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.
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...
Lorraine F. Hanson
May 20, 2009
Lorraine  F.  Hanson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  Lorraine was born on May 9, 1919, the daughter of Edward and Pearl (West) Killerlain.  She met her husband, Bernard, in 1934, and they were married on October 29, 1935.  Bernard passed away on March 27, 1992.  ...
Hazel Mae Johnson
May 19, 2009
DEERFIELD Â JOHNSON, HAZEL M. Â Hazel M. Johnson, age 86, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at City View Altercare in Madison. Â She was born November 27, 1922, in Deerfield, the daughter of Ernest and Della (Nelson) Gottschalk. Â She was a member of the Deerfield Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary in Deerfield. Â On February 6, 1943...
Steven J. Weber
May 19, 2009
Madison -- Steven J. Weber, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. He was born on February 19, 1960 to George and Donna (Platz) Weber in Madison. Throughout his life, Steven worked with various construction companies. In his free time, he enjoyed trapping and fishing, riding motorcycles, and was a collector of antiques of all kinds. Steven is...
Tom Talerico
May 18, 2009
Madison - Tom Talerico, age 41, finished his marathon with leukemia on May 18, 2009. Tom continues to live in the hearts of his wife, Amy and his four daughters, Samantha, Paige, Ren, and Jory. Tom was loved by his mother, Janet, father, Bill, brother, Jim and his family. He will be deeply missed by many wonderful friends and family...
Kae Ardeth Siverhus
May 17, 2009
Madison -- Kae A. Siverhus, age 75 passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the HospiceCare Facility with her husband by her side. She was born on May 18, 19 33 , the daughter of Alvin and Lucille (Healy) Larson in Minneapolis , MN . Â On September 11, 19 55 , Kae was united in marriage to W....
Richard W. Heine
May 17, 2009
Madison -- Richard ""Dick"" Walter Heine, age 90, died on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Oakwood West in Madison. He was born on July 22, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Lisette Heine. Dick married the love of his life, Mary A. Conklin, on March 30, 1940. Dick is survived by his daughter, Sally; son Robert; two grandchildren; and...
Edna Rubenstein Heilprin
May 17, 2009
Madison / Coronado, California / Gilbert, Minnesota - Edna Rubenstein Heilprin, formerly of Gilbert, MN and Madison, WI, passed away the evening of May 17, 2009 at her home in Coronado, California. She was 99, and was surrounded by her grandsons at the time of her passing. She was neither sick nor suffering, but, in her own words, she was...
Clair Arthur Haas
May 17, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Clair Arthur ""Bud"" Haas, age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on December 2, 1929, the son of Raymond and Esther (Dobroth) Haas. Bud was united in marriage to Carol Hegeman on May 19, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa. Bud served in the Navy during...
Francie M. Weber
May 16, 2009
Madison - Francesca ""Francie"" Marie Weber, age 47, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at UW Hospital. Francie graduated from Madison West High School in 1980. She worked many years at UW Hospitals in Medical Records-Distribution and was currently employed at the UW-Health Family Practice in Belleville. Francie was known for her vibrant smile, twinkling eyes and...
Ruth Eileen Wendling
May 16, 2009
Rochelle , IL/Madison- Ruth Eileen Wendling went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was the daughter of Obed E. and Mabel (Skogen) Larson. Ruth was born February 16, 1931 in McFarland, WI. She married John Wendling on March 25, 1951, in McFarland. Ruth was...
Patricia J. Campbell
May 15, 2009
Campbell, Patricia J. Â Verona -- Patricia J. Campbell, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2009 at her home. Â She was born on October 29, 1929 in Freeport , IL , to the parents of William Hutton and Freda Elva (Meeker) Bryant. Â Pat graduated from West High School in 1947. Â She was united in...
Catherine M Katie' Ballweg
May 15, 2009
ASHTON/ WAUNAKEE Â Catherine M. ""Katie"" Ballweg, age 94, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009. Katie was born on July 4, 1914, in the Town of Roxbury to Adam and Julia (Werla) Bong. She was united in marriage to Mathias ""Math"" Ballweg on Oct. 29, 1935, at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Roxbury. They farmed in the Town of...
Barbara B. Shapiro
May 15, 2009
Madison -- Barbara B. Shapiro, age 79, died of cancer at her home on Friday, May 15, 2009 . Â Barbara was born in Fond du Lac , WI on November 24, 19 29 to Gladys (Rogge) and Theodore Brenner Sr. Â She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1947 and went on to gain her BA degree in history...
Andrea Rose Garcia
May 15, 2009
Madison -- Andrea Rose Garcia, age 19, passed away on her mother's birthday, Friday, May 15, 2009 , Â following a tragic automobile accident. She was born on April 7, 1990 , the daughter of Andrew and Jean (Besadny) Garcia in Madison . Andrea was a 2008 Memorial High School graduate and recently completed her first year at MATC. She was...
Brian D. Smart
May 15, 2009
MADISON- Brian Douglas Smart, age 52, died at St. Mary's hospital on Friday, May l5, 2009,of acute pancreatitis and congestive heart failure. He was born October 21, 1956, the second of four boys to F. James and Avis (Splies) Smart in Madison, Wisconsin. Brian, as a young man, was an athlete, playing football and basketball in high school and excelling...
Charles Allen Overheu
May 14, 2009
Sun Prairie-Charles A. Overheu, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1937 in Barrington, IL the son of William & Marjorie (Schick) Overheu. Charles was united in marriage to Cindy Meyer on September 21, 1991 in Utica, IL. He served his country for over 40 years. He first...
Jean Mardell Otteson
May 13, 2009
Jean M. Otteson, age 77, of Cottage Grove passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at her home, holding the hand of her husband of 58 years. She was born to Lennie and Elenore (Starks) Dahl and was raised on the farm on which she would raise her own family of seven. She graduated from Stoughton High School and attended...
Tharald O. Thompson
May 13, 2009
Tom died peacefully at Hospice Care Center in Madison ten days after a fall in Oakwood East's assisted living care center where he had been for the past 3 months.
Tharald (Tom) Thompson was born on Sept..6th. 1922 at Blair WI. To Iver and Josephine.Thompson.. Died on May13th in Madison, WI.. Tom came from a large family with 11 siblings. He...
Grant Cottam
May 13, 2009
MADISON- Grant Cottam, age 90, died early Wednesday morning at Sebring Assisted Care Residence in Madison. He was cared for in his final days with love and kindness by an exceptional group of caregivers. The family is grateful that the staff at Sebring and their Hospice team cared for him in every sense of the word. Grant was born in...
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