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.
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. ...
Eleanor E. Griffith
Jan 22, 2010
Madison -- Eleanor E. Griffith, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the HospiceCare Facility with her loving family by her side. Â She was born on May 2, 19 19 in LaCrosse, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel (Madden) Campion. Â Eleanor was raised in and has been a lifelong resident of Madison . Â She...
Donna M. Kuntz
Jan 21, 2010
Stoughton- Donna M. Kuntz, age 58, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010. Â She is survived by four children, Peggy Jenson, Shawn (Samanthia) Kuntz, Steven R. Kuntz and Keith Nettum; four grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and relatives and friends. Â Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Betty Jenson; and a son, Jesse Nettum. Â ...
Vincent J. Endres
Jan 21, 2010
Waunakee - Vincent Joseph Endres, age 82, passed away on January 21, 2010, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, having never recovered from a fall 2 years earlier. Vincent was born February 13, 1927 to Helen Becker and Louis Endres in Waunakee, WI, the sixth of eleven children.
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Vincent met his future wife, Mary Joan Brinkman, on a...
Jean E. Forbess
Jan 21, 2010
Madison - Jean E. Forbess, age 82, died peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Walnut Grove Assisted Living Facility in Middleton after having been afflicted with Alzheimers for several years.
Jean Forbess was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on October 17, 1927, daughter of Carl and Elsie Johnson. She graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee in the class...
Dorothy Disrude
Jan 20, 2010
Madison- Dorothy Disrude, age 92, died quietly on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Sunny Hill Health Care Center. She was born in Stoughton on January 20, 1918 the daughter of Norwegian immigrants John and Hansina (Bothum) Olson. Dorothy enjoyed all things family and kept Norwegian traditions of food and art alive and well instilled in her family. She is survived...
George J. Buechner
Jan 19, 2010
WAUNAKEE - George J. Buechner, age 92, formerly of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center.
George was born April 23, 1917, the son of Michael and Mary (Hellenbrand) Buechner. George is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rosalia Ziegler. They were married in St. Bernard Catholic Church in Middleton, Oct. 2, 1940.
George...
McKinley J. Lukes
Jan 18, 2010
McKinley J Lukes, of Madison Wisconsin found his own finish line, January 18, 2010. Â Passionate, quick witted, intense, questioning, articulate, artistic, dramatic, piercing, brilliant -- Â loved and treasured by many. Â Born in Madison in 1986, an enthusiastic 2004 graduate of West High School and a 2008 honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire McKinley recently...
Vera Fannie Croner
Jan 18, 2010
VERA CRONER Â Madison - Vera Fannie Croner, longtime credit union executive, died Monday, January 18, 2010 in Madison. She was 89. Â Born in Stettin, Germany (now Poland) November 8, 1920, Vera was the only child of Max and Hedwig Croner, a German Jewish factory owner and his Gentile wife. She was just 10 years old when her school...
Kenneth Allen Buckley
Jan 17, 2010
Sun Prairie-Kenneth A. Buckley, age 88, passed away on January 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on Aug, 8, 1921 in DeForest the son of Albert & Mattie (Goodwin) Buckley. He was united in marriage to Helen Putnam on April 7, 1944. He was a veteran who served in WW II with the Army Air Corp...
Olaf 'Ole' Rustad
Jan 17, 2010
Olaf Ole' Rustad, age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â Olaf was born in Cottage Grove on February 18, 1927, a son of Martin and Johanna (Gyland) Rustad. Â He enlisted in the Navy on February 7, 1945 at the age of 17, and completed his boat training...
Don Allen Oberlander
Jan 17, 2010
Sun Prairie/Janesville- Don A. Oberlander age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on October 17, 1927 in New Ulm, MN the son of Henry & Huldah (Grussendorf) Oberlander. Don was united in marriage to Jean Klinder on July 14, 1951. He was a graduate of Owatonna, MN Senior High School,...
Kathleen A. Harms
Jan 16, 2010
Sarasota, FL / Madison, WI -- Kathleen A. ""Kathy"" Harms, age 73 was escorted by heavenly angels on Saturday, January 16, 2010, where God embraced her loving spirit and gave her the gift of eternal life. Â She was born on September 11, 1936 in Baraboo, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Neumann) Riley. Â In 1954, Kathy graduated from...
Herman S. Kinney
Jan 16, 2010
 Herman S. Kinney, age 88, died on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Herman was born in 1921 in Michigan. Herman was raised in Indiana, and also lived in Beloit, Illinois. He moved to Madison, Wisconsin in 1948 when he met and married Doris Barlow and raised their family. Herman served in the...
Bertha 'Bert' Netrefa
Jan 16, 2010
Bertha Bert' Netrefa, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Arthur, IL on October 11, 1918, the eighth child of William and Florence (Helton) Fore. Â On September 22, 1945, she was united in marriage to Raymond E. Netrefa in Arcola, IL. Â ...
Grace Ellen Cline Bohn
Jan 15, 2010
Madison -- Grace Ellen Cline Bohn, age 97, died on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Attic Angels in Madison. She was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1912, the eldest of 5 daughters born to Silas and Grace Shaw. Grace lived in Mexico for 9 years where her father was Superintendent of Mines and her mother home-schooled the girls until...
Georgene 'Jo' Quam
Jan 15, 2010
Georgene Jo' A. Quam, age 86, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Friday, January 15, 2010. Â She was born in Stoughton on July 17, 1923 a daughter of George and Gilma (Dahle) Erdahl. Â On June 19, 1943, she was united in marriage to Alfred J. Quam. Â She was an avid bowler and golfer, loved...
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