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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.
Lorraine T. Craig
Jun 16, 2011
Lorraine T. Craig, age 82 of Madison, died on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at HospiceCare.She was born in Milwaukee on May 27, 1929, the daughter of Raymond and Arthye (Krueger) Toepfer. A graduate of Wauwatosa (East) High School and of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in Home Economics and Nursing, she had a career as a registered nurse....
Donna Marie Ryan
Jun 16, 2011
Madison - Donna Marie Ryan, age 74, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on October 4th, 1936 in Homer, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Foltz) Bliven. Donna was united in marriage with Ronald Floyd Ryan in August of 1957. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1981.She...
Jane F. Heilman
Jun 16, 2011
MADISON - Jane F. Heilman, age 89, passed away to join the love of her life, Dave, on June 16, 2011 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. Jane was born on March 31, 1922 in Ladysmith, WI., daughter of Frank and Mary (Anheir) Wenstadt. She was married to David D. Heilman of Madison on June 5, 1948. She...
William Hilsenhoff
Jun 16, 2011
William (Bill) HIlsenhoff passed away on Thursday June 16, 2011 in Middleton. He was born on July 13, 1929 in Madison, the son of Raymond and Anne (Wildeman) Hilsenhoff. He grew up in the Nakoma neighborhood where at an early age he developed a love of golfing. He was a member of the West High Golf Team and the UW...
Dorothy G. Kangas
Jun 15, 2011
Stoughton- Dorothy G. Kangas, age 91, left this world on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 to be with friends and loved ones who preceded her. She was born in Cottage Grove on January 30, 1920 the daughter of Ben and Marie (Felland) Quale. Dorothy graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938. On June 17, 1938 she married F. Dean Hanson of...
Carey Catherine Chiesa
Jun 14, 2011
Madison- Carey C. Chiesa, Age 60, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at HospiceCare Inc. She was born on November 12, 1950, the daughter of the late Simon and Kathleen (Sulland) Connors. Carey was united in marriage to Robert ""Bob"" Chiesa on November 15, 1980 at St. Ignatius Church, Mt. Horeb. They were blessed with two sons, Christopher and Richard....
Wilbert Upton
Jun 14, 2011
SUN PRAIRIE - Wilbert H. Upton, age 93, of Sun Prairie, and formerly of Park Ridge, N.J., died peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Wilbert (Wil) was born in Tilson, NY in 1917 on his grandparent's farm. He had to quit High School to help support his family when his Dad became ill. He worked...
Seraphine M. Statz
Jun 13, 2011
Waunakee-Seraphine M. Statz, age 75, passed away peacefully after an extended illness surrounded by family on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Homestead Living, Waunakee. She was born on December 7, 1935 in Ashton the daughter of Peter & Seraphine (Meinholz) Ziegler. Seraphine was united in marriage with Donald W. Statz on June 11, 1955 in Ashton. She was a lifelong...
JoDeen M. Walker
Jun 13, 2011
JoDeen M. Walker passed away peacefully Monday, June 13, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born the daughter of Justin and Hilda (Quist) Wilkinson in Camp Douglas, WI. She was united in marriage to Claire Walker in 1967, and had lived in Madison for the last 35 years. She was a member of Queen of Peace Parish,...
Nick Charles Nolan-Plutchak
Jun 13, 2011
Madison - Nick Charles Nolan-Plutchak, age 25, died Monday, June 13, 2011. Nick was born November 19, 1985 in Madison, the son of Donald G. Nolan and Linda Plutchak. Nick was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.We had the best son and brother a family could ask for. Our lives will never be the same. You were our beacon....
Elizabeth Koerner
Jun 13, 2011
Liz Koerner was the rare individual who lived ""an examined life,"" reflecting on what was truly of value in life, pursuing it, often making ""course corrections"" in her own character and direction in order to become the best she could be. Those of us she left behind, ""Liz's Tribe,"" now can only reflect on her remarkable life in hopes of...
Vicente Valle
Jun 12, 2011
Madison- Vicente Valle, age 81, born April 5, 1930 in Apulco, Jalisco, Mexico. Son of the late Cristobal Valle and Maria Herrera. Preceded in death by infant daughter Patricia. He was husband to Nancy Lee Valle for over 52 years. They were blessed with 7 children, Maria (Kurt) Welton, John (Soledad), Ann (Ron) Butts, Joseph, Susan (Patrick) Stewart, Thomas (Jeanne)...
Regina Francis DeMaroney
Jun 12, 2011
Madison - Regina Francis DeMaroney, age 83 passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Oak Park Place, in Madison. She was born on February 24, 1928 in Stissing, NY, the daughter, of Charles and Rita (Shook) Hanlon. Regina was united in marriage to Orlando L. DeMaroney on October 17, 1946 in Pleasant Valley, New York.She is survived by her...
Rosalyn Johanna Kelter
Jun 11, 2011
Waunakee-Rosalyn J. Kelter, age 94, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on June 24, 1916, in the Township of Berry, the daughter of Michael & Regina (Struby) Kelter. Rosalyn was a longtime resident of the Evanston, IL area where she was employed as an L..P.N. in home care and after...
Timothy Scott Connelly
Jun 11, 2011
Timothy Scott Connelly, age 51 of Sun Prairie, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2011 at his camper on the Wisconsin River. He was born in Madison on April 18, 1960 to James J. and Norma R. (Abramson) Connelly. He was employed in construction until he started working for UW Madison, where he has been employed for over 20 years....
William L. McCusker
Jun 11, 2011
Waunakee - William ""Bill"" L. McCusker, age 92, died on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor of natural causes. He was born July 27, 1918, to John T., Sr. and Emma (Helfmann) McCusker in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The family moved to Superior, Wisconsin in the early 1920s. Bill graduated from Superior schools and the former Superior State Teachers College...
Christen 'Chris' Sever Olai Engen
Jun 10, 2011
Engen Christen 'Chris' Stoughton- Christen 'Chris' Sever Olai Engen, age 52, passed away at his home in Marshall on Friday, June 10, 2011. He was born on June 4, 1959 in Monroe, a son of Clarence Engen and Sheila Louise Jansson. Chris had many friends, a great sense of humor, and was a good cook. He loved cars, working on...
RuthAnn Reed
Jun 10, 2011
RuthAnn Reed, age 74, passed away on June 10, 2011. She was born in Shawano, WI to Arlie and Agnes (Zastrow) Steinberg. RuthAnn graduated from Bowler High School in 1955. RuthAnn worked several years at Badger Breeders where she met Vern while doing UW research. They married May 20, 1961, and just celebrated 50 wonderful years together, with friends supporting...
Michael J. Baumblatt
Jun 10, 2011
Michael J. Baumblatt, age 76, son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Levy) Baumblatt, died Friday, June 10, 2011. Michael was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Racine, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a 1959 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He served his country in the US Army Medical Core at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and practiced...
Geneva E. G. Halvorson
Jun 9, 2011
Geneva E. G. Halvorson, age 93 of McFarland, WI, passed away Thursday, the 9th of June, 2011, in her son's home in South Bend, Indiana. She was born Geneva Elizabeth Gina Pederson to Christ and Ella Pederson on March 13, 1918, residing in Seminary Springs within Blooming Grove Township. She then met and married Truman B. Halvorson and they settled...
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