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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.

Margaret  Ann Stephenson

Margaret Ann Stephenson

Apr 9, 2011

Margaret Ann Maguire Stephenson, aged 94, died April 1, 2011 after a short illness at Wynwood Assisted Living Facility. Margaret Ann Maguire was born July 7, 1916 in Crosby, Minnesota in the heart of the Mesabi iron range. The marked variety of cultures, languages and customs in that place as well as her Irish Catholic family had a strong effect...

Jean  C. Bohlman

Jean C. Bohlman

Apr 9, 2011

Madison-Jean C. Bohlman, age 79, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Oakwood Village East. Jean was born on December 8, 1931, in Wittenberg Wisconsin, the daughter of Gustav and Annie (Kobs) Zeinert. Jean graduated from Wittenberg High School and attended two years at UW Wausau. She entered the Army in 1950 where she worked at the Pentagon as...

Robert  E. Baldwin

Robert E. Baldwin

Apr 9, 2011

Robert Edward Baldwin, born in Buffalo New York on July 17, 1924, died in Madison on April 7, 2011. He was Hilldale Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A lifelong academic, Baldwin was one of the world's most influential thinkers on international trade, an adviser to governments and international organizations, and an inspiring teacher much beloved by...

Eric  J. Schumacher

Eric J. Schumacher

Apr 9, 2011

Eric (Rick) James Schumacher, 56, of the Town of Middleton, passed away on April 7 after a long illness. He was the son of James David Schumacher and Marcia Muriel Lathrop, who predeceased him. He was born in Madison and graduated from Madison Memorial High School in 1972.He met his future wife, Vikki VanDeventer, in 1969 when they were both...

John  Nelson Mickelson

John Nelson Mickelson

Apr 8, 2011

Stoughton- John Nelson Mickelson, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2011 at Friendship Circle of Skaalen Home. He was born on March 18, 1934, the son of Clyde and Alice (Nelson) Mickelson. John graduated from Stoughton High School in 1952. He married Connie Strommen on November 10, 1956. John was a long time employee of the U.S. Post...

Bobbie  Jean Curtis

Bobbie Jean Curtis

Apr 8, 2011

Fitchburg - Bobbie J. Curtis, age 59, passed away suddenly at home on April 8, 2011.She was born Oct. 15, 1951 in Luverne, Alabama to Jeff and Carrie Curtis. Bobbie joined King's Chapel AME Zion Church at an early age. She graduated from Woodford High School in Luverne as the Valedictorian in 1969. Bobbie graduated from UW Madison and was...

Bette  R Gustafson

Bette R Gustafson

Apr 7, 2011

Madison-Bette Ruth Gustafson, age 88, died on April 5, 2011 at Oakwood Village West. She was born on Feb. 27, 1923 to Robert & Ruth (Von Berg) Banks in Moline, IL. She graduated from Moline High School, attended Lindenwood College, University of Michigan and was affiliated with Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Bette married the love of her life, Edsel W....

Norbert ""Bert"" A. Koller

Norbert ""Bert"" A. Koller

Apr 7, 2011

A farewell to a gentle soul. Norbert ""Bert"" Koller passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday April 7th, 2011, following a brief illness. Bert was born on April 4th, 1922 in Auburndale, WI to Louis F. Koller and Mary H. (nee Singer) Koller. He grew up in the Marshfield area before going off to serve his country in World War...

Arletta  A. Tiemann

Arletta A. Tiemann

Apr 7, 2011

Madison - Arletta Ahrens Tiemann, age 89, peacefully passed away on Thur. April 7, 2011. She was born on July 18, 1921 in West Middleton, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Voss) Ahrens. Arletta was married to Wilbur Tiemann on Aug. 22, 1941. She and Wilbur had one son, Richard Tiemann. In addition to being a wonderful mother, she was...

Stephen  W. Yost

Stephen W. Yost

Apr 7, 2011

Madison - Stephen W. Yost, age 47, died on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on June 19, 1963 in Madison, the son of Robert and Mary (Garstang) Yost. Steve gratuated from East High School in 1981, then attended U.W. Eau Claire. He was always busy while in grade and high school with a Milwaukee...

Susan  A. Williams

Susan A. Williams

Apr 6, 2011

Susan A. Williams, a longtime resident of Sun Prairie WI, passed away Wednesday the 6th of April at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison WI with her family by her side.She was born in Waterbury CT on August 16, 1945 to Peter and Harriet Holmes. She is survived by her children Peter (Rhonda) Williams, Cynthia Ellis and Donna Wedl, her granddaughter...

Geraldine  E. Schultz

Geraldine E. Schultz

Apr 6, 2011

Geraldine E. Schultz, age 94 passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at Nazareth House, Stoughton. Geraldine was born on November 28, 1917 the daughter of the late Louis and Grace (Snook) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Raymond Schultz on August 25, 1937. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1997. Together they enjoyed farming and wood crafting...

Albert  R. Erwin

Albert R. Erwin

Apr 5, 2011

Madison - Albert R. Erwin Jr. age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 1, 1931, the son of Albert Sr. and Lois (Lee) Erwin in Charlotte, NC. Albert graduated from Concord High School in 1949 and Duke University, Summa Cum Laude in 1953 with a Physics Degree....

Betty  L Hillmer

Betty L Hillmer

Apr 4, 2011

Madison - Betty L. Hillmer, age 86, died peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2011 at UW Hospital. She was born on January 27, 1925 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to Armin H. Grunewald and Ethel Leonard Grunewald. Betty's greatest joys were her family and her friends. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she majored in occupational therapy. Her adventures as...

William  E. Scheer

William E. Scheer

Apr 4, 2011

Waunakee/ DeForest-William ""Bill"" E. Scheer age 88, died on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Parkside Assisted Living in DeForest, WIHe was born in Madison on July 15, 1922 to William and Anna (Byrne) Scheer. Bill served in the Army Air Corps, and in 1940 he was stationed at Wheeler Field, Oahu, Hawaii, surviving the Pearl Harbor attack. He was honorably...

Sandra  Lynn Kluz

Sandra Lynn Kluz

Apr 3, 2011

COLUMBUSSandra L. Kluz, age 56 passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison surrounded by family and close friends. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie(608) 837-9054

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Patrick  Alan Martin

Patrick Alan Martin

Apr 3, 2011

Patrick A. Martin, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.Patrick was the cherished son of Alan and Ellen Martin and dearest brother of Andrew. He is lovingly survived by his paternal grandparents, Delmar and Paz Martin, numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Patrick was preceded in death by his...

Bonnie  Marise Femrite

Bonnie Marise Femrite

Apr 3, 2011

STOUGHTON - Bonnie Marise Femrite, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning, April 3, 2011 at the Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. She had happily celebrated her 90th birthday with her family in early March.Bonnie was born on March 5, 1921 in the Jefferson County township of Sumner to Edgerton residents Charles Wesley North and Bonnibel (Roberts, Slagg) North....

Valerie  M. Hager

Valerie M. Hager

Mar 31, 2011

Madison / Milwaukee - Valerie Maria Hager died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on November 19, 1985, the daughter of Dayle Hager. Valerie attended schools in Madison, and was a member of the cross country team. She graduated with honors from East High School in 2004. Valerie attended the University of Minnesota for 2...

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