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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.
Ann O'Shaughnessy
Dec 16, 2011
Madison - Ann O'Shaughnessy died unexpectedly on December 16, 2011, at age 74. She was born in Seneca Wisconsin on July 3, 1937, the daughter of Paul and Susan O'Shaughnessy. Ann was raised on the family farm, the youngest of 7 siblings. After high school she completed nursing school at St Francis in LaCrosse Wisconsin and embarked on...
Jossica Donaldson
Dec 16, 2011
Madison - Beloved JOSSICA "Josie" Mae (Basdon) Donaldson born July 8, 1923 to James Basdon and Nancy Love of Winona Mississippi, passed on to join her husband Pastor Elmer Donaldson on December 16 at Oak Park Nursing Home, Madison WI. A Wisconsin resident since 1941, she is survived by her brother Odis Basdon of Seattle, Washington and six...
Gayle Spatola
Dec 16, 2011
Mauston - Gayle Delores Rodefer Spatola, age 90, was taken home to be with the Lord and her beloveded George on Friday, December 16, 2011, at Fairview Nursing Home in Mauston. She was born on July 28, 1921, the daughter of Ray and Leora Reynolds. Gayle married George Rodefer on June 14, 1941 and had a wonderful 43...
Sheryl Sarate
Dec 15, 2011
Sheryl Lynn Sarate passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at age 55. Sheryl was born on March 23, 1956 in the Town of West Haven, Connecticut. She attended schools in Denver Colorado. She is a veteran of the United States Army having served as an Engineer and Supply Clerk from August 14, 1974 to September 9, 1983....
Roger Olson
Dec 15, 2011
Stoughton- Roger A. Olson, age 70, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011. He was born on March 26, 1941, the son of Sigurd and Hazel Olson. On August 5, 1957 Roger married Janice Swalheim. Roger was a house painter in the Stoughton area and was affectionately known as Ole. He enjoyed spontaneous trips out West and spending...
Paula Ess
Dec 15, 2011
Madison-Paula T. Van Ess, age 73, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at Badger Prairie Health Care Center. She was born on January 7, 1938 in Emporia, Kansas to Paul and Bettie (Thomas) Lange. She was a 1956 graduate of Shorewood High School in Milwaukee, a 1960 UW- Madison graduate, majoring in...
Charles O'Brien
Dec 15, 2011
Charles A. "Charlie" O'Brien passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at age 94. Charlie was born in Waterloo on November 22, 1917. Charlie attended grade school at Blessed Sacrament and graduated from Madison West High School. He was a member of the Army during WWII, awarded the Bronze star. He was member of the Army Reserves, 44th...
George Klingbeil
Dec 14, 2011
Madison - George Carl Klingbeil, age 93, passed on to eternal life on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He was a man who lived his life with optimism and gratitude. He valued the precious gift of life from his Creator and saw beauty in nature and in all things. He loved to garden, hunt, fish, make woodcarvings, watch birds...
Deborah Cosby
Dec 14, 2011
Deborah (Debbie) Cosby died peacefully on Wed, Dec 14th 2011 at Agrace HospiceCare. Debbie was born on August 29, 1948 on the island of Oahu. She moved to Wisconsin in the 1960s, adopting the state as her home. She attended school throughout the UW system, became a mother, and worked for many years at the UW Hospital in...
Laurie Cadorette
Dec 13, 2011
Laurie Faith Cadorette passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at age 43 after a valiant battle with a lengthy illness. Laurie married the love of her life, William "Bill" Cadorette on May 8, 1994. Her children Amanda 12, and Carsen 9, and Bill were the center of her life as was her church. Laurie was a hair stylist...
Frances Roberts
Dec 13, 2011
Madison-Frances Roberts was born June 3, 1919 of Francis Hauser and Margret Cline, died peacefully surrounded by family on December 13, 2011 at the age of 92. She is survived by her Sister Florence, Son Steven Roberts, Daughter Lee, and Granddaughter Octavia. Predeceased by Husband Joseph Roberts and siblings. A beloved Mother, Friend, and Grandmother will be dearly...
Joan Vanfleet
Dec 13, 2011
Joan S. VanFleet passed away December 13, 2011 in Madison, WI. She was born in Richland Center, WI on August 11, 1942; daughter to Duane and Gladys VanFleet. Joan was an avid bowler and had a passion for gardening. She loved dogs, especially her companion, Jody. She worked at Firstar Bank for over 30 years until her retirement....
Gladys Anderson
Dec 12, 2011
Gladys A. Anderson, age 80, passed away peacefully at home with her family around her on December 12, 2011. Gladys was born in Middleton December 7, 1931 to Edward and Marie (Fisher) Denner. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to her family and a wonderful friend to many people. She loved making many crafts and later making...
Virginia Siemers
Dec 12, 2011
MADISON/MANITOWOC - VIRGINIA HERRLING SIEMERS, age 92 died on December 12, 2011 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Horizon Hospice Center in Mequon. She was born on May 14, 1919, the daughter of Roy and Emma (Dahnke) Herrling of Madison. Virginia was a Madisonian to the core, a woman of humor. She loved telling stories of her Madison childhood...
Mariah Stokes
Dec 12, 2011
Sun Prairie - Mariah Addison Stokes, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 12, 2011. She was born on August 25, 2011 in Madison, the daughter of Paula Fields and Charles Stokes. Mariah is survived by her mother and father; Paula and Charles, three brothers; Omar, King and Devon, and her grandparents; Lynette...
Richard Hook
Dec 12, 2011
Richard A. "Dick" Hook passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2011 at his home at age 75. Dick was born in Madison on December 15, 1935, the only child of Linda H. Lappley-Hook. He was a lifelong resident of Madison. He was a graduate of Madison West High School, Class of '54. On April 28, 1956 he was...
Joseph Henning
Dec 11, 2011
Columbus - Joseph "Joe" F. Henning, age 90, passed away on Sunday December 11, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Manetta Henning, two children; Diane (Douglas) Crane and Dwain Henning, four grandchildren; Olivia (fianc� Jim Neumeyer) Crane, Joseph Crane, Jamie (Tess) Henning and Jake (Gwen) Henning, three great grandchildren; Emma, Otto and Peter Henning and a...
Jean Bloedorn
Dec 10, 2011
Sun Prairie- Jean A. Christensen Bloedorn, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Stoughton Hospital, surrounded by her children.. She was born on October 3, 1925 in Racine the daughter of William J. & Jessie (Seater) Rendall. She is survived by her three children, Nancy (Richard) Fabinski, Steve (Gail) Christensen and Marcia (Bob)...
Walter Alstyne
Dec 10, 2011
W. SCOTT VAN ALSTYNE JR. Former Madison Attorney and law teacher W. Scott Van Alstyne, Jr. died at home in Gainesville, Florida on December 10, 2011. He was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marion Walker Van Alstyne of Gainesville, Florida, a daughter Dr. Gretchen A. Van Alstyne of Rocky Hill, Ct.,...
Joyce Sunderland
Dec 10, 2011
Sunderland, Joyce Lake Mills- Joyce l. Sunderland, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at her home in Lake Mills. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 2, 1938, the daughter of Cyrus and Maudie (Travis) Ruhl. Joyce lived in Turlock, California for 26 years, and then in Hayward for 23 years, where she was...
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