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.
Marjorie J. Tevik
Mar 4, 2010
Davenport, IA - Marjorie J Tevik, age 79 died Thursday, March 4, 2010. Marjorie was born January 30, 1931 in Duluth, MN to Einer and Merel Peterson. She was the younger sister to Mary and Jim. She graduated from Morgan Park High School and held an office job in the steel plant. She met and married Robert L....
David James Riddle
Mar 3, 2010
Middleton -- David James Riddle, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2010, at Meriter Hospital, with his family by his side. David was born on Aug. 5, 1926, in Lodi, the fifth of eight children to Alonzo and Alta (nee Hook) Riddle. He was united in marriage to the former Irene Carrie Borchardt on...
Ernestina Genna
Mar 3, 2010
Genna Ernestina ""Tina"" MADISON/VERONATina passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the age of 91.   She was born on March 11, 1918, the daughter of Abel and Sophia (Perez) Palacios, in Laredo, Texas.   Tina married Paul Genna on February 5, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2003, after 58 years of marriage.   Tina is survived by her daughter,...
David Fettiplace
Mar 2, 2010
Madison -Â David George Fettiplace, age 27,was born July 2, 1982, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
David died after an extended campaign against colon cancer that he endured stoically. He was diagnosed on Christmas Day, 2008, had surgery and chemotherapy, but the cancer returned in October 2009, at which point it was inoperable. He had battled against the pain and...
Robert ""Bob"" T. Osterkil
Mar 2, 2010
Robert ""Bob"" T. OsterkilMadison - Robert ""Bob"" T. Osterkil, age 77, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, surrounded by his family.Born April 17, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN, he spent his youth in Port Edwards, WI and the majority of his adult life in Madison. Â Bob spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, and then earned his Bachelor's Degree...
Marilyn M. King
Mar 1, 2010
Marilyn M. King, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg after vigilantly battling Lymphoma Cancer for 16 years. Marilyn was born in Madison on December 14, 1932, the daughter of Florence (Yates) and Chauncey E. Mahaffey, who preceded her in death. Marilyn graduated from Madison Central High School in 1950, and married...
Neil Edward Bonney
Mar 1, 2010
Madison-Neil Edward Bonney age 84 passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Hospice Care, Inc. Neil was born November 18, 1925 the son of James (Nancy) Bonney. Neil grew up in the Eastman/Prairie du Chien area. In 1942 Neil enlisted in the Merchant Marines. After the service Neil lived in Prairie du Chien and Wisconsin Rapids but eventually called Madison...

John M. Kelch
Feb 28, 2010
Stoughton- John M. Kelch, age 62, died on February 28, 2010 as a result of an ATV accident. He was born in Stoughton on December 23, 1947, the son of Kenneth and Arlee (Furseth) Kelch. John graduated from LaFollette High School in Madison in 1966 and then joined the Air National Guard. After being honorably discharged he began his life...

Richard ""Dick"" Dale Schmidt
Feb 28, 2010
Waunakee -- Richard D. Schmidt, age 83, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 28, 2010.Richard was born on June 4, 1926 in Silver Lake, Wisconsin, to George L. and Myrtle E. (Westlake) Schmidt. Â He married Esther I. Epping on July 21, 1951. Â In 1955 they moved to Waunakee where they raised...

Edna Helen Hobbins
Feb 28, 2010
Edna Helen Hobbins, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Bluffton.  She was born November 27, 1931 in Springfield, South Dakota to the late Henry and Henrietta Palsma. She was a member of the Low Country Presbyterian Church in Bluffton and former member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Madison. Edna is survived by...

John Francis Casey
Feb 27, 2010
Madison -- John Francis Casey, age 93, died on Saturday morning, February 27, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born into the Irish farming family of Bernard and Margaret (Coyle) Casey on February 20, 1917 in Pine Bluff, the seventh of ten children.
John attended Crestwood Elementary, and both West and Edgewood High Schools. He became...

Patricia Ann Williams
Feb 27, 2010
Madison, WI -- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Patricia Ann Williams passed away Friday, 26 February 2010, at the HospiceCare facility in Fitchburg, WI; she had been living in Madison, WI. Â She passed away as she had lived: Â peacefully, quietly, and with dignity. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Patricia was a wonderful woman: Â black, beautiful, and bright. Â She had big, pretty eyes, a...

Timothy ""Timmy"" J. Schaefer
Feb 27, 2010
Timothy (Timmy) -- Timmy Schaefer died peacefully in his sleep at home on February 27, 2010. He just celebrated his 53rd birthday on February 25th with friends and neighbors. Timmy was the son of Don and Marilyn Schaefer. He spent much of his life at Central Wisconsin Center and later was integrated into the Madison community. Timmy worked at the...
Eva Ann Peterson
Feb 26, 2010
Madison - Eva Ann Peterson, age 88, died at the Oakwood West nursing home on Friday, February 26, 2010. She was born in Winfield Township (near Reedsburg, WI) on September 20, 1921, the daughter of Anna (Pelton) and Claude Mundth. She attended a one-room elementary school and graduated from Reedsburg High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin...

David Wennen
Feb 26, 2010
MADISON - David Wennen, age 27, died Friday, Feb 26, 2010 after fighting a longtime battle with depression.
He was born on April 19, 1982 in Madison, the son of Bradley and Margaret Wennen. He graduated from UW Milwaukee with a BA in History in 2005 and received an Associate Degree in Electron Microscopy from MATC in 2007. He was employed...

Wesley J. ""Joe"" Merrick
Feb 26, 2010
MARSHALL-Wesley Joseph Merrick age 58 passed away Friday, February 26th due to cardiac arrest.
Joe was born June 29, 1951 in Springfield, Illinois. He was a loving father , grandfather, and a generous friend. Joe enjoyed traveling, live music, good food, and great times with family and friends. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his willingness...
Walter Samuel Zimmerman Sr.
Feb 26, 2010
Walter Samuel Zimmerman Sr. age 79, passed away on Fri. Feb. 26, 2010 at home after a long illness. He was born Oct. 12, 1930 to Samuel and Katherine (Disch) Zimmerman. Walter had served in the U.S. Army and was a long time Madison resident. He enjoyed his family, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. Walter is survived by his...

James L Schultz
Feb 25, 2010
Spring Green-James L. Schultz, age 57, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Heartland Country Village Nursing Home, Black Earth. He was born on June 11, 1952 in Neillsville the son of Alfred & Norma Schultz. In July of 1958 he came to live on the farm of Avery & Ardyth Rich along with his 2 brothers and sister....
Jane Cummings Anderson
Feb 24, 2010
MADISON - Jane Cummings Anderson, age 77, died on February 24, 2010, at Sunny Hill Health Care Center, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for a number of years.
She was born to John and LaJune Cummings on September 23, 1932 in Chicago, the city that she grew to love. Jane graduated from Fenger High School, and received a degree in elementary...
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