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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.
William Ernest Menze
Apr 19, 2011
MADISON/PRAIRIE DU CHIENWilliam E. ""Bill"" Menze, age 94 passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Ottertail, MN on December 22, 1916 to Christian and Dorthea (Frietag) Menze. He attended schools in Ottertail, high school at Concordia College, and received a BA degree from La Salle University. He married Ethel Christinson in Vining, MN and...
Kevin Joseph Vukasovic
Apr 19, 2011
Marshall-Kevin Joseph Vukasovic, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at home. Kevin was born on October 13, 1967 in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of Joseph and Cecilia (Wozniak) Vukasovic.He was a graduate of Yukon High School, Oklahoma State University with an associates degree in Police Science and a graduate of Central Oklahoma with a bachelors degree...
Jackson Cole Steele
Apr 18, 2011
SUN PRAIRIE - Jackson Cole Steele A bright shining star was extinguished on April 18, 2011. It is so hard to say goodbye to such an amazing young man. Jackson was so full of life and potential. He loved to spend time with his family riding bikes, swimming, reading, working with his mom on puzzles, and helping out his dad...
Jan Klaas TenBruggencate
Apr 17, 2011
MADISON--Jan Klaas TenBruggencate, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011. He was born in the Netherlands, where he was a fine track athlete and skater. He completed the famed long-distance ice skating race, Elfstedentocht. In World War II, he fought in the Dutch resistance and later as a member of the Dutch National Batallion. In the post-war era,...
Glenda Louise Thomson
Apr 17, 2011
Glenda LouiseThomson, whose life focused on kindness and justice, died April 17, 2011, from colon cancer at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center near Madison, Wisc. She was 61. ""She saw in me things that made me believe in myself,"" said her husband Stephen J. A. Ward, Ph.D., professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism, who survives....
Werner Diederich
Apr 17, 2011
Waunakee-Werner Diederich age 90, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, with his family at his side. He was born on Sept 27, 1920 in Waunakee to Julius and Anna (Endres) Diederich. Werner was united in marriage to Arlene Hebl on June 15, 1950 in Sun Prairie. He served in the U.S. Army...
Irving E. Levy
Apr 17, 2011
Irving E. Levy, age 95, retired President of Phillips Distributing Corporation, died on Sunday, April 17, 2011, after sustaining injuries in an accidental fall. A longtime Madison resident, he was born to Philip and Rebecca (Epstein) Levy on September 6, 1915, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Irving attended the University of Minnesota and Princeton. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Barvin...
Elsie S. Juve
Apr 16, 2011
Juve, ElsieStoughton- Elsie S. Juve, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Skaalen home in Stoughton. She was born in Lake Mills, Iowa on April 16, 1920, a daughter of the late Edwin and Lottie (Leverson) Holt. She graduated from Bethany Lutheran College. On August 6, 1944, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Juve in Lake...
Gilbert F. Buege
Apr 16, 2011
Gilbert F. Buege, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 16, 2011 at Oak Park Place. He was born December 29, 1921 the son of Fred and Alice (Way) Buege in Madison. Gilbert was a life long resident of Madison. He was united in marriage to Florence Marie Manson on July 14, 1945. Gilbert was employed with the UW...
Helen I. Fahrbach
Apr 16, 2011
Madison/Neenah - Helen I Fahrbach age 91, formerly of Neenah and Menasha WI died April 16, 2011, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center in Waunakee WI. She was born on Oct. 3, 1919 in Neenah, the daughter of Rolland and Nellie (Holmes) Buchanan. Helen and Clifford W Fahrbach were united in marriage on April 3, 1937 in Appleton and spent...
Ann Koch Vincent
Apr 15, 2011
Madison lost one of its kindest, most elegant citizens Friday. Ann Koch Vincent passed away at 6 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Capitol Lakes. Ann is survived by her four sons and their families, Jim (Carole) sons Kerwin and Torrance; Tom (Laura) and son Edward; David (Michele) and children Erich, Tara, Brooke and Blake; Richard and daughters Trisan and...
Sharon L. Zahradka
Apr 15, 2011
Madison- Sharon L. Zahradka, age 70, died on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on November 15, 1940 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anton and Alice (Michalski) Zahradka. Sharon retired from the State of Wisconsin where she worked in the Division of Community Services; Social Services Specialist in planning and developing community...
Mary Elizabeth ""Betty"" Beckman
Apr 14, 2011
Mary Elizabeth ""Betty"" BeckmanNovember 27, 1916 April 14, 2011Born in Alhambra, Illinois to William and Rose Beckman. Mary graduated from Highland High School. She received her RN from Washington University. As a nursing student she joined the US Cadet Nursing Corps, after graduating, she served as a member of the Army Nurse Corps assigned to the Army Occupation in England...
Gerald James House
Apr 13, 2011
Sun Prairie-Gerald James House, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center , Fitchburg . He was born on November 12, 1954 in Germany the son of Murry J. & Julia (Brown) House, Jr. James was raised in Sun Prairie and graduated from Sun Prairie High School Class of 1973 where he participated in track,...
Addie M. Veasley-Fail
Apr 13, 2011
Champaign, IL - After many years of fighting illness, Addie M. Veasley-Fail, died on Monday, April 11, 2011 at her home in Madison, WI. Addie was born October 10, 1945 in Palestine, Arkansas to parents, Zett Veasley and Mary (Watson) (Veasley) Dobbs. Addie attended Hawkins Elementary School in Palestine, Arkansas and Moten High School in Marianna Arkansas. She moved to...
Viola S. Rengstorff
Apr 12, 2011
Viola Schoenmann Rengstorff, age 102, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin.The daughter of Herbert and Lucy (Hutter) Schoenmann, Viola was born on June 22, 1908 in Iowa County, Wyoming Valley, Spring Green, Wisconsin. She attended Hillside Valley School and Spring Green High School, graduating in 1925. She then attended Whitewater University and began teaching in a...
Gertrude Ella Harris
Apr 12, 2011
Madison-Gertrude Ella Harris, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on February 6, 1914, in Muscoda the daughter of Hugo & Ella (Humann) Sorge. Gertrude was united in marriage to her first husband Hans Anderson on June 17, 1933 in Dubuque, IA and he passed away in October of 1965....
Lani Kay Welborn
Apr 11, 2011
Sun Prairie- Lani Kay Welborn, age 66, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on July 18, 1944 in San Diego , CA the daughter of Dwight & Mary (Crozier) Guillotte. She moved to Weed, CA in 1960 where she met and married Coy Welborn. This marriage was blessed with 2 daughters,...
Mark R. Davis
Apr 10, 2011
Stoughton- Mark R. Davis, age 56, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 due to complications associated with his brain tumor. He was born on April 1, 1955 in Waukesha, the son of Rodney and Jeanette (Liddicoat) Davis. Mark graduated from Stoughton High School in 1973 and received a bachelor's degree from the UW-Madison. He worked as a computer networking...
James A. Quigley
Apr 10, 2011
James A. Quigley, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at home. He was a 6 yr lung cancer survivor. James was born on July 15, 1938 in Chester PA . Jim proudly served his country in the US Navy for 18 � years as Chief Petty Officer. He was very proud of his service in the...
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