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.
Beatrice L. Rice
Aug 25, 2010
Stoughton- Beatrice L. Rice, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Skaalen Nursing Home. Â She was born on September 6, 1912 the daughter of Wesley and Johanna (Stai) Rice. Â Bea is survived by three nephews, Robert (Jean) Schwartz, Jack Sellers and Brian (Linda) Rice; two nieces, Karen ( Wayne) Keeser and Susan (Joel) Wright; and...
Johanna Jantje McDonald
Aug 25, 2010
Johanna Jantje McDonald passed away on Aug. 25, 2010 surrounded by her family. Johann, who was born June 6, 1945 in the Netherlands, lived her life to the fullest as could be, devoting her life to helping others by nursing, care giving and by being an outstanding mother and grandmother. Johanna was also a good friend and inspiration to all...
Lloyd Snuffy' Handeland
Aug 24, 2010
Stoughton- Lloyd ""Snuffy"" Handeland, age 65, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at his home following a lengthy illness. Â He was born on May 4, 1945, the son of Carlyle and Evelyn (Evenson) Handeland. Â Lloyd enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years. Â He was a mechanic for many trailer companies until he retired. Â ...
Martin ""Marty"" G. Dahm
Aug 24, 2010
Sun Prairie-Martin ""Marty"" Gerald Dahm, age 77, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 of heart failure at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born in Two Rivers, WI on February 23, 1933, the youngest child of Michael and Pauline (Bonk) Dahm.
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Martin attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in...
Merle J. Manion
Aug 24, 2010
  Madison -- Merle J. Manion, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital with his loving family by his side.  He was born on August 3, 1936 in Madison, the son of Harold and Jerona (Washa) Manion.  In 1954, Merle graduated from Central High School.  On September 7, 1957, Merle...
Lenore P. Sylvester
Aug 23, 2010
Lenore Pauline Sylvester  Madison - Lenore Pauline Sylvester, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2010 surrounded by her family.  Lenore was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 23, 1943.  She was a graduate of UW Wisconsin with a B A in education and psychology.  Lenore loved music including playing piano, violin and singing in...
Edna L. Thomas
Aug 23, 2010
Madison-Edna L. Thomas, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 23, 2010. She was born on August 5, 1912 the daughter of August & Anna (Beckman) Fietz. She was first united in marriage to Victor Medcraft who passed away in 1939 she then married Leslie Thomas on January 10, 1943 in Madison and they...
Bernard Cerutti
Aug 22, 2010
Bernard Cerutti died on August 22, 2010. He was being cared for at the Hospice Care Center in Madison. He was born on December 29, 1921 to Natalie (Nat) and Mary Buening Cerutti in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The family moved to Dodgeville, Wisconsin where he grew up and he graduated from high school in 1939. He attended the University of Wisconsin...
Beverly A. Powell
Aug 21, 2010
Beverly Ann Powell, age 72, formerly of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Â She was born in Bloomington, Indiana on March 22, 1938, a daughter of Walter and Cecile (Hornback) Slater. Â On March 31, 1957, she was united in marriage to Jack Powell in Indianapolis. Â Bev was...
Milton O. Pella
Aug 21, 2010
Madison -- Milton O. Pella, age 96, died on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the University Hospital in Madison. Milton, a retired Science Educator, was born on February 13, 1914 to Ida and Charles Pella in Wilmot, Wisconsin. The family moved to Burlington in 1915 where he attended school graduating from High School in 1932. He furthered his education and...
Evon 'Eddie' Keller
Aug 20, 2010
Evon (Eddie) Keller, age 91 of Deerfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday Aug 20, 2010. Â Evon was born on March 10, 1919 in Spring Green, WI to the late Clinton & Mabel Keller. Â He married Hazel Storlie on September 14, 1941 at St Paul Liberty Lutheran Church in Deerfield. Â He was a member of...
Isabelle Polner
Aug 19, 2010
Madison -- Isabelle Polner (nee Dabrin), beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother of Joan Polner (Marshall) Crawford, a dear sister of Minnie Solomon and Sarah Krause. Funeral services were held Friday at Piser Funeral Chapel in Skokie, Illinois. A graveside and interment service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010 at FOREST HILL CEMETERY,...
Naomi Hazel Abram
Aug 19, 2010
Madison-Naomi H. Abram was taken to her eternal home on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the age of 85. Naomi was born in Hillsdale, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Baerlin) Foust. She was united in marriage to Wilbert Abram in December 1947. He preceded her in death Sept. 2002. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sun...
Dominic James Oliver
Aug 19, 2010
Dominic James Oliver became an angel on Aug. 19, 2010. Dominic is survived by his parents, Jason and Cathie; brothers, Sean, Anthony and JJ and other relatives. There will be a Memorial Gathering on Fri. Aug. 27, 2010 from 3:00 until 4:00 p. m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie.
Karla Dew
Aug 19, 2010
Karla (Clemetson) Dew, age 55, passed away on Aug. 19, 2010 after a seven-year courageous and inspirational battle with cancer. Karla was born in Janesville on July 14, 1955. She was a graduate of UW Madison with a B.S. in Statistics. She worked for the State of Wisconsin for 33 years. Karla loved and cared for her family and friends....
John E. Buggy
Aug 18, 2010
Waunakee -- John E. Buggy, passed away peacefully on Wed Aug 18, 2010 at the Hospice Care center in Fitchburg. John was born in Burlington, Iowa to John and Helene (Champagne) Buggy. He was raised in Chicago and served in the 3rd Army, 6th Armored Division during World War II, participating in numerous battles in the European Theatre. Upon his...
Mark Thomas Kasenow
Aug 17, 2010
Madison -- Mark T. Kasenow, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He was born on March 9, 1966, in Glasgow, Scotland the son of Thomas and Rita (Deane) Kasenow. Mark enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe, photography, diverse cuisine, soccer and fishing. Mark is survived by his sisters, Elaine (Jamie) Olstadt of Sun Prairie and...
Myra A. Johnson
Aug 17, 2010
Madison - Myra A. Johnson, long time resident of Madison, Wis., died peacefully surrounded by family at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul on August 17, following a short illness. She was born in Vernon County, Wis., on January 28, 1922, to Mabel (Hatlan) and Tollie Simonson. She graduated from Readstown High School in 1940 and moved to Madison, where...
Irene Wells Treichel
Aug 17, 2010
Irene Wells Treichel died peacefully and gracefully at age 100 on August 17th, 2010 at the Attic Angels Rehab Center where she had been convalescing from injuries sustained in a fall. Â Â Alice Irene Wells was born 2/15/1910 at the family farmstead near Footville, Wisconsin to Charles and Clara Wells. Â She always spoke fondly of her years on...
Jane Marie Knowles
Aug 17, 2010
Jane Marie Boyle Knowles, who had a long and distinguished career as administrator in the College of Agricultural and Life Science, Â died of pneumonia at Meriter Hospital on Tuesday, August 17. Â As Assistant for Human Resources she advocated tirelessly and outspokenly for gender equity and staff diversity, and as Associate Director of International Agriculture Programs she traveled widely...
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