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.
Henry Butler Jr.
Sep 1, 2012
LECANTO, Fla. - Henry R. "Pete" Butler Jr., age 81, of Lecanto, Fla., died on Sept. 1, 2012, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Henry was born on April 9, 1931, in Madison, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Butler. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Henry retired as an office manager from...
Darell Harrington
Sep 1, 2012
Sun Prairie- Darell B. Harrington, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, after a long illness. He was the son of William & Hazel Harrington, the youngest of 10 children, all deceased. Darell served in the U.S. Army and was a Presidential Honor Guard. He...
Judge Shabaz
Aug 31, 2012
Madison - John C. Shabaz, senior Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, passed away on August 31, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Judge Shabaz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 25, 1931, the son of Cyrus D. and Harriet T. (Bottrell) Shabaz. He was a graduate of Nathan Hale High...
Nancy Westman
Aug 31, 2012
MADISON - Nancy Kathryn Baehre Westman, age 81, passed away on August 31 as a 36-year survivor of breast cancer in her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Nancy was born June 17, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Gertrude and Otto Baehre. She graduated as valedictorian from Central High School in Grand Rapids in 1949. She then...
Julie Sornson
Aug 30, 2012
Sornson, Julie McFarland- Julie T. Sornson, age 40, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 30, 2012, surrounded by her family, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Madison on July 25, 1972, a daughter of Tom and Linda (Mislivecek) Coon. On August 7, 2004, she was united in marriage to Brad...
Alice Johnson
Aug 30, 2012
Johnson, Alice Stoughton- Alice P. Johnson, age 92, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Thursday, August 30, 2012. She was born in Stoughton on March 15, 1920, a daughter of Albert Palmer and Betsey Tomina (Halverson) Anderson. She graduated from Edgerton High School. On September 27, 1941, she was united in marriage to Willard 'Bubbles' Johnson....
Genevieve Hahn
Aug 30, 2012
Sun Prairie-Genevieve Ann (Thannum) Hahn, age 80, passed away of cancer on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born September 5, 1932 in Hayward, Wisconsin the daughter of Ernest & Christine (Larsen) Thannum. She attended UW-River Falls obtaining a 3-year teaching degree. She married Howard H. Hahn in 1955 in Hayward,...
Robert Purcell
Aug 30, 2012
Sun Prairie - Robert Arthur Purcell lost his five year battle with cancer on August 30, 2012, at the age of 63. He arrived on Father's Day, June 19th, 1949. He was the second son for Earl Dean and Donna (Getschman) Purcell. He graduated from Sauk-Prairie High School in 1968. He attended MATC for one year, studying cooking,...
Doris Selander
Aug 30, 2012
Doris Pamela (Bowman) Selander, 97, passed away August 30, 2012 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI after suffering a stroke on August 26. She was born October 12, 1914 in South Heart, ND to Oscar Ferdinand and Petra Amanda (Nelson) Bowman. In 1917 the family moved back to the Grantsburg area where Doris...
Andrea Berto
Aug 29, 2012
Madison-Andrea (Plaut) Berto, 58, died August 29, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Care, Madison, surrounded by loving family and friends. Andrea was born June 20, 1954 in Oakland, California. She was a resident of Madison since 1956, attending school at West High and the Free School. Andrea met her beloved husband Kenneth Berto, when they were both working at...
Elsie Fischer
Aug 29, 2012
Sun Prairie-Elsie Marguerite Fischer, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born on February 21, 1920 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of E. E. & Nona (Kline) Holland. She was united in marriage with Richard M. Fischer on December 18, 1948 in Columbus, OH and he preceded...
Curtis Jones
Aug 28, 2012
Curtis W. Jones Curtis W. Jones, 40, of Jefferson, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Curtis was born on March 14, 1972 in Madison, the son of Russell L. Jones, Sr. & Eulalia (Susie). Curtis enjoyed playing pool, fishing and spending time with family and friends especially with his two dogs Blackhawk and Lakota. Survivors include...
Richard Stark
Aug 28, 2012
Richard Paul Stark, husband, father, Realtor, fisherman, golfer and all around swell guy has passed away at the age of 91. Richard was born in 1921, third child of Paul and Julia Stark, in Madison Wisconsin. He served bravely in WWII as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps, where he loaded armaments on planes, and readied airfields....
Stephanie Leggett
Aug 28, 2012
Madison/Sun Prairie - Stephanie T. Leggett, age 48 passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 with her family's loving arms around her. She fought a long and courageous battle with breast cancer and leukemia. Even though this was a hard battle for her, she never lost her sense of humor, spirit or smile. Her warm smile could spread...
O. Higgason
Aug 28, 2012
Madison - O. Lucille Higgason, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born to Roy and Belle (Arnot) Frank in Blanchardville. Lucille was a Business College graduate and worked for the City of Madison. She was united in marriage to James Higgason in January, 1945. She enjoyed...
Frank Willkom
Aug 27, 2012
Frank J. Willkom, age 77, passed away suddenly Monday, August 27, 2012 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Frank was born April 16, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was the son of Frank and Alma (Murphy) Willkom. He graduated from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls in 1952 and worked as a telegrapher and station agent...
John Namio
Aug 26, 2012
Madison - John S. Namio, age 64, died Sunday, August 26, 2012. John was born January 30, 1948 in Madison, the son of Samuel and Carolyne (Annen) Namio. John was beloved soulmate to Marty Ferris for 30 years; dear father of Anthony (Margaret) Namio, and Wendy Namio; and loving grandfather of Abby, Maddie, Connor and Samantha Namio, Tyler...
Shirley Natvig
Aug 26, 2012
Shirley J. Natvig, age 79, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at her apartment in Stoughton. She was born on April 8, 1933, at Stoughton Hospital, the daughter of Elliott and Permelia Thompson. She married Philip M. Natvig on Feb. 23, 1952. Shirley graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. She worked in the kitchen...
Vivian Edelman
Aug 24, 2012
Madison-Vivian (Chaya) W. Edelman, aged 90 passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012 as a result of advanced Parkinsons disease. She was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1921 to Abraham and Jean (Gittel Charna Rosensweig) Weiner and was a graduate of Overbrook High School. Vivian was married to Albert Edelman. She is survived by her daughter, Eileen Bruskewitz...
Earl Linderud
Aug 24, 2012
Stoughton - Earl Junior Linderud, age 89, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 28, 1923 to Earl Sr. "Pops" and Margaret Linderud. He graduated from Stoughton Senior High School with the class of 1941. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as...
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