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.
James W. Walker, Jr.
Dec 16, 2010
Madison , WI -- James William Walker, Jr. ""Chick"", age 56, departed this life on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on October 31, 1954 in Joiner, AR, the son of Jessie Lee Thomas and James William Walker, Sr. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age while attending Sunrise...
Ardell I Arawinko
Dec 16, 2010
Ardell Arawinko, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of death. Ardell was born in the town of Summit, located near Upper Nemahbin Lake, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of four children born to Adela and Oscar...
Patricia A. Veleke
Dec 16, 2010
Madison -- Patricia A. Veleke, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at UW Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Eyolf and Ruth (Howison) Hansen. She graduated from West High School in 1962 and attended UW-Madison for a bachelor's and master's degrees in Education. She spent 34 years teaching at...
David W. Crane
Dec 15, 2010
McFarland- David W. Crane, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. He was born in Baraboo on March 25, 1938, the son of Alvin and Stella (Astle) Crane. David graduated from Baraboo High School in 1956. On September 26, 1958 he married Kay Griffin in Dubuque, Iowa. David worked for the phone company for...
Elizabeth Krug
Dec 15, 2010
Madison-Elizabeth ""Liz"" Krug, of Madison, died Wednesday, at HospiceCare Inc.. She was born in Evanston, IL, on Jan. 7, 1938, the daughter of Edward August and Annie McDonald Krug. Â Liz spent her early years in California and Montana, before the family moved to Madison. She graduated from West High School in 1956, where she served as editor-in-chief of The...
Beverly Ann Crocker
Dec 15, 2010
Madison - Beverly Ann Crocker (nee Laufenberg) of Madison, Wisconsin and New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was born in Mineral Point, Wisconsin on September 11, 1926. Â She died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on December 15, 2010, after a long and courageous battle against lung disease. Â She was raised in Highland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Mary (McGuire)...
Clayton L. Parman Jr.
Dec 14, 2010
Our family lost a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend on December 14, 2010. Clayton Parman Jr. passed away at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. Clayton was born on April 20, 1931, the son of Clayton and Janice (Jordan) Parman Sr. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1949, where he met his wife....
Curtis W. Johnson
Dec 14, 2010
Curtis W. Johnson passed away on December 14, 2010. Â Curt was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on July 10, 1921, the son of Pedro and Mabel Johnson. Â He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1939 and served in World War II as a Navy Seabee in the South Pacific. Â After the war, Curt worked at Fisher Body in...
James Swede' Hanson
Dec 14, 2010
Deerfield/Utica- James C. ""Swede"" Hanson, age 75, died at his home on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 following a battle with pancreatic/liver cancer. He was born in Edgerton on May 26, 1935 the son of Arthur and Geneva (Nelson) Hanson. James graduated from Cambridge High School in 1953. He worked for Wisconsin Power and Light, Southern Area, for 35 years, retiring...
Hildegarde S. Frazier
Dec 14, 2010
Madison -- Hildegarde S. Frazier, age 92, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 at HospiceCare. Â She was born March 15, 1918, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Martin and Minnie (Mueller) Schultz. Â Hilde received a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and also a Masters degree there. Â She was a former employee of the Forest Products...
Lorraine V. Pollock
Dec 13, 2010
Lorraine V. Pollock, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Â She was born March 9, 1924 the daughter of Adolph and Camilla ( Linke) Brummel in Milwaukee. Â Lorraine was united in marriage to Russell ""Pete"" Pollock on June 20, 1954, and they shared 52 years together. Â Russell passed away December...
Norma L. Thrun
Dec 13, 2010
Norma L. Thrun, age 90, died Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Stoughton Hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1920, in Blooming Grove, the daughter of Theodore and Mabel (Buchanan) Gausmann.  On April 16,1944 she was united in marriage with Alvin Thrun in McFarland and they spent 46 years farming together. Norma was a member of...
Oscar A Petry
Dec 12, 2010
Madison-Oscar Petry, age 89, died Sunday at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. The son of Adolph and Anna Petry, he was born on Mar. 19, 1921 in Cambridge. He graduated from West High School in 1939. Â Oscar served in the United States Army as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic, after his honorable discharge in 1947 he worked for the Madison Fire...
Mary Jane Kepke
Dec 11, 2010
Madison-Mary Jane Kepke, age 83, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. She was born on December 20, 1926 in Madison the daughter of Rupert & Ruth (Severson) Kilgust. She was united in marriage to Clyde H. Kepke on February 2, 1966 in Madison and they were married for over 19 years until his death on...
Daniel J. Devries
Dec 10, 2010
Madison -- Daniel John Devries, age 19, died on Friday, December 10, 2010 in Madison.
Dan was born in Madison on December 14, 1990 to Patricia and Keith Devries. He was the youngest of four children. He loved playing his guitar, going to concerts, creating art in a variety of media, exploring nature, playing video games and hockey, caring for his...
John Pichette
Dec 9, 2010
John Pichette, age 50, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on Aug. 14, 1960 to Joseph and Orlaine (Paulson) Pichette. John was a Licensed Master Electrician in Wisconsin and Florida and owned and operated Delta Electric in Madison for 20 years. John resided...
M. Vere DeVault
Dec 9, 2010
M. Vere DeVault, age 88, died at his home, peacefully, on December 9, 2010.
Vere was a man who enjoyed people and reached out to them as a friend and teacher, in his long career as an academic and also in his daily life. He and his beloved wife, Margaret (Steckel) DeVault, enjoyed travel, spending time with their many friends, and...
James Oliver Rewey
Dec 9, 2010
James Rewey, age 80, Â Loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, on December 9, 2010. Â Jim was born on Nov. 12, 1930 in Marshfield, WI, the middle son of Hildur and Wendell Rewey. Â In 1944 the Rewey family moved to Shorewood Hills in Madison. Â Jim graduated from Wisconsin High where he...
Shirley I. Mueller
Dec 8, 2010
MADISON - Shirley Irene Mueller, age 82, of Madison, died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at Clare Bridge Nursing Home in Middleton, Wisconsin. Shirley was born October 9, 1928 in Laona, Wisconsin, the daughter of Hazel (Allender) and Walter Liesch, She graduated from Laona High School in 1947, after which she entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she majored in...
Otto Earll Krueger
Dec 8, 2010
Captain Otto Ear11 Krueger, USN (Retired), age 84, passed from this life on December 8, 2010 after complications from multiple strokes. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Johanna Maria. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Ann, grandsons Kris and Matt; sister-in-law, Vera Krueger and nephew, Carr C. Krueger. Otto graduated from the Naval Academy...
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