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.
David Fettig
Oct 11, 2012
David M. Fettig, age 33, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Madison. He was born July 13, 1979 the son of Mike and Karen (Doak) Fettig in Menomonee Falls, WI. David is survived by his wife; Beth, daughters; Nora and June, his parents; Mike and Karen Fettig, Fort Atkinson, brothers Samuel (Shari) Fettig, Fort Atkinson, and...
Christopher Pullar
Oct 10, 2012
Madison - Christopher F. Pullar, age 37, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. A zest for life, a passion for the task at hand, and a true love for family is what best describes our Son, our Life Companion, our Father, our Brother, our Cousin, our friend. Chris has been taken from us abruptly. And ours is...
Lois Lyans
Oct 10, 2012
Lois Lyans, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Belmont Nursing Home in Madison. She was born on May 6, 1920 to William and Mary (Townes) Brown in Scotsville, Kentucky. At the age of 10, Lois moved to Macomb, Illinois with her mother and siblings. She grew up in Macomb and graduated from Macomb High...
Dolores Lillge
Oct 10, 2012
Beloved teacher and friend to many, Dolores Mae Lillge, age 76, died and entered through the gates to everlasting life on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Dolores was born the daughter of Norman and Anna (Springstroh) Lillge on January 20, 1936 in Appleton WI. Dolores attended Wartburg College in Waverly Iowa and graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in...
Colleen Pawasarat
Oct 10, 2012
STOUGHTON--In loving memory of Colleen Anne Pawasarat who passed away from this life to eternal life October 10, 2012 after a brave battle with cancer. Colleen was born May 15th, 1939 and married her high school sweetheart in 1957, Douglas Pawasarat, who passed away in 2007. She was someone's child, someone's mother, someone's grandmother and everyone's friend; she...
Susan Matson
Oct 9, 2012
Susan A. Matson (nee Olson), age 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at her home. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2 until 5 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI 53705. A full obituary will be published at a later date.
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Layton Wittenberg
Oct 8, 2012
The family of Layton J. Wittenberg, PhD, formerly of Madison, Wis., is saddened to announce his passing on October 8, 2012 at age 85 in Hudson, Florida. He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. Layton is greatly missed by his wife Melsean, son Wayne (Carol) Wittenberg; daughters Melsean Wittenberg, and Laurel (Terry) Hunt; as...
John Meyers
Oct 8, 2012
McFarland- John T. Meyers, age 75, died on Monday, October 8, 2012 at home after a courageous bout with pancreatic cancer. John was born in Madison on February 21, 1937. He was a roofer for 25 years and a tile setter for 25 years. John was an avid fisherman and looked forward to his annual trip to Canada....
Mona Hoveland-Schoenicker
Oct 8, 2012
Stoughton/McFarland- Mona Christine Hoveland, age 101, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Skaalen Home. She was born on February 11, 1911, in Stoughton, a daughter of the late Gustave and Rena (Gullickson) Hellickson. Mona graduated from Stoughton High School in 1929 and was an honor student all four years. Following graduation, Mona moved...
Mary Dowdle
Oct 7, 2012
Madison - Mary Alice McCormick Dowdle passed away on Oct. 7, 2012, at the age of 78. She was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, the daughter of Dr. Stuart and Erma Alice (Lane) McCormick. Mary Alice graduated from Edgewood High School in 1952 and earned her RN degree in 1956 at St. Mary's School of Nursing...
Tyler Knipfer
Oct 7, 2012
Madison - Tyler Francis Knipfer, age 21, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2012 resulting from the injuries he sustained in an automobile/bike accident. Upon his passing, Tyler was a organ and tissue donor and was able to help five other individuals in the community. Tyler enjoyed the working outdoors and nature and working with his hands. He...
Ruby Korth
Oct 6, 2012
Ruby Mae Korth (nee Eide) age 89 died Saturday, October 6, 2012 due to complications with pneumonia. She was born on August 29, 1923 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Alma (Smithback) Eide. She was united in marriage to Milton Korth on October 5, 1940 in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her in death in 1995. Ruby was...
Max Filipkowski
Oct 6, 2012
Max Filipkowski, age 88, passed away Saturday October 6th with his loving family by his side. Max was a devoted father and husband for 61 years. He was a hard worker and was proud to serve his country in World War II. He is survived by his loving wife Irene (Ryllo), son John (Elizabeth), and grand daughters Alyssa...
James Knox
Oct 6, 2012
James Clarence Knox (November 29, 1941-October 6, 2012) Jim was born to Clarence and Gretta (McPherson) Knox in Platteville, Wisconsin. He married Kathleen (McCabe) Knox on June 14, 1964. They have two daughters Lezlie Knox (John Symms) and Sara Hook (Shawn Hook). He had two grandsons Alexander Symms and Corbin Hook. Other survivors include his brothers Clayton and...
Ruth Wiric
Oct 5, 2012
Sun Prairie/Pardeeville - Ruth Wiric, age 100, late in the afternoon on Friday, October 5, 2012, God had decided that heaven was ready for Ruth Wiric and he welcomed her with open arms. She was born on November 12, 1911, the daughter of John and Sophia (Marks) Hoppman. Ruth was united in marriage on May 27, 1939 to...
Elizabeth Gernon
Oct 5, 2012
Madison - Elizabeth B. Gernon, age 69, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at UW Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1943 in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Brainerd) Gernon. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Grace (David) Kufahl, Mandy (Tim) Mulhern, Tom Babcock, Vanessa Applewhite, and Kreszenz Littel; grandchildren, Ariel Kufahl, Kimberleigh...
Dennis Swatek
Oct 3, 2012
Cottage Grove - Dennis J. Swatek, age 43, passed away on October 3, 2012 at UW Hospital following a courageous battle with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). Dennis was born on January 23, 1969, in Madison, WI the son of Gerald and Judy Swatek. He was a graduate of Stoughton High Class of 1987 and was a three sport...
Suzanne Zimmer
Oct 3, 2012
Madison - On October 3, 2012, Suzanne Zimmer passed away, just one day after her 66th wedding anniversary. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her, but especially her husband, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Suzanne was born Edith Suzanne Peters on December 13, 1925 to Perry Peters and Helen Tracy Peters in Gregory, South...
Emily Herschleb
Oct 1, 2012
Madison-Emily Herschleb, age 91, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on October 1, 2012. Just days before her death, she had a full calendar and had been working on poetry--her passion. Emily was born May 14, 1921 in Cassville, Wisconsin and graduated from Cassville High School. She attended Ripon College in Wisconsin and Cox Business School in Tuscon, Arizona....
John Peterson
Sep 30, 2012
Madison - John L. Peterson died on Sunday, September 30, 2012. He was born January 24, 1929 in Waseca, Minnesota to Lawrence R. and Lida (Ericson) Peterson. He married Carolyn Johnson July 18, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He leaves two children; a son, Mark, married to Ryia (Ross) and a grandson Jake; a daughter, Elinor, married to Michael...
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