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.
Betty Fey
Jan 3, 2012
Betty Fey, n�e Florence Elizabeth Tobey, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3rd, 2012, surrounded by loving spirits near and far. She was preceded in death in 2009 by her loving husband of 60 years, Will Fey. She is survived by her daughter Nan, her husband Bill Cronon and their children Hilary and Jeremy; her daughter...
Helen Truehl
Jan 3, 2012
Stoughton - Helen M. Truehl, age 87 passed away quietly with the love and support of her family by her side on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She was born on the family farm on February 8, 1924 in Cottage Grove, the daughter of Andrew and Mollie Gullickson. In 1941, Helen graduated from Madison East High School. She was...
Joan Zanoya
Jan 3, 2012
Mary Joan (Heibel) Zanoya age 70, of Madison, found peace on January 3, 2012, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 20, 1941, attended St. Bernards Catholic Grade School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1959. She attended the UW Madison, and then married Earl "Zeke" Zanoya on Nov 2, 1961. They lived...
Raymond Hansen
Jan 3, 2012
Raymond E Hansen, age 82, passed away peacefully January 3, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare. Raymond Hansen was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. Upon graduation from Lane Tech High School, he served as a Laboratory Supervisor in the Air Force holding the rank of S/SGT at Erding AFB Germany during the Korean conflict. There he met and married...
Robert Tieman
Jan 2, 2012
FITCHBURG - Robert G. "Bob" Tieman, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Meriter Hospital in Madison after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 18, 1934 in Madison, the son of Henry and Aurelia (Priebe) Tieman. He was known for his witty sense of humor and his ability to...
Jeanne Lang
Jan 2, 2012
Madison - Jeanne Lang passed into the next life on January 2, 2012. Jeanne was born in Madison on September 7, 1927 to Eugene and Evelyn Herrling, and lived her entire life in Madison. She attended West High School before attending nursing school at the University of Wisconsin--Madison. While working as a nurse at the University of Wisconsin...
Julaine Allen
Jan 2, 2012
Madison - Julaine Allen - Beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend, and colleague, Julaine Allen, tragically passed away on January 2nd at the age of 57. She was born on June 16, 1954 to Carol Allen Leslie and Donald Allen. Julaine dedicated her life to helping others. As a respected psychotherapist for over 20 years, Julaine touched countless lives...
Rose Washington
Jan 2, 2012
Madison - ROSEMARY WASHINGTON, age 86 of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 2, 2012. She was born on August 26, 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Robert L. Jones and Mattie M. Jones (David) Thornton. From her marriage to Theodore A. Washington I she bore four children. Rosemary was preceded in...
Roseann Johnson
Jan 1, 2012
Marshall- RoseAnn Johnson, age 68, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 1, 2012. RoseAnn was born on December 6, 1943 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Richard Nordness Sr. and Irene Guetzlaff (Krause). She was raised by Irene and Willard Guetzlaff. RoseAnn graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1962. She married Curt Johnson on June...
Lavon Zika
Jan 1, 2012
Sun Prairie - LaVon (Taubenheim) Zika, age 62, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI while surrounded by her family. She was born in Amboy, IL on March 18, 1949, the daughter of Edward R. and Pearl (Pankhurst) Taubenheim. She married Gary R. Zika on September 29, 1984....
Betty Blakely
Dec 31, 2011
Blakely, Betty M. McFarland - Betty M. Blakely, age 83, passed away at her home in McFarland on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on November 26, 1928, a daughter of Gilford and Mildred (Martin) Heath. She was united in marriage to Norman Hale Blakely on April 15, 1954 at St....
Neva Miller
Dec 31, 2011
Madison Neva B. Miller, age 89, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Agrace Hospice Care Center in Madison. She was born March 16, 1922, in Bloomer, Wis., the daughter of Harvey and Stella (O'Connell) Bitney. Neva graduated from Bloomer, Wis. high school in 1940. She spent two years at Illinois State University prior to meeting Bill Miller at...
Paul Fuerstenau
Dec 30, 2011
Madison - Paul W. Fuerstenau, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Belmont Nursing Home in Madison. He served in the 8th Air Force during WWII as a Radio Operator/Navigator on a B-17 bomber, flying in 21 missions over Germany. Paul graduated from Algona High School and Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. He worked...
Kathleen Ganser
Dec 30, 2011
Sun Prairie - Kathleen A. Ganser, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, WI. She was born March 12, 1 925 in Fort Atkinson, WI, to Clarence and Bonnie (Hoskins) Hensey. Mrs. Ganser was united in marriage to Robert Ganser on July 9, 1949 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...
Roman Carpenter
Dec 30, 2011
Buck was the fifth of seven children born to Fred and Elizabeth (nee Schmelzer) Carpenter on September 15, 1921. He was born in the house his father built, which still stands at the corner of Regent and Ash Streets. His family was bilingual (English and German). He attended Blessed Sacrament grade school in the original building on Hollister...
Esther Petzold
Dec 30, 2011
Sun Prairie - Esther M. Petzold, age 95, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 while at the Kindred Hearts Assisted Living Center in Cottage Grove. Esther is survived by two children, John (Cindy) Petzold of Sun Prairie and Jim Petzold of Madison; three grand children, Ashton (Travis) Newell and Coral Petzold (Mike Brennan) both of Sun Prairie...
Jane Rich
Dec 29, 2011
Jane L. Rich, age 69, died peacefully December 29, 2011 at UW Hospital. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 29, 1942, the daughter of John and Dorothy Hoyt. She attended St. Louis Park High School, St. Olaf College, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in sociology in 1964. While at U of...
Donald Putz
Dec 29, 2011
Blanchardville - Donald Van Putz, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 17, 1924 in Minnesota to John H. and Harriet E. (Van Fossen) Putz. He served in the Army during WWII and received a purple heart. Don was a lifelong member of Carpenters Union 314....
Mabel Harris
Dec 28, 2011
Sun Prairie / Waunakee- Mabel L. Harris, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor of natural causes. Mabel was born on July 28, 1917 in St. Johns, Michigan the daughter of Albert & Austie (Huggett) Waidelich. She was a 1935 graduate of Rodney B Wilson High School in St. Johns. Mabel married...
Marion Kraak
Dec 28, 2011
MADISON - Marion J. Kraak, ages 94 died on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. He was born to John C. and Julia Handel Kraak on October 3, 1917 in Dane County, Wisconsin. He was married on October 20, 1951 to Mary Lynaugh. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union for 64 years and a veteran of WWII. He...
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