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.
Margaret Irene Anderson
Nov 20, 2008
Margaret Irene Anderson (Andreas) passed away at the age of 83 on November 20, 2008. Grandma Margaret was affectionately known as Dolly to her brothers and sisters, Maggie to her oldest friends and Mom to her four children. Mom loved all animals (except pigs and snakes), plants, and most people. She was an open minded, independent woman who was naturally...
Robert W Devenish
Nov 19, 2008
Sun Prairie- Robert W. Devenish, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at St.Mary's Hospital with his beloved family at his side. He was born on July 19, 1921 in Longmont, CO the son of George & Emma (Pulsifer) Devenish. During the depression, his family moved to the New Berry Springs located in the Mohave Desert where they...
Iris Strokes Wade
Nov 19, 2008
Iris Stokes Wade, age 93, died peacefully in the presence of family members on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Oakwood Village Retirement Community in Madison, Wisconsin. Â Â She was retired for some years after serving as the librarian at Crestwood Elementary School in Madison. Â Iris was the wife of the late Earl K. Wade, Professor Emeritus, University of...
Rebecca Conrad Young
Nov 18, 2008
Rebecca (Becky) Young succumbed at home to cancer she had battled since 1997 on November 18 at the age of 74. Â She was born in Clairton, Pennsylvania, on 28 February 1934, graduating from Clairton High School in 1951. Â After completing a B.A. at the University of Michigan in 1955, she worked for two years in Casablanca, Morocco. Â Â ...
Nancy Marie Cullen
Nov 18, 2008
Nancy Marie Cullen, age 52, passed away unexpectedly. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, artist, camper, hiker, kayak & horseback riding enthusiast. She insisted upon using her accounting degree to work solely with non-profit organizations. Â Nancy is survived by her mother Phyllis Cullen, son Russell Cullen Troka, grandsons Riley Troka & Taylor Sylvers, sister Susan Cullen Lanes...
Norman J. Taugher
Nov 18, 2008
Madison -- Norman J. Taugher, age 96, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. He was born on November 6, 1912, in Milwaukee. Norman married the former Jane P. Urbanek of Manitowoc on April 18, 1938. He graduated from Marquette University Law School (J.D.) in 1936. Norman was employed by the State of Wisconsin for 41 years until his retirement in...
Robert A. Watson
Nov 17, 2008
Watson, Robert ""Bob""
Stoughton- Robert Allan Watson, age 83, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008. Bob was born in Edgerton on October 15, 1925. He attended Stoughton Schools with the class of 1944. He worked for a time at Uniroyal and was employed for 26 years with Rein, Schultz & Dahl doing road construction in Wisconsin and Illinois. Since...
Michael Strain
Nov 16, 2008
Michael G. ""Mike"" Strain, age 70, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Nov. 16 th at the Fitchburg Hospice Center surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born May 23 rd, 1938, the oldest of seven children born to John P. and Cavilla Ann (Helgesen) Strain. Mike graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1956 and then enlisted in the U.S....
Charles Albert LaBelle, Sr.
Nov 16, 2008
Charles A. ""Chuck"" LaBelle, Sr. Madison--Charles A. ""Chuck"" LaBelle, Sr., age 56, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008. A memorial gathering will be held at 4 pm on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the American Legion Post 481, 4337 W. River Rd., Waunakee, WI 53597. Â
Esther M. Radecke
Nov 16, 2008
Radecke, Esther
Stoughton- Esther M. Radecke, age 94 of Stoughton, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Sunday, November 16, 2008. She was born in the Town of Rutland on June 17, 1914, a daughter of the late Morris and Laura (Christensen) Johnson. On November 4, 1942, she was united in marriage to Stanley Radecke. Esther was a long time member...
Robert John Swanson
Nov 16, 2008
Sun Prairie-Robert J. Swanson, age 65, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, after a courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. Â He was born on March 22, 1943 in Sheboygan, the son of Arthur & Bernice (Moran) Swanson. Â Bob was united in marriage to Ann Wicke on June 25, 1966 in Watertown, WI....
Daniel Lee Bell
Nov 15, 2008
Sun Prairie/Madison-Daniel L. Bell, age 59, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on Jully 18, 1949, in Madison the son of Walter & Amy (Lee) Bell. Mr. Bell was united in marriage to Katherine A. Washa on April 20, 1968 in Madison   He was a lifelong resident of the Madison area. ...
Anita L. Mertdogan
Nov 15, 2008
Anita L. Mertdogan, age 70, of Homewood, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 15, 2008. She was born in Aluksne, Latvia, and immigrated to the US after WW II. She was raised by her parents in Madison and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She married Akgun Mertdogan in 1964. Anita dedicated her life to her family in raising their...
Robert E. Haessig
Nov 15, 2008
Robert E. Haessig, age 85, died on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in Madison.  He was born on December 11, 1922 in the town of Montrose to Ernest R. and Verena (Hammerly) Haessig.  Robert is survived by his wife Ann (Beld) of Madison and daughter Mary V. Haessig of Dublin Ohio, many nieces and nephews and special friends the Marty...
Lawrence Estes Seymour
Nov 15, 2008
Columbus-Lawrence E. Seymour Sr., age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at his residence. He was born on May 15, 1921, in DeSota, WI the son of the late Haskell & Vera (Haverly) Seymour. Lawrence was united in marriage to Pauline McNeil on September 26, 1942 in Hillsboro and together they raised 6 children. During WW II he...
Jack Richard Fleury
Nov 14, 2008
Sun Prairie-Jack R. Fleury, age 46 passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, November 14, 2008 at his residence. He was born on August 1, 1962 in Madison the son of Robert & Janet (Kroetz) Fleury. Jack was united in marraige to Cathy Ann Carty on April 24, 1997 on the beach in Negril, Jamaica. He was a lifelong...
John Harvey Barsch
Nov 14, 2008
John Harvey Barsch, M.D. passed away on Fri. Nov. 14, 2008. He was born Jan. 20, 1935 in Oshkosh, Wis. to E. C. and Lucille (Tynan) Barsch. He was an avid skier and golfer and loved to tinker around the house restoring furniture and doing light gardening and cooking. He was a long time playing member at Nakoma and Kiawah...
Donald Eugene Spearing
Nov 12, 2008
Portage/Madison-Donald Eugene Spearing, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Divine Savior Health Care, Portage. He was born on September 6, 1919, in White Cloud, Michigan the son of Bernard & Jessie (Gough) Spearing. Mr. Spearing was united in marriage to Carol Berndt on July 2, 1942 in Beloit. He was resident of the Belvidere, Rockford and...
Sylvia Jean Norbert
Nov 12, 2008
My dear sister, Sylvia Jean Norbert, age 80, peacefully went to Heaven, Wednesday, Nov 12th after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Â Sylvia was born on July 24th, 1928 to Ben and Esther (Brunk) Stroede. Â She attended Lake Mills High School and graduated in the year 1946. Â After graduation she worked in the dental office...
Sidney L. Schwartz
Nov 11, 2008
Sidney L. Schwartz, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Oakwood Lutheran Homes in Madison. Â Sidney was born on May 5, 1908 in Minneapolis. Â He graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology, and began his career as a Chemical Engineer with Forest Products Laboratory in 1931, where he was employed until 1963. Â He was...
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