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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.

Charles  G. Regez

Charles G. Regez

Dec 28, 2010

Charles G. Regez, or Chuck to his family and friends, passed away Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at Oak Park Place in Middleton, WI after a protracted battle with Alzheimer's.He was born August 25, 1939, in Monroe, WI to Carl and Jesse Regez.  He grew up in Whitewater, WI and graduated from Whitewater City High in 1957 as a nine time...

George  J. Acker

George J. Acker

Dec 27, 2010

Ashton / Lexington, KY- George J. Acker, age 71, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, December 27, 2010 in Kentucky.  He was born on the family farm in Ashton on July 16, 1939, the son of George F. and Helen (Ripp) Acker.  George worked the family farm and was the general manager of RC Cola for over 20 years. ...

Wayne  R. Jacobson

Wayne R. Jacobson

Dec 25, 2010

Wayne R. Jacobson, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Stoughton on Saturday, December 25, 2010.   He was born in Stoughton on September 1, 1933, a son of Irvin and Mildred (Kraiger) Jacobson.   Wayne graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951, and was united in marriage to Janet Blum in Dubuque, Iowa in 1953.   Wayne...

Aldo Trameri

Aldo Trameri

Dec 25, 2010

Our family lost a dear father, grandfather, brother, and friend on December 25, 2010 at   age 88.   A true Madison native, Aldo grew up proud of his heritage as a resident of the Greenbush neighborhood.   He graduated from Madison West High School and went on to heroically serve his country in World War II with the US...

Geraldine  Gale Holguin

Geraldine Gale Holguin

Dec 25, 2010

Sun Prairie - Geraldine Gale (Cowdy) Holguin, age 83 passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie, after a long illness. Geraldine was born September 6, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel Cowdy. She was united in marriage to Julian Holguin on June 29, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI. Geraldine...

Donald  A. Sell

Donald A. Sell

Dec 24, 2010

Madison -- Donald A. Sell, age 90, celebrated Christmas with Jesus. He died on Friday, December 24, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. of Madison. He was born September 10, 1920 in Kewaunee County, the son of Arthur and Emma (Gaulke) Sell. Don married Verna Ollmann at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kewaunee County, on May 21, 1960. He was a graduate of...

Elisabeth  Ann Farrell

Elisabeth Ann Farrell

Dec 24, 2010

Elisabeth (Ann) Lambert Farrell died unexpectedly on December 24, 2010. She was the only child of Russell Wharton Lambert and Mary Elizabeth Oyler, born on September 18, 1935 in Cherry Valley, IL. Her youth was spent in various towns in northern Illinois where her minster father was assigned to Methodist churches in the Rock River Conference. After graduating from New...

Doris  E. Johnson

Doris E. Johnson

Dec 24, 2010

 

 

DeForest- Doris E. (Kvalheim) Johnson, age 79, passed away on December 24, 2010 at the St. Mary's Emergency Center, Sun Prairie.  She was born on January 25, 1931 in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of Raymond & Blanche (Piert) McDonald. She was a longtime employee of Wisconsin Porcelain Co., Sun Prairie retiring after 30 plus years of employment. Doris is...

Paul  J. Kaesberg

Paul J. Kaesberg

Dec 24, 2010

Madison -- Paul J. Kaesberg, age 87, died on Friday, December 24, 2010 surrounded by his family at his home in Madison. He was born on September 26, 1923 to Peter and Gertrude (Mueller) Kaesberg in Engers, Germany. Paul emigrated from Germany when he was 2 years old and settled in West Bend, Wisconsin. He attended Holy Angels grade school...

Edward  P. Harris

Edward P. Harris

Dec 23, 2010

Monticello -- Edward P. Harris, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1957 in Madison, the son of Philip and Josephine (Lehman) Harris. Ed graduated from Madison West High School in 1975. He attended some classes at UW Stevens Point. Ed had several jobs working as...

