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.
Linda J. Lervik
Dec 29, 2010
Edgerton- Linda J. Lervik, age 71, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Oregon on September 6, 1939, the daughter of Walter and Marie (Richner) Hoffman. Linda graduated from UW-Platteville with a Bachelors degree in Biology. On June 1, 1966, she married Dale Lervik in Oregon. Linda enjoyed teaching, cross word puzzles, bird...
George B. Haley
Dec 29, 2010
Sun Prairie- George B. Haley, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his home. George was born on June 4, 1927 in Olinger, VA. He was united in marriage to Alice E. Smith on April 30, 1960 in Germany and they celebrated their golden anniversary this past spring. He was a proud veteran who served his country...
Mary Lou Vernon
Dec 28, 2010
Madison - Mary Lou Vernon passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2010, surrounded by her family. She fought brain cancer for over a year with uncommon courage, grace, and faith. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; daughter, Laura (Marc Hill); son, David, grandson, Leander Hill; and brother, Fred (Patricia) Lehman. Mary Lou was born in...
Charles G. Regez
Dec 28, 2010
Charles G. Regez, or Chuck to his family and friends, passed away Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at Oak Park Place in Middleton, WI after a protracted battle with Alzheimer's.He was born August 25, 1939, in Monroe, WI to Carl and Jesse Regez. Â He grew up in Whitewater, WI and graduated from Whitewater City High in 1957 as a nine time...
George J. Acker
Dec 27, 2010
Ashton / Lexington, KY- George J. Acker, age 71, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, December 27, 2010 in Kentucky. He was born on the family farm in Ashton on July 16, 1939, the son of George F. and Helen (Ripp) Acker. George worked the family farm and was the general manager of RC Cola for over 20 years. ...
Wayne R. Jacobson
Dec 25, 2010
Wayne R. Jacobson, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Stoughton on Saturday, December 25, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on September 1, 1933, a son of Irvin and Mildred (Kraiger) Jacobson. Â Wayne graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951, and was united in marriage to Janet Blum in Dubuque, Iowa in 1953. Â Wayne...
Aldo Trameri
Dec 25, 2010
Our family lost a dear father, grandfather, brother, and friend on December 25, 2010 at  age 88.  A true Madison native, Aldo grew up proud of his heritage as a resident of the Greenbush neighborhood.  He graduated from Madison West High School and went on to heroically serve his country in World War II with the US...
Geraldine Gale Holguin
Dec 25, 2010
Sun Prairie - Geraldine Gale (Cowdy) Holguin, age 83 passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie, after a long illness. Geraldine was born September 6, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel Cowdy. She was united in marriage to Julian Holguin on June 29, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI. Geraldine...
Donald A. Sell
Dec 24, 2010
Madison -- Donald A. Sell, age 90, celebrated Christmas with Jesus. He died on Friday, December 24, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. of Madison. He was born September 10, 1920 in Kewaunee County, the son of Arthur and Emma (Gaulke) Sell. Don married Verna Ollmann at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kewaunee County, on May 21, 1960. He was a graduate of...
Elisabeth Ann Farrell
Dec 24, 2010
Elisabeth (Ann) Lambert Farrell died unexpectedly on December 24, 2010. She was the only child of Russell Wharton Lambert and Mary Elizabeth Oyler, born on September 18, 1935 in Cherry Valley, IL. Her youth was spent in various towns in northern Illinois where her minster father was assigned to Methodist churches in the Rock River Conference. After graduating from New...
Doris E. Johnson
Dec 24, 2010
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DeForest- Doris E. (Kvalheim) Johnson, age 79, passed away on December 24, 2010 at the St. Mary's Emergency Center, Sun Prairie. She was born on January 25, 1931 in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of Raymond & Blanche (Piert) McDonald. She was a longtime employee of Wisconsin Porcelain Co., Sun Prairie retiring after 30 plus years of employment. Doris is...
Paul J. Kaesberg
Dec 24, 2010
Madison -- Paul J. Kaesberg, age 87, died on Friday, December 24, 2010 surrounded by his family at his home in Madison. He was born on September 26, 1923 to Peter and Gertrude (Mueller) Kaesberg in Engers, Germany. Paul emigrated from Germany when he was 2 years old and settled in West Bend, Wisconsin. He attended Holy Angels grade school...
Edward P. Harris
Dec 23, 2010
Monticello -- Edward P. Harris, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1957 in Madison, the son of Philip and Josephine (Lehman) Harris. Ed graduated from Madison West High School in 1975. He attended some classes at UW Stevens Point. Ed had several jobs working as...
Harry Gordon
Dec 23, 2010
Madison -- Harry Gordon, age 85, of Madison passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Oakwood Village East. He was born on July 15, 1925, in Kovno, Lithuania, the son of Yakob and Eva (Ganckewitz) Gordon. Harry emigrated to the United States in 1949.
Harry was a local businessman and, as a Holocaust survivor, his greatest achievement was getting his...
Joseph W. Williams Jr.
Dec 23, 2010
Madison -- Joseph W. Williams Jr. ""Nuk"", age 40, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at his home following a long extended illness. He was born in Madison, on August 13, 1970 to Joseph and Mayme (Waller) Williams. He attended Verona High School and graduated in 1989. He was a member of the boys track team and...
Luella Marie Gunsolus
Dec 22, 2010
Luella M. Gunsolus, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â A lifelong resident of Stoughton, she was born there on June 27, 1920, a daughter of Ralph and Josie ( Anderson) Lunde. Â On July 3, 1943, she was united in marriage to Elton Gunsolus in Houston,...
Elizabeth C. Madigan
Dec 22, 2010
Madison-Elizabeth C. Madigan age 96, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Meriter Hospital. She was born in Madison, WI August 2, 1914, the daughter of Stephen A. and Mary E. (Hobbs) Madigan. Elizabeth attended St. Raphael's Elementary and graduated from Edgewood High School. She worked at Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant Energy) and upon her retirement, she worked...
Lois L. Dvorak
Dec 22, 2010
Lois Lorraine Dvorak, age 82, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home in Madison. She was born June 8, 1928 to Arthur O. and Voila M. Wilken in Chicago, IL. She married James ""Jim"" Dvorak, on September 15, 1951 and they enjoyed forty years together. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jim. She is...
Esther P. Wille
Dec 22, 2010
DEERFIELD / MADISON- Esther P. Wille, age 95, a lifelong Dane Co. resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, in Madison. Esther was born on July 25, 1915, in Middleton, WI. to the  late William & Williamina (nee Scheele) Pollow. Esther married the late Herman P. Wille, Jr. on August 16, 1933, at St. Luke's in Middleton. Esther...
Lois Riskey
Dec 19, 2010
Lois Lucille May Smail Riskey passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 19, 2010. Â She was born on September 18, 1922 in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Ervin and Celia (Gherke) Smail. Â She moved to Stoughton eighteen years ago to be by her daughters after selling her home on Old Sauk Rd, which she loved. Â She...
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