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.
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...
Robert L. Athnos
Jun 30, 2011
Stoughton- Robert Lee Athnos, born on March 20 1932 to Edna and Louis T. Athnos of LaCrosse, WI. He graduated LaCrosse High School in 1950 at the age of 17. He attended Northwestern Bible College in St Paul, MN and San Jose Bible College in San Jose, CA. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was...
Pauline C. Lenz
Jun 30, 2011
Madison - Pauline C. Lenz, age 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born in rural Sauk County on February 16, 1925 the daughter of Henry and Stella (Gelhaus) Knudson. Pauline graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in Spring Green, Wisconsin in June...
David R. Molstad
Jun 30, 2011
Deerfield/Cottage Grove- David R. Molstad, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Skaalen Home due to complications following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Ettrick on April 5, 1939 the son of Roy and Ruby (Davis) Molstad. David grew up on a farm in Ettrick, attended a one room school house in...
Mary M. Manderino
Jun 30, 2011
Madison - Mary M. Manderino, age 84 , a lifelong Madison resident, passed away on June 30, 2011 at HospiceCare. Mary was a long time member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Mary retired from working at UW Hospitals in the Radiology Dept after many years of dedicated service. Her passions included dancing and cheering on her beloved Chicago Cubs...
Betty Joyce Clark
Jun 29, 2011
Sun Prairie, WI Betty Joyce (Prokash) Clark, 86 died peacefully at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI on June 29, 2011. She was born on August 12, 1924 in Kenosha, WI to Gladys (Ihlenfeld) Prokash and Frank J Prokash. She married Russell Clark on March 30, 1946 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee, WI. During her 86 years she accomplished many things....
Kathleen Kaap
Jun 29, 2011
Madison-Kathleen Marie Kaap, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2011, after a long illness. Kathy was born July 2, 1945 in Lancaster, WI, and grew up with an adventurous fun loving spirit and much cherished memories of country life on a farm near Fennimore. Her formal education began in a one room school, Roger Hollow near...
Elaine E. Ulrich
Jun 29, 2011
Stoughton- Elaine Ethel Buske Ulrich, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. The former Elaine Buske was born on October 18, 1927 in Milwaukee to William and Emily Buske. She married Jack Ulrich of Milwaukee on September 4, 1948 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Milwaukee. The couple...
Barbara A. ""Bobbie"" Foster
Jun 29, 2011
Windsor-Barbara A. ""Bobbie"" Foster, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Parkside Assisted Living, Windsor. She was born on July 9, 1936 in Portage the daughter of Max & Dorothy (Schenk) Goetz. Bobbie was united in marriage with Loren E. Foster in 1956. She earned an associates degree in clothing and textiles and was an accomplished...
Barbara A. ""Bobbie"" Foster
Jun 28, 2011
Windsor-Barbara A. ""Bobbie"" Foster, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Parkside Assisted Living, Windsor. She was born on July 9, 1936 in Portage the daughter of Max & Dorothy (Schenk) Goetz. Bobbie was united in marriage with Loren E. Foster in 1956. She earned an associates degree in clothing and textiles and was an accomplished...
Erna Heather Stevens
Jun 28, 2011
Erna Heather (Bracher) StevensErna Stevens passed away on June 28, 2011 at Oakwood Village East in Madison, WI at the age of 93. She lived a full life that took her halfway around the world from her birth and childhood. Erna was born, the third of five children, to Victor and Ivy Bracher on November 12, 1917 in Geelong, a...
Beatrice R. Lindberg
Jun 28, 2011
Madison - Beatrice Lindberg died peacefully in the fresh breeze amid birdsong in a garden at Hospice Center (our deepest gratitude to Hospice) with her life mate, Leon Lindberg, at her side on June 28. Born in Northern California, she moved from the ocean waves to the frozen tundra of Wisconsin with her husband, a young professor of political science...
Reta Jane Smith
Jun 28, 2011
Madison - Reta Jane (LeClaire) Smith, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Capital Lakes Terraces in Madison.She was born on July 23, 1920, in Tripoli, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clara Josephine Peterson and Arthur Julius LeClaire. She attended school in Tomahawk, WI and graduated from Rhinelander High School. Reta received her Registered Nursing (RN)...
Rodney Michael Schauer
Jun 28, 2011
Waunakee-Rodney Michael ""Rod"" Schauer age 34 passed away peacefully at home of a heart attack on Tues. June 28, 2011. He was born on Nov 22, 1976 in Madison, the son of Rita (Derra) Viloria. Rodney was employed at RCH Cable. He was also a student at Madison Area Technical College, pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was an...
Sara Louise Bolz
Jun 28, 2011
Madison - Sara Louise Bolz passed away peacefully on June 28, 2011. She was born on January 22, 1962. Her parents were Robert Mayer Bolz and Anne Wilkins Bolz. An intrepid traveler who traversed the globe multiple times, Sara was known for her generosity, innumerable friendships, laughter, and celebrating life. Whether she was counting cranes in Cuba or Bhutan, rafting...
Alice Lawrence
Jun 27, 2011
Stoughton- Alice Lawrence, age 88, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. She was born in Switzerland on September 14, 1922, the daughter of Samuel and Emma (Richner) Hofmann. Alice is survived by two children, Ruea Jean Marinin and Jim Byrnes; five grandchildren, Tauna, Clinton, Vanessa, Sherri and Johnny-Ray; four great grandchildren, Ross, Leah, Naomi and Samuel ""Sam""; great great...
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