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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.
Martin Gassen
Mar 7, 2012
Stoughton/Richland Center- Martin J. Gassen, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Richland Center on June 4, 1922 to Richard and Clara (Faber) Gassen. On October 21, 1946 Martin married Rosemary Stadele of Muscoda. He retired in 1981 after 30 years at Oscar Mayer Foods. Martin then...
Martha Grabbit
Mar 6, 2012
Madison - Martha Jane Coldsnow Gebaur Grabbit passed away March 6, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Center in Madison, WI, after a fall. Martha was born in Kansas City, Missouri on Nov. 18, 1922, to Alfred and Ethel (Humphrey) Coldsnow. After attending Northeast High School and Business College, she married Arthur William Gebaur, Jr., a United States Air Force...
Mark Kanvik
Mar 6, 2012
McFarland- Mark W. Kanvik was taken from this earth prematurely when he suffered a massive heart attack on Tuesday March 6, 2012. He was born on March 23, 1955 in Madison. Mark was the youngest of six children born to Karl and Phyllis (Warner) Kanvik. He attended McFarland schools and participated in jazz band and football during high...
John Weston
Mar 5, 2012
Madison-John Cassoday Weston passed away on March 5, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Care. He was born on December 6, 1925 son of Dr. and Mrs. F.L. Weston. He was raised in Madison, WI, his home his entire life. John served his country in the US Army, including overseas duties in the Philippines at the end of WWII. He...
Ronald Engle
Mar 5, 2012
McFarland- Ronald D. Engle, age 74, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Freeport, IL on February 19, 1938 the son of Robert and Elaine (Evans) Engle. Ron attended Brodhead schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1955 until 1958 and was stationed...
Lenora Spangler
Mar 4, 2012
SOLDIERS GROVE/SPRING GREEN/MADISON WI LENORA (LANGVE) SPANGLER, 85 years 11 months and 16 days, having prayed with her family by her side, entered the courts of her Almighty Father God, Sunday, March 04, 2012. Nora was born March 17, 1926 in Ferryville, Crawford, Wisconsin to Elmer Johanas and Minnie (Tisthammer) Langve. In her early years, Nora's family farmed...
Gregory Wilkinson
Mar 4, 2012
Gregory Kons Wilkinson 7/24/70 - 3/4/12 Greg fought and lost his final battle of complications of pneumonia with his family by his side. He worked at Best Buy, East since he was 18. Always a hard worker, always a pleasure to be with. Greg was unable to speak but his communication was very successful and well respected. He...
Thomas Ore
Mar 4, 2012
Stoughton- Thomas J. Ore entered into heaven on March 4, 2012 at the age of 70. He was the loving husband of Mary E. (Reel) Ore for 51 years; the dearest father of two daughters, Sandra (Greg) Taylor and Sherry Deroche; brother to Stanley H. (Carol) Ore Jr. of Florida; and son-in-law of Mary Ruth Reel. Tom will...
Clarence Guetzkow
Mar 2, 2012
Madison - Clarence August Guetzkow, age 89, passed away March 2, 2012, surrounded by family at Meriter Hospital after a brief illness. Clarence was born in Prairie Du Sac, on May 21, 1922. Clarence married Mary Jean (Steiner) on October 6, 1962. After they were married, they moved to Madison to start a family. Clarence worked as an...
Hazel Arp
Mar 2, 2012
MADISON/KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS Hazel was born in Seneca Illinois on February 22, 1918 and died March 2, 2012. Hazel resided in Kankakee, Illinois until 1988 when they moved to Madison, Wisconsin. Hazel married the late Lawrence Arp on September 9th, 1936. He died June 8th, 1993 in Madison. Hazel was employed as a seamstress at the Bear Brand Hosiery...
Richard D.D.S.
Mar 1, 2012
Richard D. Jewell, D.D.S. of Madison passed away on March 1, 2012. He was born at Reedsburg Hospital on February 12, 1936, delivered by his father, Dr. E. L. Jewell. He attended Luther College graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then attended Marquette Dental School graduating in 1962 with a doctorate in Dentistry. Before...
Arthur Brough
Mar 1, 2012
Sun Prairie/Deerfield- Arthur A. Brough, age 73 passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on September 18, 1938 in Rockford, IL the son of Ralph & Dorothy (Moser) Brough. Arthur was a longtime resident of Deerfield and for the past 5 months has resided in Sun Prairie. Although he...
Gerald Mcgee
Mar 1, 2012
Madison - Gerald W. "Jerry" McGee died March 1, 2012, at Meriter Hospital from complications following surgery. Jerry was born June 20, 1933 in Davenport, Iowa. . He graduated from St. Ambrose Academy in Davenport in1954 and St. Ambrose College in 1961. He received a master's degree in English and Education from the UW-Madison in 1967. He taught...
Roger Graham
Mar 1, 2012
Roger L. Graham, age 64, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Born in Hayward, WI on July 15, 1947 to Clarence T. and Phyllis (Hendrickson) Graham, he was the youngest of three sons. Roger graduated from West High in 1965. After furthering his education and graduating from the UW...
Thomas Kreul
Mar 1, 2012
Madison / Verona - Thomas J. Kreul, age 74, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at his home in Verona. He was born October 16, 1937 to Leo and Lucile (Carroll) Kreul in Highland, Wisconsin. Tom was proud to be a native of Highland and talked fondly about growing up there, from working at his father's grocery...
Edward Esser
Mar 1, 2012
Madison - Edward Jonathan Esser, 65, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away Thursday March 1st 2012 at his home. He was born in Milwaukee, WI November 15th 1946. Ed graduated from West High School in 1964 and received a Bachelor's of Business Administration Degree in 1969 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ed was a member of the Delta Sigma...
Houston Glover
Feb 29, 2012
Glover, Houston McFarland / New Orleans - Houston H. Glover, age 88, passed away at Oakwood Village West in Madison, WI on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. He was born in Norfield, Mississippi on January 2, 1924, a son of John L. and Lola (Allen) Glover. Houston was united in marriage to Eleanor Dykema in McComb, MS on November...
Alvin Shovers
Feb 29, 2012
Alvin Shovers passed away peacefully on February 29th, 2012. He was 90 years old. Al was a sweet, gentle soul who radiated happiness and lifted the spirits of those around him with his warm smile and infectious laugh. He loved his family above all else, especially his dear wife, Betty, to whom he was married for nearly 68...
Thomas Connell
Feb 29, 2012
Thomas R. Connell, age 69, passed away unexpectedly February 29, 2012 in Reno Nevada. He is survived by 2 daughters; Patricia (Mark) Gilligan and Mary (Thomas) McLaughlin of the Madison area; 3 step children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, 3 brothers John Connell, Richard (Jerrie) Connell and Charles (Peggy) Connell; 2 sisters Ann (Ronald) Longua, and Kathleen Connell....
Phyllis Shenker
Feb 29, 2012
Madison, WI / Bronx, NY - Phyllis F. Shenker, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Wynwood West in Madison. She was born on June 15, 1927 to Hyman and Pauline Finkelstein in New York City, the youngest of five daughters. Phyllis grew up on Phelan Place in Bronx, New York. She was married to...
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