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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.
Edna Sand
Jan 6, 2012
Stoughton- Edna Juliette Kaupanger Sand, age 99, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Friday, January 6, 2012. Edna was born in rural Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin to Nels and Emma (Aas) Kaupanger on August 24, 1912. She was baptized, confirmed and married in Stoughton's Christ Lutheran Church where she was a member of Bethany Circle and...
Virginia Ducharme
Jan 5, 2012
Virginia Mae DuCharme passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Healthcare Center on Thur. January 5, 2012. She was born Feb. 14, 1925 to Mae and Gaetano Musillami. Virginia was united in marriage to George DuCharme on Oct. 5, 1940. She was content to spend her life taking care of her family and numerous pets. She also made sure...
Jean Olson
Jan 5, 2012
Olson, Jean Stoughton- Jean A. Olson, age 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in Racine on Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania on February 7, 1926, a daughter of John and Ann Marie (Elick) Yurovchak. On January 23, 1958, she wed Rodney B. Olson. They were married and farmed together for 35 years...
David Connelly
Jan 5, 2012
Madison - David J. (Cook) Connelly, age 52 passed away peacefully on January 5, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1959, to Jim and Norma Connelly. Dave married Jodi Kelley at Luther Memorial Church, where he was baptized as an infant. He was a quiet and thoughtful man who loved nature and fishing....
Genece Wade
Jan 5, 2012
Madison- GENECE WADE, age 80, of Madison, WI passed away on Thursday January 5, 2012. Born to Willie Lee and Nellia Jones-Wade in Tyler, Texas on July 13, 1931, Genece was one of six surviving children. Having grown up in Texas, she completed her undergraduate studies at Texas Southern University in Houston Texas, majoring in journalism. Her graduate...
Jean Thurow
Jan 4, 2012
Madison - Jean E. Thurow, age 91, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at UW Hospital in Madison. Jean was born to Ivy Chapman Shearer and Frederick B. Shearer on March 31, 1920 in Aurora, Illinois. She was the youngest of four children. As a young adult, Jean was an avid golfer and studied art at Naperville College. Jean...
Herman Wipperfurth
Jan 4, 2012
Westport/Waunakee - Herman Joseph Wipperfurth, age 76, died on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born in Ashton on May 5, 1935 to Henry and Margaret (Statz) Wipperfurth. He married the former Nancy Carol Littel in 1956 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Herman owned and operated the Willows Tavern...
Dante Bove
Jan 4, 2012
Middleton - Dante "Dan" Bove, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Dan was born on June 15, 1920 to Loreto and Rose (Tolo) Bove in Bridgewater, Mass. and grew up in Waterford, Conn. After graduating from Columbia University with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Dan worked for American Cyanamid chemical company. His 40-year career at...
James Crow
Jan 4, 2012
Madison - James F. Crow, age 95, died on January 4, 2012 at Capitol Lakes in Madison. He was born in 1916 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. James graduated from Friends University in Wichita and received a PhD in Genetics from The Univ. of Texas in Austin. He began playing in a String Quartet in High School and continued playing...
Martha Johnston
Jan 4, 2012
Johnston, Martha McFarland - Martha M. Johnston, age 85, passed away at Willow Pointe in Stoughton on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. She was born in Morganfield, Kentucky on June 14, 1926, a daughter of George and Zelma (Vanhooser) Mills. Martha was married to Miniard 'Lee' Beadles in October of 1945. He preceded her in death in February of...
Betty Fey
Jan 3, 2012
Betty Fey, n�e Florence Elizabeth Tobey, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3rd, 2012, surrounded by loving spirits near and far. She was preceded in death in 2009 by her loving husband of 60 years, Will Fey. She is survived by her daughter Nan, her husband Bill Cronon and their children Hilary and Jeremy; her daughter...
Helen Truehl
Jan 3, 2012
Stoughton - Helen M. Truehl, age 87 passed away quietly with the love and support of her family by her side on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She was born on the family farm on February 8, 1924 in Cottage Grove, the daughter of Andrew and Mollie Gullickson. In 1941, Helen graduated from Madison East High School. She was...
Joan Zanoya
Jan 3, 2012
Mary Joan (Heibel) Zanoya age 70, of Madison, found peace on January 3, 2012, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 20, 1941, attended St. Bernards Catholic Grade School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1959. She attended the UW Madison, and then married Earl "Zeke" Zanoya on Nov 2, 1961. They lived...
Raymond Hansen
Jan 3, 2012
Raymond E Hansen, age 82, passed away peacefully January 3, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare. Raymond Hansen was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. Upon graduation from Lane Tech High School, he served as a Laboratory Supervisor in the Air Force holding the rank of S/SGT at Erding AFB Germany during the Korean conflict. There he met and married...
Robert Tieman
Jan 2, 2012
FITCHBURG - Robert G. "Bob" Tieman, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Meriter Hospital in Madison after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 18, 1934 in Madison, the son of Henry and Aurelia (Priebe) Tieman. He was known for his witty sense of humor and his ability to...
Jeanne Lang
Jan 2, 2012
Madison - Jeanne Lang passed into the next life on January 2, 2012. Jeanne was born in Madison on September 7, 1927 to Eugene and Evelyn Herrling, and lived her entire life in Madison. She attended West High School before attending nursing school at the University of Wisconsin--Madison. While working as a nurse at the University of Wisconsin...
Julaine Allen
Jan 2, 2012
Madison - Julaine Allen - Beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend, and colleague, Julaine Allen, tragically passed away on January 2nd at the age of 57. She was born on June 16, 1954 to Carol Allen Leslie and Donald Allen. Julaine dedicated her life to helping others. As a respected psychotherapist for over 20 years, Julaine touched countless lives...
Rose Washington
Jan 2, 2012
Madison - ROSEMARY WASHINGTON, age 86 of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 2, 2012. She was born on August 26, 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Robert L. Jones and Mattie M. Jones (David) Thornton. From her marriage to Theodore A. Washington I she bore four children. Rosemary was preceded in...
Roseann Johnson
Jan 1, 2012
Marshall- RoseAnn Johnson, age 68, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 1, 2012. RoseAnn was born on December 6, 1943 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Richard Nordness Sr. and Irene Guetzlaff (Krause). She was raised by Irene and Willard Guetzlaff. RoseAnn graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1962. She married Curt Johnson on June...
Lavon Zika
Jan 1, 2012
Sun Prairie - LaVon (Taubenheim) Zika, age 62, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI while surrounded by her family. She was born in Amboy, IL on March 18, 1949, the daughter of Edward R. and Pearl (Pankhurst) Taubenheim. She married Gary R. Zika on September 29, 1984....
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