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.
Charles Frenchman
Aug 29, 2011
Charles M. Frenchman, age 73, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, August 29th, 2011. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1938 in Winnebago, NE. Being an ironworker was something that he loved and was very proud of. He loved constructing buildings that could stand...
Carmen Kindschi
Aug 28, 2011
Marshall - Carmen Joan (Meixner) Kindschi was born to Marle and Marie (Perry) Meixner in rural DeForest on March 24, 1932. She married Richard Allen Kindschi, son of Ralph and Celia (Mather) Kindschi, on November 28, 1953. She and Richard enjoyed raising sheep, gardening, sewing, Bible studies and doing musical programs on the marimba and organ in many...
Les Johnson
Aug 27, 2011
Johnson, Leslie 'Les' McFarland - Leslie 'Les' Johnson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Portage on June 26, 1940, a son of Margaret Calkins Johnson. Les graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1959. He served his country in the Army in Viet Nam as a Paratrooper...
Valborg Erdahl
Aug 26, 2011
Marshall- Valborg Erdahl, age 89, died on Friday, August 26, 2011. She was born in South Wayne on November 13, 1921, the daughter of Minnick and Aurora (Jensen) Rood. Valborg received her nursing degree in Freeport, IL and worked as an RN in Monroe, Janesville and Stoughton. In 1952 she married Peter Erdahl. Valborg enjoyed watching television, especially...
Robert Spaulding
Aug 25, 2011
Robert "Bob" Stephan Spaulding died at UW Hospital on August 25, 2011. Bob was born on March 16, 1950, the son of Eugene Heyman and Betty Louise Spaulding in Escanaba, Michigan. He resided in Madison, WI where he enjoyed many events and activities within his community. Bob loved doing crossword puzzles, singing, watching movies and going on strolls...
Rosalia Engsberg
Aug 25, 2011
Stoughton- Rosalia "Sally" Engsberg, age 86, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the Stoughton Hospital. She was born in the Town of Bristol on April 7, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Speth) Bronner. On November 4, 1948 Sally married Roger Engsberg. Together they ran Roger and Sally's Bar in Stoughton for many years. Sally...
Mary Woerpel
Aug 25, 2011
Longtime Westside Madison resident, Mary Jane Woerpel, 88, passed away August 25, 2011 at Covenant Oaks Memory Care on the campus of Oakwood Village West where she had lived independently for several years. Mary Jane was born May 6, 1923 in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, the only child of Paul and Hazel (nee: Hook) Case. She graduated from Ft....
Mary Voiss
Aug 24, 2011
McFarland- Mary Lou Voiss, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. She was born in East Grand Forks, MN, the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Enright) Bushee. Mary Lou graduated from East Grand Forks Central High School in 1950. She married Alan Voiss in 1955 in Chicago. Before retiring in 1994, Mary Lou was employed...
Jamael Clark
Aug 23, 2011
Our family suffered a great loss on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Ty Clark was called home to the great Lord at 29 years of age. Survivors include: parents, Margie Hunter and Freddie Clark; his son, Samuel James Clark; sisters, Linda (Lee) Thomas, Laverne Brown, and twin sister, Jamaiia "Tammy" Clark; brothers, Larry (Yaminique) Brown, Vernon (Joanne) Brown; and...
Judith Quirt
Aug 23, 2011
Madison - Judith Ann Gerczak "Judi" Quirt passed away August 23, 2011 after a courageous 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She is and will be missed by her family, extended families, and her many, many friends. Sons Matt and Ben and husband Charley will miss their best friend, their best ally, and the loving spirit that did so...
Alice Sherman
Aug 22, 2011
Madison - Alice Mary Sherman, born on February 9, 1911, the daughter of Edward Fricke and Alice Kimmel Fricke. Alice graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. She was a registered professional nurse from St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She married Norman Jack Sherman at Sherman Park Lutheran Church in Milwaukee in April of 1938. He...
Jacqueline Wing
Aug 22, 2011
Jacqueline Rae Wing (Switzky) born September 12, 1945 went home to be with the Lord August 22, 2011. She is survived by her husband Terry Wing, daughter Jennifer (Jim) Betancourt, son Jay (Lisa) Wing, grandsons Jim and Brandon Betancourt and granddaughters Amber and Ashley Wing; and siblings Steve Switzky, Tom Switzky, Ellie Switzky, Bob (Kathy) Switky, Sarah (Brian)...
Irma Burr
Aug 21, 2011
Irma Garrigan Burr died peacefully in Middleton, Wisconsin on August 21, 2011 at the age of 94. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 25, 1917, the daughter of Matthew Patrick and Ada Frances (Gunn) Garrigan. Irma attended Michigan State University and St. Mary's College, Indiana, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Bernard Curwick
Aug 21, 2011
Bernard Francis Curwick, age 82, of Waunakee/ Westport, was called into God's arms on Sunday, August 21, 2011 where he passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. Bud was born on September 12, 1928 to Leo and Mary (Baert) Curwick in Ghent, Minnesota. He attended St. Eloi School in Ghent and was baptized and confirmed into...
Catherine Lorence
Aug 20, 2011
MADISON - Catherine Lorence, age 55, of Madison, died on Saturday, August 20, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 9, 1956, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Walter and Eleanor Gojmerac. Catherine graduated from Madison Memorial High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a BBA majoring in accounting. Catherine married...
Christine Snyder
Aug 20, 2011
Madison/Sun City West, AZ- Christine L. (Storck) Snyder, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison . She was born on November 26, 1925 in Madison the daughter of Lloyd & Louella (Schmidt) Kravik. Christine was a longtime resident of Madison graduating from East High School in...
Isabella Woelke
Aug 20, 2011
Madison-Isabella Marie Woelke, age 8 months 28 Days, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on August 20, 2011. She was born on November 22, 2010 in Madison, the daughter of Shane Woelke & Allison Fieber. She is survived by her parents, Shane & Allison; her brothers, Peyton & Donovan; her maternal grandparents, Angela & Charles Benton; her...
Robert Smail
Aug 19, 2011
Madison- Robert C. "Lefty" Smail, age 70 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 19, 2011 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1941 in Madison the son of Clifford & Marion (Spader) Smail. He was united in marriage with Carolyn Boley on April 16, 1966 in the Township of Primrose. Lefty loved the outdoors. He especially...
Verna Kuehling
Aug 19, 2011
Verna Kollberg Kuehling went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19th, 2011. Her 3-month journey was a courageous one after suffering a severe stroke in late May. Verna was blessed with having her daughter, Mary, and her son, Paul at her side throughout much of the past 3 months, and they were both at her...
Carol Hummel
Aug 19, 2011
Hummel, Carol Whitewater - Carol D. Hummel, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was the daughter of Norbert and Theresa Mitzelfeldt. Carol attended UW Oshkosh, majoring in music, with emphasis in piano, voice, oboe, and musical theater. She balanced her motherhood with her musical career as a pianist and musical...
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