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.
Trygve B. ""Trig"" Benson
May 3, 2011
Stoughton- Trygve B. ""Trig"" Benson, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.He was born in Stoughton on March 7, 1919, the son of Norwegian (Flekkefjord) immigrants Herman and Inger (Torkelson) Benson. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1937.Trygve served in World War II from 1943-1945 as Sergeant Technician T5 in the Army-Transportation...
Dorothy C. Swingen
May 3, 2011
Stoughton- Dorothy C. Swingen, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at Nazareth House. She was born in Madison on April 5, 1918, the daughter of Louis and Nora (Onsrud) Slinde. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. She worked as a nurses aide for Stoughton Hospital for many years and was a member of First Lutheran Church....
Estella Stone Berven
May 2, 2011
Estella Stone Berven, age 72, died on Monday, May 2, 2011, after being diagnosed with breast cancer less than two years previously.Stella was born on June 27, 1938 in Evanston, Illinois to Fred L. Stone and Ada Elizabeth Sweet Stone and was named after her grandmother Estella Mayhew Stone. She grew up in Kenilworth, Illinois and graduated from high school...
Jean Ellen Kappel
May 2, 2011
Jean Ellen Parman Kappel, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2011 surrounded by family at HospiceCare. Jean was a dearly loved wife, mother, sister and friend.She grew up in Madison and attended the University of Wisconsin. Jean worked for the Easter Seal Society and later became a mother and homemaker which she took great pride in. Her interests...
Naomi Joan Baumblatt
May 1, 2011
Madison - Naomi ""Nikki"" Joan Baumblatt, partner of Cristie Derrick, mother of Anthony ""Tony"" Derrick (Rachel), Jennifer Olson (Jay), Steven Derrick, and numerous non-biological children of the heart. beloved grandmother of, Kyler, Noah, Araya, Jonathan, Kaylie, Wynter, Mike, Nikita, Derek, Ryan, Jayden, Jordan, Celeste, Julian. Cherished aunt to Eliana Miriam, Benjamin Matthew, Gregory, Kevin, Tori. Daughter of Dr. Michael and...
Judith Lichtenstein
May 1, 2011
Judith Lichtenstein (nee Gradnauer) died on May 1, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. She was 90 years old. Judith was born on February 21, 1921 in Hamelin, Germany. She was raised in both Germany and Palestine until her teenage years, when she settled in Palestine. Judith fought in the Israeli War of Independence as a member of the Palmach, the...
Ann R. Hoske
May 1, 2011
Sun Prairie--Ann R. Hoske, age 74, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Ann was born on September 5, 1936, in Dunmore, PA, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Strucko) Molessa. After high school graduation, Ann went on to graduate from Hahnemann Hospital Nursing School in Scranton, PA, becoming a registered nurse. She lived in Waukegan,...
Donald B. Trudell
May 1, 2011
WAUNAKEE - Donald B. Trudell, age 74, passed away at HospiceCare on Thursday, April 21, 2011. He was born on June 20, 1936, to Margaret Redman Trudell and Harold Adler Trudell, becoming united in marriage to Susan Leigh Innes at Grace Episcopal Church, Madison, on April 1, 1967.Don had graduated from Hudson H.S. in 1954 during which time he worked...
Alma ""Dutchie"" Zajac
Apr 30, 2011
Alma ""Dutchie"" Zajac, age 84, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. Alma was born on September 22, 1926 to Herman and Alice (Austin) Frey in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. She left northern Wisconsin for Chicago where she eventually met and married Thaddeus ""Ted"" Zajac on October 12, 1946. She spent...
Maellyn Amundson
Apr 30, 2011
Amundson, Maellyn ""Lynne""Lexington / Stoughton Lynne Amundson, age 85, formerly of Viroqua and Stoughton, died with grace on April 30, 2011, at her home in Lexington KY as she succumbed to multiple myeloma. She was comforted with the presence of family. Lynne was born to Martha (Erickson) and Lester Parish in Stoughton, WI on April 7, 1926. She married Arthur...
Gertrude Ayres
Apr 30, 2011
Gertrude Mardellle Ayres, 91, left this earthly life on April 30, 2011, and now is with her Lord and Savior. Gertrude was born on January 30, 1920 to John Wesley Lynch and Nellie Anna (Kundert) Lynch on the family farm in Browntown, WI.After graduating from High School, Gertrude, along with her sister Virginia, moved to Madison to live at the...
Joyce Anderson
Apr 30, 2011
Joyce Anderson, age 84, passed away with family at her side, on Saturday, April 30 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born October l0, l926 to John and Hazel (Parks) Ayer in Pillager, Minnesota and graduated from Pillager High School as co-salutorian. She then attended the Minnesota School of Business and graduated as a secretary. She worked at Continental Machines...
Angela Nicole Masino-Hubble
Apr 30, 2011
Angela Nicole Masino-Hubble, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Wed. April 27, 2011. Angela was born on March 13, 1985 in Madison to Lisa Masino and Randy Hubble. Angela graduated from Verona Area High School where she was on the Pom squad. Angela then graduated from MATC with an Associate Degree and was also on the dean's list. Angela went...
Marie C. Olsen
Apr 30, 2011
Madison - Mom died on April 30, 2011 during hymn sing at Covenant Oaks. However, she probably would have preferred passing on while tapping her foot to something livelier, like ""Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue."" In her day, she had played piano and sung with a band that performed at dances in small towns in southern South Dakota. Honky-tonk...
Eunice A. Veum
Apr 30, 2011
Veum, EuniceStoughton- Eunice A. Veum, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Edgerton on October 30, 1919, a daughter of Louis and Meta (Stricker) Schachtschneider. On February 19, 1944, she was united in marriage to Owen Veum. Eunice was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved shopping trips,...
Leon R. Horsted
Apr 29, 2011
Waunakee - Leon R. Horsted, age 89 died April 29, 2011 at home. He was born August 31, 1921 in Lake Norden, South Dakota, the son of Marce and Ethel (Marsh) Horsted. Leon was united in marriage to Esther Olson at Starbuck, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Central High School, Madison, Wisconsin and attended Bard College in New York...
Alice R. Musch
Apr 29, 2011
Alice R. Musch, age 87, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on September 16, 1923 in the Mauston area the tenth child of eleven children of George & Fannie (Brownell) Lobenstein. In 1943 she went to work for Kroger's Grocery Store for eight years. She was united in marriage with Leo...
Gene R. Fromm
Apr 29, 2011
Sun Prairie-Gene R. Fromm, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Don & Marilyn HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on November 24, 1941 in Racine the son of Otto & Elsie (Nickels) Fromm. Gene was united in marriage with Donna A. MacLeod on December 7, 1968 in Racine. He was a veteran of the Viet...
Sylvan Sweet
Apr 28, 2011
Sylvan Sweet, age 93 died peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Sylvan was born March 26th, 1918 in Madison WI to Harry Rueven Sweet and Anna Perlstein Sweet. Sylvan attended Longfellow Elementary School, Madison Central Junior High School and graduated from Madison West HS in 1936. He attended University of Wisconsin briefly and then went to work for the AJ...
Jeff Skornicka
Apr 27, 2011
Skornicka, Jeffrey A.Madison - Jeffrey A. Skornicka, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Riley, Wisconsin on March 31, 1959, a son of the late Don & Janice Jean (Storkson) Skornicka. On August 16, 1980, he was united in marriage to Sandra Ziegler. Jeff enjoyed spending time outdoors boating, fishing,...
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