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.
Gertrude Ayres
Apr 30, 2011
Gertrude Mardellle Ayres, 91, left this earthly life on April 30, 2011, and now is with her Lord and Savior. Gertrude was born on January 30, 1920 to John Wesley Lynch and Nellie Anna (Kundert) Lynch on the family farm in Browntown, WI.After graduating from High School, Gertrude, along with her sister Virginia, moved to Madison to live at the...
Joyce Anderson
Apr 30, 2011
Joyce Anderson, age 84, passed away with family at her side, on Saturday, April 30 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born October l0, l926 to John and Hazel (Parks) Ayer in Pillager, Minnesota and graduated from Pillager High School as co-salutorian. She then attended the Minnesota School of Business and graduated as a secretary. She worked at Continental Machines...
Angela Nicole Masino-Hubble
Apr 30, 2011
Angela Nicole Masino-Hubble, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Wed. April 27, 2011. Angela was born on March 13, 1985 in Madison to Lisa Masino and Randy Hubble. Angela graduated from Verona Area High School where she was on the Pom squad. Angela then graduated from MATC with an Associate Degree and was also on the dean's list. Angela went...
Marie C. Olsen
Apr 30, 2011
Madison - Mom died on April 30, 2011 during hymn sing at Covenant Oaks. However, she probably would have preferred passing on while tapping her foot to something livelier, like ""Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue."" In her day, she had played piano and sung with a band that performed at dances in small towns in southern South Dakota. Honky-tonk...
Eunice A. Veum
Apr 30, 2011
Veum, EuniceStoughton- Eunice A. Veum, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Edgerton on October 30, 1919, a daughter of Louis and Meta (Stricker) Schachtschneider. On February 19, 1944, she was united in marriage to Owen Veum. Eunice was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved shopping trips,...
Leon R. Horsted
Apr 29, 2011
Waunakee - Leon R. Horsted, age 89 died April 29, 2011 at home. He was born August 31, 1921 in Lake Norden, South Dakota, the son of Marce and Ethel (Marsh) Horsted. Leon was united in marriage to Esther Olson at Starbuck, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Central High School, Madison, Wisconsin and attended Bard College in New York...
Alice R. Musch
Apr 29, 2011
Alice R. Musch, age 87, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on September 16, 1923 in the Mauston area the tenth child of eleven children of George & Fannie (Brownell) Lobenstein. In 1943 she went to work for Kroger's Grocery Store for eight years. She was united in marriage with Leo...
Gene R. Fromm
Apr 29, 2011
Sun Prairie-Gene R. Fromm, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Don & Marilyn HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on November 24, 1941 in Racine the son of Otto & Elsie (Nickels) Fromm. Gene was united in marriage with Donna A. MacLeod on December 7, 1968 in Racine. He was a veteran of the Viet...
Sylvan Sweet
Apr 28, 2011
Sylvan Sweet, age 93 died peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Sylvan was born March 26th, 1918 in Madison WI to Harry Rueven Sweet and Anna Perlstein Sweet. Sylvan attended Longfellow Elementary School, Madison Central Junior High School and graduated from Madison West HS in 1936. He attended University of Wisconsin briefly and then went to work for the AJ...
Jeff Skornicka
Apr 27, 2011
Skornicka, Jeffrey A.Madison - Jeffrey A. Skornicka, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Riley, Wisconsin on March 31, 1959, a son of the late Don & Janice Jean (Storkson) Skornicka. On August 16, 1980, he was united in marriage to Sandra Ziegler. Jeff enjoyed spending time outdoors boating, fishing,...
Walter 'Wally' Kessler
Apr 27, 2011
Kessler, Walter 'Wally'Deerfield - Walter W. Kessler, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at home following a recent surgery. Wally was born May 15, 1965 to Carroll 'Pete' and Beverly (Draeger) Kessler. Wally worked with Pete and Bev operating 'Pete's Never Inn' for a number of years. Wally enjoyed every day talking with people, which led...
Nadine E. Janke-Geertgens
Apr 27, 2011
Madison-Nadine E. Janke-Geertgens, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Meadowmere Assisted Living of Madison where she has resided since May 2009. She was born on Sept. 26, 1931 in Nicolet, MN the daughter of Melvin & Esther (Dallman) Meyer. Nadine was united in marriage with Fredrick Janke on August 1, 1953 and he preceded her in...
Roland S. Wolf
Apr 26, 2011
Wolf, RolandCambridge- Roland S. Wolf, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at his home in the town of Christiana. He was born in East Grand Forks, Minnesota on September 22, 1924, a son of Ben and Eva (Rienhard) Wolf. Roland was united in marriage to Donna Jean Freberg on January 23, 1949. He served his country in...
Joanne P. Rothe
Apr 26, 2011
Joanne Peters Rothe, age 83, passed away peacefully at the home she had shared with her husband on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. She was born Joanne Augusta Peters on December 21, 1927 in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Dr. Henry A. and Emma Peters. Her grandfather, Henry Martin Peters, a merchant tailor, settled on what is now Lake Road in Oconomowoc...
James A. Rogers
Apr 26, 2011
DeForest- James ""Jim"" A. Rogers, Sr, age 74, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at HospiceCare surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born on June 24, 1936 in Viroqua, WI, the son of Franklin and Rena (Smith) Rogers. On October 27, 1956 he was united in marriage with Shirley Kreger in Sun Prairie. They...
Lois B. Selix
Apr 25, 2011
Madison - Lois Birkeland Selix, age 87, died on Monday, April 25, 2011, at Attic Angels in Madison.Lois was born on February 7, 1924, to Julius and Grace Birkeland in Chicago, Illinois. She proudly served as a WAVE in the US Navy during World War II. After the war, Lois attended the University of Illinois where she met the love...
Laura Mary Ellen Buskager
Apr 25, 2011
Laura Mary Ellen Buskager, age 94 passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 surrounded by her family. Laura was born in Wonewok on December 16, 1916 the daughter of the late Francis and Ida (Martin) Turner. She was united in marriage to Stanley Edward Buskager on June 23, 1936 in Belvidere, Illinois. Laura resided in Madison and Marshall and since early...
James Walter Koch
Apr 25, 2011
James Walter Koch, age 80, of Waunakee died on Monday, April 25, 2011 at Middleton Village. He was born in Waunakee on August 8, 1930 to Frank and Elizabeth (Schneider) Koch. Jim was a lifelong Waunakee resident and graduated from Waunakee High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 through 1952. He married Dorothy Brown on...
Raymond George Annen
Apr 24, 2011
Town of BurkeRaymond G. ""Ray"" Annen, Sr. age 84 passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 24, 2011.Ray was born on March 19, 1927, the son of Nick and Nellie (Faust) Annen. He served proudly in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. He served 14 months on the 38th Parallel with the Thunderbirds. He married Beverly Yngsdahl...
Geraldine L. Zantow
Apr 24, 2011
Geraldine L. Zantow, age 62, passed away peacefully, at her home in Madison, WI on April 24th, 2011. She was born on December 9th, 1948, in Madison, the daughter of Michael and Josephine E. (Brewer) Daly. She married Dennis Zantow and they were married for 25 years. She was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother.In passing, Geraldine leaves...
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