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.
Clara Segessenman Stucki
May 6, 2009
Madison -- In the still of evening the soul of Clara Segessenman Stucki, age 95, joined her many departed loved ones. Her life's impact on those of us who loved her was quiet, profound and enduring. Clara died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. She was born on July 27, 1913 to Hans Theabold and Elise (Feller) Segessenman and joined...
Lorraine E. Anderson
May 5, 2009
Madison -- Lorraine E. Anderson, age 86, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born on July 6, 1922 to Frank and Hulda (Johnson) Larson. Lorraine was united in marriage to Marvin W. Anderson, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Lorraine and Marvin lived on a dairy farm near Bay City, Wisconsin....
Russell A. Yanggen
May 5, 2009
Russell A. Yanggen, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â He was born May 27, 1936 the son of Joseph and Helen (Hausmann) Yanggen. Â Russell is survived by his ""Life"" Gretchen Haugen, best friend and faithful four legged companion ""Ed"", brother Douglas (Ellen Fisher) Yanggen; nephews Steven (Keiko) and David (Sonia)...
Ann M. Druck
May 5, 2009
Madison- Ann Druck, age 83, passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2009. Ann was born on March 26, 1926, to Ingrid and Willard Fantle, in Yankton, SD.  She grew up in La Crosse, WI, and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She attended the University of MN, gaining an extensive knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting. Later she used her education...
Raymond A Harris
May 4, 2009
 Raymond A. Harris, age 55, passed away on May 4, 2009  at Meriter Hospital, after a very short and intense illness. Beloved son of Ivy and Bill (dec'd) and dear brother of Bill, Ivy, and Kevin. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. No flowers please but donations, if desired, may...
Elaine Lois Hubred
May 4, 2009
Elaine L. Hubred, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Alma Nelson Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. Â She was born in Stoughton on August 15, 1926, a daughter of Earl and Irene (Bailey) Aaberg, Sr. Â Elaine enjoyed embroidery work, as well as vegetable and flower gardening. Â She was a member of the Ladies...
Julie Ann Anderson
May 3, 2009
Sun Prairie-Julie Ann Anderson, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at UW Hospital, Madison. Julie was born on May 26, 1946 in Princeton, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Berenice (Rosene) Dersham. Julie was a 1964 graduate of Walnut High School, Walnut, IL and a graduate of UW-Madison, School of Letters and Science with French, German...
Howard M. Buenzli
May 2, 2009
MADISON- Howard M. Buenzli, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Attic Angel Place. Howard was born in Madison on November 5, 1915, to August and Elizabeth Buenzli. He graduated from East High School and the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Philosophy in 1937, and a Doctor of Laws Degree in 1939. He was...
Rose Marie Haack
May 2, 2009
Madison - Rose Marie Haack (Roz), age 72, died on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at her home in Madison. She was born on May 16, 1936 in Loretta, WI, the daughter of Nick and Marie Basic. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Many of her happiest moments were spent at Burke Station with her many friends...
Melvin Aubrey Thornton
May 1, 2009
Middleton - Melvin Aubrey Thornton chose Worker's Day, May 1, 2009 to finish his work in this world and move on to the next.  He was a proud member, past president, and friend to International Typographical Union Local 106 for more than 60 years, working most of them at Madison Newspapers Inc. and finishing his career as a shop foreman...
Ingeborg Johanna Maria Albert
May 1, 2009
Madison - Ingeborg Johanna Maria Albert (Felix) died Friday, May 1st after a long but uncomplaining battle against Alzheimer's Syndrome. Ingeborg was born in Netzschkau, Germany on Feb. 1, 1925. She was a precocious child and grew up fast during WWII. She lost two brothers and personally survived the firebombing of Dresden. These horrors were followed by incredible kindness and...
Jean Mary Wagner
May 1, 2009
Madison -- Jean Mary Wagner, nee Eberhardt, age 88 passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009. She was born on July 30, 1920 to John and Clara (Slater) Eberhardt. In 1938, Jean graduated from New Lisbon High School and then attended UW-Madison. During WWII Jean worked for Pan American Airlines in Miami, Fl, where she was trained in operations and...
Lorraine Evelyn Lund
May 1, 2009
Stoughton- Lorraine Evelyn Lund, age 84, entered God's kingdom on Friday, May 1, 2009. She was born on November 1, 1924, the daughter of Christ and Tilla (Femrite) Bothum. On November 2, 1944 she married Melvin Nordahl Lund. Lorraine was an excellent baker and was a cook for several nursing homes in Stoughton. Her hobbies included a love for antiquing...
Judith Anklam Devereux
Apr 30, 2009
Madison/Rhinelander - Judi Anklam Devereux, 48, died on April 30, 2009, after many years of living with ALS. She was born on May 27, 1960, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  Judi graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1978 and received her bachelor's degree from UW-Madison. Upon graduation, Judi worked at Marshall Erdman & Associates and Strang Inc. She was a member...
Henry O. Leikness
Apr 28, 2009
Sun Prairie/Stoughton- Henry O. Leikness, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on March 25, 1929 the first of 15 children to Henry and Olivia (Offerdahl) Leikness. On July 25, 1949 Henry married Arlene Thompson at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. He is survived by his wife of 60...
Mary Ann Emerson
Apr 27, 2009
Sun PrairieMary Ann Emerson, age 96, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at The Willows. She was born on June 26, 1912 in Madison, the daughter of Ben and Elizabeth (Gunning) Henke. She was a longtime resident of Sun Prairie and lived in Blue Mounds prior to moving here. Her employment included working at WI Porcelain Company, WI Cheeseman,...
Gordon Charles Thomas
Apr 27, 2009
SUN PRAIRIE THOMAS, GORDON C. Gordon C. Thomas, age 83, died Monday, April 27, 2009 in a Madison hospital. He was born July 9, 1925 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Claire and Myrtle (LaMoine) Thomas. Prior to his retirement in 1984, Gordon spent 35 years teaching and coaching in Lake Villa, Round Lake and the Mundelein Illinois schools. He was...
Thomas D. Patenaude
Apr 27, 2009
MADISON- Tom ""Bam Bam"" Patenaude, age 40, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Monday, April 27, 2009. Tom was born March 25, 1969, in Milwaukee, the son of Errol and LueAnne (Wetzel) Patenaude. He was a 1987 graduate of Madison West High School and worked various jobs within the City of Madison Parks Department. Tom was an avid...
Helen Van Oosbree
Apr 26, 2009
Madison - Helen Van Oosbree, age 57, passed away on April 26, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after battling cancer for four months. Helen Aileen Molloy was born December 26, 1951, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the 7th of 10 children to Joseph and Teresa Molloy. Helen married her high-school sweetheart, Tom Van Oosbree, on December 30, 1972. Helen...
Daniel John Binsack
Apr 25, 2009
MADISON- Daniel J. Binsack, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the University Hospital. Dan was born March 22, 1948, in Milwaukee, to parents George and Charlotte Binsack. After graduating from high school in Milwaukee, he attended the UW-Milwaukee for one year before deciding to enlist into the U.S. Army during Vietnam in...
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