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.
Zelma Martin
Jan 29, 2012
On January 29, 2012, Zelma (Young) Martin left family and friends to join the love of her life, Lavon Martin, who passed away in 2000. Their marriage of 68 years began in depression times continued with WWII service in the Navy and a series of company moves with the Kroger Co from Greenville Ohio, to Cleveland, Milwaukee and...
Lynn Packard
Jan 28, 2012
Oregon- Lynn J. Packard, age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 2, 1922, the son of Lynn and Julia (Solheim) Packard. He married Dorothy Wolter in Buffalo, NY on September 9, 1942. Lynn served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII....
Bruce Borden
Jan 28, 2012
Middleton, Bruce G. Borden, age 67, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, peacefully at home with his life partner, Laurie Albrent, by his side. Bruce was born December 20th, 1944, in Culver City, California to Robert and Camilla (Swanson) Borden. He grew up in Watford City, North Dakota. Bruce's father was a game warden and he was very...
Coryl Berglund
Jan 26, 2012
Stoughton- Coryl D. Sveum Berglund, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Stoughton on February 22, 1918, the daughter of Hjalmer and Della Vindedahl. She was a graduate of Stoughton High School in 1936. On April 13, 1941 Coryl married Ogden Sveum, who preceded her in death on August...
Ella Egstad
Jan 26, 2012
Madison-Ella Mae Egstad, age 99, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Willows Nursing Center, Sun Prairie. Ella was born on March 11, 1912 in the Town of Brazeau, WI the daughter of Otto & Mary (Lessor) Klover. She was the 6th youngest of 15 children who grew up in a rural setting. She told stories...
Frances Meicher
Jan 26, 2012
Madison - Frances Norine (Murphy) Meicher, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Frances was born to Arthur and Elizabeth (Cummings) Murphy on October 29, 1924, in La Crosse. She was the third of four children and remained close to her sisters...
George Ingwell
Jan 25, 2012
George Purdon Ingwell, age 78 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday January 25, 2012. George was born on November 19, 1933 in Madison, son of Curtis and Virginia Ingwell. He graduated from West High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. George was united in marriage to Phyllis Marie Alighieri on July 9, 1955....
Richard Walling
Jan 25, 2012
Dousman, WI/Brooksville, FL - Richard L. "Dick" Walling, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 after suffering a heart attack on January 9. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and children at Oakhill Hospital in Florida. He was born in Anthon, IA on February 15, 1932, the son of Cornelius and Gertrude (Rhode) Walling. He...
James Steele
Jan 24, 2012
Stoughton- James A. "Jim" Steele, age 59, lost a 25-year hard-fought battle with CREST (Scleroderma) on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. His life began on St. Patrick's Day, 1952 in Normal, IL, the second child born to J. Russell and Norma Bertram Steele. He was an athlete in high school, especially...
Robert Roth
Jan 24, 2012
Madison - Robert Stanley Roth, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2011, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin the son of Stanley and Hallie (Davis) Roth. He is survived by his mother, Hallie Roth; a sister, Jeanne Jabs; nieces, Lesley (Joshua Bauer) Jabs, Kelsey (...
James Tiedeman
Jan 23, 2012
James Tiedeman, age 50, died suddenly on Monday January 23, 2012 at his home in Roxbury. He was born in Madison on July 8, 1961 to James and Joyce (Perry) Tiedeman. He was previously employed for many years at Samuels Recycling in Madison and Janesville. He enjoyed fishing and watching sporting events, especially Packer and Badger football with...
Eugene Borman
Jan 22, 2012
MADISON Eugene Hurley Borman passed away peacefully Sunday, January 22, 2012 at age 81. Eugene was born in Black Earth on June 17, 1930 the son of the late Cecil and Mary (Shackelton) Borman. He was united in marriage to Loretta Rogers on June 7, 1958. He worked as a meat cutter for 56 years. He began his...
Elaine Dyhr
Jan 22, 2012
MADISON Elaine Marie Dyhr, 71, was called to eternal life by her heavenly father on January 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She maintained her wit and determination despite living with a debilitating disease and declining health for the last few years. Her spirit of quiet courage, fierce determination and endless love will live on...
Helen Androne
Jan 22, 2012
Madison/Beloit - Helen Clarinda Androne, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband of 69 years, Gerald Androne and her daughter, Nancy at her side on Sun. Jan. 22, 2012 after a long illness. Helen was born in Beloit on Oct. 8, 1917 to Burton E. and Hattie Belle (Smiley) Skinner and lived most of...
Ione Johnson
Jan 22, 2012
Stoughton- Ione M. Johnson, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Stoughton on August 28, 1923 the daughter of Norwegian Immigrant Ole Offerdahl and Lena Limberg Offerdahl. Ione graduated from Stoughton High School. She worked at Highway Trailers. On October 19, 1946 Ione married Earl N. Johnson. Together they...
Mara Scheckler
Jan 22, 2012
Madison - Mara Catherine Scheckler, age 41, died unexpectedly on January 22, 2012, at her home in Madison. She was born on March 24, 1970, the daughter of Dr. William E. Scheckler, MD, and Rolliana Scheckler. Mara graduated from Edgewood High School, 1988, where she was in National Honor Society and served as Editor of the Year Book....
Randall Kazynski
Jan 20, 2012
Waunakee - Randall Wayne Kazynski, age 66, died suddenly on Friday January 20, 2012 in Celebration, Florida. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 26, 1945 to James and Ardis (Schimelfenig) Kazynski. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1964. He married Joan Rider on May 8, 1965 and they resided in Waunakee. Randy retired from...
N. Oberlander
Jan 20, 2012
Sun Prairie-N. Jean Oberlander, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on February 7, 1930 in St. Claire, MN the daughter of Floyd & Frieda (Schram) Klinder. Jean was united in marriage with Don A. Oberlander on July 14, 1951 and he preceded her in death on January...
Roland Rockwell
Jan 19, 2012
Roland Mason Rockwell, age 86, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born October 18, 1925, at home in Viola Township, Richland County, Wisconsin to Melvin and Ona Rockwell. He graduated from Blue River High School and then went on to serve in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II, serving...
Henry Anderson
Jan 19, 2012
Madison - Henry Allen Anderson, 91, in the presence of the Lord Jesus and surrounded by his loving family died late Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Madison. A later-in-life transplant to Madison, who was devoted to his family and shaped by his relationship with the Lord, Henry loved living in the present while cognizant and valuing the memories,...
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