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.

Helen  L. Endres

Helen L. Endres

Jul 22, 2010

Waunakee/Sun Prairie   Helen L (O'Leary) Endres, age 87, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday July 22, 2010.   Helen was born in Rosemount MN, and grew up in Watertown, MN.   She graduated in 1945 from the College of St. Catharine's in St. Paul as a Registered Nurse.   Helen's profession brought her to meet and...

Doris  C. Beatty

Doris C. Beatty

Jul 21, 2010

Madison -- Doris Caroline Angermeyer Beatty died peacefully during prayer with family on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Fairhaven retirement center in Whitewater. She was born December 23, 1920 to Carolina and Albert Angermeyer in Neenah. She had an older brother, Howard, who is deceased, and a younger sister, Carol Miller.

Doris grew up in Neenah where she graduated from high...

Bernard  J. Pregler

Bernard J. Pregler

Jul 20, 2010

Madison-Bernard J. Pregler, age 92, died peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Belmont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Madison. Bernie was born on April 14, 1918 in Madison. He was the youngest child of Martin and Louisa (Gross) Pregler. He attended St. James School and later attended night school for his high school diploma. He married Agnes Schnurbusch...

Sylvia Tackowiak

Sylvia Tackowiak

Jul 19, 2010

Sun Prairie -- Sylvia Tackowiak, age 90, having entered eternal life on Monday, July 19, 2010, wishes to thank God for her first day on earth, March 2, 1920, and her late parents Mary Ann and Valentine, who offered seven brothers and sisters, the gift of life and habits of love and compassion. Her academic life skills began...

Margaret  Dorothy Fillnow

Margaret Dorothy Fillnow

Jul 19, 2010

Sun Prairie -- Margaret Dorothy Fillnow, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, Wisconsin. She was born on April 3, 1920, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Nicholas and Mildred (Boltz) Marx. Margaret was united in marriage to Roy Fillnow on September 7, 1946 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. She...

Thelma  'June' Viehdorfer

Thelma 'June' Viehdorfer

Jul 19, 2010

Thelma 'June' Viehdorfer, age 90, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 19, 2010 at Harmony Living in McFarland.   She was born in Fort Atkinson on December 26, 1919, a daughter of James and Mabel (Callaway) Markley.   On March 26, 1945, she was united in marriage to Calvin M. Viehdorfer.   June loved the outdoors, working in...

Gary  D. Justeson

Gary D. Justeson

Jul 17, 2010

Gary D. Justeson, age 69, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, July 17, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by his loving family following a battle with kidney cancer. He was born on April 19, 1941 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Mabel C. (Hagen) and Nels M. Justeson. In 1959, Gary graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He...

Nancy  L. Laufenberg

Nancy L. Laufenberg

Jul 17, 2010

Waunakee- Nancy L. Laufenberg age 68, passed away on Saturday July 17, 2010 surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer.   Nancy was born on May 27, 1942 in Martinsville the daughter of Nick and Helen (Frederich) Bram. On January 12, 1963 she married Ken Laufenberg in St. Martin's Church, Martinsville. They had two children, Suzy...

Doris  C. Ardelt

Doris C. Ardelt

Jul 16, 2010

Madison - Doris C. Ardelt of All Saints Retirement Center, passed away on Friday July 16, 2010 at Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare at age 84. She was born in Hazelton North Dakota, on Sep 23, 1925, to Arno and Melinda Capelle and later moved to Plymouth.   She was a graduate of Whitewater University with a major in business,...

Lorraine  I. Ingersoll

Lorraine I. Ingersoll

Jul 16, 2010

Stoughton- Lorraine I. Ingersoll, age 78, died on Friday, July 16, 2010, from the effects of Alzheimer's disease.   She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on January 28, 1932, to Robert and Nilda Kezar.   Lorraine graduated from Hibbing High School in Minnesota and did secretarial work before marring Fred Ingersoll 57 years ago in Minneapolis.   Lorraine...

Dorothy  J. Osterberg

Dorothy J. Osterberg

Jul 15, 2010

Stoughton- Dorothy J. Osterberg, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family.   She was born in Stoughton on December 4, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Louise (Peterson) Hoff.   Dorothy was a life long resident of Stoughton.   She worked at the Truck Stop at Highway N and Interstate 90...

Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman

Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman

Jul 15, 2010

Waunakee -- Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman, age 48, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.   He was born on September 7, 1961in Baraboo, the son of Paul and Donna (Koehler) Harman.   Throughout his childhood he enjoyed spending time on the Harman family farm.   On August...

Francis  G. Melaas

Francis G. Melaas

Jul 14, 2010

Stoughton- Francis G. Melaas, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.   He was born in Stoughton on November 18, 1928 the son of Joseph and Geda (Spilde) Melaas.   Fran was a life long resident of Stoughton, graduating from Stoughton High School.   He worked for Danco Prairie Farm Service for 27 years, retiring in 1993.  ...

Constance  Marie Wenzel

Constance Marie Wenzel

Jul 14, 2010

Sun Prairie-Constance M. Wenzel, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Willows Nursing & Rehab. Center, Sun Prairie. She was born on October 24, 1939 in Union Center, WI the daughter of William & Thelma (Schneider) Stull. Constance was united in marriage to Donald Wenzel. She was employed with American Family Insurance for over...

Rev. Margaret Marie Allison

Rev. Margaret Marie Allison

Jul 13, 2010

Reverend Margaret M. Allison, age 81, went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2010. Reverend Allison was the devoted pastor of Mt. Olive Non-Denominational Church in Madison for 30 years. Her service will be held Saturday July 24, 2010 at 11:00 am at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road with Pastor Alex Gee officiating. Friends and family may...

Loretta  Marie White

Loretta Marie White

Jul 12, 2010

Marshall -- Loretta Marie White, age 68, died on Monday, July 12, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on March 16, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Mickelson) Gladem. Loretta was united in marriage to Lilburn White on August 8, 1963. She worked for Oscar Mayer for 29 years.

Loretta is survived by...

Julie  K. Ruder

Julie K. Ruder

Jul 11, 2010

Madison  -- Julie K. Ruder, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on  Sunday,  July 11, 2010 .  She was born on  August 4, 1983  in Madison, the daughter of Gary and Lucy (Shookman) Ruder.  Julie was a  2001  DC Everest High School graduate in  Schofield ,  WI WI ,  WI WI .  She went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison receiving her Bachelor's degree...

Adeline  Louise Herrling

Adeline Louise Herrling

Jul 10, 2010

Madison -- Adeline L. Herrling (Hanusa), age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at HospiceCare after suffering a stroke 3 hours earlier in her apartment at Inglewood in Mt. Horeb. Her loving family was by her side. Adeline was born November 28, 1919 to August and Bertha (Reich) Hanusa. On June 19, 1937 she married Wilbert Herrling...

David  P. Dickson

David P. Dickson

Jul 9, 2010

David P. Dickson, age 71, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 9, 2010. David, the oldest of six children, was born to Paul and Elsie Dickson in Everson, Washington on February 26, 1939. He graduated from Meridian High School as class valedictorian, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in dairy science from Washington...

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