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.
Betty W. Mortimore
Jun 17, 2010
Stoughton- Betty W. Mortimore died peacefully at age 84 on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Nazareth Health & Rehab Center in Stoughton. She was born Betty Ruth Watts to Ruth Margaret Peach and John Easton Watts on December 14, 1925 in Belleville, Illinois. Betty married Roy Henry Mortimore on June 7, 1946 in Lamoni, Iowa which became her home for...
Constance F. Gibson
Jun 17, 2010
Constance F. Gibson, age 86, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Fitchburg. Â She was born July 12, 1923, in Madison, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Marx) Furey. Â She was a member of the Lake View Moravian Church, the church choir and the Women of the Moose. Â On December 22, 1942, she was united in marriage with...
Clifford W. Bowers
Jun 16, 2010
 Madison -- Clifford W. ""Bud"" Bowers, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 .  Cliff is being mourned by his cherished wife, sons, family and friends.  He was born in 1923 to Clifford and Myra Bowers in Cuba City , raised in Fennimore and Monford.  Farming with his brother, Bob (Ardy) and sisters, Dolly...
Ida Swarsensky
Jun 15, 2010
MADISON - Ida Swarsensky, wife of Manfred Swarsensky, founding Rabbi of Temple Beth El in Madison, died Tuesday morning, June 15, 2010. Â She was 92 years old. Â Ida Swarsensky was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 22, 1918. Â She was the youngest of the four daughters of William and Gussie (Sawyer) Weiner. Â She graduated from two...
Mikayla Grace Terrill
Jun 15, 2010
McFarland- Mikayla Grace Terrill was born on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 11:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI to parents Mike and Melissa Terrill of McFarland, WI. She weighed 1 pound 5.5 ounces and was 12 inches long. Mikayla's family was blessed with 36 hours with her, before she went to her heavenly home at 11:30 a.m....
Russell D. Hyatt
Jun 12, 2010
Madison-Russell D. Hyatt, age 72, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. He was born on May 22, 1938, in the Township of New Haven, Adams County the son of Fay & Sylvia (Everson) Hyatt. Russell was united in marriage Lorna Lansing until her death and he later married Marjorie Hoffman and she survives. He retired...
Shane A. Corning
Jun 11, 2010
Sun Prairie- Shane A. Corning, age 23, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1987 in Fullerton , CA the son of Clifford Corning & Patricia (Loden) Banks . Shane was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ashley Phillips on Oct 8, 2008. He was employed with the...
Scott Allen Halverson
Jun 11, 2010
Madison -- Scott Allen ""Scooter"" Halverson, age 31, died from heart failure on Friday, June 11, 2010. He was born on August 29, 1978, the son of Craig Allen Halverson and Constance (Braunschweig) Halverson. Scott is survived by his daughter, Savana Halverson; mother, Constance Halverson; father, Craig Halverson; sister, Rebecca Halverson; brother-in-law, Kelly Schlicht; nephew, Kristian Schlicht; and numerous aunts,...
Chee Chung Leung
Jun 11, 2010
Chee Chung Leung passed away on June 11, 2010 after a short, but valiant, battle with pancreatic cancer.  His death occurred quickly after returning from a recent visit with family and friends in Hong Kong.  Mr. Leung, who  became a naturalized United States citizen in 1999, was the patriarch of the Leung family who have owned and...
James F. Vincent, Sr.
Jun 9, 2010
Madison lost one of its most enthusiastic citizens Wednesday. James Franklin Vincent Sr. passed away comfortably in his sleep at 3:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann, his brother, Jack, four sons and their families: Jim Jr. (Carole), sons Kerwin and Torrance; Tom (Laura) and son Edward; David (Michele) and children...
Gerald 'Jerry' Johnson
Jun 6, 2010
Gerald L. Jerry' Johnson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Verona. Â He was born in Elroy on January 16, 1931, a son of Leonard and Myrtle (Wood) Johnson. Â He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Wangen on September 10, 1955 in LaCrosse. Â Jerry served his country in the Army during the Korean...
Claude Adams Taylor, M.D. Jr.
Jun 6, 2010
Madison - Claude Adams Taylor, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2010, surrounded by his family at HospiceCare Madison following a short illness. Â He was born on July 28, 1930, in the rural town of Morning View in Kenton County, Kentucky to Claude and Clara (Maddox) Taylor. Â He completed his pre-medical work and a...
Frank B. Breitzke
Jun 6, 2010
Breitzke, Frank B.
Madison-Even though unexpected. Frank B. Breitzke passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 6, 2010. He was born December 9, 1948 in Madison, to Melvin W. Breitzke and Elvira J. (Taylor) Breitzke, they preceded him in death. Frank was a free spirit, he lived life the way he wanted and was not...
Robert J. Simler Jr.
Jun 6, 2010
Robert  J. Simler Jr.,  age 51, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday,  June 6, 2010 surrounded by his loving family.  He battled cancer heroically for 3 years.  Robert  served in the US Navy for six years, and was employed by Thermo Fisher Scientific.  He is survived by his wife Kathy, his daughter Alexis...
Dr. Henry A. Peters
Jun 5, 2010
Dr. Henry A. Peters Jr., who taught at the University of Wisconsin Medical School for 47 years in the departments of neurology, psychiatry and rehabilitation medicine, died on Saturday June 5.  He was 89 years old.    Dr. Peters was world-renowned in the fields of neuromuscular disease and neurotoxicology, one of the foremost authorities on the medical disorder porphyria, and...
Claris Swenby
Jun 3, 2010
Deerfield- Claris Swenby, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Swifthaven Assisted Living Facility in Edgerton, where she had resided the past seven months. She was the second oldest of nine children born to Albert and Helga (Johnson) Nelson. Claris married Larry Swenby on June 16, 1951, he preceded her in death on December 26, 1993.  ...
Marion L. Simonson
Jun 1, 2010
Deerfield -- Marion Simonson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at The Hospice Center in Fitchburg. She was born on November 15, 1922 to Morris and Lillian (Kingland) Gangstad in Deerfield. She graduated from Deerfield high School. In 1946 she married Lloyd G. Simonson. Marion worked at Ray-o-Vac and for the WI State Department....
Lisa R. Lehman
Jun 1, 2010
Madison -- Lisa R. Lehman, age 48, was taken to heaven on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Facility following a long battle with cancer. Â She was born on July 10, 19 61 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin , the daughter of Elmer and Joan (Milkey) Lehman. Â In 1979, she graduated from New London...
Allan 'Sonny' Dahl
Jun 1, 2010
Stoughton- Allan ""Sonny"" Dahl, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 01, 2010. He was born on December 16, 1928, the son of Almont and Inga (Eikland) Dahl. Sonny graduated from Edgerton High School. He enlisted in the Marines and served from 1945 until 1948. Sonny retired as a Terminal Manager for the tank farms in McFarland. On December 18,...
Gerald J. Muskat
Jun 1, 2010
Madison -- Gerald J. Muskat, age 61, died on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Whitney Lodge in Madison. He was born on April 20, 1949, in Madison, WI to Hyacinth and Alice (Peerson) Muskat. Gerald served in the U.S. Army. Gerald is survived by his sisters, Dorothy (Richard) Duschak and Gertrude Parm; nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends....
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