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.
Deborah Ann Carter
Nov 18, 2010
Madison -- Deborah Ann Carter, age 61, passed away peacefully with family and friends on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at UW Hospital in Madison.She was born on December 26, 1948 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Darrell and Margerie (Oakey) Duncan. Deborah was united in marriage to John Carter on September 4, 1981 in Madison. She worked...
Norma Jean Todd
Nov 17, 2010
Norma Jean, age 85, passed peacefully at her home in Sun Prairie, WI on November 17, 2010 after struggling with multiple health complications. She was born March 23, 1925 to loving parents Charles ""Irish"" Lipsett and Emma ""Ruth"" Lipsett. In 1943, Norma Jean graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Masters Degree in English. While working on...
Joyce Yvonne Parker
Nov 17, 2010
Waunakee-Joyce Y. Parker, age 75, passed away on Wed., November 17, 2010 at Homestead Living in Waunakee. Joyce was born in Eau Claire on June 23, 1935 the daughter of Edward and Gunda (Froseth) Swanson. She was a graduate of Eau Claire High School. Joyce lived in the Madison area since 1961. On August 14, 1955, she was united in...
Gary R. Wollack
Nov 17, 2010
Wollack, Gary R. died peacefully at his home in Waunakee, WI early Wednesday morning November 17, 2010 at the age of 56. Gary was preceded in death by his father Richard Wollack, and his mother Josephine Wollack; and is survived by his loving wife Diane, and three children Allison, Richard and Laura. Gary was born in Chicago, IL...
A. Theodore Bleckwenn
Nov 17, 2010
Madison- A. Theodore ""Ted"" Bleckwenn, age 81, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at UW Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1929 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of William J. Bleckwenn Sr. M.D. and Marion (Dougan) Bleckwenn. He attended Madison West High School, where he was a nine-letter man in football, basketball, volleyball, and track; and was city,...
Alma G. Fleiner
Nov 17, 2010
Waunakee-Alma G. Fleiner, age 81, died peacefully at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center on Wed Nov 17, 2010. She was born on Dec 7, 1928 to William H. and Anna (Dorn) Fleiner at home in Waunakee. Following graduation from High School, Alma started a career in Insurance with Midwest Insurance and Hausmann Insurance Company, where she worked as an...
Arlys Ann Wahl
Nov 16, 2010
Madison -- Arlys Wahl, age 68, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family at HospiceCare, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 4, 1942, the daughter of Ernest and Lydia Hall. Arlys graduated from Glenwood City High School and later worked as a Nursing Assistant before moving to Madison. She then worked as...
Viola Hanson
Nov 16, 2010
Stoughton - After illnesses and disabilities plagued her for over thirty years, she finally succumbed to the pains and diseases frequently found in this mortal life on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. She was born on June 3, 1922 in DeSmet, SD, the youngest of four children to Augusta and Aaron L. Showers. Viola moved to Wisconsin with her mother and...
June Klein
Nov 15, 2010
June Klein age 91, passed away peacefully Monday, Â November 15, 2010 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison . She was born June 1, 1919 in Wauwatosa, the daughter of Louis and Margaret Sobel. Â June was a devoted, lifelong member of Temple Beth El and also of the Nakoma Country Club. She was a woman of strong faith, and was...
Mildred Millie' Bjordahl
Nov 15, 2010
Stoughton- Mildred ""Millie"" Bjordahl, age 91, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Skaalen Home surrounded by her family, holding the hand of her nephew. She was born in Portland, Oregon on April 15, 1919, the daughter of Olaf and Anna (Jacobson) Nelson. Millie grew up in Stoughton. On August 1, 1938 she married Carroll ""Kayo"" Bjordahl. Millie loved...
Charles Stevens, Jr.
Nov 15, 2010
FITCHBURG  STEVENS, JR., CHARLES ""BIG C""  Charles ""Big C"" Stevens, Jr., age 58, died unexpectedly Monday, November 15, 2010 in his home. He was born March 23, 1952, in Elkhorn, the son of Charles and Mae (Wagner) Stevens, Sr. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He worked at Gannons Resort as a cook and groundskeeper for several...
Wanda A. Asleson
Nov 15, 2010
Stoughton- Wanda A. Asleson, age 69, died on Monday, November 15, 2010 at her home. She was born in Edgerton on January 20, 1941, the daughter of Warren and Ingrid (Vaade) Fessenden. Wanda graduated from Stoughton High School. On July 1, 1961 she married John Asleson at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Wanda worked for over 20 years as an...
Juanita Norma Gall
Nov 15, 2010
MadisonJuanita Norma Gall, age 96, died on November 15, 2010 at The Ashwabay House in Madison. Â She was born January 14, 1914 in Baraboo, the daughter of Frank Coates and Lovilla (Northrup) Coates. Juanita graduated from Baraboo High School and married Hilmer Gall of North Freedom, on May 18, 1940. Â Juanita was employed as a telephone operator for...
Joan Elizabeth Rasmussen
Nov 14, 2010
Madison -- Joan Elizabeth Rasmussen, age 83, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mt. Horeb. Â Joan was born in Green Bay on August 20, 1927, the daughter of John A. and Etta J. (Frisk) Mohr. Â She enjoyed art all of her life. Â Joan was an avid Packer fan from childhood. Â She...
Mary Lou Taylor
Nov 14, 2010
Madison - Mary Lou Amborn Taylor, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born in Poynette, WI to Anna and Lewis Amborn on November 1, 1927. She married Benton C. Taylor on June 30, 1951. She will be remembered for her zest for living, her sense of humor, her love for her...
Wayne L. Wendorf
Nov 13, 2010
Wayne Laverne Wendorf, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â Wayne was born on February 7, 1929 in Milton, Wisconsin to Richard Henry and Meta Kathryn (Probst) Wendorf. Â Due to a heavy snowstorm, they spent several days at the midwife's house, then traveled by horses and bobsled (sleigh) to their rural Milton...
Samuel Namio
Nov 12, 2010
Madison -- Samuel Namio passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Sam was born on September 28, 1924, the son of John and Josephine Namio. Sam married Carolyn Annen on December 7, 1946. He was a loving and caring husband for 57 years. Sam served in the European Theater during World War II and was...
Laurina Elizabeth Ungrodt
Nov 12, 2010
Laurina E. Ungrodt, age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton. Â She was born September 16, 1913 the daughter of William and Ella (Mielke) Tesch. Â Laurina was united in marriage to Herbert ""Hub"" Ungrodt on June 22, 1935, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. She worked as a bridal consultant,...
Lillian F. Birkinbine
Nov 11, 2010
Sun Prairie-Lillian F. ""Honey"" Birkinbine, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 11, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on May 10, 1922 in Woodman, near Boscobel, WI. The daughter of James and Philipena (Martin) Lewis. Honey was united in marriage to William H. ""Buck"" Birkinbine on October 26, 1944 in Madison and recently they...
Erna A. Thomas
Nov 11, 2010
Madison -- Erna A. Thomas, age 91, died on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Erna was born on April 2, 1919 to John and Alice Hefty in New Glarus. Erna grew up in New Glarus, moving to Madison after high school. On February 14, 1950, she was married to Theodore ""Ted"" Thomas in Madison. She...
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