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.
Andrew Maly
Feb 21, 2012
Andrew H. Maly, age 77, of Dane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Sun Prairie. He was born in Dane on February 15, 1935 to John H. and Regina (Statz) Maly. Andy worked at Porcelain in Sun Prairie for many years. He enjoyed playing cards, farming and visiting with friends...
Gloria Kiffel
Feb 20, 2012
Madison - Gloria A. Kiffel, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 20, 2012. She was born in Kenosha, on March 9th, 1936 the daughter of Gilbert and Rose (Aaron) Otto. She married her sweetheart James H. Kiffel on July 3rd, 1954 in Oceanside, California where Jim was stationed with the U.S....
Ethel Koranda
Feb 20, 2012
Ethel S. Koranda, age 95, of Waunakee, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. Ethel was employed by the City of Milwaukee as a public health nurse prior to her retirement in 1971. Ethel loved family time, golfing, gardening, but especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Doris Squire
Feb 20, 2012
Doris of Westport, Wisconsin, died February 20, 2012 after a long struggle following a stroke, surrounded by loving family. She is survived by daughters: Cheryl Berg and husband Dennis Berg of Rancho Murieta, CA; Sue Evenson of Onalaska, WI; Cindy Muldoon and husband Michael Muldoon of Deerfield, IL; son, Kurt Squire and wife Wendy Sorenson of Racine, WI...
Dean Jensen
Feb 19, 2012
MADISON/GAYS MILLS Dean Elwood Jensen passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at age 82. Dean was born in Moline, Ill on November 6, 1929 the son of the late Jens and Emma (Buettner) Jensen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Gappa of Madison...
Ronald Syverud
Feb 19, 2012
Sun Prairie- Ronald C. Syverud, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. He was born on July 20, 1928 in Madison the son of Helmer & Arvilla (Horstmeyer) Syverud. Ron was united in marriage with Patricia Cornell on June 13, 1959 in Madison and they enjoyed over 41 years of marriage until...
Frederick Dobbratz
Feb 19, 2012
Madison-Frederick A. Dobbratz, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Oakwood Village East, Madison. He was born on December 2, 1922 in Watertown the son of Gehardt & Lilly (Loeffler) Dobbratz. Frederick was united in marriage with Ruth Schwefel on June 23, 1951 at First Lutheran Church, Burbank, CA. He grew up in Watertown...
Virginia Carpenter
Feb 18, 2012
Madison - Virginia "Ginny" Carpenter slipped peacefully out of this life and awakened into eternal life on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 88. She joined her husband Roman "Buck," waiting for her in heaven since his recent passing. Ginny was the first of four children born to Gertrude (nee Ryan) and Edward Dyas on May...
Cornelia Veler
Feb 18, 2012
Middleton - Cornelia W. Veler died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Feb. 18, 2012. She Was born Dec. 14, 1908. The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice caregivers for their compassion. Services will be private.
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James Hellenbrand
Feb 18, 2012
James P. Hellenbrand, age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at home surrounded by his wife and loving family after courageously fighting Myelodysplastic Syndrome for 2 years. He was born on March 15, 1934 to John W. & Gertrude (Frederick) Hellenbrand. James was united in marriage to Florence B. Pulvermacher on February 12, 1957 at St....
Josephine Anderson
Feb 17, 2012
McFarland - Josephine R. Anderson, age 92, passed away on Fri. Feb. 17, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou (Jim) Reinwand; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jim) Kaski, Rebecca (Charles) Timmons and Amanda Reinwand; great grandchildren Kaylee, Kaden and Jordan and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry and her brothers,...
Karin Miller
Feb 17, 2012
Madison - Karin Ann Miller, age 85, died on Friday, February 17, 2012 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 2, 1927 to Ragnar and Marta Olson in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Karin grew up on the south side of Chicago, eventually earning a full scholarship to Northwestern University, receiving a BS in Bacteriology. She was...
Todd Gill
Feb 17, 2012
Fitchburg - Todd Gill, age 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday Feb. 17, 2012. Todd was born to Charles H. S. and Marcelle E.(Glassow) Gill on July 3, 1943 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Todd was raised in Madison where he attended Nakoma School, Cherokee Middle School, Madison West High School and...
Verna Ray
Feb 17, 2012
Madison - Verna Florence Ray (nee Henninger), age 98, died peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2012 at a Madison nursing home. She was born on July 10, 1913 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Frederick Louis and Florence May (Hellmann) Henninger. She married John Henry Ray in Yuma, Arizona on April 2, 1933 and together, they went...
Scott Vaughn
Feb 16, 2012
My Brother and dearest friend, Scott Vaughn passed away on Feb. 16 at the age of 58. Scott Alan Vaughn, son of Wallen and Lenore Vaughn, was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 7, 1953. Scott impacted the lives of so many through his work, friendships, spirit of adventure, generosity, and family ties. "The Commodore" Scott, led the...
Charlotte Lefert
Feb 16, 2012
Charlotte Ann Lefert, age 61, passed away on February 16, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born February 25, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas to the late Joyce and Albert Townsend. At a young age she moved to Grand Junction, Colorado where she grew up. She received her B.S. from Indiana University and moved to Madison in...
Nona Harrington
Feb 15, 2012
Harrington, Nona McFarland - Nona J. Harrington, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Elk Mound, WI on January 3, 1922, a daughter of John and Alice (Sorenson) Rhude. She was united in marriage to Patrick Harrington on December 18, 1982. Nona...
Oyvind Wikum
Feb 15, 2012
Wikum, Oyvind Stoughton-Oyvind J. Wikum, of rural Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, February 15 at the Stoughton Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the son of Andrew and Julia (Johnson) Wikum, born April 8, 1916. He married Jane E. Jones of Madison on June 10, 1950. He was born in the same farmhouse that he lived in...
Betty Mickelson
Feb 14, 2012
Betty Mae Mickelson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc., in Fitchburg. Betty is survived by her son Jim (Sandra) Mickelson, grandchildren; Jamie, Sue (Brian) Kvalheim and Sara (Mike) Meske, great grandchildren; Dakotah and Jade, many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law Roger Engelstad. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Dylan Chambers
Feb 14, 2012
Chambers, Dylan McFarland - Dylan A. Chambers, age 18, tragically took his own life, passing away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was born in Madison on August 26, 1993, a son of Curt and Sheri (Frydrychowicz) Chambers. He was a senior at McFarland High School. Dylan left an impact on everybody he met. His quirky sense of...
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