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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.

Melvin  R. Koski

Melvin R. Koski

Sep 21, 2010

Sun Prairie-Melvin R. Koski, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in Madison. He was born in Eveleth, MN on June 10, 1927 the son of George and Anna (Johnson) Koski. Melvin was a 1945 graduate of Eveleth High School, graduated in 1947 from Dunwoody College of Technology and attended the University of Minnesota. During 1946-1947, he served...

Karl Weiss

Karl Weiss

Sep 21, 2010

Karl Weiss 61 Pardeeville/Verona   Died suddenly on Wed . Sept 21, 2010 at his home . He was born on December 25,1948 In Barsinghausen, Germany to Henry and Olga (Schachtschneider) Weiss . He moved with his family to the United States when he was three years old . Karl was employed by the State of Wisconsin . He enjoyed...

Norman  J. Seamonson

Norman J. Seamonson

Sep 20, 2010

Stoughton- Norman J. Seamonson, age 90, died on Monday, September 20, 2010.  He was born on December 23, 1919 in Stoughton to John and Nora (Offerdahl) Seamonson, and lived in Stoughton all his life.  Norm started out farming, then turned to carpentry and built many homes in the Stoughton area.  On his retirement, he started making wooden ware for rosemalers,...

Clark  Paul Anderson

Clark Paul Anderson

Sep 19, 2010

Madison-Clark Paul Anderson, age 61, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Clark was born on December 31, 1948 in St. Louis, MO the son of Paul and Helen (Boatwright) Anderson. On May 23, 1981, he was united in marriage with Belindah Wagner in Madison, WI. Clark was a lead teacher at Red Caboose Day Care....

Marion  E. DeCremer

Marion E. DeCremer

Sep 19, 2010

Marion E. DeCremer (88) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19 at the Sebring Assisted Living Residence.  She was surrounded by family including her son John and wife Phyllis, daughters-in-law Kristin and Gwyn, grandchildren James, Kirk, and Meghan and great-granddaughter Isla. Marion is further survived by grandchildren: Maeve, James III and Maryn.She was preceded in death by a son, James...

Mary  E. Kranz

Mary E. Kranz

Sep 19, 2010

Madison -- Mary E. Kranz ""Betty"", age 90, died on Saturday, September 19, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on December 20, 1919, in Madison to John and Margaret Philumalee. Mary is survived by Donald (Mary) Schleicher, Phillip (Linda) Schleicher, Patricia (Barry) Neuhaus, Thomas (Louann) Kranz, Jan (Duane) McCarthy, Robert (Patricia) Kranz and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Mavis  K. Monson

Mavis K. Monson

Sep 19, 2010

Mavis K. Monson, age 70, passed away on Sunday, September 19th, 2010.    Mavis grew up in Milwaukee WI, and was a graduate Washington High School. She was active in Girl Scouts and received the Juliette Low award and represented Girl Scouts USA at a conference in Adelboden, Switzerland.     Mavis held a Bachelor of Science and a Masters Degree from the...

Andrew  J. Park

Andrew J. Park

Sep 17, 2010

Waterloo-Andrew J. ""Jack"" Park, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Columbus Nursing & Rehab. Center. He was born on January 15, 1927 in Chicago, IL the son of Andrew M. & Edith E. (Windsor) Park. Jack was united in marriage to Florence Fahrow in Northlake, IL on...

Pamela  Lynn Holmes

Pamela Lynn Holmes

Sep 16, 2010

Madison -- Pamela Lynn Holmes, age 44, died Thursday evening, Sept. 16, 2010.   Pamela was born February 22, 1966 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Elmer and Roselynn (Barnes) Rice.   Pamela was a bold, compassionate woman who deeply loved her family and grandchildren.   She loved singing, witnessing to her love of the Lord and seeking his knowledge...

