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.
Adele M. Budden
Mar 9, 2011
Stoughton- Adele M. Budden, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cuba City on July 21, 1927, the daughter of Martin and Mary (Cullen) Runde. On October 9, 1948 Adele married John Budden. Together they lived in various cities throughout the U.S. while John was in the...
Nasima Zafari
Mar 9, 2011
A service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 Highway BB, Madison, on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Winnifred E. Kirton
Mar 9, 2011
Winnifred ""Wynn"" Elsworth Kirton, age 85 entered peacefully into Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Sterling House in Middleton, WI.Wynn was born on April 20, 1925 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Albert and Janet Elsworth. She was united in marriage with William T. Kirton on July 1, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. Wynn was a longtime...
George A. Lane
Mar 8, 2011
MADISON/BROOKLYN - George A. Lane, age 91, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Born in Chicago to James and Elizabeth Lane, George grew up in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn, Ill., area and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Â He married Betty Jane Fortier on June 10, 1944. Â George studied accounting at Loyola University, owned several businesses, and retired...
Torrence Michael Hudson
Mar 8, 2011
Stoughton/Montello- Torrence Michael Hudson, age 28, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at his home in Montello. He was born in Madison on June 24, 1982, the son of Michael and Linda (Hanson) Hudson. Torrence graduated from Stoughton High School in 2000. He enjoyed cooking, reading, fishing, playing video games, pool and darts, and spending time with his family. ...
Hazel E. Moe
Mar 7, 2011
Stoughton- Hazel E. Moe, age 90, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011. She was born on September 9, 1920 in LaFayette County to the late Elmer and Hannah Hanson. Hazel was baptized in East Wiota Lutheran Church and confirmed in Our Saviors Church in Stoughton . She was a member of First Lutheran Church . On February 19, 1938...
Donna Rae Turner
Mar 5, 2011
Madison-Donna R. Turner, age 77, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on March 18, 1933 in Richland County the daughter of Earl & Azelia (Markee) Anderson. She was united in marriage with Donald Turner on February 13, 1954 in Dubuque, IA Mrs. Turner was a longtime resident of Madison. She always loved...
Helen A. Link
Mar 5, 2011
Cottage Grove/Stoughton- Helen A. Link, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born in Prairie du Sac on November 7, 1925, the only child of Louis and Eunice (Smith) Frese. Helen graduated from Stoughton High School. On February 10, 1946 she married Kervyn Link. Together they farmed in the Cottage Grove area and...
Louis F. Janke
Mar 4, 2011
Louis ""Lou"" Frederick Janke died at home Friday, March 4.
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Born August 26, 1922 in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, Lou was the son of Everett and Edna Janke.
He married the love of his life, Phyllis Maxine ""Peg"" Losey August 24, 1946.
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Lou is survived by his wife Peg of Sun Prairie; children Louis (Deborah) Colville, Washington; Marcia Roehrdanz (Rich) Fargo, North...
Ronald Glenn Clemons
Mar 4, 2011
Ronald Glenn Clemons, age 55, passed away at his home March 4, 2011. Â He was born on Jan. 15, 1956 to Agee and Garnetta Clemons in Lexington, KY. Â He was a quiet man who enjoyed fishing and camping and loved his family dearly. Â He is survived by his siblings; Richard (Deanna) Morris of Janesville, Louise (Jim) Morris...
Shirley L. Graffin
Mar 4, 2011
Shirley L. Graffin, age 85, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Friday, March 4, 2011. Â She was born in Medina on August 14, 1925, a daughter of Theophil & Hazel (Wilke) Schroeder. Â On May 1, 1943, she was united in marriage to Benno Graffin. Â Shirley is remembered as a very giving person, who loved and...
Gladys E. Olson
Mar 3, 2011
Gladys E. Olson, age 90, died on March 2, 2011, at UW Hospital after a respiratory illness. She lived most of her life in Madison, graduating from East High School and went on to complete secretarial training at Groves-Barnhart School. She worked as a secretary for the Wisconsin Conservation Department, for the U.S. Department of the Army, while her husband...
Thomas Jett Werndli
Mar 3, 2011
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather and friend, Thomas Jett Werndli. Tom lived life with a quick wit and a wry smile. He was born to S. Raymond and Kathryn Adele (Alexander) Werndli on December 28, 1940. He graduated from West High School in 1958 and worked in the family...
Harold Charles Balch, Jr.
Mar 2, 2011
Madison - Harry passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 2, 2011. Harry a.k.a. The Bald Eagle, was born January 31, 1930 in Madison to Harold C. Balch and Marie Louise Balch (nee Parritt).
He graduated from West High Schooland enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as a sergeant in the Korean war. Upon returning to the U.S. he married...
Alma W. Wilson
Mar 2, 2011
Alma W. Wilson, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at her home. Â She was born on Sept. 6, 1917 in Titusville, Florida the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Holt) Gibson. Â On March 11, 1945 she was united in marriage to Willie W. Wilson. Â He preceded her in death on October 29, 1976. Â Survivors...
Ivan L. Preston
Mar 2, 2011
Ivan L. Preston, age 79, died at home on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, after a brief illness.  He was born on December 18, 1931 in Bryn Mawr , Pennsylvania, the  son of Kathryn and Albert Preston. He grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, earned a BA at Wooster College in Ohio, and earned his MA and PhD at Michigan...
Clara McGinnity
Feb 28, 2011
Waunakee-Clara (Doyle) McGinnity passed away on Monday Feb 28, 2011 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. Born to Swiss immigrants, Walter and Bertha Luethy, on Sept. 26, 1922 in Avon, IL. She was raised in Mount Vernon while her father was a cheesemaker at the Harker Cheese Factory. She was very proud of her Swiss...
Dora ""DJ"" Svetnicka
Feb 28, 2011
MADISON- Dora ""DJ"" Svetnicka, age 79, of Madison peacefully passed on Monday, February 28, 2011, in a circle of friends, family and a compassionate staff at the UW Hospital.
She was born in Madison, WI on January 28, 1932 to Sid and Jeanette (Halley) Tallard. She was married to Al Schorr in 1948 and worked at Tallard's Station on University Avenue.
She...
Karen A. Rulland
Feb 27, 2011
Madison -- Karen A. Rulland, age 70, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 10, 1941 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the daughter of Sigmund and Helene (Angell) Rulland. The family moved to Waupun in 1951. Karen graduated from Waupun High School in 1959. She then moved to Madison where she graduated...
Wilma M. Barrett
Feb 27, 2011
Madison - Wilma Mensing Barrett, a sweet, gentle, humor-loving soul, passed on Sunday, February 27, 2011. She was 89. She was born April 10, 1921, in Craig, Colorado, to William Mensing, a railroad engineer, and Flora Mensing, mother to Wilma and her three sisters Prudence, Margaret, and Roberta and her brother William. The family moved to Southern California in 1926....
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