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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.
S.Craig Waggoner
Sep 4, 2008
S. Craig Waggoner, age 59, of Middleton, Wisconsin, died on September 4, 2008 at HospiceCare Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, from colon cancer first diagnosed in September 2007. He was born on July 16, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Sheldon Cleveland Waggoner and Dorothy Mae (Gerdes) Waggoner. Craig graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee in 1968 and from the University...
Joyce L. Alford
Sep 3, 2008
MADISON- Rev. Joyce L. Alford, age 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born July 16, 1934, in Clyman, WI, to parents Burr and Alice (Clapp) Alford. Joyce graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison in 1955, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1959 and a Master...
Elizabeth Emily Baun
Sep 3, 2008
Madison: Â Elizabeth Emily Baun, age 97, passed away peacefully at Sebring Assisted Health Care, on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Â She was born in Cuba City, WI, on March 5, 1911, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (McCarthy) O'Neil. Â Elizabeth graduated from Cuba City High School, and received a Bachelors Degree in History from Clark College in 1939....
Joseph Clifford Reynolds
Sep 2, 2008
OREGON - Joseph Clifford ""Cliff"" Reynolds, age 89, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Oregon Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was born on Feb. 8, 1919, in Cairo, MO, to Myrtle and Harvey Reynolds. In 1941 he married Susan Elizabeth Smith, the love of his life, who preceded him in death in 2006, after 65 wonderful...
George A. Green
Sep 2, 2008
Stoughton- George Anton Green, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Evansville Manor. He was born on April 19, 1923 in Dunn County, the son of Anton and Margeret (Miklebook) Green. George graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during WWII, twice in Japan. George was honorably discharged...
William Scott Toebaas
Sep 2, 2008
Madison-William Scott Toebaas died unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Â Born on May 27, 1951, Bill was a life-long resident of Madison. Â As a boy Bill loved fishing in Tenney Park, camping at Devil's Lake and summer vacations in the north woods of Wisconsin. Â Bill graduated from Central High School and attended the University...
Gary Herbert Blaney
Sep 2, 2008
MADISON  BLANEY, GARY H.  Gary H. Blaney, age 59, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in his home. Survivors include his wife Virginia; 2 daughters: Jamie & Terri; and 1 son Jayson all of Madison, as well as, 1 brother David & 1 Sister Sandy. A gathering of family & friends will be held at Terri's home from...
Katherine B. Burris
Aug 30, 2008
Madison-Katherine B. Burris, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2008. Katherine was born January 15, 1916 in Baldwin, WI, the daughter of John and Clara (Jorstad) Brusse. Katherine entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison at age sixteen; she was the youngest student in her class. She earned both a B.S. and M.S. Degree in Home Economics. She worked...
Charles Ervin Hull
Aug 30, 2008
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Charles E. Hull, age 62, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 in the UW Hospital. He was born March 7, 1946, in Madison, the son of Curtis and Lois (Smail) Hull. Survivors include 3 children: Charles Hull, Jr. and Brenda Holub and Kim Georgeson all of Madison; 4 grandchildren: Nicole, Alex, Casey and Raven; 1 great granddaughter Natalie; his mother...
Erik J. Jensen
Aug 28, 2008
Madison -- On Sunday, August 17, 2008 Erik J. Jensen passed away while boating and swimming in Lake Monona. Erik was born on June 2, 1968 in Madison to Wade and Marian Jensen. He was the youngest of six children. Erik grew up on the west side of Madison enjoying riding and racing motorcycles. He spent much of his life...
Susanna H. Kleinfelter
Aug 26, 2008
Sun Prairie/Deerfield-Susanna ""Susie"" H. Kaupanger KIinefelter passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center at the age of 100. She was born on November 28, 1907 in her family home in the town of Dunkirk near Stoughton, WI to Nels & Emma (Aas) Kaupanger. Her childhood was spent on rural Stoughton farms tending sheep...
David E. Adsit
Aug 25, 2008
Madison- David E. Adsit, age 71, passed away on August 25, 2008 at HospiceCare of Fitchburg. Â He was born on June 29, 1937, in Richland County to John and Bessie (Bailey) Adsit. Â He was married to Janice (Boggs) on July 2, 1960 in the Little Brown Church of Nashua, Iowa. Â David worked for Kayser Ford for 40...
Jane Kroncke-Huegel
Aug 24, 2008
Madison -- Jane Kroncke-Huegel, age 94, passed away, Sunday, August 24, 2008.  Jane Louise Ashcraft was born in 1913 and grew up on Madison's east side. As a sixteen year old she met a lifeguard, George Kroncke at "" Suicide Beach"".  After graduating from the UW Madison with a degree in Home economics specializing in making dinner reservations, George and Jane were...
George R. Christensen
Aug 24, 2008
McFarland -- George R. Christensen died suddenly of natural causes Sunday August 24, 2008Â at home. George was born in Stoughton, WI to parents Norman and Kari (Tidemand) Christensen. He moved to Madison after marrying Kay in 1969 and then journeyed to Pleasanton, CA from 1985-1999 to grow his career and provide new opportunities for his family before returning to the...
Irvin George Kampen
Aug 24, 2008
Madison-Irvin George Kampen, age 89, passed away on August 24, 2008 at Meriter Hospital. Â He was born on June 4, 1919 at North Leeds, Wisconsin to George and Lena (Wendt) Kampen. Â He graduated from Poynette High School, then joined the U.S. Air Force in World War II and served in the South Pacific in Guam and Saipan. Â ...
Pryor T. Smith, Jr.
Aug 23, 2008
Stoughton- Pryor T. Smith Jr., age 80, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Medellin, Colombia on June 24, 1928, the son of Presbyterian missionaries Pryor and Letha (Brubaker) Smith. Pryor was the eldest of six children. When his mother died in 1942 the family returned to the United...
Eileen J. Lyons
Aug 23, 2008
Madison -- Eileen J. Lyons, age 80, died on Sat. Aug 23, 2008 at Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare in the loving care of her family. Eileen was born on March 27, 1928 in Courtland, Wis., to Jasper and Mary (Falk) Booth. Eileen grew up on a farm in Clyman, Wis. and graduated from Juneau High School in 1946. Â On...
Jean Louise Nilsson
Aug 21, 2008
MADISON-Jean L. Nilsson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Meriter Hospital from complications of heart disease. She was born in Madison on January 11, 1927, and is survived by her husband Ernest L. Nilsson, and her daughter, Sue Nilsson. After graduating from Madison West, Jean married Ernest (Whitey) Nilsson. They were married for 62 years. During...
Mary Mabel Buckley
Aug 20, 2008
DeForest-Mary M. Buckley, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on April 15, 1913, in Madison the daughter of Nicholas & Matilda (Agrloff) Stallman. Mary was united in marriage to Oliver Buckley on May 6, 1939 in DeForest and was married over 40 years until his death on October 9,...
Jennifer Lynn Ellingson-Vordermann
Aug 18, 2008
EDGERTON ELLINGSON-VORDERMANN, JENNIFER L.   Jennifer Lynn, age 24, was taken from us much too soon on Monday, August 18, 2008. To sum it up in one word, Jenni was known as everyone's ""Honeybunch"".  She was born June 8, 1984, in Madison, the daughter of Jeffrey and Tina (Pond) Ellingson. She was a dedicated employee most recently employed by 84 Lumber and...
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