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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.

Lila  A. Zickert

Lila A. Zickert

Mar 21, 2011

Deerfield- Lila A. Zickert, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center surrounded by her family.  She was born in Lake Mills on July 16, 1928, the daughter of William and Anna (Jortzig) Behm.  Lila graduated from Lake Mills High School.  On December 29, 1950 she married Raymond Zickert.  Together they...

Jean  Cochran Harvey

Jean Cochran Harvey

Mar 20, 2011

Jean Cochran Harvey, age 89, died on March 20, 2011. She was born in Falls Creek, PA on Aug. 15, 1921. Jean graduated from Oberlin College, Ohio. Jean was the organist at First United Methodist Church for 19 years. She is survived by her daughters, Ann, Carol and Jane and their husbands, six grandchildren and one great grandchild and many...

Eugene  A. Manthey

Eugene A. Manthey

Mar 19, 2011

Madison -- Gene Manthey died peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on July 1, 1927 in Markesan, Wisconsin, to parents Lillie and Amandus Manthey. He was employed by the Milwaukee Road Railroad as well as the U.S. Postal Service for over 45 years. Gene was a musician almost his whole...

Mattie  Eileen Aiello

Mattie Eileen Aiello

Mar 19, 2011

Waunakee-Mattie Eileen Aiello shed her earthly tent as the sun shone gloriously upon this most exquisite being at the exact hour that the morning becomes the day on Saturday March 19, 2011. We are crushed under the weight of her absence but rest in the knowledge of the exquisite rapture that awaited her heavenly arrival. Her body has...

Lucille  Marion Weyh

Lucille Marion Weyh

Mar 18, 2011

Lucille M. (Coon) Weyh, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011 at her home in Portage.   Lucille was born on April 7, 1925, in New Haven Township in Adams County, the daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Hayes) Coon. She was united in marriage on July 3, 1942 to Floyd Weyh of Lewiston Township near Portage...

Mary  T. Seaquist

Mary T. Seaquist

Mar 18, 2011

Milwaukee/Madison-Seaquist, Mary Theresa (nee Gannon) of Milwaukee and formerly of Tomah and Madison was born to eternal life March 18, 2011 after a short illness at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Seaquist Sr., her son, Robert Seaquist Jr., and brother, William Gannon. She is survived by son John (Kim) Seaquist; daughters, Mary...

Hillard Harris

Hillard Harris

Mar 18, 2011

Hillard ""Puttin"" Harris was call home Friday morning, March 18, 2011 at age 58.   A Going Home service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Calvary Gospel Church, 5301 Commercial Ave., Madison with the Rev. John W. Grant officiating. Family will greet friends after 12 pm until the time of service. Burial will follow...

Margaret  'Marg' McKay

Margaret 'Marg' McKay

Mar 17, 2011

Margaret 'Marg' McKay, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in the Town of Christiana.   She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 31, 1941, a daughter of Joseph and Cecil (Culligan) Wille.   On September 1, 1962, she was united in marriage to James C. McKay, Jr. in Duluth.   Marg attended Marquette University, later...

Mary Sozanski

Mary Sozanski

Mar 17, 2011

Madison-Mary Sozanski, age 85, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on July 27, 1925 in El Paso, TX. She was united in marriage to Joseph Sozanski who preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her children, Patricia (Aleta) Abrams, Sun Prairie, Joseph B. (Mellie) Sozanski, CA, Gary (Bonnie) Sozanski, SC,...

Mary  M. Graye

Mary M. Graye

Mar 17, 2011

Madison -- Mary Miles Peckham Graye passed away at HospiceCare on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Mary was born in Oklahoma, educated in Kansas, and pursued her career in Madison. She retired as the Senior Vice President of First Wisconsin Bank (now US Bank). Mary was not only the first female to be accepted into enrollment into the Wisconsin School of...

Donald  C. Sampson

Donald C. Sampson

Mar 17, 2011

Madison - Donald Charles Sampson, age 83, died peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center on Thursday, March 17, 2011 after a struggle with the effects of strokes and Parkinson's. Don was born on December 12, 1927, in Edina, Minnesota, the youngest son of Fred and Jennie Anderson Sampson. He was a graduate of St. Louis Park High School and received...

William  R. Johnson

William R. Johnson

Mar 16, 2011

William Richard Johnson, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 16, 2011 due to apparent cardiac arrest. A loving husband, father, grand-father, neighbor, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. His devotion to family and friends was equally matched by his devotion to his community, where he gave countless hours of service...

Jean  S. Brost

Jean S. Brost

Mar 16, 2011

Jean S. Brost, age 92, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, tenderly holding hands with Kenneth, her beloved husband of 64 years.   A private family funeral was held at Cress Funeral Home in Madison.   A public memorial celebration of Jean's life will be held in June.   Jean was born September 6,...

Alan  L. Andersen

Alan L. Andersen

Mar 14, 2011

Waunakee - Alan L. Andersen, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, surrounded by family. The Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Rex's Innkeeper in Waunakee. Al was born on January 5, 1944 in San Diego, the son of Albert ""Axel"" and Angela (Hall) Andersen....

Edel-Lore  I. Simonson

Edel-Lore I. Simonson

Mar 14, 2011

Edel-Lore I. Simonson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.   She was born Nov. 11, 1927 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Paul W. and Emmy (Sassowsky) Schultz, where she lived until 1944 when her family moved to Madison.    Edel-Lore was a graduate of West High School...

William  John Watters

William John Watters

Mar 14, 2011

William John Watters, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 14 in the Transitional Care Unit at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana with his family at his side.   Bill was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear   Palsy (PSP) in 2006 and he fought a courageous but losing battle against the many physical afflictions it hailed   upon him.   As...

Shirley  A. Thomas

Shirley A. Thomas

Mar 13, 2011

Shirley Artilla Thomas departed this earth to be with her Heavenly Father shortly before midnight while at home on Sunday, March 13, 2011.    Sister Thomas began her earthly life on May 1, 1935 in Milledgeville, Georgia.  She was one of fourteen children (8 girls and 6 boys) the Lord blessed to the union of Arthur and Myrtle Dixon.  Her...

Vincent  George Puglielli

Vincent George Puglielli

Mar 11, 2011

Vincent George Puglielli, age 68, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at home following a six year battle with cancer.   He was born Feb. 12, 1943 in West Newton, Massachusetts, the son of Vincent and Concetta Puglielli.    He graduated from Boston College High School in 1960, and went on to earn a BS in physics from Boston College and...

Frieda  L. Tygum

Frieda L. Tygum

Mar 11, 2011

Frieda L. Tygum, age 91, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc.   She was born April 8, 1919, the daughter of Albert and Bertha (Warnke) Kromrie, in Waushara County, WI.   She grew up on a farm near Coloma, WI with her three brothers and four sisters.   As a young woman, She went to Lodi to work....

Donald  P. Squire

Donald P. Squire

Mar 11, 2011

Stoughton- Donald P. Squire, age 83 of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2011 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.   He was born in Sun Prairie on May 29, 1927; a son of William and Mabel (Stace) Squire.   Don served his country in the Merchant Marines and later in the Army.   On March 18, 1949, he married...

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