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.
Donald Kvale
Dec 3, 2012
Madison - Donald Kvale, age 81 passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on March 3, 1931 in Columbus, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin "Ted" and Viola (Fahrenkopf) Kvale. Donald served in the United States Army during 1952 to 1953. On September 8, 1957 Donald was united in marriage to Esther Moen....
J. Quirk
Dec 3, 2012
MADISON- J. Thomas "Tom" Quirk, Ph.D. The world is a gentler place because he lived. J. Thomas "Tom" Quirk was born to Edward Anthony Quirk and Leone Regina Stillmunks, January 21, 1933 in Dubuque Iowa. Tom died peacefully in his home of many years on December 3rd, 2012 in the warmth of his family's love, following a brief...
Ruth Gordon
Dec 3, 2012
MADISON - Ruth K. Gordon, age 96, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on July 25, 1916 in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Emmet Gordon and Molly Weigel Gordon Kiel. She graduated from Stoughton High School, Madison Business College and Evanston Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed at the...
Patricia Johnson
Dec 3, 2012
Evansville - Patricia "Pat" Ellen (Radcliffe) Johnson age 64 died December 3, 2012. A bright light has gone out. Beloved family member and friend, Pat, was born September 12, 1948, at Madison General Hospital the daughter of Robert B. Radcliffe and Rosemary P. (Garner) Radcliffe. Pat grew up in Excelsior, Wisconsin and graduated from Blue River High School....
Dorothy Stiemke
Dec 3, 2012
Dorothy Birdie Stiemke, age 90 passed away Monday, December 4, 2012. Dorothy was born in Madison on April 1, 1922 one of 15 children to the late Hans K. and Birdie (Krueger) Anderson. She was united in marriage to Oscar Stiemke. Together they lived in Oconomowoc until moving to Deerfield in 1993. Dorothy enjoyed playing bingo and spending...
Marian Johnson
Dec 2, 2012
Stoughton- Marian E. Johnson, age 87, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012. She was born on June 23, 1925, the daughter of Carl and Lydia (Bakken) Reierson. Marian is survived by her daughter, Julie Johnson; two grandchildren, Guy Fay and Jennifer (Jon) Hoff; two great grandchildren, Melissa and Matthew Hoff; two sisters, Virginia Quam and Bernice (Gunder)...
Frederick Md
Dec 1, 2012
McFarland/Shorewood Hills: Frederick M. Rich, MD, age 85, died peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2012. Fred was born September 27, 1927 to Frederick and Gretta (Ingham) Rich in Jefferson, Iowa. He graduated from Cooper High School and earned his MD in 1950 from the University of Iowa, where he met the love of his life,...
Oscar Sperloen
Dec 1, 2012
Stoughton- Oscar Louis "Buddy" Sperloen, age 94, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 in Stoughton. He was born on August 27, 1918, the eighth of nine children to Erick and Sena (Peterson) Sperloen. Oscar served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in France, Germany and Czechoslovakia. He worked at the Stoughton Foundry...
Lyman Davis
Dec 1, 2012
MADISON Lyman Vincent Davis of Madison went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2012 while at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on October 12, 1947 in Monroe, WI to Lyman Austin Davis and Georgie Cristel Vincent. He grew up in Monroe and attended Monroe High School. He was a student at UW Madison, studying...
Agnes Alspach
Dec 1, 2012
STOUGHTON Agnes "Nana" N. Alspach, age 83 passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Nazareth House, Stoughton. She was born in Union City, TN on January 18, 1929 the daughter of the late Homer and Emma (Parten) Runions. On October 18, 1947, Agnes was united in marriage to Wilburn "Windy" Crews in Jackson, Mississippi. He died on March...
Irvin Youngerman
Nov 30, 2012
MADISON-Irvin M. Youngerman, 83, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 in TLC South at UW-Hospital in Madison. Irvin was born November 3, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana. After completing undergraduate and graduate school in Indiana he initially worked for the Army and then spent most of his career as a financial analyst at General Services Administration, a...
Patrick Kelly
Nov 30, 2012
Stoughton- Patrick Michael Kelly, age 62, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at UW Hospital in Madison due to complications of cardiac arrest. He was born in Madison on September 9, 1950, the son of Robert and Hjordis (Sather) Kelly. Pat served his country in the U.S. Army. On March 20, 1994, he married Rebecca Himmerich. Pat...
Stanley Hellenbrand
Nov 30, 2012
Stanley "Stan" Hellenbrand, age 62, of Middleton passed on Friday Nov. 30, 2012 at his home of multiple myeloma cancer with his family by his side. He was born in Middleton on Sept. 10, 1950 to Sylvester and Violet (Burton) Hellenbrand. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972 and was very...
Dale Elliott
Nov 28, 2012
Stoughton- Dale Everett Elliott, 69, of Stoughton Wisconsin, passed away on November 27, 2012 at his home due to diabetic complications. Dale was born March 19, 1943 in Milwaukee, to Ottilya (Tillie) and Everett Elliott. He was a graduate of Richland Center High School in 1963, and MATC Madison in 1966. Dale, continuing an Elliott family legacy, chose...
Lorraine Seitz
Nov 28, 2012
Marshall- Lorraine Seitz, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Our House Senior Living in Cambridge. She was born on June 23, 1930, the daughter of Durward and Fern (Kelsey) Millard. In 1955 Lorraine married Everett Seitz. She is survived by her daughter, Barb (Frank) Brodd of Deerfield; grandson, Richard (Dawn) Czerwan; great grandson,...
Judy Adler
Nov 28, 2012
Waunakee/Ashton Judy A. Adler, age 68, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wed., Nov. 28, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Judy Maly was born on Dec. 5, 1943 to Roman and Esther (Kruchten) Maly. She married Pete Adler on Sept. 6, 1965 in Ashton. She will always be remembered for her strength and...
Richard Spusta
Nov 28, 2012
Richard J. "Rick" Spusta, age 57, of Waunakee died on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side following an extended illness. A complete obituary with a listing of a time and place for a Remembrance Gathering will be published at a later date in the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Edsel Gustafson
Nov 28, 2012
Madison - Edsel Warren Gustafson, age 90, passed away on Wed. Nov. 28, 2012 at Oakwood Village University Woods. He was born in Moline, IL to Amanda (Johnson) and Ernest Gustafson on April 4, 1922. Edsel graduated from Moline High School in 1940 and George Washington University in 1947. In 1943 he served in The Pacific with a...
Lawrence Bartosch
Nov 28, 2012
Lawrence John Bartosch, age 89, died on Wednesday November 28th. He was born on January 15, 1923 in Merrill, WI son of John and Lenabelle (Collins) Bartosch. He graduated from Merrill High School and worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps before entering the army and serving in the N. Africa and Italy campaigns during World War II. Prior...
Laura Gorski
Nov 27, 2012
Madison - Laura J. Gorski, age 91, passed away unexpectedly November 27. A longtime resident of Detroit and Troy Michigan, Laura worked for many years as an office manager and pension director for the Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butcher Workmen of North America. After retirement, she kept busy by working at the Troy City Hall, and, upon her move...
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