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.
Fred Edward Lengfeld
Dec 5, 2009
Madison - Fred Edward Lengfeld, age 92, died on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Fred was born May 8, 1917 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Catherine Heilberger Lengfeld. In 1936, he earned his Eagle Scout award, Bronze, Silver and Gold Palms. He married Ida Jean Carollo in August 1956. They were married for 53 years. He received his...
Liem Gia Phung
Dec 3, 2009
Sun Prairie-Liem Gia Phung, age 86, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at St Mary's. He was born on February 24, 1923 in Viet Nam. While living in Viet Nam, Liem taught school for many years. He moved to the United States in 1979 and settled in Madison where he was the bookkeeper at the family owned Cathay House...
Tracy Lynn and Deja Renee Judd
Dec 3, 2009
Middleton -- Tracy Lynn Judd, age 33, and her beautiful daughter, Deja Renee, 23 months, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Tracy graduated from Verona High School and was currently attending MATC. She had many passions in life, including baking, biking, music, dancing, gardening and being a renaissance woman. She was a health and wellness healer who enjoyed sports....
Richard David Stratton
Dec 2, 2009
Rick (Richard David) Stratton, age 61, of Madison, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Â Rick was born on July 23, 1948 to Guy and Irene (Berg) Stratton in Madison, Wisconsin. Â He graduated from Madison West in 1966 and attended Waldorf College in Iowa. Â He was a long time Madison resident. Â He was preceded in death...
Randall Dean Will
Dec 2, 2009
Madison- Randall D. ""Randi"" Will, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on natural causes on Wednesday Dec 2, 2009. He was born on December 15, 1961 in Madison the son of Otto & PatsyLou (Lienke) Will, Sr. Randi was a founder of Mrs. Beasters Biskits (Natural Pet Treat Company) that he was very proud of. He is survived by his mother...
George M. Loniello
Dec 2, 2009
George M. Loniello passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Wed. Dec. 2, 2009 year of our Lord. George was born on August 17, 1942 in Madison to Sam Sr. and Olymbia Loniello. George is survived by his mother; brothers, Sam Jr., Gary, Nick, and 12 nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by...
Michael Jonathan Bourne
Dec 2, 2009
Michael Jonathan Bourne, age 41, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in his Madison home. Born in Minnesota, Michael lived most of his life in Madison, graduating from Madison West High and the UW-Madison. A competitive gamer, he made a formidable opponent in complex strategy games. Michael also loved the outdoors; he camped in all seasons, sailed, skied, snorkeled, scuba dived,...
Julia M. Holverson
Dec 1, 2009
McFarland- Julia M. Holverson, age 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at MariAnne's Elder House in McFarland. Â She was born on a farm in Rio on October 3, 1908 the fifth of six children to Charles and Margaret (Meider) Holly. Â Julia graduated from Rio High School in 1927, attended Normal Teachers College...
Dorothy C. Middleton
Dec 1, 2009
COTTAGE GROVE  MIDDLETON, DOROTHY C.  Dorothy C. Middleton, age 89, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Fitchburg.  She was born January 30, 1920, in Stoughton, the daughter of Marshall and Ethel (Lind) Peterson.  Prior to her retirement in 1981, Dorothy had been employed by the WI  Motor Vehicle Department for 21 years.  She was a long...
Johanna Marie' Jerdee
Nov 30, 2009
Johanna 'Marie' Jerdee, age 89, passed away at her home in Brooklyn on Monday, November 30, 2009. Â She was born in the Town of Pleasant Springs on December 16, 1919, a daughter of John and Susan (Erdahl) Wersland. Â On October 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Arthur N. Jerdee in Dubuque, Iowa. Â Together, they farmed...
Brian Paul Smith
Nov 30, 2009
Brian Paul Smith died on Monday, November 30, 2009. Born May 24, 1958 in East St. Louis, IL, son of Stuart and Polly (Hendrick) Smith. Brian grew up in Loves Park, IL and was a 30 year resident of Madison. He was a published genealogist and an avid researcher of family history. He also enjoyed collecting books and had a...
Margaret Harried
Nov 29, 2009
Margaret ""Peggy"" Mary Fenton Harried, born June 17, 1926, passed away on November 29, 2009, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. While the cancer finally took her body, it never conquered her spirit, and she remained resolute in her fight against this dreaded disease. Margaret was assisted in this struggle by her husband and best friend of 65 years,...
Gordon P. Freese
Nov 29, 2009
Gordon Perry Freese, 93, died November 29 at Oakwood Village Retirement Community in Madison Wisconsin. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio, the son of Willard and Eugenie Prebble Freese, and grew up there, an only child. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Chicago, and he received his Master's degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell Graduate School of...
Shirley Joan Brill
Nov 29, 2009
Sun Prairie - Shirley Joan Brill (Ewing), of Sun Prairie, died on November 29, 2009. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on September 6, 1923, the daughter of Howard and Vivian (Herter) Ewing.
Shirley was raised in Milwaukee with her three sisters. She was bright and vivacious and excelled as a student, cellist, class valedictorian, and class play lead....
Harry E. Abendroth
Nov 28, 2009
MADISON  ABENDROTH, HARRY E.  Harry E. Abendroth, age 93, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 28, 2009 in his home.  He was born January 14, 1916, in Reeseville, the son of Emil and Helene (Steindorf ) Abendroth.  Harry graduated from Reeseville High in 1933.  Harry was a veteran  of the US Army, serving in the 103rd Infantry Division...
Geraldine C. Phillips
Nov 28, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Geraldine C. Phillips, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born in Madison, on May 13, 1927.
Geraldine is survived by her children, Pat (Bentzler) McCartney, Charlotte Buckeridge, Pam Packer, Floyd Johnson, Floyd Moe and Terry Phillips; 24 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.
Geraldine was preceded...
Dorothy M. Leslie
Nov 27, 2009
Stoughton- Dorothy M. Leslie, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Skaalen Home, in Stoughton, on Friday, November 27, 2009. She was born in Stoughton, on January 8, 1918, a daughter of the late Morris and Palma (Hermanson) Leslie. Dorothy graduated from Stoughton High School, in 1936, and furthered her education graduating from the UW-Madison, in 1940. Following her graduation,...
Arlene McNall
Nov 27, 2009
Arlene McNall, age 74, died November 27, 2009 after a long illness. Â She was born in Verona on Aug. 31, 1935 the daughter of Alfred and Matilda (Kalscheur) Strassman. Â Arlene was united in marriage to James A. McNall on August 21, 1954. Â Arlene worked for many years as a Crossing Guard for the Madison School District. Â ...
Rose Marie ""Dolly"" St. Louis
Nov 27, 2009
Rose Marie ""Dolly"" St. Louis, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born on March 6, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of the late Ernest and Josephine (Magnasco) Schuepbach. She married Donald St. Louis on November 16, 1998. Dolly was previously married to Thomas Dirienzo. She retired from H.P....
Roger N. Lecy
Nov 25, 2009
Madison- Roger N. Lecy, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Â He was born in Stoughton on October 2, 1944, the son of Mirth and Norma (Reinstad) Lecy. Â Roger graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963. Â He was drafted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. Â Roger worked...
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