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 V. ""Jack"" Ammerman
Apr 7, 2010
Madison -- John Vernon ""Jack"" Ammerman, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on September 30, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Roscoe and Anastasia (Garbalski) Ammerman. John served in the Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Darlene Bennett in June 22, 1946....
Harry W. Wardle
Apr 6, 2010
Madison - Harry W. Wardle, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Attic Angels Place. He was born July 16, 1917, in Montana to Harry and Frances Wardle. He met and married Ruth on Sept. 21, 1941. Harry worked for Madison Gas and Electric for 30 years. He was an avid golfer at Odana Hill Golf Course...
James E. Bormett
Apr 6, 2010
 Madison -James ""Jim"" E. Bormett, age 70,  passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 .  He was born on April 25, 19 39 in Madison, the son of John and Meta (Morgan) Bormett.  Jim was proud to be an American and served two years in the United States Army.  In 1968,...
Harold Odell Camren
Apr 6, 2010
Madison -- Harold Odell Camren, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Willows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sun Prairie. He was born on October 21, 1923 in DeForest, the son of Odell and Pearl (Olson) Camren. Harold served in the Army during WWII. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Fuller on September 18,...
Ruth O. Wardle
Apr 5, 2010
Madison - Ruth O. Wardle, age 93, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at Meriter Hospital. She was born Aug. 2, 1916, in Altoona to Clarence and Kathryn (Krause) Thompson, the eldest of seven children. She attended nurses training at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire and graduated in 1937. Ruth moved to Madison to pursue her career as a...

Ruth D Terrill
Apr 5, 2010
Ruth D. Terrill, age 89, passed away on April 5, 2010 at Haack's Tendercare, Sun Prairie. Ruth was born and raised in Milwaukee. She attended North Division High School. Ruth worked at T.H. Chapmen's until she became a housewife and mother. She was a member of the Kitchen Witches at St. Albert's Catholic Church, Sun Prairie and a...
Melody Rose Johnson
Apr 4, 2010
Madison -- Melody Rose Johnson, age 63, died on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the UW Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Melody was a longtime resident of Madison, moving here in 1954. She enjoyed magazines, music, watching figure skating, spending time outside in the sun, and water. Melody is survived by her sisters, Karen...
F. Richard 'Dick' McLaughlin
Apr 4, 2010
Frank Richard Dick' McLaughlin, born to Frank and Mary McLaughlin on October 13, 1920, in Steelton, PA, passed from this life on April 4, 2010. Â He attended Steelton H.S., F&M Academy and Gettysburg College. Â He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served his country bravely in the Pacific Campaign, based in Pavuvu in the Solomon Islands....
William F Zamzow
Apr 3, 2010
Sun Prairie/Marshall William F. Zamzow age 99 passed away on Saturday April 3, 2010 at Waunakee Manor Nursing Facility. Bill was born October 16, 1910 on the Zamzow farm near Portage, the son of William and Emma Zamzow.
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Bill was united in marriage to Bernice Van Wormer on November 9, 1935. They had 74 wonderful years together as husband...
Pauline G Clough
Apr 3, 2010
Madison -- Pauline G. Clough, age 95, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010 . Â She was born on August 21, 19 14 in Cecil , Wisconsin , the daughter of Albert and Lucy (Payette) Schultz. Â Pauline's passion was flying. Â She was the second licensed woman pilot in the state of Wisconsin , receiving her license on...
LaDeane Joyce Christian
Apr 3, 2010
LaDeane J. Christian (nee Loomis)MADISON/BARABOOLaDeane Joyce Christian, at the age of 81 died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born on September 29, 1928, at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital, Baraboo, WI, the daughter of the late David and Elva Loomis. She was a long-time resident of the Madison area, having been raised in Baraboo and...
Josephine Ruth Kennedy
Apr 1, 2010
Sun Prairie/Houston-Josephine R. Kennedy, age 87, passed away on Thursday, the first of April in Houston, Texas.
Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Charles H. Kennedy. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Aten and son-in-law William, grandchildren Sean and Jenna, her daughter Patricia Kennedy, her sister Genevieve Adamic, her sister Gladys Ritchie and her husband...
Orlin 'Orlie' R Wethal
Apr 1, 2010
Orlin Orlie' R. Wethal, age 83, died unexpectedly, surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Thursday, April 1, 2010. Â He was born in the Town of Rutland on October 14, 1926, a son of Carl and Elma (Christiansen) Wethal. Â Orlie served his country in the Army. Â He was united in marriage to Rhea...
Robert D. Goodman
Apr 1, 2010
Robert D. Goodman passed away on April 1, 2010, and Madison mourns the loss of one its best known and loved citizens. Â Bob was born on June 28, 1919 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the second of two sons of Belle and Harry Goodman. Â He always had a smile on his face, was quick with a joke, and genuinely enjoyed...

Helen I. Slavens
Apr 1, 2010
Helen I. Slavens passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Thursday, April 1, 2010.  Helen was born on November 28, 1938 in Kenilworth, Illinois to Carl E. and Lorraine (Busch) Lund. She graduated from New Trier High School in 1956. Helen attended the University Of Wichita State, Kansas, in 1957, majoring in Music Studies, and Voice. Helen was...

Jane M. Page
Mar 31, 2010
Jane M. Page, age 91, died on March 31 after living with Parkinson's Disease for many years. She was the center of an extended group of family and friends and will be greatly missed. Jane was born in 1919 in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, the second child of George and Lena Hockstock. George worked as a railroad bridge tender at...

Charles C. Vial
Mar 31, 2010
Charles C. Vial, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center. Â He was born November 1, 1929 the son of Harold C. and Abigail (Candler) Vial in Aurora, IL. Â Charles was united in marriage to Annette Towle on September 27, 1952 in River Forest, IL. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Charles was a graduate of...
Maurene Lillian England
Mar 30, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Maurene Lillian England, age 73, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born on April 6, 1936 in Mobridge South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Maltby) Martinson. She was united in marriage to...

Lawrence H. Reau
Mar 30, 2010
Lawrence H. Reau, age 86, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Capitol Lakes Health Center. Lawrence was born December 14, 1923 in Marquette, MI, the son of Joseph and Amelia Reau. He was a graduate of Ferris State College, with a degree in Accounting. He married Lois Hope Snover, who also had an Accounting degree. They jointly owned a...
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