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.
Doris Selander
Aug 30, 2012
Doris Pamela (Bowman) Selander, 97, passed away August 30, 2012 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI after suffering a stroke on August 26. She was born October 12, 1914 in South Heart, ND to Oscar Ferdinand and Petra Amanda (Nelson) Bowman. In 1917 the family moved back to the Grantsburg area where Doris...
Andrea Berto
Aug 29, 2012
Madison-Andrea (Plaut) Berto, 58, died August 29, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Care, Madison, surrounded by loving family and friends. Andrea was born June 20, 1954 in Oakland, California. She was a resident of Madison since 1956, attending school at West High and the Free School. Andrea met her beloved husband Kenneth Berto, when they were both working at...
Elsie Fischer
Aug 29, 2012
Sun Prairie-Elsie Marguerite Fischer, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born on February 21, 1920 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of E. E. & Nona (Kline) Holland. She was united in marriage with Richard M. Fischer on December 18, 1948 in Columbus, OH and he preceded...
Curtis Jones
Aug 28, 2012
Curtis W. Jones Curtis W. Jones, 40, of Jefferson, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Curtis was born on March 14, 1972 in Madison, the son of Russell L. Jones, Sr. & Eulalia (Susie). Curtis enjoyed playing pool, fishing and spending time with family and friends especially with his two dogs Blackhawk and Lakota. Survivors include...
Richard Stark
Aug 28, 2012
Richard Paul Stark, husband, father, Realtor, fisherman, golfer and all around swell guy has passed away at the age of 91. Richard was born in 1921, third child of Paul and Julia Stark, in Madison Wisconsin. He served bravely in WWII as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps, where he loaded armaments on planes, and readied airfields....
Stephanie Leggett
Aug 28, 2012
Madison/Sun Prairie - Stephanie T. Leggett, age 48 passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 with her family's loving arms around her. She fought a long and courageous battle with breast cancer and leukemia. Even though this was a hard battle for her, she never lost her sense of humor, spirit or smile. Her warm smile could spread...
O. Higgason
Aug 28, 2012
Madison - O. Lucille Higgason, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born to Roy and Belle (Arnot) Frank in Blanchardville. Lucille was a Business College graduate and worked for the City of Madison. She was united in marriage to James Higgason in January, 1945. She enjoyed...
Frank Willkom
Aug 27, 2012
Frank J. Willkom, age 77, passed away suddenly Monday, August 27, 2012 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Frank was born April 16, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was the son of Frank and Alma (Murphy) Willkom. He graduated from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls in 1952 and worked as a telegrapher and station agent...
John Namio
Aug 26, 2012
Madison - John S. Namio, age 64, died Sunday, August 26, 2012. John was born January 30, 1948 in Madison, the son of Samuel and Carolyne (Annen) Namio. John was beloved soulmate to Marty Ferris for 30 years; dear father of Anthony (Margaret) Namio, and Wendy Namio; and loving grandfather of Abby, Maddie, Connor and Samantha Namio, Tyler...
Shirley Natvig
Aug 26, 2012
Shirley J. Natvig, age 79, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at her apartment in Stoughton. She was born on April 8, 1933, at Stoughton Hospital, the daughter of Elliott and Permelia Thompson. She married Philip M. Natvig on Feb. 23, 1952. Shirley graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. She worked in the kitchen...
Vivian Edelman
Aug 24, 2012
Madison-Vivian (Chaya) W. Edelman, aged 90 passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012 as a result of advanced Parkinsons disease. She was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1921 to Abraham and Jean (Gittel Charna Rosensweig) Weiner and was a graduate of Overbrook High School. Vivian was married to Albert Edelman. She is survived by her daughter, Eileen Bruskewitz...
Earl Linderud
Aug 24, 2012
Stoughton - Earl Junior Linderud, age 89, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 28, 1923 to Earl Sr. "Pops" and Margaret Linderud. He graduated from Stoughton Senior High School with the class of 1941. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as...
Edward Ballweg
Aug 23, 2012
Waunakee - Edward P. Ballweg, age 92, died on Thurs. Aug 23, 2012 at his home in Waunakee. He was born in Roxbury on March 18, 1920 to Edward and Clara (Breunig) Ballweg. He married the former Marion Ziegler on Sept 27, 1945. Ed was a lifelong farmer until his retirement. He loved to play cards, enjoyed watching...
Clarence Jacobson
Aug 22, 2012
Sun Prairie/Madison Clarence "Skip" Jacobson, age 78 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 22. Skip was in the trucking business for over 50 years. He was in the Military and served in Germany in the Korean War. Skip is survived by his wife Arlene, his children Robert, Jeffrey, Debra, and Curtis; step-children Mike Carry, Mary, Theresa, and Travin,...
Richard Faust
Aug 22, 2012
WAUNAKEE/MADISON: Richard "Dick" C. Faust, age 89, passed away during the early evening on Wednesday, August 22 2012, at the Waunakee Manor due to complications from a recent hip replacement surgery. Dick was born October 12, 1922, the son of Hubert & Lillian (Vitense) Faust in Madison WI. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1940 and...
Sarah Haughwout
Aug 22, 2012
Madison - Sarah Jane Campbell Cassidy Haughwout died peacefully at Agrace Hospice on August 22, 2012, at the age of 81, after a long illness. Sarah Jane was born August 17, 1931 in Lewistown, PA to Dr. Halton Creighton and Christina Janet (Jean) Cassidy who were naturalized citizens originally from Quebec, Canada. Her parents were helped in raising...
Jeannette Rigdon
Aug 22, 2012
Stoughton- Jeannette "J'Net" Rigdon, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center. She was born in Vinegar Hill Township, IL on March 1, 1932, the daughter of Albert and Olive (Hilby) Vanderah. J'Net graduated from Galena High School in Galena, IL. On October 4, 1951, she married Donald John Rigdon. Together they...
June Ahrens
Aug 21, 2012
June A. Ahrens, age 88 passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 21, 2012. She was a life-long resident of Madison, born on June 17, 1924 to the late Otto and Thelma (Hauge) Ahrens. She was employed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for 33 years until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of Midvale Community...
George Schmitt
Aug 19, 2012
Dane - George Schmitt, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 surrounded by family. George was born on February 23, 1927 to John & Martha (Pape) Schmitt. He had 4 brothers, Lawrence, Bob, Bill, and Earl. He grew up and remained on the home farm. He farmed his entire life with the exception of his time...
Raymond Berdal
Aug 19, 2012
Raymond "Ray" J. Berdal age 87 passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday August 19, 2012 with his loving and caring wife of 49 years by his side. Ray was born in Stanley, Wisconsin on July 16, 1925 the son of Andrew and Julia (Maslanka) Berdal. He is a graduate of Stanley High School. Ray retired from...
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