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.
Madeleine E. Baltes
Jun 1, 2011
Stoughton- Madeleine E. Baltes, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Oregon. She was born in Kenosha on March 23, 1918 to John and Elizabeth (Chudada) Gurichan. Madeleine was married to Dominic Baltes on June 28, 1941. After his death, she moved to Milwaukee and worked for the Milwaukee School Board for many years. Following retirement...
Marian Anita Veum
May 31, 2011
Madison - Marian Anita Veum, age 85 passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Ashwabay Home, Madison. She was born in Sauk County on August 10, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Bergman) Martin. She married Lawrence Veum at Zion Lutheran Church in Westfield Township on July 6, 1955. Together they resided near Cambridge raising their two sons...
Donald William Prieve
May 31, 2011
MADISONDonald William Prieve, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc., Fitchburg. Donald was born in Milwaukee on June 30, 1923, the son of the late William and Isabelle (Falkner) Prieve. Don was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army during WWII. After returning from service he worked for Ghisolt Co., then Goodyear and later,...
Linda Dryer
May 31, 2011
Dryer, LindaMADISON - Linda Dryer, age 61, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.She was born on February 1, 1950 in Oshkosh, WI to Edward Orville Brooks and Mildred Clara (Bobb) Brooks. She grew up in Omro, WI. She graduated from school with a degree in nursing and throughout her life; she focused in careers that cared...
Patricia E. Burkhardt
May 30, 2011
Sun Prairie-Patricia E. Burkhardt, age 61, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1949 in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of Jack & Edith (Fay) Byrns. Patricia was united in marriage with Paul E. Burkhardt on June 30, 1973 at Lake Como, WI. She was a longtime resident of Sun...
Frank LeRoy Roloff, Sr.
May 30, 2011
MADISON - Frank LeRoy Roloff Sr., age 83, passed away at HospiceCare, Madison, on May 30, 2011, after a major stroke. He was born to Albert and Mildred Roloff on August 17, 1927, in Cuba City. After graduating from Cuba City High School he served in the U.S. Navy until the end of World War II. In 1947 he married...
Marjorie B. Colson
May 30, 2011
Madison - Marjorie Brian Colson of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on May 30, 2011, at the HospiceCare Center, Inc. in Fitchburg, with her family and friends nearby. She was 87. Marjorie, known to friends and family as Marjie, was born on Aug. 14, 1923 in Salem, Ohio, to Ruth and Harold Brian. The oldest of three daughters, she attended public...
Marjorie J. Kreuger
May 29, 2011
Kreuger, MarjorieDeerfield - Margie Kreuger, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 29, 2011 in rural Deerfield. She was born August 15, 1930 in Deerfield, the daughter of Gordon and Clara (Roum) Hanson. She married Vernon Kreuger in November of 1948. Together they farmed the ""family farm"" until his death in March 1998. She was a...
Albert William Boehme
May 29, 2011
Albert William Boehme passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Bountiful Life Care Center in Bountiful, Utah where he had been living for the last two years near his daughter Barbara. Born in Gillespie, IL on August 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Adolph and Paula (Jubelt) Boehme. Al spent his formative years in Kenosha,...
Harold ""Harry"" James Maly
May 28, 2011
Waunakee- Harold ""Harry"" James Maly, age 65 passed away on May 28th of natural causes at his home. He was born on May 16, 1946 to Roman and Esther (Kruchten) Maly. Harold grew up in a large farming family on Meffert Road outside of Waunakee. He graduated from Queen of Apostles Seminary for High School after which he attended UW-Madison,...
Ruth J. Morris
May 28, 2011
Madison - Ruth Morris, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center surrounded by her family.She was born October 21, 1928 in Arena, WI, the daughter of Clifford and Harriet (Winkelmann) Jones. She graduated from Middleton High School. She attended UW-Madison and was employed by Wisconsin Power and Light. She...
Robert ""Bob"" Bredemus
May 28, 2011
Waunakee-Robert (Bob) Bredemus, age77 passed away on Sat May 28, 2011, after battling pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on Aug. 15, 1933 in St Paul, MN to Frank and Kathryn (Glaiser) Bredemus. He spent his childhood in St Paul, graduating from St Luke's grade school, Marshall high school, and the University of Minnesota. He served two years in the Army...
Jeanette C. McGaren
May 28, 2011
Madison-Jeanette C. McGaren, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1926 in Madison the daughter of John H. & Marcella A. (Bowar) Kalscheur. Jeanette was united in marriage with David McGaren on May 27, 1961 in Madison. She was a lifelong resident of Madison. In her spare time...
Margaret D. Kleven
May 27, 2011
Kleven, MargaretStoughton- Margaret D. Kleven, age 91, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Harbor House in Stoughton. She was born in Knapp, WI on October 13, 1919, a daughter of John and Lucille (Richards) Flattem. Margaret was united in marriage to Sanford Kleven on April 8, 1939. Together they farmed in the Town of Dunkirk for over 40...
Genevieve M. Lacy
May 27, 2011
Lacy, GenevieveStoughton- Genevieve M. Lacy, age 88, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. A lifelong resident of the Stoughton / Cooksville area, she was born on October 1, 1922, a daughter of John and Jennie (Dahl) Severson. Genevieve married Lawrence 'Benny' Bailey on September 28, 1941. He preceded her in death on August 7,...
Geraldine Houlihan Ward
May 24, 2011
MADISON - Geraldine Lucille Houlihan Ward age 74, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Trinity Senior Community. Gerry was born in the home of her parents, Bob and Julie Houlihan, Souix City, IA on April 4, 1937. She earned a B.S. in Education at the Univ. of Omaha, Omaha, NE; was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and continued with...
Margaret H. Powell
May 24, 2011
Madison - Margaret H. Powell, born in Lewes, Delaware, February 2, 1928; daughter of Florence L. & Albert O. Humphreys, died on Tuesday, May 24 at the University Hospital in Madison. A child of the Great Depression, Margaret's family was obliged to move often while Albert, an orchard expert, struggled to find work. Despite these challenges, Margaret's parents made sure...
Joan Marie McNamee
May 23, 2011
TOWN OF DUNNJoan Marie McNamee passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc. at the age of 57. Joan was born in Madison on April 4, 1954 the daughter of Harland G. McNamee and Diane L. (Severson) Schroud. Joan was a lifelong resident of the Madison area. She was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School and...
Dorothy Zelzer
May 23, 2011
Madison - Dorothy Marie Zelzer, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI.Dorothy was born on August 13, 1922 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of John and Louise (Werth) Paeps. She married her husband Louis of 65 years on December 10, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA.Dorothy was a...
Gerald ""Jerry"" Frederick
May 21, 2011
Waunakee-Gerald ""Jerry"" Frederick age 83 died on Sat May 21, 2011 at Middleton Village in Middleton following a long illness. He was born in Waunakee on Feb 4, 1928 to Mathew and Elizabeth (Meffert) Frederick. Jerry served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He married Gladys Schlimgen on Aug 5, 1961. He was employed at Endres Manufacturing for 31...
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