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.
Peter Hadley Pierce
Jun 20, 2010
McFarland- Peter Hadley Pierce, 86, died Sunday, June 20, 2010. He was born in Elkhorn, WI, on Jan. 25, 1924 to Henry and Ella Jo (Hadley) Pierce, graduated from Fond du Lac High School, and attended college at UW-Madison, Dartmouth (navy V-12 program), and Oregon State University. He was commissioned an ensign at Columbia University, serving during WWII on the...
Margaret M. Hilgendorf
Jun 20, 2010
Margaret M. ( Austin) Hilgendorf, passed away on Sunday, June 20th, 2010 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. Â She was born in the town of Vermont, to the late Fred and Mary (Handel) Austin On February 19th, 1921. She married Ervin P. Hilgendorf on August 27th, 1940. Â Margaret is survived by 3 daughters,...
Donald D. Corcoran
Jun 20, 2010
Middleton -- Donald D. ""Doc"" Corcoran, age 82, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 . Â He was born on June 8, 19 28 in Madison, the son of Jack and Lottie (Haakenstad) Corcoran. Â Doc served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. Â For many years, Doc and Jim Schultz were business partners...
Marian Onsrud
Jun 19, 2010
Stoughton- Marian Onsrud left this world on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in her beloved home encircled by the love of her dear ones. Marian was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Luella and Arthur Anderson. She moved to Utica as a teenager and attended Stoughton High School. There she met the love of her life, Richard Onsrud. They were...
Vivian J. Zimdars
Jun 19, 2010
Madison -- Vivian J. Zimdars, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Â She was born on June 1, 1941 in Madison, the daughter of Herbert and Ruth (Zabel) Zimdars. Â She will be dearly missed by her two brothers; David (Jean) Zimdars and Paul (Kristine) Zimdars, four nieces and nephews; Tyler (Nikki) Zimdars, Laraine Zimdars, and...
Catherine Mary Henry
Jun 18, 2010
Madison - Catherine M. Henry, age 85, passed away on Friday June 18, 2010 at Oakwood Village West. Â Born in Milwaukee WI on July 19, 1924, she was the daughter of Stephen and Elsie Mueller. In February 1949 she married James W. Henry. Â Catherine graduated from Cudahy High School in 1942 and received her BA in Journalism from...
Dennise Joy Athnos
Jun 18, 2010
Stoughton- Dennise Joy Athnos, age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2010. She was born on November 21, 1941, the daughter of Richard and Constance (Kahl) Bremner.  Our mother is now radiant in Heaven, surrounded by those she loved and by those she longed to meet. We cherish the memory of her vibrant and exotic spirit. Like the...
Betty W. Mortimore
Jun 17, 2010
Stoughton- Betty W. Mortimore died peacefully at age 84 on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Nazareth Health & Rehab Center in Stoughton. She was born Betty Ruth Watts to Ruth Margaret Peach and John Easton Watts on December 14, 1925 in Belleville, Illinois. Betty married Roy Henry Mortimore on June 7, 1946 in Lamoni, Iowa which became her home for...
Constance F. Gibson
Jun 17, 2010
Constance F. Gibson, age 86, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Fitchburg. Â She was born July 12, 1923, in Madison, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Marx) Furey. Â She was a member of the Lake View Moravian Church, the church choir and the Women of the Moose. Â On December 22, 1942, she was united in marriage with...
Clifford W. Bowers
Jun 16, 2010
 Madison -- Clifford W. ""Bud"" Bowers, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 .  Cliff is being mourned by his cherished wife, sons, family and friends.  He was born in 1923 to Clifford and Myra Bowers in Cuba City , raised in Fennimore and Monford.  Farming with his brother, Bob (Ardy) and sisters, Dolly...
Ida Swarsensky
Jun 15, 2010
MADISON - Ida Swarsensky, wife of Manfred Swarsensky, founding Rabbi of Temple Beth El in Madison, died Tuesday morning, June 15, 2010. Â She was 92 years old. Â Ida Swarsensky was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 22, 1918. Â She was the youngest of the four daughters of William and Gussie (Sawyer) Weiner. Â She graduated from two...
Mikayla Grace Terrill
Jun 15, 2010
McFarland- Mikayla Grace Terrill was born on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 11:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI to parents Mike and Melissa Terrill of McFarland, WI. She weighed 1 pound 5.5 ounces and was 12 inches long. Mikayla's family was blessed with 36 hours with her, before she went to her heavenly home at 11:30 a.m....
Russell D. Hyatt
Jun 12, 2010
Madison-Russell D. Hyatt, age 72, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. He was born on May 22, 1938, in the Township of New Haven, Adams County the son of Fay & Sylvia (Everson) Hyatt. Russell was united in marriage Lorna Lansing until her death and he later married Marjorie Hoffman and she survives. He retired...
Shane A. Corning
Jun 11, 2010
Sun Prairie- Shane A. Corning, age 23, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1987 in Fullerton , CA the son of Clifford Corning & Patricia (Loden) Banks . Shane was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ashley Phillips on Oct 8, 2008. He was employed with the...
Scott Allen Halverson
Jun 11, 2010
Madison -- Scott Allen ""Scooter"" Halverson, age 31, died from heart failure on Friday, June 11, 2010. He was born on August 29, 1978, the son of Craig Allen Halverson and Constance (Braunschweig) Halverson. Scott is survived by his daughter, Savana Halverson; mother, Constance Halverson; father, Craig Halverson; sister, Rebecca Halverson; brother-in-law, Kelly Schlicht; nephew, Kristian Schlicht; and numerous aunts,...
Chee Chung Leung
Jun 11, 2010
Chee Chung Leung passed away on June 11, 2010 after a short, but valiant, battle with pancreatic cancer.  His death occurred quickly after returning from a recent visit with family and friends in Hong Kong.  Mr. Leung, who  became a naturalized United States citizen in 1999, was the patriarch of the Leung family who have owned and...
James F. Vincent, Sr.
Jun 9, 2010
Madison lost one of its most enthusiastic citizens Wednesday. James Franklin Vincent Sr. passed away comfortably in his sleep at 3:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann, his brother, Jack, four sons and their families: Jim Jr. (Carole), sons Kerwin and Torrance; Tom (Laura) and son Edward; David (Michele) and children...
Gerald 'Jerry' Johnson
Jun 6, 2010
Gerald L. Jerry' Johnson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Verona. Â He was born in Elroy on January 16, 1931, a son of Leonard and Myrtle (Wood) Johnson. Â He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Wangen on September 10, 1955 in LaCrosse. Â Jerry served his country in the Army during the Korean...
Claude Adams Taylor, M.D. Jr.
Jun 6, 2010
Madison - Claude Adams Taylor, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2010, surrounded by his family at HospiceCare Madison following a short illness. Â He was born on July 28, 1930, in the rural town of Morning View in Kenton County, Kentucky to Claude and Clara (Maddox) Taylor. Â He completed his pre-medical work and a...
Frank B. Breitzke
Jun 6, 2010
Breitzke, Frank B.
Madison-Even though unexpected. Frank B. Breitzke passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 6, 2010. He was born December 9, 1948 in Madison, to Melvin W. Breitzke and Elvira J. (Taylor) Breitzke, they preceded him in death. Frank was a free spirit, he lived life the way he wanted and was not...
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