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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.
Isabella Woelke
Aug 20, 2011
Madison-Isabella Marie Woelke, age 8 months 28 Days, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on August 20, 2011. She was born on November 22, 2010 in Madison, the daughter of Shane Woelke & Allison Fieber. She is survived by her parents, Shane & Allison; her brothers, Peyton & Donovan; her maternal grandparents, Angela & Charles Benton; her...
Robert Smail
Aug 19, 2011
Madison- Robert C. "Lefty" Smail, age 70 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 19, 2011 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1941 in Madison the son of Clifford & Marion (Spader) Smail. He was united in marriage with Carolyn Boley on April 16, 1966 in the Township of Primrose. Lefty loved the outdoors. He especially...
Verna Kuehling
Aug 19, 2011
Verna Kollberg Kuehling went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19th, 2011. Her 3-month journey was a courageous one after suffering a severe stroke in late May. Verna was blessed with having her daughter, Mary, and her son, Paul at her side throughout much of the past 3 months, and they were both at her...
Carol Hummel
Aug 19, 2011
Hummel, Carol Whitewater - Carol D. Hummel, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was the daughter of Norbert and Theresa Mitzelfeldt. Carol attended UW Oshkosh, majoring in music, with emphasis in piano, voice, oboe, and musical theater. She balanced her motherhood with her musical career as a pianist and musical...
Elmer Homburg
Aug 18, 2011
Elmer Louis Homburg was born to Charles and Clara (Wolff) Homburg on September 29, 1921. With his quiet and slightly mischievous smile, he referred to it as a very good year. His family had hoped for an opportunity to wish him a happy 90th birthday this September, but he died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at his home at...
Myles Prisk
Aug 18, 2011
Prisk, Myles Thomas Madison- Myles Thomas Prisk soared into heaven on Sunday August 14, 2011. The son of Amie Bergquist and Brannon Prisk, Myles not only was given life on June 27, 2011 but also gave his mom and dad a whole new, bright and joyous life with his first cry. Myles was a beautiful, healthy and happy...
Michael Kiergaard
Aug 18, 2011
Michael Kiergaard, age 49, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 18, 2011. Mike was born on December 28, 1961 in Madison, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010 with a degree in Botany, and was an avid gardener maintaining a community garden plot in Madison. He enjoyed drawing, especially cartoon figures, and was working on a...
Marvin Selvig
Aug 17, 2011
Selvig, Marvin Dewitt VERONA/ STOUGHTON/ MADISON - Marvin Dewitt Selvig was born Feb. 20, 1921, to Marvin G and Mildred Bernice (Stockwell) Selvig. He passed into eternal life Aug. 17, 2011. Marvin was a gentle man, dignified in stature, strong in Christian faith and Spirit led during his lifetime. These attributes were evidenced by all who knew and...
Thomas Pliner
Aug 17, 2011
Waunakee - Thomas (Tom) Henry Pliner, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2011 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by family. Tom was born in Hillsboro, WI on November 8, 1933 to Valentine Virginia Lovell and Henry Pliner. In 1950, at the age of 17, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy, where he obtained his high school...
Mabel Schaller
Aug 16, 2011
Schaller, Mabel Stoughton- Mabel M. Schaller, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on the family farm in Pleasant Springs Township on January 8, 1926, a daughter of John and Kaia (Johnson) Midthun. Mabel was married to Elver Lund, who preceded her in death in 1957. In 1971, she married...
Michael Sipe
Aug 15, 2011
Sipe, Michael Washington DC / Cambridge -Michael Rex Sipe, 59, of Columbia, MD, passed unexpectedly August 15, 2011 in Washington DC. Mike is remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was born in Perry, Iowa, graduated from Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, received an Associate's Degree from DMACC and took various...
Myrle Mitchell
Aug 15, 2011
Sun Prairie - Myrle Lorraine (Zimpel) Mitchell, 86, passed away August 15, 2011 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living Center, Sun Prairie, after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 25, 1925, the youngest child of Otto Paul and Cora Mae (Nogel) Zimpel in Butternut, Wisconsin. After graduating from high school, she lived in East Alton, IL...
Scott Pirkel
Aug 14, 2011
Madison - Scott Allen Pirkel, age 51, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2011 while surrounded by his family. Scott was born on June 1, 1960 in Madison, WI, the son of Raymond and Lucille (Lawler) Pirkel. Scott was married to Kelly Timmons in September of 1993. He is survived by his wife, Kelly; his...
John Edwards
Aug 14, 2011
John D Edwards, 66, of Rockton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Born January 29, 1945 in Springfield, son of John and Betty Edwards. Graduate of Winnebago High School and the University of Illinois. Married to Patricia McCoy on January 22, 1966 in Seward. John retired in January 2010 from Hamilton Sundstrand,...
Karen Holte
Aug 14, 2011
Stoughton- Karen (Hull) Holte, age 87, peacefully went to sleep with Jesus on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was one of 8 children born to Max and Josephine (Nelson) Hull. Karen married Helmer Holte in June, 1943. Karen was a life- long member of Christ Lutheran Church and a teacher in the...
Marion Tobias
Aug 13, 2011
Sun Prairie - Marion Elizabeth Byrn Tobias, age 89, a long time resident of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 13th, at Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Marion was born on May 6, 1922 in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Phillip Maynard and Mary Myrtle Byrn. Most of her childhood was spent in Gallatin, Tennessee. On...
Nancy Vernon
Aug 11, 2011
Madison/Racine - Nancy Ann Vernon, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. She was born on August 6, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of James E. and Neita (Bemis) Spencer. Nancy was Past President of the Racine Board of Realtors and was active in the Junior League of Racine...
Eugene Kroeger
Aug 11, 2011
Janesville- Eugene Kroeger, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 11, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in Camp Douglas on August 23, 1939 the son of James and Mary (Berendes) Kroeger. On May 29, 1965 Gene married Donna Disrud. He enjoyed bird watching, gardening and golfing, was an avid sports fan and had a...
Mary Code
Aug 11, 2011
Madison - Mary Guild Code, age 88, died at Hebron Oaks at Oakwood Village West, on Thursday, August 11, 2011. She was born on February 15, 1923 in Chicago to Merritt and Edith (Miller) Guild. Mary graduated from the University of Chicago in 1943, the same year she married Arthur D. Code, her husband of 65 years. She...
Phil Maves
Aug 11, 2011
McFarland- Phil Maves passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011 after battling cancer. No traditional service will be held, as his wish was to have a Celebration of Life. Please join his family and friends on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Angelo's Italian Restaurant, 5801 Monona Drive, Monona, to share memories, stories,...
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