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.
Vincent George Puglielli
Mar 11, 2011
Vincent George Puglielli, age 68, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at home following a six year battle with cancer. Â He was born Feb. 12, 1943 in West Newton, Massachusetts, the son of Vincent and Concetta Puglielli. Â Â He graduated from Boston College High School in 1960, and went on to earn a BS in physics from Boston College and...
Frieda L. Tygum
Mar 11, 2011
Frieda L. Tygum, age 91, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc. Â She was born April 8, 1919, the daughter of Albert and Bertha (Warnke) Kromrie, in Waushara County, WI. Â She grew up on a farm near Coloma, WI with her three brothers and four sisters. Â As a young woman, She went to Lodi to work....
Donald P. Squire
Mar 11, 2011
Stoughton- Donald P. Squire, age 83 of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2011 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â He was born in Sun Prairie on May 29, 1927; a son of William and Mabel (Stace) Squire. Â Don served his country in the Merchant Marines and later in the Army. Â On March 18, 1949, he married...
William C. Fairbanks
Mar 11, 2011
William C. Fairbanks, age 73, died peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center. Bill was born on July 25, 1937, Beaver Dam, the son of  Floyd and Arlotte (Otto) Fairbanks. A life-long Madison resident; Bill attended and graduated from Madison East High and UW Madison. He served three years in the US...
Richard Joseph Pire
Mar 11, 2011
MADISON -- Richard J. Pire, age 86, died on Friday, March 11, 2011 at home. He was born August 8, 1924 in Green Bay, to the late Emil and Helen (Spejcher) Pire. Dick served in the US Army in the Pacific Theater during WW II. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1949...
Carol M. Young
Mar 11, 2011
Carol's patient wait for her Lord was answered on Friday, March 11, 2011 when she was called home at the age of 77 years. Carol was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Elsie and Max Hensel. Carol (nee Hensel)was married to the late David Young of Shiocton, Wisconsin on February 2, 1957. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Verna Helen Weed Meyer
Mar 10, 2011
Madison - Verna Helen Weed Meyer, age 98, was born to Willie and Emma Weed August 1, 1912 and left this earthly plain March 10, 2011. Â She lived a full and beautiful life loving and being loved by many people, always holding dear her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Karen and son-in-law Scott, by Alice...
Karen M. Ward
Mar 10, 2011
 Karen M. Ward, age 58, died Thursday, March10, 2011 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 3, 1952, in Madison, the daughter of Monroe and Dorothy (Krantzer) Wood. Karen had been employed by Interim Home Health and Maxim Home Health as an LPN. She was a member of Sun Prairie United Methodist Church. Karen...
Gerald Clinton Nease
Mar 9, 2011
Lake Mills/Waterloo -- Gerald Clinton Nease, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Gerald was born in Rankin IL on October 25, 1922. Â He was the middle of 3 sons born to Thomas Ray Nease and Elsa Mae Chenoweth. Â Gerald was united in marriage to Katherine Marie Kuntz in Hoopeston IL on January 7, 1945. Â ...
Linda K. Scott
Mar 9, 2011
Linda K. Scott, age 56, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in her home.  She was born May 2, 1954, in Indiana, the daughter of John and Annamae  (Newcom) Williams.  Prior to her retirement, Linda and her husband Jeffrey operated Cheffrey's cafeteria in the DOR building.  She loved watching nature, the Beatles, reading, going to the Mall and...
Adele M. Budden
Mar 9, 2011
Stoughton- Adele M. Budden, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cuba City on July 21, 1927, the daughter of Martin and Mary (Cullen) Runde. On October 9, 1948 Adele married John Budden. Together they lived in various cities throughout the U.S. while John was in the...
Nasima Zafari
Mar 9, 2011
A service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 Highway BB, Madison, on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Winnifred E. Kirton
Mar 9, 2011
Winnifred ""Wynn"" Elsworth Kirton, age 85 entered peacefully into Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Sterling House in Middleton, WI.Wynn was born on April 20, 1925 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Albert and Janet Elsworth. She was united in marriage with William T. Kirton on July 1, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. Wynn was a longtime...
George A. Lane
Mar 8, 2011
MADISON/BROOKLYN - George A. Lane, age 91, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Born in Chicago to James and Elizabeth Lane, George grew up in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn, Ill., area and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Â He married Betty Jane Fortier on June 10, 1944. Â George studied accounting at Loyola University, owned several businesses, and retired...
Torrence Michael Hudson
Mar 8, 2011
Stoughton/Montello- Torrence Michael Hudson, age 28, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at his home in Montello. He was born in Madison on June 24, 1982, the son of Michael and Linda (Hanson) Hudson. Torrence graduated from Stoughton High School in 2000. He enjoyed cooking, reading, fishing, playing video games, pool and darts, and spending time with his family. ...
Hazel E. Moe
Mar 7, 2011
Stoughton- Hazel E. Moe, age 90, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011. She was born on September 9, 1920 in LaFayette County to the late Elmer and Hannah Hanson. Hazel was baptized in East Wiota Lutheran Church and confirmed in Our Saviors Church in Stoughton . She was a member of First Lutheran Church . On February 19, 1938...
Donna Rae Turner
Mar 5, 2011
Madison-Donna R. Turner, age 77, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on March 18, 1933 in Richland County the daughter of Earl & Azelia (Markee) Anderson. She was united in marriage with Donald Turner on February 13, 1954 in Dubuque, IA Mrs. Turner was a longtime resident of Madison. She always loved...
Helen A. Link
Mar 5, 2011
Cottage Grove/Stoughton- Helen A. Link, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born in Prairie du Sac on November 7, 1925, the only child of Louis and Eunice (Smith) Frese. Helen graduated from Stoughton High School. On February 10, 1946 she married Kervyn Link. Together they farmed in the Cottage Grove area and...
Louis F. Janke
Mar 4, 2011
Louis ""Lou"" Frederick Janke died at home Friday, March 4.
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Born August 26, 1922 in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, Lou was the son of Everett and Edna Janke.
He married the love of his life, Phyllis Maxine ""Peg"" Losey August 24, 1946.
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Lou is survived by his wife Peg of Sun Prairie; children Louis (Deborah) Colville, Washington; Marcia Roehrdanz (Rich) Fargo, North...
Ronald Glenn Clemons
Mar 4, 2011
Ronald Glenn Clemons, age 55, passed away at his home March 4, 2011. Â He was born on Jan. 15, 1956 to Agee and Garnetta Clemons in Lexington, KY. Â He was a quiet man who enjoyed fishing and camping and loved his family dearly. Â He is survived by his siblings; Richard (Deanna) Morris of Janesville, Louise (Jim) Morris...
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