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.
Rosemary Shea
Mar 23, 2009
Madison- Rosemary Watson Shea passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23rd at HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She began her new journey after a very long illness and was surrounded throughout her final days by her family. She was born February 10th, 1931 in Madison, WI. The second child of Stuart & Eldrid Watson, she spent her life first in Barneveld,...
Nora A. Ylvisaker
Mar 22, 2009
Ylvisaker, Nora Stoughton- Nora A. Ylvisaker, age 94, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Sunday, March 22, 2009. Â She was born in Lone Rock, WI on March 8, 1915, a daughter of Grant and Olive Rose (Phetteplace) McKinney. Â On January 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to Sanford E. Ylvisaker. Â She was preceded...
Chessie James Johnson
Mar 21, 2009
Johnson, Chessie McFarland -- Chessie James Johnson, age 35, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Â He was born in Madison on June 25, 1973, a son of James Forest and Patricia Ann (Harris) Johnson. Â Chessie was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to hunt and fish. He also loved cooking and NASCAR racing. He will be remembered as...
James E Bey
Mar 21, 2009
Waunakee- James E. ""Jim"" Bey, age 85, passed away on March 21, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. Services in Wisconsin will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, Waunakee with visitation from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service Burial with military graveside rites will be held in the Rock Island...
Jonah Hauser Carlson
Mar 20, 2009
Madison--Jonah Hauser Carlson, died on Friday, March 20, 2009 at Meriter Hospital. Jonah was born earlier the same day and we are so proud of his courage and fighting spirit. Jonah's time with us is a gift we will always treasure. Â He is survived by his parents, John Carlson and Kelly Hauser; his big brother, Evan; paternal grandparents, Brian...
Dixie Lee Campbell
Mar 20, 2009
Madison-Dixie L. Campbell, age 59, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on April 4, 1949 in Madison. Dixie was a kind hearted soul and a loving grandma, mother and sister.  She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Phillips, Sun Prairie; her children, Brie Campbell, Madison and Larry Noble, Stoughton; grandchildren, Lance...
Ralph T. ""Jake"" Jacobsen
Mar 20, 2009
Stoughton- Ralph T. Jacobsen ""Jake"", age 87, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Stoughton on May 11, 1921 the son of Theodore and Tonette (Listol) Jacobsen. Ralph graduated from Stoughton High School. After high school he worked with his father and uncle as a Mason. Ralph enlisted in the...
Florence V Kalson
Mar 20, 2009
Florence Kalson passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchuburg.  She was born the daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth (Elsie) Peterson on July 27, 1921 in Jefferson.  Florence was united in marriage to Frank Kalson on September 6, 1947.  She is survived by her son John of Prairie du Sac, a  granddaughter Annemarie...
Michael J. Wyngaard
Mar 20, 2009
MADISON- Michael J. Wyngaard, age 71, died Friday, March 20, 2009, of congestive heart failure at his home with his wife Nancy at his side. His big heart finally failed him. He was born August 12, 1937, in Madison, the son of John W. and Catherine (Corry) Wyngaard and the grandson of Henry Wijngaard, who emigrated from Holland. Michael served...
George P. Joanis
Mar 19, 2009
Stoughton- George Phillip Joanis, age 54, passed away at home on March 19, 2009. He was born on August 6, 1954, son of Kenneth and Ruth (Smith) Joanis in Kenosha, where his parents still reside. George graduated from Tremper High School in Kenosha. He went on to graduate from MATC and worked as an architectural technician. George loved working with...
Ruth Ann Hess
Mar 19, 2009
MADISON - Ruth-Ann ""Ruthie"" Hess, age 61, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Hospice Care. Ruthie was born on June 10, 1947 to Kenneth and Ruth Coleman. Born and raised in Madison, Ruthie worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Housing, the Washington Hotel until it was destroyed by fire in 1996, and the State of Wisconsin Registration...
Eleanor M Moeller
Mar 19, 2009
Eleanor M. Moeller, age 82, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village West on Thursday, March 19, 2009. Eleanor was born Eleanor Marie Johnson on September 30, 1926, in Saginaw Michigan, as the only child to George E. and Nora J. (Reed) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Floyd Edward Moeller on March 29, 1947...
Ben Lowell
Mar 18, 2009
Ben Lowell, of Houston, Texas (formerly of Madison), loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend passed away on March 18, 2009 at the age of 81. Â He was surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his children. Ben was born and raised in Madison, WI and was the youngest of a family of five...
Zachary James Alexander Wachtendonk
Mar 18, 2009
Madison- Zachary James Wachtendonk, 30, beloved son, passed away on March 18, 2009 at St. Mary Hospital from complications due to Asthma & Seizure Disorder caused by agent orange. He was born on February 8, 1979 in Madison the only son of James & Mary ""Sukie"" (Alexander) Wachtendonk. Zachary will be forever loved and remembered for his kindness, strength, integrity...
Rodney Frederick Barelmann
Mar 18, 2009
MADISON- Rod F. Barelmann, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. He was born February 13, 1950, in Fond du Lac, WI to parents Elmer and Anita Barelmann. In 1970, he married Brenda Gilbertson and together they had two children, Todd and Melissa. Rod established and worked at Concept Productionsin Madison for 38 years. He is survived...
John Parker Hendrickson
Mar 17, 2009
VERONA- John Parker Hendrickson, age 89, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at his residence after a long illness. He was born July 23, 1919, in La Crosse, WI, to Walter and Alice (Parker) Hendrickson. John graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1937 and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison. On February 7, 1946, he married Eunice Sommers in...
Howard Roberts Wendt
Mar 17, 2009
SUN PRAIRIE  WENDT, HOWARD R.  Howard R. Wendt, age 72, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in his home. He was born November 4, 1936, in Madison, the son of Howard and Stella (Stasica) Wendt. Prior to his retirement in 1999, Howard had been employed by Gardner's Bakery in Madison. In the 60's, he was a member of the Madison Motorcycle...
Elinor Schultz Pinkert
Mar 17, 2009
Elinor Schultz Pinkert passed away on March 17 at Oakwood Village , surrounded by her family and many caring hands. Ellie was a Public Health Nurse with the Madison City Health Department from 1973 to her retirement in March 1988. Her warm, easygoing personality and her loving heart will be missed by all who knew her. She was an avid...
Louise Buschke
Mar 16, 2009
Louise Buschke, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison. Â She was born in Lodi on July 21, 1915. Â She and her husband Floyd were long time residents of Madison before retiring to Florida in 1978. Â She was preceded in death by Floyd in 1988. Â In 2004 she...
Marian J. Anderson
Mar 16, 2009
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Anderson, Marian
Madison/Stoughton- Marian J. Anderson, age 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born in Monroe on July 5, 1927, the daughter of Eldon and Margaret (Solbraa) Linderud. Marian grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1945. On July 3, 1949 she married...
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