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.
Lloyd Allen Hendrickson
Feb 23, 2011
Madison - Lloyd Allen Hendrickson passed away unexpectedly February 23, 2011. He was born August 20, 1931 in Blanchardville, Wisconsin to Bessie Peterson Hendrickson and Lloyd Almon Hendrickson. Lloyd was a devoted member of the community contributing to a variety of organizations. He was a lifetime member of the Masons and the Zor Shrine Camel Patrol. He was also a...
Bonnie Jean Draeger Pierce
Feb 23, 2011
Deerfield- Bonnie Jean Draeger Pierce passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 after a brief illness. Bonnie Jean was born on a farm in eastern Dane County on January 26, 1942 to Esther and Walter Draeger. She was a graduate of Deerfield High School after attending a one room schoolhouse near her home. Later she graduated from Madison Business...
Harold L. Droster
Feb 23, 2011
Harold L. Droster, age 79, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1932, in Madison, the son of Harry and Ingeborg (Larson) Droster. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Harold had been employed by Oscar Mayer for over 34 years. He was a member of the Grieg Club, loved camping, was...
James L. Diedrich
Feb 23, 2011
James L. Diedrich, age 63, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011, of heart failure at St. Mary's in Madison. He was born June 9, 1947, in Oak Park, IL, IL, the son of Loras and Doris (Popanz) Diedrich. After his retirement of warehouse management, Jim found his greatest joy in his second career working for the Sun Prairie School District as...
Avis M. Annen
Feb 22, 2011
Dane-Avis M. Annen, 92, passed away on Tues Feb 22, 2011 at her son's home in Mazomanie. Avis was born on July 7, 1918 in Lodi to Herbert and Mary (Beaver) Farris. She married Edward Annen and he preceded her in death in 2000. She was employed by the State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Revenue until her retirement in 1983....
Shirley Madigan
Feb 20, 2011
Waunakee - Shirley Madigan, age 76 passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1934 in South Beloit, IL, the daughter of William and Catherine (Heimbecker) Richards. Shirley graduated from Lodi High School and attended Beauty School in Madison. She operated Shirley's Styling Salon out of her home from...
Eva Deutschkron
Feb 20, 2011
Eva Deutschkron, age 92, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Â She was born in Poznan, Germany November 12, 1918 the daughter of Emmanuel and Hedwig (Hollaender) Lauffer. Â She came to the United States in 1947, a survivor of the Holocaust. Eva was united in marriage to Martin Deutschkron in Germany. Martin and Eva owned Martin's...
Glenn S. Fenske
Feb 20, 2011
Glenn Fenske, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Glenn was born on November 8, 1942 in Madison, the son of Herman and Lillian (Kehl) Fenske. On September 1, 1962, he was married to Judy Selje. They were blessed with a son, Jason, and most...
Henry A. Kruchten
Feb 19, 2011
Waunakee - Henry A. Kruchten, age 86, died on Sat. Feb 19, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born in the Town of Berry on Feb 17, 1925 to Joseph and Mary (Maier) Kruchten. Henry had a great love of this country. In the Army he proudly served in WWII as an M.P. he also fought...
Eugene John Mackey
Feb 19, 2011
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Marshall-Eugene J. Mackey, age 53, passed away on February 19, 2011 at his home doing what he loved most cooking for others. He had planned a surprise birthday party for his mom on Sunday. He was an avid cook and would try his concoctions on anyone willing to try. Gene was born on August 19, 1957 in Kansas City MO...
Uchenna Iwuagwu
Feb 18, 2011
Uchenna Sunday Iwuagwu, fondly and affectionately known as ""Sonnie"" was born fourth child to Late Sir, (Dr.) E.O. and Lady Mabel Iwuagwu, on September 14, 1958. He attended the well known All Saints Elementary School in Enugu, then East Central State in Nigeria. He further went on to Government College Umuahia and after his West African School Certificate, equivalent of...
Michell Lynne Kleven
Feb 18, 2011
Michell L. Kleven, age 40, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born August 18, 1970, in Madison to Larry ""Slick"" and Debe (Femrite) Rinden. She is a 1988 graduate of Stoughton High School and a 1994 graduate of UW-Whitewater. She married Dale Kleven on September 15, 2001, in Madison. Michell...
Harvey S. Fedler
Feb 18, 2011
Harvey A. Fedler, age 95, died peacefully at home on Friday, February 18, 2011. Â He was born June 19, 1915 the son of Adolph and Amanda (Blohn) Smikla in Milwuakee. Â Harvey attended Marquette University, and was a proud WWII Veteran. Â He was employed as Sales Manager for F.G. Findley Adhesives Inc. Â He is survived by daughters;...
Rachel Shula Whitcomb Green
Feb 17, 2011
Rachel Shula Whitcomb Green of McFarland Wisconsin died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 17, 1987. She spent the first three years of her life in Singapore where her parents taught in the American School. She returned to Madison in 1990 and attended school at Glendale and then moved to McFarland in...
Robert ""Bob"" J. Sandberg
Feb 17, 2011
Robert J. ""Bob"" Sandberg, age 73, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Â He was born May 15, 1937 the son of William and Esther (Treptrow) Sandberg in Menominee Michigan. Â Bob was a 1955 graduate of Marinette High School, and later received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in...
Shawn Robert Morgan
Feb 16, 2011
Footville, WI -- Shawn Robert Morgan, age 38, died Wed. Feb.16, 2011 unexpectedly at his home, due to complications of diabetes. He was born in Madison, September 28, 1972, the son of Nancy and Jerry Morgan of Belleville, WI. Shawn was a 1990 graduate of Madison West High School. He was currently employed as a mechanic at Russ Darrow in Madison....
David Wilke
Feb 16, 2011
David Wilke, of North Port, FL/ Wisconsin Dells, age 78, died on Wed., February 16, 2011 in Florida. Dave was born on July 17, 1932 to Carlton and Eva ( Kessenich) Wilke in Madison. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and married Sharlene Millin on July 17, 1955. Dave and his wife owned and...
Grace Doreen Kammeyer
Feb 15, 2011
Madison, WI - Grace Doreen Kammeyer was born January 19, 1939 in Decatur, Indiana. She was the first child of Dorothy and Norval Fuhrman. She grew up in Decatur on her parents' farm with her brothers John and Roy. After graduating from Decatur High School, she attended Parkview School of Nursing in Fort Wayne and graduated as a Registered Nurse....
Ryan Chun Suehs
Feb 15, 2011
Ryan Chun Suehs, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from a sudden brain hemorrhage. Â Sally and Allen Suehs adopted Ryan at age 2 from Korea. Â When he arrived home to Stoughton he joined siblings Martha and Peter. Â Ryan graduated from Stoughton High School in 1991. Â He lived in Stoughton for a short time...
GraceAnn Stubbendick
Feb 14, 2011
GraceAnn (Nelson, Langer) Stubbendick, age 60, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Janesville on Monday, February 14, 2011. Â She was born in Stoughton on January 6, 1951, a daughter of the late Alvin & Annes (Leikness) Nelson. Â GraceAnn was married to Glen Langer, and then after a divorce, was married to Larry Stubbendick in Edgerton on June 7,...
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