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.
Robert ""Bob"" William Cooper
Apr 26, 2010
Robert ""Bob"" William Cooper, 79, passed away at his home on Monday, April 26, 2010.  Born  March 19, 1931 in Oakland, CA, he was the first child of Robert Howard Cooper and Esther Irene Cooper (White).  He spent his childhood in the Bay Area before joining the Navy in 1951, during the Korean War.  Robert was trained as a Navy Seal and spent four years serving in...
Emery C. Sylvester
Apr 26, 2010
Middleton -- Emery Sylvester passed away peacefully five days after his 99th birthday. He was born April 21, 1911 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of Alfred M. and Effie Schroeder Sylvester.
He graduated from Central High School in Madison, served in the CCCs and then worked for forty-one years for the University of Wisconsin physics department.
Emery married Edith Teams in North...
William D. McCoy
Apr 26, 2010
William Dell McCoy, Bill, age 87, died peacefully with his family at his side Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Don and Marilyn Hospice Center in Fitchburg.  He was born February 15, 1923, in Milwaukee, the son of Dell and Frances (O'Brien) McCoy. Bill was a veteran of WW II having served in the  US Air Force.  He spent his...
Clifford L. Drinkwine
Apr 26, 2010
Clifford L. ""Buzz"" Drinkwine passed away at home Monday evening after an extended illness, surrounded by the comfort of his family. Â He was born in Superior, Wisconsin on September 2, 1935, where he spent the first 23 years of his life, including marrying Joanne Vandenberghe, on October 26, 1957. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years;...
Jacob Joseph Kessenich
Apr 26, 2010
 Waunakee-Jacob Joseph ""Joe"" Kessenich, age 93, died on Monday April 26, 2010 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. Joe was born on Dec 17, 1916 in Westport to Jacob and Adeline (Ripp) Kessenich He entered the US Army on July 24, 1941 and was discharge on June 6, 1945, serving as a Staff Sergeant in Co 1341st Engineering....
Delphine Theresa Parker
Apr 25, 2010
MADISONDelphine Theresa ""Del"" Parker (nee Komassa), age 78, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010, with family by her side. Del was born November 23, 1931 in Milwaukee and moved to Madison in 1965. While living in Milwaukee, Del was employed as a School Secretary for the Milwaukee Board of Education for five years, and for one year for the...
Jean Clinchy Vila
Apr 25, 2010
Madison - Jean Clinchy Vila, age 85, died on Sunday, April 25, 2010 with her daughter, Sarah, and son-in-law, Geraldo by her side. She was born on February 25, 1925 to Russell and Evelina (Gebhardt) Clinchy in Cornwall, Connecticut. She is preceded in death by her brother Evans Clinchy, and her husband, Joseph S. Vila, Jr. Jean is survived by...
Gary E. List
Apr 25, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Gary Eric List, age 52, died on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on July 8, 1957 in Madison, the son of Eric H. and Ilene (Gilbert) List. Gary served in the U.S. Marine Corps aboard the USS Constellation. He was united in marriage to Patricia Finger on...
Stanley E. Reinholtz
Apr 24, 2010
Madison - Stanley ""Stan"" E. Reinholtz - age 79, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, April 24, 2010 . He was born on April 28, 19 30 in Madison where he lived most of his life, the son of Emil and Alice Reinholtz.  He graduated from Madison East High School in 1948 and UW...
John T. Harpold
Apr 24, 2010
Madison -- Tim Harpold, age 64 passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at HospiceCare. Â He was born on December 19, 1945 in Richland Center, the son of Russell and Kathryn Harpold. Â Tim served in the Army with the 4th Armored Division from 1968 through 1970 and upon discharge, worked for Greyhound Bus, Inc. for 9 years. Â ...
Dorothy Mae Guppy
Apr 23, 2010
Dorothy Mae (Richardson) Guppy, age 92, of Sun Prairie, died on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born November 26, 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Jesse and Clara (Benson) Richardson. Dorothy graduated from Minneapolis West High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1936. She married William H. Guppy, April 20,...
Roy H. Davis
Apr 22, 2010
Waunakee/ Madison-Roy H. Davis age 74, died on Thurs. April 22, 2010. He was born on May 21, 1935 to Harley and Grace (Hutson) Davis in Spring Green. He graduated from Spring Green High School and joined the Air Force in l955. He was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and Roswell Air Base in New Mexico as...
H. Jean Rowley
Apr 22, 2010
  Madison -- H. Jean Rowley passed away on April 22, 2010 and was buried on May 6, 2010 .  She was born H. Jean Werderitsch in Milwaukee on March 23, 19 27 . She grew up and attended schools in southeastern Wisconsin and in Poughkeepsie , New York .  Jean earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Margaret H. Hansen
Apr 21, 2010
Margaret H. Hansen, age 91, passed away April 21, 2010. She was born on August 18, 1918 to Ferdinand and Catherine (Aumann) Hrach. Margaret married Ralph E. Hansen on September 21, 1940 at St. Roberts Catholic Church in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Mary (Gerald W.) Lourigan and Dolores (Michael) Kabara; her nine grandchildren,...
Leo Kalkiewicz
Apr 21, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Leo Kalkiewicz, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2010, at Willows Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sun Prairie. He was born on August 8, 1923, the son of Anthony and Mary (Koglowska) Kalkiewicz. Leo was united in marriage to Edwina Downing on January 6, 1984. He was a loving and gentile man who will...
Dennis A. Strandlie
Apr 21, 2010
Stoughton- Dennis A. Strandlie ""Big D"", age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 due to a brief illness. Â He was born in Stoughton on September 19, 1948, the son of Lawrence and Myrtle (Leikness) Strandlie. Â Big D attended Stoughton High School. Â On September 28, 1968 he married Carol Dahl. Â Big D was currently...
Vernon C Koehler
Apr 20, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Vernon C. Koehler, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on January 5, 1936, in Chilton, WI to Fred and Mary (Groeschl) Koehler. He was united in marriage to Jean Harms on June 18, 1960 in Sheboygan. Vernon is survived by his children, Gregory (Karen) Koehler,...
Bernadette Julia Fenton
Apr 19, 2010
Fenton, Bernadette Julia MADISON -- Senora Bea Fenton, age 89, passed away peacefully of heart failure on Monday, April 19, 2010 in her apartment at Capitol Lakes Retirement Community. Call her Bernie, call her Bea or better yet, call her Senora Fenton as did hundreds of West High School students who passed through her Spanish classes. She loved them all....
Nancy M. Ninman
Apr 18, 2010
Madison-Nancy M. Ninman, age 77, passed away on Sunday April 18, 2010 at Capital Lakes Health Center, Madison. She was born on November 8, 1932 in Reedsburg, WI the daughter of Max & Dorothy (Wiesler) Ninman. Nancy was a longtime resident of Madison and was a graduate of Reedsburg H.S. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010...
Robert James Vergeront
Apr 18, 2010
VERGERONT, ROBERT JAMES--- MADISON , WISCONSIN Madison - Robert James Vergeront, age 89 of Madison , died on April 18, 2010 at Attic Angel Place . He was born May 19, 19 20 in La Crosse , Wisconsin to Glen W. and Elizabeth (Vandenberg) Vergeront. Â On June 19, 19 48 , he was united in marriage with Elva Muriel...
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