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.
Norton Gahr
Jul 13, 2012
MADISON/MICHIGAN CITY--Norton Gahr, 90 of Madison formerly of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 4:28 pm. Norton was born on August 8, 1921 in Chicago, Il. to Benjamin and Clara (Ackerman) Gahr who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by Evelyn (Mickey) Gahr. He is survived by his sister...
Lyle Kleppe
Jul 13, 2012
Kleppe, Lyle B. "Lum" Madison: Lyle B. Kleppe, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born to Lauren and Marie (Hammerli) Kleppe on January 9, 1925 in Belleville, Wisconsin. Lyle grew up in Belleville and graduated from high school in 1943. After graduation, he was inducted in to the U.S....
Florence Peltin
Jul 13, 2012
MADISON--Florence died July 13, 2012 at Capitol Lakes Health Care Center in Madison, WI. She was born October 12, 1915 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Frederick (Frank) Gola and Teckla Clarissa (Zavis) Gola. She lived with her family in Cincinnati, Ohio for several years before they moved back to Milwaukee. Florence attended Marquette University. She is survived...
Amelia Ryan
Jul 12, 2012
Sauk City/Lodi/Waunakee -Amelia "Mollie" Ryan, age 98, died on Thurs., July 12, 2012 at Maplewood Health Care in Sauk City. She was born in Dane, Wisconsin on Dec. 4, 1913 to William and Elizabeth (Hauser) Kurt. Mollie married Lawrence Ryan on Oct. 16, 1937 and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1977. She was a longtime...
Val Henry
Jul 11, 2012
Madison, Wisconsin - Mrs. Val Henry, 86, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 peacefully at Clare Bridge of Middleton. Born on May 30, 1926, in Lynbrook (Long Island), New York, she attended Oneonta State University in Oneonta, New York, and graduated with an elementary teaching degree. She taught kindergarten in Mount Kisco, New York for many years. She...
Florence Clifford
Jul 11, 2012
Madison-Florence E. Clifford, 92, died at Middleton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Florence was born March 3, 1920, in Milwaukee to Jacob and Josephine (Manning) Graff. She attended St. Therese of the Little Flower Grade School, Walker Junior High School and Pulaski High School prior to moving to Juneau, Wisconsin, in 1936, where she...
Richard Anderson
Jul 10, 2012
Cottage Grove- Richard "Odie" Anderson, age 45, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his home. He was born at Stoughton Hospital on August 24, 1966, the son of Otis and Aileen (Malone) Anderson. Rich graduated from Stoughton High School and attended Blackhawk Tech. He enjoyed working on the family farm and in construction as a roofer....
Robert Smith
Jul 10, 2012
Sun Prairie- Robert L. "Smitty" Smith, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on January 25, 1958 in Menominee, MI, the son of Glenn & Janet (Evans) Smith. Robert was united in marriage with Marjorie Niemojuski on October 31, 1981 in Menominee, MI. Smitty...
Harriet Davison
Jul 9, 2012
Sun Prairie - Harriet A. Davison, age 92 passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Haack's Tendercare with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 2, 1920 in Waukesha County, the daughter of Thomas and Orah (Seaborn) Audley. Harriet attended from UW-Whitewater formerly known as Wisconsin Teacher's College. She taught at a rural...
Anna M.D.
Jul 9, 2012
Anna Mary Dusick, MD Neurodevelopmentalist and Researcher Madison/Indianapolis: Anna Dusick M.D. most recently served as Professor of Pediatrics within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where she served as Division Chief for Neurodevelopmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. She held medical practice and was the Medical Director for the Waisman Center Clinical Program Services at the University of...
"Argy" Schreiber
Jul 9, 2012
"Argy" Rose M. Schreiber, age 86, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 in Sun Prairie at the Willows Nursing Home in the loving arms of her daughter Janice and son Robert. She was born November 8, 1925 to William and Marie (McCambridge) Johnston in Chicago IL. Argy met Elmer Schreiber in Ft. Atkinson, WI and they were married...
Mira Roderick
Jul 8, 2012
Mira E. Roderick of Diamondhead, MS and McFarland, WI passed away July 8, 2012. She was born on December 29, 1945 in New Orleans, LA. She was the beloved daughter of Mae and Edward Farmer. She married Edward L. Roderick on July 10, 1965. They had two sons, Jay R. (Christina) Roderick and John E. (Gina) Roderick; and...
Joan Wilberding
Jul 8, 2012
SUN PRAIRIE - Joan (Moran) Wilberding, age 78 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 8th, 2012, at Hillside Manor Nursing Home in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin after a fifteen-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Joan was born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 19, 1934 and was the daughter of William and Mary (Schrofer)...
Jerome Hellenbrand
Jul 8, 2012
Jerome "Jerry" Hellenbrand, age 68, of Ashton died at his home on Sunday, July 8, 2012 following a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born on Nov. 27, 1943 to Henry and Agnes (Ripp) Hellenbrand. Jerry married Bernadette Schmidt and she preceded him in death in 2003. He owned and operated Jerry Hellenbrand Excavating for 30 years...
William Geiss
Jul 7, 2012
Madison/Sun Prairie William Thomas Geiss, age 60, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012. He was born April 21, 1952 to Mary Elizabeth (Holleran) Geiss and John Vincent Geiss. He is survived by his loving wife Suzanne(Turini) Geiss, daughter Mary Elizabeth, son James Vincent, grandchildren, Ryan William and Rhianna Joshalynn. He graduated from Fordson High School class of 1970....
Carla Phillips
Jul 7, 2012
Carla M. Phillips passed away peacefully at home in Nakoma on July 7th, 2012, age 53. In addition to her loving husband, Bob Phillips, Carla is survived by two children, Robby and Nimi, ages 18 and 12 respectively; her mother, Alberta Jasberg of Palo Alto, CA; two older sisters, Hilda J. Friedman of Portola Valley, CA and Marta...
Orrin Hagen
Jul 7, 2012
Orrin N. Hagen, age 91, passed away on July 7, 2012 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born in Edgerton on March 28, 1921, a son of Christ and Marie (Berg) Hagen. Orrin served his country in the Navy. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Lein in December of 1997. Orrin worked as a mechanic and...
Jane Myhre
Jul 7, 2012
Jane M. Myhre, age 94, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. She was born on November 3, 1917 in Janesville, a daughter of John and Hulda (Garbrecht) Waldman. On February 22, 1941, she was united in marriage to Oscar Myhre. They had 5 children, and together they farmed in the Janesville...
Shirley Burns
Jul 6, 2012
Madison - Shirley E. Burns died July 6, 2012 at age 85. Daughter of Marjorie and Martin Brawders; wife of Robert Burns; mother of Coleen Burns and Kerry Duersteler; grandmother of Megan and Steven Duersteler; sister of Corrine and Andy Tomaro, Geri and Vern Dawurske, Terry and Shirley Brawders, Gail and Bill Rewolinski and Lauri Felkner. Aunt, cousin...
Jerry Rowe
Jul 6, 2012
Rowe, Gerald (Jerry) Frank Stoughton-Jerry Rowe age 83 passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012, at home. He was born March 9, 1929, in Oregon the son of Edward & Emily (Chark) Rowe. Jerry grew up on a farm outside of Oregon and was closely connected to area farm families by his work as a mechanic and salesman...
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