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.
Kathylene Heimerl
Feb 1, 2012
Kathylene (Corcoran) Heimerl passed away quietly Wednesday February 1, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after a long illness. She died surrounded by family, much love and many tears. Katie was a loving, generous and gracious soul, so this was a bittersweet passing, in that we selfishly cling to those that we love; but she was at...
Robert Longstreth
Feb 1, 2012
MADISON - Robert D. Longstreth died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, several weeks short of his 82d birthday. Bob was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in nearby Collinsville. After graduating from the University of Miami in Oxford, Ohio, he moved to Phoenix, where he met and married Marion Petrovich. In 1959 he...
Robert Anderson
Feb 1, 2012
Robert Anderson, 81, passed away February 1, 2012 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Bob was born on April 8, 1930 in Richland Center and married Cathy (Gabler) Anderson on October 4th 1969. He worked for Madison public schools in grounds crew for 22 years. Bob enjoyed hunting deer, turkey and pheasant and working with hunting dogs. He...
John Hodgson
Jan 31, 2012
Madison - John B. "Jack" Hodgson, age 86, passed away peacefully at 1:30 PM on Tuesday January 31, 2012 in the arms of his son while surrounded by family members at Meriter hospital after a brave struggle with cancer. Jack was born in Madison on August 7, 1925, the son of John G. and Celia (Tormey) Hodgson. In...
Louise Tortorelli
Jan 31, 2012
Louise C. Tortorelli, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Louise was born September 10, 1945 the daughter of Samuel and Thelma (Knoob) Williams in Detroit. She lived there until her junior year of high school when the family moved to Chicago. After graduating from high school in Chicago, Louise...
Robert Halpin
Jan 31, 2012
McFarland - Robert H. Halpin, age 56, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 29, 2012 after a lengthy illness with his best friend, Cathy, at his side. Bob was born on August 1st, 1955 in Madison to John and Marian Halpin. Bob married his West High School sweetheart on May 28, 1977. He earned his Bachelors...
Patricia Swenson
Jan 31, 2012
Swenson (Hull), Patricia A. Stoughton- Patricia "Patsy" passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born on December 13, 1934 to Max & Josephine (Nelson) Hull in Stoughton. She attended Stoughton schools, and married her high school sweetheart, Gregor Swenson on January 27, 1954. She worked at Jackson Clinic as a cashier...
Linda Burich
Jan 30, 2012
Linda L. Burich, age 64, passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2012, at Meriter Hospital after a 17 month courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Linda was born on April, 3, 1947, in Eau Claire, WI, and was the daughter of William and Stella (Moss) Edington. She was married to Joseph Burich on November 5, 1966 in...
Edward Endres
Jan 30, 2012
Edward H. Endres, age 92, died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born on December 17, 1919 in Martinsville to Nick and Anna (Thies) Endres. He married Rita M. Meier in Martinsville on October 21, 1943 and they recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Ed was a co-founder of Wipperfurth...
Dennis Pond
Jan 29, 2012
Dennis Pond, age 71, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his home in Madison. He is survived by his wife Rita. Visitation services will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm with Military Honors following at graveside at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, 7302 Mineral Point...
Kristin Becker
Jan 29, 2012
Becker, Kristin (Norland) Stoughton- Kristin E. Becker, age 54, passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Sunday, January 29, 2012. She was born in Stoughton on June 30, 1957, a daughter of James C. and Lois (Halverson) Norland. On July 10, 1986, she was united in marriage to Frank Becker in Germany. Kristin served her country in...
Selma Davis
Jan 29, 2012
Belleville/Waunakee- Selma "Sally"Margaret Davis, age 83 joined her beloved husband, Roy on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on October 7, 1928 in Argyle, Wisconsin, the township of Adams, the daughter of Carl and Sigrid (Hesjadalen) Gilbertson. On November 11, 1928 Selma was baptized at Adams Lutheran Church. Selma attended...
Zelma Martin
Jan 29, 2012
On January 29, 2012, Zelma (Young) Martin left family and friends to join the love of her life, Lavon Martin, who passed away in 2000. Their marriage of 68 years began in depression times continued with WWII service in the Navy and a series of company moves with the Kroger Co from Greenville Ohio, to Cleveland, Milwaukee and...
Lynn Packard
Jan 28, 2012
Oregon- Lynn J. Packard, age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 2, 1922, the son of Lynn and Julia (Solheim) Packard. He married Dorothy Wolter in Buffalo, NY on September 9, 1942. Lynn served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII....
Bruce Borden
Jan 28, 2012
Middleton, Bruce G. Borden, age 67, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, peacefully at home with his life partner, Laurie Albrent, by his side. Bruce was born December 20th, 1944, in Culver City, California to Robert and Camilla (Swanson) Borden. He grew up in Watford City, North Dakota. Bruce's father was a game warden and he was very...
Coryl Berglund
Jan 26, 2012
Stoughton- Coryl D. Sveum Berglund, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Stoughton on February 22, 1918, the daughter of Hjalmer and Della Vindedahl. She was a graduate of Stoughton High School in 1936. On April 13, 1941 Coryl married Ogden Sveum, who preceded her in death on August...
Ella Egstad
Jan 26, 2012
Madison-Ella Mae Egstad, age 99, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Willows Nursing Center, Sun Prairie. Ella was born on March 11, 1912 in the Town of Brazeau, WI the daughter of Otto & Mary (Lessor) Klover. She was the 6th youngest of 15 children who grew up in a rural setting. She told stories...
Frances Meicher
Jan 26, 2012
Madison - Frances Norine (Murphy) Meicher, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Frances was born to Arthur and Elizabeth (Cummings) Murphy on October 29, 1924, in La Crosse. She was the third of four children and remained close to her sisters...
George Ingwell
Jan 25, 2012
George Purdon Ingwell, age 78 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday January 25, 2012. George was born on November 19, 1933 in Madison, son of Curtis and Virginia Ingwell. He graduated from West High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. George was united in marriage to Phyllis Marie Alighieri on July 9, 1955....
Richard Walling
Jan 25, 2012
Dousman, WI/Brooksville, FL - Richard L. "Dick" Walling, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 after suffering a heart attack on January 9. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and children at Oakhill Hospital in Florida. He was born in Anthon, IA on February 15, 1932, the son of Cornelius and Gertrude (Rhode) Walling. He...
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