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.
Patrick James Saunders
Feb 15, 2010
Waunakee -- Patrick J. Saunders, age 52, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 15, 1957 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Richard and Donna (Meseberg) Saunders. Patrick graduated from Edgewood HS in 1975, and received a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from UW Madison in 1989....
Anne Layton
Feb 12, 2010
Anne Layton, age 92, died on Friday, February 12, 2010. Â Anne was born on February 8, 1918 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to loving parents, Isaac and Clara Cohen. Â After graduating from Washington High School, Anne worked as a bookkeeper for a wholesale meat business. Â Anne met and married the love of her life, Charles Layton; together they established a warm...
William Karl Ackermann
Feb 11, 2010
WILLIAM KARL ACKERMANN died peacefully on February 11, 2010 of natural causes at Oakwood Village in Madison. He was born January 18, 1918 in Oshkosh, Wis., the first of three sons, to Karl and Marie (nee Stein) Ackermann. Bill completed high school in Fond du Lac, Wis., and graduated from Oshkosh Teachers College before being drafted into the U.S. Army...
Martha Thorne Sorensen
Feb 11, 2010
Martha Sorensen passed away on Thurs. Feb. 11, 2009. Martha Sorensen was born on September 12, 1934, starting life as Marcia Graham. Â As an infant, she was adopted by Louise and Clarence Thorne as their only child. Though the family moved around quite a bit, she called Crystal Lake, Michigan her home. Â As a young woman, Martha attended...
Charles Ruth Smith
Feb 11, 2010
The world became a different place when it lost Port Neches resident Charles Ruth (Blackmon) Smith on February 11, 2010 to an illness she faced in the same manner she did all adversities -- with self determination, dignity and quiet fortitude. The world somehow became less genteel, less courageous.
To the many people who loved her, she was known by many...
Betty Anne Antonie
Feb 10, 2010
Betty Anne Antonie, age 86, died Wednesday February 10, 2009 Â surrounded by her family at Girlie's Manor, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Betty was born November 16, 1923 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Heinrich. Betty and her younger brother, Richard, grew up in Oneida, Wisconsin where their parents operated a grocery store. When Betty was...
James 'Jim' Stanley Butler
Feb 9, 2010
James Jim' S. Butler, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Â He was born in Madison on May 29, 1945, a son of Stanley and Marion (White) Butler. Â Jim attended St. James Grade School and graduated from Central High School in Madison. Â Jim served his country in the Air...
David Carl Jefferson
Feb 9, 2010
Madison -- David Carl Jefferson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg after a long battle with lung cancer. His son and daughter were by his side when the Lord called him home.
David was born on October 9, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio the son of E.L. and Freida (Roth) Jefferson. Along with...
Clarence R. Meinholz
Feb 9, 2010
Middleton-Clarence R. Meinholz, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at his home. Clarence was born on March 7, 1957 in Madison, the son of Martin Sr. and Rosalia (Schroeder) Meinholz. He was a 1975 graduate of Middleton High School. Clarence had several jobs, including building silos for Kast Rite Silos. He was an expert trap shooter, earning several...
Kurt A. Felio
Feb 6, 2010
Stoughton- Kurt A. Felio, age 53, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born in Stoughton on July 5, 1956 the son of Leander and Alda May (Veland) Felio. Kurt worked for Stoughton Trailers for many years. He is survived by three children, Lee (Missy), Heidi (Josh) Helfand and Katie (Drew Smith); their mother, Sherrie; three grandchildren, Kaeli,...
The Rev. Msgr. William De Bock
Feb 6, 2010
MADISON -Â Â Â The Rev. Monsignor William De Bock, age 86, died Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born in Beloit, on October 25, 1923, the son of Joseph K. De Bock and Celeste Maria Dupon, both immigrants from East Flanders, Belgium. He attended Brother Dutton School in Beloit, St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, and the Catholic University of America in...
Carol Ann Howell
Feb 5, 2010
Madison -- Carol Ann Howell, age 75 passed away at her home on Friday, February 5, 2010 with her family by her side.  She was born on October 7, 1934 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin the daughter of George and Helen (Seidel) Gahan.  Known to her family as Pretty Grandma, she treasured her weekly PG days with her grandsons and phone conversations with her...
Mabel T. Tveit
Feb 5, 2010
Waunakee -- Mabel T. Tveit, age 91, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, February 5, 2010, at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. She was born on July 26, 1918 in Arena, Wisconsin to Henry and Hannah (Wilkinson) Helgeson. Mabel was united in marriage to Johnnie Tveit on January 21, 1938. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, sewing, spending...
Virginia M. Williams
Feb 5, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Virginia M. Williams (Nee Healy), age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on May 3, 1922, to Irvin and Ethel (Atkinson) Healy. Virginia graduated from Cambria High School and the Milwaukee Accredited School of Cosmetology, Madison. She was united in marriage to Le...
LeRoy V. Gullings
Feb 5, 2010
Wausau/Madison - LeRoy V. Gullings, age 90, died Fri. Feb. 5, 2010, at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center Madison.He was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Wheaton, Minnesota, to the late Ingeman and Augusta (Peterson) Gullings. Â Â Roy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1943 and married Nancy Millard on June...
Allison Lee Head
Feb 5, 2010
Madison -- Allison Lee Head, age 40 died Friday, February 5, 2010.
Allison was born on December 12, 1969 to Frederick (Sabine) Henckel, Rhinelander and Carol (John) Kametler, Oshkosh.
Allison is survived by her sons Kyle, Karson, and Carter, Mt Vernon, brother Brett Henckel, Antigo, sister Kristi (Modou) Colley, Oshkosh, nieces and nephews, Cooper and Alexis Henckel, Rhinelander, Savanah and...
Marilyn P. Martin
Feb 4, 2010
 Madison -- Marilyn P. Martin, age 82, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 4, 2010 .  She was born in Mauston, Wis. on October 20th,1927 to Ray and Adelaide (Godfrey) Pride, graduated from West High School in 1945 and attended the University of Wisconsin (Kappa Delta).  Marilyn was a gentle spirit who was quick to...
James 'Jim' A. Borland
Feb 3, 2010
Borland, James A. Jim' Mesa, AZ-James A. Borland Jim' age 75, of Mesa Arizona, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Hospice of the Valley, Gilbert AZ. He was born March 28, 1934 in Madison WI, the son of Marion and Marjorie (Harper) Borland. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Gunderson: son, Todd Borland; three grandchildren, Deborah Borland,...
Verena M. Grosse
Feb 2, 2010
Verena M. Grosse, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. She was born to Werner and Mary Wipperfurth on May 7, 1922, and raised on a farm near Waunakee. She met the love of her life, Wilfred Grosse, at a dance in Springfield Corners. They were married on May 25,1944 at St. John's...
Martha Ann Hornbeck
Feb 2, 2010
Madison -- Martha Ann Hornbeck, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on June 24, 1928, the daughter of Thor and Naomi (Bogardus) Shakstad. Martha was united in marriage to Robert Hornbeck on April 30, 1960. Martha is survived by her son, Robert Hornbeck; grandchildren, Keith Benson, Tyson, Tylon...
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