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.
Geraldine C. Phillips
Nov 28, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Geraldine C. Phillips, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born in Madison, on May 13, 1927.
Geraldine is survived by her children, Pat (Bentzler) McCartney, Charlotte Buckeridge, Pam Packer, Floyd Johnson, Floyd Moe and Terry Phillips; 24 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.
Geraldine was preceded...
Dorothy M. Leslie
Nov 27, 2009
Stoughton- Dorothy M. Leslie, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Skaalen Home, in Stoughton, on Friday, November 27, 2009. She was born in Stoughton, on January 8, 1918, a daughter of the late Morris and Palma (Hermanson) Leslie. Dorothy graduated from Stoughton High School, in 1936, and furthered her education graduating from the UW-Madison, in 1940. Following her graduation,...
Arlene McNall
Nov 27, 2009
Arlene McNall, age 74, died November 27, 2009 after a long illness. Â She was born in Verona on Aug. 31, 1935 the daughter of Alfred and Matilda (Kalscheur) Strassman. Â Arlene was united in marriage to James A. McNall on August 21, 1954. Â Arlene worked for many years as a Crossing Guard for the Madison School District. Â ...
Rose Marie ""Dolly"" St. Louis
Nov 27, 2009
Rose Marie ""Dolly"" St. Louis, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born on March 6, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of the late Ernest and Josephine (Magnasco) Schuepbach. She married Donald St. Louis on November 16, 1998. Dolly was previously married to Thomas Dirienzo. She retired from H.P....
Roger N. Lecy
Nov 25, 2009
Madison- Roger N. Lecy, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Â He was born in Stoughton on October 2, 1944, the son of Mirth and Norma (Reinstad) Lecy. Â Roger graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963. Â He was drafted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. Â Roger worked...
Robert J. Schoonover
Nov 24, 2009
Stoughton- Robert J. Schoonover, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born on March 1, 1925 in Janesville, a son of Les and Gertrude (Thom) Schoonover. Bob was educated in the Janesville schools graduating from high school in 1942. He was married in Janesville to Teresa ""Tess"" Frank on June...
Mary Jean Gerlach
Nov 24, 2009
Madison - Mary Jean Gerlach (nee Hebenstreit) , 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at HospiceCare. Mary was born in Shullsburg, Wisconsin to the late J. Raymond and Bernadette Hebenstreit on July 6, 1920. She married John Glenn Gerlach on February 10, 1943. John preceded her in death in 1999 after 56 years of marriage. They...
Laura M. Roehlk
Nov 24, 2009
Laura M. Roehlk, age 87, died peacefully at her home in Fitchburg, WI, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. She was born on Nov. 27, 1921, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Fern and Jesse Sharp. She grew up in Elkader, Iowa. She graduated from Coe College with a B.A. in economics. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WW II. ...
Philip N. Stephenson
Nov 24, 2009
Madison - Philip ""Phil"" Stephenson, age 83, died November 24, 2009, of injuries sustained in an accident November 7. He was born February 26, 1926, the son of Joseph and Mary Stephenson. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1943 and maintained lifelong ties with many of his high school friends. After a brief service in the...
Milton ""Milt"" H. Lenz
Nov 22, 2009
Madison -- Milton H. Lenz age 91 passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Â He was born in rural Kaleva , MI on March 11, 19 18 the son Eliza (Wallace) and Emil Lenz. Â He grew up on a farm near Gotham , WI . In the 1930's Milt...
Robert W. Simmons Jr.
Nov 22, 2009
Madison - Robert W. (Bob) Simmons, Jr. passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the age of 76. He is survived by his mother Nell Chapman Simmons (100 years old), brother Frank Simmons (Jean), daughter Melanie Simmons, son Malcolm Simmons (Cynthia), son Duncan Simmons (Bonnie), daughter Victoria Simmons Rezko (Burt), eight grandchildren: Roberto, Heather, Brett, Spencer, Patrick, Rachel,...
Donald Joseph Voegeli
Nov 21, 2009
Donald  J.  Voegeli, age 89, well known Madison musician, Professor Emeritus of the UW Extension, died on Saturday, November 21, 2009, due to complications  after a fall. He was born in Monticello February 8, 1920, the son of  Jost J. and Rose (Schilt) Voegeli.  He attended Monticello Public Schools.  In 1937 Prof. Voegeli was the...
Dorothy M. Ballweg
Nov 21, 2009
Dorothy M. Ballweg, age 96, of Waunakee died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. The former Dorothy Acker was born on Feb. 27, 1913 to Anton and Catherine Acker. She married Leo Ballweg at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton on Nov. 23, 1939. Together they operated a dairy, hog and tobacco farm...
Lavalla Lena Laura Anderson
Nov 20, 2009
Lavalla Lena Laura (Krueger) Anderson, age 90, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Â She was born in Deerfield on December 14, 1918, a daughter of Robert and Louisa (Glauvitz) Krueger. Â On January 18, 1942, she was united in marriage to Arnold Anderson at St. John's in Newville. Â Lavalla was a...
Rosemary Nist Westley
Nov 20, 2009
Rosemary Nist Westley, 95, passed away in peace and comfort on November 20, 2009 following a long and fulfilling life highlighted by her service to her family, her community and her country. Â Born in Akron, Ohio, the eldest of nine children, she was called upon to forego a high school education so that she could help support the family...
Arlene K. Meyer
Nov 19, 2009
Madison -- Arlene K. Meyer died on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at HospiceCare. She was born in Adams Township, rural Monticello, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert Jr. and Frieda (Spring) Wittwer. Arlene graduated from Monticello High School and attended Madison Business College. Arlene was employed at the Monroe Clinic in Monroe, Wisconsin for 20 years, and retired from the State...
Jerry Sanders
Nov 19, 2009
Madison-Jerry Sanders, age 69, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on July 1, 1940 in Mississippi the son of Ed & Ida May Sanders. Jerry has been a longtime resident of the Madison area. He honored his country by serving in the U.S. Army.   Jerry was a longtime employee of General...
Tracie J. Seeger
Nov 19, 2009
Sun Prairie-Tracie J. Seeger, 49, died peacefully Thursday, November 19, 2009, after a courageous 6+ year battle with breast cancer. She was born July 26, 1960, in Madison, to Duane and Sonja (Sherven) Grinde. She graduated from LaFollette High School and worked for the State of Wisconsin for many years. On November 20, 1992, she was united in...
Carolyn Faye Borland
Nov 18, 2009
Madison -- Carolyn Faye Borland, age 72, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born September 18, 1937 in Maynard, Iowa to Glenn and Ruth Nicholson. She graduated from Maynard High School in 1956. She worked in Oelwein, Iowa until she married Glenn Borland on August 18, 1957. The couple...
Peter G. Sahagian
Nov 18, 2009
Madison -- Peter G. Sahagian, age 86, passed away peacefully at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center on Wed. Nov. 18, 2009. Peter was born in South Milwaukee on Jan. 17, 1923, the son of Garabed and Yater (Doushgunian) Sahagian. Peter graduated from South Milwaukee High School and attended UW Milwaukee. He enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served for...
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