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.
Norbert ""Bert"" A. Koller
Apr 7, 2011
A farewell to a gentle soul. Norbert ""Bert"" Koller passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday April 7th, 2011, following a brief illness. Bert was born on April 4th, 1922 in Auburndale, WI to Louis F. Koller and Mary H. (nee Singer) Koller. He grew up in the Marshfield area before going off to serve his country in World War...
Arletta A. Tiemann
Apr 7, 2011
Madison - Arletta Ahrens Tiemann, age 89, peacefully passed away on Thur. April 7, 2011. She was born on July 18, 1921 in West Middleton, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Voss) Ahrens. Arletta was married to Wilbur Tiemann on Aug. 22, 1941. She and Wilbur had one son, Richard Tiemann. In addition to being a wonderful mother, she was...
Stephen W. Yost
Apr 7, 2011
Madison - Stephen W. Yost, age 47, died on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on June 19, 1963 in Madison, the son of Robert and Mary (Garstang) Yost. Steve gratuated from East High School in 1981, then attended U.W. Eau Claire. He was always busy while in grade and high school with a Milwaukee...
Susan A. Williams
Apr 6, 2011
Susan A. Williams, a longtime resident of Sun Prairie WI, passed away Wednesday the 6th of April at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison WI with her family by her side.She was born in Waterbury CT on August 16, 1945 to Peter and Harriet Holmes. She is survived by her children Peter (Rhonda) Williams, Cynthia Ellis and Donna Wedl, her granddaughter...
Geraldine E. Schultz
Apr 6, 2011
Geraldine E. Schultz, age 94 passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at Nazareth House, Stoughton. Geraldine was born on November 28, 1917 the daughter of the late Louis and Grace (Snook) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Raymond Schultz on August 25, 1937. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1997. Together they enjoyed farming and wood crafting...
Albert R. Erwin
Apr 5, 2011
Madison - Albert R. Erwin Jr. age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 1, 1931, the son of Albert Sr. and Lois (Lee) Erwin in Charlotte, NC. Albert graduated from Concord High School in 1949 and Duke University, Summa Cum Laude in 1953 with a Physics Degree....
Betty L Hillmer
Apr 4, 2011
Madison - Betty L. Hillmer, age 86, died peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2011 at UW Hospital. She was born on January 27, 1925 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to Armin H. Grunewald and Ethel Leonard Grunewald. Betty's greatest joys were her family and her friends. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she majored in occupational therapy. Her adventures as...
William E. Scheer
Apr 4, 2011
Waunakee/ DeForest-William ""Bill"" E. Scheer age 88, died on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Parkside Assisted Living in DeForest, WIHe was born in Madison on July 15, 1922 to William and Anna (Byrne) Scheer. Bill served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1940 he was stationed at Wheeler Field, Oahu, Hawaii, surviving the Pearl Harbor attack. He was honorably...
Sandra Lynn Kluz
Apr 3, 2011
COLUMBUSSandra L. Kluz, age 56 passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison surrounded by family and close friends. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie(608) 837-9054
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Patrick Alan Martin
Apr 3, 2011
Patrick A. Martin, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.Patrick was the cherished son of Alan and Ellen Martin and dearest brother of Andrew. He is lovingly survived by his paternal grandparents, Delmar and Paz Martin, numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Patrick was preceded in death by his...
Bonnie Marise Femrite
Apr 3, 2011
STOUGHTON - Bonnie Marise Femrite, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning, April 3, 2011 at the Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. She had happily celebrated her 90th birthday with her family in early March.Bonnie was born on March 5, 1921 in the Jefferson County township of Sumner to Edgerton residents Charles Wesley North and Bonnibel (Roberts, Slagg) North....
Valerie M. Hager
Mar 31, 2011
Madison / Milwaukee - Valerie Maria Hager died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on November 19, 1985, the daughter of Dayle Hager. Valerie attended schools in Madison, and was a member of the cross country team. She graduated with honors from East High School in 2004. Valerie attended the University of Minnesota for 2...
Merlyn Sachtjen
Mar 31, 2011
Madison - Merlyn H. Sachtjen, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Middleton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Madison on December 9, 1926 the son of Merlyn F. and Berdella (Muehlenbruch) Sachtjen. Merlyn was raised in Madison, graduating from East High School, Class of 1946. He served with the U.S. Army from 1945...
Jean Ann Switzky
Mar 31, 2011
Jean A. Switzky, 65, Madison, died at 1:33 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011, from complications of juvenile diabetes. Jean was born July 9, 1945 in Madison. She was a lifelong area resident. She worked at American Family Insurance for 26 years. She is survived by her husband, Steve; daughter, Stephany (Dennis) Grejczyk; brothers Donald (Jayne) and Thomas Schwartz; numerous other...
Idamae Fogle
Mar 31, 2011
Idamae Fogle, age 85 passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc., Fitchburg. She was born in Blooming Grove on July 4, 1925 the daughter of the late Roland and Mable (Padfield) Lake. Idamae was united in marriage to Floyd Fogle on September 22, 1945 in Madison. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2006. Idamae was...
George Woodrow Wilson
Mar 31, 2011
Madison - George Woodrow Wilson, age 93, was born on March 19, 1918, in Caney, Kansas, and died March 26, 2011.He was the youngest of six children, all of whom predeceased him. He served in the Kansas National Guard Cavalry until World War II, where he served in the Army Air Corps as a Staff Sergeant, for a total of...
Denise M. Thornton
Mar 30, 2011
Madison - Denise M. Thornton, age 55, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday night, March 30, 2011.Denise was born on Feb. 17, 1956 to Clifford and Carolyn Roelke. She graduated from West High School in 1974. She worked at CUNA Mutual as an underwriter where she was also a union steward for many years until she retired.She was a...
Janice H. Van Horn
Mar 29, 2011
Janice Helene Van Horn, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She gracefully survived pancreatic cancer for 2 � years with a bright spirit.Survivors include her husband, Douglas, and her children, Teresa (Bryan) Brooks and Jason (Elisabeth Bach) Van Horn. She is also survived by her mother, Helen Soper; and by her...
Olga Annette Tieman
Mar 28, 2011
Olga Annette Tieman, age 98 passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Kindred Hearts, Cottage Gove. Olga was born in Prairie Farm, WI on August 10, 1912 the daughter of the late Anton and Mary ( Anderson) Olson. She was united in marriage to Glenn Lindgren in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1939. She later married Emil...
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