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.
Gerturde Moskalik
Dec 30, 2008
Gertrude Moskalik, age 96, passed away from complications of pneumonia on December 30, 2008. Gertrude was born in Berwyn, Illinois to Victor and Stefie (Sliva) Kostka on January 26, 1912. When she was four, the family moved back to the Republic of Czechoslovakia, and lived there until Gert was 8, at which time they again moved to the United States....
John Hammond
Dec 29, 2008
Madison -- John ""Pete"" Hammond, died on Monday, December 29, 2008, from unexpected natural causes. He was born March 13, 1936 in Pulaski, Virginia to Jack and Esther Hammond. He was married for 49 incredibly rich and rewarding years to Shirley D. Hammond who died October 19, 2007. Together they raised and educated their three children in Virginia, Louisiana, Georgia,...
Jean Holmes Hansen
Dec 29, 2008
Madison - ""Jean Hansen, Winston Churchill, and Mark Twain were all born on November 30. They all drank, they all smoked, and now they are all dead."" That's how Jean Holmes Hansen planned to start her own obituary, but she never got around to writing the rest. She died unexpectedly but peacefully, in her own home, on Monday, December 29,...
Robert L. Severson
Dec 27, 2008
Severson, Robert
Stoughton- Robert L. Severson, age 72 of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 in a Madison Hospital following a brief illness. Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born in Stoughton on May 13, 1936, a son of the late Helmer and Edna (Gretebeck) Severson. In his youth he resided in the Cooksville area with his...
Betty Walker Smith
Dec 27, 2008
Betty Walker Smith, a lifelong advocate for the rights of women, families and minorities, died at home on December 27, 2008 at age 90. Her spouse of 53 years, William Bradford Smith, died in 1995. Born July 22, 1918, Betty spent her childhood in Columbus, NE. After two years at Nebraska Wesleyan University, she finished her undergraduate education at the...
Robert Louis Blank
Dec 26, 2008
MADISON- Robert L. Blank, age 84, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital due to COPD and heart complications. He was born July 7, 1924, in Sauk City, WI to parents Albert and Louisa (Brillott) Blank. Bob graduated from West High School and attended the University of Wisconsin for four years. He served in the United States...
Harland H Henning
Dec 25, 2008
Harland H. Henning, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2008. Â He was born November 14, 1918, the son of Albert and Jennie (Sutcliffe) Henning. Â Harland served his country and his fellow man in the United States Army during WWII. Â Â Harland was united in marriage to Violet ""Vi"" Hofrichter on August 1, 1948, and they lived...
William J. Santos, Jr.
Dec 25, 2008
Stoughton- William J. Santos, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Lodi on August 24, 1932, the son of William and Anna (Werla) Santos. On February 20, 1954 Bill married Virginia Schneider. He worked for General Motors for over 35 years, retiring in 1990. Bill loved fishing and going...
James E. Tennant
Dec 25, 2008
Deerfield-James E. Tennant, age 83, passed away on December 25, 2008 at Haack's Tendercare, Sun Prairie. He was born on June 19, 1925 in Bear Valley, WI the son of Dorr & Ella (Reinfeldt) Tennant. Jim had lived in Plain, Marshall, Cambridge, Utica, Tampa, FL and most recently Sun Prairie throughout his lifetime. He was self-employed as a farmer and...
Charles Montemayor
Dec 24, 2008
Charles Montemayor passed away on 12-24-08 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 22, 1928 in Janesville, WI the youngest child of Gustavo O. and Elvira Montemayor. After graduation from high school in 1946 he served in the army in Korea. Upon returning home he entered the University of WI. and received a degree with a...
Elenora Martha Marie Braunschweig
Dec 24, 2008
 Elenora Martha Marie Braunschweig, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2008 in Madison.  She was born on June 9, 1917 the daughter of August and Mary (Ludwig) Schultz in Watertown.  Elenora was a graduate of Watertown High School.  She was united in marriage to Arthur Braunschweig on June 3, 1939, and they shared 37 years...
Leah Sweet
Dec 22, 2008
Leah Sweet, born April 9, 1918 in Minneapolis, MN, oldest daughter of Sam and Ann Silverman, passed away Dec. 22, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Â Leah married Harry Sweet of Madison on July 11, 1943. Â They were married 61 years. Â After marriage, they lived in San Antonio, TX before moving back to Madison. Â Professionally Leah was...
Shirley E. Oster
Dec 22, 2008
Shirley Elizabeth Oster (nee Hilliard), age 79, died Monday, December 22, 2008, at Hospice Care. Â She was born February 4, 1929, the daughter of Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Hooper) Hilliard. Â Survivors include her two daughters, Terrie (Ernesto) Monge of Sun Prairie and Deborah Lee (Liz Aragon) Carney of California; her son, James (Theresa) Oster of Rockton Illinois; six...
Sadie Janes
Dec 20, 2008
Janes, Sadie
Stoughton- Sadie A. Janes, age 94 of Stoughton, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, December 20, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, born there on January 6, 1914, a daughter of Stener and Ida (Offerdahl) Lewton. On January 1, 1938, she was united in marriage to Wilmer Janes in Iowa. Sadie worked as a cook,...
Dorothy Miller
Dec 20, 2008
Dorothy Schackter Miller, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2008 at Sebring Assisted Living where she was cared for by loving staff and Hospice staff. Â She was born August 30, 1917 in Belleville to Morris and Augusta Schackter. Â She graduated from Central High School. Â She married Julius Miller on April 6, 1941. Â Dorothy and...
Jerome Francis Chmielewski
Dec 19, 2008
Jerome Francis Chmielewski, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2008 at HospiceCare. Jerome was born on April 24, 19 29 in Saginaw , MI. He received a B.S., M.S., and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University . Jerome was a Lieutenant JG CEC US Navy Design Engineer at Pratt and Whitney. Jerome was a faculty...
Harold J. Roche
Dec 18, 2008
Madison -- Harold J. ""Hal"" Roche, age 90, died on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on June 14, 1918 at Ironwood, Michigan, to Hildur Erickson Roche and Stanley William ""Tad"" Roche. His mother was a kindergarten teacher and his father was a conductor for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Hal was a 1935...
Carly Nicole Batz
Dec 18, 2008
BRISTOL  BATZ, CARLY N.  Carly N. Batz, age 16, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 as the result of an auto accident. She was born January 17, 1992, in Madison, the daughter of Greg and Stacey (Moss) Batz. Carly was in the Junior class of the Sun Prairie High School. She was an active member of the 4-H and enjoyed showing...
Evelyn Walz
Dec 18, 2008
WALZ, EVELYN Evelyn Walz, age 99, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. She was born on October 19, 1909, the daughter Fred and Sarah (Elhke) Kroening. Evelyn was united in marriage with Walter P. Walz in Milwaukee. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  Survivors include her daughter Arleen (Warren) Weise, Sun Prairie; grandchildren David (Gina) Weise, Waunakee,...
Curtis O. Drogsvold
Dec 17, 2008
Madison - Curt Drogsvold, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born January 2, 1919 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He resided there with his parents Orin & Clara and brother Douglas until the family moved to the east side of Madison in 1927. Curt graduated from Central High School and enlisted in the army...
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