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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.

Malcolm Severson

Malcolm Severson

Sep 29, 2011

Sun Prairie--Malcolm "Bud" Severson, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 in DeForest. He was born on July 11, 1915 in Blue Mounds, WI, the son of Ole and Rachel (Gilbert) Severson. On October 8, 1954, Bud was united in marriage with Ruth Hernan in Milwaukee. Bud lived in Milwaukee for 26 years before coming to...

Janis Wood

Janis Wood

Sep 29, 2011

Madison -Janis Irene Wood, age 77, died on Thursday, September 29, 2011 after a sudden decline. She was born on August 23, 1934 to Albert and Appolonia (Jones) Schneck in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Janis graduated from East High School in 1952, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1956. Janis was married in 1957 in Istanbul, Turkey to...

Eugene Mears

Eugene Mears

Sep 29, 2011

Eugene E. Mears, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at his home. Eugene was born February 18, 1927 the son of Thomas and Stella Mears in Sauk City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S....

Wilma Meyer

Wilma Meyer

Sep 28, 2011

Madison - Wilma Edith McCormick Meyer, age 86 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wedesday, September 28, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Wilma was born in Mt. Hope, Wisconsin, on July 8, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Mabel (Nichols) McCormick. Wilma grew up in Mt. Hope and graduated...

Dorothy O'Dea

Dorothy O'Dea

Sep 28, 2011

Dorothy Mary Hughes O'Dea, age 88, died September 28, 2011, at Hospice Care, Inc., Madison, after several years of declining health. She was born to Raymond Vincent Hughes and his wife Frances Idella Trask on December 1st, 1922, in the family home at 512 S. Brooks St, Madison, Wisconsin. She was the 7th of 10 children. She was...

Isaac Rothblatt

Isaac Rothblatt

Sep 28, 2011

Madison - I. David Rothblatt, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. He was born in Chicago on July 15, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Reine A. (nee Reinert); his daughter, Naomi S. (Mark R.) Shumway; and grandchildren, Katrina H. and Riley R. David is also survived by his brothers, Isaiah L and...

Leona Adler

Leona Adler

Sep 28, 2011

Waunakee/ Middleton-Leona Adler age 92 died on Wed. Sept 28, 2011 at St Mary's Hospital in Madison. The former Leona Endres was born on Feb 1, 1919 to Joseph and Apollonia (Domini) Endres in the Township of Springfield. She attended St Martin's School in Martinsville. She was united in marriage to Gerald Adler on Oct 24, 1939 and...

Marvin Unger

Marvin Unger

Sep 28, 2011

Marvin S. Unger, age 83 of Waunakee, died on Wed Sept 28, 2011 at a Madison Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on Aug 18, 1928 in Pennsylvania to Harrison and Anna (Smith) Unger. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1949 aboard the USS Fresno. He married the former Charlene Endres in 1950 and...

Steven Schur

Steven Schur

Sep 26, 2011

Madison - Steven Murray Schur was born on April 10th, 1941 to Murray and Rita Schur in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Evanston High School before attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison, graduating in 1963 with a history major. He then completed Law School at UW in the class of 1967. Steve worked as a lawyer for...

Ellen Burke

Ellen Burke

Sep 25, 2011

Madison-Ellen Burke, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Sun. Sep. 25, 2011 of at Meriter Hospital. She was born on Dec.23, 1931 to Thomas and Ruth (Donovan) Burke in Madison. She attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Grade School, Edgewood High School and the University of Wisconsin; where she earned a Bachelor and Master of Library Science. Ellen worked...

Reva Ehlert

Reva Ehlert

Sep 25, 2011

Reva Delores (Riley) Ehlert , age 83, 0f Madison, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. She was born on Jan. 30, 1928, in Liberty, WI, the daughter of James and Iva (Guist) Riley. Reva was married to Willis (Bill) J. Ehlert on June 2, 1951 at St. Paul's Catholic Chapel on the UW Campus. They had been married for...

Jerald Granger

Jerald Granger

Sep 24, 2011

VERONA - Jerald R. Granger, age 80, passed away at the Four Winds Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 4, 1931 in Canby, MN to Dora (McCain) and Lincoln Granger. A graduate of Dubuque High School, Jerry had a bachelor's degree in speech therapy and a masters degree in special education administration. Jerry began his teaching career...

Frances Boake

Frances Boake

Sep 24, 2011

Madison - Frances Elise Boake departed this earth from Madison, WI on 24 September 2011, just short of her 89th birthday. She was born in Australia and accompanied her husband Bill Boake to live in England, France, and the USA. Elise was a scholar, a UW-Madison Alumna, a gardener, a knitter, a birdwatcher, a traveler, an art appreciator,...

Daniel Powell

Daniel Powell

Sep 23, 2011

Marshall - Daniel John (D. J.) Powell passed away Sept. 23rd, 2011 in California while vacationing with his wife and friends at the age of 53. He was born in Reedsburg, WI on Oct. 20, 1957 to Lynn and Audrey (Schirmang) Powell. He attended Webb High and graduated in 1975. He furthered his education in the electronic field...

Henry Stiklestad

Henry Stiklestad

Sep 23, 2011

Stoughton- Henry "Hank" P. Stiklestad, age 94, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Stoughton Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Cottage Grove on April 25, 1917, the son of Martin and Louise (Jordalen) Stiklestad. On June 6, 1944 Hank was united in marriage to Helen M. Whaley. He was a long-time member...

Arlette Brown

Arlette Brown

Sep 23, 2011

Sun Prairie - Arlette M. Brown, age 86, of Sun Prairie, WI, died on Friday, September 23, 2011 at Hyland Park of Sun Prairie. She was born in Madison, WI on December 18, 1924 to Harry and Anna (Kerlinske) Jackson. She graduated from East High School in Madison, WI in 1943. She married her high school sweet heart,...

Peter Nelson

Peter Nelson

Sep 22, 2011

Stoughton- Peter J. Nelson, age 84, died on Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was born on June 3, 1927, the son of Art and Anna (Olson) Nelson. Peter graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1945. On May 18, 1951 he married Dorothy Rice. Peter graduated from UW-Madison School of Business in 1957. He worked for the State...

Sally Wheeler

Sally Wheeler

Sep 22, 2011

Sally L. Wheeler (Sarah) age 78, of Madison passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at her home. She was born on June 24, 1933 in Madison, the daughter of Lesley and Alice (Coyle) Saubert. Sally worked many years for Dean Clinic. She also devoted much of her time volunteering at ST. Mary's Hospital. She was preceded...

Elizabeth Humpel

Elizabeth Humpel

Sep 21, 2011

Madison - Elizabeth "Betty" Humpel died at the age of 98 on September 21, 2011 embraced by her son (Raymond Roder), daughter-in-law (Patricia) and grandsons (Mathew and Russell). While they mourned the loss of this kind and selfless mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, they rejoiced in a new citizen of Heaven. She will be missed as well by...

Josephine Olrick

Josephine Olrick

Sep 21, 2011

McFarland--Josephine V. Olrick, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in Sioux Falls, SD, after a brief illness. She was born in Fennimore on June 30, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Abbie (Kujawa) Novinski. Jo grew up in Fennimore and graduated from Fennimore High School in 1946 in a class of 46 students. On September...

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