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.
Norma L. Thrun
Dec 13, 2010
Norma L. Thrun, age 90, died Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Stoughton Hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1920, in Blooming Grove, the daughter of Theodore and Mabel (Buchanan) Gausmann.  On April 16,1944 she was united in marriage with Alvin Thrun in McFarland and they spent 46 years farming together. Norma was a member of...
Oscar A Petry
Dec 12, 2010
Madison-Oscar Petry, age 89, died Sunday at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. The son of Adolph and Anna Petry, he was born on Mar. 19, 1921 in Cambridge. He graduated from West High School in 1939. Â Oscar served in the United States Army as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic, after his honorable discharge in 1947 he worked for the Madison Fire...
Mary Jane Kepke
Dec 11, 2010
Madison-Mary Jane Kepke, age 83, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. She was born on December 20, 1926 in Madison the daughter of Rupert & Ruth (Severson) Kilgust. She was united in marriage to Clyde H. Kepke on February 2, 1966 in Madison and they were married for over 19 years until his death on...
Daniel J. Devries
Dec 10, 2010
Madison -- Daniel John Devries, age 19, died on Friday, December 10, 2010 in Madison.
Dan was born in Madison on December 14, 1990 to Patricia and Keith Devries. He was the youngest of four children. He loved playing his guitar, going to concerts, creating art in a variety of media, exploring nature, playing video games and hockey, caring for his...
John Pichette
Dec 9, 2010
John Pichette, age 50, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on Aug. 14, 1960 to Joseph and Orlaine (Paulson) Pichette. John was a Licensed Master Electrician in Wisconsin and Florida and owned and operated Delta Electric in Madison for 20 years. John resided...
M. Vere DeVault
Dec 9, 2010
M. Vere DeVault, age 88, died at his home, peacefully, on December 9, 2010.
Vere was a man who enjoyed people and reached out to them as a friend and teacher, in his long career as an academic and also in his daily life. He and his beloved wife, Margaret (Steckel) DeVault, enjoyed travel, spending time with their many friends, and...
James Oliver Rewey
Dec 9, 2010
James Rewey, age 80, Â Loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, on December 9, 2010. Â Jim was born on Nov. 12, 1930 in Marshfield, WI, the middle son of Hildur and Wendell Rewey. Â In 1944 the Rewey family moved to Shorewood Hills in Madison. Â Jim graduated from Wisconsin High where he...
Shirley I. Mueller
Dec 8, 2010
MADISON - Shirley Irene Mueller, age 82, of Madison, died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at Clare Bridge Nursing Home in Middleton, Wisconsin. Shirley was born October 9, 1928 in Laona, Wisconsin, the daughter of Hazel (Allender) and Walter Liesch, She graduated from Laona High School in 1947, after which she entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she majored in...
Otto Earll Krueger
Dec 8, 2010
Captain Otto Ear11 Krueger, USN (Retired), age 84, passed from this life on December 8, 2010 after complications from multiple strokes. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Johanna Maria. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Ann, grandsons Kris and Matt; sister-in-law, Vera Krueger and nephew, Carr C. Krueger. Otto graduated from the Naval Academy...
Evelyn V. Martinson
Dec 7, 2010
Evelyn V. Martinson, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Skaalen Home. Â She was born in Edgerton on May 10, 1921, a daughter of Adolph and Minnie (Hawkinson) Anderson. Â In 1939, she was united in marriage to Melvin P. Martinson in Edgerton. Â She is survived by her children, Dennis (Diane) Martinson, James Martinson, Barbara...
Janet Theresa Schorr
Dec 7, 2010
Janet Theresa Schorr, 79 years old of Madison Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday Dec 7, 2010 surrounded by her loving family, who, along with her little dog Molly were the true passions of her life. Janet and her husband Carl, who adored her, were married 62 years and together shared in the love of their 6 children, Patty Kubala (Tom),...
Judith Ann ""Judy"" Leurquin
Dec 6, 2010
Madison -- Judith Ann ""Judy"" Leurquin, age 69, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 6, 2010, at the Oregon Manor in Oregon, Wisconsin. She was born on December 11, 1940 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Edna (Reno) Buehrer. Judy was involved in many organizations for peace, health and justice....
Elizabeth Perry
Dec 5, 2010
Elizabeth  Perry was born in Calcutta, India on August 18, 1924 and passed from this life on December 5, 2010.  Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Perry, parents Ulric and Violet Chew, and sisters Rica Knowles and Sylvia Maydon. Betty is survived by her daughters, Linda...
Everett E. Urish
Dec 4, 2010
Stoughton- Everett E. Urish, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.  He was born to Ivan and Florence (Hundt) Urish on the family farm, March 2, 1921 in Green Valley, IL.  Everett was united in marriage to Dorothy A. Classen on August...
David Michael Tresch
Dec 4, 2010
Madison - David Michael Tresch, age 46, died on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, from complications of muscular dystrophy. He was born March 11, 1964, the son of Paul and Martha (Thompson) Tresch. He wanted to thank his best friend and caregiver, Juanita Zitnick. David is survived by his father, Paul; and sister, Sara...
Erwin Samuel Deutsch
Dec 4, 2010
Madison - Erwin Deutsch died on December 4, 2010 at the age of 94. Â He was born in Breslau, Germany on July 4, 1916. He fled in 1939, having survived Buchenwald Concertration Camp. He traveled with his young wife, Steffi, his parents and his father-in-law to Bolivia where he made a home for his family for eight years before...
Sharon L. Herlitz
Dec 3, 2010
Sharon Lee (Stelse) Herlitz died at her home on December 3rd surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born September 19, 1945, in Watertown, Wisconsin the daughter of  Albert and Mabel (Peich) Stelse.  Sharon graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963. Sharon was united in marriage with  Donald ""Junior"" Herlitz on January 28, 1965.    Sharon enjoyed her many years of employment at Methodist Hospital, Cuna Mutual,...
Catherine M. Fauerbach
Dec 1, 2010
Lodi/Sauk Prairie - Catherine M Poetsch Fauerbach passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1926 to Herman and Mabel (Blodgett) Poetsch in Waukesha Wisconsin. Cathy graduated from Waukesha High School in 1944, attended UW Madison earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1948 and completed training for clinical...
Evelyn Seyman
Dec 1, 2010
Evelyn Jane (McMillen) Seyman 85 Clarendon Hills, Ill/ Sauk City, WI Â passed away on Dec. 1, 2010 in Clarendon Hills, Ill. Evelyn was born in Hartford, MI on Jan. 31, 1925 and grew up in Argos, IN. She attended Wilson Junior College where she met her future husband, Daniel J. Seyman. She worked as a stenographer and currency exchange...
Leo A. Vilbrandt
Nov 29, 2010
Leo A. Vilbrandt, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison. Â Born in Elmore, Ohio on April 16, 1922, Leo grew up in Madison and graduated from West High. Â Â Leo enlisted in the Marines in 1942. Participating in the Guadalcanal Campaign, Leo found his vocation as a...
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