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.

Susan  Lois Hartzheim

Susan Lois Hartzheim

Oct 26, 2008

Cambridge/Shawano, WI -- Susan Lois Hartzheim, age 60, passed away on Sunday October 26, 2008.  She was born in Houghton, MI on March 15, 1948, the daughter of John and Elaine (Koske) LaRue.  Susan married Michael Hartzheim on June 28, 1969.  While raising her family she attended UW Stevens Point.  Susan obtained a Bachelor's degree in education in 1988 and...

Robert E. ""Buck"" Kalhagen

Robert E. ""Buck"" Kalhagen

Oct 26, 2008

McFarland- Robert E. Kalhagen, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital due to complications of surgery.  He was born in Madison on January 24, 1932 the son of Alfred and Thelma (Hanson) Kalhagen.  On November 22, 1950 he married Marilyn Martin.  Bob worked for Badger Petroleum Company, Bierleys Soda Company and Ohio Medical.  He...

Frances  M. Johnson

Frances M. Johnson

Oct 23, 2008

Madison -- Frances M. Johnson, age 89, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by Lester, her husband of 54 years; her daughter, Melanie Heald; her parents, Jennie and Sigfrid Monson; her brother, Kenneth Monson, who died in the Battle of the Bulge; and a sister, Genevieve Nelson. Survivors are her...

Delbert  E. Carter

Delbert E. Carter

Oct 23, 2008

Nekoosa, Wi -Del Carter, 72, died Thursday, October 23, 2008, at UW Madison Hospital, after a brief illness. Born December 26, 1935, in Rockford, son of Jay and Ruby (Hessinger) Carter. He attended Forreston High School and proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War. Del was an owner/operator of his own trucking business for more than 30 years...

Kathleen  Marie Gullixson

Kathleen Marie Gullixson

Oct 21, 2008

MARSHALL Kathleen M. Gullixson, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 11, 1959, in Madison, the daughter of George and Ledra (Emberson) Mohrmann. Kathleen was united in marriage to Timothy Gullixson on Sept. 5, 1987, in Sun Prairie. She was employed for...

Eddy  A. Tavarez

Eddy A. Tavarez

Oct 21, 2008

  Madison--Eddy Antonio Tavarez, age 60, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1948 the son of the late Modesto and Silfrida (Soler) Tavarez. Eddy graduated from high school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He then attended Jr. College and earned a degree in Industrial Mechanics. Eddy was a great baseball fan....

Karen  V. Jones

Karen V. Jones

Oct 21, 2008

Jones, Karen

Stoughton- Karen V. Jones, age 83, passed away at her home in Stoughton surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. She was born in Stoughton on January 29, 1925, a daughter of the late Emil Conrad and Florence Hazel (Long) Erickson. She was united in marriage to Warden Jones on February 17, 1946 in Madison. Karen...

Mary  Jane Combs

Mary Jane Combs

Oct 21, 2008

Mary Jane Combs, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2008 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Mary Jane was born April 7, 1941, in Madison, WI, the daughter of O.B. and Mabel (Van Abel) Combs. She graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1959 and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1963, and began her...

Howard  Emil Hoveland

Howard Emil Hoveland

Oct 21, 2008

MADISON- Howard Emil Hoveland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, age 77, passed away in the company of his family in Madison on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, from pneumonia. He was born on September 2, 1931, the son of Emil and Caroline (Weishaar) Hoveland, and lived in Madison his entire life. Howard graduated from Madison East High School in...

Frances  L. Grimm

Frances L. Grimm

Oct 20, 2008

Sun Prairie-Frances   L . Grimm, age 80, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison.  She was born on December 26, 1927 in Milwaukee the daughter of Frank & Gertrude (Brady) Ryan.  Frances was united in marriage to Gerald Fredrick Grimm on October 15, 1949 in Milwaukee and they enjoyed over 58 years of marriage until his...

Virgnia A. ""Ginny"" Wichita

Virgnia A. ""Ginny"" Wichita

Oct 20, 2008

Virginia A. ""Ginny"" Wichita , age 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Madison . She was born on February 24, 19 48 in Honolulu , Hawaii . Ginny was a group leader for the NAMI organization, and won their 2008 volunteer of the year award. She was very active in Polynesian dancing throughout her life, and was involved...

G.  Edward Gaskill

G. Edward Gaskill

Oct 20, 2008

Glenn ""Ed"" Gaskill, age 62, died on Monday, October 20, 2008 in Madison of complications from heart surgery.  Ed was born on March 22, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois.  He grew up in Madison; attended West High School and played football earning all-city honors.  Ed attended the University of Wisconsin, played football and became active in national politics, after college he...

Douglas  Earl Lockman

Douglas Earl Lockman

Oct 20, 2008

Sun Prairie- Douglas E. Lockman, age 56, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008 surrounded by his family after a long battle with colon cancer.  Doug was born on April 3, 1952 in Madison, WI.  He attended DeForest High School and MATC.  He lived most of his life in Sun Prairie.  Doug was united in marriage to Lora Grenier on...

Sally  M. Rortvedt

Sally M. Rortvedt

Oct 19, 2008

MadisonSally M. Rortvedt passed away at the age of 103 on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center, Madison. Sally lived independently until the age of 100. She was born on August 15, 1905 in Highland, WI to Joseph and Mathilda (Lamke) Podhaler.   Sally was a licensed beautician for 40 years, spending 15 years of that time at...

Amy  Beth Wethal

Amy Beth Wethal

Oct 19, 2008

Wethal, Amy

Stoughton- Amy B. Wethal, age 48 of Brooklyn, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born in Stoughton on June 7, 1960, a daughter of Lee and Edith (Olson) Swenson. She married Robert Wethal in June of 2007. Amy worked as a nurse's aid at numerous nursing facilities in and...

David  Glen Pilger

David Glen Pilger

Oct 18, 2008

Sun Prairie- David G. Pilger, age 55, died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Columbia County.  He was born on May 12, 1953 in Beardstown, IL the son of Daryle H. & H. Maxine (Davis) Pilger.  A loving husband and caring father, David was united in marriage to Claudia Calder on August 17, 1974. Where...

Wilbert  F. Herrling

Wilbert F. Herrling

Oct 16, 2008

Wilbert F. (Nifty) Herrling age 95, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2008 with his loving family by his side.    Wilbert was born on April 14, 1913 to Charles and Ida (Dresen) Herrling.   Wilbert started his career working at Wolff Kubly and Hirsig in the heating and air conditioning department.   He later went into business on his...

Leland  G. Hack

Leland G. Hack

Oct 16, 2008

Stoughton- Leland G. Hack, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008.  He was born on October 6, 1934, the son of Leland and Edith (Payne) Hack.  Leland married Janet Kelley on September 22, 1962 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church on Atwood Avenue.  Sonny worked for 10 years at Sunby Sand and Gravel before retiring after 25 years as...

Elizabeth ""Betty"" Jane Motl

Elizabeth ""Betty"" Jane Motl

Oct 16, 2008

Elizabeth ""Betty"" Jane Motl Passed away at the UW Hospital on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Although she has left this world, she has moved on to the loving arms of her Creator. She was born on October 7, 1921 in Waterloo, Wisconsin. She hit the jackpot when she met and married James Motl, her husband of 63 years. They were...

Samuel  ""Sam"" Reynolds

Samuel ""Sam"" Reynolds

Oct 15, 2008

Samuel ""Sam"" Reynolds, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 1:00 p. m. at CRESS FUNERAL SERVICE, 6021 University Ave. There will be a visitation for family and friends from 12 Noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial...

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