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.
Sue Shoham
Oct 23, 2011
Mrs. Sue Ann Shoham, recently of St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, passed away October 23 at 6:05 PM at UW hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Shoham was born October 8, 1942 in Canton, Ill, to Russell and Virginia (Brown) Vail and was raised in Macomb, Ill. She was a graduate of Western Illinois University and received...
Dick Nelson
Oct 23, 2011
Nelson, Richard 'Dick' McFarland - Richard L. "Dick" Nelson, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, October 23, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in the Town of Christiana on October 2, 1921, the son of Oscar and Helma (Jacobson) Nelson. He was baptized into the Body of Christ and...
Nathaniel Walker, Sr.
Oct 22, 2011
Madison - Nathaniel Walker, Sr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Nathaniel was born in Hernando, Miss. on March 2, 1930, to the late Sammie and Lydia (Bates) Walker. Nathaniel accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of the Knight Chapel Church. Nathaniel was educated in Memphis, Tenn. at Porter School and...
Dorothy Offerdahl
Oct 22, 2011
Stoughton- Dorothy M. Offerdahl, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on July 29, 1926 to Rosa and Henry Quiner in Linden, NJ. Dorothy and her sister Lucille lost both parents as young children. After living for several years in an orphanage in Sparta...
Robert Bohen
Oct 21, 2011
Madison - Robert W. Bohen, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer at UW Hospital. His loving family was by his side during his final decline. Robert was born in Mauston, WI., January 27, 1923 to James and Laura (Fessey) Bohen. He married Elizabeth Young on October 28, 1958....
Kathleen Storkson
Oct 21, 2011
Madison, WI / Rockford, IL - Kathleen "Kathy" Susan Storkson (Greenwaldt) went to her heavenly home on October 21, 2011. She was born April 1st 1962 in Rockford, IL to Robert and Deloris (Jo) Greenwaldt. Kathy graduated from Rockford Baptist High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Bible from Maranantha Bible College. Kathy and Britt were married...
Rob Engen
Oct 21, 2011
Engen, Robin L. Stoughton- Robin 'Rob' LeRoy Engen, age 57, passed away at the VA Hospital in Madison on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was born in Monroe on July 15, 1954, a son of Clarence Engen and Sheila Jansson. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Rob was an over the road truck...
Rosemary Slaght
Oct 21, 2011
Madison - Rosemary Slaght (nee Reilly), age 81, passed away on October 21, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Rosemary was born on December 31, 1929 in Madison to Bernard and Mabel (Helland) Reilly. Rosemary was united in marriage to John Slaght on December 24, 1953. Rosemary was a wonderful wife, mother and a very giving person....
Elsie Glass
Oct 21, 2011
Elsie Rubenstein Glass, 91, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011. Born July 8, 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Barney and Rebecca Silver, Elsie was the eldest of four children. A graduate of Mechanic Arts High School in 1936, she worked for the Ideal Leather Company before marrying Harry Rubenstein in March, 1946 and...
Wilma Brockmiller
Oct 20, 2011
Madison - Wilma A. Brockmiller, age 75, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at home. She was born in a home her father built located in the town of Clearfield, WI, on March 11, 1936, the daughter of William and Hazel (Minard) Schams. She graduated from Mauston High school in 1954. Wilma was united in marriage in...
Ila Mohs
Oct 20, 2011
Madison - Ila May Mohs, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on May 20, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of August and Verona Abe. Ila May graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where...
Grace Sabatke
Oct 19, 2011
Madison - Grace H. Sabatke, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Oakwood Village East. She was born on September 26, 1912 in the town of Seneca, Shawano County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert E. and Amanda (Reinke) Voelz. Grace graduated from Wittenberg High School and from Wausau Normal School. She then taught in a...
Nancy Schunk
Oct 19, 2011
Verona - Nancy Joy Schunk, beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend, died Wednesday morning, October 19, 2011, in her home surrounded by her devoted husband and children as was her wish. She was born in Milwaukee to Lorraine B. Kelpin on April 27, 1934, and grew up near the shores of Lake Michigan, often under the care and...
Maria Welton
Oct 19, 2011
Maria Elizabeth Welton n�e Valle was born on June 4th, 1959, in Glendale, California. In 1963 her family moved to Guadalajara, Jalisco, M�xico, where her parents Nancy Lee Valle and Vicente Valle raised her and her six younger surviving siblings, John, Ann, Joseph, Susan, Thomas, and Caroline. She is also survived in death by her loving husband, Kurtis,...
Donald Jacobson
Oct 19, 2011
Stoughton- Donald "Jake" Jacobson, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He graduated from Stoughton High School. Donald worked for Uniroyal for 43 years. He enjoyed Karaoke and was known in the community at "Karaoke Jake." Donald is survived by his brother, Peter (Sally) Jacobson of Somers, MT; sister, Ruth Ann Combs of Baraboo; and numerous...
Lyle Nestingen
Oct 18, 2011
Lyle E. Nestingen passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at age 88. He was born the youngest of five sons in Sparta on May 28, 1923 to the late Eddie A. and Lena Nestingen. Lyle entered the Army Air National Guard in September of 1942 and proudly served as a pilot during WWII. He was awarded the European...
Paul Schoff
Oct 18, 2011
Madison - Paul Fay Schoff, age 76, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Paul was born on May 24, 1935 near Wisconsin Dells, the son of Clayton and Sylvia (Elliott) Schoff. Paul graduated from Nekoosa High School and later from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Paul married his wife Sylvia "Sally" on March 8, 1957 at...
John Erickson
Oct 18, 2011
John R. Erickson passed away at home surrounded by his family the morning of Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at age 81. John was born in Rockford, Ill on December 27, 1929 the son of the late John E. and Cora (Limoseth) Erickson. He graduated from Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked as the...
Irmgard Nissler
Oct 18, 2011
Stoughton- Irmgard Helene Nissler (nee Dohnt), age 98, died Tuesday October 18, 2011. She was born December 29th, 1912 in Germany. In May 1938, she emigrated to America on the ship Bremen and lived in Chicago. On January 24th, 1948, she married Karl G. Nissler, and they together operated the Nissler Greenhouses until May 1976 when her husband...
Gregory Hedden
Oct 17, 2011
Gregory D. Hedden, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at Oakwood Village West, Madison. Born Sept. 13, 1919, in Louisville, Kentucky, the only son of Thomas and Gladys (Dexter) Hedden. United in marriage with Genevieve Groves on Sept. 9, 1950, in Chicago. She preceded him in death in 2008. Enlisted in the U.S. Army...
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