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.
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...
John L. McClung M.D.
Jan 24, 2011
Madison -- John LaFrance McClung M.D., age 89, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011, at his home in Madison. He was born in Marion, Michigan on March 23, 1921, the son of Donald and Lutie (LaFrance) McClung. John graduated from Port Huron High School in 1939. He attended Port Huron Junior College and University of Michigan Medical...
Eugene W. Halverson
Jan 23, 2011
Deerfield- Eugene W. Halverson, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 23, 2011. He was born on July 28, 1933, the son of Wilford and Ollie (Anderson) Halverson. Eugene lived and worked on his family farm in Deerfield his entire life. He attended Oak Park grade school and graduated from Deerfield High School. Eugene had a...
Genevieve Czyscon
Jan 22, 2011
Genevieve Therese Lechowski Czyscon, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011 with a nearly full moon shining on her at her home at Hebron Oaks at Oakwood Village West in Madison. She lived there since February 2006. Prior to that she lived 8 years in the Independent Living Apartments at Oakwood and 10 years in Elk River,...
Helen Pritchard
Jan 22, 2011
Madison- Helen Rundell Pritchard, age 96 passed away peacefully Saturday Jan. 22, 2011 at her home with her husband Rev. Richard E. Pritchard by her side. Helen was born Dec 20, 1914 in Livingston, WI. She taught English in several area high schools and for 15 years at MATC. Helen is survived by her husband Rev. Richard E Pritchard daughter...
Gail V. Stiklestad
Jan 21, 2011
Gail V. Stiklestad, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. Â She was born in Stoughton on July 12, 1925, the daughter of Henry and Joan (Bringa) Sveum. Â She graduated from Stoughton High School and The Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison. Â On February 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to...
Karen A. Sheil
Jan 21, 2011
Sheil (Spahn), Karen A.
Sun Prairie, WI.
Karen A. Sheil passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg after a courageous battle against cancer. Karen was born on February 21, 1952 at Madison General Hospital in Madison, WI. The daughter of William H. and Lois (Sampson) Spahn. Karen married Greg Sheil in...
Dennis R. Vike
Jan 21, 2011
Dennis R. Vike, age 57, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. Â He was born in Stoughton on June 23, 1953, a son of Nelson & Lois (Suetmeier) Vike, Sr. Â Dennis graduated from Stoughton High School in 1971. Â He was a Guy Sundt Award winner, and Homecoming King. Â Dennis farmed with his parents...
Elizabeth Ann Hart
Jan 21, 2011
Madison - HART, ELIZABETH ANN (Betty Ann), age 84, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2011 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI. Betty Ann was born August 22, 1926 to Melvin and Anna Tandvig of Madison, WI. Betty Ann grew up in Madison and met her future husband Tom while he was attending the University of Wisconsin Madison. They...
Gladys I. DePolis
Jan 21, 2011
DODGEVILLE -- Gladys I. DePolis, age 99, passed away on January 6th at the Upland Hills Medical Center in Dodgeville. She was born June 22, 1911 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Estelle Friday. Â She attended school in Madison and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Library Science. She married Louis A. DePolis...
Rhonda Sue Smith
Jan 21, 2011
Rhonda Sue Smith of DeForest, WI went to heaven on 1/21/2011. She passed while at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Fitchburg. She was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer on 10/28/2010. Her cancer was extremely aggressive and unresponsive to chemotherapy. Rhonda never smoked and did not work or live in areas with second hand smoke,...
Robert Alan Est
Jan 21, 2011
Sun Prairie-Robert A. Est, age 65, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. Bob was born on December 23, 1945 in St. Louis, MO the son of Lloyd and Dorothy (Martin) Est. He grew up in St. Louis and moved to Sun Prairie in 1976. On June 21, 1997 he was united in marriage with...
Skip Ellinger
Jan 20, 2011
Bruce Michael Skip' Ellinger, age 68, passed away surrounded by his wife Marcia and good friends Carl Riemer and Elizabeth Simon on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Â He was born on January 12, 1943 in Neenah, WI, a son of Millard and Anna Marie (Jones) Ellinger. Â On December 8, 1986, he was united in...
Viola Jean Allen
Jan 20, 2011
Waunakee/Madison Viola Jean (Gentile) Allen, 92, passed away on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. Viola was born on Nov. 5, 1918 to Frank and Teresa (Stella) Gentile in Hurley, WI. There she met and later married her High School sweetheart and best friend, Floyd Allen. After Floyd was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army,...
Rodney 'Rod' C. Monson
Jan 20, 2011
Rodney C. Rod' Monson, age 75, went home to be with the Lord that he loved on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Â He was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, born there on February 16, 1935, a son of Melvin O. and Gladys (Roum) Monson. Â He married Theresa Terry' Ballweg on March 22, 1956. Â Terry preceded him in death...
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