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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.

Jeanette  C. McGaren

Jeanette C. McGaren

May 28, 2011

Madison-Jeanette C. McGaren, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1926 in Madison the daughter of John H. & Marcella A. (Bowar) Kalscheur. Jeanette was united in marriage with David McGaren on May 27, 1961 in Madison. She was a lifelong resident of Madison. In her spare time...

Margaret  D. Kleven

Margaret D. Kleven

May 27, 2011

Kleven, MargaretStoughton- Margaret D. Kleven, age 91, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Harbor House in Stoughton. She was born in Knapp, WI on October 13, 1919, a daughter of John and Lucille (Richards) Flattem. Margaret was united in marriage to Sanford Kleven on April 8, 1939. Together they farmed in the Town of Dunkirk for over 40...

Genevieve  M. Lacy

Genevieve M. Lacy

May 27, 2011

Lacy, GenevieveStoughton- Genevieve M. Lacy, age 88, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. A lifelong resident of the Stoughton / Cooksville area, she was born on October 1, 1922, a daughter of John and Jennie (Dahl) Severson. Genevieve married Lawrence 'Benny' Bailey on September 28, 1941. He preceded her in death on August 7,...

Geraldine  Houlihan Ward

Geraldine Houlihan Ward

May 24, 2011

MADISON - Geraldine Lucille Houlihan Ward age 74, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Trinity Senior Community. Gerry was born in the home of her parents, Bob and Julie Houlihan, Souix City, IA on April 4, 1937. She earned a B.S. in Education at the Univ. of Omaha, Omaha, NE; was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and continued with...

Margaret  H. Powell

Margaret H. Powell

May 24, 2011

Madison - Margaret H. Powell, born in Lewes, Delaware, February 2, 1928; daughter of Florence L. & Albert O. Humphreys, died on Tuesday, May 24 at the University Hospital in Madison. A child of the Great Depression, Margaret's family was obliged to move often while Albert, an orchard expert, struggled to find work. Despite these challenges, Margaret's parents made sure...

Joan  Marie McNamee

Joan Marie McNamee

May 23, 2011

TOWN OF DUNNJoan Marie McNamee passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc. at the age of 57. Joan was born in Madison on April 4, 1954 the daughter of Harland G. McNamee and Diane L. (Severson) Schroud. Joan was a lifelong resident of the Madison area. She was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School and...

Dorothy Zelzer

Dorothy Zelzer

May 23, 2011

Madison - Dorothy Marie Zelzer, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI.Dorothy was born on August 13, 1922 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of John and Louise (Werth) Paeps. She married her husband Louis of 65 years on December 10, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA.Dorothy was a...

Gerald  ""Jerry"" Frederick

Gerald ""Jerry"" Frederick

May 21, 2011

Waunakee-Gerald ""Jerry"" Frederick age 83 died on Sat May 21, 2011 at Middleton Village in Middleton following a long illness. He was born in Waunakee on Feb 4, 1928 to Mathew and Elizabeth (Meffert) Frederick. Jerry served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He married Gladys Schlimgen on Aug 5, 1961. He was employed at Endres Manufacturing for 31...

James  ""Jim"" Frederick

James ""Jim"" Frederick

May 20, 2011

James Frederick, age 84, died peacefully at home on May 20, 2011 in Middleton, Wisconsin.Jim grew up on the Frederick Farm in Middleton, WI which is now part of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy; the farm was homesteaded in the late 1800's by his grandfather Hubert Vasen. Jim and his brothers sold the land to Dane County for the conservancy in...

Anne  E. Loper

Anne E. Loper

May 19, 2011

Aurora, Colorado - Anne E. Loper, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2011 in Denver at the Parker Adventist Hospital of complications from an especially aggressive pneumonia. Anne was born December 20, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Jane (Loehning) Loper. Anne graduated from Madison West High School in 1980 and was an honors graduate...

Carol  C. Helt

Carol C. Helt

May 19, 2011

Dane - Carol C. Helt, age 72, died tragically in a farming accident outside of Lodi on Thurs. May 19, 2011. Carol Catherine (Rauls) Helt was born on Sept. 21, 1938 to Louis and Marie (Miller) Rauls. She married Gilbert Helt on April 17, 1957 and together they farmed in the Dane area, side by side, for 53 years. Carol...

Allan  L. Elliott

Allan L. Elliott

May 17, 2011

McFarland- Allan L. Elliott, age 85, expired on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born on July 28, 1925, the son of Sheldon and Pearl (Graham) Elliott. Allan is survived by his son, Keith (Debbie) Elliott; two daughters, Sharon (Ralph) Germain and Rachel (Terry) Rasmussen; two grandsons, Jason and Aaron Germain; two granddaughters, Teresa and Christina; and two great grandchildren....

Terence  Cade Nyborg

Terence Cade Nyborg

May 15, 2011

Terence C Nyborg, ""Terry"", longtime resident of Oregon, Wis. passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the age of 68. Terry was born on February 7, 1943 in Washington D.C. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Lori (Reinhard) Nyborg Weiss; his son, Tyler (Wendy) Nyborg; his brother, Richard (Linda) Nyborg; eight grandchildren, Alaina and Janelle Weiss...

Edward  F. Acker

Edward F. Acker

May 14, 2011

Edward F. Acker, age 82, of waunakee, died on Sat., May 14, 2011 at Fort Atkinson Hospital in Fort Atkinson,WI following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 2, 1928 to Antoine and Odelia Acker. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict where he received the Purple Heart. He married Annabelle Meier Viney and they resided...

Willa  Mae Newcomb

Willa Mae Newcomb

May 13, 2011

Middleton - Willa Mae (Billye) Newcomb, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center in Madison, Wis. She was born on August 6, 1924, in Wichita, Kansas to William and Maggie Sweet. Billye was a graduate of Duncan High School in Duncan, Oklahoma.Moving to Wichita in 1940, her working career started as an aircraft worker...

Darren Hilsenhoff

Darren Hilsenhoff

May 11, 2011

Darren Hilsenhoff, 43, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 11, 2011 at his home in Oregon, Wis. due to illness. Darren was born February 21, 1968 in Madison, Wis. to Richard and Charlene (Yancey) Hilsenhoff. Darren is survived by his parents; brother Bradley (Jodi); and long time girlfriend Tina Lipske. A memorial service will be held at a later date...

Jo  Ann Lange

Jo Ann Lange

May 11, 2011

Jo Ann Lange, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at her home. She was born November 26, 1929, the daughter of Adolph and Amine (Tanner) Bieberstein in Madison. She received her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin. Jo Ann was united in marriage to Robert Lange in Madison on June 9, 1951, and had spent...

Winifred  M. Parent

Winifred M. Parent

May 10, 2011

Parent, WinifredWinifred Marie (Warne) Parent, age 91 of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday May 8, 2011. She was born December 6, 1919 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Hildegard Tressa Yonker and Ross Elmer Warne. A graduate of Madison West High School, Winn attended the University of Wisconsin through her junior year majoring in Physical Education. She married Robert...

Leonard  Calvin Rush

Leonard Calvin Rush

May 9, 2011

Leonard C. Rush, age 79, passed away peacefully Monday, May 9, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Green Bay, WI on August 21, 1931, the son of Calvin and Lucille (Checota) Rush. Len graduated from Waupun High School in 1949 and from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1953 with a B.S. Degree in Education. He served in...

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