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.
Connie Clare Nemovitz
Sep 16, 2010
Connie Nemovitz, age 62, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 16, 2010. She was born on September 13, 1948, in Norway, Michigan, daughter of Alta and Mary Ann (Triska) Ehly. Connie graduated from Madison West High School in 1966 and married her husband of 40 years, Dr. Paul Nemovitz, on August 20, 1970. Over the...
Joan K. Vanden Heuvel
Sep 15, 2010
Madison - Joan (Sandman) Vanden Heuvel, 80, passed away peacefully and with family present after a long illness on Wednesday, September 15, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Her greatest joy was that she was able to visit with all her children in her final weeks.
Joan was the eldest of three children born to Roderick and Maxine (Healy) Sandman...
William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser
Sep 15, 2010
William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser, Â age 84, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Â He was born April 18, 1926 in Adams, Wisconsin, to Frank and Helen Linenfelser. Â Bill graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1944. Â He entered the US Army in 1944, where he served in the Phillipenes until he was discharged in...
Wilda E. Jensen
Sep 14, 2010
Wilda E. Jensen, age 92, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in Portage. She was born August 8, 1918, in Grimes, OK, the daughter of William and Wilda (Morrison) Bain. In May of 1942, Wilda was united in marriage with Ernest Jensen in Oklahoma City. After graduating from college, she became a school teacher in Oklahoma and Oregon, WI.  Survivors...
June B. Severson
Sep 14, 2010
June B. Severson, age 75, passed away in Madison on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Â She was born in Stoughton on June 7, 1935, a daughter of Carl and Lena (Breitzman) Gunderson. Â In 1952, she was united in marriage to Roy Severson. Â June enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, and crafts. Â She was a member of McFarland...
Elizabeth Plendl
Sep 13, 2010
Waunakee -Elizabeth A. Plendl age77, died on Monday Sept 13, 2010 at University Hospital in Madison. The former Betty Buechner was born at home on Feb 10, 1933 to Carl and Catherine (Hellenbrand) Buechner. She married William (Bill) Plendl on July 2, 1955. Betty worked many years for the State of Wisconsin, and was a member of St John's Catholic...
Lee M. Kapitan
Sep 13, 2010
Lee M. Kapitan, age 85, died on Monday, September 13, 2010, at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Â She was born in Sheboygan on May 14, 1925, the daughter of Edgar and Leona (Karsteadt) Burgdorf. She married Stephen J. Kapitan on December 18, 1948. Â Lee graduated with honors in art education from Miami University in Oxford, OH, and attended...
Helen C. Dunahay
Sep 12, 2010
Helen C. Dunahay (Keller) age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Nazareth Health and Rehab in Stoughton. Â She was born on April 8, 1920 in Mayville, WI, the daughter of Louis and Lenna (Zwirlein) Roggenbauer. Â She is survived by her son, Raymond (Mary) Keller of Madison; a grandson, Charles (Claire) Keller of WI Dells; 3...
Alvin O. Stockstad
Sep 12, 2010
Alvin O. Stockstad, age 88, passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on April 19, 1922, a son of J. Oscar and Ella (Jacobson) Stockstad. Â Alvin graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940. Â He was united in marriage to Verna L. Berg on August 19, 1942. Â Alvin served his...
M. Lucia ""Punky"" Gronbeck
Sep 12, 2010
Madison / La Crosse -- On Sunday, the 12th of September 2010, Punky took her last journey to be with her Lord. Punky was born Marian Lucia Weiss at home in a blizzard, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1923 to Edna and Otto Weiss. She attended Franklin elementary school and graduated from Logan High School Class of 1940....
Calvin L. Friske
Sep 11, 2010
  STOUGHTON- Calvin L. Friske, age 71, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Nazareth House in Stoughton surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Calvin was born on March 18, 1939, son of the late Rudolph and Esther (Zinke) Friske in Kendall, Wisconsin. Calvin married Barbara Snyder on June 29, 1963 and together raised their...
Sally Ethel Knight
Sep 10, 2010
Madison -- Sally Ethel (Reddell) Knight, age 88, passed away at HospiceCare on Friday, September 10, 2010. The former Sally Reddell was born in Dodgeville on February 15, 1922 to Lew Norris Reddell and Beatrice (Roach) Reddell. Her girlhood days were spent on the Reddell family farm in the Union Mills area of Dodgeville. She attended the Union...
William M. ""Bill"" Heidt
Sep 10, 2010
Madison -- William ""Bill"" Heidt, age 57, passed away on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Â He was born on July 9, 1953 in Madison, son of the late George and Josephine (Moulton) Heidt. Â He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Edgewood High School, graduating in 1972. Â He was employed as a clerk at the Sergeant at Arms office...
Gregory Michael Christopher Sheehan
Sep 9, 2010
Sun Prairie-Gregory Michael Christopher Sheehan passed away with his wife of 30 years, Luann, at his side on September 9, 2010 at the UW Hospital, Madison, Burn Center. He was born on November 23, 1948 in LaCrosse. Greg was formerly from LaCrosse and graduated from Logan High School, LaCrosse, class of 1966. He entered the Army in May 1967. He...
Nancy C. Wisersky
Sep 8, 2010
STOUGHTON -- Nancy C. Wisersky, age 77, passed away on September 8, at Sienna Crest, Fort Atkinson, WI. Â Nancy was born on November 2, 1932 in Des Plaines, Illinois, the daughter of Herman J. and Dorothea (Stroker) Carr. Â She graduated from Arlington Heights High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois in 1950. Â Nancy was united in marriage to Thomas...
Peter H. Davies
Sep 8, 2010
Madison -- Peter H. Davies, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, in Madison. He was born on June 26, 1970 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of James and Jo (Demoss) Davies. He is survived by his wife Niki Leicht; a son, Finn Leicht Davies; a brother, Joel Davies; a grandmother, Kathryn Demoss; uncle, Drew...
Carl R. Loper Jr.
Sep 7, 2010
MADISON -- Carl R. Loper, Jr., aged 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Meriter Hospital as a result of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Carl was born on July 3, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Carl and Valborg (Sundby) Loper. Faith and family were very important in Carl's life. He was married to his devoted wife,...
Susan Jean Taborsky
Sep 7, 2010
MADISON-Susan Jean Taborsky age 68, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly September 7th2010. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly A. Waldon Teague, her sons Lawrence Waldon III, Gerald Waldon and Mark  Waldon, their spouses, and 14 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Ann Egan, and brother Gerald J. Taborsky Jr. She is preceded in death by her...
Robert Glenn Johnson
Sep 7, 2010
MADISON - Robert G. Johnson, age 75 of Madison, died on Sept. 7, 2010 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Â Â Â He was born on May 30, 1935, in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late Harry C. and Frances E. (Dahlien) Johnson. Â His family moved to Duluth, Minn., where he graduated from East High School. He...
Dorothy L. Zekas
Sep 6, 2010
Madison -- Dorothy L. Zekas, age 93, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, in Oregon, WI. She was born on January 10, 1917 in Stevens Point, WI, the daughter of Henry and Bernice (Smith) Verweyst. She was united in marriage in 1944 to John Zekas in Madison.
Â
A beloved mother and grandmother, Dorothy dedicated her life to her...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
