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 E. Dowling
Mar 29, 2010
MADISON/STOUGHTON -- Helen Elizabeth (Kellogg) Garrett Dowling, Age 85, passed away on Monday March 29, 2010 at  Stoughton  Hospital .  Helen was born on March 20, 1925 in  Antigo, WI , the daughter of Horace and Anna May (Rush) Kellogg. They moved to  Poynette , WI  where they lived on the Poynette Game Farm. ...
Zofia Sluzar French
Mar 29, 2010
Zofia ""Sue"" Ruth Sluzar French, 82, formerly of Manlius NY, died peacefully the morning of March 29, 2010, at Skaalen Home, Stoughton WI. Sue was born July 14, 1927 to Maria Andrusyszyn and Michael Sluzar in rural West Monroe (Union Settlement) NY and lived nearly all of her life in central New York state. Sue graduated from Central Square High...
Vi Paulson
Mar 28, 2010
Oregon- Vi Paulson, age 81, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 28, 2010 of natural causes. She was born in Burnett County on December 14, 1928. On December 10, 1946 Vi married Sidney Paulson. She enjoyed crafting and gardening. Vi was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Sidney; five children, Carol,...
Gerry D. Curtis
Mar 27, 2010
Madison -- Gerry D. Curtis, age 77, died on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on March 21, 1933, the youngest child of Laurence and Cecelia Ellerman, in Plum Lake, Wisconsin. Gerry graduated from Eagle River High School in 1950, and went on to further her education at MATC in Madison. She married...
Marjorie M. Johnson
Mar 27, 2010
Madison -- Marjorie passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 surrounded by those who loved and cared for her the most. She was born on November 22, 1918 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Mabel and Jens Jensen. While living in Chicago she met and married her husband, Gordon. They were married for fifty two years before he preceded her in...
Virginia Elaine Nelson
Mar 27, 2010
Virginia E. Nelson, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Brooklyn on December 8, 1920, a daughter of Byron and Gladys (Rollins) Hubbard. Â On November 16, 1940, she was united in marriage to Obert C. Nelson in Dubuque, Iowa. Â Together, they worked side by side on...
Lois M. Thies
Mar 26, 2010
Lois M. Thies, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Meriter Hospital. Â She was born September 12, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Minnie (Ryan) Landberg in Glenwood City, WI. Â Lois was a 1943 graduate of Glenwood City High School, and later received her teaching degree from River Falls State Teachers College, and her...
Audrey Roth
Mar 26, 2010
 Audrey (Jacobson) Roth, age 85, died on March 26,2010 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Lodi, WI where she resided for the past three years. She loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed by them: her husband James; her children Jennifer, Cynthia (Anita), James, Jr (LouAnn) and John (Shelly); her grandchildren Travis Lord (Jewell), Livia Wiemann (Sean),...
John C. Hartman
Mar 26, 2010
John C. Hartman, age 72, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer at his home in Stoughton on Friday, March 26, 2010. Â He was born in Chicago on June 17, 1937, a son of Charles and Kathleen (Doyle) Hartman. Â John served his country in the Air Force. Â On June 19, 1991, he married his best...
Kevin Gerald Hipwood
Mar 25, 2010
Kevin Gerald Hipwood, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2010, surrounded by his family. Â He was born on April 19, 1959 to the late Gerald and Lois (O'Neal) Hipwood. Â Kevin married the former Laurie J. Werla on August 2, 1980. Â Together they raised 3 children, son, Gregory Hipwood of Cottage Grove; daughters, Heather Hipwood of...
Ellsworth H. Swingen
Mar 25, 2010
Ellsworth H. Swingen, age 90, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on April 28, 1919, a son of Gilbert and Sena (Granrud) Swingen. Â Ellsworth served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII, as a member of the 99th bomber group, 416 squadron, in the Africa...
Edward Gene Meverden
Mar 25, 2010
Verona -- Edward ""Gene"" Meverden, age 78, died on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Four Winds Manor in Verona. He was born on December 10, 1931 to Edward and Ann ""Betty"" (Vieau) Meverden in Chicago, Illinois. Gene grew up in Algoma and graduated from Algoma High School. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Gene attended the University of...
Gilbert Louis Szymanski
Mar 25, 2010
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Sun Prairie-Gilbert L. ""Gil"" Szymanski, age 87 passed away on March 25, 2010. He was born on December 3, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Edward and Sophie (Krupke) Szymanski.
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Ruth Wells
Mar 22, 2010
Stoughton- Ruth Miller Wells, age 68, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â She was born in West Bend on April 20, 1941, a daughter of the late Elmer and Meta (Schloemer) Miller. Â On September 5, 1964, she was united in marriage to Harold Wells in Columbus, WI. Ruth enjoyed sewing and worked out...
Patricia Ellerton Duffie
Mar 21, 2010
Patricia Ellerton Duffie, 84, died in Madison on Sunday March 21, 2010. She was born on December 29, 1925, in Albany, N.Y., to Guy Douglas Ellerton and Olive Davison Ellerton. She grew up in Albany, NY, Burlington, VT, and Rensselaer, NY. Â Pat initially attended Syracuse University, NY, on a scholarship but transferred to Russell Sage College in Troy, NY,...
Stanley Charles DuRose Jr.
Mar 21, 2010
Madison -- Stanley C. DuRose Jr. at the age of 86, passed away at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Â Stanley was born on October 26, 1923 in Joliet, Montana to Stanley Sr. and Wilhelmena (Zwicky) DuRose. Â He and his family moved to Madison in 1926. Â Â Stanley was employed by the...
Simmie Lee Bryant, Sr.
Mar 20, 2010
Simmie Lee Bryant, Sr., age 79 passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010.Funeral Services will be held at NOON on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Second Baptist Church, 4303 Britta Parkway, Madison. Family will greet friends from 11:00 am until the time of service. Interment with military honors will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.Cress Funeral & Cremation Service6021 University Avenue, Madison(608)...
Casimir Radecki
Mar 19, 2010
Stoughton- Casimir Radecki, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Nazareth House. He was born on December 7, 1912 the son of Joseph and Katherine (Pagneski) Radecki. Cas was an avid gardener and enjoyed selling shrubbery to local homeowners. He is survived by his sister, Veronica Ahrens of California; sister-in-law, Elaine Radecki of Stoughton; and many...
Mabel Schultz
Mar 19, 2010
 Mabel Schultz, age 102, passed away into God's care on Friday, March 19, 2010 at Oakwood Village East.  She was born on May 21, 1907 in the Town of Berry, Cross Plains, the first-born of three daughters to Rudolph and Emma (Redders) Heintz.  The family moved to Madison in her early childhood. On June 27,1925, she married...
Ruth E. Kujath
Mar 18, 2010
MARSHALL  KUJATH, RUTH E.  Ruth E. Kujath, age 91, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 in her home. She was born December 26, 1918, in Madison, the daughter of Ben and Grace (Blucher) Goodwin.  On January 1, 1937, Ruth was united in marriage with Arnold Kujath who preceded her in death in 1998.  Prior to her retirement, Ruth had been employed...
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