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.
Marjorie Gaarder
Oct 3, 2011
Marjorie Jean Gaarder passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at age 87. She was born November 1, 1923 the daughter of the late Lenus and Marie (Hanson) Lundmark. She was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WWII. In 1946, Marjorie was united in marriage to Richard Gaarder for 61 wonderful years. He preceded her...
Donald Wentland
Oct 3, 2011
Donald C. Wentland passed away, Monday, October 3, 2011 at age 64. He was born in Rhinelander, the son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Randorf) Wentland. Don was a 1966 graduate of Madison West High School. He then attended MATC, earning an associate degree in Culinary Arts. He worked in the food industry as a chef for...
Thomas Bareis
Oct 2, 2011
Sun Prairie-Thomas A. Bareis, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. Tom was born on April 11, 1923 in Bristol the son of George & Thea (Skrenes) Bareis. On Oct. 17, 1942, Tom and Jessie Whipple were united in marriage in Sun Prairie. Together they enjoyed almost 69 years...
Loeta Cress
Oct 2, 2011
Loeta Reed Cress, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She left us as she lived her life, with a strong faith, grace, and dignity. She was born July 6, 1936 the daughter of Herdus and Mary Opal (Freels) Carrell in Newburgh, Indiana. Loeta was a graduate of...
Anna Ewanowski
Oct 2, 2011
Madison - Anna Marie Ewanowski - Anna completed her life journey and found peace on Sunday, October 2, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1956 to Louis G and Laverne C Van Rossum in Darboy, Wisconsin. She spent many years serving at Monona Terrace, a job she truly loved. She...
Victor Schwenn
Sep 30, 2011
Victor Charles Schwenn, age 89, died of a stroke on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Oakwood University Woods. He was born on January 5, 1922 in Middleton, WI to Victor J and Edna (Lubcke) Schwenn. He was a 1939 graduate of Middleton High School. Victor was united in marriage with Dolores Lesko in St Rita's Catholic Church, Chicago...
Gregory Banks
Sep 30, 2011
GREGORY(Grego/Greg) BROOKLYN BANKS was born in Phoenix, Illinois on June 26, 1956, the sixth child of eight children born to the union of Mattie Deborah Jones and Grantlin Brooklyn Banks. Grego began his formal education in 1962 at Coolidge Elementary School in Phoenix, Il and graduated from Thornridge High School in Dalton, IL in June of 1974. After...
Ethel Lock
Sep 30, 2011
Madison / Milwaukee - Ethel Lock, age 98, died on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Oregon Manor Nursing Home. Ethel was a resident of Madison for 55 years. She was an active member of Midvale Lutheran Church. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at MIDVALE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4329 Tokay...
Matthew Walrack
Sep 30, 2011
Sun Prairie-Matthew Allen Walrack, age 79, went to his heavenly reward after a long life of service to his family and community. His last hobby was recycling aluminum cans which he did rain or shine. He was a familiar sight walking in Sun Prairie over the years. Matt was born on June 13, 1931 in Blanchardville, WI, the...
Josephine Noles
Sep 30, 2011
Josephine Anne "Josie" Noles, age 88, lifelong resident of Madison, passed peacefully from this life at Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation in Stoughton on Friday, September 30, 2011. Her strong will and determination shone through, even at the end of life. Josie was born in Madison on September 20, 1923 to Joseph and Maria (Mandala) Stassi. After graduation from...
Malcolm Severson
Sep 29, 2011
Sun Prairie--Malcolm "Bud" Severson, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 in DeForest. He was born on July 11, 1915 in Blue Mounds, WI, the son of Ole and Rachel (Gilbert) Severson. On October 8, 1954, Bud was united in marriage with Ruth Hernan in Milwaukee. Bud lived in Milwaukee for 26 years before coming to...
Janis Wood
Sep 29, 2011
Madison -Janis Irene Wood, age 77, died on Thursday, September 29, 2011 after a sudden decline. She was born on August 23, 1934 to Albert and Appolonia (Jones) Schneck in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Janis graduated from East High School in 1952, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1956. Janis was married in 1957 in Istanbul, Turkey to...
Eugene Mears
Sep 29, 2011
Eugene E. Mears, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at his home. Eugene was born February 18, 1927 the son of Thomas and Stella Mears in Sauk City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S....
Wilma Meyer
Sep 28, 2011
Madison - Wilma Edith McCormick Meyer, age 86 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wedesday, September 28, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Wilma was born in Mt. Hope, Wisconsin, on July 8, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Mabel (Nichols) McCormick. Wilma grew up in Mt. Hope and graduated...
Dorothy O'Dea
Sep 28, 2011
Dorothy Mary Hughes O'Dea, age 88, died September 28, 2011, at Hospice Care, Inc., Madison, after several years of declining health. She was born to Raymond Vincent Hughes and his wife Frances Idella Trask on December 1st, 1922, in the family home at 512 S. Brooks St, Madison, Wisconsin. She was the 7th of 10 children. She was...
Isaac Rothblatt
Sep 28, 2011
Madison - I. David Rothblatt, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. He was born in Chicago on July 15, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Reine A. (nee Reinert); his daughter, Naomi S. (Mark R.) Shumway; and grandchildren, Katrina H. and Riley R. David is also survived by his brothers, Isaiah L and...
Leona Adler
Sep 28, 2011
Waunakee/ Middleton-Leona Adler age 92 died on Wed. Sept 28, 2011 at St Mary's Hospital in Madison. The former Leona Endres was born on Feb 1, 1919 to Joseph and Apollonia (Domini) Endres in the Township of Springfield. She attended St Martin's School in Martinsville. She was united in marriage to Gerald Adler on Oct 24, 1939 and...
Marvin Unger
Sep 28, 2011
Marvin S. Unger, age 83 of Waunakee, died on Wed Sept 28, 2011 at a Madison Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on Aug 18, 1928 in Pennsylvania to Harrison and Anna (Smith) Unger. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1949 aboard the USS Fresno. He married the former Charlene Endres in 1950 and...
Steven Schur
Sep 26, 2011
Madison - Steven Murray Schur was born on April 10th, 1941 to Murray and Rita Schur in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Evanston High School before attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison, graduating in 1963 with a history major. He then completed Law School at UW in the class of 1967. Steve worked as a lawyer for...
Ellen Burke
Sep 25, 2011
Madison-Ellen Burke, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Sun. Sep. 25, 2011 of at Meriter Hospital. She was born on Dec.23, 1931 to Thomas and Ruth (Donovan) Burke in Madison. She attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Grade School, Edgewood High School and the University of Wisconsin; where she earned a Bachelor and Master of Library Science. Ellen worked...
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