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.
Margaret 'Marg' McKay
Mar 17, 2011
Margaret 'Marg' McKay, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in the Town of Christiana. Â She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 31, 1941, a daughter of Joseph and Cecil (Culligan) Wille. Â On September 1, 1962, she was united in marriage to James C. McKay, Jr. in Duluth. Â Marg attended Marquette University, later...
Mary Sozanski
Mar 17, 2011
Madison-Mary Sozanski, age 85, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on July 27, 1925 in El Paso, TX. She was united in marriage to Joseph Sozanski who preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her children, Patricia (Aleta) Abrams, Sun Prairie, Joseph B. (Mellie) Sozanski, CA, Gary (Bonnie) Sozanski, SC,...
Mary M. Graye
Mar 17, 2011
Madison -- Mary Miles Peckham Graye passed away at HospiceCare on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Mary was born in Oklahoma, educated in Kansas, and pursued her career in Madison. She retired as the Senior Vice President of First Wisconsin Bank (now US Bank). Mary was not only the first female to be accepted into enrollment into the Wisconsin School of...
Donald C. Sampson
Mar 17, 2011
Madison - Donald Charles Sampson, age 83, died peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center on Thursday, March 17, 2011 after a struggle with the effects of strokes and Parkinson's. Don was born on December 12, 1927, in Edina, Minnesota, the youngest son of Fred and Jennie Anderson Sampson. He was a graduate of St. Louis Park High School and received...
William R. Johnson
Mar 16, 2011
William Richard Johnson, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 16, 2011 due to apparent cardiac arrest. A loving husband, father, grand-father, neighbor, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. His devotion to family and friends was equally matched by his devotion to his community, where he gave countless hours of service...
Jean S. Brost
Mar 16, 2011
Jean S. Brost, age 92, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, tenderly holding hands with Kenneth, her beloved husband of 64 years. Â A private family funeral was held at Cress Funeral Home in Madison. Â A public memorial celebration of Jean's life will be held in June. Â Jean was born September 6,...
Alan L. Andersen
Mar 14, 2011
Waunakee - Alan L. Andersen, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, surrounded by family. The Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Rex's Innkeeper in Waunakee. Al was born on January 5, 1944 in San Diego, the son of Albert ""Axel"" and Angela (Hall) Andersen....
Edel-Lore I. Simonson
Mar 14, 2011
Edel-Lore I. Simonson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â She was born Nov. 11, 1927 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Paul W. and Emmy (Sassowsky) Schultz, where she lived until 1944 when her family moved to Madison. Â Â Edel-Lore was a graduate of West High School...
William John Watters
Mar 14, 2011
William John Watters, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 14 in the Transitional Care Unit at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana with his family at his side.  Bill was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear  Palsy (PSP) in 2006 and he fought a courageous but losing battle against the many physical afflictions it hailed  upon him.  As...
Shirley A. Thomas
Mar 13, 2011
Shirley Artilla Thomas departed this earth to be with her Heavenly Father shortly before midnight while at home on Sunday, March 13, 2011.  Sister Thomas began her earthly life on May 1, 1935 in Milledgeville, Georgia. She was one of fourteen children (8 girls and 6 boys) the Lord blessed to the union of Arthur and Myrtle Dixon. Her...
Vincent George Puglielli
Mar 11, 2011
Vincent George Puglielli, age 68, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at home following a six year battle with cancer. Â He was born Feb. 12, 1943 in West Newton, Massachusetts, the son of Vincent and Concetta Puglielli. Â Â He graduated from Boston College High School in 1960, and went on to earn a BS in physics from Boston College and...
Frieda L. Tygum
Mar 11, 2011
Frieda L. Tygum, age 91, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc. Â She was born April 8, 1919, the daughter of Albert and Bertha (Warnke) Kromrie, in Waushara County, WI. Â She grew up on a farm near Coloma, WI with her three brothers and four sisters. Â As a young woman, She went to Lodi to work....
Donald P. Squire
Mar 11, 2011
Stoughton- Donald P. Squire, age 83 of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2011 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â He was born in Sun Prairie on May 29, 1927; a son of William and Mabel (Stace) Squire. Â Don served his country in the Merchant Marines and later in the Army. Â On March 18, 1949, he married...
William C. Fairbanks
Mar 11, 2011
William C. Fairbanks, age 73, died peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center. Bill was born on July 25, 1937, Beaver Dam, the son of  Floyd and Arlotte (Otto) Fairbanks. A life-long Madison resident; Bill attended and graduated from Madison East High and UW Madison. He served three years in the US...
Richard Joseph Pire
Mar 11, 2011
MADISON -- Richard J. Pire, age 86, died on Friday, March 11, 2011 at home. He was born August 8, 1924 in Green Bay, to the late Emil and Helen (Spejcher) Pire. Dick served in the US Army in the Pacific Theater during WW II. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1949...
Carol M. Young
Mar 11, 2011
Carol's patient wait for her Lord was answered on Friday, March 11, 2011 when she was called home at the age of 77 years. Carol was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Elsie and Max Hensel. Carol (nee Hensel)was married to the late David Young of Shiocton, Wisconsin on February 2, 1957. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Verna Helen Weed Meyer
Mar 10, 2011
Madison - Verna Helen Weed Meyer, age 98, was born to Willie and Emma Weed August 1, 1912 and left this earthly plain March 10, 2011. Â She lived a full and beautiful life loving and being loved by many people, always holding dear her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Karen and son-in-law Scott, by Alice...
Karen M. Ward
Mar 10, 2011
 Karen M. Ward, age 58, died Thursday, March10, 2011 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 3, 1952, in Madison, the daughter of Monroe and Dorothy (Krantzer) Wood. Karen had been employed by Interim Home Health and Maxim Home Health as an LPN. She was a member of Sun Prairie United Methodist Church. Karen...
Gerald Clinton Nease
Mar 9, 2011
Lake Mills/Waterloo -- Gerald Clinton Nease, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Gerald was born in Rankin IL on October 25, 1922. Â He was the middle of 3 sons born to Thomas Ray Nease and Elsa Mae Chenoweth. Â Gerald was united in marriage to Katherine Marie Kuntz in Hoopeston IL on January 7, 1945. Â ...
Linda K. Scott
Mar 9, 2011
Linda K. Scott, age 56, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in her home.  She was born May 2, 1954, in Indiana, the daughter of John and Annamae  (Newcom) Williams.  Prior to her retirement, Linda and her husband Jeffrey operated Cheffrey's cafeteria in the DOR building.  She loved watching nature, the Beatles, reading, going to the Mall and...
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