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.

Bernice  C. Vick

Bernice C. Vick

Feb 27, 2011

Bernice C. Vick, age 95 of Stoughton, died on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Skaalen Home.   She was born on April 27, 1915 in Morris, Illinois to Johannes and Sevrine (Bellesen) Udstuen.   She resided in Stoughton since 1921, after moving here with her family, and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1934.   Bernice was married to...

Catherine  Belous Armstrong

Catherine Belous Armstrong

Feb 26, 2011

Catherine Belous Armstrong, 74, died peacefully at home surrounded by family following a valiant three year battle with cancer on Saturday, February 26th, 2011. Catherine, known as Cathy, was born on October 4th, 1936 to Joseph Peabody Belous and Mary Agnes McKendry in Chicago, Illinois but spent most of her life in Los Angeles, California. She graduated with a B.A....

Natividad  C. Gaughan

Natividad C. Gaughan

Feb 26, 2011

Natividad (Nina) Castillo Gaughan, age 95, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 in St. Mary's Care Center. She was born August  25, 1915 in the Philippines,  the daughter of Crispin and Maria (Recto) Castillo from Tiaong, Quezon Nina was married to Dr. Narciso T. Reyes of Malolos, Bulacan. They lived and raised their 10 children in Quiapo, Manila. She was widowed...

Bruce Mares

Bruce Mares

Feb 26, 2011

Bruce Mares, age 60, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at home. He was born April 9, 1950, in Minnesota to Glenn ""Joseph"" Mares and Katherine Margret (Labeau) Mares. ""There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to...

Rosemary  K. Padera

Rosemary K. Padera

Feb 24, 2011

Rosemary K. Padera, age 77, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 in McGregor.  She was born February 28, 1933, in Boscobel, the daughter of George and Naomi (Miller) Clark.  Rosemary lived in Boscobel, then Cobb, WI, Bensenville, IL, Woodstock, IL and then in Marquette, IA.  She worked as a hair dresser for many years from her home and enjoyed doing craftwork...

Joseph  Eugene Zaiman,  Sr.

Joseph Eugene Zaiman, Sr.

Feb 23, 2011

Joe Zaiman died peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, of complications from colon cancer.  Joe was born on April 23, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, the third child of Samuel and Renee (Ray Levine) Zaiman.  A first generation American, his parents emigrated from Odessa, Russia to Paris after the pogroms of the late 1800s. In 1915, his parents immigrated to...

Alice  Mary Fauerbach

Alice Mary Fauerbach

Feb 23, 2011

Alice Mary (Bauhs) Fauerbach, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Willow Pointe Memory Care in Verona, Wisconsin. Alice was born in Madison, November 5, 1922, to John and Caroline (Fleckenstein) Bauhs.   A lifelong Madison resident, she attended St. James Grade School and was a 1940 graduate of Madison West High School. On September 11, 1945, Alice...

William  F. Eagan

William F. Eagan

Feb 23, 2011

Elm Grove-William F. Eagan, age 87, died on Tuesday, February 22, son of Clyde and Ruth (Huffington) Eagan. Beloved husband for 61 years to Shirley (nee Denning), Dad of Patrick D. (Lloyd Lewis) Eagan, Madison, Wisconsin Mitchell L. Eagan, Portland, Maine and Tracy W. (Lisa Thompson) Eagan, Stoughton, Wisconsin. Proud grandfather of 6 treasured grandchildren; Gavin & Brendan Eagan of...

Michael  P. Mitton

Michael P. Mitton

Feb 23, 2011

Sun Prairie-Michael P. Mitton, age 56, passed away very unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at his home.  He was born on January 17, 1955 the son of Charles & Norma ( Henderson) Mitton.  Michael was united in marriage to Denise Walls on December 6, 1991 in Paris, ILL.  He was employed as a Clinical Supervisor of...

Lloyd  Allen Hendrickson

Lloyd Allen Hendrickson

Feb 23, 2011

Madison - Lloyd Allen Hendrickson passed away unexpectedly February 23, 2011. He was born August 20, 1931 in Blanchardville, Wisconsin to Bessie Peterson Hendrickson and Lloyd Almon Hendrickson. Lloyd was a devoted member of the community contributing to a variety of organizations. He was a lifetime member of the Masons and the Zor Shrine Camel Patrol. He was also a...

Bonnie Jean Draeger Pierce

Bonnie Jean Draeger Pierce

Feb 23, 2011

Deerfield- Bonnie Jean Draeger Pierce passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 after a brief illness.  Bonnie Jean was born on a farm in eastern Dane County on January 26, 1942 to Esther and Walter Draeger.  She was a graduate of Deerfield High School after attending a one room schoolhouse near her home.  Later she graduated from Madison Business...

Harold  L. Droster

Harold L. Droster

Feb 23, 2011

Harold L. Droster, age 79, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born February 23, 1932, in Madison, the son of Harry and Ingeborg (Larson) Droster.  Prior to his retirement in 1985, Harold had been employed by Oscar Mayer for over 34 years.  He was a member of the Grieg Club, loved camping, was...

James  L. Diedrich

James L. Diedrich

Feb 23, 2011

James L. Diedrich, age 63, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011, of heart failure at St. Mary's in Madison.  He was born June 9, 1947, in Oak Park, IL, IL, the son of Loras and Doris (Popanz) Diedrich.  After his retirement of warehouse management, Jim found his greatest joy in his second career working for the Sun Prairie School District as...

Avis  M. Annen

Avis M. Annen

Feb 22, 2011

Dane-Avis M. Annen, 92, passed away on Tues Feb 22, 2011 at her son's home in Mazomanie. Avis was born on July 7, 1918 in Lodi to Herbert and Mary (Beaver) Farris. She married Edward Annen and he preceded her in death in 2000. She was employed by the State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Revenue until her retirement in 1983....

Shirley Madigan

Shirley Madigan

Feb 20, 2011

Waunakee - Shirley Madigan, age 76 passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1934 in South Beloit, IL, the daughter of William and Catherine (Heimbecker) Richards. Shirley graduated from Lodi High School and attended Beauty School in Madison. She operated Shirley's Styling Salon out of her home from...

Eva Deutschkron

Eva Deutschkron

Feb 20, 2011

Eva Deutschkron, age 92, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20, 2011.   She was born in Poznan, Germany November 12, 1918 the daughter of Emmanuel and Hedwig (Hollaender) Lauffer.   She came to the United States in 1947, a survivor of the Holocaust. Eva was united in marriage to Martin Deutschkron in Germany. Martin and Eva owned Martin's...

Glenn  S. Fenske

Glenn S. Fenske

Feb 20, 2011

Glenn Fenske, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Glenn was born on November 8, 1942 in Madison, the son of Herman and Lillian (Kehl) Fenske. On September 1, 1962, he was married to Judy Selje. They were blessed with a son, Jason, and most...

Henry  A. Kruchten

Henry A. Kruchten

Feb 19, 2011

Waunakee - Henry A. Kruchten, age 86, died on Sat. Feb 19, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born in the Town of Berry on Feb 17, 1925 to Joseph and Mary (Maier) Kruchten. Henry had a great love of this country. In the Army he proudly served in WWII as an M.P. he also fought...

Eugene  John Mackey

Eugene John Mackey

Feb 19, 2011

 



 

Marshall-Eugene J. Mackey, age 53, passed away on February 19, 2011 at his home doing what he loved most cooking for others. He had planned a surprise birthday party for his mom on Sunday. He was an avid cook and would try his concoctions on anyone willing to try. Gene was born on August 19, 1957 in Kansas City MO...

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