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.

Eugene  ""Hop"" Houtman

Eugene ""Hop"" Houtman

Sep 23, 2010

MADISON -- Eugene ""Hop"" Houtman, age 75, of Madison, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Madison East Hospital. He was born on February 27, 1935 on a farm near Volga, South Dakota, the son of Henry and Martha (Dykhouse) Houtman. He attended a one-room school in Volga through eighth grade, and after graduating from Volga, SD High School, he attended...

Lynn  Louise Maurer

Lynn Louise Maurer

Sep 23, 2010

Lynn Louise Maurer, age 53, of Waunakee died on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The former Lynn LaSurs was born on March 5, 1957 in East St. Louis, Ill. to Dale and Cecile (Fayollat) LaSurs. She married Ross Maurer on June 11, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri. Lynn graduated from Collinsville Illinois High...

Dana  H. Davis

Dana H. Davis

Sep 23, 2010

Ixonia/McFarland- Dana H. Davis, age 54, died on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born in Stoughton on June 6, 1956, the eldest son of Howard and Ann (Thompson) Davis.  Dana graduated from McFarland High School in 1974.  He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduation, where he learned computer...

Marion  L. Sigerstad

Marion L. Sigerstad

Sep 22, 2010

Stoughton- Marion L. Sigerstad, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  She was born on April 2, 1922, the daughter of John and Mabel ( Anderson) Wanhagen.  Marion married Richard B. Sigerstad.  She was devoted to her family and friends and enjoyed collecting antiques.  Marion is survived by her daughter, Dianne (Bob) Jensen;...

Randy Lester

Randy Lester

Sep 22, 2010

STOUGHTON - Randy Lester, age 56, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010.  He was born July 17, 1954, in Milwaukee the son of Betty (Nicholson) Lester and Claire Lester. Randy loved to fish and was an expert at tying flies. He enjoyed painting, cooking and spending time with his daughters. He also served in the Army...

Barbara  B. Vogel

Barbara B. Vogel

Sep 22, 2010

Madison - Our beloved Barbara B. Vogel, age 89 passed away on September 22nd 2010 at Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born on August 2nd 1921 in Steuben WI and moved to Madison as a young girl. Barb graduated from Central High School in 1939. She was married in 1942 to the love of her life Harold...

Melvin  R. Koski

Melvin R. Koski

Sep 21, 2010

Sun Prairie-Melvin R. Koski, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in Madison. He was born in Eveleth, MN on June 10, 1927 the son of George and Anna (Johnson) Koski. Melvin was a 1945 graduate of Eveleth High School, graduated in 1947 from Dunwoody College of Technology and attended the University of Minnesota. During 1946-1947, he served...

Karl Weiss

Karl Weiss

Sep 21, 2010

Karl Weiss 61 Pardeeville/Verona   Died suddenly on Wed . Sept 21, 2010 at his home . He was born on December 25,1948 In Barsinghausen, Germany to Henry and Olga (Schachtschneider) Weiss . He moved with his family to the United States when he was three years old . Karl was employed by the State of Wisconsin . He enjoyed...

Norman  J. Seamonson

Norman J. Seamonson

Sep 20, 2010

Stoughton- Norman J. Seamonson, age 90, died on Monday, September 20, 2010.  He was born on December 23, 1919 in Stoughton to John and Nora (Offerdahl) Seamonson, and lived in Stoughton all his life.  Norm started out farming, then turned to carpentry and built many homes in the Stoughton area.  On his retirement, he started making wooden ware for rosemalers,...

Clark  Paul Anderson

Clark Paul Anderson

Sep 19, 2010

Madison-Clark Paul Anderson, age 61, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Clark was born on December 31, 1948 in St. Louis, MO the son of Paul and Helen (Boatwright) Anderson. On May 23, 1981, he was united in marriage with Belindah Wagner in Madison, WI. Clark was a lead teacher at Red Caboose Day Care....

Marion  E. DeCremer

Marion E. DeCremer

Sep 19, 2010

Marion E. DeCremer (88) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19 at the Sebring Assisted Living Residence.  She was surrounded by family including her son John and wife Phyllis, daughters-in-law Kristin and Gwyn, grandchildren James, Kirk, and Meghan and great-granddaughter Isla. Marion is further survived by grandchildren: Maeve, James III and Maryn.She was preceded in death by a son, James...

Mary  E. Kranz

Mary E. Kranz

Sep 19, 2010

Madison -- Mary E. Kranz ""Betty"", age 90, died on Saturday, September 19, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on December 20, 1919, in Madison to John and Margaret Philumalee. Mary is survived by Donald (Mary) Schleicher, Phillip (Linda) Schleicher, Patricia (Barry) Neuhaus, Thomas (Louann) Kranz, Jan (Duane) McCarthy, Robert (Patricia) Kranz and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Mavis  K. Monson

Mavis K. Monson

Sep 19, 2010

Mavis K. Monson, age 70, passed away on Sunday, September 19th, 2010.    Mavis grew up in Milwaukee WI, and was a graduate Washington High School. She was active in Girl Scouts and received the Juliette Low award and represented Girl Scouts USA at a conference in Adelboden, Switzerland.     Mavis held a Bachelor of Science and a Masters Degree from the...

Andrew  J. Park

Andrew J. Park

Sep 17, 2010

Waterloo-Andrew J. ""Jack"" Park, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Columbus Nursing & Rehab. Center. He was born on January 15, 1927 in Chicago, IL the son of Andrew M. & Edith E. (Windsor) Park. Jack was united in marriage to Florence Fahrow in Northlake, IL on...

Pamela  Lynn Holmes

Pamela Lynn Holmes

Sep 16, 2010

Madison -- Pamela Lynn Holmes, age 44, died Thursday evening, Sept. 16, 2010.   Pamela was born February 22, 1966 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Elmer and Roselynn (Barnes) Rice.   Pamela was a bold, compassionate woman who deeply loved her family and grandchildren.   She loved singing, witnessing to her love of the Lord and seeking his knowledge...

Elizabeth  L. Dye

Elizabeth L. Dye

Sep 16, 2010

Middleton -- Elizabeth ""Betty"" L. Dye, age 89, passed away on Thurs. Sept. 16, 2010. She was born in Madison Oct. 24, 1920. Betty married William ""Bill"" Dye on March 1, 1944. They raised their family in Middleton. Betty was secretary for the hunter Safety Program for the DNR for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother...

Connie  Clare Nemovitz

Connie Clare Nemovitz

Sep 16, 2010

Connie Nemovitz, age 62, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 16, 2010. She was born on September 13, 1948, in Norway, Michigan, daughter of Alta and Mary Ann (Triska) Ehly. Connie graduated from Madison West High School in 1966 and married her husband of 40 years, Dr. Paul Nemovitz, on August 20, 1970. Over the...

Joan K. Vanden Heuvel

Joan K. Vanden Heuvel

Sep 15, 2010

Madison - Joan (Sandman) Vanden Heuvel, 80, passed away peacefully and with family present after a long illness on Wednesday, September 15, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Her greatest joy was that she was able to visit with all her children in her final weeks.

Joan was the eldest of three children born to Roderick and Maxine (Healy) Sandman...

William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser

William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser

Sep 15, 2010

William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser,   age 84, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 15, 2010.   He was born April 18, 1926 in Adams, Wisconsin, to Frank and Helen Linenfelser.   Bill graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1944.   He entered the US Army in 1944, where he served in the Phillipenes until he was discharged in...

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