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.
Jacqueline Hye
Jan 11, 2012
Stoughton- Jacqueline C. Hye, age 76, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. She was born in Jamestown, ND on August 13, 1935, the daughter of Oscar and Catherine (Keohen) Miller. On October 22, 1955 Jackie married William L. Hye. She operated the Montgomery Ward Store in Stoughton and worked at Skaalen Home for...
Rockwell Schulz
Jan 10, 2012
Rockwell I. Schulz, age 82, died peacefully at home on Jan.10, 2012. Born in Milwaukee, he graduated from Lawrence University then received a Masters in Hospital Administration from Univ. of Minnesota. He was a Hospital Administrator before joining Booz Allen Hamilton consulting firm. He was next appointed Associate Dean at Tulane Univ. then Univ. of Texas Medical Schools...
Louise Kleemann
Jan 9, 2012
Louise Rose Kleemann, age 91, of Madison passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at home. She was born January 31, 1920 in Merrimac, daughter of Richard E. and Lora Pretsch Heimlich. She married Walter H. Kleemann on March 14, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. He died in 1985. Louise owned and operated Kleemann Floor Covering...
Kathy Anderson
Jan 9, 2012
Stoughton- Kathy Jean Anderson, age 67, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Stoughton Hospital following a brief illness. She is survived by many cousins in the Stoughton area; and special friend, Tryg Onsrud of Stoughton. Kathy Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Clair and Ethel Ellingson; and her husband, Norvel W. Anderson. A Celebration...
Jane Haney
Jan 8, 2012
Stoughton- Jane Hall Haney, age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. She was born on January 11, 1928 in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Wells and Anna (Gauthier) Hall. Jane was a teacher who taught in New York, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio, and retired in 1990. She married her beloved Leonard J. Haney in August 1950....
Genevieve Wilson
Jan 8, 2012
Madison-Genevieve M. Wilson passed away Sunday January 8, 2012 at the age of 97. The daughter of Charles and Florence Gastrow. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth Wilson and two brothers Glen Gastrow and August Gastrow. She is survived by her son K. Charles Wilson, several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be...
Sharon Drugan
Jan 8, 2012
MADISON - Sharon Lynn Drugan, age 52, of Madison, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012, after a long, courageous, hard-fought and stoic battle with cancer. Sharon was born on July 3, 1959 in Morristown, New Jersey, the daughter of Walter T. and Alice M. Drugan. She graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson, New Jersey and attended...
Beverly Steinhoff
Jan 8, 2012
Madison-Beverly Ann Woolhiser Steinhoff passed away Sunday morning, January 8, 2012 at the Agrace Hospice after a long battle with heart problems. Madison-Beverly was born to Algie Woolhiser and Lenore Jasperson in Sparta, Wisconsin. Her father was a farmer near Melrose, Wisconsin and her mother was a nurse working in local hospitals. A few years after Beverly's birth,...
Darrell Pomeranke
Jan 8, 2012
Waunakee- Darrell K. Pomeranke, age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at UW Hospital due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was born on April 9, 1931 in Arlington the son of Edward & Rozella (Thompson) Pomeranke. Darrell was united in marriage with Janice Bollig on August 6, 1957. He was a longtime resident of Waunakee....
Dexter Thusius
Jan 7, 2012
Thusius, Dexter "Dex" Aloysius, age 80, of Madison, died on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Oakwood Village after a long illness with Alzheimer's. Dex was born June 10, 1931 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the son of Viola (Zarling) and Henry Thusius. His younger years were spent in Watertown attending Luther Prep High School, graduating from high school in 1949....
Eric Billings
Jan 6, 2012
Madison - Eric Robert Billings, age 52, joined his parents, James Arno Billings and Jerrie Lynelle Handley Tomaszewski in heaven on January 6, 2012. Eric was born January 2, 1960 in Milwaukee. Eric loved fishing at Rice Lake, working on cars, being outdoors and most importantly, spending time with family and friends. Eric is survived by his sisters,...
Edna Sand
Jan 6, 2012
Stoughton- Edna Juliette Kaupanger Sand, age 99, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Friday, January 6, 2012. Edna was born in rural Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin to Nels and Emma (Aas) Kaupanger on August 24, 1912. She was baptized, confirmed and married in Stoughton's Christ Lutheran Church where she was a member of Bethany Circle and...
Virginia Ducharme
Jan 5, 2012
Virginia Mae DuCharme passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Healthcare Center on Thur. January 5, 2012. She was born Feb. 14, 1925 to Mae and Gaetano Musillami. Virginia was united in marriage to George DuCharme on Oct. 5, 1940. She was content to spend her life taking care of her family and numerous pets. She also made sure...
Jean Olson
Jan 5, 2012
Olson, Jean Stoughton- Jean A. Olson, age 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in Racine on Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania on February 7, 1926, a daughter of John and Ann Marie (Elick) Yurovchak. On January 23, 1958, she wed Rodney B. Olson. They were married and farmed together for 35 years...
David Connelly
Jan 5, 2012
Madison - David J. (Cook) Connelly, age 52 passed away peacefully on January 5, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1959, to Jim and Norma Connelly. Dave married Jodi Kelley at Luther Memorial Church, where he was baptized as an infant. He was a quiet and thoughtful man who loved nature and fishing....
Genece Wade
Jan 5, 2012
Madison- GENECE WADE, age 80, of Madison, WI passed away on Thursday January 5, 2012. Born to Willie Lee and Nellia Jones-Wade in Tyler, Texas on July 13, 1931, Genece was one of six surviving children. Having grown up in Texas, she completed her undergraduate studies at Texas Southern University in Houston Texas, majoring in journalism. Her graduate...
Jean Thurow
Jan 4, 2012
Madison - Jean E. Thurow, age 91, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at UW Hospital in Madison. Jean was born to Ivy Chapman Shearer and Frederick B. Shearer on March 31, 1920 in Aurora, Illinois. She was the youngest of four children. As a young adult, Jean was an avid golfer and studied art at Naperville College. Jean...
Herman Wipperfurth
Jan 4, 2012
Westport/Waunakee - Herman Joseph Wipperfurth, age 76, died on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born in Ashton on May 5, 1935 to Henry and Margaret (Statz) Wipperfurth. He married the former Nancy Carol Littel in 1956 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Herman owned and operated the Willows Tavern...
Dante Bove
Jan 4, 2012
Middleton - Dante "Dan" Bove, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Dan was born on June 15, 1920 to Loreto and Rose (Tolo) Bove in Bridgewater, Mass. and grew up in Waterford, Conn. After graduating from Columbia University with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Dan worked for American Cyanamid chemical company. His 40-year career at...
James Crow
Jan 4, 2012
Madison - James F. Crow, age 95, died on January 4, 2012 at Capitol Lakes in Madison. He was born in 1916 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. James graduated from Friends University in Wichita and received a PhD in Genetics from The Univ. of Texas in Austin. He began playing in a String Quartet in High School and continued playing...
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