Harry Gordon

Harry Gordon

Dec 23, 2010

Madison -- Harry Gordon, age 85, of Madison passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Oakwood Village East. He was born on July 15, 1925, in Kovno, Lithuania, the son of Yakob and Eva (Ganckewitz) Gordon. Harry emigrated to the United States in 1949.

Harry was a local businessman and, as a Holocaust survivor, his greatest achievement was getting his...

Joseph  W. Williams  Jr.

Joseph W. Williams Jr.

Dec 23, 2010

Madison -- Joseph W. Williams Jr. ""Nuk"", age 40, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at his home following a long extended illness. He was born in Madison, on August 13, 1970 to Joseph and Mayme (Waller) Williams. He attended Verona High School and graduated in 1989. He was a member of the boys track team and...

Luella  Marie Gunsolus

Luella Marie Gunsolus

Dec 22, 2010

Luella M. Gunsolus, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.   A lifelong resident of Stoughton, she was born there on June 27, 1920, a daughter of Ralph and Josie ( Anderson) Lunde.   On July 3, 1943, she was united in marriage to Elton Gunsolus in Houston,...

Elizabeth  C. Madigan

Elizabeth C. Madigan

Dec 22, 2010

Madison-Elizabeth C. Madigan age 96, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Meriter Hospital. She was born in Madison, WI August 2, 1914, the daughter of Stephen A. and Mary E. (Hobbs) Madigan. Elizabeth attended St. Raphael's Elementary and graduated from Edgewood High School. She worked at Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant Energy) and upon her retirement, she worked...

Lois  L. Dvorak

Lois L. Dvorak

Dec 22, 2010

Lois Lorraine Dvorak, age 82, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home in Madison. She was born June 8, 1928 to Arthur O. and Voila M. Wilken in Chicago, IL. She married James ""Jim"" Dvorak, on September 15, 1951 and they enjoyed forty years together. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jim. She is...

Esther  P. Wille

Esther P. Wille

Dec 22, 2010

DEERFIELD / MADISON- Esther P. Wille, age 95, a lifelong Dane Co. resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, in Madison. Esther was born on July 25, 1915, in Middleton, WI. to the  late William & Williamina (nee Scheele) Pollow. Esther married the late Herman P. Wille, Jr. on August 16, 1933, at St. Luke's in Middleton. Esther...

Lois Riskey

Lois Riskey

Dec 19, 2010

Lois Lucille May Smail Riskey passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 19, 2010.   She was born on September 18, 1922 in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Ervin and Celia (Gherke) Smail.   She moved to Stoughton eighteen years ago to be by her daughters after selling her home on Old Sauk Rd, which she loved.   She...

Charlotte Jirschele

Charlotte Jirschele

Dec 18, 2010

Charlotte Jirschele, nee Vroman, age 87, passed away on Dec. 18, 2010. Charlotte was born on Feb. 18, 1923 in Westfield to Merrill and Maude Vroman where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Westfield High School and was Valedictorian in 1941.Charlotte played the french horn and had won several awards. She was a member of the Badger...

Warren R. Von Ehren

Warren R. Von Ehren

Dec 17, 2010

Warren R. Von Ehren, age 89,   passed away suddenly on Friday, December 17th at General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.   He thoroughly enjoyed travel and died doing what he loved best.   Warren was leaving to spend the holidays with his daughter and son-in-law in Naples, FL.   He was born on March 13, 1921, the son of Ernest...

Helen  J. Sell

Helen J. Sell

Dec 17, 2010

Helen J. Sell, age 88, died Friday, December 17, 2010 in Sun Prairie.  She was born June 23, 1922, in Alto, WI, the daughter of Wesley and Ethel (Bruins) Loomans. Helen was a longtime resident of Sun Prairie and a member of Sun Prairie United Methodist Church.  She had been employed by Herremans Supper Club.  Helen was the ""greatest"" pie...

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