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.
Helen Anderson
Sep 21, 2009
Helen R. Anderson, age 96 passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009. She was born on April 27, 1913 the daughter of Frank and Birdie (Banner) Ogle. She was born in Oklahoma and moved to St. Louis as a child. She was educated in the St. Louis public school system and Harris Teachers College. In 1948, Helen married Paul Anderson;...
Virginia R. Heimerl
Sep 20, 2009
Virginia R. ""Ginny"" Heimerl, age 84, died on September 20, 2009 at Oakwood Nursing Home. She was born September 23, 1924 to Pauline Caston and Frank C. Heimerl Sr. Ginny attended Blessed Sacrament elementary school and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1942. Ginny spent her life devoted to the arts in the Madison area and developed into a renowned...
James A. Ogbeide
Sep 19, 2009
James Ogbeide Sr., age 51, died as a result of an automobile accident on his way from work on Sat. Sept. 19, 2009. Originally from Nigeria, James worked for Velocity Express. James is survived by his wife, Lawrenta; children, twins, James Jr. and John, eight years old, and Christine, four years old, and many other relatives and friends. There will be...
La Verne Marshall Froseth
Sep 19, 2009
Madison - La Verne Marshall Froseth, age 74, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Norwegian immigrants, Herman and Inga ( Anderson) on December 21, 1934. La Verne is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith; sister Joan (Richard Johnson); son Mark (Rose); son Scott (Carrie); former...
Bacia Stepner Edelman
Sep 19, 2009
MADISON , WI -- Bacia Stepner Edelman, an extraordinary potter-sculptor, mother, grandmother and friend, died at age 84 on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the HospiceCare facility in Madison , Wisconsin . Bacia's daughters Laurie Edelman, Judith Edelman-Green and Sarah Edelman Coyne, her sons-in-law Bernie Green and Tom Coyne, and her dearest friend Andree Valley surrounded her during her last...
Katherine M. Coronna
Sep 19, 2009
Katherine M. Coronna, age 90, passed away on September 19, 2009. Katherine was born in Madison on April 3, 1919 to the late Joseph and Angela LaBella. Â A life-long Madisonian and an employee of the University of Wisconsin, Katherine was known for her love of travel, classical opera, and Italian cooking. Â Those who knew her enjoyed her special...
Timothy John Shirley
Sep 19, 2009
Timothy John Shirley, age 50 passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Timothy was born on July 7, 1959, the son of Marion Shirley and Lena Ihle. Tim married Pat Hebel on October 5, 1985 near Poynette, WI. Tim was full of life. He enjoyed good music, good friends, and good times. Poetry was his passion. Camping, downhill skiing and...
Robert L. Greig
Sep 19, 2009
Robert L. Greig, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Â He was born in Stoughton, August 19, 1923, a son of Alexander M. and Selma (Torgerson) Greig. Â When Bob graduated from the Stoughton High School in 1942 he worked as a tool room machinist at Gisholt Machine, Madison, Wisconsin. Gisholt at...
Sarah ""Sally"" Jenkins
Sep 19, 2009
Sarah ""Sally"" Jenkins passed away due to causes related to Alzheimer's disease on September 19, 2009 at Hospice, surrounded by her immediate family. Sally's lifelong commitment to defending the environment defined her professional career and personal interests. A Life Member of the Sierra Club, she enjoyed long walks with her dogs, gardening, bird watching , nature photography, and working to...
Dorothy Lacy
Sep 18, 2009
Stoughton- Dorothy Lacy, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on March 30, 1922, the daughter of Arthur and Jane (Gorman) Lacy. Dorothy was employed at Oscar Mayer for 37 years. She enjoyed traveling, reading and knitting. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Mary Thompson of McFarland; and many nieces and nephews. ...
Glen D. Gustafson
Sep 18, 2009
Madison -- Glen Gustafson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2009 at University Hospital . Â He was born on October 21, 19 21 in Hanley Falls , Minnesota , with his family moving to Minneapolis , MN as a child so he could attend public schools. As a young child Glen was involved with the Boy...
Arist K. Christ
Sep 17, 2009
MADISON- Aristidis K. Christ, age 85, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Meriter Hospital. He was born March 14, 1924, in Grania, Greece, to parents Kosta and Agatha Christou. Once he finished school, he went into the Greek Army as a Captain and fought during the Communist Uprising for his home on Mt. Olympus, for his family and for his...
Garr J. Burt
Sep 17, 2009
Madison , WI/Bellevue, NE - Garr Jacob Burt, age 95 passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the HospiceCare Facility in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born June 9, 1914, in his parents' home in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the son of Alexander Garr and Olive (Heuser) Burt. He was educated in the Louisville Public schools and graduated...
Joseph Xavier Gower
Sep 16, 2009
MADISON- Joseph Xavier Gower, age 44, departed this life on September 16, 2009, peacefully at home after a long illness. He was born July 28, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents James W. and Mary Lou (Newel) Gower. Joe attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from West High School in 1983. He was a lifetime member of Blessed Sacrament Church...
Norma L. Starkweather
Sep 15, 2009
FITCHBURG- Norma Leora (Shroyer) Starkweather, age 97, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009. She was born November 25, 1911, in Marshall, MI to parents Harvey H. and Grace (Brewer) Shroyer. Shortly after her birth she moved with her family and grew up in Mishwaka, Indiana. Norma met Walter Starkweather in 1928 and they were married March 3, 1931. Together they moved...
Marvin C. Hawkinson
Sep 15, 2009
Stoughton- Marvin C. Hawkinson, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at the Stoughton Hospital on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. He was born in Stoughton on March 2, 1936 a son of the late Lyman Sr. and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson. Marvin was a graduate of the Stoughton Schools. He was a life long member of the First Lutheran Church of Stoughton and...
Walter L. Ast
Sep 15, 2009
WAUNAKEE -- Walter L. Ast, age 76, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 , at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg from a rare disease. Â Walter, born on December 20, 19 32 in Dodgeville to Walter and Florence (Cutler) Â Ast, was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1951. He had a...
Lucy P. Nehrenz
Sep 15, 2009
Cottage Grove--Lucy P. Nehrenz died on September 15, 2009 at the age of 104. She was born Lucy O. Polodna and was raised in the rural Prairie du Chien area with her four sisters and two brothers. Her husband, Percy, died in 1964 and her closest relatives are nieces and nephews: Eugene Mara of Oak Creek, Arnold Mara of Prairie...
Betty Morgan Spradling
Sep 14, 2009
Betty Morgan Spradling, 93, died peacefully September 14, 2009 in hospice at Madison, Wisconsin. Â Â Born December 22, 1915 in Ridgeway, Wisconsin to Edith (Fairbanks) Morgan and Chester Pond Morgan, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in February of this year, her parents, an older brother, Philip Fairbanks Morgan, and a grandson, Eric David Spradling. Â ...
Ernest William Roseke
Sep 14, 2009
Ernest William Roeske, age 102, passed away peacefully on Mon. Sept. 14, 2009. He was born on Sept. 3, 1907 in Richford Wis. Ernest was employed by Borden Dairy for many years. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and a Member of XYZ. Ernest is survived by his niece, La Verne Alme and nephew Duane (Muriel) Roeske and...
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