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.
Shirley Sweet
Jul 10, 2011
Madison - Shirley Sweet, age 93, died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born May 18, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of David and Bessie (Lepgold) Koppel. While attending the University of Wisconsin she met her husband Melvin. Shirley and Melvin were married for 62 years...
John Joseph Brausen
Jul 10, 2011
John Joseph Brausen, age 86, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2011. He was born the son of John A. and Carrie (Billig) Brausen on July 3, 1925 in Madison. He was a graduate of Central High School in Madison, and proudly served his country as a SGT. in the US Army Air Corp in the...
Joseph R. Freidel
Jul 10, 2011
Beaver Dam/Sun Prairie- Joseph R. ""Joe"" Freidel, age 52, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Hillside Manor, Beaver Dam. He was born on December 5, 1958 in Madison the son of Donald Wm. & Ilene (Johnson) Freidel. In his spare time he loved the outdoors, camping, fishing or just enjoying nature. Joseph was the original ""Gear Head""...
Phyllis N. Strosahl
Jul 10, 2011
Phyllis Nell Strosahl, 89, of Madison, Wis., died Sunday, July 10, 2011, at her Oakwood Village home. She was born Jan. 30, 1922, near Chippewa Falls, to Henry Benjamin and Nellie Dressel Hinke. Her father had a cheese factory in Holcomb until they moved to Stanley, where he became the bacteriologist for the Amacker Milk Company.Phyllis was graduated with honors...
Janet E. Majors
Jul 10, 2011
Pardeeville/Stoughton- Janet E. Majors, age 62, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011. She was born on October 14, 1948, the daughter of Preston and Stella (Norland) Erdahl. On June 26, 1971 Janet married Gerald Majors. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. Janet is survived by her husband, Jerry; three children, Cynthia (Steve) Majors-Culp,...
Birdie I. McCall
Jul 9, 2011
McCall, BirdieWarrens/Stoughton-Birdie McCall died after a brief illness at the Skaalen Nursing Home at the age of 86. She was born April 18, 1925, daughter of Fred and Anna Crawford, one of 11 children. She lived in Warrens Wisconsin until 1942 when she moved to Madison. There she worked as a cook and waitress and met Jack McCall whom she...
Bernetta ""Bernie"" Lewis
Jul 9, 2011
Stoughton- Bernetta ""Bernie"" Weldon Lewis passed away at the age of 93 on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at the Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. She was born in Shickley, Nebraska, on July 23, 1917, daughter of Katherine (Weldon) and Leonard Hillgren. As a young woman, she traveled to Wisconsin, attended Madison Technical College, and was employed by National Guardian Life...
Marion J. Gilbert
Jul 7, 2011
Gilbert, Marion JStoughton - Marion J. Gilbert, age 80, of Stoughton passed away peacefully, at her home on July 7, 2011 with family by her side.Marion was born in LaCrosse, WI on December 30th, 1930, the daughter of Edward and Elsie (Conley) Dohlin. She grew up in Tomah, WI and graduated from Tomah High School in 1948. Marion married her...
MaryAnna Hall
Jul 5, 2011
MaryAnna Hall, age 90, died as she lived, with grace, good humor, and a love of the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at her home in Madison. MaryAnna was born 06/24/21 in Sheboygan, the daughter of Alma Agenten and Edmund Liebl. It was in Sheboygan that she met her childhood sweetheart, Harold. She moved to Madison and graduated from...
Pearline Johnson
Jul 5, 2011
Johnson, PearlineStoughton- Pearline Johnson, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Coldwater, Mississippi, a daughter of Jefferson and Evangeline (Jackson) Banks. She was united in marriage to Hayes A. Johnson, who preceded her in death. She is survived by 10 children, and many grand and great grandchildren. Funeral services will...
Marjorie ""Marge"" M. Victor
Jul 5, 2011
Marjorie ""Marge"" M. Victor, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5th in Wilton CT. She was born the daughter of Ray N. and Fannie Ann (Phillips) Millard in North Leeds, WI in Columbia County. Marge attended Lodi High School. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Max J. Victor, on January 6, 1946 in...
Kathryn Eleanor Newberry
Jul 3, 2011
Madison - Kathryn Eleanor nee Shoemaker (Duncan) Newberry, age 92, artist and widow of Dr. John Strong Newberry Jr. died on Sun. July 3, 2011 at St. Mary's Care Center.Mrs. Newberry was born Dec. 30, 1918, the second of three children to William W. and Hazel B. Shoemaker of Waynesboro, Penn. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church...
Benjamin ""Ben"" Williams Jr.
Jul 3, 2011
Sunday, June 3, 2011, Benjamin Williams Jr., age 91 was called home with his family by his side. Ben was born October 11, 1919 in Paris Island, South Carolina to Joseph and Lula Brookins. His parents were both full time Share Croppers. Ben spent much of his young life working with his family ShareCropping. At age 14, he left home...
Niles S. Schley
Jul 2, 2011
Fitchburg/Mission, Texas - Niles S. Schley, age 92, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at his home in Fitchburg. He was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin on October 22, 1918 the son of Gerhard and Geneva (Schackett) Schley. He was united in marriage on July 4, 1941 in Gilman, Wisconsin to Hazel Runyon. Niles worked as a Master Plumber for...
Eunice ""Granny"" Dilworth
Jul 1, 2011
God called home Eunice ""Granny"" Dilworth on Friday, July 1, 2011 at age 72. Granny leaves behind two children, Kenneth (Bernita) Cooper and Rita Cooper; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four siblings; and a host of adopted grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings. A Home Going Celebration will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July...
Joyce R. McCollough
Jul 1, 2011
Waunakee - J.R. McCollough, age 83, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011, surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 8, 1928 in Belleville, Wis., the daughter of Rosa and Andrew Clark. Joyce was a formidable woman with an independent spirit. She loved her family dearly and will be dearly missed. She always had a loyal dog and a definite...
Jeanne Lee Devereaux Kiley
Jun 30, 2011
Jeanne Lee Devereaux Kiley died June 30, 2011 at home following a long illness. Her life was rich, varied and devoted to serving family and community, always with grace and gentleness.Jeanne Lee was born in Madison to Harold Edward Devereaux and Margaret Lucile Chappel. She graduated Randall School, West High and in 1946 the University of Wisconsin, where she was...
Gerald ""Jerry"" L. Kalhagen
Jun 30, 2011
Bristol/McFarland- Gerald ""Jerry"" L. Kalhagen, age 48, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 following a short battle with cancer. He was born in Stoughton on February 19, 1963, the son of Arnold and Mary (Anderson) Kalhagen. After graduating high school Jerry began working for Madison Kipp Company. He then began his career in construction, first at Padley McGann and...
Jerome Koch
Jun 30, 2011
Fitchburg--Jerome Earl Koch, age 83, died peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. Jerry was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on May 1, 1928, the son of Fred J. and Amanda (Dahl) Koch. Jerry was raised in Eau Claire and graduated from high school in 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy completing his basic...
Ross E. Hottman
Jun 30, 2011
Deerfield/Ft. Lauderdale, FL- Ross E. Hottman, age 72, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, June 30, 2011 surrounded by his family after a short, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ross was born on February 3, 1939 in Arena, the son of Harvey and Vera (Quigley) Hottman. He married Judy Martin on February 23, 1963. Ross graduated from...
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