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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.

Eunice  Margot Lewis

Eunice Margot Lewis

Dec 17, 2010

Eunice Margot Lewis died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 17, 2010. She was born in Milwaukee WI on April 22, 1917, daughter of Paul Gayhardt Schimming and Maria Mathilda (Hess) Schimming.  As a baby, her family moved to Madison, where she resided for the remainder of her life. Eunice graduated from Central High School in 1936, and began...

James  H. Prey  Sr.

James H. Prey Sr.

Dec 17, 2010

SARASOTA, FLORIDA/MADISON - James H. Prey, Sr., age 85, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010. He was born in Red Granite, Wisconsin, on November 14, 1925, the son of Alfred Prey and Mildred (Appleby) Prey. James graduated from Central High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during WWII under General Mark Clark in the...

Paul ""Sparky"" B. Perlberg

Paul ""Sparky"" B. Perlberg

Dec 17, 2010

Sparky passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2010.  He fought liver cancer with a positive attitude and courage -- never missing a day without a joke and many smiles.  Sparky was born in Hales Corners, WI on March 3, 1945, to Paul F and Helen (Tenant) Perlberg.  He served in the Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran....

Nancie  M. Steinhauer

Nancie M. Steinhauer

Dec 16, 2010

MADISON- Nancie Martha Steinhauer, age 80, of Madison, died peacefully on Thursday December 16, 2010 at home, surrounded by her family.   Nancie was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 28, 1930, the daughter of Laverne and Wilbur Baumann.   She graduated from Wauwatosa High School and attended Wartburg College in Iowa, where she met her husband, Frederick C. ""Fritz""...

Dr.  Ulfert Hornemann

Dr. Ulfert Hornemann

Dec 16, 2010

Madison-In loving memory, Dr. Ulfert Hornemann, husband of Kathleen, father of Charles, David, and Peter Hornemann, all of Madison and Michael (Jennifer) Hornemann of Houston, and grandfather of Torsten Hornemann of Houston passed away December 16, 2010.  Ulfert was born in Dresden, Germany with twin sister Susanne to Karl and Hildegard (Schrader) Hornemann on April 22, 1939. He grew up...

C.  Paul Bradley

C. Paul Bradley

Dec 16, 2010

C. Paul Bradley, age 92, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Oakwood Village East in Madison, WI.   He was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on July 20, 1918, the son of James and Pearl Bradley.   He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School, attended the University of Michigan, received his B.A. from Yale University and his Ph.D....

James  W. Walker,  Jr.

James W. Walker, Jr.

Dec 16, 2010

Madison , WI -- James William Walker, Jr. ""Chick"", age 56, departed this life on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on October 31, 1954 in Joiner, AR, the son of Jessie Lee Thomas and James William Walker, Sr. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age while attending Sunrise...

Ardell  I Arawinko

Ardell I Arawinko

Dec 16, 2010

Ardell Arawinko, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of death. Ardell was born in the town of Summit, located near Upper Nemahbin Lake, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of four children born to Adela and Oscar...

Patricia  A. Veleke

Patricia A. Veleke

Dec 16, 2010

Madison -- Patricia A. Veleke, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at UW Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Eyolf and Ruth (Howison) Hansen. She graduated from West High School in 1962 and attended UW-Madison for a bachelor's and master's degrees in Education. She spent 34 years teaching at...

David  W. Crane

David W. Crane

Dec 15, 2010

McFarland- David W. Crane, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.  He was born in Baraboo on March 25, 1938, the son of Alvin and Stella (Astle) Crane.  David graduated from Baraboo High School in 1956.  On September 26, 1958 he married Kay Griffin in Dubuque, Iowa.  David worked for the phone company for...

Elizabeth Krug

Elizabeth Krug

Dec 15, 2010

Madison-Elizabeth ""Liz"" Krug, of Madison, died Wednesday, at HospiceCare Inc.. She was born in Evanston, IL, on Jan. 7, 1938, the daughter of Edward August and Annie McDonald Krug.   Liz spent her early years in California and Montana, before the family moved to Madison. She graduated from West High School in 1956, where she served as editor-in-chief of The...

Beverly  Ann Crocker

Beverly Ann Crocker

Dec 15, 2010

Madison - Beverly Ann Crocker (nee Laufenberg) of Madison, Wisconsin and New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was born in Mineral Point, Wisconsin on September 11, 1926.   She died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on December 15, 2010, after a long and courageous battle against lung disease.  She was raised in Highland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Mary (McGuire)...

Clayton  L. Parman  Jr.

Clayton L. Parman Jr.

Dec 14, 2010

Our family lost a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend on December 14, 2010. Clayton Parman Jr. passed away at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. Clayton was born on April 20, 1931, the son of Clayton and Janice (Jordan) Parman Sr. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1949, where he met his wife....

Curtis  W. Johnson

Curtis W. Johnson

Dec 14, 2010

Curtis W. Johnson passed away on December 14, 2010.   Curt was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on July 10, 1921, the son of Pedro and Mabel Johnson.   He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1939 and served in World War II as a Navy Seabee in the South Pacific.   After the war, Curt worked at Fisher Body in...

James  Swede' Hanson

James Swede' Hanson

Dec 14, 2010

Deerfield/Utica- James C. ""Swede"" Hanson, age 75, died at his home on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 following a battle with pancreatic/liver cancer.  He was born in Edgerton on May 26, 1935 the son of Arthur and Geneva (Nelson) Hanson.  James graduated from Cambridge High School in 1953.  He worked for Wisconsin Power and Light, Southern Area, for 35 years, retiring...

Hildegarde  S. Frazier

Hildegarde S. Frazier

Dec 14, 2010

Madison -- Hildegarde S. Frazier, age 92, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 at HospiceCare.   She was born March 15, 1918, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Martin and Minnie (Mueller) Schultz.   Hilde received a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and also a Masters degree there.   She was a former employee of the Forest Products...

Lorraine  V. Pollock

Lorraine V. Pollock

Dec 13, 2010

Lorraine V. Pollock, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa.   She was born March 9, 1924 the daughter of Adolph and Camilla ( Linke) Brummel in Milwaukee.   Lorraine was united in marriage to Russell ""Pete"" Pollock on June 20, 1954, and they shared 52 years together.   Russell passed away December...

Norma  L. Thrun

Norma L. Thrun

Dec 13, 2010

Norma L. Thrun, age 90, died Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Stoughton Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born March 17, 1920, in Blooming Grove, the daughter of Theodore and Mabel (Buchanan) Gausmann.  On April 16,1944 she was united in marriage with Alvin Thrun in McFarland and they spent 46 years farming together. Norma was a member of...

Oscar  A Petry

Oscar A Petry

Dec 12, 2010

Madison-Oscar Petry, age 89, died Sunday at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. The son of Adolph and Anna Petry, he was born on Mar. 19, 1921 in Cambridge. He graduated from West High School in 1939.  Oscar served in the United States Army as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic, after his honorable discharge in 1947 he worked for the Madison Fire...

Mary  Jane Kepke

Mary Jane Kepke

Dec 11, 2010

Madison-Mary Jane Kepke, age 83, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. She was born on December 20, 1926 in Madison the daughter of Rupert & Ruth (Severson) Kilgust. She was united in marriage to Clyde H. Kepke on February 2, 1966 in Madison and they were married for over 19 years until his death on...

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