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.
John L. Von Gunten
Dec 31, 2010
Madison -- John L. Von Gunten, age 98, died December 31, 2010 at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living in Westshire Village.  He was born on a farm near Bancroft, Wisconsin on January 4, 1912, the second son of Otto and Pearl (Fletcher) Von Gunten. John graduated from high school in Almond, Wisconsin, and was a 1934 graduate of the UW-Madison in Civil...
Donna J. Every
Dec 31, 2010
Donna Jean (Wells) Every, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a difficult battle with cancer. Donna was born an only child in the Poynette area and was raised on a farm by her grandparents. She moved to ""the big city"" of Madison at age 20 where she began her career at WI Bell Co.(now ATT) as a long distance operator and...
J. Clemmons Peterson
Dec 31, 2010
Madison - The Rev. J. Clemmons Peterson, age 90, retired former senior pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Madison's west side died peacefully on December 31, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and three children at Oakwood's Oaks after an extended illness. Â He is survived by his wife of 64 years Doris who also resides at Oakwood Village,...
Timothy J. Schmeckel
Dec 31, 2010
Madison -- Timothy John Schmeckel, of Madison, died Friday, December 31, 2010 in the University Hospital in Madison after a chronic illness. He was born in Racine on June 3, 1965 to Robert and Janette (Schaefer) Schmeckel. He was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. He had a life-long dedication to improving the lives of people with developmental...
Charles B. Mueller
Dec 31, 2010
 Charles Bruce Mueller May 25, 1936-December 31, 2011   Charles Bruce Mueller passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2010.  Bruce was born in Madison on May 25, 1936, the son of Nicholas George and Irene (Hammer) Mueller.  He was a life long resident of Madison and former resident of Orchard Hill (1973-1996) and...
Thomas James Hart
Dec 30, 2010
HART, THOMAS JAMES (Tom), age 84, peacefully passed away on Thursday December 30th at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI. Â Tom was born February 14, 1926 to Matthew J. (Sr) and Katherine Hart in Ashland, WI. Tom attended public school in Glidden, WI later attending Central Michigan College of Education completing his Naval Training program before graduating from the...
Patricia Lynn Endres
Dec 30, 2010
Lodi -- Patricia Lynn Endres, age 47, died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at a Madison Hospital. The former Patricia Nelson was born on March 17, 1963 to Milo and Frances Nelson. Patty graduated from Monona Grove High School in l981 and than attended the University of Wisconsin and received a degree in dietetics. She married David C....
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...
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