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.
Richard J. Goglio
Jun 2, 2009
MADISON- Richard James Goglio, Sr., passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Karmenta Nursing Home. He was born May 24, 1920, in Leechburg, PA (Westmoreland Co.) to parents Joseph and Giovanna (Seren) Goglio, both of whom were from Alpette, Italy. Richard moved from Pennsylvania to Indiana at the age of 18. He worked in steel mills until induction into military...
Claude E. Gunsolus, Jr.
Jun 1, 2009
Claude E. Gunsolus, Jr., age 68, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â He was born in Stoughton on April 2, 1941, a son of the late Claude and Connie (LeBeck) Gunsolus, Sr. Â Claude graduated from Stoughton High School. Â He was united in marriage to Ruth Burckhardt, and they enjoyed 31 years...
JoAnn Cockrell Lampman
May 31, 2009
JoAnn Cockrell Lampman, age 85, died peacefully at her home in Madison on May 31, 2009.  Born in Madison, November 7, 1923, her parents were Loran B. and Margaret Cockrell.  She was preceded in death by her brother;  James Cockrell, her sister; Jane Harper, and her husband; Robert  J. Lampman, a UW Professor of  Economics.   ...
Ellen Virlee Waldon
May 31, 2009
Ellen Virlee Waldon, age 74 passed away from an illness. Ellen was the child of Ellen E. Allison & Lawrence L.Waldon. She was preceded by her brothers; Lawrence L.Waldon & Leroy Dufek, and sister Phyllis A.Waldon. She is survived by sisters; Lois Nadine Mcknight & Carol Louise Parks of Wisconsin; her daughter; Laura A. Long (Waldon), & sons; Craig K.Waldon, John L....
Wanda R. Kleppe
May 30, 2009
Wanda R. Kleppe, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. Â She was born to Elmer and Lillie (Cook) Landon on December 6, 19 27 in Letts , Iowa , the twelfth of seventeen children. She met Lyle Kleppe when they both worked at Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine , Iowa . Â They...
John Gary Cunningham
May 30, 2009
Sun Prairie/Fitchburg- John G. Cunningham, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2009. He was born on June 21, 1982 in Glen Cove, NY the son of William & Elizabeth (Panza) Cunningham. John graduated from the Verona Area Senior High School, Class of 2009 and attended M.A.T.C. He was employed as a sales representative/distributor for Snyder's of Hanover....
Katherine ""Katie"" Rosera
May 29, 2009
Katherine ""Katie"" Rosera, age 65, died Friday afternoon, May 29, 2009 with her family by her side. She was born Dec. 4, 1943, in Green Bay, Wis. Katie graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1962. She graduated from the University of Oshkosh and taught 2nd grade for 2 years at Valley View grade school in Green Bay. Katie...
Frederick ""Fred"" C. Dillett
May 29, 2009
Cross Plains, WI / Diablo, CA -- Frederick ""Fred"" C. Dillett, age 56, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 with his family by his side at the HospiceCare Facility. Â He was born on December 28, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Charles F. and Beverly Y. (Bastian) Dillett. Â Fred graduated from Shawano High School and went...
George Arthur Waech
May 28, 2009
Madison -- George Arthur Waech, age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 28, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of George and Emma (Marth) Waech. He was united in marriage to Betty Koshnick on October 16, 1948 in Milwaukee. George is survived by his daughter,...
Arnold Duane Halverson
May 28, 2009
Arnold ""Arnie"" Duane Halverson went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2009, surrounded by his family at Meriter Hospital. Â Arnold was born in Stoughton on June 10, 1936 the son of the late Gilbert and Grace (Johnson) Halverson. Â He graduated from Stoughton High School before joining the Navy in 1956. Â On March 26,...
Andrew A. Zimmerman
May 28, 2009
MADISON-Andy Zimmerman, age 26, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, in Milwaukee. He was born March 6, 1983, to his loving parents, Alan W. and Mary Hazen Zimmerman. Andy loved music, reading and history. He had many great friends along the way who tried to help him with his struggle with alcoholism, but the fight was too much for him.
Andy is...
Catherine Chase Button
May 27, 2009
Stoughton- Catherine ""Kitty"" Chase Button, formerly of Lake Geneva, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones. She was born on April 29, 1919 in Cleveland, OH to Louis and Gertrude (Bletsh) Podrasky. Kitty's family established themselves in Des Plaines, IL.  In 1929 they relocated to Lyndon Station. Later, Kitty...
Steven L. Key
May 26, 2009
Key, Steven  L. Madison :  Steven L. Key died peacefully early on May 26th, 2009 .  He was born in Orangeburg , South Carolina on March 28th, 1948 . He is survived by wife Consuelo Sanudo, daughter Sara Key (Tim Bogosh), step-daughter Lori Smith (Bill Smith), grandchildren Jena , Cassy, and Trey Smith, niece Jennifer Key, nephew...
Donald T. Fullerton Jr.
May 26, 2009
CAZENOVIA- Donald T. Fullerton Jr., age 76, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at HospiceCare inMadison, WI. Don will be remembered for his many contributions to the field of medicine. While at the Marshfield Clinic he served in various capacities, was instrumental in the establishment of the Marshfield Clinic Residency Program and served as its first Director of Medical Education. Before...
Elaine H. Wegner
May 24, 2009
Madison-Elaine H. Wegner passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born the daughter of Otto and Flora Hiller on June 13, 1920 in Vesper, WI. She studied journalism at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She married UW Athletic Coach and Professor Fred A. Wegner on June 20, 1941 at Luther Memorial church...
Anna-Lisa Emelia McDermott
May 22, 2009
McDermott, Anna-Lisa  Verona, WI / Brighton, MI -- Anna-Lisa McDermott was born in Helsinki, Finland on April 21, 19 29 and died on May 22, 2009 in Verona, WI.  Anna-Lisa was a fascinating, complex, and interesting person who cared deeply for those who came into her life.  She immigrated to the United States in 1948 and studied...
Lorraine Burnette Pfeil
May 22, 2009
PFEIL , LORRAINE BURNETTE (nee KALLAND) Lorraine passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by the love of her family at St. Mary's Hospital Madison, on Friday, May 22, 2009. Lorraine Kalland was born January 10, 1920 in Bristol Township to Oscar M. and Helen (Boehnke) Kalland. She graduated from DeForest High School in 1928 and attended Groves Barnhardt College. She met Sherwood...
Richard John Cone
May 22, 2009
 FITCHBURG CONE, RICHARD J. Richard J. Cone, age 60, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Portage, March 1, 1949, the son of Clifford and Norma (Foster) Cone. Richard was an R.N. for 27 years. When his son and father died he thought he...
James Roger Kennedy
May 22, 2009
Madison -- James ""Jim"" Roger Kennedy, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2009 , at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center , Fitchburg , WI after a long and courageous battle with emphysema and esophageal cancer. Â He was born in Monroe , Wisconsin to Howard and Blanche (Young) Kennedy on June 21, 19 40 . Â He...
Jason Laufenberg
May 21, 2009
Jason Laufenberg, age 20, of Ashton, died on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his home following a gallant battle with leukemia. He was born on Aug. 4, 1988, to Fred and Mary (Endres) in Madison. He graduated from Middleton High School and went on to Madison Area Technical College and received a degree in diesel and heavy equipment technology with...
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