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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.
Lucille Klipp
Nov 28, 2011
Lucille J. Klipp, age 90, died peacefully at her home November 28, 2011 in Madison, WI. Lucille was born in Chimney Rock, WI on June 24, 1921. Growing up through the depression helped frame her values and helped develop her character and integrity. She graduated High School in 1939, joined the war effort, married Wilbert Klipp in 1945...
Adeline Halverson
Nov 27, 2011
FITCHBURG Adeline Florence "Addie" Halverson, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2011 at age 98. She was born in Chicago on August 8, 1913, the 8th child of twelve, to the late Theophil and Constance (Ramion) Rux. Adeline was united in marriage to Orin O. Halverson in Chicago, October 8, 1949. He preceded her in death on February...
Betty Perego
Nov 27, 2011
A long time Madison resident, Betty Jane Perego, age 90, died peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by friends. She was born December 23, 1920 the daughter of Crawford and Ruth (Elky) Perego in Milwaukee. Betty attended Milwaukee public schools, and received a teaching degree from Milwaukee State Teachers College. She received her graduate...
Constance Clark
Nov 27, 2011
Clark, Constance M. Stoughton / Springfield- Constance M. Clark, 83, of Stoughton, WI, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away at Harmony House, in Stoughton, WI on November 27, 2011. She was born on April 15, 1928, in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of the late William B. and Constance D. Mattingly. Constance attended Cairo High School, graduating in 1946....
L. Odland
Nov 26, 2011
Odland, Lila Jean 'L. Jean' Stoughton- L. Jean Odland, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Stoughton on May 3, 1924, a daughter of Alfred and Leah (Greenwood)Thompson. L. Jean grew up on Main Street in Stoughton above the family's store and attended Stoughton High School, graduating in 1942....
Mark Rockwell
Nov 24, 2011
Waunakee - Mark Rockwell, age 44, died on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on Oct. 3, 1967 to Wendell and Muriel Rockwell. He married the former Anne Oltmann on Feb. 23, 2002 in Waunakee and was employed at Doyle Gutter Service in Lodi. Mark lived his life in Waunakee where...
Oliver Irgens
Nov 24, 2011
Oliver Kay Irgens (known among friends as O.K. or Kay) born August 25, 1926 in Red Wing, MN to Marcus W. Irgens and Adena (Johnson) Irgens. Passed away while enjoying Thanksgiving and the Packer game with his family Thursday, November 24, 2011. Kay graduated from Lancaster High School in 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September...
Mary Buhler
Nov 23, 2011
DeForest / Waunakee - Mary O. Buhler, age 78, died peacefully at her home on Wed Nov. 23, 2011 surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. The former Mary Wagner was born in Ashton on March 16, 1933 to William and Margaret (Brabender) Wagner. She married Edward Buhler in 1956 and together they farmed for 40 years. Family...
William Braucht
Nov 23, 2011
William C. Braucht age 81 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov.23, 2011 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1930 the son of William and Honora Braucht. Bill grew up in Aledo, IL where he developed loving lifelong friendships. Bill attended the University of Dubuque where he was a three sport...
Peter Zilley
Nov 21, 2011
Madison - Peter C. Zilley, age 69, died on Monday, November 21, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on February 26, 1942 to William and Mabel (Casey) Zilley. Peter spent his younger years in Beloit as well as Madison. He was united in marriage to Dianne Handel on May 31, 1974. Peter was a proud...
Charles Franzke
Nov 21, 2011
Soldiers Grove - Charles "Chuck" Franzke, age 81, passed away Nov. 21, 2011 at his residence. Chuck was born in Kimball, South Dakota and moved to Chicago and later to Wisconsin. He enjoyed a lifetime of working with plants and fish. Chuck is survived by his children, Deborah (John) Featherston, Charles "Chaz", Cheryl (Dan) Featherston; grandchildren, John (Andrea),...
Elizabeth Showers
Nov 21, 2011
Madison - Elizabeth (Bette) Showers, age 84, passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2011, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Bette was employed by Mallatt's Pharmacy and Merriter Hospital. Family and friends remember her for her love of children and animals, as well as her warmth and infectious smile. She leaves behind four daughters, Penny (Gary) Mory, Pam...
Carol Baker
Nov 20, 2011
Carol Marie Baker, 74, died at a Verona nursing home on Sunday, November 20 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on April 18, 1937 in Alta, IA to the Rev. Kurt and Marie (Quade) Horn. Carol spent her childhood in Iowa and Wausau where she graduated from Wausau High School. She later attended Valparaiso...
Laverne Nelson, Sr.
Nov 20, 2011
Nelson, Sr., LaVerne "Worm" Stoughton- LaVerne Clair "Worm" Nelson, Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Stoughton, on Sunday, November 20, 2011. He was born in Edgerton on August 24, 1929, and was united in marriage to Elaine Vike in Dubuque, Iowa on October 27, 1951. Worm began his working career...
Joseph Cristina
Nov 19, 2011
Madison - Joseph P. Di Cristina passed away peacefully November 19, 2011, surrounded by family. Joseph was born March 17, 1925, to John Di Cristina and Catherine Spatola Di Cristina in the Greenbush neighborhood of Madison. He was proud of his Italian heritage and was very active in the Italian community, including a term as president of The...
William Williamson
Nov 19, 2011
William Landram Williamson, 91, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison, died on Saturday, November 19, at Agrace HospiceCare Center. Dr. Williamson was born in Lexington, Kentucky and raised in Atlanta Georgia. He received degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Emory University, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. After service in the U.S. Army as troopship transport commander in...
Richard Dodd
Nov 18, 2011
Madison - Richard "Arthur" Dodd died at home in Madison on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 as a result of cancer first diagnosed in 2007. Arthur was born on February 11, 1922 in the English Midlands to Richard and Harriet Dodd. During WWII he worked in the Rolls-Royce foundries, manufacturer of fighter engines for the British RAF planes, and...
Kathleen Kellnhofer
Nov 18, 2011
Kathleen A. Kellnhofer, age 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2011, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 17, 1953 the daughter of Maurice and Rosemary (Weber) Weist in Lancaster. Kathleen was a 1971 graduate of Cassville High School, grew up in Cassville, and later moved to Madison where she lived until...
Richard Kinzler
Nov 18, 2011
Kinzler, Richard Madison- Richard Kinzler, age 73, of Madison, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2011, following a brief battle with cancer. Richard was born February 16, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Richard proudly served in the Armed Forces from 1957-61. He married Mary Coffey on September 20, 1962. Richard was employed by Highway Trailer, Stoughton, and also Dairy...
Marilyn Berryman
Nov 16, 2011
McFarland- Marilyn J. Berryman, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Union, IL on February 23, 1933, the daughter of Clarence and Eleanor (Hertel) Holtz. Marilyn attended Elgin, IL schools. In 1950 she met Donald Berryman at Zion Lutheran Church in Elgin and on July...
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