Elizabeth  L. Dye

Elizabeth L. Dye

Sep 16, 2010

Middleton -- Elizabeth ""Betty"" L. Dye, age 89, passed away on Thurs. Sept. 16, 2010. She was born in Madison Oct. 24, 1920. Betty married William ""Bill"" Dye on March 1, 1944. They raised their family in Middleton. Betty was secretary for the hunter Safety Program for the DNR for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother...

Connie  Clare Nemovitz

Connie Clare Nemovitz

Sep 16, 2010

Connie Nemovitz, age 62, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 16, 2010. She was born on September 13, 1948, in Norway, Michigan, daughter of Alta and Mary Ann (Triska) Ehly. Connie graduated from Madison West High School in 1966 and married her husband of 40 years, Dr. Paul Nemovitz, on August 20, 1970. Over the...

Joan K. Vanden Heuvel

Joan K. Vanden Heuvel

Sep 15, 2010

Madison - Joan (Sandman) Vanden Heuvel, 80, passed away peacefully and with family present after a long illness on Wednesday, September 15, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Her greatest joy was that she was able to visit with all her children in her final weeks.

Joan was the eldest of three children born to Roderick and Maxine (Healy) Sandman...

William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser

William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser

Sep 15, 2010

William ""Bill"" Cornelius Linenfelser,   age 84, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 15, 2010.   He was born April 18, 1926 in Adams, Wisconsin, to Frank and Helen Linenfelser.   Bill graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1944.   He entered the US Army in 1944, where he served in the Phillipenes until he was discharged in...

Wilda  E. Jensen

Wilda E. Jensen

Sep 14, 2010

Wilda E. Jensen, age 92, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in Portage.  She was born August 8, 1918, in Grimes, OK, the daughter of William and Wilda (Morrison)  Bain.  In May of 1942, Wilda was united in marriage with Ernest Jensen in Oklahoma City.  After graduating from college, she became a school teacher in Oklahoma and Oregon, WI.   Survivors...

June  B. Severson

June B. Severson

Sep 14, 2010

June B. Severson, age 75, passed away in Madison on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.   She was born in Stoughton on June 7, 1935, a daughter of Carl and Lena (Breitzman) Gunderson.   In 1952, she was united in marriage to Roy Severson.  June enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, and crafts.   She was a member of McFarland...

Elizabeth Plendl

Elizabeth Plendl

Sep 13, 2010

Waunakee -Elizabeth A. Plendl age77, died on Monday Sept 13, 2010 at University Hospital in Madison. The former Betty Buechner was born at home on Feb 10, 1933 to Carl and Catherine (Hellenbrand) Buechner. She married William (Bill) Plendl on July 2, 1955. Betty worked many years for the State of Wisconsin, and was a member of St John's Catholic...

Lee  M. Kapitan

Lee M. Kapitan

Sep 13, 2010

Lee M. Kapitan, age 85, died on Monday, September 13, 2010, at University Hospital in Madison, WI.   She was born in Sheboygan on May 14, 1925, the daughter of Edgar and Leona (Karsteadt) Burgdorf. She married Stephen J. Kapitan on December 18, 1948.   Lee graduated with honors in art education from Miami University in Oxford, OH, and attended...

Helen  C. Dunahay

Helen C. Dunahay

Sep 12, 2010

Helen C. Dunahay (Keller) age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Nazareth Health and Rehab in Stoughton.   She was born on April 8, 1920 in Mayville, WI, the daughter of Louis and Lenna (Zwirlein) Roggenbauer.   She is survived by her son, Raymond (Mary) Keller of Madison; a grandson, Charles (Claire) Keller of WI Dells; 3...

Alvin  O. Stockstad

Alvin O. Stockstad

Sep 12, 2010

Alvin O. Stockstad, age 88, passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2010.   He was born in Stoughton on April 19, 1922, a son of J. Oscar and Ella (Jacobson) Stockstad.   Alvin graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940.   He was united in marriage to Verna L. Berg on August 19, 1942.   Alvin served his...

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