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.
Hugo Eugene Indra
Jan 16, 2011
Hugo Indra, age 95, died on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Oregon Manor Nursing Home in Oregon, Wisconsin. Â He was born on April 2, 1915 in Watertown, to Henry and Magdalen (Koester) Indra. Â Hugo attended barber college in Milwaukee, completed his apprenticeship in New London, and returned to Watertown to meet the love of his life. Â Hugo...
Gerald R Schwier
Jan 16, 2011
Schwier, Gerald R. Sauk City -- Gerald R. Schwier, age 64, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Â Jerry was born on Sept. 14, 1946 in La Crosse to Marlon and Kathryn ( Davis) Schwier. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1964. He attended college at UW La Crosse along with...
G. Thomas Pfaehler, MD
Jan 15, 2011
Madison - G Thomas Pfaehler, MD. ""Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.""Â Henry James Tom lived these words. He made the final part of his journey here on Jan. 15,2011. He is remembered with great love and respect by his...
James K. Day
Jan 15, 2011
James K. Day, age 72, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Â He was born in Junction City, Kansas on August 28, 1938, a son of the late Karl and Pearl (Olson) Day. Â On October 5, 1963, Jim was united in marriage to Patsy Knight in Kansas City, Missouri. Â He served...
David Lindsay
Jan 15, 2011
Madison -- David Lindsay, age 98, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Beloved husband of Katherine, a caring father to Peter, Laramie, WY, Martin (Barbara), Rogate, England, Judy (Ron) Mitchell, Asheville, NC, and Sally (Allan) Tomlinson, Winnetka, IL, and proud grandfather of four. At his request there will be no visitation and there will...
Robert Donald Perske
Jan 14, 2011
Madison/Verona-Robert Donald Perske age 90, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 at Rest Haven Health Care Center.  Bob was born in Wausau, WI on December 7, 1920, the son of Walter and Erna Louise (Sommerfeldt) Perske. Bob was a veteran of the U.S Navy and served in both WWII and the Korean War.  After the service he became...
Thomas R. 'Tommy' Kuehn
Jan 13, 2011
Madison- Thomas Robert ""Tommy"" Kuehn, age 24 of Madison, died on Thursday, January 13, 2011, after a brief and sudden illness. He was born on November 30, 1986 at St. Mary 's Hospital in Madison, to Thomas A. and Jill (Harris) Kuehn. Tommy was currently employed as a research assistant for Dr. Benny Iskandar and Dr. Josh Medow, in the...
Kathleen Loos Bell
Jan 13, 2011
Kathleen (Kathy) Loos Bell died on January 13, 2011 from ovarian cancer. A committed advocate, cherished friend, devoted mother and adoring grandmother, Kathy was a dreamer whose life's work was to make the world around her as humane and peaceful as she imagined it could be. She was a beautifully complex person who will be long remembered for her indomitable...
Douglas Robert Blomquist
Jan 13, 2011
Douglas Robert Blomquist, born Feb. 24, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 13, 2011. Doug was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Robert and Suzanne Blomquist. Doug was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be missed very much. Besides his family and friends, Doug loved the hills of Baraboo and North Freedom, rhythm...
Miriam A. Semmann
Jan 12, 2011
Sun Prairie-""Miriam 'Mim' Semmann, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at her home. Miriam was born on October 3, 1937 in Milwaukee the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Jansen) Goetsch. She was united in marriage with Ron Semmann and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past April 17th. Mim graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School and...
Nolan Duane Pokorney
Jan 12, 2011
Nolan Duane Pokorney, infant son of Tim Pokorney and Carla Bender died on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on December 28, 2010 and baptized on January 12th.Nolan's family members include: his parents of Madison; sister and big brother, Caitlyn and Jordan both of Madison; maternal grandma, Rae Ann Bender of Stoughton; maternal grandpa, Terry Bender...
Barbara S. Spennetta
Jan 12, 2011
Madison -- Barbara S. Spennetta, age 68 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Barb was born in Buffalo New York on November 2, 1942 to Addison and Muriel (Smith) Sommer (Gallisdorfer). She spent her childhood in North Tonawanda New York, where she was one of the youngest women to swim...
Thomas D. Dohm
Jan 11, 2011
Madison - Thomas D. Dohm, age 60 of Madison, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Tom fought a four year battle with cancer with both dignity and courageousness that amazed his family, friends and doctors. Tom was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on May 16, 1950, the...
Shirley Mead Schuster
Jan 11, 2011
Madison - Shirley Mead Schuster, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Madison on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her loving children and their partners Mark (Mary) of West Bend, Michael (Karen) of Madison and Michelle Caro (Patrick) of Verona, and her grandchildren Angela, Adam, Jordan, Emily and Dustin, and her only...
Elizabeth Davies
Jan 11, 2011
Elizabeth Carol Davies died peacefully on January 11, 2011 at HospiceCare Inc., Fitchburg, Wisconsin at the age of 94. She will be missed by the many family members, colleagues, friends, and admirers who felt her support in their education and work Miss Davies committed her life to the growth and development of strong families in the State of Wisconsin. Educated...
Larry C. Schey
Jan 11, 2011
Sun Prairie-Larry Schey, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Larry was born on October 26, 1931 the son of Arthur and Charlotte (Arians) Schey. On Dec. 31, 1982, he was united in marriage with Shirley Franzen in Middleton. Larry served in the United States Army during the Korean War. For 35 years he...
Evelyn L. Gilderhus
Jan 11, 2011
Deerfield- Evelyn L. Gilderhus, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born in the Town of Christiana on May 23, 1916, the daughter of Morris and Agnes Olson. Evelyn graduated from Deerfield High School in 1934. She married Otis Gilderhus in 1939. Evelyn worked as a cook for the...
Peter L. Ripp
Jan 11, 2011
Ashton/Middleton -- Peter L. Ripp, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tues. Jan. 11, 2011, at Homestead Living in Waunakee, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashton on June 29, 1917 to Herman and Elizabeth Ripp. He married Marcella Dahmen on Oct. 21, 1943 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2010. Peter farmed...
Virginia Blum
Jan 10, 2011
Madison -- Virginia ""Ginny"" Blum, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2011, due to complications from her recently diagnosed diabetes, with her family by her side. Â She was born December 19, 1946 to Joseph and Marion (Turk) Nitka of Middleton, WI. Â Ginny graduated from Madison West High School and attended Whitewater State College. Â On July 12, 1969...
Alice Monroe Daniels
Jan 9, 2011
Madison -- Alice Monroe Daniels, devoted and loving wife of Farrington Daniels, Jr., and beloved mother of Elizabeth, George, and Christopher Daniels, passed from this life early in the morning on January 9, 2011. She had celebrated her 89th birthday on December 23, surrounded by her loving family. A fuller obituary will appear soon, and a memorial service at First...
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