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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.
Shirley Mead Schuster
Jan 11, 2011
Madison - Shirley Mead Schuster, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Madison on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her loving children and their partners Mark (Mary) of West Bend, Michael (Karen) of Madison and Michelle Caro (Patrick) of Verona, and her grandchildren Angela, Adam, Jordan, Emily and Dustin, and her only...
Elizabeth Davies
Jan 11, 2011
Elizabeth Carol Davies died peacefully on January 11, 2011 at HospiceCare Inc., Fitchburg, Wisconsin at the age of 94. She will be missed by the many family members, colleagues, friends, and admirers who felt her support in their education and work Miss Davies committed her life to the growth and development of strong families in the State of Wisconsin. Educated...
Larry C. Schey
Jan 11, 2011
Sun Prairie-Larry Schey, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Larry was born on October 26, 1931 the son of Arthur and Charlotte (Arians) Schey. On Dec. 31, 1982, he was united in marriage with Shirley Franzen in Middleton. Larry served in the United States Army during the Korean War. For 35 years he...
Evelyn L. Gilderhus
Jan 11, 2011
Deerfield- Evelyn L. Gilderhus, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born in the Town of Christiana on May 23, 1916, the daughter of Morris and Agnes Olson. Evelyn graduated from Deerfield High School in 1934. She married Otis Gilderhus in 1939. Evelyn worked as a cook for the...
Peter L. Ripp
Jan 11, 2011
Ashton/Middleton -- Peter L. Ripp, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tues. Jan. 11, 2011, at Homestead Living in Waunakee, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashton on June 29, 1917 to Herman and Elizabeth Ripp. He married Marcella Dahmen on Oct. 21, 1943 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2010. Peter farmed...
Virginia Blum
Jan 10, 2011
Madison -- Virginia ""Ginny"" Blum, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2011, due to complications from her recently diagnosed diabetes, with her family by her side. Â She was born December 19, 1946 to Joseph and Marion (Turk) Nitka of Middleton, WI. Â Ginny graduated from Madison West High School and attended Whitewater State College. Â On July 12, 1969...
Alice Monroe Daniels
Jan 9, 2011
Madison -- Alice Monroe Daniels, devoted and loving wife of Farrington Daniels, Jr., and beloved mother of Elizabeth, George, and Christopher Daniels, passed from this life early in the morning on January 9, 2011. She had celebrated her 89th birthday on December 23, surrounded by her loving family. A fuller obituary will appear soon, and a memorial service at First...
Betty Jean Sime
Jan 9, 2011
Madison -- Betty Jean Sime, age 77, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 from complications associated with glandular carcinoma. Betty was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 26, 1933, the daughter of Bert and Loellen (Hotchkiss) Anderson. On April 25, 1953 she married Warren E. Sime in Albert Lea. In addition to her husband Warren, Betty is survived by daughters,...
Dorothy Grace Alroy
Jan 8, 2011
Dorothy Grace Alroy, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â Dorothy was born July 23, 1923 the daughter of Arno and Martha (Nadolski) Zimmerman in Milwaukee. Â She worked as a Registered Nurse before her marriage to Bernard ""Bud"" Alroy. Â Dorothy is survived by her children, Evelyn (Paul) Bareno, Michael Alroy,...
George Kivela
Jan 8, 2011
Madison -- George Kivela, age 97, died on Saturday, January 8, 2011. He was born on September 4, 1913 in Negaunee, Michigan the son of the late Peter and Emelia Kivela. A graduate of Negaunee High School and Northern Michigan University at Marquette, Michigan, George also attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. A World War II Veteran he served overseas...
Jeanne E. Lane
Jan 8, 2011
Jeanne E. Lane, age 62, passed away at her home in Madison on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Â She was born in Stoughton on December 21, 1948, a daughter of Henry and Helen (Whaley) Stiklestad. Â Jeanne graduated from Stoughton High School, and furthered her education at UW Oshkosh. Â She worked as an executive assistant for many years at...
Marion S. Pflaum
Jan 8, 2011
Sun Prairie/Madison-Marion S. Pflaum, age 92, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Pine View Living following many years of struggle with dementia. She was born on December 5, 1918 in Madison the daughter of William H. & Lottie (Harris) Winter. She was a member of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Catholic Church, Sun Prairie. She is...
Roland ""Pat"" P. Berry
Jan 8, 2011
Roland P. ""Pat"" Berry, age 84, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Oakwood West. Â Â He was born October 22, 1926 the son of John and Pearl (Allen) Berry in Chicago, IL, and proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1943 until 1946. Â Â Pat was united in marriage to Geraldine ""Gerry"" Lundhulm November 8, 1947...
Robert James Connelly
Jan 8, 2011
Robert ""Bob"" James Connelly, age 86, died Sat. Jan. 8, 2011. Bob was born in Madison to James and Beatrice Connelly on Sept. 23, 1924. He graduated from Madison West High School and attended UW Madison. He served in the Army then worked or Milwaukee Road Railroad for 42 years. Bob was a member of the Masons. Bob married Yvonne...
Judy F. Mislivecek
Jan 7, 2011
Judy F. Mislivecek, age 66, passed away at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Friday, January 7, 2011. Â She was born in Beloit, WI on March 23, 1944, a daughter of Elroy and Dorothy (Carpenter) Gjestson. Â Judy married her first husband, and father of her sons, Lowell Bert' Sorenson on August 30, 1964. Â She later married James Mislivecek on...
Kathleen ""Kelly"" Joyce Lindgren
Jan 6, 2011
Kathleen (Kelly) Joyce Lindgren, 58, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2011, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Â Â A resident of Madison since 1990, Kelly was born in Green Bay, and has lived in Fond du Lac, Gainesville (FL), New York (NY). Â Â She graduated with a B.S. in Nursing from UW-Madison (1975), received a M.S. degree as...
Betty Basile
Jan 6, 2011
Madison - Betty Jean Basile, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 6th at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI. Arthur, her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, was by her side. Betty was born September 27, 1921 to Herman Emerson Swank and Jennie May (Copeland) Swank in Dayton, Ohio. She attended school in Rochester, NY later attending Brockport...
Michael James Berg
Jan 6, 2011
Michael  (Mike)James Berg, LTC/USAR (Ret), age 71, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, in the loving circle of his family and friends.     Born at Milwaukee County Hospital, Wauwatosa on June 22, 1939, Mike was the eldest child of Gordon Earl and Dorothy Phyllis (Lamb) Berg.  He was christened...
Joan L. Watts
Jan 4, 2011
Madison -- Joan L. (Venaas) Watts, age 74, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1936 to Ruben and Gertrude Venaas in Stoughton. Joan is survived by Joe; five children; and ten grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 4 until 7 p.m. at CRESS FUNERAL...
Elizabeth C. Ryan
Jan 4, 2011
Elizabeth (Betty) Cora Ryan
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Elizabeth (Betty) Cora Ryan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born to Harry J. and Edith Odell Ryan on June 26, 1916 in Independence, Iowa.
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Betty worked as an educator of many grades after her graduation from Oneida, Iowa High School and Lenox College, Iowa....
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