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.
Steve Hansen
Jul 26, 2012
Steve Arthur Hansen, 67, of Waunakee, died peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison surrounded by his family. Steve was born February 17, 1945, in Portage, Wisconsin; the son of Henry and Myra (Deschane) Hansen. He married Sue Lindgren on October 13, 1979 in Madison. Steve spent most of his...
Lois Ebersohl
Jul 24, 2012
Madison-Lois (Jean) Ebersohl, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at Sebring Assisted Care Residence. A lifelong resident of Madison, She was born Feb. 22, 1925 in Madison to Robert and Josephine Meyers She is survived by her husband Charles "Chuck AKA Charlie"; her siblings, Doris Bayer of Camarillo, CA and Richard (Patti) Meyers of...
John Leach Sr.
Jul 24, 2012
Madison - John E. Leach Sr. age 85, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served during WWII. Chapel services will be held at SUNSET MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY, Madison on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 1:30pm with Military honors to conclude his services. Cress Funeral Home...
Charles Mears
Jul 23, 2012
FITCHBURG - Charles M. "Charlie" Mears, age 84 died peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long battle with heart disease and kidney failure. Charlie was born December 9, 1927, in Hillpoint, WI, the son of Thomas and Stella Mears. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia "Ginny" Mears, of...
Mamie Dorr
Jul 23, 2012
Dorr, Mamie F. (Briggs) Madison - Mamie Fayetta Dorr, age 92, passed away on July 23, 2012. Born Feb. 19, 1920, in Madison, to Ervin and Jessie (Nichols) Briggs. Mamie is survived by Daughters Virginia (Lee) Maynard, Evelyn (Attila) Horwath, Daughter-in Law Lynda Dorr, Son-in-Law Don Gilbertson, Brother Earl (Gloria) Briggs, 13 Grandkids, 27 G Grandkids, 18 GG...
Earl Aldrich
Jul 23, 2012
Madison - Earl M. Aldrich, a long-time resident of Madison, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 23, 2012. . Born on February 13, 1929 in Portland, Oregon to Earl and Mildred Aldrich, Sr., Earl graduated from the University of Oregon in 1951 and then earned a Master's from Mexico City College-Mexico City (University of the...
Virginia Thousand
Jul 23, 2012
Madison - Virginia "Ginny" Thousand passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2012, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born Virginia Mary Sutter on June 9, 1926, in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, daughter of Leo and Esther Sutter, and the oldest of four siblings. She graduated from high school in Mount Horeb. Ginny married Anthony Dean Thousand on June 19,...
Marlene Berg
Jul 22, 2012
MADISON - Marlene Rae Berg, age 78, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at her home, following medical complications. She was born March 11, 1934, in Madison to Helmer and Katherine (Borchardt) Berg. While limited by significant physical disabilities, Marlene enjoyed a full and fruitful life, surrounded by friends and people who supported her. Her laugh was...
Helen Dorfman
Jul 22, 2012
Madison - Helen G. Dorfman, age 98, passed away peacefully July 22, surrounded by family and friends. She was the faithful wife of the late Saul; proud mother of the late Marc, beloved and esteemed family court commissioner of Jefferson County; fond and grateful mother-in-law of Diana; adoring grandmother of Joe and Paul and cherished aunt and great-aunt....
Jesse Fountain
Jul 21, 2012
Jesse J. Fountain 58, was welcomed home to the lord on July 21, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother Lizzie Williams, brother Willie Vaughn and daughter Lizzette Fountain. He is survived by his brothers; Sam Vaughn, Sim Gipson, Joseph Johnson, and James Fountain, his sister, Lueretha Fleming, sons Joseph Fountain and Lezerrick Anderson, daughter in-law...
Beatrice Kalscheur
Jul 21, 2012
Waunakee - Beatrice (Bea) A. Kalscheur, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2012 at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center after a long life of purpose. Born in North Bristol in 1920 to Ole and Bertha Ulvestad, Bea grew up in a Norwegian household with her two brothers and five sisters. In 1943, she married Leo C....
J. Md
Jul 21, 2012
J. Kent Tweeten, MD, 96, of Madison, died peacefully on July 21, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Kent is survived by five of his six children, Caroline (David) Sheperd of Madison; Eloise Tweeten (Jack Strange) of Santa Rosa, CA; Rolf (Carrie) Tweeten of Raleigh, NC; Elizabeth (Charles) Johnson of Verona; and Amy Tweeten (Tony Vollmar) of...
Doris Mita
Jul 21, 2012
Doris S. Mita, age 92, of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at a local nursing home. She was born in Berkeley, California to Harry and Margaret (Matsuda) Hayashi March 13, 1920. Doris married Roy G. Mita February 12, 1944. Doris received a BA in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1942;...
Carl Rowe
Jul 21, 2012
Madison - Carl Blotz Rowe died after a long, courageous battle with longevity July 21, 2012. Born on October 21st, 1919 in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, he spent his early childhood in Idaho until the family established in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1942 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Thereafter he spent...
Eugene Olson
Jul 20, 2012
McFarland- Eugene "Red" Olson passed on peacefully at his home on Friday, July 20, 2012. Gene was born on May 2, 1925 in Waupun, WI, the only child of Eugene and Sarah Olson. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1943 and enlisted in the service. He served for 2 years where he taught knitting as therapy for...
Eunice Hendrickson
Jul 20, 2012
Eunice Hendrickson, age 92, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1919 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin to William Sommers Jr. and Ida Sime Sommers. Eunice graduated from East High School in 1937 and Madison Business College. She worked for the State of Wisconsin and later E.W. Parker Jewelers until her retirement. On...
James Connelly
Jul 20, 2012
Bradenton, FL/Madison - James "Jim" Connelly, age 56 joined his brothers, Dave, Tim and Joe. He was born on February 12, 1956. Jim was a caring, loving Christian who lived his faith. He is survived by his son, Ryan (Rachel), mother, Norma (Charles McIntyre) Busser, nephews; Joe (Tammy) and Josh, sister-in-law, Kristi (Tim) and aunts and uncles; David...
Dr. Mead
Jul 20, 2012
Donald T. Mead, age 90 passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Faith Living Center in Sun Prairie. He resided at the Lighthouse Retirement Home in Sun Prairie for the past 9years. Dr. Mead was born in Mattoon, Illinois on December 9, 1921. He was the son on Thomas and Clara Mead, but was raised on the...
Fred Reames
Jul 19, 2012
MADISON- Fred M. Reames, age 71, died peacefully at UW Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2012. He was born on August 12, 1940, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Mark and Gretchen (Mielenz) Reames. He grew up in Denver, where he graduated from South High School in 1958, and went on to earn a B.A. and Ph.D....
Lyle Chritton
Jul 18, 2012
Lyle F. Chritton, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born in Stoughton on August 4, 1920, a son of William Emmett and Gertrude (Williamson) Chritton, Sr. Lyle graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938, and served his country in the Army Air Corps in England during WWII. He...
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