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.
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...
Josie Evenson
Dec 28, 2011
Stoughton- Josie M. Evenson, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Skaalen Home. She was born on the family farm on September 10, 1911, the daughter of Ole and Malena (Midthun) Hauge. Josie attended Rinden School and worked on the family farm. She was a longtime member of West Koshkonong Lutheran Church and active in...
Ruth Orwin
Dec 28, 2011
Madison-Ruth Ann (Littel) Orwin, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 89 on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Meriter Hospital. She was born May 8, 1922 in Madison, the daughter of the late William and Mathilda (Grimm) Littel. Ruth was united in marriage to Harold J. Orwin on Oct. 3, 1942 at...
Clifton Kunde
Dec 27, 2011
Clifton Kunde, age 89, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, due to complications from a hip surgery. He was born on June 19, 1922, on the family farm in Portage County, Wisconsin, the youngest son of Frederick and Ada (Bremmer) Kunde, and brother of Dorothy (Butler) and Don, all of whom preceded him in death....
Ronald Stark
Dec 26, 2011
Ronald H. Stark, long time resident of Cross Plains area passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2011 at his home. He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on June 20, 1938 the son of the late Harry and Marjory (Briglidoero) Stark. Ron graduated Summit High School in 1956. He moved to Madison to finish his education in Electrical...
Mae Klein
Dec 26, 2011
MADISON - Mae G. Klein passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Monday, December 26, 2011, two days after her 89th Birthday. Born in Fitchburg, WI, raised in Oregon, WI, Mae was an avid lover of music. As an accomplished clarinetist, she sat first chair in the Oregon H.S. Band and in her senior year was...
Robert Rackow
Dec 25, 2011
Madison - Robert Gerald Rackow, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on March 13, 1932 in Plymouth, Wisconsin the son of Arno and Renatta (Faas) Rackow. Robert was united in marriage to Bette Feldt in 1957. He worked for Trachte Building Systems until his retirement in 1993....
Andrea Alder
Dec 25, 2011
Madison/Poynette - Andrea E. Alder, age 59, passed away at her home on Sunday Dec 25, 2011 with her loved ones. She was born on Sept 2, 1952 in Elkhorn, WI to Robert T. and Elizabeth (Duckwitz) Alder. She married Charles B. Kreul on May 31, 1979 in Madison, WI. Andrea graduated from Colorado State University with honors...
Ruth Burns
Dec 25, 2011
Theresa/Madison - Ruth M Burns, previously of Theresa, WI passed away on December 25, 2011. Ruth was born in Theresa on May 5, 1923 to Emma (Ruecker) and Robert Baker. She spent most of her childhood in Dundas, and had many wonderful memories of her time spent there. She attended college at Mount Mary in Milwaukee where she...
John Orvis
Dec 24, 2011
Sun Prairie-John E. Orvis, age 50, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 20011 at UW Hospital from complications from cancer. He was born on July 24, 1961 in Madison the son of Eugene & Evelyn (Newbury) Orvis. He was united in marriage on August 11, 1990 in Sun Prairie with Kathy Kreger and she preceded him in death...
Omer Lee
Dec 24, 2011
Lee, Omer Stoughton- Omer Greig Lee, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. He was born in Dunkirk Township on August 25, 1924, a son of Levi and Alice (Greig) Lee. Omer worked on the family farm, at Greig Machine, and retired from Uniroyal after working there for 13 years. He...
Christopher Wood
Dec 23, 2011
MADISON - Christopher M. Wood, age 53, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a long battle with brain cancer. He was united in marriage to the former Donna Padley on September 25, 1993 in Madison, and together they had a son, Samuel, in 1998. Chris was born on February 9, 1958...
Aaron Armstrong
Dec 22, 2011
Madison - Aaron Armstrong, age 35 passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was born on June 24, 1976 in Azores, Portugal, the son of William Helgeson and Michelle Backs. Aaron was a kind hearted and smart man, who was creative and self-taught. He was extremely loyal and devoted to his family and friends. Most of all...
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