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.
Jane Krueck
May 6, 2012
Windsor/Sun Prairie - Jane Krueck, age 53, passed away on May 6, 2012 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 11, 1959 in Sheboygan, WI to Arthur and Carol (Demmin) Krueck. Jane graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1977 and was employed by Royal Publishing for twenty plus years as a graphic designer. When...
Kenneth Nelson
May 4, 2012
Sun Prairie, WI - Kenneth Wayne Nelson, 65 (4/25/47 - 5/4/12) Kenneth Wayne Nelson passed away on May 4, 2012 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to Lucian Ervin Nelson and Dovie Marie (Craig) Nelson on April 25, 1947 in McKenzie, TN but moved to Niles, MI when he was 4 months old. He...
Barbara Shaw
May 3, 2012
MADISON Barbara D. Shaw, age 96, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012. She was born in Washington D.C. on August 3, 1915. A lifelong resident of Madison, the former Barbara Dudley attended Randall School, Madison West High School, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1939. After graduation, she served as art supervisor of the Edgerton...
Elaine Jenks
May 3, 2012
Stoughton- Elaine Jenks began her journey into eternal life on May 3, 2012. Her final wish was honored to return to her home in Stoughton from the hospital. It was her families' honor to share her final two weeks with their beloved mother and grandmother. The last seventeen days of her life were so comforting as she witnessed...
Frances Gunderson
May 3, 2012
Middleton-Frances Josephine (Mueller) Gunderson, age 95, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on May 3, 2012. Frances Gunderson was born December 16, 1916, in Everett, Washington, the daughter of Ben and Agnes (Hebert) Gunderson and the eldest of three children. She grew up in Sedro Woolley, Washington. After graduating from high school, Frances attended and graduated from...
Jaya Iyer
May 2, 2012
Madison - Professor emerita Jaya G. Iyer passed away in Madison, Wisconsin on May 2, 2012, at the age of 78. For nearly 40 years she was a compassionate and caring advisor to countless undergraduate students and a much-valued soil science consultant to midwestern tree nurseries. As a beloved instructor and advisor in soil science she passed on...
Victoria Pellitteri
May 1, 2012
Madison - Victoria Mary Pellitteri, age 91, passed away on May 1, 2012 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. She was born on February 18, 1921 in Madison, the daughter of Paul and Josephine (Palmeri) Gandolfo. Vicki was born and raised in Madison Greenbush neighborhood and was very proud of her Italian heritage. She was also...
Gloria Small
May 1, 2012
Madison - Gloria J. Small, age 71, of Madison, passed away on May 1, 2012. She was born on August 24, 1940, in Sauk City, the daughter of Donald and Sena (Paepke) Grauvogl. She graduated from Sauk City High School in 1959, lettering in cheerleading and band. She married Terrance Small in 1961. She was employed by Madison...
Charles Schoenwetter
May 1, 2012
Fitchburg-Dr. Charles Douglas Schoenwetter, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, died May 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born March 3, 1931, in Lowell, Wisconsin, the son of Oscar and Alice (Wescott) Schoenwetter and was the second of their two children. He grew up in Lowell and Milwaukee. He graduated from Rufus King...
Robert Diederich
Apr 30, 2012
Robert J. "Robbie" Diederich, age 49 passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on April 4, 1963 the son of Maryann Diederich-Diehm and Peter J. Diederich. He attended James Madison Memorial High School. Robbie had a passion for preparing food, was an expert chef in the kitchen and on the...
Alan Grennier
Apr 30, 2012
Alan Ward Grennier died peacefully on April 30, 2012. Alan was born on February 15, 1935 in Rainy River, Ontario where his family had moved from Milwaukee during the depression. Alan's childhood was not typical; he was separated from his family at a very early age and he grew up in a state institution. He always knew the...
John Selvaag
Apr 29, 2012
Madison - John Arnold Selvaag, age 86, passed away on April 29, 2012 at his home in Madison. He was born on August 14, 1925 in Madison, the son of John and Ingeborg (Oliverson) Selvaag. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Hollinshead on June 19, 1947. John graduated from Madison East High School in June of 1943....
Hermina Juckem
Apr 29, 2012
Madison - Hermina Juckem, age 88, passed away on April 29, 2012 at Covenant Oaks in Oakwood Village West in Madison. Hermina was born on November 22, 1923 in Madison, the daughter of Herman and Krescencia (Eisele) Landolt. She attended Central High School and also Madison Business College. She married James "Bud" Juckem in May of 1952. Hermina...
Rev. Russell
Apr 28, 2012
Sunrise: Rev. Claude Cullom Russell, Sr. was born December 31, 1932 in Warren, Arkansas, to the union of Albert and Allie Mae Russell. Rev. Russell's mom and dad preceded him in death. Seven of his brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. He received a formal education in Warren, Arkansas. Rev. Russell enlisted in the United...
Darrell Dykhuizen
Apr 28, 2012
Madison-Darrell John Dykhuizen, age 52, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison after a courageous fight with cancer. Darrell was born on December 23, 1959 in Sterling, IL the son of John & Alberta (Smith) Dykhuizen. He was united in marriage with Cheryl Lynn Buege on August 9, 1986 at the Trinity United...
Maria Gruenenwald
Apr 28, 2012
Madison - Maria Anne "Mary" Gruenenwald, age 94, died on Saturday, April 28, 2012. She was born on July 10, 1917 in Brotterode, Germany, the daughter of Ludwig and Katerina (Br�un) Schroeder. Mary is survived by her son, Robert G. Gruenenwald, a nephew, Bernd Knebel, and other nieces and nephews by marriage. She was preceded in death by...
Lloyd Hein
Apr 28, 2012
McFarland- Lloyd W. Hein, age 99. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was the son of the last practicing blacksmith in Madison, born on August 31, 1912, to Victor and Carrie (Christenson) Hein. Lloyd grew up in Madison where young east-side boys were barefoot...
Diane Moscrip
Apr 27, 2012
Madison - Diane T. Moscrip, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Diane was born on June 1, 1946 in Park Falls, Wisc. Diane is survived by her husband, Walt; daughter, Amber (Brian); father, Arthur Pritzl (Dorothy); siblings, Virginia Leopold (Eugene) of Superior, Martha Lottus (Greg) of...
Jeffrey Anderson
Apr 27, 2012
Jeffrey L. Anderson, age 46, of Waunakee died suddenly on Friday April 27, 2012 of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Madison, WI on March 22, 1966 to Larry and Bonnie (Wilfur) Anderson. He married the former Deann Adler on February 9, 2001. He was currently employed in Waunakee at the Village Center. Jeff was known...
Elinor Schmiedlin
Apr 27, 2012
Madison - Elinor M. Schmiedlin, age 93, passed away on April 27, 2012. She was born on July 29, 1918 in Dane, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin and Mary (Richards) Arneson. Elinor was united in marriage to Willard W. "Bill" Schmiedlin on April 5, 1941 in Madison. For over 30 years, she was active in the Boy Scouts...
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