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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.

Elaine Dyhr

Elaine Dyhr

Jan 22, 2012

MADISON Elaine Marie Dyhr, 71, was called to eternal life by her heavenly father on January 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She maintained her wit and determination despite living with a debilitating disease and declining health for the last few years. Her spirit of quiet courage, fierce determination and endless love will live on...

Helen Androne

Helen Androne

Jan 22, 2012

Madison/Beloit - Helen Clarinda Androne, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband of 69 years, Gerald Androne and her daughter, Nancy at her side on Sun. Jan. 22, 2012 after a long illness. Helen was born in Beloit on Oct. 8, 1917 to Burton E. and Hattie Belle (Smiley) Skinner and lived most of...

Ione Johnson

Ione Johnson

Jan 22, 2012

Stoughton- Ione M. Johnson, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Stoughton on August 28, 1923 the daughter of Norwegian Immigrant Ole Offerdahl and Lena Limberg Offerdahl. Ione graduated from Stoughton High School. She worked at Highway Trailers. On October 19, 1946 Ione married Earl N. Johnson. Together they...

Mara Scheckler

Mara Scheckler

Jan 22, 2012

Madison - Mara Catherine Scheckler, age 41, died unexpectedly on January 22, 2012, at her home in Madison. She was born on March 24, 1970, the daughter of Dr. William E. Scheckler, MD, and Rolliana Scheckler. Mara graduated from Edgewood High School, 1988, where she was in National Honor Society and served as Editor of the Year Book....

Randall Kazynski

Randall Kazynski

Jan 20, 2012

Waunakee - Randall Wayne Kazynski, age 66, died suddenly on Friday January 20, 2012 in Celebration, Florida. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 26, 1945 to James and Ardis (Schimelfenig) Kazynski. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1964. He married Joan Rider on May 8, 1965 and they resided in Waunakee. Randy retired from...

N. Oberlander

N. Oberlander

Jan 20, 2012

Sun Prairie-N. Jean Oberlander, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on February 7, 1930 in St. Claire, MN the daughter of Floyd & Frieda (Schram) Klinder. Jean was united in marriage with Don A. Oberlander on July 14, 1951 and he preceded her in death on January...

Roland Rockwell

Roland Rockwell

Jan 19, 2012

Roland Mason Rockwell, age 86, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born October 18, 1925, at home in Viola Township, Richland County, Wisconsin to Melvin and Ona Rockwell. He graduated from Blue River High School and then went on to serve in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II, serving...

Henry Anderson

Henry Anderson

Jan 19, 2012

Madison - Henry Allen Anderson, 91, in the presence of the Lord Jesus and surrounded by his loving family died late Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Madison. A later-in-life transplant to Madison, who was devoted to his family and shaped by his relationship with the Lord, Henry loved living in the present while cognizant and valuing the memories,...

Aurelia Bergmann

Aurelia Bergmann

Jan 18, 2012

Madison - Aurelia L. Bergmann, age 93, died Wed., Jan. 18, 2012. Aurelia was born June 21, 1918 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Karl and Anna (Dusold) Mueller. She graduated from Riverside High School. She married Robert G. Bergmann on Nov. 9, 1946 in Milwaukee. In 1960, the family moved to Madison. Robert joined his brother, Franklyn at...

Donald Juve

Donald Juve

Jan 17, 2012

Juve, Donald Stoughton- Donald L. Juve, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born in Stoughton on April 17, 1932, the youngest of eight children, a son of Knute and Cora (Hendrickson) Juve. Donald served his country in the Army, and was proud of his military service. On June...

Sidney Sweet

Sidney Sweet

Jan 17, 2012

Sidney Sweet, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Sidney, the eldest child of Max and Libby Sweet was born in Duluth, Minnesota on the original Armistice Day. November 11, 1918 and as he came into the world, a world at war found peace. The Sweet family survived the Great Depression in Madison's beloved Greenbush...

Alice Minnick

Alice Minnick

Jan 17, 2012

Madison - Alice Minnick was born on July 15, 1926 in Rio, Wisconsin to Clarence and Clara (Krier) Nordness. Growing up, she was afraid of the chickens as she gathered the eggs but she loved to go horseback riding. She played the tenor saxophone for the Rio High School marching band and after graduating, she moved to Madison....

Marilyn Penn

Marilyn Penn

Jan 17, 2012

Sun Prairie - Marilyn Steele Penn, 67, died peacefully Tuesday, January 17th, 2012. Her final days and hours were spent with family and friends by her side. The only child of Joseph and Ida Schares Steele, Marilyn was born January 28, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA. She grew up in Postville, IA, and graduated from the University of...

Robert Odor, Sr.

Robert Odor, Sr.

Jan 17, 2012

Odor, Sr., Robert 'Bob' Stoughton- Robert 'Bob' Wainwright Odor, Sr., age 51 of Stoughton, entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Rhonda, family and friends. He leaves behind his greatest legacy, his son, Bobby, Jr. (age 11) whose strength carried the family through Bob's journey to Heaven. Bob...

Helen Flynn

Helen Flynn

Jan 16, 2012

Madison - Helen Frances (Woulfe) Flynn, age 93, our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed on at home on January 16, 2012. She was born at Madison General Hospital, in Madison, on May 27, 1918, the youngest child of John and Margaret Woulfe. She attended St. Raphael's Grade School, was a graduate of Central High School, class of...

Carol Hellickson

Carol Hellickson

Jan 15, 2012

Hellickson, Carol J. Stoughton- Mom did not even want an obituary; the least we can do is keep it short. Carol Jeanette Hellickson, age 87, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on January 28, 1924, in Madison, the first of eight children to Severt and Marion (Stickle) Natvig. Carol...

Vincent Brown

Vincent Brown

Jan 15, 2012

Vincent Brown, 48, of Madison was called home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2012. He is finally at peace after a lengthy battle with numerous medical issues that began in 1998. His family was by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 3,...

Harriet Long

Harriet Long

Jan 14, 2012

Stoughton, WI/DeKalb, IL- Harriet L. Long, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born in Malta, IL on July 24, 1917, the daughter of Andrew and Lucy (Lee) Anderson. Harriet lived most of her life in the DeKalb, IL area. On February 16, 1938 she married Virgil Long....

John Meier

John Meier

Jan 14, 2012

Madison - John William "Big Dad" Meier, age 83, died peacefully on January 14, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare. John was born on December 13, 1928 in Madison to Edith (Herring) and Rueben "Jack" Meier. He grew up on the East Side, attending Central High School and the UW - Madison. As a young man, John was industrious: raising...

Minnie Disalvo

Minnie Disalvo

Jan 14, 2012

Madison - Minnie A. (Lovick) DiSalvo, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 14, 2012. She was born on September 15, 1917 in Township of Vienna, WI, the second of seven children of Hans and Christina (Sime) Lovick. She graduated from DeForest High School in 1936. Minnie was united in marriage to Thomas J. DiSalvo on February...

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