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.
Kathleen Harstad
Sep 24, 2012
Madison - Kathleen L. Harstad, age 74, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2012 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1938 to Alden and Idella (McNeight) Moore in Stratford, Wisconsin. Kathy grew up in Waukesha, and was a graduate of Waukesha High School. Kathy married Robert W. Harstad, and they raised three children. She was...
Jason Rogers
Sep 24, 2012
Stoughton- Jason Rogers, age 34, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 24, 2012. Jason was born in Indiana, attended school in Sun Prairie and spent most of his adult life in the Madison area. He was employed by Tailored Living LLC, where his carpentry skills and hard work were highly valued. Jason loved motorcycling, mechanics, Red...
Doris Obrecht
Sep 24, 2012
Stoughton - Doris Venden Obrecht, age 79 of Stoughton, made her journey to heaven on September 24, 2012 to be reunited with her husband Jim, whom preceded her in death on February 7, 1964. She went on to raise their 4 children whom survive, Julie (Bill) Kortte of Oregon, Steven Obrecht of Santa Rosa, CA, Gary Obrecht of...
Carole Anderson
Sep 23, 2012
Cottage Grove - Carole Jean Anderson, age 76, died on September 23, 2012 while at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Carole was born on November 18, 1935 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Walter and Florence (Johnson) Sprengel. She married Richard Anderson On December 22, 1961 in Chicago. Carole lived most of her life in Chicago...
Adalynn Anderson
Sep 23, 2012
Adalynn Paige Anderson was born without a heartbeat on September 23, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison WI. She weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and was 21.5 inches. Adalynn is the cherished daughter of Michael and Claudette Anderson and beloved sister of Taylor, Max, and Shelby. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 11 am to...
Sara Brooks
Sep 23, 2012
Sun Prairie Sara Jean Brooks (Ankrom) beloved wife, mother, grandmother and head cook passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 23rd. Sara loved her family first, all children and to cook. Now she has been called to serve in God's kitchen. Sara is survived by her husband of 54 years Ernie; children Mike (Cindy), Kathy (Jim) Janssen,...
Ruth Dykman
Sep 23, 2012
Madison - Ruth Anne Dykman, age 96, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on October 24, 1915, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Fielder) Piper. Ruth Anne had a vibrant alto voice and sang professionally as well as taught for many years. She was an accomplished tailor, sewing...
Richard Erdahl
Sep 22, 2012
Stoughton- Richard Erdahl, age 70, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at his home. He was born in Stoughton on September 18, 1942, the eldest son of Harvey and Doris (Pingel) Erdahl. Richard took pride working on the family farm and in Madison for 12 years before he retired. He enjoyed working with...
Kathleen Showers
Sep 22, 2012
Poynette/Madison - Kathleen "Kathy" P. Showers, age 73 passed away at her home on Saturday, September 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 17, 1938 in Madison, the daughter of Willis and Irene (McKeown) Sauk. On November 16, 1957 Kathy was united in marriage to Monte L. Showers. Kathy enjoyed snowmobiling,...
Michael Addams
Sep 21, 2012
Madison- Michael R. Addams, age 61, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born in Rockford, IL on January 15, 1951, the son of Rawleigh and Wiladean (Jackson) Addams. Mike is survived by his wife, Debra; son, Matt; daughter, Amy; special granddaughter, Ashley; mother, Wiladean Kilmar; sister, Joyce (Jerry)...
Dorothy Zehr
Sep 20, 2012
Pontiac, IL/Stoughton- Dorothy M. Zehr, age 85, of Pontiac, IL, formerly of Stoughton, died on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the ASTA Care Center of Pontiac, IL. She was born on February 16, 1927 in Stoughton, a daughter of Olaf M. and Marie A. (Severson) Hanson. Dorothy was educated in Stoughton schools. She married Harold J. Zehr on...
Joanne Cardall
Sep 19, 2012
Joanne H. (nee Harloff) Cardall, age 85, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was born in Madison on August 29, 1927 the daughter of the late Ruth Hoppman Harloff and Otto Harloff. She attended West High School and Beloit College. She was a highly regarded employee at First WI Bank, now U.S. Bank, where...
Russel Wagner
Sep 19, 2012
Russel Olson Wagner, age 94, left this earth on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Russ was born on February 18, 1918 in Racine, Wisconsin to Nicholas Bacon Wagner and Kjisten Olson Wagner. Russ graduated from high school in Racine and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where he earned a BS, MS and eventually a PhD...
Lorena Mcnamara
Sep 19, 2012
Madison - Lorena May "Rena" McNamara -age 90, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Rena was born on May 5, 1922 in Harvard, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Olive (Tapp) Woods. She moved to the Janesville area as a child. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1940. She...
Beatrice Zutter
Sep 18, 2012
Madison - Beatrice M. Zutter, age 88, died on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Oakwood Village West. She was born in Oconto, Wisconsin on June 10, 1924, the daughter of Dewey and Elsie (Amore) Rosenfeldt. Beatrice married William J. Zutter on March 30, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by her children, Barbara...
Micheal Hannes
Sep 18, 2012
Madison - Michael Scott Hannes, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 18, 2012. He was born on June 21, 1966, in Madison, to Louis and Jeanne Hannes. He graduated from Brookfield East High School. He earned a degree in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a member of the Acacia Fraternity. On June...
Philip Martin
Sep 18, 2012
Madison - Philip H. Martin, age 94, passed away on September 18, 2012 in his home. Philip was born to Jacob and Elsie (Weideman) Martin in Bloomer, WI on March 25, 1918. He was a graduate of the University of WI-Madison. He served in the US Navy Submarine Corps and US Navy Reserves. He was owner of the...
Robert Hjort
Sep 17, 2012
Hjort, Robert Leroy "Bob" Sun Prairie, WI. - Robert "Bob" L. Hjort, aged 89, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012 at Agrace Hospice care, surrounded by his family. Robert, the son of Arthur Stanly Hjort and Bernice Ione (Billingsly) Funke, was born on May 5, 1923 in Kenosha, WI. On March 2, 1946 Robert married the love...
Fritz Albert
Sep 16, 2012
Fritz Alfred Albert 17 February 1922-16 September 2012 Fritz Albert died on 16 September from complications related to living for 90 years. Fritz was born in Mylau Germany to Martha and Paul Alfred Albert. From a young age Fritz showed great interest and talent in photography and attended Bayerische Staatslehranstalt f�r Lichtbildwesen (Bavarian State School of Photography) to...
Marion Hofeldt
Sep 15, 2012
Madison-Marion R. Hofeldt, age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Oakwood Village East, Madison. She was born on February 29, 1920 in Peru, IL, the daughter of A.O. & Ruth Meyer. Marion spent her early years in West Allis. She was a graduate of West Allis H.S. & the University of Wisconsin, Class of 1942....
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