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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.
Lillian Rosenzweig
Oct 7, 2011
MADISON/PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Lillian Rosenzweig, age 91, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona following a brief illness. Lillian was born February 17, 1920 to Max and Libby Sweet in Madison, Wisconsin. Lillian resided in Wisconsin most of her life in both Madison and Milwaukee. The joys of Lillian's life were her son, David and her...
Steven Spatola
Oct 7, 2011
Mt. Horeb - Steven D. Spatola, age 56, passed away while at his home on Friday, October 7, 2011. Steven was born on February 22, 1955 in Madison, the son of Daniel and Betty (Troxel). Steven worked for Sentry Foods, Wingra Block and Stone and Swift Trucking. He enjoyed firefighting, hunting and fishing and spending time with his...
Gerald Monson Sr.
Oct 7, 2011
Madison/Poynette/Belleville - Jerry (Gerald) Monson Sr. died on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Meriter hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born at Madison General (Meriter) Hospital in Madison WI on Jan. 8, 1941 to Ethel (Buergen) and George Monson. He and his brother Terry led an active life in the neighborhood doing such things...
Lorraine Buss
Oct 6, 2011
Lorraine E. Buss, age 86, passed away October 6, 2011 in Madison, WI. She was born on February 14, 1925 to Edmund and Minnie (Ewert) Schumann. She was united in marriage to Kenneth M. Buss on February 14, 1947. Lorraine was employed at Wisconsin Telephone Co. from 1942 to 1949. The next 18 years she was a homemaker...
Margaret Kvalheim
Oct 6, 2011
Stoughton- Margaret L. Kvalheim, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011. She was born on July 10, 1920, the daughter of Oscar and Thora (Wicker) Anderson. Margaret graduated from Stoughton High School in 1939, the last class to have their graduation ceremony in the old Stoughton Playhouse. Prior to marriage she worked at Stoughton Hospital in...
Esther Teske
Oct 6, 2011
Sun Prairie - Esther Teske, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. Esther was born on August 23, 1928 in Baraboo, WI, the daughter of Steve and Clara (Sebring) Moore. Esther married Carl Teske on July 13, 1961 in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Esther worked for...
Kenneth Meixl
Oct 6, 2011
Madison - Kenneth John Meixl, age 61, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison after a lengthy struggle with diabetes. He was born November 14, 1949 in Madison, the son of John and Marian (Anderson) Meixl. Ken graduated from Stoughton High School and went on to graduate from The University of Wisconsin Whitewater. He...
Janice Morgan
Oct 5, 2011
Janice Nelson Morgan (nee Shriver) died peacefully at Sebring Assisted Living Residence on October 5, 2011 at age 88. She was born May 22, 1923 to Fred B. and Gladys (Whiteley) Shriver in Iowa where she grew up and attended Cornell College. In 1958 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's degree in Education. She...
Donald Murphy
Oct 4, 2011
Madison - Donald A. "Murph" Murphy of Madison passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 with his family by his side. Murph was born on May 18, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Patrick and Martha Murphy. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked in retail sales for many years at Jewel/Osco...
Scott Ollerman
Oct 3, 2011
Sun Prairie - Scott R. Ollerman, Age 49, Passed Away On Monday, October 3rd, 2011 Scott was born on June 11th, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of Robert and Kay Ollerman. When Scott was 12 years old, the family moved to Sun Prairie from Milwaukee. Scott is the product of the Sun Prairie school system...
Marjorie Gaarder
Oct 3, 2011
Marjorie Jean Gaarder passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at age 87. She was born November 1, 1923 the daughter of the late Lenus and Marie (Hanson) Lundmark. She was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WWII. In 1946, Marjorie was united in marriage to Richard Gaarder for 61 wonderful years. He preceded her...
Donald Wentland
Oct 3, 2011
Donald C. Wentland passed away, Monday, October 3, 2011 at age 64. He was born in Rhinelander, the son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Randorf) Wentland. Don was a 1966 graduate of Madison West High School. He then attended MATC, earning an associate degree in Culinary Arts. He worked in the food industry as a chef for...
Thomas Bareis
Oct 2, 2011
Sun Prairie-Thomas A. Bareis, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. Tom was born on April 11, 1923 in Bristol the son of George & Thea (Skrenes) Bareis. On Oct. 17, 1942, Tom and Jessie Whipple were united in marriage in Sun Prairie. Together they enjoyed almost 69 years...
Loeta Cress
Oct 2, 2011
Loeta Reed Cress, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She left us as she lived her life, with a strong faith, grace, and dignity. She was born July 6, 1936 the daughter of Herdus and Mary Opal (Freels) Carrell in Newburgh, Indiana. Loeta was a graduate of...
Anna Ewanowski
Oct 2, 2011
Madison - Anna Marie Ewanowski - Anna completed her life journey and found peace on Sunday, October 2, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1956 to Louis G and Laverne C Van Rossum in Darboy, Wisconsin. She spent many years serving at Monona Terrace, a job she truly loved. She...
Victor Schwenn
Sep 30, 2011
Victor Charles Schwenn, age 89, died of a stroke on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Oakwood University Woods. He was born on January 5, 1922 in Middleton, WI to Victor J and Edna (Lubcke) Schwenn. He was a 1939 graduate of Middleton High School. Victor was united in marriage with Dolores Lesko in St Rita's Catholic Church, Chicago...
Gregory Banks
Sep 30, 2011
GREGORY(Grego/Greg) BROOKLYN BANKS was born in Phoenix, Illinois on June 26, 1956, the sixth child of eight children born to the union of Mattie Deborah Jones and Grantlin Brooklyn Banks. Grego began his formal education in 1962 at Coolidge Elementary School in Phoenix, Il and graduated from Thornridge High School in Dalton, IL in June of 1974. After...
Ethel Lock
Sep 30, 2011
Madison / Milwaukee - Ethel Lock, age 98, died on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Oregon Manor Nursing Home. Ethel was a resident of Madison for 55 years. She was an active member of Midvale Lutheran Church. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at MIDVALE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4329 Tokay...
Matthew Walrack
Sep 30, 2011
Sun Prairie-Matthew Allen Walrack, age 79, went to his heavenly reward after a long life of service to his family and community. His last hobby was recycling aluminum cans which he did rain or shine. He was a familiar sight walking in Sun Prairie over the years. Matt was born on June 13, 1931 in Blanchardville, WI, the...
Josephine Noles
Sep 30, 2011
Josephine Anne "Josie" Noles, age 88, lifelong resident of Madison, passed peacefully from this life at Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation in Stoughton on Friday, September 30, 2011. Her strong will and determination shone through, even at the end of life. Josie was born in Madison on September 20, 1923 to Joseph and Maria (Mandala) Stassi. After graduation from...
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