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.
Lani Kay Welborn
Apr 11, 2011
Sun Prairie- Lani Kay Welborn, age 66, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on July 18, 1944 in San Diego , CA the daughter of Dwight & Mary (Crozier) Guillotte. She moved to Weed, CA in 1960 where she met and married Coy Welborn. This marriage was blessed with 2 daughters,...
Mark R. Davis
Apr 10, 2011
Stoughton- Mark R. Davis, age 56, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 due to complications associated with his brain tumor. He was born on April 1, 1955 in Waukesha, the son of Rodney and Jeanette (Liddicoat) Davis. Mark graduated from Stoughton High School in 1973 and received a bachelor's degree from the UW-Madison. He worked as a computer networking...
James A. Quigley
Apr 10, 2011
James A. Quigley, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at home. He was a 6 yr lung cancer survivor. James was born on July 15, 1938 in Chester PA . Jim proudly served his country in the US Navy for 18 � years as Chief Petty Officer. He was very proud of his service in the...
Margaret Ann Stephenson
Apr 9, 2011
Margaret Ann Maguire Stephenson, aged 94, died April 1, 2011 after a short illness at Wynwood Assisted Living Facility. Margaret Ann Maguire was born July 7, 1916 in Crosby, Minnesota in the heart of the Mesabi iron range. The marked variety of cultures, languages and customs in that place as well as her Irish Catholic family had a strong effect...
Jean C. Bohlman
Apr 9, 2011
Madison-Jean C. Bohlman, age 79, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Oakwood Village East. Jean was born on December 8, 1931, in Wittenberg Wisconsin, the daughter of Gustav and Annie (Kobs) Zeinert. Jean graduated from Wittenberg High School and attended two years at UW Wausau. She entered the Army in 1950 where she worked at the Pentagon as...
Robert E. Baldwin
Apr 9, 2011
Robert Edward Baldwin, born in Buffalo New York on July 17, 1924, died in Madison on April 7, 2011. He was Hilldale Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A lifelong academic, Baldwin was one of the world's most influential thinkers on international trade, an adviser to governments and international organizations, and an inspiring teacher much beloved by...
Eric J. Schumacher
Apr 9, 2011
Eric (Rick) James Schumacher, 56, of the Town of Middleton, passed away on April 7 after a long illness. He was the son of James David Schumacher and Marcia Muriel Lathrop, who predeceased him. He was born in Madison and graduated from Madison Memorial High School in 1972.He met his future wife, Vikki VanDeventer, in 1969 when they were both...
John Nelson Mickelson
Apr 8, 2011
Stoughton- John Nelson Mickelson, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2011 at Friendship Circle of Skaalen Home. He was born on March 18, 1934, the son of Clyde and Alice (Nelson) Mickelson. John graduated from Stoughton High School in 1952. He married Connie Strommen on November 10, 1956. John was a long time employee of the U.S. Post...
Bobbie Jean Curtis
Apr 8, 2011
Fitchburg - Bobbie J. Curtis, age 59, passed away suddenly at home on April 8, 2011.She was born Oct. 15, 1951 in Luverne, Alabama to Jeff and Carrie Curtis. Bobbie joined King's Chapel AME Zion Church at an early age. She graduated from Woodford High School in Luverne as the Valedictorian in 1969. Bobbie graduated from UW Madison and was...
Bette R Gustafson
Apr 7, 2011
Madison-Bette Ruth Gustafson, age 88, died on April 5, 2011 at Oakwood Village West. She was born on Feb. 27, 1923 to Robert & Ruth (Von Berg) Banks in Moline, IL. She graduated from Moline High School, attended Lindenwood College, University of Michigan and was affiliated with Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Bette married the love of her life, Edsel W....
Norbert ""Bert"" A. Koller
Apr 7, 2011
A farewell to a gentle soul. Norbert ""Bert"" Koller passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday April 7th, 2011, following a brief illness. Bert was born on April 4th, 1922 in Auburndale, WI to Louis F. Koller and Mary H. (nee Singer) Koller. He grew up in the Marshfield area before going off to serve his country in World War...
Arletta A. Tiemann
Apr 7, 2011
Madison - Arletta Ahrens Tiemann, age 89, peacefully passed away on Thur. April 7, 2011. She was born on July 18, 1921 in West Middleton, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Voss) Ahrens. Arletta was married to Wilbur Tiemann on Aug. 22, 1941. She and Wilbur had one son, Richard Tiemann. In addition to being a wonderful mother, she was...
Stephen W. Yost
Apr 7, 2011
Madison - Stephen W. Yost, age 47, died on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on June 19, 1963 in Madison, the son of Robert and Mary (Garstang) Yost. Steve gratuated from East High School in 1981, then attended U.W. Eau Claire. He was always busy while in grade and high school with a Milwaukee...
Susan A. Williams
Apr 6, 2011
Susan A. Williams, a longtime resident of Sun Prairie WI, passed away Wednesday the 6th of April at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison WI with her family by her side.She was born in Waterbury CT on August 16, 1945 to Peter and Harriet Holmes. She is survived by her children Peter (Rhonda) Williams, Cynthia Ellis and Donna Wedl, her granddaughter...
Geraldine E. Schultz
Apr 6, 2011
Geraldine E. Schultz, age 94 passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at Nazareth House, Stoughton. Geraldine was born on November 28, 1917 the daughter of the late Louis and Grace (Snook) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Raymond Schultz on August 25, 1937. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1997. Together they enjoyed farming and wood crafting...
Albert R. Erwin
Apr 5, 2011
Madison - Albert R. Erwin Jr. age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 1, 1931, the son of Albert Sr. and Lois (Lee) Erwin in Charlotte, NC. Albert graduated from Concord High School in 1949 and Duke University, Summa Cum Laude in 1953 with a Physics Degree....
Betty L Hillmer
Apr 4, 2011
Madison - Betty L. Hillmer, age 86, died peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2011 at UW Hospital. She was born on January 27, 1925 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to Armin H. Grunewald and Ethel Leonard Grunewald. Betty's greatest joys were her family and her friends. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she majored in occupational therapy. Her adventures as...
William E. Scheer
Apr 4, 2011
Waunakee/ DeForest-William ""Bill"" E. Scheer age 88, died on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Parkside Assisted Living in DeForest, WIHe was born in Madison on July 15, 1922 to William and Anna (Byrne) Scheer. Bill served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1940 he was stationed at Wheeler Field, Oahu, Hawaii, surviving the Pearl Harbor attack. He was honorably...
Sandra Lynn Kluz
Apr 3, 2011
COLUMBUSSandra L. Kluz, age 56 passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison surrounded by family and close friends. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie(608) 837-9054
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