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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.
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...
Alma Freda Mikkelson
Aug 17, 2008
Mikkelson, Alma
Deerfield -- Alma Freda Mikkelson, age 90 of Deerfield, passed away at St. Mary's Health Care in Madison on Sunday, August 17, 2008. She was born in Waukon, Iowa on February 26, 1918, a daughter of Fred and Annie (Schneider) Kehr. She was united in marriage to Morris Mikkelson in Iowa on October 4, 1941. Alma kept track...
Jonathan J Krenzelok
Aug 16, 2008
McFarland- Jonathan Krenzelok age 29, died on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Jonathan was a gifted muscian and song writer who enjoyed spending his time playing his guitars, composing music and ""jamming"" with his friends and family. He will be remembered by those he touched as being compassionate, sensitive, creative, and sincere. He left behind his fiancee, Ellen Johnston, mother Shelley...
Audrey Jean Webster
Aug 15, 2008
Madison - Audrey J. Webster, age 77 died on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born in Madison on October 3, 1930, the daughter of Clifford and Ruth Stroschein (Billig). She graduated from Madison East High School in 1948. She married Clifford Webster in 1951. She was a homemaker, Avon lady, a member of Bashford United...
Richard Allen Peterson
Aug 14, 2008
MADISON- Richard A. Peterson, age 76, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, August 14 under the compassionate care of Hospice. Richard was the son of Harold Arthur Peterson and Bernice Ellen Peterson (nee Clark), who passed away three days after his birth.  Richard was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, Kenneth and Thelma Evenson. He graduated from West High...
Beatrice 'Bea' M. Brandt
Aug 13, 2008
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McFarland -- Beatrice Bea' M. Brandt, age 89 of McFarland, passed away in Waukesha on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She was born in Blooming Grove on March 7, 1919, a daughter of the late Emil and Sadie (Barlow) Wold. She met Chester Brandt on the dance floor, and they were married and danced together for more than 64 years....
Robert 'Red' LaVerne Slinde
Aug 12, 2008
Robert 'Red' LaVerne Slinde, age 64, passed away at his home in Stoughton on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. He was born in Edgerton on December 24, 1943, a son of LaVerne and Leona (Geske) Slinde. Red was a very sociable and well loved person, and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an accomplished tennis player in his youth....
William A. Manke
Aug 12, 2008
William ""Bill"" Allen Manke, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th at his home in Madison WI after celebrating a final goodbye party the day before with friends and family at his favorite Lake Michigan beach in Racine WI. Bill was a kind, generous and wise teacher whose light has been shared with thousands over the years. He...
Karen Rae Fox
Aug 11, 2008
Sun PrairieKaren Rae Fox, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 at home. She was born January 11, 1938, in Madison, the daughter of the late Edmund and Alice (Strommen) McKnight. Â Â Â Karen was born and raised in Madison. She graduated from West High School in 1956 and Luther College, Decorah, Iowa in 1960. Her first years...
Phyllis J. Hill
Aug 10, 2008
Madison -- Phyllis Jo Hill was born to Leone Tolbert Hill and Homer Austin Hill on November 27, 1928 in Barttlesville, Oklahoma, and passed away on August 10, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. Â Dr. Hill succumbed to a rare form of cancer. Â The parents of Leone Tolbert made the trek west in the early years of the expansive westward...
Kathleen Corbin Bartell
Aug 10, 2008
Kathleen Corbin Bartell, adored wife, mother, sister and friend, died tragically and unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Kathy was born on April 13, 1946 to Joseph and Rosa Corbin. She lived in West Orange and Middletown, New Jersey until graduating high school in 1964. She attended Denison University in Ohio until 1966 when she transferred...
Michael Shane Paul
Aug 9, 2008
De Forest - Michael Shane Paul, age 33 of De Forest passed away, Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born, January 16, 1975 in Tomah, the son of Michael Paul and Linda (Babcock) Morris-Paul. Â Michael is survived by the two loves of his life, Danna Schroeder and their son, Michael W. Paul of De Forest; his father, Michael (Linda)...
Loletta A. Halverson
Aug 9, 2008
Stoughton- Loletta A. Halverson, age 98, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Harvey, ND on October 15, 1909 the daughter of the Rev. Richard and Anna (Knauss) Bloedau. Loletta attended Eastern Montana State College in Billings, Montana and graduated from Dickinson State College in Dickinson, ND. She taught school for several years...
Winnifred Bernadine Egebrecht
Aug 8, 2008
Madison -- Winnifred B. Egebrecht, age 85, passed away on Fri. Aug 8, 2008. There will be a Memorial Mass on Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, at 11:00 a. m. at St. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Dr. Madison with Monsignor Donn Heiar presiding.
Esther Martha Krueger
Aug 8, 2008
Sun Prairie- Esther M. Krueger, age 92, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Madison. Esther was born on August 5, 1916 in Wayside, WI the daughter of Ferdinand & Mathilda (Borchardt) Griepentrog. She was united in marriage to Gilbert H. Krueger on June 13, 1942 in Milwaukee, until his death on February 18,...
Joyce M Gorwitz
Aug 8, 2008
Gorwitz, Joyce  Madison/Oshkosh:  Joyce Gorwitz, age 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 8, 2008 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born on July 17, 1927, the daughter of  Frank W. and Anna (Rasmussen) Reidhauser in Neenah.  She was united in marriage to Sam Gorwitz in Oshkosh in 1955.  Sam...
JoAnn Midthun
Aug 7, 2008
Deerfield- JoAnn Midthun, age 62, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on October 12, 1945, the sixth of nine children, to Theodore and Marie (Aers) Midthun. JoAnn graduated from Deerfield High School and attended MATC Business College. She worked as a computer programmer for Ed Phillips & Sons for many years. ...
Jane N. Graff
Aug 7, 2008
MADISON- Jane Graff, age 81, died August 7, 2008, at Meriter Hospital after a long encounter with a pulmonary condition. Daughter of Irma Camp and Edgar Graff, Jane followed in the footsteps of her parents as an Extension Specialist in Home Furnishing and Design. Her mother had taught apparel and interior design at Iowa State College, and her father...
Donna Jean Fero
Aug 7, 2008
Donna Jean Fero, Waterloo, Wisconsin died on August 7, 2008 at the age of 83. Donna was a woman of strong faith who doted on her children, Bob Meracle and Bruce Fero. Her grandchildren, Mykol Susan Fero and Casey Ryan Fero, were her greatest joy. Donna also had a special place in her heart for Bruce's wife, Pat, and for...
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