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.

Judith  A. Vorndran

Judith A. Vorndran

Feb 14, 2011

Judith A. Vorndran, age 72, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Monday, February 14, 2011.   She was born in Muscoda on March 10, 1938, a daughter of Don & Gwen (Bock) Bloyer.   In July of 1966, she was united in marriage to John Vorndran. She was a good partner to him.   She volunteered at the Stoughton Opera...

Daisy  Mae Spilde

Daisy Mae Spilde

Feb 14, 2011

Madison- Daisy Mae Spilde, age 90, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011. She was born on November 20, 1920 in Madison the daughter of Lee & Daisy (Fox) Pease. She was united in marriage to Russ Spilde in 1973 and they enjoyed over 32 years of marriage until his death in 2005. Daisy graduated from Madison East High...

Pauline  M. Tremelling

Pauline M. Tremelling

Feb 13, 2011

Pauline M. Tremelling, age 79, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 at HospiceCare, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 23, 1931 to Dietrich and Pauline (Floerke) Voigts in Platteville. She spent most of her childhood on her mother's family farm outside of Platteville. In the mid 1940s, her family moved to Linden, and she graduated from Linden...

Lila  Lee Beyler

Lila Lee Beyler

Feb 13, 2011

  Madison -- Lila Lee Beyler, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2011 after many years of special care.   She was a resident at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Lodi for more than 7 years.   Before that, she spent time at MariAnne's Elder House in McFarland.   We thank these very special caretakers who helped...

Roger  George Floden

Roger George Floden

Feb 12, 2011

Roger G. Floden, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011.   Roger was born on May 18, 1948 to George and Ruth Floden of Slater, Iowa.   Roger lived most of his life in Slater, Iowa, surrounded by many friends and family.   Roger worked for 3M in Ames, Iowa, for 33 years as a...

Louis  William Busse

Louis William Busse

Feb 11, 2011

Louis W. Busse, age 99, passed away at his home at Attic Angel Place on Friday, February 11, 2011 after a short illness.   He is survived by his darling wife of 72 years, Genevieve (Slater) Busse, two children, Louis, III of Vacaville, CA, and   Carolyn Klemett (Phil) of Sylvania, OH, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Erik D....

Randall Levenhagen

Randall Levenhagen

Feb 11, 2011

Randall (Randy) Levenhagen, 65, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died on February 11, 2011 with his family at his side at HospiceCare, Inc. after a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer. Randall Gregory Levenhagen was born on May 10, 1945 to Roger and Mary Ellen (Dewane) Levenhagen in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of five children - all boys....

Nancy  L. DeGraaff

Nancy L. DeGraaff

Feb 11, 2011

Nancy L. DeGraaff, age 67, died Friday, February 11, 2011 in Rush Medical Center in Chicago.  She was born June 21, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Vencel) Kadar.  Prior to her retirement, Nancy was employed as a clinical RN.  On January 20, 1962, Nancy was united in marriage with Robert DeGraaff in Chicago .  In addition...

Robert 'Bob' A Viken

Robert 'Bob' A Viken

Feb 11, 2011

Robert A Viken passed away on February 11, 2011. Bob was born to Alf and Thelma (Swiggum) Viken in Madison, WI on August 25, 1936. He was raised in Cottage Grove, WI and attended Cottage Grove grade schools. He attended East High School and then in his senior year he went to Westby High School where he graduated in 1954....

Gilbert Herrin

Gilbert Herrin

Feb 10, 2011

Gilbert ""Mark"" Herrin age 48 of Waunakee passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Michigamme, Michigan. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Elmhurst, Illinois.  The son of William and Barbara Herrin.  He married Catherine Durkin on February 24, 1995 in Marquette, Michigan. After growing up in Lombard Illinois Mark attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and then transferred...

Patricia  Ann SanFillippo

Patricia Ann SanFillippo

Feb 10, 2011

Our beloved Patricia ( Butler) SanFillippo passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at home surrounded by her family.   Pat was born March 13, 1924 in Evanston, Illinois to Jerome Butler, a Civil Engineer, and Eleanor (Troost) Butler, one of the first kindergarten teachers.   Pat was a graduate of UW Madison, where she obtained her Master's degree....

Mina  Lee Sergenian

Mina Lee Sergenian

Feb 10, 2011

Mina Lee Sergenian, 51, Madison, WI has gone to her Heavenly home after a lengthy, incredibly brave fight against cancer. Mina passed onto Heaven Thursday February 10th, 2011 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Canton, Ohio May 2, 1959, Mina lived life to the fullest, even after her diagnosis. Raised mostly in Oconto, WI, Mina went...

Delores  M. Gibson

Delores M. Gibson

Feb 9, 2011

Madison - Delores M. Gibson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison.   She was born on September 4, 1923 in Almond, WI, the daughter of Ezra and Murna (Trickey) Rath.  She was united in marriage to Stanley F. Gibson on March 7, l942 at Almond, WI.  She is survived by her children Sandra...

Joseph  Patrick Burke

Joseph Patrick Burke

Feb 9, 2011

Madison-Joseph ""Joe"" Patrick Burke, age 71, of Madison, passed away on Wed. Feb. 9, 2011 of Sarcoidosis at Meriter Hospital.   He was born on Jan.13, 1940 to Thomas and Ruth (Donovan) Burke in Madison. He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Grade School, Edgewood High School and the University of Wisconsin. He volunteered for the draft and was a member of...

Gerald  L. Boyd

Gerald L. Boyd

Feb 9, 2011

McFarland- Gerald L. Boyd, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Marianne's Elder House.  He was born in Reedsburg on April 3, 1936, the son of George and Juanita (Meyer) Boyd.  Gerald graduated from Sparta High School.  He enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served two years.  Following his honorable discharge he worked for the U.S. Post...

Mae  Luella Lund

Mae Luella Lund

Feb 7, 2011

Mae L. Lund, age 90, died on Monday, February 7, 2011 in the Friendship Circle, a caring and loving community at the Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton.   From her birth in Hastings, ND on May 15, 1920 to her death on Monday she nourished people around her with love, faith, and music.   She was born on a farm...

Ted  Michael Pharo

Ted Michael Pharo

Feb 6, 2011

Madison -- Ted Michael Pharo, age 32, died Sun. Feb. 6, 2011. His companion, Ghost was at his side. Ted was born in Madison, Feb. 20, 1978, the son of Anna C. Nielsen and Jim M. Pharo.   A life long resident of Madison, Ted received his GED in 2002 through Omega School with Madison Metropolitan School District.   Ted...

Frank  L. Kurek

Frank L. Kurek

Feb 6, 2011

Frank L. Kurek, age 95 died Sunday, February 6, 2011. A full notice with service times will be published at a later date.                                                  Cress-Middleton

Jo Ann S. Davidson

Jo Ann S. Davidson

Feb 4, 2011

MADISON -- Jo Ann S. Davidson, age 74, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at Hospice after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Jo Ann was born April 10, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of Madison, growing up in Shorewood Hills, graduating from West High in1954. She also attended UW-Madison. October 1, 1955 Jo Ann married...

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