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.
Margaret H. Breunig
Dec 30, 2009
Madison-Margaret H. ""Amama"" Breunig, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on March 20, 1925 to United States immigrants, her father Max Scharrer from Germany and her mother Anna (nee Geisler) Scharrer from Austria. Margaret met her future husband Herman ""Butch"" Breunig on the dance floor at the Riverview Ball...
William D. Leigh
Dec 30, 2009
William D. Leigh, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in Madison.  William was born on September 10, 1925 the son of Klyde and Myrtle (Kieffer) Leigh.  He was a building contractor who lived most of his life in Madison and the surrounding area.  William proudly served his country as a member of  ...
Marjory Holt
Dec 28, 2009
Madison - Marjory Holt, age 74, died on Monday, December 28, 2009 at the UW Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Michael J. and Myrtle Hynes. Marjory was united in marriage to Richard A. Holt on August 25, 1956 in Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend,...
Eleanore Judith Nygaard
Dec 28, 2009
Eleanore Judith Nygaard, age 95, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Â She was born on September 22, 1914 to the late John R. and Anna (Hanson) Myrold, baptized and confirmed by Rev. H.M. Hegge at First Lutheran Church, and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1932. Â She married Archie S. Nygaard on October 20,...
James E. Stevens
Dec 27, 2009
Verona - James E. Stevens, 68, left this world peacefully on December 27, surrounded by those he loved. Jim is survived by his wife Buffy, son Brad and his wife Susan and their children John and Bryn and son Chris and his wife Michelle and their children Brenna, Olivia and Camden. Jim is also survived by his two...
Ruth C. Hazard
Dec 27, 2009
Ruth Claudine Hazard (Josi) moved on to green pastures December 27, 2009. She was born January 14, 1923, to Christian and Rosella Josi (Thompson) in Deerfield, WI. She was the 4th and final child. Ruth graduated from high school June 3, 1941. After graduation from high school, she worked for her sister's husband in his grocery store in Cottage Grove. ...
Louise Robertson
Dec 27, 2009
Waunakee - Louise Robertson, age 91, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1918, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Alfred and Iva Piper. Louise graduated from Central High School where she was active in the drama club and on the social committee. She attended...
Allen Nelson Fitchen
Dec 25, 2009
Madison - Allen Nelson Fitchen, retired Director of The University of Wisconsin Press (1982-1998) and former Senior Editor at The University of Chicago Press (1967-1982), died on Christmas Day, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. He died after a 16-year battle with lung cancer. He was 73. Allen, known to many as Skip, grew up in Hamilton, N.Y.,...
Richard E. Zelinski
Dec 25, 2009
Richard E. Zelinski, age 84, died Friday, December 25, 2009 in a local hospital. He was born August 27, 1925 in Manasha, the son of Joseph and Vionette (Sensenbrenner) Zelinski. Prior to his retirement on November 2, 1984, he had been employed by Madison General Hospital for 35 years as Supervisor of the X-Ray and Nuclear Imaging Deptartment. Richard was...
Carl W. Weier
Dec 24, 2009
Deerfield- Carl W. Weier, 75, veteran, gardener and beloved brother, uncle, son-in-law and friend, died December 24, 2009 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Madison, WI near his home in Deerfield, WI.   Carl was born in Geneva, IL and raised in St. Charles, IL on his family's dairy farm. He graduated from St. Charles High School...
Jerome John Danzinger
Dec 24, 2009
Waunakee -- Jerome John Danzinger, age 74 died Thursday, December 24, 2009. Jerome was born February 18, 1935 in Durand, WI, the son of Joseph and Rose (Meixner) Danzinger. He grew up on the family farm that was homesteaded by his grandparents who had emigrated from Austria. After graduation from high school, Jerome enlisted in the Army. Having...
William Irvin Kraemer
Dec 24, 2009
William I. ""Bill"" KraemerWilliam Irvin (Bill) Kraemer, 87, of Madison, formerly of Iowa City, died December 24, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He had been an extended guest in his daughter's home in Wisconsin due to declining health.He was born, November 3, 1922, in Champaign, IL, the first child of Clara L. Hoffman and Irvin F Kraemer....
Jeanette E. Carpenter
Dec 24, 2009
Stoughton- Jeanette Evangeline Carpenter, age 79, died on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born in Stoughton on April 26, 1930, the daughter of Thomas and Iona (Korth) Rockney. Jeanette attended Stoughton Public Schools and graduated in 1948. She furthered her education at Luther College, majoring in English and minoring in Bible. Jeanette taught...
Troy A. Strommen
Dec 23, 2009
Stoughton- Troy A. Strommen, age 34, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Middleton Village. Â He was born in Stoughton on February 1, 1975, the son of Truman and Patty (Johnson) Strommen. Â Troy attended Stoughton High School. Â He was employed by the UW Police Department. Â Troy is survived by his parents; sister, Tracy (Jeff) Doyle;...
Dolores H. Osland
Dec 23, 2009
Stoughton- Dolores H. Osland, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Skaalen Home. She was born on August 10, 1924, the eldest daughter of Oramel and Lana (Denk) Stannard. On March 2, 1946 Dolores married Leonard Osland. After many years of service she retired as a cook for the Stoughton School District. Dolores enjoyed camping, traveling, knitting...
Carol Rose Brumm
Dec 22, 2009
DeForest -- Carol Rose Brumm, age 70, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at her home in DeForest. She was born on December 5, 1939 in Clark County Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Ethel (Wagner) Manthey. Carol loved gardening and cooking. She enjoyed talking Nascar and watching classic movies. Survivors include her...
Marie Smigun
Dec 21, 2009
Stoughton- Marie Smigun, 89, of Stoughton, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at Nazareth Nursing Home. She was born in Racine, WI on March 27, 1920. Marie graduated from Horlick High, and went on to work at Horlick's Malt Mfg., Hamilton Beach, Rainfair Inc., and managed a Hallmark card shop before retiring.  Although she worked, she was never too busy for friends and...
Harriet J Andersen
Dec 20, 2009
Harriet J. Andersen, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â She was born on September 11, 1924, a daughter of Melvin and Sarah (Ellestad) Sperle. Â On December 2, 1944, she was united in marriage to Norman Andersen at McFarland Lutheran Church. Â They farmed together in the McFarland area. Â Harriett...
Walter C. Meehan
Dec 20, 2009
Walter E. Meehan, age 89, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 7, 1920, a son of Robert M. and Frances (Golusha) Meehan. Â On January 16, 1943, he was united in marriage to Betty Myers in Chicago. Â Walter served his country in the Army Air...
Donald Zeno Wipperfurth
Dec 20, 2009
Waunakee- Donald Zeno Wipperfurth, age 60 passed away unexpectedly at UW-Hospital on Sunday, December 20, 2009 of cardiac arrest. Â Donnie was born on April 9, 1949 in Lodi, Wisconsin, Wisconsin the son of William and Mary Ann Wipperfurth. Â Â He graduated from Lodi High School High School and served six years in the Wisconsin National Guardl. Â He...
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