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.

Richard ""Dick"" Dale Schmidt
Feb 28, 2010
Waunakee -- Richard D. Schmidt, age 83, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 28, 2010.Richard was born on June 4, 1926 in Silver Lake, Wisconsin, to George L. and Myrtle E. (Westlake) Schmidt. Â He married Esther I. Epping on July 21, 1951. Â In 1955 they moved to Waunakee where they raised...

Edna Helen Hobbins
Feb 28, 2010
Edna Helen Hobbins, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Bluffton.  She was born November 27, 1931 in Springfield, South Dakota to the late Henry and Henrietta Palsma. She was a member of the Low Country Presbyterian Church in Bluffton and former member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Madison. Edna is survived by...

John Francis Casey
Feb 27, 2010
Madison -- John Francis Casey, age 93, died on Saturday morning, February 27, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born into the Irish farming family of Bernard and Margaret (Coyle) Casey on February 20, 1917 in Pine Bluff, the seventh of ten children.
John attended Crestwood Elementary, and both West and Edgewood High Schools. He became...

Patricia Ann Williams
Feb 27, 2010
Madison, WI -- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Patricia Ann Williams passed away Friday, 26 February 2010, at the HospiceCare facility in Fitchburg, WI; she had been living in Madison, WI. Â She passed away as she had lived: Â peacefully, quietly, and with dignity. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Patricia was a wonderful woman: Â black, beautiful, and bright. Â She had big, pretty eyes, a...

Timothy ""Timmy"" J. Schaefer
Feb 27, 2010
Timothy (Timmy) -- Timmy Schaefer died peacefully in his sleep at home on February 27, 2010. He just celebrated his 53rd birthday on February 25th with friends and neighbors. Timmy was the son of Don and Marilyn Schaefer. He spent much of his life at Central Wisconsin Center and later was integrated into the Madison community. Timmy worked at the...
Eva Ann Peterson
Feb 26, 2010
Madison - Eva Ann Peterson, age 88, died at the Oakwood West nursing home on Friday, February 26, 2010. She was born in Winfield Township (near Reedsburg, WI) on September 20, 1921, the daughter of Anna (Pelton) and Claude Mundth. She attended a one-room elementary school and graduated from Reedsburg High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin...

David Wennen
Feb 26, 2010
MADISON - David Wennen, age 27, died Friday, Feb 26, 2010 after fighting a longtime battle with depression.
He was born on April 19, 1982 in Madison, the son of Bradley and Margaret Wennen. He graduated from UW Milwaukee with a BA in History in 2005 and received an Associate Degree in Electron Microscopy from MATC in 2007. He was employed...

Wesley J. ""Joe"" Merrick
Feb 26, 2010
MARSHALL-Wesley Joseph Merrick age 58 passed away Friday, February 26th due to cardiac arrest.
Joe was born June 29, 1951 in Springfield, Illinois. He was a loving father , grandfather, and a generous friend. Joe enjoyed traveling, live music, good food, and great times with family and friends. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his willingness...
Walter Samuel Zimmerman Sr.
Feb 26, 2010
Walter Samuel Zimmerman Sr. age 79, passed away on Fri. Feb. 26, 2010 at home after a long illness. He was born Oct. 12, 1930 to Samuel and Katherine (Disch) Zimmerman. Walter had served in the U.S. Army and was a long time Madison resident. He enjoyed his family, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. Walter is survived by his...

James L Schultz
Feb 25, 2010
Spring Green-James L. Schultz, age 57, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Heartland Country Village Nursing Home, Black Earth. He was born on June 11, 1952 in Neillsville the son of Alfred & Norma Schultz. In July of 1958 he came to live on the farm of Avery & Ardyth Rich along with his 2 brothers and sister....
Jane Cummings Anderson
Feb 24, 2010
MADISON - Jane Cummings Anderson, age 77, died on February 24, 2010, at Sunny Hill Health Care Center, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for a number of years.
She was born to John and LaJune Cummings on September 23, 1932 in Chicago, the city that she grew to love. Jane graduated from Fenger High School, and received a degree in elementary...
Ruth Elizabeth Ripp
Feb 24, 2010
Waunakee -- Ruth E. Ripp, age 67 passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Feburary 24, 2010. Â She was born on August 23, 1942, the daughter of Hardy and Evelyn (Dorn) Ripp. Â Private family services will be held.
Margaret C. Kelm
Feb 24, 2010
Margaret C. Kelm, age 69, passed away surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Â She was born in Monroe on August 18, 1940, a daughter of LaVerne and Ethel Rose (Flanagan) Daly. Â On October 3, 1959, she was united in marriage to Edward Kelm in Argyle. Â Margaret had a passion...
Philip R. Olson
Feb 24, 2010
Philip R. Olson, age 57, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Â He was born on January 21, 1953, the son of Lawrence and Berneice (Wenger) Olson in Monroe. Â Phil graduated from Brodhead High School in 1971. Â He attended and graduated from MATC in 1973 with an Associate Degree in...
Elaine M. Boyd
Feb 23, 2010
  MADISON - Elaine M Boyd, age 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 . Born June 6, 19 17 , in Park Falls , WI , the daughter of Ida and Norbert Mineau. Elaine was a very loving mother. She was patient, caring, and creative.  She loved to paint, sketch and cartoon ""Herman the Heron."" She was a great...
Zona Idell VandeBerg
Feb 23, 2010
Madison-Zona (Raine) VandeBerg died at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin following several years of struggling with Parkinson's disease. She was born on April 21, 1922 in Neillsville at the home of her parents, Alfred and Elsie Raine. She was baptized in the Neillsville Methodist Church, and was graduated as co-salutatorian of the Neillsville High School...
Edwin S. Gretebeck
Feb 23, 2010
Edwin Selmer Gretebeck, age 79 of Stoughton, Passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Stoughton Hospital.  He was born in Stoughton on November 17, 1930, a son of Selmer and Eleanor (Bratland) Gretebeck.  On July 11, 1953, he was united in marriage to Angeline Hull in Stoughton.  Edwin worked as a milk hauler for 52 years.  ...
Dorothy L. Peterson
Feb 23, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Dorothy Leona Peterson, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on September 24, 1917, the daughter of George and Esther (Gehrke) Yohn. Dorothy was united in marriage to Roy Peterson on June 17, 1942 in Columbus. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Dorothy...
Thomas V. Kremer
Feb 23, 2010
Madison -- Thomas V. Kremer, age 66, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at HospiceCare. He was born on September 2, 1943 to Edward and Zita (Kazmut) Kremer in Milwaukee. Tom graduated from Piux XI High School in Milwaukee and obtained his college degree attending night school at the age of 50 from Cardinal Stritch University. He served in the...
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