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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.
Donald John Kenney
Jan 4, 2011
           Donald John Kenney, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 4, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison due to sudden health complications.  He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.             Don was born in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on August 26, 1936, son of Harold and Ann (Stopfer) Kenney.  He attended catholic grade school in...
Gladys l. Pruitt
Jan 4, 2011
On January 4, 2011, God opened heaven's gates for our Mom. Â She died peacefully after living 87 years. Â She is survived by her children: Donna Ashley, Vicki (John) Cocalis, Wayne (Denise) Pruitt, Dale Pruitt, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 3 sisters: Alice Schafman, Doreen (John) Cook, Judy (Tom) Moessner and brother Jim (Velda) Wilson. Â A memorial service...
Norma N. Heinz
Jan 4, 2011
Norma N. Heinz, age 90 died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in a Madison hospital. Survivors include a daughter Linda Sigmund of Madison and 2 grandchildren: Tracy and Stuart Sigmund. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a sister. Private family services were held. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Avenue (608) 249-6666
Stella Whitney
Jan 3, 2011
Stella Patricia Whitney was born in Stoughton, WI on February 6th, 1949 to Gus & Carol (Pat) Geallis. She went to Heaven on January 3rd, 2011 as a result of emphysema. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1968. She married Rodney Kleiboer on August 10th, 1968. Together they had 3 children, Rodney, Jason, and Heather. Following her husband Rodney's...
Stanley M. Dahl
Jan 2, 2011
Stanley M. Dahl, age 90, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Friendship Unit of Skaalen Sunset Nursing Home. Â He was born on July 4, 1920 in the Township of Deerfield to the late Lars and Josie (Haakinson) Dahl. Â Stanley graduated from Deerfield High School in 1938. Â He then operated a portable feed mill for...
Reginald ""Reg"" L. Flannery
Jan 2, 2011
Reginald L. Flannery age 87, passed away on January 2, 2011. He was born January 15, 1923, the son of Lawrence and Dora (Dunbar) Flannery on the home farm in Pulaski Township near Avoca. He graduated from Avoca High School in 1940. Reg farmed several years with his parents and later with his brother Jim. He moved to Madison in...
Bruce Wilberg
Jan 2, 2011
Bruce ""BT"" Thomas Wilberg, age 69 of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Â He was born on August 30, 1941 in Stoughton, a son of the late Arnold and Mae (Jensen) Wilberg. Â He was united in marriage on January 11, 1965 to Barbara Bunnell of Stoughton. Â BT worked at many area businesses...
Elizabeth Jean Brantmeyer
Jan 2, 2011
Elizabeth Jean Brantmeyer, age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Â Elizabeth was born in Madison on May 5, 1931, a daughter of E. Glenn and Virginia M. (Haight) Osmundsen. Â The oldest of seven, she grew up on a farm in rural Fitchburg. Â In later...
Alice Kathryn Jackson
Jan 1, 2011
Middleton - Alice Kathryn Jackson passed away at the age of 103 on January 1, 2011 at Attic Angel Place. She is joining her husband of 59 years in the sight of her Lord. She was born August 9, 1907 in Chilton Wisconsin to William and Leta (Hugo) Knauf. She attended the University of Wisconsin and was a...
Jeannette Berger
Jan 1, 2011
Jeannette Berger, 85, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, cousin, aunt, and friend. Survived by daughter Bonnie (Paul) Berger-Durnbaugh, grandchildren Eliana Durnbaugh, Aaron, Ariel, and Simeon Adler, and other family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Jacob and Miriam Bahny, husband Rube Berger, daughter Cathy (Mark) Adler, son Jack Berger, sister Zipporah Bahny, and brother Herman (Anne) Bahny. ...
John L. Von Gunten
Dec 31, 2010
Madison -- John L. Von Gunten, age 98, died December 31, 2010 at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living in Westshire Village.  He was born on a farm near Bancroft, Wisconsin on January 4, 1912, the second son of Otto and Pearl (Fletcher) Von Gunten. John graduated from high school in Almond, Wisconsin, and was a 1934 graduate of the UW-Madison in Civil...
Donna J. Every
Dec 31, 2010
Donna Jean (Wells) Every, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a difficult battle with cancer. Donna was born an only child in the Poynette area and was raised on a farm by her grandparents. She moved to ""the big city"" of Madison at age 20 where she began her career at WI Bell Co.(now ATT) as a long distance operator and...
J. Clemmons Peterson
Dec 31, 2010
Madison - The Rev. J. Clemmons Peterson, age 90, retired former senior pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Madison's west side died peacefully on December 31, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and three children at Oakwood's Oaks after an extended illness. Â He is survived by his wife of 64 years Doris who also resides at Oakwood Village,...
Timothy J. Schmeckel
Dec 31, 2010
Madison -- Timothy John Schmeckel, of Madison, died Friday, December 31, 2010 in the University Hospital in Madison after a chronic illness. He was born in Racine on June 3, 1965 to Robert and Janette (Schaefer) Schmeckel. He was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. He had a life-long dedication to improving the lives of people with developmental...
Charles B. Mueller
Dec 31, 2010
 Charles Bruce Mueller May 25, 1936-December 31, 2011   Charles Bruce Mueller passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2010.  Bruce was born in Madison on May 25, 1936, the son of Nicholas George and Irene (Hammer) Mueller.  He was a life long resident of Madison and former resident of Orchard Hill (1973-1996) and...
Thomas James Hart
Dec 30, 2010
HART, THOMAS JAMES (Tom), age 84, peacefully passed away on Thursday December 30th at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI. Â Tom was born February 14, 1926 to Matthew J. (Sr) and Katherine Hart in Ashland, WI. Tom attended public school in Glidden, WI later attending Central Michigan College of Education completing his Naval Training program before graduating from the...
Patricia Lynn Endres
Dec 30, 2010
Lodi -- Patricia Lynn Endres, age 47, died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at a Madison Hospital. The former Patricia Nelson was born on March 17, 1963 to Milo and Frances Nelson. Patty graduated from Monona Grove High School in l981 and than attended the University of Wisconsin and received a degree in dietetics. She married David C....
Linda J. Lervik
Dec 29, 2010
Edgerton- Linda J. Lervik, age 71, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Oregon on September 6, 1939, the daughter of Walter and Marie (Richner) Hoffman. Linda graduated from UW-Platteville with a Bachelors degree in Biology. On June 1, 1966, she married Dale Lervik in Oregon. Linda enjoyed teaching, cross word puzzles, bird...
George B. Haley
Dec 29, 2010
Sun Prairie- George B. Haley, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his home. George was born on June 4, 1927 in Olinger, VA. He was united in marriage to Alice E. Smith on April 30, 1960 in Germany and they celebrated their golden anniversary this past spring. He was a proud veteran who served his country...
Mary Lou Vernon
Dec 28, 2010
Madison - Mary Lou Vernon passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2010, surrounded by her family. She fought brain cancer for over a year with uncommon courage, grace, and faith. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; daughter, Laura (Marc Hill); son, David, grandson, Leander Hill; and brother, Fred (Patricia) Lehman. Mary Lou was born in...
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