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.
Leroy Seely
Apr 18, 2012
Madison - LeRoy J. Seely, age 86, passed away on April 18, 2012 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. LeRoy was born on March 21, 1926, the son of Cecil and Josephine (Smithback) Seely. He married Roberta "Bobbie" Church on July 8, 1961 in Madison. LeRoy served his country in the Army during WWII and also participated in the...
Larry Parks
Apr 18, 2012
Larry P. Parks, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 18 at his residence. The eldest son of Paul C and Lucille M. Parks (Madison, WI), Larry was a lifelong Madison resident. While he was always an avid reader and sports enthusiast, he spent his later years enjoying competitive card games of euchre and Texas Hold'em at...
David Jones
Apr 18, 2012
Stoughton- David L. Jones, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on April 7, 1943, the son of Ira and Doris (Snyder) Jones. Jonsey graduated from Stoughton High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for over two years. Jonsey worked for Michels Pipeline Inc....
Howard Davis
Apr 18, 2012
McFarland- Howard Davis' world changed dramatically on July 27. 1963 when without too much thought, he ran down the Larson Beach pier and dove in to play with his kids. Hours later, when he arrived at the hospital in the back of the police chief's station wagon (which was as close to an ambulance as McFarland had at...
Shannon Maly
Apr 17, 2012
Waunakee-Shannon Christine Maly, formally Shannon Petrick passed away after a long battle with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Though limited, Shannon enjoyed attending her children's tennis, gymnastic, baseball and football games. She really enjoyed the trips "Up North" to the family cabin in St. Germain. She would sit and read for hours on the dock or take a ride on...
Gregory Werner
Apr 17, 2012
Gregory Alan Werner, 47, of Waunakee, WI, passed away on April 17, 2012, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Joliet, IL, the son of William and Penny Werner of Fond du Lac, WI. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Springs High School in Fond du Lac, WI,...
Margaret Pertzborn
Apr 17, 2012
Waunakee-Margaret Anna Pertzborn, age 96, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. The former Margaret Frederick was born on May 23, 1915 in Waunakee the daughter of Joseph & Catherine (Esser) Frederick. Before she was married she worked in Madison cleaning houses and after she and Julius moved off the family farm she resumed doing...
Freida Schroeder
Apr 16, 2012
Madison/Cottage Grove - Freida M. (Riddle) Schroeder, age 78, died on Monday, April 16, 2012 at home of natural causes. She was born on December 28, 1933, the daughter of Alonzo and Alta Riddle in the town of Lodi. Along with her twin sister, Ferne, she was one of the youngest of 7 children. She married Frederick J....
Lorraine Zuber
Apr 16, 2012
New Glarus/Stoughton- Lorraine Zuber passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012. She always went out of her way to comfort and give to any member of her family or friends the very best that she could and she will be deeply missed. Lorraine is survived by her four sons, Steve (Ruth) and Mike, both of New Glarus, Jim...
David Muetz
Apr 16, 2012
Waunakee-David L. Muetz, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2012, with his wife and beloved dog "Buddy" at his side. He fought cancer once and won 8 wonderful years but a second round was not to be. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Viet Nam War. He worked for...
Jo Warrick
Apr 15, 2012
Born August 3, 1928 and died April 15, 2012 in Madison, Wisconsin. For many years, Jo Ann taught private piano and group piano in her homes in Madison and Birmingham MI. Over the years she performed and sung with hundreds of children in concerts throughout the region. She was chief consultant and lecturer for "Green Frog Productions," taught...
Benjamin Weller
Apr 15, 2012
Madison - Benjamin 'Ben' F. Weller, age 69, passed away on April 15, 2012. Ben was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, (West Africa) on February 28, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Nellie Weller. He attended the Albert Academy (Sierra Leone), Rutgers University (Camden, NJ), University of Winnipeg (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), and the...
Dean Showers
Apr 15, 2012
Dean Allen Showers, 69, of Madison died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his wife Lisa Brunette and his son Sean, both of Madison, and daughter Hilary Gold of New Orleans, LA; sisters Julie Tessen of Brodhead, and Denise Showers of Janesville; nieces and nephews, many cousins, other relatives and friends. Dean was...
Alvin Kraus
Apr 14, 2012
Madison/Monroe - Alvin Frederick Kraus, age 80, died peacefully Saturday April 14, 2012 at Attic Angel Place. He was born February 4, 1932 in Monroe, Wis., the son of Anna (Marty) and Fred Kraus, Jr. He joined the U.S. Army on April 27, 1953 in Milwaukee and received an Honorable Discharge from Fort Sheridan, Ill. For his service,...
Doris Anderson
Apr 14, 2012
Doris Y. Anderson died on April 14, 2012, at Meriter Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Doris Elaine Young, on November 10, 1920 in Johnstown, Colorado, to English immigrants Edward and Annie (Bellwood) Young. She was the youngest of the Youngs' 2 boys and 2 girls. When Doris was only 2, her sister Bernice, 12, died...
Milton Boley
Apr 13, 2012
Boley, Milton Deerfield- Milton D. Boley, age 83, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born in Daleyville, WI on July 23, 1928, a son of Melvin and Amelia (Christianson) Boley. Milton was a lifelong farmer in the Daleyville and Deerfield areas. On September 17, 1949, he was united...
Mildred Thompson
Apr 11, 2012
Sun Prairie-Mildred Ruby Thompson, age 96, passed away on April 11, 2012 at Kindred Hearts, Sun Prairie. She was born on September 6, 1915 in Pepin, WI, the daughter of Peter & Ruby (Little) Hicks. Mildred married Fred Thompson on October 16, 1937 in Durand. He preceded her in death in 1968. Millie earned a life-time teaching degree...
Catherine Odette
Apr 11, 2012
Madison - Catherine Odette passed away on April 11, 2012, in the arms of her beloved partner of nearly 30 years, Sara Karon. Catherine fought hard for life, justice, and access for all. She was a national leader in disability rights, and was the Grand Marshal of last year's Disability Pride Parade in Chicago. She was the publisher...
Philip Geiger
Apr 11, 2012
Sun Prairie-Philip A. Geiger, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on June 6, 1949 in Manitowoc the son of Adalbert & Dorothy (Plamann) Geiger. Philip was united in marriage to Sandy Steele on May 21, 1977 in Madison. Phil was a loving husband, father, brother, and...
Thomas Johnson
Apr 10, 2012
Springdale - Thomas E. "Chip" Johnson Jr., age 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born June 12, 1959 to Thomas E. and Margaret H. (Williams) Johnson Sr. in Lebanon, Kentucky. Chip has been fortunate to travel and live in many cities over the years, among them attending school in...
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