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.
Charles Triller II
Nov 7, 2009
Charles ""Skip"" Joseph Triller II, passed away on November 7, 2009 at University Hospital, Madison following a tragic event that led to a critical injury. Â He was born on January 29, 1949 in Buffalo, NY to Charles and Charlotte Triller. Â Skip moved to Madison, WI with his family in 1955. Â Following his graduation from Eau Claire University...
Henrietta 'Etta' M. Hoverson
Nov 7, 2009
Henrietta Etta' M. Hoverson, died on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Â She was born in Stoughton, a daughter of the late Peter and Jennie (Ehle) Onsrud. Â She attended the Stoughton Public Schools, and furthered her education at the former Madison Business College. Â She was employed by the Wisconsin State Board of Health, the Department of...
Lester A. Druck
Nov 6, 2009
Lester A. Druck, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2009, after a short illness. Â Lester was born on June 19, 1917, to William and Etta Druck in St. Paul Minnesota. Â He was an award winning tennis player in high school and college. Academically gifted, he graduated from high school a year early. Â From 1934 to...
Beverly J. Pharo
Nov 6, 2009
Madison -- Beverly J. Pharo, age 78, died on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Capitol Lakes Health Center after a long illness. She was born on September 8, 1931 in Madison to parents, Jack and Hella Johnson. Bev lived in Madison in the Nakoma neighborhood. She attended Nakoma School through 8th grade, then attended and graduated from West High...
Mary M. Zeller
Nov 6, 2009
Mary M. "" GiGI"" Zeller, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the home of her granddaughter. She was born on May 26, 1920 in Richland County the daughter of Hugh & Ruby (Mallo) Scallon. Mary was united in marriage to John J. Zeller on April 11, 1942 in Richland Center and they enjoyed over 44 years...
Clarence Dlouhy
Nov 6, 2009
Clarence Dlouhy, age 97, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on August 8, 1912 in Chicago, IL. On August 31, 1934, he was united in marriage with Janet Huptych and she preceded him in death on Nov. 3, 2006. He was raised in the Chicago area and retired after 32...
Douglas S. Terhune, Sr.
Nov 6, 2009
Madison-Douglas S. Terhune, Sr., age 96 passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on May 5, 1913 in New Jersey the son of Stephen A. & Mary Ellen (Hoagland) Terhune. Douglas was united in marriage to Katherine Blackwell on October 3, 1937 and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage until her death...
Lorraine E. Kelln
Nov 6, 2009
Lorraine E. Kelln, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 14, 1916, the daughter of Albert and Lena (Gauger) Riemer. Lorraine spent most of her life in Milwaukee and Sussex and moved to Cottage Grove in 2004. On June 17, 1939 she was united in marriage with Jacob ""Jack"" Kelln...
Angeline Payton
Nov 4, 2009
Angeline (Angie) Rundell Payton passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2009 at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Â Angie will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and caring towards others, her generosity and quick wit, and her love of animals. Â Family was incredibly important to Angie and she was a constant source of love and support to...
Kelly Marie McGraw-Campa
Nov 3, 2009
Sun Prairie-Kelly M. McGraw-Campa, age 33, passed away unexpectedly at UW Hospital of natural causes on Tuesday, Nov.3, 2009. Kelly was born on September 3, 1976 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Michael and Deborah (Schrader) McGraw. She was a graduate of Watertown High School. Kelly was employed as a CNA with UW Hospitals. She was a very helpful, giving...
Patricia Kathryn Leverentz
Nov 3, 2009
DeForest -- Patricia Kathryn Leverentz, age 63, passed away on November 3, 2009 at her home in DeForest. She was born September 29, 1946 at St. Mary's Hospital in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Mashak) Hemmersbach. Pat attended St. Mary's Grade School on St. Mary's Ridge and graduated from Cashton High School in 1964. She was...
J. Keith Eccarius
Nov 3, 2009
J. Keith Eccarius, age 52, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in his home. Â He was born June 18, 1957, in Chicago, the son of Edward and Nelda (Lemons) Eccarius. Â J. Keith was employed by the University of Wisconsin as a financial analyst, was a member of the Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus and a board member of the New...
Henry J. LaBarge
Nov 3, 2009
Deerfield -- Henry J. LaBarge, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 4, 1933, the son of James and Zella (Jones) LaBarge. Hank is survived by his wife, Mary; six children, Brenda (Bob) Dahl, Vicki (Steve) Rank, Tammy (John) Brown, Mark (Barb) LaBarge, Cheryl LaBarge and...
Helen M. Kapelke
Nov 3, 2009
Helen M. Kapelke, age 90 of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â She was born in Janesville on July 24, 1919, a daughter of Benjamin and Gertrude (Isaacs) Nettum. Â Helen graduated from Janesville High School with the Class of 1938. Â She was united in marriage to Lawrence R. Kapelke of North...
Jacob Heifetz
Nov 3, 2009
Madison-Jake Heifetz was born on April 17, 1917, in Lachwa, Poland and died November 3, 2009 . Jake was a special man. He was a father of five, grandfather of six, and was soon to be blessed with the birth of his first great-grandchild. Â Jake himself was the second youngest of seven children born to Arieh and Leah Heifetz....
Martin H. Egstad
Nov 3, 2009
Stoughton- Martin H. Egstad, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1911, in Star Valley, Crawford County, the second child of Nordahl and Rena (Hanson) Egstad. Martin was baptized November 23, 1911 and confirmed May 30, 1926 at the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church by Rev. J.O. Holum. His...
Lewis Toppel
Nov 2, 2009
Madison - Lewis Toppel, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Lewis was born in Portsmouth,VA on January 13, 1944 to Lilian (nee Signer) and the late Morris Toppel. He is survived by children Leah, Dana (Denice), and Benjamin (Rainbow); grandchildren Morris and Willa; sister Gail Sherman (Mark); nieces Jessica and Elizabeth...
Lorraine B. Hickman
Nov 1, 2009
MADISON - Lorraine B. Hickman, age 96, died of natural causes on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Oakwood Village West in Madison. Lorraine was born on October 25, 1913 in Milwaukee to parents Joseph and Mary Block. Lorraine was a graduate of Holy Angels Academy and the Miseracordia Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her RN degree. She attended...
Betty Lou Ethel Davidson
Nov 1, 2009
SUN PRAIRIEÂ Â DAVIDSON, BETTY LOUÂ Â Betty Lou Davidson, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 in St., Mary's Hospital after suffering a major heart attack. Â She was employed for the past 18 years at Cub Foods East in the Deli. Â She was a very loving mother and a strong willed person. Â She enjoyed going to Prairie...
Warren R. Peterson
Oct 31, 2009
Stoughton- Warren R. Peterson, age 89, died on October 31, 2009. He was born on May 22, 1920 in the Town of Dunkirk. Warren was the son of the late Elmer and Minnie (Gilbertson) Peterson. He graduated from Stoughton High School. Warren was a life-long member of First Lutheran Church and a member of the Military Order of the Purple...
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