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.
Daniel J. Munz
Oct 29, 2009
Daniel  J. Munz, age 54,  passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009  at HospiceCare following a long illness.  Dan was born May 27, 1955, the son of Marion and Phyllis ( Fargo) Munz.  He was employed by the University of Wisconsin, and the Kohl Center.  Dan is survived by his father; Marion ""Doc"" Munz,  ...
Elvera Anderson
Oct 28, 2009
Elvera ""Vera"" Anderson, age 100, passed away on Wed. Oct. 28, 2009. Vera was born in Tomahawk on June 29, 1909. She married Einer Anderson and together they raised five children in Madison. Vera later worked for Dr. A. E. Schultz as office manager. She is survived by her children, Norbert (Lillian), Julie (Bill) Johnson, Carol (Richard) Samuel and Laurie...
Bonnie Lee Mehtala
Oct 28, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Bonnie L. Mehtala , age 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Hospice Inc. in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born on January 11, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Louese (Hunter) Mitchell in Hillsboro, Wisconsin and grew up in the Ontario area. Bonnie was united in marriage to John Mehtala in March of...
Gordon V. Marlow
Oct 28, 2009
Gordon V. Marlow, age 89, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2009 at Attic Angel Nursing Home. Gordon was the son of Samuel and Mildred (Tubbs) Marlow. He grew up in Madison and spent summers in Grant County with relatives, the Tubbs, Raisebeck and Metcalf families. Gordon graduated from Madison West High School and continued his education at U.W. Madison,...
Marion J. Sellers
Oct 28, 2009
Town of Dunkirk- Marion Jean Sellers died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton, WI after a lengthy illness.  Marion was born on March 18, 1932 in Fond du Lac the daughter of Bernard J. and June (Neumann) Coleman. She married Jerry Sellers on March 31, 1951 by Father John Egan at St. James Catholic Church...
Elsie E. Reynolds
Oct 28, 2009
MADISON, WI- Elsie E. Reynolds, age 95, died peacefully on October 28, 2009, at Oakwood Lutheran Homes, where she resided the last seven years. Prior to her move to Madison, she lived for seven years in California. Elsie was born Elsie Gerhardt in Milwaukee on January 24, 1914, but lived most of her life on Sangamon Street in Steger. She...
Jean E. Fine
Oct 27, 2009
STOUGHTON, WI -Jean Fine, age 79, formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Nazareth Health & Rehab due to the effects of dementia. She was born September 11, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Earl and Edna Dotson.
She was an intelligent and proud woman, who was deeply passionate about fairness and justice in the...
Betty Jean Owens
Oct 27, 2009
Madison -- Betty Jean Owens, age 88, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Oakwood West. Â She was born on March 5, 1921 to Earl and Erika (Sundling) Wright in Huron, South Dakota. Â In 1942, Betty received her bachelor's degree in business from the University of South Dakota. Â Betty was united in marriage to Glenn Dinsmore Owens...
Donald Anthony Dowling
Oct 27, 2009
Donald A. DowlingDonald Anthony Dowling, of Gerton, NC, passed away at his residence October 27, 2009. He was born August 16, 1923 to Leroy James and Regina (Rupp) Dowling. He was the oldest of three brothers.Those that knew Donald were blessed; he had lived life to the very fullest and was always there when you needed him. Â He had an...
Msgr. Elmer J. Dietzel
Oct 27, 2009
Madison-Waunakee-Dickeyville-Â Msgr. Elmer J. Dietzel, age 82, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born on March 30, 1927 in Dickeyville, Wisconsin; a son of the late Alphonse and Myra (Splinter) Dietzel. He was raised in Dickeyville and attended Holy Ghost Grade School; graduated from Salvatorian High School and Seminary in St. Nazianz, WI; and Graduated...
Craig M. Lamb
Oct 26, 2009
Craig M. Lamb passed away on Monday, October 26th at his home in Madison. Craig Lamb was born in Chicago, IL on November 7, 1948, the second son of Meyer ""Mike"" and Minnie (Smith) Lamb. Â Craig attended the Janesville Public Schools and graduated in 1967 from Janesville Senior High School (the last class of Fighting Bluebirds!). Â Craig worked...
Aileen Mary Anderson
Oct 26, 2009
Cottage Grove- Aileen ""Mary"" Anderson, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnstown on August 3, 1928, the daughter of William and Mina (Patterson) Malone. Mary worked for the Parker Pen Company in Janesville. On June 21, 1952 she married Otis Anderson. Together they worked the family farm. Mary enjoyed her time...
Marc Anthony Merucci
Oct 25, 2009
Marc Anthony Merucci, age 43, of Waunakee, passed away suddenly Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, of a heart attack. Marc loved his family and created a family wherever he went. To those who knew and loved him, he was a very caring person, passionate about life and having fun, he lived life to the fullest. Marc was 100% genuine, a Badgers...
Opal ""Sue"" Meicher
Oct 25, 2009
McFarland- Opal ""Sue"" Meicher, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Â She was born in Lodi on April 9, 1924, daughter of Oscar and Ella (Phillips) Smith. Â After Oscars passing Sue was raised by her mother and Orville Plank. Â She is survived by her seven children, Burdette (Carl Sr.) Lacey, Darrell Swenby, Susan Podell, Kendall Swenby,...
Sara V. Hanson
Oct 25, 2009
Monona/Verona - Sara Hanson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2009. She was born Nov. 9, 1921 in Fond du Lac, WI, to William and Edith Geisthardt.  Sara taught school for many years in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon, and on Air Force bases in Newfoundland, and Spain. In 1962 she married Norman A. Hanson of Madison. They resided...
Doris Irene Mundt
Oct 24, 2009
Sun Prairie/Marshall- Doris I. (Tennant) Mundt, age 86, passed away on Saturday, , October 24, 2009. Doris was born on March 7, 1923 in Plain, WI the daughter of Dorr & Ella ( Reinfeldt) Tennant. She was united in marriage to Harold H. Mundt on Oct 7, 1944 in Marshall and they were married for 59 years until his death...
Robert J. Bosben
Oct 24, 2009
Robert J. Bosben, age 77, a long-time Madison resident, died peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Hospice Center in Fitchburg, surrounded by his family. Â Robert was born on Sept. 19, 1932 in Madison, the second son of Joseph I. and Zola A. (Myers) Bosben. Â He grew up in the town of Burke, attended Burke Station elementary...
Patricia M. Maranger
Oct 24, 2009
Stoughton- Patricia M. Maranger, age 67, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at her home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Racine on May 3, 1942, a daughter of Philip and Margaret (Carney) Maranger. Â On February 27, 1960, she was united in marriage to Bob Maranger in Racine. Â Pat worked at Millfab, and Northwest Fabrics. Â ...
Craig S. Klyve
Oct 23, 2009
Craig Klyve, our beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend, who is cherished by all who knew him, died far too early when he unexpectedly took his life on Friday, October 23, 2009. Â To those who knew and loved him, Craig was joyful, nurturing, playful, honest, devoted and hard-working. Â He loved to be active outdoors and laugh...
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...
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