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.
Daniel M. Butts
Apr 9, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Daniel M. Butts, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on November 20, 1944, the son of Maurice and Mary (Clark) Butts. Daniel served in the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Diane Bittner on November 13, 1971 in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin....
Alice May Cottingham
Apr 9, 2010
Madison -- Alice M. Cottingham, age 75 of Madison , died on Friday, April 9, 2010 . Â She was born on September 6, 19 34 , the daughter of William and Iva (Kegley) Lodge in Elroy , Wisconsin . Â She was married to Willard Cottingham on June 25, 19 60 . Â He died in May of 1990....
LaVella E. Kohloff
Apr 8, 2010
LaVella Kohloff was born November 13, 1925, was born into faith in Christ in her teens. She was married to Harold Roy Kohloff on May 17, 1946.
She was preceeded in death by her husband Harold R. Kohloff in 1987, And son Harold R. (Bud) Kohloff Jr., her brother Richard R. Rigenhagen and nephew Eric Rigenhagen all in 2008.
She is survived...
George A. Marvin Sr.
Apr 8, 2010
Sun Prairie -- George Arvine Marvin Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on October 6, 1926, the son of Seth and Hilabel (Purple) Marvin in DeKalb, Illinois. George served in the Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Jane Crook on May 28,...
Otis Anderson
Apr 7, 2010
Cottage Grove- Otis Anderson, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born on March 27, 1918 the son of Oscar and Inga (Nelson) Anderson. Otis attended Nora School and then took over the family farm. On June 21, 1952 Otis married Aileen Mary Malone. He enjoyed working the farm, dancing, old time...
Wanda Maria Swanson
Apr 7, 2010
Madison- Wanda Maria Swanson, age 83 passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Madison. She was born on October 29, 1926, in Rochester, New York the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pospula) Lipczynski. In 1943, while at the local roller-skating rink, Wanda would meet her future husband, Robert Swanson, a cadet of the U.S. Air Force. Three years...
Shelli E. Miller
Apr 7, 2010
Madison- Shelli Elaine Miller, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital due to complications from her cancer treatments.  Shelli was born on Nov. 25, 1961, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Robert R. and Leslie (Reed) Fulton.  Shelli will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know her. A loving...
John V. ""Jack"" Ammerman
Apr 7, 2010
Madison -- John Vernon ""Jack"" Ammerman, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on September 30, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Roscoe and Anastasia (Garbalski) Ammerman. John served in the Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Darlene Bennett in June 22, 1946....
Harry W. Wardle
Apr 6, 2010
Madison - Harry W. Wardle, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Attic Angels Place. He was born July 16, 1917, in Montana to Harry and Frances Wardle. He met and married Ruth on Sept. 21, 1941. Harry worked for Madison Gas and Electric for 30 years. He was an avid golfer at Odana Hill Golf Course...
James E. Bormett
Apr 6, 2010
 Madison -James ""Jim"" E. Bormett, age 70,  passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 .  He was born on April 25, 19 39 in Madison, the son of John and Meta (Morgan) Bormett.  Jim was proud to be an American and served two years in the United States Army.  In 1968,...
Harold Odell Camren
Apr 6, 2010
Madison -- Harold Odell Camren, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Willows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sun Prairie. He was born on October 21, 1923 in DeForest, the son of Odell and Pearl (Olson) Camren. Harold served in the Army during WWII. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Fuller on September 18,...
Ruth O. Wardle
Apr 5, 2010
Madison - Ruth O. Wardle, age 93, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at Meriter Hospital. She was born Aug. 2, 1916, in Altoona to Clarence and Kathryn (Krause) Thompson, the eldest of seven children. She attended nurses training at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire and graduated in 1937. Ruth moved to Madison to pursue her career as a...

Ruth D Terrill
Apr 5, 2010
Ruth D. Terrill, age 89, passed away on April 5, 2010 at Haack's Tendercare, Sun Prairie. Ruth was born and raised in Milwaukee. She attended North Division High School. Ruth worked at T.H. Chapmen's until she became a housewife and mother. She was a member of the Kitchen Witches at St. Albert's Catholic Church, Sun Prairie and a...
Melody Rose Johnson
Apr 4, 2010
Madison -- Melody Rose Johnson, age 63, died on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the UW Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Melody was a longtime resident of Madison, moving here in 1954. She enjoyed magazines, music, watching figure skating, spending time outside in the sun, and water. Melody is survived by her sisters, Karen...
F. Richard 'Dick' McLaughlin
Apr 4, 2010
Frank Richard Dick' McLaughlin, born to Frank and Mary McLaughlin on October 13, 1920, in Steelton, PA, passed from this life on April 4, 2010. Â He attended Steelton H.S., F&M Academy and Gettysburg College. Â He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served his country bravely in the Pacific Campaign, based in Pavuvu in the Solomon Islands....
William F Zamzow
Apr 3, 2010
Sun Prairie/Marshall William F. Zamzow age 99 passed away on Saturday April 3, 2010 at Waunakee Manor Nursing Facility. Bill was born October 16, 1910 on the Zamzow farm near Portage, the son of William and Emma Zamzow.
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Bill was united in marriage to Bernice Van Wormer on November 9, 1935. They had 74 wonderful years together as husband...
Pauline G Clough
Apr 3, 2010
Madison -- Pauline G. Clough, age 95, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010 . Â She was born on August 21, 19 14 in Cecil , Wisconsin , the daughter of Albert and Lucy (Payette) Schultz. Â Pauline's passion was flying. Â She was the second licensed woman pilot in the state of Wisconsin , receiving her license on...
LaDeane Joyce Christian
Apr 3, 2010
LaDeane J. Christian (nee Loomis)MADISON/BARABOOLaDeane Joyce Christian, at the age of 81 died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born on September 29, 1928, at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital, Baraboo, WI, the daughter of the late David and Elva Loomis. She was a long-time resident of the Madison area, having been raised in Baraboo and...
Josephine Ruth Kennedy
Apr 1, 2010
Sun Prairie/Houston-Josephine R. Kennedy, age 87, passed away on Thursday, the first of April in Houston, Texas.
Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Charles H. Kennedy. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Aten and son-in-law William, grandchildren Sean and Jenna, her daughter Patricia Kennedy, her sister Genevieve Adamic, her sister Gladys Ritchie and her husband...
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