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.
Robert Anderson
Dec 29, 2012
Madison - Robert Ewald Anderson, age 94, passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Healthcare Center on Dec. 29, 2012. Robert was born Aug. 21, 1918 in Superior, WI to parents Carl E. Anderson and Borghild (Braaten) Anderson. In 1936, Robert graduated from Central High School in Duluth, MN. Robert joined the US Navy in 1944 and was an...
Willliam Lenling
Dec 28, 2012
Waunakee William Gilbert Lenling, age 85, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born October 6, 1927 to William and Grace (Calloway) in Wausau, WI. He attended Wausau High School and graduated from U of W Madison in 1952 with a degree in economics. He was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity and his nickname in...
George Vogt
Dec 26, 2012
Dr. George H. Vogt, age 87, died December 26, 2012 at Agrace Hospice after a three month illness. He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ to William and Kathryn (Westenberger) Vogt. He graduated in 1942 from Glen Ridge High School, Dartmouth College in 1946 and Cornell Medical College in 1948. He served an internship at Bellvue Hospital in...
Marshall Shapiro
Dec 26, 2012
Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Marshall Shapiro reluctantly, but peacefully passed away on December 26, 2012, following a battle with brain cancer. He was 74 years young. With his death imminent, Marsh decided to write his own obituary. He was born on November 8th, 1938 to Sam and Sara Shapiro at St. Mary's hospital here in...
Florence Grabham
Dec 26, 2012
Stoughton- Florence Grabham, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Arena on June 4, 1919. Florence is survived by her son, Ernest Grabham, Jr.; daughter, Kay (Marvin) Lehman; grandchildren, Jody and Cari Grabham, Brenda Callaway and Bill (fianc�, Maureen) Lehman; eight great grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. She...
Phyllis Johns
Dec 25, 2012
PHOENIX/MADISON - Phyllis J. Johns, age 96, retired officer of First Interstate Bank of Arizona, passed away on December 25, 2012. Phyllis was born April 7, 1916 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of George C. and Elsie F. (Veerhusen) Wahl. She was a member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, the Wisconsin Union, and Phi Beta Creative Arts Fraternity....
Lynne Bartells
Dec 24, 2012
Lynne Ann Bartells, 67, of Madison, WI passed away on Monday December 24, 2012 at UW Hospital after a long courageous battle with Leukemia. Dear family and friends surrounded her bedside. She was born April 2, 1945 to Elmer and Lucile (Peterson) Bartells of Portage, WI. She graduated from Portage High School and went on to UW Oshkosh...
Matthew Winn
Dec 24, 2012
Matthew F. Winn (1923-2012) Whitewater-Matthew F. Winn, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2012, at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital. Matt was born in Whitewater, WI on January 18, 1923, the son Howard and Mary (Roherty) Winn. Matt graduated from Wisconsin State Teachers College. He was active in the Phi Chi Fraternity and remained in contact...
Leland Eklund
Dec 23, 2012
Mazomanie/Verona - Lee Eklund, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2012. He was born on September 14, 1941 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Hub and Lotta Eklund, and lived his early life in Rockford. He attended Platteville University, receiving his degree in Education. Later, he pursued a Master degree in the audio-visual field. His...
Susan Lacrosse
Dec 23, 2012
Waunakee - Susan Ann LaCrosse, age 65, died Dec. 23, 2012. Susan was a long time resident of Waunakee. She was born to Gregory and Lois (Bacon) LaCrosse on Aug. 2, 1947. She attended Waunakee High School and Madison Cosmetology and worked for many years as a beautician and later as a customer service representative for CUNA Mutual....
Dorothy Bowie
Dec 23, 2012
On October 3, 1936 an angel was born to Carrie Raines and Author Fields. Dorothy M. Bowie was a native of the Madison community since 1959 and a faithful member of Second Baptist Church. Although Dorothy worked for the Lorain Hotel for several years, her passion was taking care of others. She took care of many children and...
Dorothy Boll
Dec 22, 2012
Madison / Bonita Springs FL: Dorothy Hall Boll, age 78, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, in Bonita Springs, FL. She was born September 29, 1934, in Mauston the daughter of Herbert and Marie (Wiggie) Hall. Dorothy was a graduate of Augusta High School and later received a teaching degree from UW Eau Claire. She was a...
Karen Ledvina-Carrier
Dec 21, 2012
MADISON- Karen Ann Ledvina Carrier, age 63 of Madison, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday December 21, 2012. She was born on December 30, 1948 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin the daughter of Anton and Martha Ledvina. She married John Lynn Carrier on August 13, 1983. Karen graduated from UW Madison in 1972 with a degree...
Robert Hoskins
Dec 21, 2012
Waunakee - Robert W. Hoskins, age 71 of Waunakee passed away on Friday, December 21 at home with his loving family surrounding him. Bob fought a courageous 5 year battle with multiple myeloma and lung cancer. He was a best friend and loving husband of 50 years to Nancy (McGinnis), beloved father of Jennifer Wharton, father-in-law of Daniel...
Marvel Edwards
Dec 21, 2012
McFarland/Stoughton Marvel A. Edwards, 97, completed her life journey on December 21, 2012, at her residence at the Skaalen Sunset Home in Stoughton. She was born June 30, 1915, at the Stoughton Hospital, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants, Mike and Josie Stolen. She and her sisters, Gertrude and Louise and brother, Olaf, helped with the family farm in...
Juliette Kohn
Dec 20, 2012
Juliette Kohn, age 92, died December 20, 2012. Born November 7, 1920 in Bronx, New York, She attended James Monroe High School and the Yiddish supplemental Sholem Aleichem school. She studied physiology at Hunter College and eventually attained a Master's of Science in Education. A mother, teacher, and guide to everyone who met her, Juliette was a builder...
Richard D.P.M.
Dec 20, 2012
MADISON- Dr. Richard (Dick) M. Katz, age 83, died peacefully, with family present at Agrace Hospice of Fitchburg Thursday morning December 20, 2012 following the rapid progression of lung cancer diagnosed in September 2012. He was born February 25, 1929 in Milwaukee to Nathan Katz and Esther (Siegel) Katz, with Yiddish as his first language. He was gregariously...
James Lindgren
Dec 19, 2012
James S. Lindgren, age 68, of Madison, died unexpectedly but peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Meriter Hospital after a stroke. It appears the Mayans were a bit off on their prediction - the world did indeed end on Wednesday. He was born on January 1, 1944 in Portage, Wisconsin, to...
Joseph Ketarkus
Dec 18, 2012
Joseph (Joe) Ketarkus, 64, passed away on December 18, 2012. He was born December 23, 1947 in Racine, Wisconsin, the first child of Joseph Ketarkus and Jean (nee Johnson) Ketarkus, married Karin (nee Beyerstedt) on January 30, 1971 in Madison, WI. Joe is survived by his wife Karin of Madison, WI, sons Joe (Becky) and Christopher, also of...
Dorothy Cary
Dec 18, 2012
Madison - Dorothy "Do" Balch Josheff Cary, age 90, died on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Oakwood Village West. At her request there will be no funeral, and a gathering will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be published on Sunday.
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