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.
Robert Hale
Oct 10, 2010
Robert L. Hale, age 73, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at home. He was born December 25, 1936, in South Wayne, WI, the son of Charles and Ethel (Seffrood) Hale. Prior to retiring, Robert worked 37 years with AT&T as a manager of telecommunication systems. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and a member of Telephone Pioneers...
Howard H. Brunmeier
Oct 10, 2010
Madison - Howard H. Brunmeier, age 81, of Madison, died October 10, 2010 at HospiceCare from complications of a stroke. He was born July 6, 1929 in Sheboygan, the son of Frank and Teresa (Knier) Brunmeier. He graduated from UW-Madison in 1954, with degrees in agricultural and civil engineering. Â He served in the US Air Force from 1954 through...
Robert H. ""Bob"" Harloff
Oct 9, 2010
Robert (Bob) Hoppmann Harloff age 90 passed away Saturday, October 9th, at Hospice Care in Madison WI. Bob was born in Madison, WI on December 29th 1919 to Ruth and Otto Harloff. He graduated from East High School, attended UW Madison, and graduated from Madison Business College. Bob married Helen Lorraine Suetmeier, daughter of Charles and Bessie Suetmeier...
Judith A. Davis
Oct 9, 2010
Judith A. Davis, age 90, died Saturday, October 9, 2010 at UW Hospital. She was born March 27, 1920, in Stavanger , Norway, the daughter of John and Ingaborg (Oliversen) Selvaag. Judith moved to the United States in the early 1920's with her parents. She graduated from East High School in Madison, WI and went on to obtain her Nursing...
Terry M. Murphy
Oct 9, 2010
Rockdale- Terry M. Murphy, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 9, 2010 of natural causes. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. As Terry was a lifelong lover of books, memorials to the Cambridge Community Library, 200 Spring Street, Cambridge, WI, 53523 would be appreciated.
Frederick W. ""Fred"" Benck
Oct 9, 2010
MADISON -- Frederick ""Fred"" W. Benck, age 85, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Fred was born February 23, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, son of William and Elizabeth (Wittmer) Benck. He married Thelma L. (Sal) Clark on June 2, 1946 in Grant Park, IL, where they met...
Annetta H. Rosser
Oct 8, 2010
Annetta Hamilton Rosser, age 97, of 4209 Manitou Way, died at home on October 8, 2010. She was born in Jasper, Fla., in 1913 and moved to Madison in 1963 with her husband, J. Barkley Rosser, a professor of mathematics and computer science at the University of Wisconsin prior to his death in 1989. Annetta was an active...
Richard Arthur Aurit
Oct 8, 2010
Richard A. Aurit, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 8, 2010 at UW Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. Richard was born on July 12, 1951 to Robert and Berniece (Eustice) Aurit in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Sharon Arneson on February 26, 1972. Richard served on the Dodgeville School Board for many years. Richard...
Arline L. Quandahl
Oct 7, 2010
Stoughton- Arline L. Quandahl, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Harbor House. Â She was born in Stoughton on January 1, 1921, the daughter of Knut and Anna (Torblo) Loftus. Â Arline graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938. Â She was the secretary for Clarke and Lunde Law Office for 25 years. Â In 1954...
Lillian ""Lillie"" Mae Pressley
Oct 7, 2010
Lillian ""Lillie"" Mae (Maiden) Pressley passed on to glory on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Lillie was born in New Orleans on June 17, 1937 to Calleaner (Miller) and Palmer N. Maiden, Sr., in New Orleans, LA. The family moved to Madison in 1948, where her father had a position at the Badger Ammunition Plant in Baraboo, WI. She was educated...
Catherine A. Beilman
Oct 6, 2010
Madison - Catherine Ann Beilman, age 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 at her residence in Madison. Â She was born in New York City Jan. 10, 1926, to William Robinson and Catherine Hughes. Catherine is survived by her husband, Robert, of 60 years; three sons, Thomas R. Â (Diane) of Salem, Ore., Theodore G. (Judy) of Willowbrook, Ill., Â ...
Rodney J. Kuehn
Oct 6, 2010
Rodney J. Kuehn, age 69, died Wednesday, October 6 in Fitchburg after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 30, 1941, the son of Wilbert and Sybilla (Laufenburg) Kuehn. Â Prior to his retirement from Hayes Transport in 2007, Rodney spent over 40 years driving for numerous other trucking companies and as an owner/operator. He loved the open road,...
Wilma Marie Hollman
Oct 5, 2010
Waunakee-Wilma Marie Hollman age 88 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tues Oct. 5, 2010 at her home at Waunakee Manor. She was born on July 20, 1922, in Friendship, WI to Paul and Mary Petruska. She grew up in rural Friendship, and married Ellis James Hollman on Feb. 28, 1943 he preceded her in death on Feb 11,...
Solomon Basford Sage III
Oct 4, 2010
""Sol"" Sage III, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.  He was born on Feb. 28, 1931 the son of Clara and Solomon Basford  Sage Jr. in Downing, WI.  Sol graduated from St. Olaf College in 1953 with a degree in Economics.  He served his country as a  Lt.  ...
Florence N. Gunderson
Oct 4, 2010
Florence Nipko Gunderson, age 102, died on Monday, October 4, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton WI where she had been a resident for 12 years. Â Before that she had made her home in Madison WI. Â She was born in Poy Sippi, WI to Gustav and Anna (Schmude) Nipko. Â She married B. Harry Gunderson in Columbus, Ohio....
Lois R. Stern
Oct 4, 2010
Madison -- Lois R. Stern, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010, at Clare Bridge of Middleton. She was born on January 4, 1925 in, Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Traxler) Franklin. Lois was united in marriage to Sherman Stern on December 26, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on...
Paul W. Lyne
Oct 3, 2010
Madison -- Paul W. Lyne, age 55, died peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1955 to Benjamin, M.D. and Elsie (Thomley) Lyne in Neillsville, Wisconsin. Paul attended the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. He worked at the Waisman Center. Paul and his wife, Mary Czynszak-Lyne, would have celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary...
Jesse C. Saemann, Jr.
Oct 3, 2010
Jesse C. Saemann  Jr., age 89, passed away on October 3, 2010 at Avalon Assisted Living.  He was born September 16, 1921 in Adell, WI  to Adelaide (Krumrey)  and Jesse  Saemann Sr.  Jesse received all three advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and retired in June 1983 as an Emeritus Professor after teaching...
Melba Regelin
Oct 3, 2010
Melba Shirley (Williams) Regelin, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â She was born in Duluth, Minnesota, a daughter of Rex and Hannah (Hall) Freeman. Â Melba was married to Lawrence Williams until his death in 1982. Â In 1986, she married Walter Regelin, who also preceded her in death. Â Melba...
Inez L. Moore
Oct 3, 2010
Madison- Inez L. Moore, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Pineview Living, Windsor. She was born on July 1, 1925 in Stoughton the daughter of Edwin & Minnie (Robbins) Fenne. Inez was united in marriage to John D. Moore on Nov. 6, 1950 in Madison and they were married for over 40 years until his death...
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