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.
Lillian ""Lillie"" Mae Pressley
Oct 7, 2010
Lillian ""Lillie"" Mae (Maiden) Pressley passed on to glory on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Lillie was born in New Orleans on June 17, 1937 to Calleaner (Miller) and Palmer N. Maiden, Sr., in New Orleans, LA. The family moved to Madison in 1948, where her father had a position at the Badger Ammunition Plant in Baraboo, WI. She was educated...
Catherine A. Beilman
Oct 6, 2010
Madison - Catherine Ann Beilman, age 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 at her residence in Madison. Â She was born in New York City Jan. 10, 1926, to William Robinson and Catherine Hughes. Catherine is survived by her husband, Robert, of 60 years; three sons, Thomas R. Â (Diane) of Salem, Ore., Theodore G. (Judy) of Willowbrook, Ill., Â ...
Rodney J. Kuehn
Oct 6, 2010
Rodney J. Kuehn, age 69, died Wednesday, October 6 in Fitchburg after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 30, 1941, the son of Wilbert and Sybilla (Laufenburg) Kuehn. Â Prior to his retirement from Hayes Transport in 2007, Rodney spent over 40 years driving for numerous other trucking companies and as an owner/operator. He loved the open road,...
Wilma Marie Hollman
Oct 5, 2010
Waunakee-Wilma Marie Hollman age 88 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tues Oct. 5, 2010 at her home at Waunakee Manor. She was born on July 20, 1922, in Friendship, WI to Paul and Mary Petruska. She grew up in rural Friendship, and married Ellis James Hollman on Feb. 28, 1943 he preceded her in death on Feb 11,...
Solomon Basford Sage III
Oct 4, 2010
""Sol"" Sage III, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.  He was born on Feb. 28, 1931 the son of Clara and Solomon Basford  Sage Jr. in Downing, WI.  Sol graduated from St. Olaf College in 1953 with a degree in Economics.  He served his country as a  Lt.  ...
Florence N. Gunderson
Oct 4, 2010
Florence Nipko Gunderson, age 102, died on Monday, October 4, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton WI where she had been a resident for 12 years. Â Before that she had made her home in Madison WI. Â She was born in Poy Sippi, WI to Gustav and Anna (Schmude) Nipko. Â She married B. Harry Gunderson in Columbus, Ohio....
Lois R. Stern
Oct 4, 2010
Madison -- Lois R. Stern, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010, at Clare Bridge of Middleton. She was born on January 4, 1925 in, Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Traxler) Franklin. Lois was united in marriage to Sherman Stern on December 26, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on...
Paul W. Lyne
Oct 3, 2010
Madison -- Paul W. Lyne, age 55, died peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1955 to Benjamin, M.D. and Elsie (Thomley) Lyne in Neillsville, Wisconsin. Paul attended the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. He worked at the Waisman Center. Paul and his wife, Mary Czynszak-Lyne, would have celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary...
Jesse C. Saemann, Jr.
Oct 3, 2010
Jesse C. Saemann  Jr., age 89, passed away on October 3, 2010 at Avalon Assisted Living.  He was born September 16, 1921 in Adell, WI  to Adelaide (Krumrey)  and Jesse  Saemann Sr.  Jesse received all three advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and retired in June 1983 as an Emeritus Professor after teaching...
Melba Regelin
Oct 3, 2010
Melba Shirley (Williams) Regelin, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â She was born in Duluth, Minnesota, a daughter of Rex and Hannah (Hall) Freeman. Â Melba was married to Lawrence Williams until his death in 1982. Â In 1986, she married Walter Regelin, who also preceded her in death. Â Melba...
Inez L. Moore
Oct 3, 2010
Madison- Inez L. Moore, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Pineview Living, Windsor. She was born on July 1, 1925 in Stoughton the daughter of Edwin & Minnie (Robbins) Fenne. Inez was united in marriage to John D. Moore on Nov. 6, 1950 in Madison and they were married for over 40 years until his death...

Billie M. MacNaughton
Oct 2, 2010
Madison-Billie Mae MacNaughton (Rietz), age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Billie was born on March 22, 1926, the daughter of Raymond and Birdena Rietz, in Canton, Mississippi. Thereafter, she was a lifelong resident of Madison, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to James (Jim) MacNaughton on April 3, 1948. Billie and Jim were the...
Bernadine Jaeckle
Oct 2, 2010
Madison -- Bernadine (Hardy) Jaeckle, age 92, of Madison, peacefully left this world on October 2, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Hardy was born on May 7, 1918 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Hermine and Bernhard Wallner. After graduation from high school she worked at the Electric Company in Milwaukee. She married her lifelong partner of 69 years,...
Robert Andrew Nachreiner
Oct 1, 2010
Waunakee-Robert Andrew Nachreiner age74, died on Friday October 1, 2010 following a brief illness. He was born on March 4, 1936 in Richland Center to Leo and Gladys (Hemberger) Nachreiner. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in l956. He married the former Carol (nee) Daniels on Nov. 23, 1957 in Plain, WI and was employed at...
Lyn L. Vogel
Oct 1, 2010
In loving memory of Lyn LaCharite Vogel, age 77, who passed away peacefully at HospiceCare on October 1, 2010 surrounded by her close family and friends. Â Â Lyn was and endlessly giving and highly compassionate person who lived and loved with every ounce of her being and will continue to inspire those who have known her. Born in Milwaukee, on...
Michael Jacob Frey
Sep 30, 2010
Madison -- Michael Jacob Frey, age 39, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was born October 14, 1970 and lived most of his life in Madison. Michael lived life to the fullest with integrity, honesty and caring concern for others. He will be dearly missed by all of us. He is survived by his loving companion,...

Deborah Jo Cowan
Sep 30, 2010
Aitkin, MN/McFarland, WI- Deborah Jo ""Deb"" Cowan, age 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 30, 2010 of natural causes. She was born in Madison on October 14, 1964, the daughter of John and Barbara Cowan. On March 22, 2005 Deb was united in marriage to Alvin Gruenhagen. She had a great love of animals, the outdoors,...

Margaret Ingrid Pearson
Sep 30, 2010
Margaret Ingrid Pearson, previously of Des Plaines, Illinois, lately residing in Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Jonkoping, Sweden on March 5, 1918 and immigrated to the United States with her older sister, Elizabeth, and three brothers, Bob, Gus, and Paul to be reunited in Chicago with...

Joyce Ellen Horner
Sep 30, 2010
Burke-Joyce E. Horner, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her home. Joyce was the daughter of Lloyd & Cecilia (Sullivan) Evert. She was raised in Pewaukee. Joyce was united in marriage to Dick Horner on January 3, 1969 and together they worked at Johannson Garden Center, Pewaukee, Farmer Seed and Nursery, St. Louis, MN and...

Bradford B. Boyd
Sep 29, 2010
Bradford Boyd, professor emeritus, age 88, of Madison passed away peacefully on September 29,2010 at Oakwood Village East. Brad was born in Cudahy, WI on August 29, 1922 to Harvey ""Scotty"" and Elizabeth (Swed) Boyd. Brad grew up in Racine, WI. During World War II, Brad served as a 1st Lieutenant and lead navigator for the Army Air...
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