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.
Allan N. Sherman
Oct 23, 2009
Madison - Allan N. Sherman, age 78, passed a way peacefully on October 23, 2009, at home.
He was born on March 18, 1931 in Bloomer, WI, the son of Torvald and Sigrid (Helgesen) Sherman. He was united in marriage to Jeanette (Jan) Boehnen, on January 20, 1951.
He was a graduate of Madison Central High School and was a member of Bethel...
Margaret Allan
Oct 22, 2009
Margaret M. Allan, age 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2009. Â She was born April 10, 1923 the daughter of James and Anna ( Campbell) O Hagan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Â She had resided in Madison for the past four years. Â Margaret is survived by her loving daughters; Anne (Daniel) Whitesel, and Joan (James) Schuetz, and sisters;...
Mary Louise Davison
Oct 22, 2009
Madison -- Mary Louise Davison (nee Wright), age 81, died on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 9, 1928 to Arthur and Evelyn (Livens) Wright in Milwaukee. Mary graduated from Janesville High School in 1946. As a single mother, she obtained her master's degree in library science from the University of Wisconsin...
Frederick C. Winding, Jr.
Oct 22, 2009
MADISON - Frederick C. Winding, Jr., age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2009 at the Ellen and Peter Johnson HospiceCare Center with his family by his side. He was born on April 2, 1929 in Milwaukee, the son of Frederick C. Winding, Sr. and Ruth M. Winding (nee Davidson). He graduated from Wauwatosa High School and the University...
Mary M. Powers
Oct 22, 2009
POWERS, MARY M.  Mary M. Powers, age 50, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 in her home.  She was born January 14, 1959, in Madison, the daughter of Francis and Audrey (Weisensel) Powers. Mary was a veteran of the US Army.  Prior to returning to Madison, she had been employed as a nurses aide in several nursing homes.  ...
Margaret Toppel
Oct 21, 2009
Madison - Margaret (Peggy) Toppel (nee Rasmussen), age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at home. Peggy was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 15, 1948, the daughter of Maryalice (Maier) and the late Robert Rasmussen. She is survived by loving husband, Lewis; children, Leah, Dana (Denice), and Benjamin (Rainbow); grandchildren, Morris and Willa; and brothers, Robert,...
Robert Warmsley DeMott, Jr.
Oct 21, 2009
Sun Prairie-Robert Warmsley DeMott, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Called Bob by his family and friends, Robert W. DeMott, Jr. was born in New York City on June 21, 1921 to Robert W. and Bertha (Fix) DeMott. He graduated from Duke University in 1947 with a degree...
Bernice J. Zamzow
Oct 21, 2009
Marshall/Portage- Bernice Judith Zamzow, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1916 in Portage the daughter of Merton & Jennie (Larson) Van Wormer. Bernice was united in marriage to William Zamzow on November 9, 1935. Bill was the love of her life, as...
Anna Mae Ellen Wersland
Oct 20, 2009
Anna Mae Ellen (Showers) Wersland, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on May 23, 1921, a daughter of Wallace and Anna (Alme) Showers. Â Anna Mae graduated from Stoughton High School. Â She was united in marriage to Ernest T. Wersland on March 24, 1945. Â ...
Bertha ""Bert"" Newel
Oct 20, 2009
Bertha A. ""Bert"" Newel was born on August 11, 1915 in Madison, the daughter of  Laurent and Anna Marie (Dafflon) Kaeser.  On November 23,1939 she and Frank Newel were married at Holy Redeemer Church in Madison.  Bert worked in retail before starting a family.  Her sons, John and Bill, were born in 1944, and 1946.  ...
Barbara Ann Stine
Oct 19, 2009
Barbara A. Stine Madison--Barbara Ann Stine (Barb, Barbie), age 74, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at University Hospital surrounded by members of her family. Barbara was born in Baraboo on July 15, 1935, the daughter of the late Jeanette (Rueckert) Hornbeck and Richard Mauer. She was a graduate of Portage High School. Barb was united in marriage to Bennie...
Thomas Edward Cleary
Oct 19, 2009
Thomas Edward Cleary, age 75, of Madison, died unexpectedly at home on Monday evening, October 19, 2009. Â He was born on July 20, 1934 in Milwaukee, son of the late Peter and Myrine (Borchers) Cleary. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tom attended school in Milwaukee, and was a graduate in broadcast communications of Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Â After college he worked...
William D. Miller
Oct 19, 2009
William (Bill) Dingler Miller of Madison died on October 19, 2009 following a recurrence of bladder cancer. Bill was born on June 12, 1940 in Elmira, New York. Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Hamilton College, New York in 1962. He completed a Master's in French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1966 and received his...
Kathleen Jordan
Oct 19, 2009
Madison--Kathleen ""Casey"" Jordan, died peacefully at HospiceCare on October 19th after a three year battle with cancer. Casey was born on April 1, 1944 in De Kalb, IL, to Mary (Butler) Stabb and Clarence Connelly. Her family moved to Chicago in 1945 where she spent her childhood. After graduating from Mother McCauley High School in 1962, Casey moved to Madison to...
Carol G Fox
Oct 19, 2009
Sun Prairie-Carol G. Fox, age 65, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Sun Prairie after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 8, 1944 in Richland Center, WI the daughter of Bernard & Norma (Nelson) Repsumer. Carol was united in marriage to Lyle O. Fox on February 17, 1973 at Our Savior's...
Howard Wayne Olson Sr.
Oct 19, 2009
Windsor -- Howard Wayne Olson Sr., age 66, died on Monday, October 19, 2009, at his home in Windsor, Wisconsin. He was born on July 22, 1943, the son of Harold and Helen (Reinstad) Olson. Dad was a dedicated, self-employed owner-operator of Olson Plumbing for 30 years. He enjoyed going on gambling trips, playing cards, listening and dancing...
Scott Eugene Lawyer
Oct 19, 2009
Sun Prairie-Scott E. Lawyer, age 34, passed away at his home on Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born on March 16, 1975 in Madison. Scott was a 1993 graduate of Oregon High School. He was employed with H & H Electric in the sheet metal department and prior to that, worked for 10 years with Sub-Zero. Scott loved playing...
Ronald Lawrence Giese
Oct 18, 2009
Ronald Lawrence Giese, age 75, died on Sun. Oct. 18, 2009 at his home.  Ron was born on  June 28, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Lawrence F. C. and Maybelle (Windau) Giese. Ron was the youngest brother of four children, Lynn E. Giese, Gordon L. Giese, and Curtiss W. Giese (all deceased).   Ronald...
Thomas Earl Rust
Oct 17, 2009
MADISON- Thomas Earl Rust, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, at his residence. Tom was born October 13, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Cara and Ruth Rust. Tom enjoyed birding, cycling, model railroading, being the ""under gardener"" to Barbara, and long walks in the woods by the Arboretum. Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara; brother, Jim...
Janet A. Miller
Oct 16, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Janet A. Miller, 88, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died peacefully at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center of Madison, on Friday, October 16, 2009. She was the daughter of John and Alice Walbridge of Marshall, Wisconsin and born on October 14, 1921. She attended a one-room schoolhouse, Pierceville School, and graduated from Sun Prairie...
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