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.
Vivian E. Fry
Jan 31, 2009
Madison -- Vivian E. Fry, age 93, died on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Covenant Oaks at Oakwood West. She was born on August 22, 1914 to Clarence and Mathilda (Christopherson) Hanson in Allamakee County, Iowa. Vivian was employed at the Madison Newspapers, retiring in 1975. She was very proud to tell of her trip in 1937 to Washington DC...
Elaine M Helgerson
Jan 31, 2009
McFarland- Elaine M. Helgerson, age 72, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Meriter Hospital. Elaine was born on May 12, 1936 a daughter of the late Aden and Meta (Manthey) Schatzke. She graduated from Westfield High School and was married to Edwin Helgerson on October 29, 1955 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Neshkoro, Wisconsin. Elaine worked for many...
Nicole Renee Halverson
Jan 31, 2009
Nicole Renee Halverson, age 37 passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Â Nicole was born on March 26, 1971, in Madison, the daughter of late Philip H. Farmer and Cheryl (Winnie) Briggs. On August 23, 1997 she was united in marriage to Brian Halverson in Madison. She graduated from Lake Side Lutheran High...
Margaret Ruth Wurst
Jan 31, 2009
Wurst, Margaret Ruth
Stoughton / Des Plaines- Margaret Ruth Wurst, age 89 of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Stoughton Hospital. She was born on October 28, 1919 in Chicago, the daughter of Alfred and Etta Marie (Krogel/Lombardi) Clemmensen. She was united in marriage to Henry R. Wurst on August 3, 1940. Hank and Marge raised...
Gerald John Wolter
Jan 31, 2009
Gerald John Wolter, age 84, passed away peacefully at the HospiceCare Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 31, 2009. He was a longtime resident of Arlington and Fremont, Nebraska.  For the past five years he had lived in Madison. ""Jerry"" was born on August 27, 1924, in Arlington, the son of Pastor George W. Wolter and Caroline Wolter (Gakemeier). He was...
Donald R. Akin
Jan 30, 2009
Madison, Wisconsin -- Donald R. Akin, age 95, died on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Oak Park Place in Madison. He was born in Boone County, Iowa to Ray and Bessie Akin. Don's lifelong interests were riding his motorcycle and dancing with his wife, Virginia. Don is survived by his two children, Sandy Darlington of Middleton, Wisconsin and Larry Akin...
Clara Penniman
Jan 30, 2009
Clara Penniman, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin at Madison, died on January 30, 2009. Ms. Penniman was born on April 5, 1914, in Steger, Illinois, to Alethea B. and Rae E. Penniman. She graduated from high school in Lancaster, Wisconsin. After working for a number of years, including for the Wisconsin State Employment Service and War Manpower...
Charles C. Vike
Jan 30, 2009
Vike, Charles Stoughton- Charles C. Vike, age 74 of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on March 31, 1934, a son of the late Christ and Grace (Ayers) Vike. He was united in marriage to Joan Skoien at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton on April 30, 1955. Charles served his...
Dorothy E. Peterson
Jan 30, 2009
Peterson, Dorothy
Stoughton- Dorothy E. Peterson, age 83, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, January 30, 2009, after an extended illness. Dorothy was born in Stoughton on October 18, 1925 to the late Truman and Josie (Rue) Evenson. She attended Wheeler Prairie and Pleasant Hill rural grade schools and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1943. She married...
Richard Z. Kabaker
Jan 29, 2009
Richard Z Kabaker, attorney, civic leader, fundraiser, brother, husband, father and friend, died on January 29, 2009, at his home in Middleton at the age of 73. Â He was the first son of Herman and Eve Kabaker, and was born on February 22, 1935. Â He is survived by his brother, Tom, his two children, Douglas Kabaker and Nancy...
Mildred Bernice Foote
Jan 29, 2009
Foote, Mildred Bernice
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Mildred Bernice (Carter) Foote of Stoughton, Wisconsin died Thursday, January 29, 2009. She was born on June 27, 1913 in Trenton, Missouri to Rollie and Bertha (Bernard) Carter. In 1935 she married Robert G. Foote. Mr. Foote preceded her in death on February 14, 1991. She devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Marvin Alvin Ratzlow
Jan 28, 2009
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Marvin A. Ratzlow, age 85, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Chicago. He was born February 27, 1923, in the Town of Medina, WI, the son of Ernest and Ruby (Knapton) Ratzlow. Prior to his retirement in 1997, Marvin had been employed by the Boehck Equipment Company in Milwaukee. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, the...
Vernon R. Vaage
Jan 26, 2009
Vaage,Vernon R.
Stoughton- Vernon R. Vaage, age 84 of Stoughton, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Monday, January 26, 2009. He was born in Rockdale on April 6, 1924, a son of the late Olaf and Eva (Severson) Vaage. Vernon attended Cambridge High School. He was united in marriage to Mary Maxine Woodruff on September 23, 1950....
Leo C. Bussan
Jan 25, 2009
Waunakee / Bonita Springs, Florida -- Leo Charles Bussan, age 79, died on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on October 22, 1929 to LuVerne and Clara (Bjerk) Bussan in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Leo grew up in Madison. He was united in marriage to Ruth E. Schlotthauer in July of 1951, and she preceded...
James Douglas Sawyer, Sr.
Jan 24, 2009
Sun Prairie- James H. Sawyer, Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. He was born on March 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of Jacob & Minetta (Harding) Sawyer. James was united in marriage to Sally Miles on June 10, 1986 in Glenview, IL. Mr. Sawyer was a longtime resident of...
Alvin C. Smith
Jan 24, 2009
McFarland- Alvin C. Smith, age 94, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Dixon, Nebraska on October 14, 1914, the son of Harry and Minnie ( Bergen) Smith. Alvin spent his youth in the Sparta/Cataract area with his mother, brother and sister. On October 19, 1935 Alvin married Erna Johnson. ...
Charlotte E. Wadsworth
Jan 24, 2009
Charlotte E. Wadsworth, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison. Â Charlotte was born on July 7, 1913 the daughter of James and Hannah (Falk) Solberg in Eau Claire. Â She was united in marriage to Irvin Wadsworth on November 4, 1934 in Eau Claire. Â The Wadsworth family lived in...
Richard Douglas Eberhardt
Jan 24, 2009
Madison-Richard ""Dick"" Eberhardt, age 74, passed away peacefully January 24, 2009 at home. Dick was born on March 7, 1934 in Lancaster, WI the son of Guerdon ""Cap"" & Della (McDonald) Eberhardt. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951. Dick served his country in the U.S.A.F. for four years during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of...
Alan F Krueger
Jan 24, 2009
Alan F. Krueger, age 84, died peacefully at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on January 24, 2009. Â Alan was born January 4, 1925 the son of Elmer and Cresence (Harter) Krueger in Campbellsport, WI. Â He was a graduate of Campbellsport High School, and attended Oshkosh State Teachers College, and Spencerian Buisness College in Milwaukee. Â Alan was united in marriage to...
Ursula Rose Karwacki
Jan 22, 2009
Ursula ""Shirley"" Rose Karwacki, age 81, passed away on January 22, 2009. Ursula is formerly of McHenry, Illinois and moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family. She was kind, a friend to all, patient, loving, caring, helpful and understanding. She loved her family. She loved flowers, gardening, crafts and piano music. She will be missed by her son Joseph...
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