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.
June I Biddick
Jan 29, 2011
June I. Biddick, 85 of Madison passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Meriter Hospital, while recovering from an illness. Â June was born November 29, 1925 in Adrian, ND, daughter of John Schrader and Emma Valenta. Â She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Biddick of Livingston, WI on November 4, 1944. Â June was a proud homemaker, caring...
Viola V. Scholz
Jan 29, 2011
Madison, WI -- Viola V. Scholz (nee Lindgren), born April 7, 1914 in Marvin, South Dakota, died on Saturday, January 29, 2011 in Madison, WI. Vi was first of nine children of Carl V. and Alma V. (Swanson) Lindgren. She was married to Philip R. Dickie from December 28, 1938 until June of 1954, and to Harold F. ""Bob"" Scholz...
Obert H. Hanson
Jan 28, 2011
Stoughton- Obert H. Hanson, age 87, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Friday, January 28, 2011. He was born in Deerfield on March 3, 1923, the eldest son of Olaf and Marie (Severson) Hanson. Obert served four years in the Army during WWII. On November 13, 1948 he was united in marriage to Kathleen McCarthy, the first couple...
Bernard Harris
Jan 28, 2011
Bernard Harris passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA following complications from heart surgery. Â Bernard was born on June 20, 1926 in New York City, the son of Samuel S. and Ella L. (Heyman) Harris. Â An academically precocious youngster, he graduated at an early age from Townsend-Harris High...
June M. Sweitzer
Jan 28, 2011
June M. Sweitzer died peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2011. Â June and her identical twin sister, Jean (Steffen), were born June 16, 1928, the daughters of Ray (Pat) and Selma (Babler) Schoonover. Â She grew up in Monticello and Monroe. June graduated from the UW-Madison in 1950, and taught kindergarten for 7 years in Milwaukee and Madison. Â She...
Viola R. Elmer
Jan 28, 2011
Viola R. Elmer, age 86, died Friday, January 28, 2011 in a Madison hospital. She was born September 20, 1924, in Mt. Horeb, the daughter of Martin and Rose (Adler) Keller. On October 18, 1943, Viola was united in marriage with Delbert Elmer in Mt. Horeb.  In addition to her husband, Delbert, survivors include: Richard (Barb) Elmer, Darlene (Tom)...
Helme I. Steinke
Jan 28, 2011
Helme Irene Steinke, age 91, passed peacefully away on  January 28, 2011 at a local healthcare center.  She was born on April 22, 1919, in Embarrass, MN, the daughter of John and Emelia (Sikkila) Nelmark. She graduated from Alango High School in Angora, MN in 1937. She was married to Earl E. Steinke on July 1, 1944.  Helme...
Marjorie ""Midge"" Harris
Jan 27, 2011
Marjorie "" Midge ""  (Guelzow) Harris, 69, died unexpectedly while battling ALS, January 27, 2011, with much of her family by her side. Devoted wife, loving mom, heart-filled grandma, beloved aunt, and friend to so many dedicated her professional life to helping people, particularly children, with the struggles of life's circumstances. Born in Madison on October 25, 1941, to Ronald and LaVerne...
John Robert Johnson
Jan 27, 2011
Madison - John Robert  Johnson, age 69, passed away January 27, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born May 6, 1941 in Freeport, Illinois to Herbert E. and Paschal M. Johnson (Flannery).  Bob grew up in Madison, graduated from Central High School, worked at the Wisconsin Air National Guard, Satterfield Electronics, co-owned and operated Print...
Joel W. Barfoot
Jan 27, 2011
Joel W. Barfoot, age 27, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at home. He was born August 9, 1983, in Madison, the son of Colin and Catherine (Goebel) Barfoot. In his spare time, Joel showed his talents as an excellent amateur photographer, was known as a computer whiz, enjoyed music, and loved exploring nature. Â Survivors include his parents, Catherine and...
Judy Ann Keefe
Jan 26, 2011
Judy Ann Keefe, age 62 of Barneveld, passed away unexpectedly from heart disease Wed. Jan. 26, 2011 at Meriter Hospital while surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Aug. 14, 1948 in Madison, the daughter of Earl ""Nip"" and JoAn (Chojnacki) Bowes. After graduating from Central High School, Judy relocated to Little Rock Arkansas where she received her...
Sharon L. Thieding
Jan 26, 2011
McFARLAND - Sharon L. Thieding, a beautiful loving soul who embraced life, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, surrounded by the love of her family. Sharon cherished gardening and her life blossomed in many ways. Along her path, she planted seeds of hope, wisdom, love, and knowledge. She tended the soil and nurtured all that surrounded her. Sharon's Light...
Mary M. Kreul
Jan 26, 2011
Madison- Mary Magdalene Kreul, age 91, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born in Highland, Wisconsin on March 22, 1919 the daughter of Alfons and Kathryn (Manning) Kreul. In 1925, Mary moved to Madison with her family and attended St. Bernard's Grade School, Edgewood High School, and University of Wisconsin where she earned...
Clarence Neil Daniels
Jan 26, 2011
Madison/Black Earth -- Clarence Neil Daniels, age 82, passed away Jan. 26, 2011 at Meriter Hospital. Â Neil was born June 26, 1928 in Pendleton, Oregon to William ""Buck"" and Helen (Denson) Daniels. Â He married Adeline Anderson in Salem, Oregon on Aug. 4, 1956. Â Neil graduated from La Grande High School, La Grande, Oregon in 1946 and from...
Catherine Elizabeth Weber
Jan 26, 2011
Madison - Catherine Elizabeth Weber passed away in Madison on January 26, 2011 at the age of 97. Â Catherine was born in Temvik, North Dakota, on July 29, 1913 to William and Barbara (Wagner) Foell. Â She married Herbert Weber exactly 20 years later, and together they owned and operated a farm near Hazleton, North Dakota, for 45 years,...
Mary Lazzaro
Jan 25, 2011
Stoughton- Mary Lazzaro, age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 17, 1912, the daughter of Antonino and Francesca (Mancuso) Monachino. Mary married Frank J. Lazzaro on March 25, 1933 who preceded her in death in 1981. Mary moved to Stoughton in 1983...
William D. Klousie
Jan 25, 2011
William ""Bill"" D. Klousie, born 57 years ago on August 31, 1953, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, with his wife at his side. Bill was preceded in death by his parents C. Warren Klousie, Henrietta Harper (Kypke) and his brother Michael Klousie. He is survived by his best friend, lover and wife, Terri, his children, Marissa Wolfe,...
Andrew L. Larsen
Jan 25, 2011
Andrew L. ""Andy"" Larsen, age 82 passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, with his wife and two children by his side. Andy was born in Mauston on February 18, 1928 the only child of the late Andrew W. and Gladys (Holslander) Larsen. Andy is a veteran having served with the U.S. Navy during WWII....
Richard Stockton Helffrich, M.D.
Jan 25, 2011
Madison- Richard Stockton Helffrich M.D., age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Elmhurst, NY on December 6, 1942, the son of Stockton and Dolores (Faerber) Helffrich. Richard graduated from Penn State University. He attended Medical School at Temple University. Richard enlisted...
Mildred E. Stiff
Jan 24, 2011
Stoughton- Mildred E. Stiff, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011. She was born on September 30, 1926, the daughter of Kenneth and Johanna (Olson) Foss. On September 7, 1946 Millie married Sheldon Stiff. She is survived by two children, Chuck (Carol) Stiff and Judy Anderson; four grandchildren, Craig (Kris) Anderson, Becca (Todd) Arvold, Jon (Kama) Stiff and...
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