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.
Ralph E. Michaelis
Nov 16, 2009
Ralph E. Michaelis, age 93, passed away at Willow Pointe Memory Care in Stoughton on Monday, November 16, 2009. Â He was born in Oakland, WI on October 28, 1916, a son of Ellwood and Elsie (Barfknecht) Michaelis. Â Ralph was united in marriage to Gertrude Weihert on November 10, 1943. Â He worked at Oscar Mayer for many years...
Margaret Dangl
Nov 15, 2009
Madison- Margaret Dangl age 77 passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009. Margaret was born in Madison on July 27, 1932, the daughter of Harry (Helen Dale) Frankey. She was a pharmacist in the Madison area for many years. Margaret is survived by her two sons, Peter and David Michalski; four grandchildren, Mandy, James, Jack, and Anna Michalski; and one brother,...
John Frederick Kreul, M.D.
Nov 15, 2009
John F. Kreul, M.D., age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2009 , at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â John was born June 4, 1946, the son of Randolph and Lucille (Schulte) Kreul in Oklahoma City. Â He grew up in Racine and attended St. Catherine's High School. Â He was united in marriage to Joan Kringel on July...
Janet C. Hack
Nov 15, 2009
Janet C. Hack, age 65 of Stoughton, passed away at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Â She was born in Madison on August 29, 1944, a daughter of William and Myrna (Everson) Kelley. Â Myrna passed away when Janet was two years old, and Janet was raised by William and Margaret Kelley. Â On September 22, 1962,...
Fred H. Koenecke
Nov 14, 2009
Dr. Fred H. ""Fritz"" Koenecke, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2009. Fritz was born in Ceylon, MN to Fred H. Sr. and Wilhemina (Olsen) Koenecke, but spent most of his adult life living in Madison and, after retirement, rural Richland County. After graduation from the University of Minnesota Medical School and serving his country overseas in post-war...
Mildred L. Tessmann
Nov 14, 2009
Mildred, ""Millie"", Tessmann, age 96, passed away peacefully at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Saturday Nov. 14, 2009.
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She was born in Watertown, WI to Charles and Emma Neubauer on May 29, 1913.
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On June 17, 1933, she married John Tessmann in Watertown. They moved to Madison where they raised their four children. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flower gardens, which...
Niels Ingwersen
Nov 14, 2009
Madison - Niels Ingwersen, age 74 passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009, in the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Niels was born on May 18, 1935, in Horsens, Denmark, to Hans Henrik and Karen (Bach) Ingwersen. He studied Scandinavian literature at the University of Copenhagen, Stockholm University, and the University of Oslo, where he met an American student...
Genevieve Koch
Nov 13, 2009
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Dane-Genevieve Koch, age 79, passed away on Friday Nov 13, 2009 at Maplewood Nursing Home of Sauk Prairie. The former Genevieve Eva Statz was born on June 24,1930 to Weinand and Christine (Rauls) Statz. She married Chris Koch in May 1951 and he preceded her in death in October 2007. Genny was a hard-working farm wife who enjoyed, doing...
James ""Jim"" J. Krall
Nov 12, 2009
Sun Prairie -- James ""Jim"" J. Krall, age 59 passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at University Hospital. Â He was born on May 17, 1950 in Madison, the son of Michael and Louise (Doyle) Krall. Â Jim served in the United States Air Force for 20 years until his retirement. Â He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting...
Janet B. Hutter
Nov 12, 2009
Oregon/Monona- Janet B. Hutter, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935, the daughter of Edgar and Olga (Bergman) Bird. Janet graduated from Lincoln High School in WI Rapids in 1953 and from...
Jacob ""Jack"" O. Fritz
Nov 11, 2009
Sun Prairie-Jacob ""Jack"" Fritz, age 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Jack was born in LaCrosse, the son of Otto and Sabina Fritz. He graduated from LaCrosse High School. He worked at Camp McCoy until he was inducted into the Army at age 18 to serve in WWII. He was part...
Dr. Joseph Edward Schmiedicke
Nov 10, 2009
 Madison - Dr. Joseph Edward Schmiedicke, 71, son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, scholar, philosopher, educator, innovator, writer, analyst, strategist, debater, mentor, carpenter, craftsman, storyteller, genealogist, chef, organic gardener, chocolate lover, videographer, and Apple computer wizard, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, surrounded by family at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.  Joe...
Rose Marie Whitten
Nov 10, 2009
Rose M. WhittenRose Marie Whitten died on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the age of 78, after a battle with cancer. Rose was born on July 13, 1931 in Norton, VA, but was raised in Lynchburg, VA by her parents, the late Daniel and Alma (Mahoney) McNerney. She attended Randolph Macon Women's College and earned a B.A. in Sociology. Upon...
John M. Nitka
Nov 10, 2009
SUN PRAIRIE NITKA, JOHN M.  John M. Nitka, age 56, died Tuesday November 10, 2009 in Fitchburg.  He was born May 12, 1953 in Madison, the son of Joseph and Marion (Turk) Nitka.  John was a great Packer fan and  enjoyed working on cars in his spare time.  He was known for his amazing and witty...
Ruth S. Pangier
Nov 9, 2009
Madison - Ruth S. Pangier, age 76, died on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. She was born on September 17, 1933 in Madison to parents Sidney and Mary Thompson. Ruth graduated from West High School in 1952 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She was married to Douglas...
Charles Triller II
Nov 7, 2009
Charles ""Skip"" Joseph Triller II, passed away on November 7, 2009 at University Hospital, Madison following a tragic event that led to a critical injury. Â He was born on January 29, 1949 in Buffalo, NY to Charles and Charlotte Triller. Â Skip moved to Madison, WI with his family in 1955. Â Following his graduation from Eau Claire University...
Henrietta 'Etta' M. Hoverson
Nov 7, 2009
Henrietta Etta' M. Hoverson, died on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Â She was born in Stoughton, a daughter of the late Peter and Jennie (Ehle) Onsrud. Â She attended the Stoughton Public Schools, and furthered her education at the former Madison Business College. Â She was employed by the Wisconsin State Board of Health, the Department of...
Lester A. Druck
Nov 6, 2009
Lester A. Druck, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2009, after a short illness. Â Lester was born on June 19, 1917, to William and Etta Druck in St. Paul Minnesota. Â He was an award winning tennis player in high school and college. Academically gifted, he graduated from high school a year early. Â From 1934 to...
Beverly J. Pharo
Nov 6, 2009
Madison -- Beverly J. Pharo, age 78, died on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Capitol Lakes Health Center after a long illness. She was born on September 8, 1931 in Madison to parents, Jack and Hella Johnson. Bev lived in Madison in the Nakoma neighborhood. She attended Nakoma School through 8th grade, then attended and graduated from West High...
Mary M. Zeller
Nov 6, 2009
Mary M. "" GiGI"" Zeller, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the home of her granddaughter. She was born on May 26, 1920 in Richland County the daughter of Hugh & Ruby (Mallo) Scallon. Mary was united in marriage to John J. Zeller on April 11, 1942 in Richland Center and they enjoyed over 44 years...
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