan, 48, of Madison, previously of Brooklyn, NY and Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 24, 2013, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, June Christy Burch Heffernan, and his two children, Ian Donald Burch Heffernan and Imogen Ann Burch Heffernan. He is...
Marvin Peterson
Feb 23, 2013
Madison - Marvin L. Peterson, age 89, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare, following a short illness. Marvin was born April 20, 1923 in Waupaca, the son of Martin and Lillie (Wanbon) Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nelda; and his daughter Sherry. Marvin is survived by his wife, Diana;...
Jerrem Maier
Feb 22, 2013
Cross Plains Jerrem "Jerry" Maier, age 71, died at his home on Friday Feb. 22, 2013. He was born on May 11, 1941 to George and Dorella (Kurt) Maier and grew up working the family farm. He was previously employed at Graber (Springs), Waunakee Canning Co. and Carl F. Statz. Following retirement he would sell at markets Fret...
Florence Hoff
Feb 22, 2013
STOUGHTON--Florence Hoff, age 87 passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born June 10, 1925 in the Town of Sumpter, the daughter of Christian and Anna (Baumgartner) Huber. Florence married Charles Hoff on July 3, 1954. Florence worked at Boreva Sportswear and Wickus Grocery in Baraboo before moving to Stoughton...
Mabel Dodge
Feb 22, 2013
DEERFIELD--Mabel Gladys Dodge, age 77 passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, February 22, 2013. Mabel was born on the family farm in Wazeka, Crawford County, WI on December 30, 1935, the daughter of the late Eldon and Nellie (Ward) Wayne. Mabel is survived by three wonderful sons, Eldon (Laurie) Dodge of Cambridge, Phil (Nancy)...
Lucas Puterbaugh
Feb 21, 2013
Waunakee Passed away unexpectedly on Thurs. Feb. 21, 2013 at his home. He was born on Jan 31, 1988 to Russ Puterbaugh and Jill (Unger) Puterbaugh. He graduated from Portage Academy in 2006. He loved to golf and would do so at every opportunity. He had a passion for cars, music and sports. Survivors include his dad Russ...
Esther Kaplan
Feb 21, 2013
Esther Alk Kaplan, died on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at age 97. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on August 20, 1915, she graduated from Green Bay East High School as valedictorian of her class in 1932 and from the University of Wisconsin with an economics major and Phi Beta Kappa honors in 1936. Esther married Louis Kaplan in...
Sally Hein
Feb 20, 2013
McFarland--Celestine "Sally" Hein, age 95 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Mom was born in Greenville, WI on July 17, 1917, to Rudolph and Wilhelmina (Bauer) Trauba. Mom grew up in a small town under the stern, watchful eye of a patriarchal German father. Being the...
Royal Rotter
Feb 20, 2013
Madison - Royal Rotter, age 88, died peacefully at home on February 20, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee on June 19, 1924, the sixth of eight children, to Louis and Sarah Rotter. He graduated from Washington High School in 1942, then came to the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Fast-tracked by the U.S. Army, he received his...
Carol Paul
Feb 19, 2013
Sun Prairie - Carol Elizabeth (Theilig) Paul, age 75, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2013, while wintering in Venice, FL. She was born in Port Washington, WI on November 28, 1937 to George and Rosalia (Biever) Theilig. Carol graduated from Divine Savior High School in 1956. She was married to Merritt "Mert" Paul on April 18, 1959 in...
Alma Homburg
Feb 19, 2013
Cottage Grove /Madison - Alma F. Homburg, age 93 passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on December 8, 1919 in Cottage Grove, the daughter of Edward and Emily Seling. On January 2, 1920, Alma was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church by Reverend C. Mardorf and then was confirmed at Hope...
Teresa Pellino
Feb 18, 2013
Madison - Teresa A. Pellino escaped from the grip of Pancreatic Cancer on Monday, February 18, 2013 while visiting her dear friends Deb Gordon and Myra Enloe in Seattle. Terri was born in Harrisburg, Penn. on June 28, 1956, the youngest of four children. The family moved to Camarillo, Calif. in1967. She was given the opportunity to leave...
William Werner
Feb 17, 2013
William J. Werner William J. Werner, age 77 of Cottage Grove passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Thelma Werner. Bill leaves behind his wife of 53 years, DeAnna, children: Paula J. Rottinghaus (Paul) of Kentucky, William J. Werner II of Indiana, Scott J. Werner (Jessica)...
Mildred Althen
Feb 17, 2013
Mount Horeb - Mildred Irma Althen, age 93, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at Ingleside Manor. Mildred was born June 13, 1919 in Milwaukee, the second of eight children of Gerhardt and Elsa (Lange) Prowatzke. Mildred was devoted to God and to her church, Gospel Lutheran, on the north side of Milwaukee, where she was a member for...
Howard Pettersen
Feb 17, 2013
MADISON - Howard Eugene Pettersen,................ Consummate teacher, volunteer, man of the water. Howard was born on January 8, 1922, in Everett, Washington, the son of Alvin B. Pettersen and Edythe C. Brown. He started sailing as a very young child in a sailboat made by his uncle. He took piano lessons, and learned gymnastics and swimming at the...
Rebecca Sweeney
Feb 17, 2013
Rebecca Elizabeth Koch Sweeney, 34. Becca, a doting mother and wife, a loving daughter, a giving sister, and a committed and true friend to all, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 after a courageous and resolute two plus year battle with Leukemia. Becca was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD attended Mark Twain Elementary, Patrick Henry Jr....
Elizabeth Dahlby
Feb 17, 2013
Madison - Elizabeth M. (Klein) Dahlby, age 93, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013 while at Oakwood Village East. She was born on November 14, 1919 in Burke Township, the daughter of Frederick and Susan (Schwartzenbach) Klein. On October 16, 1946 she and Rollin Dahlby were married in St. John's Lutheran Church Madison where she was a...
Delmar Schreier
Feb 16, 2013
Madison-Delmar Charles Schreier passed away February 16th , 2013 peacefully at his residence. Del was born in Stockton, Illinois July 22, 1919. As a senior in High School, Del was asked by the President of the Bank if he would work with them until he was drafted. Thus his career in banking began. His draft number came up...
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