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.
Timothy Scott Connelly
Jun 11, 2011
Timothy Scott Connelly, age 51 of Sun Prairie, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2011 at his camper on the Wisconsin River. He was born in Madison on April 18, 1960 to James J. and Norma R. (Abramson) Connelly. He was employed in construction until he started working for UW Madison, where he has been employed for over 20 years....
William L. McCusker
Jun 11, 2011
Waunakee - William ""Bill"" L. McCusker, age 92, died on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor of natural causes. He was born July 27, 1918, to John T., Sr. and Emma (Helfmann) McCusker in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The family moved to Superior, Wisconsin in the early 1920s. Bill graduated from Superior schools and the former Superior State Teachers College...
Christen 'Chris' Sever Olai Engen
Jun 10, 2011
Engen Christen 'Chris' Stoughton- Christen 'Chris' Sever Olai Engen, age 52, passed away at his home in Marshall on Friday, June 10, 2011. He was born on June 4, 1959 in Monroe, a son of Clarence Engen and Sheila Louise Jansson. Chris had many friends, a great sense of humor, and was a good cook. He loved cars, working on...
RuthAnn Reed
Jun 10, 2011
RuthAnn Reed, age 74, passed away on June 10, 2011. She was born in Shawano, WI to Arlie and Agnes (Zastrow) Steinberg. RuthAnn graduated from Bowler High School in 1955. RuthAnn worked several years at Badger Breeders where she met Vern while doing UW research. They married May 20, 1961, and just celebrated 50 wonderful years together, with friends supporting...
Michael J. Baumblatt
Jun 10, 2011
Michael J. Baumblatt, age 76, son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Levy) Baumblatt, died Friday, June 10, 2011. Michael was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Racine, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a 1959 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He served his country in the US Army Medical Core at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and practiced...
Geneva E. G. Halvorson
Jun 9, 2011
Geneva E. G. Halvorson, age 93 of McFarland, WI, passed away Thursday, the 9th of June, 2011, in her son's home in South Bend, Indiana. She was born Geneva Elizabeth Gina Pederson to Christ and Ella Pederson on March 13, 1918, residing in Seminary Springs within Blooming Grove Township. She then met and married Truman B. Halvorson and they settled...
Doyle E. Beyl
Jun 7, 2011
Doyle Beyl, age 88, passed away on June 7, 2011, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. Doyle was born in Hawkins, Wis., on Aug. 27, 1922, the son of Ernest and Olga (Olson) Beyl, who preceded him in death. The family moved back to their farm near St. Croix Falls, Wis., where Doyle grew to manhood and graduated from...
Elaine M. Wake
Jun 7, 2011
Elaine Marion WakeStoughton- Elaine Marion Wake, age 91, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Mrs. Wake was born on September 3, 1919 in Stoughton, the daughter of Oscar and Olga (Hatlevig) Dahl. Elaine was 2 � when her mother died, and she was raised by her big sister Doris, with help...
Betty B. Bondehagen
Jun 7, 2011
Bondehagen, Betty B.Stoughton- Betty B. Bondehagen, age 89 of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1922 in Drummond, WI, a daughter of Norwegian immigrants Martin and Agnes (Peterson) Berg. While working in Milwaukee, she met Karl Bondehagen. They married in 1944 and lived for several years in Beaver Dam....
Belford Eugene Hogoboom
Jun 7, 2011
MADISON - Belford Eugene Hogoboom died on June 7, 2011 at Madison, Wisconsin. Known as ""Bill,"" he was born in Manson, Iowa on September 7, 1926 to Florence May Green and Glen Calvin Hogoboom. He was raised in Madison, attended Emerson Elementary School, and graduated from Madison East High School in 1946. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Gertrude Veenendaal
Jun 5, 2011
Gertrude Martha Laura (Degen) Veenendaal was born April 14, 1919 in a farm house near Birnamwood, WI. Her parents were Bertha Wihelmina (Krull) and August Bernhard Carl Degen. One of four children, she was preceded in death by her sister Marcella (Stan, deceased). She is survived by her sister Elnora (Dave, deceased) of LaCrosse, WI and brother Bernhard (Barb) of...
Fern Weinstein Bergson
Jun 4, 2011
Fern Weinstein Bergson died June 3, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. Daughter of the late David and Ida Weinstein of Madison, Wisconsin; beloved widow of Arnold Bergson; dear mother of Heidi (Cantor Ron) Eichaker of St. Louis, Missouri and Janice Rosenthal of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; dear grandmother of Lauren and Lindsay Eichaker and Daniella, Melissa, and Joshua Rosenthal; dear sister, aunt,...
Jan M. Bliese
Jun 4, 2011
McFarland- Jan M. Bliese, age 65, met with Jesus on Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was born in Madison on September 27, 1945, the daughter of Bernard and Helen (VanHeesch) Webb. Jan graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1963 and attended Madison Business College . On November 17, 1971 she married Dale Bliese. Jan worked as an Account Specialist for...
Anthony ""Tony"" Zajicek
Jun 3, 2011
Anthony ""Tony"" Zajicek, age 58, formerly of Madison and Middleton, died Friday, June 3, 2011 in the home of his brother, Richard in Rockford, Ill.Tony was born July 22, 1952 in Richland Center, the son of Paul H. and Marlys (Fosnow) Zajicek. He was a former member of St. Bernard and St. Patrick Church, attending both schools. He graduated from...
Jacob Gene Wolff
Jun 2, 2011
SUN PRAIRIEJacob Gene Wolff, age 28 died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2011. He was born on April 10, 1983, the son of Robert Wolff and the late Dianne (Pickard) Wolff. He was a resident of the Sun Prairie area all his life. He married Jennifer Pearson on November 3, 2008 in Madison. Together they have two daughters and a...
Madeleine E. Baltes
Jun 1, 2011
Stoughton- Madeleine E. Baltes, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Oregon. She was born in Kenosha on March 23, 1918 to John and Elizabeth (Chudada) Gurichan. Madeleine was married to Dominic Baltes on June 28, 1941. After his death, she moved to Milwaukee and worked for the Milwaukee School Board for many years. Following retirement...
Marian Anita Veum
May 31, 2011
Madison - Marian Anita Veum, age 85 passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Ashwabay Home, Madison. She was born in Sauk County on August 10, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Bergman) Martin. She married Lawrence Veum at Zion Lutheran Church in Westfield Township on July 6, 1955. Together they resided near Cambridge raising their two sons...
Donald William Prieve
May 31, 2011
MADISONDonald William Prieve, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc., Fitchburg. Donald was born in Milwaukee on June 30, 1923, the son of the late William and Isabelle (Falkner) Prieve. Don was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army during WWII. After returning from service he worked for Ghisolt Co., then Goodyear and later,...
Linda Dryer
May 31, 2011
Dryer, LindaMADISON - Linda Dryer, age 61, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.She was born on February 1, 1950 in Oshkosh, WI to Edward Orville Brooks and Mildred Clara (Bobb) Brooks. She grew up in Omro, WI. She graduated from school with a degree in nursing and throughout her life; she focused in careers that cared...
Patricia E. Burkhardt
May 30, 2011
Sun Prairie-Patricia E. Burkhardt, age 61, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1949 in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of Jack & Edith (Fay) Byrns. Patricia was united in marriage with Paul E. Burkhardt on June 30, 1973 at Lake Como, WI. She was a longtime resident of Sun...
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