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.
Dr. Horace Kent Tenney III
Jul 25, 2010
Dr. Horace Kent Tenney III, known as ""Hod"", Â a prominent Madison pediatrician, former medical director of the state Bureau of Children's Special Health Care Needs, and artisan, died on July 25 at the age of 88. Â His family lost a quiet and steady guiding light in their lives. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dr. Tenney was born in 1921 in...
Mearl B. Waldsmith
Jul 24, 2010
Marshall-Mearl B. Waldsmith, age 45, passed away on Sat., July 24, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long battle with heart disease. Mearl was born on May 30, 1965 in Baraboo, the son of Ramona Waldsmith. Mearl was employed with Appliances Products as an industrial painter. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and watching the Packer's especially with his brother Clint....
James J. Lobenstein
Jul 24, 2010
Deerfield- James J. Lobenstein, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. Â He was a loving husband and dedicated father. Â Jim worked hard all of his life and never complained about his job, he enjoyed driving truck for Tom Gullickson and Sons for 43 years. Â He loved...
Judith Ann Marble
Jul 24, 2010
Judith A. ""Judy"" (Sullins) Marble, age 63, passed away July 24, 2010. She was born June 15, 1947, in Madison, the daughter of William and Ruth (Walrath) Sullins. Judy grew up in Madison around a loving and supportive family. She was active in the Special Olympics, winning many medals and certificates in karate, relay races and other sporting events. Judy...
Tan C. Lewis
Jul 23, 2010
Madison-Tan C. Lewis, age 28, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1982 in Hollywood, CA the son of Paul & Susan Lewis. This past April 12th he was united in marriage to April Berlanga. Tan was employed with Best Buy as a Instillation/Technician. He attended Blackhawk Technical College,...
Jack H. Maxfield
Jul 22, 2010
Madison -- Jack H. Maxfield, age 95, died on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Indianapolis Heart Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on July 1, 1915 in Plover, Wisconsin, the son of Julian F. and Jennie (Hardacker) Maxfield. On August 15, 1937, he married Barbara Mason of Whitehall, Wisconsin, who preceded him in death on February 12, 1968....
Helen L. Endres
Jul 22, 2010
Waunakee/Sun Prairie  Helen L (O'Leary) Endres, age 87, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday July 22, 2010.  Helen was born in Rosemount MN, and grew up in Watertown, MN.  She graduated in 1945 from the College of St. Catharine's in St. Paul as a Registered Nurse.  Helen's profession brought her to meet and...
Doris C. Beatty
Jul 21, 2010
Madison -- Doris Caroline Angermeyer Beatty died peacefully during prayer with family on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Fairhaven retirement center in Whitewater. She was born December 23, 1920 to Carolina and Albert Angermeyer in Neenah. She had an older brother, Howard, who is deceased, and a younger sister, Carol Miller.
Doris grew up in Neenah where she graduated from high...
Bernard J. Pregler
Jul 20, 2010
Madison-Bernard J. Pregler, age 92, died peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Belmont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Madison. Bernie was born on April 14, 1918 in Madison. He was the youngest child of Martin and Louisa (Gross) Pregler. He attended St. James School and later attended night school for his high school diploma. He married Agnes Schnurbusch...
Sylvia Tackowiak
Jul 19, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Sylvia Tackowiak, age 90, having entered eternal life on Monday, July 19, 2010, wishes to thank God for her first day on earth, March 2, 1920, and her late parents Mary Ann and Valentine, who offered seven brothers and sisters, the gift of life and habits of love and compassion. Her academic life skills began...
Margaret Dorothy Fillnow
Jul 19, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Margaret Dorothy Fillnow, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, Wisconsin. She was born on April 3, 1920, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Nicholas and Mildred (Boltz) Marx. Margaret was united in marriage to Roy Fillnow on September 7, 1946 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. She...
Thelma 'June' Viehdorfer
Jul 19, 2010
Thelma 'June' Viehdorfer, age 90, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 19, 2010 at Harmony Living in McFarland.  She was born in Fort Atkinson on December 26, 1919, a daughter of James and Mabel (Callaway) Markley.  On March 26, 1945, she was united in marriage to Calvin M. Viehdorfer.  June loved the outdoors, working in...
Gary D. Justeson
Jul 17, 2010
Gary D. Justeson, age 69, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, July 17, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg surrounded by his loving family following a battle with kidney cancer. He was born on April 19, 1941 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Mabel C. (Hagen) and Nels M. Justeson. In 1959, Gary graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He...
Nancy L. Laufenberg
Jul 17, 2010
Waunakee- Nancy L. Laufenberg age 68, passed away on Saturday July 17, 2010 surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer. Â Nancy was born on May 27, 1942 in Martinsville the daughter of Nick and Helen (Frederich) Bram. On January 12, 1963 she married Ken Laufenberg in St. Martin's Church, Martinsville. They had two children, Suzy...
Doris C. Ardelt
Jul 16, 2010
Madison - Doris C. Ardelt of All Saints Retirement Center, passed away on Friday July 16, 2010 at Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare at age 84. She was born in Hazelton North Dakota, on Sep 23, 1925, to Arno and Melinda Capelle and later moved to Plymouth. Â She was a graduate of Whitewater University with a major in business,...
Lorraine I. Ingersoll
Jul 16, 2010
Stoughton- Lorraine I. Ingersoll, age 78, died on Friday, July 16, 2010, from the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Â She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on January 28, 1932, to Robert and Nilda Kezar. Â Lorraine graduated from Hibbing High School in Minnesota and did secretarial work before marring Fred Ingersoll 57 years ago in Minneapolis. Â Lorraine...
Dorothy J. Osterberg
Jul 15, 2010
Stoughton- Dorothy J. Osterberg, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Â She was born in Stoughton on December 4, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Louise (Peterson) Hoff. Â Dorothy was a life long resident of Stoughton. Â She worked at the Truck Stop at Highway N and Interstate 90...
Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman
Jul 15, 2010
Waunakee -- Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman, age 48, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Â He was born on September 7, 1961in Baraboo, the son of Paul and Donna (Koehler) Harman. Â Throughout his childhood he enjoyed spending time on the Harman family farm. Â On August...
Francis G. Melaas
Jul 14, 2010
Stoughton- Francis G. Melaas, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on November 18, 1928 the son of Joseph and Geda (Spilde) Melaas. Â Fran was a life long resident of Stoughton, graduating from Stoughton High School. Â He worked for Danco Prairie Farm Service for 27 years, retiring in 1993. Â ...
Constance Marie Wenzel
Jul 14, 2010
Sun Prairie-Constance M. Wenzel, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Willows Nursing & Rehab. Center, Sun Prairie. She was born on October 24, 1939 in Union Center, WI the daughter of William & Thelma (Schneider) Stull. Constance was united in marriage to Donald Wenzel. She was employed with American Family Insurance for over...
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