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.
Rolland Hippe
Jul 28, 2011
Madison - Rolland Hippe, age 83, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Wyoming. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. On June 10, 1950 Rolland was united in marriage to Rita Hilsenhoff. Rolland is survived by his five sons, Richard (Alice Daly) Hippe of Roanoke, VA, David (Lynn) Hippe of Valdez, AK, Ronald Hippe...
Charles T. Billings
Jul 27, 2011
MADISON - Charles T. Billings died unexpectedly on July 25th, 2011. Chuck was born in Marshfield, WI on December 17, 1947. The son of a Master Sergeant in the Air Force, he grew up on military bases in Germany and France prior to moving back to Wisconsin. He was an active athlete in high school, participating in football, wrestling and...
Catherine M. Ophime
Jul 27, 2011
Madison - Catherine M. Ophime, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Verona. She was born on March 9, 1919 in Madison, the daughter of Mathias and Emma (Bowman) Karls. Catherine was united in marriage to Edward Ophime on June 11, 1960.She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Ken) Williams; grandchildren, Nicholas...
Eva Lesser
Jul 26, 2011
MADISON--Eva Lesser died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She was born in Darmstadt, Germany on February 5, 1920 and came to the United States when she was 18 years old. Eva was a long standing member of Temple Beth El. She worked for many years at the Emporium on the square and at Hilldale. Eva was...
Eugene W. Nuehring
Jul 26, 2011
Eugene William Edward ""Gene"" Nuehring, Age 75, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday, July 26, at Madison Recharging, Inc., the business he founded and ran. Born August 8, 1935, Gene was a 1953 graduate of Madison West High School. With basic training at Lackland AFB, he was a 20 year veteran of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. A...
Steve C. Stadler
Jul 26, 2011
Stoughton- Steve C. Stadler, age 58, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. He was born in Elgin, IL on June 1, 1953, the son of Carl and Antonia (Vece) Stadler. Steve grew up in Elgin, spent many years in the Fox Valley area and enjoyed many years in Madison with his children. He is survived...
David Slickman
Jul 25, 2011
David Slickman, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2011, at his home in Issaquah, WA, after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.Dave was born September 6, 1935, in Madison, WI, the son of Donald D. and Nettie L. (Anderson) Slickman Spevacek. He was confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church where his parents were lifelong members. He was proud...
June E. Oien
Jul 24, 2011
Sun Prairie-June E. Oien, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2011 at the Sterling House, Sun Prairie. She was born on December 22, 1924 in Madison the daughter of Charles & Thora (Osterlie) Hommen. June was united in marriage with Dr. Robert Oien on April 10, 1948 at Liberty Prairie Lutheran Church, Deerfield. Mrs. Oien was a longtime...
Jeanette Nelson
Jul 23, 2011
Nelson, JeanetteStoughton- Jeanette A. Nelson, age 75, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born in Stoughton on March 7, 1936, a daughter of Fritchof and Lillian (Bohling) Scheldrup. On May 6, 1961, she was united in marriage to Roy W. Nelson, Jr. at Central Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Jeanette is remembered as...
Richard E. Keyel
Jul 23, 2011
Sun Prairie-Richard E. Keyel, age 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1952 in Rochester, NY the son of Earl & Florence (Geil) Keyel. Richard was united in marriage with Sally Pastel on August 9, 1975 in Liverpool, NY. He was a resident of Sun Prairie for the past...
Laura E. Mueller
Jul 22, 2011
Late in the morning of July 22nd, Laura Mueller passed away peacefully at her home. Born on October 14, 1947, Laura was one of those rare people who brought joy into the lives of all who knew her. She accepted people for who they are and she saw only the vitality in people, never the flaws. To be a member...
Jacklyn Sue Denruiter
Jul 22, 2011
Jacklyn Sue ""Jackie"" Denruiter, age 30, passed away unexpectedly in Madison, on July 22, 2011. She was born August 16, 1980, in Madison, the daughter of John and Beverly (Kepke) Denruiter. Jacklyn graduated from Shabazz High School. She then followed her love of motorcycles to Phoenix, Ariz., where she studied the mechanics of Harley Davidson bikes. After returning home Jacklyn...
Kim Fitzhugh
Jul 21, 2011
Madison - We lost Kim way to young, at age 48, because of a cerebral hemorrhage, on July 21, 2011. Kim was a kind, loving, and caring person. She is survived by her mother, Marg Fitzhugh; her sister, Deb Peterson (husband, Mike and daughter, Haylee); her special aunts and uncles, Nan and Don Field, John Hayden, Ann Boeckman, and LaVerne...
Emma Anderson
Jul 21, 2011
SUN PRAIRIE/MADISON - Amelia ""Emma"" Mary (Stonchus) Anderson, age 91, passed away on July 18, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. Emma was born February 11, 1920 in Du Bois, PA, the daughter of Felix Paul Stonchus and Anna Kaminiskaite Good. She was married August 20, 1940 to Rudolph Harry Eric Anderson in Crown Point, IN. Emma was a devout Catholic,...
Eugene Carl Lund
Jul 20, 2011
Lund, EugeneDeerfield- Eugene C. Lund, age 81, passed away at Karmenta Care Center in Madison on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was born in Madison on July 14, 1930, a son of Carl J. and Eleanor (Norstad) Lund. On April 8, 1961, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Midthun in Deerfield. Eugene was a lifelong farmer in the...
John ""Jack"" Hugh Dabel
Jul 20, 2011
John ""Jack"" Hugh Dabel, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 as a complication of pneumonia. Jack was born in Mukwonago, WI on May 19, 1921 to John and Ethel Dabel. He grew up in Antigo before attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison. After graduation, Jack married Helen Fornefelt on June 2, 1945. On June 2, 2011, they celebrated...
Alan B. Tillquist
Jul 17, 2011
Madison, WI / Boulder, CO - Alan B. Tillquist, age 59, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 13, 1951 to Leonard and Gladys Tillquist in Denver, Colorado. Alan was a proud Wheat Ridge Farmer, and a graduate of the University of Colorado - Boulder. Go Buffs!The only thing Alan...
Dori Ann Kilburn
Jul 17, 2011
DeForest - Dori Kilburn, age 74, passed away on Sun. July 17, 2011. Dori worked for Care Wisconsin before retiring. Dori was a member of Community of Christ Church.She is survived by her husband, Larry: daughter, Gia Magni; stepdaughter Jennifer Kilburn; a brother, Richard (Pam) Peterson and other relatives and friends.Services are pending and will be held at Community of...
Mildred ""Millie"" Tierney
Jul 17, 2011
Mildred ""Millie"" (Zeier) TierneyWaunakee/Sun PrairieMildred (Zeier) Tierney passed away peacefully at the McCloskey Home in Sun Prairie on Sunday, July 17, 2011.The youngest of four (Johanna, Clarence, Herbert), Millie was born July 17, 1921 to Anton and Minnie (Bruns) Zeier on a farm in the town of Burke where she attended grade school. She went to high school at Madison...
Thomas Schmudlach
Jul 17, 2011
Poynette - Thomas Lee Schmudlach, age 65, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital after a 12 year courageous battle with cancer.Thomas was born on May 6, 1946 in Madison, the son of William and Viola (Whitney) Schmudlach. He graduated from Monona Grove High School and MATC and married Florence Munson on November 19, 1967 in...
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