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.
Alice Mcmahan
Feb 12, 2012
Sun Prairie - Alice McMahan, age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Alice was born on September 8, 1952 in Denver, CO, the daughter of John and Thelma Borowski. She married Edward McMahan in 1999. Alice worked for many years at Meriter Hospital in the ER Room, home health group and...
Cora Swanson
Feb 12, 2012
Swanson, Cora (Stai) Chicago/Stoughton- Cora (Stai) Swanson, age 94, passed away at Skaalen Nursing & Rehab in Stoughton on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born in Stoughton on September 6, 1917 to Jens and Olava (Hoel) Stai. In 1936, Cora moved to Chicago to attend Nursing School. She married Robert 'Bob' Swanson in 1945. They remained in...
Bonnie Morrissey
Feb 10, 2012
Madison/Sun Prairie - Bonnie DeEtt Morrissey, age 86, died on February 10, 2012 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living Center. Bonnie was born on March 12, 1925, in Caledonia, North Dakota, the daughter of Clarence and Ruby Stigen. Bonnie graduated from Plummer High School in Minnesota and later married John Morrissey on September 11, 1946. Bonnie worked for Badger...
Kimberly Gray
Feb 10, 2012
Madison - Kimberly Elaine Gray, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2012 while at her home. Funeral services will take place at the Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison WI on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 12:00 PM Noon. A visitation will also take place at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 AM...
Harold Tarkow
Feb 10, 2012
Madison - Harold Tarkow, age 99, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at his home in Madison. Immediate survivors include his wife, Ethel Waisman Tarkow of Madison; a son, Ted (Marjorie) Tarkow of Columbia, MO; a daughter-in-law, Janine Tarkow of San Diego, CA; and a granddaughter, Shoshanah Tarkow of New York, NY. A funeral service will be...
Diane Echelbarger
Feb 9, 2012
Stoughton- Diane Marie Echelbarger died February 9, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. She was born August 6, 1959 to Dale C. and Pauline (Callahan) Echelbarger in Seattle, Washington. Growing up in Lynwood, WA, she was surrounded by a large family, including 32 cousins. She graduated from Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA with a B.A. in chemistry. While living...
Robert Wallace
Feb 9, 2012
Madison-Robert Wallace peacefully passed away with his family at his side on February 9, 2012. Robert was born in Leavenworth, Kan. on May 21, 1920 to Anna and Joseph Wallace. He was the third of four children. Robert proudly served in the Colored Conservation Corp. and later attended Boston College for two years. He began his army career...
Calliope Marquardt
Feb 8, 2012
Calliope Jo (Callie) Marquardt, infant daughter of Craig and Kristin Marquardt passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Meriter Hospital. Funeral services will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Monday, February 13, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until...
Jane Worley
Feb 7, 2012
Madison-Jane Read Worley, age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. A lifelong resident of Madison, she was born on Dec 8, 1914, the daughter of James and Elvira (Boehner) Read. Jane often spoke proudly of growing up on the near West side (Vista Road) and attending Randall School and Wisconsin High School. Upon her graduation...
Esther Thatcher
Feb 7, 2012
Madison - After a long and well-lived life, Esther Thatcher gently left her tired body behind on February 7, 2012, in the presence of her children, Wayne and Phyllis. Esther, the third child of Anna and Bill Behling, was born at home in the Town of Alpasso, almost 93 years ago. She was a graduate of Menomonie High...
Rosalie Ponzio
Feb 7, 2012
Marshall WI/ Niagara WI- Rosalie Beth (Burbey) Ponzio, age 62, of Marshall, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7, 2012, following her courageous battle with breast cancer. Rose was born Dec. 3, 1949, the daughter of John and Marjorie (Hendricks) Burbey, and was raised in Niagara, WI. She married Robert Ponzio of Niagara, eventually living in Marshall,...
John Rasmussen
Feb 7, 2012
MADISON/GREEN BAY John S. "Gus" Rasmussen passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at age 55. Gus was born in Madison on October 12, 1956 the son of the late Arthur and Joan (Mohr) Rasmussen. He was a long-time resident of Madison having attended West High School, UW-Madison and MATC. John also lived and worked in the...
Stuart Hardtke
Feb 7, 2012
McFarland - Stuart B. "Stu" Hardtke, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Heritage Monona, of an assumed cardiac event. Stu was born on March 24, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Herbert and Irma Hardtke. Stu graduated from DeWitt High School, DeWitt, Michigan in 1959. After graduating from high school, Stu served...
Dorothy Beyler
Feb 6, 2012
Dorothy J. Beyler passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012 at age 91. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 5, 1920 the daughter of the late Hershel T. and Mary J. (Hartney) Rettig. Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert Beyler on May 26, 1951 in San Francisco. In 1959 they moved to Madison where...
David Toepfer
Feb 5, 2012
Madison/Marshall/Milwaukee- David H. Toepfer, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on June 28, 1934 in Detroit, MI the son of Herman & Josephine (Stockman) Toepher. David was united in marriage with Susan Zimmerman on July 12, 1980 in...
Bruce Leikness
Feb 4, 2012
Leikness, Bruce Stoughton- Bruce D. Leikness, age 57, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Saturday, February 4, 2012. He was born in Stoughton on January 25, 1955, a son of Clayton J. and Joyce (Knight) Leikness. Bruce enjoyed the guitar, and working on cars. He was very charismatic and had a great sense of humor....
Bruce Corcoran
Feb 2, 2012
DeForest: Bruce E. Corcoran, age 56, passed away unexpectedly at home, February 2, 2012 of a stroke. He was born January 19, 1956 in Madison the son of Donald "Doc", and Marion Corcoran. He was a 1974 graduate of James Madison Memorial, where he was a drummer in the band, and lettered in football. He is also a...
Florian Remitz
Feb 2, 2012
CROSS PLAINS - Florian "Flo" Remitz, age 87, passed away on February 2, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. Florian was born in Slovenia, Yugoslavia, on August 12, 1924, to Florian and Agnes Remitz, and came to the U.S. at three years of age. He grew up in Milwaukee, served in the Army in WWII and graduated from Iowa...
John Holcomb
Feb 2, 2012
Middleton - John C. Holcomb, age 77, passed away on Feb 2, 2012 at home surrounded by family and friends. John grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a lifelong and very active member of the Chi Psi Lodge. He later moved to Indianapolis, where he had a distinguished...
Elizabeth Lewis
Feb 1, 2012
MADISON- Elizabeth Alice Lewis, age 79, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1932, in Brooklyn New York and was the daughter of Charles St. Clair and Elizabeth (Miller) Thompson. She was united in marriage to Philip Howard Lewis in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In...
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