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.
Lorraine Vergeront
Jun 17, 2012
Lorraine Elanor Vergeront, age 91, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on June 17, 2012 with her family present. Lorraine is survived by sons George and Gordon, granddaughter Krystle, 2 great-grandsons, sisters Clarice and Delores, and nieces and nephews. Private family memorial service is pending.
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Joann Sagen
Jun 15, 2012
Stoughton- JoAnn Lien Collins Sagen, age 60, died peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long struggle with melanoma. She was born in Stoughton on November 7, 1951, the daughter of Howard and Ingeborg (Bakken) Lien. JoAnn was confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran...
Jason Pruitt
Jun 15, 2012
Stoughton- Jason Bryon Pruitt, age 36, died as a result of a car accident on Friday, June 15, 2012. He was born in Madison on April 6, 1976, the son of Dale and Barbara (Oliver) Pruitt. Jason graduated from LaFollette High School in 1994. He was very active in sports and enjoyed coaching hockey, soccer and little league...
Lisa Beckstrand
Jun 15, 2012
Madison- Lisa Ann Beckstrand, age 48, died unexpectedly Friday, June 15, 2012. She was born in 1963 in International Falls, MN. Lisa graduated from Stoughton High School in 1982, from Luther College of Decorah, Iowa in 1986, and completed her graduate studies at the UW and received a Ph.D in 1997 in French literature. She spent her junior...
Lucille Shorette
Jun 15, 2012
McFarland- Lucille M. Shorette, age 78, passed away at her home on Friday, June 15, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born in Freeport, IL on December 23, 1933, the daughter of Albert and Evelyn (Otte) Hummermeier. On July 23, 1955 Lucille married Victor Shorette. She worked for the St. Lawrence Seaway in New York during the...
Ralph Tarr
Jun 13, 2012
Ralph W. Tarr, 93 of Madison passed away June 13, 2012. Ralph was born November 15, 1918 in Summerfield, Kansas, the son of Mary Rodgers and Willard R. Tarr. He graduated from Summerfield High School and Tarkio College both where he played football. Ralph taught school in Kansas and Nebraska. He attended University of Chicago to prepare to...
Darlene Hancock
Jun 12, 2012
Darlene M. (nee Stripling) Hancock was born June 5, 1933 in Garrison, Texas to Joseph A. and Alleen (nee Truitt) Stripling, who instilled in their children the importance for excellence in any task or endeavor in which they became engaged. She passed away at the age of 79, on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at home in Madison, WI....
Geraldine Clarke
Jun 11, 2012
Tuskegee, Alabama - Mrs. Geraldine O. Clarke (Hopkins and Marques), was 'Called to Come" on June 11, 2012 at Magnolia Haven Nursing Home (Tuskegee, AL). She was born to William and Georgia (Ankrim) Hopkins on January 14, 1923 in Madison, Wisconsin. She would excel in the Madison Public School system and attended Central High School there before going...
Frederick Zimmer
Jun 11, 2012
Frederick Joseph Zimmer, age 92 passed away peacefully Monday, June 11, 2012. He was born in Madison on May 12, 1920 the son of the late Frederick J. and Elizabeth (Kuehn) Zimmer. Fred was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Longfield on May 7, 1949 at St....
John Myers
Jun 9, 2012
Madison - John David Myers, age 75, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 26, 1936 to Walter and Mary (Fahey) Myers in Stevens Point. John graduated with the Class of 1954 from West High School in Madison and attended the University of Wisconsin--Madison. He served in the U.S. Navy...
Bruce Ehr
Jun 9, 2012
Madison - Bruce Michael Ehr went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2012. Bruce was born in Milwaukee on July 14, 1930 to Michael and Ella (Neuens) Ehr. He graduated from Riverside High School, Milwaukee in 1948 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Milton College in 1955; a Master's degree from The University of...
Sally Hopen
Jun 9, 2012
Hopen, Sally Stoughton- Sally Hopen, age 71, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Four Winds Manor in Verona, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on July 26, 1940 and lived most of her earlier life in Madison. She married Maurice Hopen and moved to his farm outside of Stoughton in 1970. She helped him...
Charlotte Speight
Jun 9, 2012
Charlotte Rae Speight (nee Wells), age 90, passed peacefully away Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Charlotte was born December 12, 1921 in Barrington, Illinois to R. D. and Esther (Kampert) Wells. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, R. D. and Esther, and her beloved husband Paul. Paul and Charlotte were united in marriage...
Jason Halverson
Jun 8, 2012
Sun Prairie-Jason S. Halverson, age 28, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012 at his home of natural causes. He was born on July 11, 1983 in Ashland, WI the son of Scott & Kathleen(Cvengros) Halverson. Jason was united in marriage to his high school sweet heart and best friend, Rachel Powell on August 19, 2006. Jason had...
Caroline Burke
Jun 8, 2012
Caroline Quinn Burke, age 29, died unexpectedly at her home in Madison on June 8, 2012 due to chronic medical conditions. Caroline was known for her quirky sense of humor, her passion for music and progressive politics, and her ease in making friends regardless of her situation. Caroline graduated from Verona Area High School in 2001 and attended...
Emma Maurer
Jun 7, 2012
Maurer, Emma Stoughton- Emma Rae Maurer, age 16, died unexpectedly in a tragic accident on Lake Kegonsa on Thursday, June 7, 2012. She was born in Madison on February 19, 1996, a daughter of Dennis and Gina (Roark) Maurer. Emma had just completed the 10th grade at Stoughton High School, where she was on the Varsity Swim Team....
Jerry Blied
Jun 7, 2012
Blied, Jerome 'Jerry' Stoughton- Jerome J. 'Jerry' Blied, age 76, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was born in Madison on September 15, 1935, a son of Jerome and Eva (Paff) Blied, Sr. On May 10, 1957, he was united in marriage to Diane Skalitzky at St. Joseph's in Waterloo. He...
Kary Hibner
Jun 6, 2012
Verona - Kary Rose Hibner, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born August 31, 1947. Kary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marjory Hibner. She is survived by her sister, Dany Hibner Ream (George Szabo), and a nephew, Ashton Cerioni, all of Columbia Station, Ohio....
Frederick Loshaw
Jun 5, 2012
Frederick Loshaw lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the age of 67. Fred was born in Port Huron, MI on October 3, 1944 to George and Madeline Loshaw and married the love of his life Julie Sayer in November of 1963. They raised their four devoted children in Flint, MI. He and...
Monnetta Shippy
Jun 3, 2012
Madison - Monnetta Marian Shippy, age 100 passed away at Karmenta Nursing Home on Sunday, June 3, 2012. She was born on December 15, 1911 in Hinsdale, IL and was raised by her grandparents, Martin and Ida (Fuller) Shippy, whom she loved dearly. For 83 years, Monnetta was a member of the Madison 7th Day Adventist Church and...
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