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.
Orlin 'Orlie' R Wethal
Apr 1, 2010
Orlin Orlie' R. Wethal, age 83, died unexpectedly, surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Thursday, April 1, 2010. Â He was born in the Town of Rutland on October 14, 1926, a son of Carl and Elma (Christiansen) Wethal. Â Orlie served his country in the Army. Â He was united in marriage to Rhea...
Robert D. Goodman
Apr 1, 2010
Robert D. Goodman passed away on April 1, 2010, and Madison mourns the loss of one its best known and loved citizens. Â Bob was born on June 28, 1919 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the second of two sons of Belle and Harry Goodman. Â He always had a smile on his face, was quick with a joke, and genuinely enjoyed...
Helen I. Slavens
Apr 1, 2010
Helen I. Slavens passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Thursday, April 1, 2010.  Helen was born on November 28, 1938 in Kenilworth, Illinois to Carl E. and Lorraine (Busch) Lund. She graduated from New Trier High School in 1956. Helen attended the University Of Wichita State, Kansas, in 1957, majoring in Music Studies, and Voice. Helen was...
Jane M. Page
Mar 31, 2010
Jane M. Page, age 91, died on March 31 after living with Parkinson's Disease for many years. She was the center of an extended group of family and friends and will be greatly missed. Jane was born in 1919 in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, the second child of George and Lena Hockstock. George worked as a railroad bridge tender at...
Charles C. Vial
Mar 31, 2010
Charles C. Vial, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center. Â He was born November 1, 1929 the son of Harold C. and Abigail (Candler) Vial in Aurora, IL. Â Charles was united in marriage to Annette Towle on September 27, 1952 in River Forest, IL. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Charles was a graduate of...
Maurene Lillian England
Mar 30, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Maurene Lillian England, age 73, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born on April 6, 1936 in Mobridge South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Maltby) Martinson. She was united in marriage to...
Lawrence H. Reau
Mar 30, 2010
Lawrence H. Reau, age 86, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Capitol Lakes Health Center. Lawrence was born December 14, 1923 in Marquette, MI, the son of Joseph and Amelia Reau. He was a graduate of Ferris State College, with a degree in Accounting. He married Lois Hope Snover, who also had an Accounting degree. They jointly owned a...
Helen E. Dowling
Mar 29, 2010
MADISON/STOUGHTON -- Helen Elizabeth (Kellogg) Garrett Dowling, Age 85, passed away on Monday March 29, 2010 at  Stoughton  Hospital .  Helen was born on March 20, 1925 in  Antigo, WI , the daughter of Horace and Anna May (Rush) Kellogg. They moved to  Poynette , WI  where they lived on the Poynette Game Farm. ...
Zofia Sluzar French
Mar 29, 2010
Zofia ""Sue"" Ruth Sluzar French, 82, formerly of Manlius NY, died peacefully the morning of March 29, 2010, at Skaalen Home, Stoughton WI. Sue was born July 14, 1927 to Maria Andrusyszyn and Michael Sluzar in rural West Monroe (Union Settlement) NY and lived nearly all of her life in central New York state. Sue graduated from Central Square High...
Vi Paulson
Mar 28, 2010
Oregon- Vi Paulson, age 81, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 28, 2010 of natural causes. She was born in Burnett County on December 14, 1928. On December 10, 1946 Vi married Sidney Paulson. She enjoyed crafting and gardening. Vi was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Sidney; five children, Carol,...
Gerry D. Curtis
Mar 27, 2010
Madison -- Gerry D. Curtis, age 77, died on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on March 21, 1933, the youngest child of Laurence and Cecelia Ellerman, in Plum Lake, Wisconsin. Gerry graduated from Eagle River High School in 1950, and went on to further her education at MATC in Madison. She married...
Marjorie M. Johnson
Mar 27, 2010
Madison -- Marjorie passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 surrounded by those who loved and cared for her the most. She was born on November 22, 1918 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Mabel and Jens Jensen. While living in Chicago she met and married her husband, Gordon. They were married for fifty two years before he preceded her in...
Virginia Elaine Nelson
Mar 27, 2010
Virginia E. Nelson, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Brooklyn on December 8, 1920, a daughter of Byron and Gladys (Rollins) Hubbard. Â On November 16, 1940, she was united in marriage to Obert C. Nelson in Dubuque, Iowa. Â Together, they worked side by side on...
Lois M. Thies
Mar 26, 2010
Lois M. Thies, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Meriter Hospital. Â She was born September 12, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Minnie (Ryan) Landberg in Glenwood City, WI. Â Lois was a 1943 graduate of Glenwood City High School, and later received her teaching degree from River Falls State Teachers College, and her...
Audrey Roth
Mar 26, 2010
 Audrey (Jacobson) Roth, age 85, died on March 26,2010 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Lodi, WI where she resided for the past three years. She loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed by them: her husband James; her children Jennifer, Cynthia (Anita), James, Jr (LouAnn) and John (Shelly); her grandchildren Travis Lord (Jewell), Livia Wiemann (Sean),...
John C. Hartman
Mar 26, 2010
John C. Hartman, age 72, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer at his home in Stoughton on Friday, March 26, 2010. Â He was born in Chicago on June 17, 1937, a son of Charles and Kathleen (Doyle) Hartman. Â John served his country in the Air Force. Â On June 19, 1991, he married his best...
Kevin Gerald Hipwood
Mar 25, 2010
Kevin Gerald Hipwood, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2010, surrounded by his family. Â He was born on April 19, 1959 to the late Gerald and Lois (O'Neal) Hipwood. Â Kevin married the former Laurie J. Werla on August 2, 1980. Â Together they raised 3 children, son, Gregory Hipwood of Cottage Grove; daughters, Heather Hipwood of...
Ellsworth H. Swingen
Mar 25, 2010
Ellsworth H. Swingen, age 90, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on April 28, 1919, a son of Gilbert and Sena (Granrud) Swingen. Â Ellsworth served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII, as a member of the 99th bomber group, 416 squadron, in the Africa...
Edward Gene Meverden
Mar 25, 2010
Verona -- Edward ""Gene"" Meverden, age 78, died on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Four Winds Manor in Verona. He was born on December 10, 1931 to Edward and Ann ""Betty"" (Vieau) Meverden in Chicago, Illinois. Gene grew up in Algoma and graduated from Algoma High School. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Gene attended the University of...
Gilbert Louis Szymanski
Mar 25, 2010
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Sun Prairie-Gilbert L. ""Gil"" Szymanski, age 87 passed away on March 25, 2010. He was born on December 3, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Edward and Sophie (Krupke) Szymanski.
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Gil graduated from Bay View High School and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (formerly Milwaukee State Teachers College) where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Kappa fraternity.
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