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.
Wanda Auerbach
Nov 25, 2012
On Sunday, November 25, Wanda Auerbach took her last breath with her head leaning on her beloved husband of 62 years. Wanda Auerbach was born Wanda Virginia Irwin on July 17, 1927, near Powell Station, Tennessee, a beautiful but impoverished region of Appalachia . Although she grew up poor, without running water or opportunities, she felt rich through...
Simone Perkins
Nov 24, 2012
Madison/Stoughton - Simone Marthe Perkins of Stoughton, WI, formerly of Maywood and Chicago, IL. Born September 5, 1908 Simone Marthe Barthel in Maywood, IL daughter of Louise Flora Le Breton and Charles Alfred Barthel. She died in Stoughton on November 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willis Stanley Perkins, who died in 1961....
Patricia Durkee
Nov 24, 2012
Madison - Patricia M. Durkee, age 79, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at her home. She was born to Peter and Clara (Broome) Loy, and has been a lifelong Madison resident. On June 23, 1951, Patricia was united in marriage to Donald Durkee at St. Raphael Catholic Church. She worked as a food service manager for...
Audrey Dent
Nov 24, 2012
MADISON - On Saturday, November 24, 2012, Audrey Dent passed from this world to the next, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, at her home at Oakwood Village East, Prairie Ridge, in Madison. Audrey was born on April 25, 1920, in Stetsonville, Wisconsin, to George and Hazel Osterhaus. She was the fourth of their eight...
Reuben Danielson
Nov 24, 2012
Ogema - Reuben Danielson, age 90, son of John and Ruth Danielson and long--time resident of the Town of Hill died on November 24, 2012. Reuben had a long loving marriage with his beloved wife, Margith, (deceased), and deeply loved his three children, Kent (deceased in infancy), Sonia (Richard) Von Loh and Kristine (Craig) Freundlich as well as...
Thomas Holloway
Nov 23, 2012
Mount Horeb - Thomas Kermit Holloway, age 63, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at University of Wisconsin Hospital's Palliative Care Unit. Tom was born July 13, 1949 in Robbinsdale, Minn., the son of Kermit "Bob" and Geneva (Henrickson) Holloway. Tom's entire career was spent at the Minnesota Zoo, where he built and repaired animal habitats. Tom served his...
Michael Everingham
Nov 22, 2012
Madison, Wisconsin - Michael A. Everingham, age 50 followed his shepherd home on Thursday, November 22, 2012. He was born on Jaunuary 28, 1962 to Delores A. and James C. Everingham of Pennsgrove, New Jersey. He was united in marriage to Julie Lynn Jacobson on July 26, 1986 and separated in divorce in 1995. Michael moved to Wisconsin...
Carol Helfrecht
Nov 22, 2012
Carol E. Helfrecht, age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by family. She was born on November 3, 1926 to Emil and Caroline (Weishaar) Hoveland in Madison. Carol was raised on Madison's near east side. She attended elementary school at old Marquette, old Lapham and old Lincoln schools. Carol graduated from Madison...
Joy Hill
Nov 21, 2012
Middleton - Joy Cole Hill of Middleton, WI and Bon Aqua, TN, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2012. Born November 27, 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, Joy grew up in the Syracuse, NY vicinity and was a graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in Communications. Her early career in radio led her to Watertown, NY and Washington,...
Naomi Whiteside
Nov 20, 2012
Naomi Irene Whiteside, aged 95, passed away peacefully and entered eternal rest at her home on November 20, 2012, with daughters by her side. She was born in Hardtner, Kansas, on January 27, 1917, the youngest of seven children born to Edward and Sarah Fuller Watt, homesteaders of the Kansas frontier. She grew up in Ellsinore, Missouri, then...
Samuel Chappell
Nov 20, 2012
Shorewood Hills - Samuel Robert Riceman Chappell was born on April 17, 1992 and died Tuesday morning, November 20, 2012. Sam was a gentle boy who was kind and caring to his parents, Anne Riceman and Rick Chappell, his little brother Jacob and sister Sophia, his friends, small animals whom he loved as pets, and his long-time devoted...
Naomi Whiteside
Nov 20, 2012
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Charles Giesen
Nov 19, 2012
Middleton - On Monday, November 19, 2012 Charlie passed away peacefully at a place he loved. He was born on June 6, 1986 in Tucson, Arizona, the first child of James Giesen and Mary Klink. He was joined three years later by his twin brothers, Nick and Jamie. In 1992, the family relocated to Middleton where Charlie attended...
Fred Laufenberg
Nov 19, 2012
Fred Laufenberg, age 58, of Waunakee died suddenly on Monday, November 19, 2012 while deer hunting in Iowa County. He was born on December 4, 1953 to Ray and Ann Laufenberg. He married Lynn Hellenbrand on February 1, 2001. Fred worked for Marshall Erdman's for many years and was presently employed by the Waunakee School System. He enjoyed...
Clifford Pauli
Nov 19, 2012
STOUGHTON--Clifford Henry Pauli, age 93 passed away Monday evening, November 19, 2012. Clifford was born in Ipswich, SD on November 14, 1919 the son of Leo and Mary (Clifford) Pauli. He was united in marriage to Irene Peichl on June 28, 1945. Irene preceded him in death in 2001. Clifford was a veteran having served with the U.S....
Jerome Hellenbrand
Nov 19, 2012
Jerome A. Hellenbrand, age 84, of Waunakee died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 19, 2012. He was born on April 26, 1928 to Gertrude C. (Frederick) and John W. Hellenbrand and lived his entire life in the Waunakee area. He married Dorothy "Tootie" M. Brockman at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Madison on May 30, 1952....
Elaine Ellibee
Nov 17, 2012
Madison - Elaine F. Ellibee (Mrs. Ben B.) entered heaven and eternal peace on Saturday evening, November 17, 2012. On Saturday night, Elaine decided she had completed her life's work of raising her family and accomplishing what she needed to in her career to join Ben in heaven. Elaine Margaret Franke Ellibee was born April 9, 1924 to...
Robert Dezonia
Nov 17, 2012
Madison - Robert Harris "Bob" DeZonia, born May 22, 1930 in Fulton, KY, died peacefully on November 17, 2012 at Agrace Hospice following complications from hip-fracture surgery that led to a stroke. Bob was at the forefront of higher education for the State of WI throughout his distinguished career, receiving legislative awards and commendations for his exemplary contributions....
Dorothy Starr
Nov 17, 2012
Dorothy (Malone) Starr, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 17th. She was born January 20, 1927 to Thomas and Julia (Therkelsen) Malone in Madison. On January 3, 1947 she married the love of her life Robert Starr in Madison. Dorothy worked for Oscar Meyer for 39 years and was very active with the Oscarettes....
Charlotte Hambrecht
Nov 17, 2012
Madison - Charlotte (Teckemeyer) Hambrecht, age 96, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012. She was born on Feb. 5, 1916 in Madison Wisconsin to Harry and Edith (Donner) Teckemeyer. After graduating from Madison West High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin and spent several years doing survey work for the U.W. School of Agriculture. Later she...
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