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.
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...
Edward Ballweg
Aug 23, 2012
Waunakee - Edward P. Ballweg, age 92, died on Thurs. Aug 23, 2012 at his home in Waunakee. He was born in Roxbury on March 18, 1920 to Edward and Clara (Breunig) Ballweg. He married the former Marion Ziegler on Sept 27, 1945. Ed was a lifelong farmer until his retirement. He loved to play cards, enjoyed watching...
Clarence Jacobson
Aug 22, 2012
Sun Prairie/Madison Clarence "Skip" Jacobson, age 78 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 22. Skip was in the trucking business for over 50 years. He was in the Military and served in Germany in the Korean War. Skip is survived by his wife Arlene, his children Robert, Jeffrey, Debra, and Curtis; step-children Mike Carry, Mary, Theresa, and Travin,...
Richard Faust
Aug 22, 2012
WAUNAKEE/MADISON: Richard "Dick" C. Faust, age 89, passed away during the early evening on Wednesday, August 22 2012, at the Waunakee Manor due to complications from a recent hip replacement surgery. Dick was born October 12, 1922, the son of Hubert & Lillian (Vitense) Faust in Madison WI. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1940 and...
Sarah Haughwout
Aug 22, 2012
Madison - Sarah Jane Campbell Cassidy Haughwout died peacefully at Agrace Hospice on August 22, 2012, at the age of 81, after a long illness. Sarah Jane was born August 17, 1931 in Lewistown, PA to Dr. Halton Creighton and Christina Janet (Jean) Cassidy who were naturalized citizens originally from Quebec, Canada. Her parents were helped in raising...
Jeannette Rigdon
Aug 22, 2012
Stoughton- Jeannette "J'Net" Rigdon, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center. She was born in Vinegar Hill Township, IL on March 1, 1932, the daughter of Albert and Olive (Hilby) Vanderah. J'Net graduated from Galena High School in Galena, IL. On October 4, 1951, she married Donald John Rigdon. Together they...
June Ahrens
Aug 21, 2012
June A. Ahrens, age 88 passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 21, 2012. She was a life-long resident of Madison, born on June 17, 1924 to the late Otto and Thelma (Hauge) Ahrens. She was employed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for 33 years until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of Midvale Community...
George Schmitt
Aug 19, 2012
Dane - George Schmitt, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 surrounded by family. George was born on February 23, 1927 to John & Martha (Pape) Schmitt. He had 4 brothers, Lawrence, Bob, Bill, and Earl. He grew up and remained on the home farm. He farmed his entire life with the exception of his time...
Raymond Berdal
Aug 19, 2012
Raymond "Ray" J. Berdal age 87 passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday August 19, 2012 with his loving and caring wife of 49 years by his side. Ray was born in Stanley, Wisconsin on July 16, 1925 the son of Andrew and Julia (Maslanka) Berdal. He is a graduate of Stanley High School. Ray retired from...
Steven Meyer
Aug 19, 2012
Pardeeville/Sun Prairie - Steven J. Meyer "T.J.", age 50, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 19, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Steve was born on December 30, 1961 in Shell Lake, WI, the son of Earl N. Meyer and Constance E. Meyer and raised in Northern Wisconsin. Steve worked for Total Water Treatment...
Daniel Semlak
Aug 19, 2012
Daniel Semlak, 94, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2012 at Oakwood Retirement Community in Madison Wisconsin. Daniel was born on October 12, 1917 and grew up in Omaha Nebraska. After graduating from the University of Nebraska he moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin and worked as a mechanical engineer at Allis Chalmers and subsequently at Waukesha Foundry. He married...
Ben-Tzion Karsh
Aug 18, 2012
Madison - Ben-Tzion "Bentzi" Karsh, age 40, passed away at his home, after a battle with cancer, on Saturday, August 18, 2012 surrounded by family. Bentzi was born on October 1, 1971 to Yehuda and Sari (Lande) Karsh in Milwaukee. He received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Bentzi was a Professor in the Department...
Rosetta Brown
Aug 17, 2012
Madison: Rosetta Brown was born January 1, 1935 in Osceola, Mississippi. Her parents were Casper and Evelyn Dean, who also bore ten more children; the following have preceded Rosetta in death, Tim, Robert, George, Moses, Marie Dean, Mary, Anita, and Emma. In 1951, Rosetta married Freddie Brown, and they bore four boys; two boys have preceded her in...
Donna Fromm
Aug 16, 2012
Sun Prairie- Donna A. Fromm, age 72, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. She was born on January 24, 1940 in Racine the daughter of Douglas & Gertrude (Dood) MacLeod. Donna was united in marriage with Gene Fromm on December 7, 1968 in Racine. She has been a resident of Sun Prairie since...
Harriet Riley
Aug 16, 2012
Shorewood Hills: Harriet Ann Riley, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2012, with her family by her side. Harriet loved growing up in Wisconsin's north woods, near Lake Superior. She graduated from Ashland High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Harriet's passion for nature shaped the way she looked at the world and...
Orlando Demaroney
Aug 16, 2012
Madison, WI / Hyde Park, NY: Orlando L. DeMaroney, age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 16, 2012. He was born August 9, 1923 in Millbrook, NY the son of Andrew and Maryann (Franko) DeMaroney. Orlando served his country in the United States Army during WWII, stationed in the Philippines. He was united in...
Victor Scherer
Aug 15, 2012
Madison - Victor Scherer passed away at home with family at his side on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Vilna, Poland during the Holocaust. He and his parents fled the country and were the sole surviving members of their family; the rest lost their lives in concentration...
Janet Lovick
Aug 15, 2012
DeForest-Janet M. Montague Lovick, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer at UW-Hospital, Madison . She was born on May 30, 1960 in Madison the daughter of John Montague & Lois (Poster Montague) Smith. Janet was a strong and courageous woman making her a hero to her family and friends....
Dennis Zahn
Aug 14, 2012
Dennis Zahn, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born in Milwaukee on May 16, 1947, a son of Earl and Rose (Schultz) Zahn. On June 4, 1966, he was united in marriage to Rosemary Gollnick. Dennis worked as a supervisor for many years at MPI. He was...
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