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.
Virginia Boysen
Apr 4, 2012
Madison - Virginia Margaret Boysen, age 93 of Madison (formerly Kenosha) passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 4, 2012 at Attic Angel Place. Virginia was born December 15, 1918 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the youngest of seven children to Joseph and Josephine Bose. Virginia graduated from St. Catherine's High School and went on to work for Snap...
June Rouse
Apr 4, 2012
Madison - June J. Rouse, age 92 passed away at Agrace Hospice on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 with her loving husband of 72 years by her side. She was born on June 24, 1919 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Dreyer) Luedeke. On June 10, 1939, June was united in marriage with Harry R. Rouse...
Shirley Drenkhahn
Apr 4, 2012
Drenkhahn, Shirley Stoughton- Shirley Anne Drenkhahn, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born in Madison on January 27, 1936, a daughter of Austin and Sadie (Bingham) Riddle. On May 10, 1953, she was united in marriage to William Drenkhahn in Paw Paw, Michigan. Shirley and Bill lived all...
Violet Haried
Apr 4, 2012
Stoughton-Violet Haried, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Harbor House in Stoughton. She was born in Stoughton on June 20, 1918, daughter of Carl and Clara (Anderson) Nettum. Her mother passed away when she was only 6 months old but she was raised lovingly by her Uncle Alvin and Aunt Helga Christianson....
Donald Ring
Apr 3, 2012
McFarland-Donald "Don" E. Ring, age 80, passed away on April 3, 2012 at Nazareth Health and Rehab Center. He was born on Dec. 18, 1931 in Madison, the son of Herman and Laura (Schuetz) Ring. Don was married to the love of his life, Florine Ballweg on April 7, 1951 at St. John Catholic Church in Waunakee. He...
Judith Meyer
Apr 3, 2012
Sun Prairie - Judith "Judy" L. Meyer, age 60 passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. She was born on December 18, 1951 in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Richard and Lillian Stevens. On December 20, 1975, Judy married the love of her life, Richard J. Meyer. They began their lives together in Sheboygan,...
Zackery Raether, Jr.
Apr 2, 2012
Sun Prairie - Zackery Alan Raether Jr, 4 months old, was taken by heavenly angels on Monday, April 2, 2012. He was born to the proud parents of Zackery Raether and Abigail Doering on December 7, 2011. Zackery left an impression on our hearts and left us far too soon. His sweet smile and demeanor will remain in...
Eugene Brockmiller
Apr 2, 2012
Madison-Eugene H. Brockmiller, age 78, passed away in his sleep on April. 2, 2012 in La Crosse, WI. He was born in Madison on May 7, 1933, the son of Harold and Charlotte (Nickel) Brockmiller. He graduated from East High School, class of 1952. Eugene served in the U.S Army from 1953 to 1955 and was very proud...
Robert Sailing
Apr 1, 2012
Cottage Grove/Marshall-Robert John Sailing formerly of Cottage Grove passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; his daughters, Gloria (Dennis) Stapelmann, Mesa, AZ, Maria (Dennis) Nieman, Shell Rock, IA, Wanda (LaMont) Davidson, Delhi, IA and Julie Plumley, Williamsburg, PA; 10 grandchildren; 9...
Nels Nelson
Apr 1, 2012
Madison - Nels W. Nelson, age 62, died Sunday April 1st, 2012 in his home on the east side of Madison. He was born on the 17th of April, 1949 to Selmer and Bernice Nelson in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Nels was raised on a dairy farm in Melrose Wisconsin and graduated from Melrose-Mindoro High School. After attending...
Redfield Mitchell
Mar 31, 2012
Redfield S. Mitchell, 90 Town of Sun Prairie Redfield Sherman "Red" Mitchell passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare after a short illness. Red was born July 3, 1921, at Madison General Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, the second of three children born to George T. and Sibylle G. (Burgess) Mitchell. He graduated from East High School, Madison,...
Judith Endres
Mar 31, 2012
Waunakee - Judith Ann Endres (Nee Hoppe), 73 passed away peacefully on March 31, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Judy was born on December 31, 1938 in Portage, WI to Dwight and Bernice (Mullenbach) Hoppe. She graduated from Portage High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Francis "Frank" Endres on April 11, 1964 at...
Tootsie Alme
Mar 31, 2012
Alme, Florabell "Tootsie" Stoughton- Florabell "Tootsie" Alme, age 84, passed away following a brief illness, surrounded by her family, at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was born in Stoughton on February 2, 1928, a daughter of Emil and Hazel (Long) Erickson. On October 28, 1961, she was united in marriage to Melvin Alme in Galena,...
Elizabeth Burtness
Mar 31, 2012
Burtness, Elizabeth Stoughton- Elizabeth C. Burtness, age 98, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was born in Stoughton on March 16, 1914, a daughter of John and Hannah (Quam) Lund. On February 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Mervin Burtness. Elizabeth was a lifelong Stoughton resident, a member of...
Martin Wesolowski
Mar 31, 2012
MADISON - Martin F. Wesolowski, age 81, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born December 13, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI. On December 27, 1954, he married the love of his life, Gloria Roberta Fisher, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison....
James Hart
Mar 30, 2012
Hart, James E. Stoughton- James E. Hart, age 77, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. He was born in Ontario, WI on November 19, 1934, a son of Louis and Edith (Short) Hart. James served his country in the National Guard. He loved his cars. James is remembered as a very kind...
Gary Lichtenberg
Mar 30, 2012
Gary J. Lichtenberg, age 70, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Friday, March 30, 2012, with his best friend and wife, Rebecca, at his side. He is now happily cutting heavenly trees with his beloved "Uncle Joey." Gary was born April 10, 1941 to Louise Wrabella in Milwaukee. He worked at the Gardner Baking Company while attending...
Philip Otto
Mar 30, 2012
Cross Plains - Philip R. Otto, age 52, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, March 30, 2012. He was born on May 30, 1959 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, a son of Robert and Noreen (Phillips) Otto. Phil graduated from Kaukauna High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from University of...
William Luellen
Mar 29, 2012
Madison - William Robert "Bill" Luellen, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home of 35 years, on Thursday, March 29, 2012, after a courageous three year fight with heart failure, due to Amyloidosis. His father-in law stated that "He could talk intelligently about anything" Bill was born September 13, 1942, in Muscatine Iowa, to John "Jack" Luellen...
Fern Pfitzer
Mar 29, 2012
MADISON - Asleep in Jesus, Fern M. Pfitzer, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2012, at St. Mary's Care Center. Fern was a pioneer in the field of early childhood education and a cherished Christian role model for young children, parents, her family, nieces and nephews, and all who loved her as a teacher and friend....
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