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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.
Rita T. Durkin
Nov 5, 2010
Middleton-Rita T. Durkin, of Middleton, WI, passed away on Friday, November 5 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI, following a life filled with blessings and great family and friends. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois, on July 17, 1931, the daughter of William and Theresa Hendrix. She married Philip M. Durkin on St. Patrick's Day...
Kathryn Jean Riley
Nov 4, 2010
Madison-- Kathryn Jean (Field) Riley was welcomed by her husband, son, parents, and sisters into the hands of God on November 4, 2010. Born in Kilbourn (now Wisconsin Dells), Wisconsin on September 22, 1921, the third daughter of Henry A. Field and Georgia (Coakley) Field. She attended  Edgewood College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in1942...
Glenn Earl Henry
Nov 4, 2010
Waunakee/ Madison-Glenn Earl Henry age 86, passed away suddenly at his home on Thurs.. Nov 4, 2010. Glenn was born in Beetown,WI on Nov 6, 1923 to Earl and Gladys Pearl (Lewis) Henry. He served in the military during World War II in the 34th Bombardier Squadron in the 8th Air Corps. His service was honored with a legacy stone...
Theresa Jesse Camino
Nov 4, 2010
Madison - Theresa Jesse ""Tess"" Camino, age 86, died on November 4, 2010 at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg after a 12 year battle with lymphoma, and the past months a carcinoma. Â Tess was born on May 17, 1924, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of William J. Snyder of Flint and Helena (Fraser) Snyder, who immigrated from Cardiff, Wales. Tess...
Carolyn Hildegard Mohoney
Nov 4, 2010
Madison - Carolyn Hildegard Mohoney, age 76 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 4, 2010. She was called home to Heaven to rejoin those who preceded her in death; her son Billy in 1959, her husband Jim in 1983 and her parents Walter and Hildegard in 1973 and 1984. She was born on May 23, 1934 at...
Jeffrey Benjamin Kutler
Nov 4, 2010
Neenah -- Jeffrey Benjamin Kutler, age 50, died on Thursday, November 4, 2010. He is survived by his loving parents, Stanley and Sandy Kutler; his brothers, Dave and Andy (Stephanie); his sister, Susan Saltzman (Jay); and his nephews and nieces. He was our dear first-born son, and beloved brother. He struggled with his life for many years; may he now...
Leroy V. Silampa
Nov 1, 2010
MADISON Â Leroy V. Silampa, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 1 2010 at the Hospice Care facility in Fitchburg, WI where he had been living while battling a lengthy illness. He was the only son of Verner and Lillie (Rinta) Silampa who preceded him in death along with his sister Lenore Runkel. Â Leroy was born on December 26,...
Patricia Martinson
Oct 31, 2010
Patricia Martinson, age 61 of Waunakee died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at her home in Waunakee. The former Patricia Schwenn was born in Madison on Dec. 7, 1948 to Edward and Jeanette (Bauman) Schwenn. She married Julian Martinson on Feb. 28, 1989 and lived in Waunakee for the past 20 years. Patricia loved to garden and volunteered every...
Mathilde Salomon
Oct 31, 2010
Madison - Mathilde ""Tilly"" Salomon (nee Loewen), 88, died on October 31, 2010 at Oakwood Village West in Madison. Her funeral will take place on Monday November 1 at 10 AM, at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road. Born May 3, 1922 in Frankfurt, Germany, she was the daughter of a British mother and a German father. Her parents were...
Evelyn G Bakke
Oct 30, 2010
Madison - Evelyn G Bakke, just shy of her 96th birthday, passed away after a short illness at Attic Angel Place on Saturday, October 30, 2010. She was born on November 16, 1914 to Thomas and Mildred Baldwin. She was the last surviving sister of five siblings. Evelyn was a life long resident of Madison, graduating from Madison Central High...
Gertrude Elizabeth Goetsch
Oct 30, 2010
Sun Prairie-Gertrude E. Goetsch, age 100, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Sienna Crest Assisted Living, Marshall. She was born on February 27, 1910 in Milwaukee the daughter of Max & Alvina (Lauterbach) Jansen. Gertrude was united in marriage with Harold Goetsch who preceded her in death on August 3, 1959. She was born and raised in...
Bernice E. Schiro
Oct 29, 2010
Madison -- Bernice E. Schiro, age 82, died on Friday, October 29, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born at home on the family farm in Perry Township, Wisconsin, to Edmond and Apollonia (Keller) Sutter, on February 23, 1928. Bernice graduated from Mt. Horeb High School. She married George P. Schiro on October 6, 1951 at Perry...
Mark Alan Fredrick
Oct 29, 2010
Mark Alan Fredrick died October 29, 2010 peacefully and unexpectedly at home. Â He was born August 20, 1955 to Florinda ""Linda"" (Langum) and Earl Fredrick in Madison, Wisconsin. Beginning as a young child, inspired by his maternal grandfather, Mark grew up as a musician. Â He loved writing as well as performing and was especially proud of his accomplishments...
Sally Ann Dreher
Oct 28, 2010
Madison - Sally Ann Dreher (nee Hefferan), peacefully & comfortably passed to eternal life on October 28, 2010, following complications from a stroke. She was a resident at the Ellen & Peter Johnson wing of Hospice Care Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Sally was born 76 years ago in Janesville, WI to Tom and Margaret (Reardon) Hefferan.
Sally...
Paul L. Speight
Oct 28, 2010
  Paul A. Speight, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2010.  He was born in Iowa City on February 7, 1924, the son of Glenn and Mildred (Wetherell) Speight.  He attended Grinnell College from 1941-43 before enlisting in the Army Signal Corps, where he served from 1943-45.  After serving his country he received...
Mary M. Ziegler
Oct 28, 2010
Mary M. Ziegler, age 80, of Madison, went home to be with her heavenly father on October 28, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg with some wonderful friends by her side.  Mary was born on May 30, 1930 in Sparta, WI, the daughter of Margaret (Carr) and William Niedfeldt. She was united in marriage to Loren Ziegler, but...
Helen L. Arnett
Oct 27, 2010
Madison -- Helen Louise O'Neill Arnett, age 94, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. She was born on April 27, 1916 in Packwaukee, Wisconsin to the Rev. Robert B. and Maude E. O'Neill.
Helen's entire life was devoted to the church and to the Lord Jesus Christ whom she served. In her youth she assisted with the music in the Wisconsin...
Adelin R. Shiels
Oct 26, 2010
Madison -- Adelin ""Addie"" Roth Shiels passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Segoe Gardens Assisted Living. She was 101 years of age.
A native Madisonian, Adelin was born on September 19, 1909 to Joseph and Adelheid (Heiss) Roth. She attended Holy Redeemer School, East High School, and the University of Wisconsin. She graduated from the UW School of Journalism...
JoAn Mary O'Brien
Oct 26, 2010
JoAn M. O'Brien (Trauba) died on October 26, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Waunakee, after a long courageous battle with COPD and Alzheimer's. JoAn was born in Wausau, WI on August 23, 1932 to the late Charles and Regina Trauba. JoAn later moved to Chippewa Falls, WI where she spent much of her early life....
Philip Quigley Sawin
Oct 26, 2010
Philip Quigley Sawin was born in Wilmington, DE., November 8, 1908. Â His parents were Ellen Barrett Quigley Sawin and Sanford Wales Sawin. Â He grew up in Delaware and spent his early years there. Â Phil attended Tower Hill Preparatory School and then graduated from Syracuse University in 1930. Â After college, Phil married Dorothy May McKee ""Dottie"" in...
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