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.
Earl G. Miller
Feb 2, 2010
Waunakee -- Earl G. Miller, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 8, 19 46 , in Madison, the son of James ""Jack"" and Lorna (Krueger) Miller. Earl proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a very active member of...
Mary Elizabeth Hangen Agee
Feb 2, 2010
Middleton, WIAgee, Mary Elizabeth Hangen died February 2, 2010 in Middleton, WI.  Mary was born June 6, 1921 in Wellington, KS. She was the only child of Ralph & Leona (Stultz) Hangen.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Miles Agee, Jr., DVM, and her youngest child, Julia. She is survived by her children, Ralph Agee (Launi) of Madison, VA,...
Bernadette Wilhelm
Feb 2, 2010
Madison -- Bernadette ""Bunny"" Wilhelm, age 97 passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Avalon Senior Care. Â She was born on November 20, 19 12 in Sun Prairie, the daughter of John Francis and Katherine (Mautz) Larme. Â Bunny grew up in Belleville , Wisconsin . Â On August 24, 19 46 Bunny was united in marriage to...

Colleen J. Hove
Feb 1, 2010
PORTAGE  HOVE, COLLEEN J.  Colleen J. Hove, age 70, died Monday, February 1, 2010 in Wyocena. She was born January 19, 1940, in Madison, the daughter of Kenneth and June (Hansen) Thompson. Colleen had been employed by Comfort Inn as a hostess. On July 16, 1960, Colleen was united in marriage with George Hove in Middleton.  In addition to...

George F. Clayton
Jan 31, 2010
George F. Clayton, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Madison, WI. He was born on July 6, 1922 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of George H. and Mabel (Parr) Clayton.
George was a Mechanical Engineer who attended UW-Madison and proudly served in the US Navy during...

Emily M. Lombardo
Jan 31, 2010
Emily ""Lee"" Lombardo, age 86, passed away on January 31, 2010, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Â She was born Emily Daulis in Mount Carmel, PA, the daughter of Frank Daulis and Barbara Anuzis. Â She was married to Mariano David Lombardo (who passed away in August of 2007) in July of 1953. Â They lived in...

David S. Starczynski
Jan 31, 2010
MADISON/ VERONA - David S. Starczynski, age 59, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at HospiceCare. David was born May 13, 1950, in Madison, the son of Stanley and Josephine (Marty) Starczynski. Raised in Dodgeville, David was a graduate of Dodgeville High School in 1968. He was a longtime resident of Verona having worked at Carnes Company for 35...

Bruce Allen Sutherland
Jan 31, 2010
Sun Prairie-Bruce Allen Sutherland, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2010 in Searcy, Ark while visiting his uncle. He was born on November 13, 1949 in Madison the son of Elmer & Alice (Thompson) Sutherland. Bruce was a graduate of Madison East High School, Class of 1968. He was a proud veteran who served with the U.S. Army...
Janice Smedal
Jan 29, 2010
Janice Ruth Smedal, age 76, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on July 19, 1933, a daughter of Henry and Alta (Herron) Kirby. Â In 1955, she was united in marriage to David Smedal. Â Janice graduated from UW Madison School of Nursing, and worked as a Registered...

Sylvia McLean Saecker
Jan 29, 2010
Madison - Sylvia McLean Saecker, age 94, died on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Wynwood West in Madison. She was born on March 5, 1915 to William and Elizabeth (Logan) McLean in Constantine, Michigan.
Sylvia was united in marriage to William Ziebell Saecker on June 15, 1941, and he preceded her in death in 1985. Sylvia attended the University of Wisconsin...

John Walter Weinstock
Jan 29, 2010
Sun Prairie-John W. Weinstock, age 42, passed away of natural causes at his home on Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born on December 18, 1967 in Elmhurst, Illinois the son of Raymond & Roma (Rudelis) Weinstock. John was united in marriage to Jeanette Lynn Schuetz on August 13, 2005 and this marriage was blessed with a son...
Betty Jane Wade
Jan 28, 2010
Madison - Jane (Betty) Katherine Gavitt WADE died January 28, 2010, at the home of her son Dave and his wife Marleen Wade under the care of Hospice. Betty was born July 20, 1921 to Arthur W. and Katherine (White) Gavitt in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Austin High School and worked as a sales clerk at Madigan's...
Jeanette M. Diederich
Jan 27, 2010
Diederich, Jeanette M. Â MADISON/WAUNAKEE -- Jeanette M. Diederich, age 90, of Madison/Waunakee, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Waunakee Manor. Â She was born on September 3, 1919 to Joseph and Theresa Endres. Â Jeanette married Elmer O. Bube on June 5, 1947 and Elmer passed away on November 16, 1982. Â She married Meinrad Diederich...
Gretchen A. Ziebell
Jan 26, 2010
Gretchen A. Ziebell, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born September 15, 1916 in Wausau, the daughter of Clifford and Grace (Panabaker) Phelps.  Gretchen was united in marriage to Carl  G. Ziebell  in Wausau on July 15th, 1939.  They shared 65 loving years together.  ...
Sandra E. Anderson
Jan 25, 2010
Stoughton- Sandra E. Marthaler Anderson, age 58, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 after an extended illness. She was born in Beaver Dam on October 26, 1951, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Wendt) Marthaler. Sandi graduated from Beaver Dam High School. Along with her first husband, Tim Teichmiller, they owned and operated retail stores in Beaver Dam for...
Francisco Orlando Canto
Jan 25, 2010
If we are going to tell the story of life, then let us begin at the birth of Francisco Orlando Canto, during the year 1928 in the small town of Sagua La Grande, Cuba. For the first 34 years of his life, we have but fragments, photos forever capturing him at his cornerstones: Orlando as a child, standing with his...
Margaret J. Lanham
Jan 24, 2010
Meg passed away peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2010, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Larry; daughters, Margot, Rita and Grace; sisters, Patti (Art) Peterson and Nancy (Mike) Sheahan; brothers, Tim (Sally) Riordan, Jim (Kathy) Riordan and Dennis (Terry) Riordan; sisters-in-law, Connie (Richard) Allen and Carolyn Lanham; brother-in-law, Charlie (Theresa) Lanham; 24 nieces and nephews and 38...
Gerhardt R. Hillmer
Jan 23, 2010
Madison -- Gerhardt R. Hillmer, age 91, died peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at UW Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1918 in Sodus, Michigan to E. Walter and Martha Wietzke Hillmer. Gerhardt's greatest joys were his faith and his family. He was a scholar who loved literature, linguistics and music. As a parish pastor, he...
Bernadine L. Stout
Jan 23, 2010
Bernadine L. Stout, age 84, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 in Spring Green, surrounded by her family. She was born December 11, 1925, in Richland County, the daughter of James and Sarah (Sugden) Banker. Prior to her retirement in 1985, Bernadine had been employed by Oscar Mayer for over 29 years. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and reading. ...
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