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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.
Ruth List
Aug 2, 2011
Sun Prairie-Ruth A. List, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Kindred Hearts Memory Care, Cottage Grove. She was born on October 2, 1939 in Madison the daughter of Charles & Agnes (Lamore) Young. Ruth was a graduate of Madison East High School, Class of 1958. Ruth was united in marriage with Paul List on...
Richard Kindschi
Aug 2, 2011
Marshall--Richard Kindschi entered heaven on August 2, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Richard was born to Ralph & Celia (Mather) Kindschi on February 3, 1932 in Sumpter Township, Sauk County. He served our country in the US Army in the Korean Conflict for 2 years. Richard married Carmen Meixner on November 28, 1953. One of his favorite hobbies...
Alice Gwaltney
Aug 1, 2011
Madison- Alice Therese Kramer Gwaltney, age 84, died on Monday, August 1, 2011, at Middleton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Alice, the daughter of Louis and Theresa (Lidral) Belleau, was born on August 27, 1926 in Algoma, Wisconsin. She lived in Green Bay, WI and moved to Madison in the 1960's. Her family and faith were a big...
James Hazard
Aug 1, 2011
Madison - James E. Hazard passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Friday, July 29, 2011 while at Oak Park Place after a brief illness. James was born on July 17, 1927 in Arlington, WI, the only son of Clayton and Mabel (Evert) Hazard. He graduated from Madison East High School. James served his country...
Elaine Halverson
Aug 1, 2011
Halverson, Elaine Stoughton- Elaine B. Halverson, age 83, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Monday, August 1, 2011. She was born in Stoughton on January 30, 1928, a daughter of Alvin and Ethel (Oren) Nelson. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1946. On November 1, 1947, she was united in marriage to William 'Bud' Halverson. Elaine worked...
Julius Murray Marks
Jul 30, 2011
MADISON- Julius Murray Marks, age 96, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Ingleside Nursing home in Mt. Horeb. He was born on September 12, 1914 in Madison, Wisconsin to Leora and Cyril Marks. He attended Wisconsin High School, and the University of Wisconsin. He married the love of his life, Virginia Smith, on August 22, 1942. They were married...
Ella R. Foss
Jul 30, 2011
Stoughton- Ella R. Foss, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Ellen and Peter Johnson HospiceCare Residence. She was born in Stoughton on November 18, 1932, the daughter of Clarence and Ella (Groven) Moen. Ella attended Stoughton schools. She graduated from Cambridge High School. On July 25, 1952 Ella married Leroy Foss. She enjoyed gardening...
Jeffrey Louis Stanton
Jul 29, 2011
Jeffrey Louis Stanton passed away on July 29, 2011 at the age of 49 surrounded by his family holding his hands. He was born on August 23, 1961 to Thomas and Mary (Fisher) Stanton. Jeff was a veteran of the US Army. He was owner and operator of PDA Madison for many years, an honest and hard working individual. He...
Kerry E. ""Wags"" Wagner
Jul 29, 2011
WAUNAKEE/DODGEVILLEKerry E. ""Wags"" Wagner, age 57 passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kerry was born in Dodgeville on July 10, 1954 the son of Kenneth L. and Audrey M. (Nolen) Wagner. He graduated from Dodgeville High School, Class of '72. Kerry worked in many places from early years as a bartender to later...
Thomas Nisbet
Jul 28, 2011
Thomas Klein Nisbet passed away on July 28th, 2011 after battling heart failure and leukemia. Tom was born on January 9th, 1931 in Richland Center to Thomas and Eva (Klein) Nisbet. Tom spent most of his childhood in southwestern Wisconsin. He graduated first in his class at Columbia University's School of Architecture in 1955 winning a fellowship to study architecture...
Rolland Hippe
Jul 28, 2011
Madison - Rolland Hippe, age 83, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Wyoming. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. On June 10, 1950 Rolland was united in marriage to Rita Hilsenhoff. Rolland is survived by his five sons, Richard (Alice Daly) Hippe of Roanoke, VA, David (Lynn) Hippe of Valdez, AK, Ronald Hippe...
Charles T. Billings
Jul 27, 2011
MADISON - Charles T. Billings died unexpectedly on July 25th, 2011. Chuck was born in Marshfield, WI on December 17, 1947. The son of a Master Sergeant in the Air Force, he grew up on military bases in Germany and France prior to moving back to Wisconsin. He was an active athlete in high school, participating in football, wrestling and...
Catherine M. Ophime
Jul 27, 2011
Madison - Catherine M. Ophime, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Verona. She was born on March 9, 1919 in Madison, the daughter of Mathias and Emma (Bowman) Karls. Catherine was united in marriage to Edward Ophime on June 11, 1960.She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Ken) Williams; grandchildren, Nicholas...
Eva Lesser
Jul 26, 2011
MADISON--Eva Lesser died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She was born in Darmstadt, Germany on February 5, 1920 and came to the United States when she was 18 years old. Eva was a long standing member of Temple Beth El. She worked for many years at the Emporium on the square and at Hilldale. Eva was...
Eugene W. Nuehring
Jul 26, 2011
Eugene William Edward ""Gene"" Nuehring, Age 75, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday, July 26, at Madison Recharging, Inc., the business he founded and ran. Born August 8, 1935, Gene was a 1953 graduate of Madison West High School. With basic training at Lackland AFB, he was a 20 year veteran of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. A...
Steve C. Stadler
Jul 26, 2011
Stoughton- Steve C. Stadler, age 58, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. He was born in Elgin, IL on June 1, 1953, the son of Carl and Antonia (Vece) Stadler. Steve grew up in Elgin, spent many years in the Fox Valley area and enjoyed many years in Madison with his children. He is survived...
David Slickman
Jul 25, 2011
David Slickman, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2011, at his home in Issaquah, WA, after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.Dave was born September 6, 1935, in Madison, WI, the son of Donald D. and Nettie L. (Anderson) Slickman Spevacek. He was confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church where his parents were lifelong members. He was proud...
June E. Oien
Jul 24, 2011
Sun Prairie-June E. Oien, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2011 at the Sterling House, Sun Prairie. She was born on December 22, 1924 in Madison the daughter of Charles & Thora (Osterlie) Hommen. June was united in marriage with Dr. Robert Oien on April 10, 1948 at Liberty Prairie Lutheran Church, Deerfield. Mrs. Oien was a longtime...
Jeanette Nelson
Jul 23, 2011
Nelson, JeanetteStoughton- Jeanette A. Nelson, age 75, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born in Stoughton on March 7, 1936, a daughter of Fritchof and Lillian (Bohling) Scheldrup. On May 6, 1961, she was united in marriage to Roy W. Nelson, Jr. at Central Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Jeanette is remembered as...
Richard E. Keyel
Jul 23, 2011
Sun Prairie-Richard E. Keyel, age 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1952 in Rochester, NY the son of Earl & Florence (Geil) Keyel. Richard was united in marriage with Sally Pastel on August 9, 1975 in Liverpool, NY. He was a resident of Sun Prairie for the past...
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