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.
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...
Laverne R. Reek
Oct 16, 2009
Â
Reek, Laverne R.
(Pulvermacher)
MADISON - Laverne R. (Pulvermacher) Reek 1921 - Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
Laverne's family includes husband, William O. Reek (deceased 1944); children, Ron Reek (deceased), Bill Reek, Jackie (Reek) Clementi, (Phil Clementi); grandchildren, Phil (Karen Bell), Steve, Todd Clementi, Renee', Rhonda Reek; great-grandchildren, Vince, Chris Bell-Clementi, Crystal, Brittany Reek; great-great-grandchild, Avianna Rodriquez; parents, Arthur and Anna Pulvermacher (deceased); brothers,...
James D. Zirkel
Oct 15, 2009
James D. Zirkel passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2009. Jim was a bright star in our lives with positive energy and a big smile for everyone he knew and met. Jim was ""Mr. Can Do."" As husband, father and grandfather, he was ever the eternal optimist, bringing out the best in everyone. He brought an infectious joy of life to family, friends, and to...
Janice Mary Coe Reynolds
Oct 15, 2009
Janice Reynolds Obituary  Madison - Janice Mary Coe Reynolds passed away peacefully Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Attic Angels Nursing Home at the age of 95.  Janice was born May 23, 19 14 , in Cashton , Wisconsin , daughter of Phoebe Lane Coe and Carl Coe.  Janice graduated from Cashton High School in 1930 at age...
Inaam S. Najem
Oct 13, 2009
Inaam Najem, age 74, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. Born April 7, 1935, in Ain Anoub, Lebanon, she was the daughter of Shaheen and Amria Hemaidan. She was the second oldest of 14 children. She left home at an early age to continue her education in Jordan and Syria where she obtained a...
Sylvia Tomash Root
Oct 13, 2009
Madison -- Sylvia Tomash Root passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Sebring Gardens in Madison. Sylvia was born November 4, 1917, in a Jewish shtetl in Russia, daughter of Noah and Malka Erhlich Tomash. In 1920, Sylvia and her family fled the pogroms of Russia and sailed across the ocean to settle in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sylvia met...
Shirley J. Ossmann
Oct 13, 2009
Madison -- Shirley J. Ossmann, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. Â She now joins her beloved husband, Ken, who passed away three years before her. Â Shirley June Wegner was born on February 12, 1922 in Prairie du Sac, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Emma (Preuss) Wegner. Â When she was...
William Frederick Fey
Oct 13, 2009
Madison - ""Dr. Will"", (William Frederick) Fey passed away on October 13, 2009, in the company of his immediate family and loving Hospice team in Madison Wisconsin. He was 87. His original obituary may be found at the Cress Funeral Home website. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28, from 7-9pm at the FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY, 900 University Bay Drive in...
LoRayne D. Cooley
Oct 12, 2009
MARSHALL  COOLEY, LORAYNE D.  LoRayne D. Cooley, age 62, died Monday, October 12, 2009 in her home. She was born January 31, 1947, in Richland Center, the daughter of Harvey and Neva (Hughbanks) Davis. LoRayne had been employed by the IRS for 22 years, prior to her retirement. LoRayne loved reading, crocheting, baking, camping and playing cards.   Survivors include...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.


