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.
Melvin David Cohen
Oct 13, 2010
Stoughton -- Melvin David Cohen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. He was born in Fond du Lac on May 30, 1931, son of Sam and Alvina (Wolf) Cohen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, two younger siblings, Lawrence Cohen and Clarice Foreyt, and many comrades, friends and family members....
Jean A. Schnurbusch
Oct 13, 2010
Madison -- Jean A. Schnurbusch, age 84, died on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Rest Haven Health Care Center in Verona. She was born in Madison on April 21, 1925 to Carl and Mabel (Peterson) Schwan. Jean graduated from East High School. She loved being a homemaker and was a beautiful seamstress. Jean is survived by her daughter, Judy (Richard)...
Mary Jane Purcell Day
Oct 12, 2010
 Mary Jane Purcell Day, age 87, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Oakwood Village West. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 15, 1923, the daughter of Francis Henderson and Jane K. (Bowen) Purcell.  Her childhood home was in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.  She received her diploma from Wisconsin High, in Madison, Wisconsin. Mary Jane was...
Marilynn L. Gleason
Oct 12, 2010
Marilynn Gleason, age 88, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Oakwood Village East. She was born April 8, 1922, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Thero and Irene (Morgan) Baken. She was a graduate of East High School in 1940, a member of Bethel Lutheran Church for many years, then Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She loved traveling and spending...
Eugene J. Walker
Oct 12, 2010
Madison -- Eugene ""Gino"" J. Walker's life was taken to early on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. He was 25 years old. Gino was born on April 3, 1985 to Claudia Walker and Eugene Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from West High School in Madison. Gino was a loving child, and a loving friend. He had a huge heart, and...
Beverly Jean Woodworth
Oct 12, 2010
Beverly Jean Nelson Woodworth, age 84, passed away at her home in Kodak, Tennessee on October 12, 2010. Â She was born in Stoughton on March 13, 1926, a daughter of Helmer and Mina Louise (Hermanson) Nelson. Â Bev graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944 and set out for Washington, DC, where she worked at the Pentagon for Generals...
John Kitchel McAnelly
Oct 11, 2010
John K. McAnelly, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 11, 2010 in Madison.  He was born the son of Eugene E. and Margaret (Kitchell) McAnelly at his grandparents farm in Lincoln, Indiana on June 22, 1931.  John was united in marriage to Joyce Graber on December 27, 1953 in Des Moines Iowa.                                  John was...
Gordon E. Moore
Oct 11, 2010
Madison/St. Germain - Gordon E. Moore ""Gordy"" of St. Germain, WI, died October 11, 2010 in Madison, WI, after a short illness. He was 86. He was born May 23, 1924 in Shakopee, MN. His parents were Paul W. Moore and Dagny Olson. Gordy grew up in Horicon, WI, graduating in 1941. He served in the Army Air...
Gail V. Schreiber
Oct 11, 2010
Madison -- Gail V. Schreiber, age 92, passed away on October 11, 2010 at the Capitol Lakes Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 18, 1918 in Belleville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Edith Smith. She married George G. Schreiber on September 24, 1955 in Madison. Gail was also a member of the Blessed...
Margaret K. Brynelson
Oct 11, 2010
               MADISON - Margaret K. Brynelson, age 88, died on Monday, October 11, 2010, at Oakwood Village West. She was born in Washington, D.C. on April 12, 1922, the daughter of George S. and Viola M. (Jackson) King. Margaret graduated in 1944 from Texas Women's University, Denton, TX with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science Degree in...
Duane William Hopp
Oct 10, 2010
MOUNT HOREB -- Duane William Hopp, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2010, with his loving family by his side. Duane was born on July 6, 1931 in Plymouth, WI, the son of Esther Clara Mayer and William Augusta Hopp.  He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1949, worked for a year and enrolled at...
Robert Hale
Oct 10, 2010
Robert L. Hale, age 73, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at home. He was born December 25, 1936, in South Wayne, WI, the son of Charles and Ethel (Seffrood) Hale. Prior to retiring, Robert worked 37 years with AT&T as a manager of telecommunication systems. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and a member of Telephone Pioneers...
Howard H. Brunmeier
Oct 10, 2010
Madison - Howard H. Brunmeier, age 81, of Madison, died October 10, 2010 at HospiceCare from complications of a stroke. He was born July 6, 1929 in Sheboygan, the son of Frank and Teresa (Knier) Brunmeier. He graduated from UW-Madison in 1954, with degrees in agricultural and civil engineering. Â He served in the US Air Force from 1954 through...
Robert H. ""Bob"" Harloff
Oct 9, 2010
Robert (Bob) Hoppmann Harloff age 90 passed away Saturday, October 9th, at Hospice Care in Madison WI. Bob was born in Madison, WI on December 29th 1919 to Ruth and Otto Harloff. He graduated from East High School, attended UW Madison, and graduated from Madison Business College. Bob married Helen Lorraine Suetmeier, daughter of Charles and Bessie Suetmeier...
Judith A. Davis
Oct 9, 2010
Judith A. Davis, age 90, died Saturday, October 9, 2010 at UW Hospital. She was born March 27, 1920, in Stavanger , Norway, the daughter of John and Ingaborg (Oliversen) Selvaag. Judith moved to the United States in the early 1920's with her parents. She graduated from East High School in Madison, WI and went on to obtain her Nursing...
Terry M. Murphy
Oct 9, 2010
Rockdale- Terry M. Murphy, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 9, 2010 of natural causes. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. As Terry was a lifelong lover of books, memorials to the Cambridge Community Library, 200 Spring Street, Cambridge, WI, 53523 would be appreciated.
Frederick W. ""Fred"" Benck
Oct 9, 2010
MADISON -- Frederick ""Fred"" W. Benck, age 85, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Fred was born February 23, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, son of William and Elizabeth (Wittmer) Benck. He married Thelma L. (Sal) Clark on June 2, 1946 in Grant Park, IL, where they met...
Annetta H. Rosser
Oct 8, 2010
Annetta Hamilton Rosser, age 97, of 4209 Manitou Way, died at home on October 8, 2010. She was born in Jasper, Fla., in 1913 and moved to Madison in 1963 with her husband, J. Barkley Rosser, a professor of mathematics and computer science at the University of Wisconsin prior to his death in 1989. Annetta was an active...
Richard Arthur Aurit
Oct 8, 2010
Richard A. Aurit, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 8, 2010 at UW Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. Richard was born on July 12, 1951 to Robert and Berniece (Eustice) Aurit in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Sharon Arneson on February 26, 1972. Richard served on the Dodgeville School Board for many years. Richard...
Arline L. Quandahl
Oct 7, 2010
Stoughton- Arline L. Quandahl, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Harbor House. Â She was born in Stoughton on January 1, 1921, the daughter of Knut and Anna (Torblo) Loftus. Â Arline graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938. Â She was the secretary for Clarke and Lunde Law Office for 25 years. Â In 1954...
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