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.
Ruth Helen Ham
Apr 14, 2010
Ruth Ham, age 91, passed away on April 14, 2010. Ruth was born in Milford, Wisc. on July 19, 1918 to Robert and Helen Roehl. She is survived by her daughter, Caroline (James) Haggerty, her son, Danny (Debra) Ham, nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren, three sisters, Helen (Richard), Florence (Everett) and Barbara (Bob), her dog Toto and many other relatives...

Richard L. Pierce
Apr 14, 2010
Richard L. Pierce, age 88, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Oak Park Place. He was born March 9, 1922 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Leaver and Jo (Hadley) Pierce. Richard received a BS in Electrical Engineering from UW-Madison. On June 2, 1951, Richard was united in marriage with Nelda Henrickson.  He served in the Navy in WWII and...
Kathryn Eileen Parisi
Apr 13, 2010
Kathryn ""Kay"" Parisi, age 83, died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 13, 2010, at the Willow Pointe Memory Care Center in Verona, WI, after a battle with Alzheimer's. Â Kay was born on August 3, 1926, in Madison to Clarence and Eunice (Fravel) Walker. Â She graduated from Madison East High School in Madison. Â She married...
Shirlene K. Barlett
Apr 13, 2010
Sun Prairie-Shirlene K. Bartlett, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 13th at the UW Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Leo Bartlett and three children, Bradley Bartlett, Theresa Baltz, and Benjamin Bartlett; four brothers, one sister and five grandchildren. Visitation will be at the Cress Funeral Home in Sun Prairie on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 11:00 a.m....
LaVerne J. ROHLWING
Apr 11, 2010
LaVerne June Rohlwing, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Chicago on June 2, 1917, a daughter of the late Herman and Clara (Krueger) Lenz. Â On August 9, 1941, she was united in marriage to William Rohlwing, who served as Pastor at Mount Olive Lutheran Church for...
Marvin John Marks Jr.
Apr 11, 2010
Marvin J. Marks Jr., age 68, passed away April 11, 2010. Marv was born in Madison in 1941 and graduated from West high School. Marv served with the Air National Guard of Wisconsin, 128th Air Defense Wing 1961 -- 1967. He worked in Madison for many years in the auto service industry. Marv later worked for Bishop's Bay Country Club....
Jeffry J. Dotzauer
Apr 10, 2010
Jeffry J. Dotzauer, age 58, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 10, 2010 in his home. He was born September 18, 1951, in Madison, the son of Joseph and Mary (Schoenhaar) Dotzauer.  He grew up in Milwaukee where he met the love of his life on a blind date.   On February 26, 1972, Jeffry was united in marriage with...
Jeffrey M. Frankwick
Apr 10, 2010
Stoughton- Jeffrey Frankwick, age 66, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010 after a long illness. He was born in Marshfield on June 10, 1943, the son of Audroy and Arnelda (Murphy) Frankwick. Jeff is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Beth; sons, Scott (Amy) and Joel ( Tracy); step children, Laura (Josh) Thompson and Mike (Kristi) Westergaard; and...
Lloyd J. Smith
Apr 10, 2010
 McFarland / Madison  Lloyd J. Smith, age 69 of McFarland formerly of Madison, died on Sat. April 10, 2010 at HospiceCare Inc in Fitchburg after a hard fought battle with Barrett's Esophagus Disease and Liver failure. Lloyd was born November 16, 1940 to Sophus and Hildegarde Smith of Delavan. He worked as a bar manager for over 28...
Arlene Beth Storms
Apr 9, 2010
DEERFIELD -- Arlene Beth Storms, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 9, 2010, at the HospiceCare Residence in Fitchburg.  She was born on November 4, 1929, on the family farm in Blue River, the daughter of Hillman and Esther (Hanson) Goplen. Arlene was a bookkeeper for the family construction business and rental properties...

Roselyn C. Amato
Apr 9, 2010
Madison - Roselyn C. Amato (Nee Schiavo), age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2010. Â She was the loving wife of the late, Salvatore (Sam) Amato and loving grandmother of the late, Stephen Wells. Â Â Roselyn was born in Madison, Wisconsin on February 7, 1926 to the late Anthony and Celia Schiavo. Â She was one of...
Yvonne Schrinner
Apr 9, 2010
Yvonne E. Schrinner, age 85, died Friday, April 9, 2010 in a Madison Hospital. She was born April 30, 1924, in Clearwater, NE the daughter of Carl and Adeline (Wilcox) Haake. On August 29, 1947, Yvonne was united in marriage with Edward Schrinner. She enjoyed gambling, loved playing bridge and is known for never meeting a person she couldn't carry...
Daniel M. Butts
Apr 9, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Daniel M. Butts, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on November 20, 1944, the son of Maurice and Mary (Clark) Butts. Daniel served in the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Diane Bittner on November 13, 1971 in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin....
Alice May Cottingham
Apr 9, 2010
Madison -- Alice M. Cottingham, age 75 of Madison , died on Friday, April 9, 2010 . Â She was born on September 6, 19 34 , the daughter of William and Iva (Kegley) Lodge in Elroy , Wisconsin . Â She was married to Willard Cottingham on June 25, 19 60 . Â He died in May of 1990....
LaVella E. Kohloff
Apr 8, 2010
LaVella Kohloff was born November 13, 1925, was born into faith in Christ in her teens. She was married to Harold Roy Kohloff on May 17, 1946.
She was preceeded in death by her husband Harold R. Kohloff in 1987, And son Harold R. (Bud) Kohloff Jr., her brother Richard R. Rigenhagen and nephew Eric Rigenhagen all in 2008.
She is survived...
George A. Marvin Sr.
Apr 8, 2010
Sun Prairie -- George Arvine Marvin Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on October 6, 1926, the son of Seth and Hilabel (Purple) Marvin in DeKalb, Illinois. George served in the Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Jane Crook on May 28,...
Otis Anderson
Apr 7, 2010
Cottage Grove- Otis Anderson, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born on March 27, 1918 the son of Oscar and Inga (Nelson) Anderson. Otis attended Nora School and then took over the family farm. On June 21, 1952 Otis married Aileen Mary Malone. He enjoyed working the farm, dancing, old time...
Wanda Maria Swanson
Apr 7, 2010
Madison- Wanda Maria Swanson, age 83 passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Madison. She was born on October 29, 1926, in Rochester, New York the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pospula) Lipczynski. In 1943, while at the local roller-skating rink, Wanda would meet her future husband, Robert Swanson, a cadet of the U.S. Air Force. Three years...
Shelli E. Miller
Apr 7, 2010
Madison- Shelli Elaine Miller, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital due to complications from her cancer treatments.  Shelli was born on Nov. 25, 1961, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Robert R. and Leslie (Reed) Fulton.  Shelli will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know her. A loving...
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