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.
James ""Jim"" Frederick
May 20, 2011
James Frederick, age 84, died peacefully at home on May 20, 2011 in Middleton, Wisconsin.Jim grew up on the Frederick Farm in Middleton, WI which is now part of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy; the farm was homesteaded in the late 1800's by his grandfather Hubert Vasen. Jim and his brothers sold the land to Dane County for the conservancy in...
Anne E. Loper
May 19, 2011
Aurora, Colorado - Anne E. Loper, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2011 in Denver at the Parker Adventist Hospital of complications from an especially aggressive pneumonia. Anne was born December 20, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Jane (Loehning) Loper. Anne graduated from Madison West High School in 1980 and was an honors graduate...
Carol C. Helt
May 19, 2011
Dane - Carol C. Helt, age 72, died tragically in a farming accident outside of Lodi on Thurs. May 19, 2011. Carol Catherine (Rauls) Helt was born on Sept. 21, 1938 to Louis and Marie (Miller) Rauls. She married Gilbert Helt on April 17, 1957 and together they farmed in the Dane area, side by side, for 53 years. Carol...
Allan L. Elliott
May 17, 2011
McFarland- Allan L. Elliott, age 85, expired on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born on July 28, 1925, the son of Sheldon and Pearl (Graham) Elliott. Allan is survived by his son, Keith (Debbie) Elliott; two daughters, Sharon (Ralph) Germain and Rachel (Terry) Rasmussen; two grandsons, Jason and Aaron Germain; two granddaughters, Teresa and Christina; and two great grandchildren....
Terence Cade Nyborg
May 15, 2011
Terence C Nyborg, ""Terry"", longtime resident of Oregon, Wis. passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the age of 68. Terry was born on February 7, 1943 in Washington D.C. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Lori (Reinhard) Nyborg Weiss; his son, Tyler (Wendy) Nyborg; his brother, Richard (Linda) Nyborg; eight grandchildren, Alaina and Janelle Weiss...
Edward F. Acker
May 14, 2011
Edward F. Acker, age 82, of waunakee, died on Sat., May 14, 2011 at Fort Atkinson Hospital in Fort Atkinson,WI following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 2, 1928 to Antoine and Odelia Acker. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict where he received the Purple Heart. He married Annabelle Meier Viney and they resided...
Willa Mae Newcomb
May 13, 2011
Middleton - Willa Mae (Billye) Newcomb, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center in Madison, Wis. She was born on August 6, 1924, in Wichita, Kansas to William and Maggie Sweet. Billye was a graduate of Duncan High School in Duncan, Oklahoma.Moving to Wichita in 1940, her working career started as an aircraft worker...
Darren Hilsenhoff
May 11, 2011
Darren Hilsenhoff, 43, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 11, 2011 at his home in Oregon, Wis. due to illness. Darren was born February 21, 1968 in Madison, Wis. to Richard and Charlene (Yancey) Hilsenhoff. Darren is survived by his parents; brother Bradley (Jodi); and long time girlfriend Tina Lipske. A memorial service will be held at a later date...
Jo Ann Lange
May 11, 2011
Jo Ann Lange, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at her home. She was born November 26, 1929, the daughter of Adolph and Amine (Tanner) Bieberstein in Madison. She received her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin. Jo Ann was united in marriage to Robert Lange in Madison on June 9, 1951, and had spent...
Winifred M. Parent
May 10, 2011
Parent, WinifredWinifred Marie (Warne) Parent, age 91 of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday May 8, 2011. She was born December 6, 1919 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Hildegard Tressa Yonker and Ross Elmer Warne. A graduate of Madison West High School, Winn attended the University of Wisconsin through her junior year majoring in Physical Education. She married Robert...
Leonard Calvin Rush
May 9, 2011
Leonard C. Rush, age 79, passed away peacefully Monday, May 9, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Green Bay, WI on August 21, 1931, the son of Calvin and Lucille (Checota) Rush. Len graduated from Waupun High School in 1949 and from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1953 with a B.S. Degree in Education. He served in...
Roderick ""Rod"" Langer
May 9, 2011
Roderick L. ""Rod"" Langer, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Monday, May 9th following a brave battle with cancer. May 9th was a special day, his Mother's birthday. Rod was born July 24, 1940, the son of James and Lucille (Benesch) Langer in Columbus. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1958 until...
Richard Fell
May 9, 2011
Sun Prairie - Richard Lee Fell, age 75, passed away on May 9, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.Richard is survived by his wife, Barbara and two daughters, Susie and Shelly.The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff and caregivers at HospiceCare for their kind and compassionate care they...
V. Steven Markstrom
May 8, 2011
Madison - V. Steven Markstrom, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2011. He was born on May 23, 1925, in Rhinelander, WI. the son of Vern S. and Beatrice A. (Barager) Markstrom. In High School Steve was a popular drummer. He formed his own dance band traveling around the state. Later he chose a career in communications,...
Dorothy Hildebrandt
May 8, 2011
Dorothy Marie Hildebrandt, age 93, died peacefully on Mother's Day, May 8, 2011, at HospiceCare surrounded by loving family. Dorothy was born on June 3, 1917 to Edward Corcoran and Ruth Harrison, both deceased. She was raised by her father and step-mother, Hazel Mason Corcoran, also deceased. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Glen ""Bill"" (Virginia) and...
Sylvia Falk Epstein
May 8, 2011
Madison - Sylvia Epstein, age 96, died peacefully on Mother's Day, May 8, 2011 at her daughter's home after a brief illness. Sylvia was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 11, 1914 the daughter of Abraham and Rose Falk. After graduating from high school she attended Creighton University in Omaha. On a visit to Madison she met her future husband,...
Dorothy Gilreath
May 8, 2011
Dorothy Louise Gilreath, age 83, of Madison, died on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Middleton Village Nursing Home. She was born April 26, 1928, in Goodman, WI to Louise and Herman Richards. She graduated from Goodman High School, married, and had one son, David, in 1951. She moved to Marinette, WI in 1953 where she was employed in food service...
Elizabeth Ann Johnson
May 6, 2011
Madison - Elizabeth Ann Johnson, age 86, died peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2011. Elizabeth was born November 2, 1924 in LaCrosse, Wis., the daughter of Albert and Anna (Klein) Isenmann. She was the youngest of ten children. Elizabeth graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1942 and entered Cadet Nurse Training at Methodist Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn.,...
Dorothy M. Swanson
May 6, 2011
Madison-Dorothy M. (Emden) Swanson completed her 88 year journey May 6, 2011 in Madison, Wis. She was born March 22, 1923 the daughter of Clyde and Lyllyan (Becker) Emden in Rhinelander, Wis. She graduated from Rhinelander High School and married her high school sweetheart Marcus Swanson. Dorothy enjoyed a variety of crafts, needlework, cooking, camping in the summer and snowmobiling...
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