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 M. Hoebel
May 22, 2010
Madison - Â Helen M. Hoebel, age 91, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2010, with her family by her side at the HospiceCare Facility. Â Helen was born on September 10, 1918 in Madison, the daughter of Steven and Ellen (Murley) Moni. Â She grew up on the east side graduating from Madison East High School in 1936. After...
Irving T. Myklejord
May 21, 2010
Stoughton- Irving T. Myklejord, age 89, died on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on August 1, 1920, the son of Thomas and Estella (Johnson) Myklejord. Irv graduated from Stoughton High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in North Africa and Italy. Irv was awarded the bronze star...
Daniel John Zanoya
May 21, 2010
Madison -- Daniel John Zanoya, age 41 passed away on Friday, May 21, 2010.  He was born on  August 15, 1968, the son of Earl and Joan (Heibel) Zanoya.  In 1986, Daniel graduated from West High School and then went to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Madison Area Technical College.  He had many passions...
Paul J. Jacobson
May 20, 2010
Stoughton- Paul J. Jacobson, age 61, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg following a courageous two year battle with cancer. Â He was born in Stoughton on September 16, 1948, the son of Irvin and Mildred (Kraiger) Jacobson. Â Paul graduated from Stoughton High School and Madison Area Technical College. Â He served...
Claire A. Tofte
May 20, 2010
Cottage Grove/Stoughton- Claire Alvin Tofte, age 59, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, May 20, 2010. He was born in Stoughton on October 8, 1950, the son of Ferdinand and Opal (Mahoney) Tofte. Claire enlisted in the Marines and served honorably as Military Police. He enjoyed a lengthy career as an auto body specialist with Stoughton Trailers, Two...
Edward R. Conrad
May 19, 2010
 Edward R. Conrad, age 86, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. He was born July 1, 1923, in California, the son of Lyman and Mae (Severson) Conrad. Ed was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a veteran of WW II having served in the US Army. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Ed had been...
Adeline L. Berkley
May 18, 2010
Stoughton- Adeline Louise Berkley, age 92, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Stoughton on February 11, 1918 the daughter of Severt and Mathilda Hellekve. Adeline was a lifelong resident of Stoughton and lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church. She graduated from Stoughton High School...
Jeffrey J. Hull
May 18, 2010
Phoenix/Stoughton- On May 18, 2010, Jeffrey J. Hull was taken unexpectedly from his loved ones to be with his Lord.  He was born on September 29, 1956 to his parents Charles and Betty (King) Hull. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1975.  Jeffrey was a member of Kegonsa Hustlers 4-H Club where he grew into his love for horses.  ...
Howell I. Lane
May 18, 2010
MADISON -- Howell I. Lane, age 89, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Oakwood Village East in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on May 15, 1921 in Springwater, Wisconsin, the son of Hugh and Jane (Hughes) Lane. On June 16, 1945 he was united in marriage with Myrtle E. Olson. Howell and Myrtle farmed in Waupaca and...
Gordon Lyle Landphier
May 18, 2010
Waunakee-Gordon Landphier 84 passed away on May 18, 2010, after a courageous battle with heart and kidney failure. Born June 3, 1925 to Helen (Prouty) and David Landphier, in Viola, Wisconsin. Gordon was raised in Richland Center, Wisconsin with his sister Phyllis and brother David. His high school was interrupted in 1943, when he enlister in the Navy where he...
Dr. Lois Kathryn Kitze Smithies
May 18, 2010
MADISONDr. Lois Kathryn Kitze Smithies died on May 18, 2010 at the age of 86 after a brief hospitalization. Â She was born July 30, 1923 the daughter of Herman and Mary Ann (Kornoski) Kitze in Owen, Wisconsin. Â She graduated from Owen High School and then from the University of Wisconsin at Madison earning a PhD in Microbiology in 1952. Â She...
Ila Irene O'Connell
May 17, 2010
Madison/Milwaukee - O'Connell, Ila Born the seventh daughter of the seventh son on October 27, 19 15 , Ila McGlinn O'Connell passed peacefully from the physical world on May 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center , family at her side. Â Ila grew up in Crandon , WI blossoming into a strong, independent woman who, with determined grace, overcame...
Ronald J. Skau
May 17, 2010
Stoughton- Ronald J. Skau, age 70, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Middleton Village. Â He was born in Stoughton on September 24, 1939 the son of Glenn and Mary (Frank) Skau. Â Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and NASCAR racing. Â He was an avid Packer and Badger fan. Â Ron worked for Uniroyal for more than...
Hilbert ""Fred"" Langrehr
May 17, 2010
WAUNAKEEHilbert ""FRED"" Langrehr, 81, died on May 17, 2010 at his home after a long illness. Â Fred was born in Bangor, on September 19, 1928 to John and Sadie (Horstman) Langrehr. Â In 1946 at the age of 18 he joined the US Navy where he served his country in both WWII and the Vietnam War for the next 22 years,...
Wilbert Louis Beck
May 16, 2010
Sun Prairie-Wilbert Louis Beck, age 82, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Oak Park, Madison. He was born on August 16, 1927 in Theresa, WI the son of George & Alvina (Pahl) Beck. He was united in marriage to the former Myra Berndt on May 19, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church-Huilsburg, in the town of Herman. Wilbert served...
Pauline E. Rowland
May 15, 2010
Pauline E. Rowland, age 92, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on March 17, 1918, a daughter of George and Edna (Testal) Barry. Â Pauline underwent groundbreaking open heart surgery as a young woman, and with a new lease on life, she moved to California. Â There, she...
Marie Fernandez
May 15, 2010
Marie E. Fernandez, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center, Fitchburg. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â She was born on August 29, 1920, in Malvern, PA, the daughter of James C. and Margarita ""Nellie"" (Moran) Pastorius. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Marie trained as a registered nurse at St. Luke's and Children's Medical Center, Philadelphia. Â She...
Irene Cline
May 15, 2010
Madison -- Irene Cline, age 89, died on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 7, 1921 to George and Rosa Snyder in Indiana. Irene was proud of her many years as a teacher. She appreciated the outdoors, enjoying nature and hiking, and completing the Appalachian Trail, Ice Age Trail, most of...
Dorothy G. Barry
May 14, 2010
Dorothy G. Barry, age 95, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on February 23, 1915, a daughter of George and Edna (Testal) Barry. Â Dorothy served her country in the Army as a nurse during WWII and the Occupation of Japan. Â Following her discharge, she dedicated many...
Richard 'Dick' Cooley
May 14, 2010
McFarland -- Richard Dick' Cooley, age 79, passed away at his home in Madison, surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, May 14, 2010. He was born in Fennimore on March 28, 1931, a son of the late Lewis and Alberta (Bowes) Cooley. Dick graduated from Central High School in 1949, and served his country in the Marine Corps from...
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