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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.
M. Lucia ""Punky"" Gronbeck
Sep 12, 2010
Madison / La Crosse -- On Sunday, the 12th of September 2010, Punky took her last journey to be with her Lord. Punky was born Marian Lucia Weiss at home in a blizzard, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1923 to Edna and Otto Weiss. She attended Franklin elementary school and graduated from Logan High School Class of 1940....
Calvin L. Friske
Sep 11, 2010
  STOUGHTON- Calvin L. Friske, age 71, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Nazareth House in Stoughton surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Calvin was born on March 18, 1939, son of the late Rudolph and Esther (Zinke) Friske in Kendall, Wisconsin. Calvin married Barbara Snyder on June 29, 1963 and together raised their...
Sally Ethel Knight
Sep 10, 2010
Madison -- Sally Ethel (Reddell) Knight, age 88, passed away at HospiceCare on Friday, September 10, 2010. The former Sally Reddell was born in Dodgeville on February 15, 1922 to Lew Norris Reddell and Beatrice (Roach) Reddell. Her girlhood days were spent on the Reddell family farm in the Union Mills area of Dodgeville. She attended the Union...
William M. ""Bill"" Heidt
Sep 10, 2010
Madison -- William ""Bill"" Heidt, age 57, passed away on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Â He was born on July 9, 1953 in Madison, son of the late George and Josephine (Moulton) Heidt. Â He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Edgewood High School, graduating in 1972. Â He was employed as a clerk at the Sergeant at Arms office...
Gregory Michael Christopher Sheehan
Sep 9, 2010
Sun Prairie-Gregory Michael Christopher Sheehan passed away with his wife of 30 years, Luann, at his side on September 9, 2010 at the UW Hospital, Madison, Burn Center. He was born on November 23, 1948 in LaCrosse. Greg was formerly from LaCrosse and graduated from Logan High School, LaCrosse, class of 1966. He entered the Army in May 1967. He...
Nancy C. Wisersky
Sep 8, 2010
STOUGHTON -- Nancy C. Wisersky, age 77, passed away on September 8, at Sienna Crest, Fort Atkinson, WI. Â Nancy was born on November 2, 1932 in Des Plaines, Illinois, the daughter of Herman J. and Dorothea (Stroker) Carr. Â She graduated from Arlington Heights High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois in 1950. Â Nancy was united in marriage to Thomas...
Peter H. Davies
Sep 8, 2010
Madison -- Peter H. Davies, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, in Madison. He was born on June 26, 1970 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of James and Jo (Demoss) Davies. He is survived by his wife Niki Leicht; a son, Finn Leicht Davies; a brother, Joel Davies; a grandmother, Kathryn Demoss; uncle, Drew...
Carl R. Loper Jr.
Sep 7, 2010
MADISON -- Carl R. Loper, Jr., aged 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Meriter Hospital as a result of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Carl was born on July 3, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Carl and Valborg (Sundby) Loper. Faith and family were very important in Carl's life. He was married to his devoted wife,...
Susan Jean Taborsky
Sep 7, 2010
MADISON-Susan Jean Taborsky age 68, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly September 7th2010. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly A. Waldon Teague, her sons Lawrence Waldon III, Gerald Waldon and Mark  Waldon, their spouses, and 14 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Ann Egan, and brother Gerald J. Taborsky Jr. She is preceded in death by her...
Robert Glenn Johnson
Sep 7, 2010
MADISON - Robert G. Johnson, age 75 of Madison, died on Sept. 7, 2010 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Â Â Â He was born on May 30, 1935, in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late Harry C. and Frances E. (Dahlien) Johnson. Â His family moved to Duluth, Minn., where he graduated from East High School. He...
Dorothy L. Zekas
Sep 6, 2010
Madison -- Dorothy L. Zekas, age 93, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, in Oregon, WI. She was born on January 10, 1917 in Stevens Point, WI, the daughter of Henry and Bernice (Smith) Verweyst. She was united in marriage in 1944 to John Zekas in Madison.
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A beloved mother and grandmother, Dorothy dedicated her life to her...
Rodney Walter Maasch
Sep 6, 2010
Sun PrairieRodney Walter Maasch, DDS, age 80, passed away in his sleep on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at his home in Carlsbad, CA. Rod was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 16, 1930, the son of Walter and Ruth Maasch. He was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School Class of 1947 and a 1953 graduate of Marquette University,...
Francis W. Urban
Sep 6, 2010
Francis W. Urban, age 76 of Westport, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â He was born in Vernon County on July 30, 1934. Â He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; 2 daughters, Susan Stonestreet and Kathlene (Dennis) Notstad; 4 grandchildren; and a brother, Arnie (Margaret) Urban. Â Private services will take place at...
Mary Ann Rasmussen
Sep 5, 2010
Mary Ann Rasmussen, age 88, died September 5, 2010. Born in a log cabin in Stone Lake, Wisconsin June 2, 1922. She married Nathanial Rasmussen April 26th, 1943.  Mary Ann  carried a great love for nature and God. She raised eight children with care and devotion, and had a creative passion that found expression in many forms: from...
Carroll S. Hawkinson
Sep 5, 2010
 STOUGHTON -Carroll S. Hawkinson, a long life is over for 98 year old Carroll ""Kelly"" Hawkinson with his passing on Sunday, September 5, 2010, at his farm home in the town of Dunn.  Carroll Stanley Hawkinson was born May 18, 1912, in the home where he lived his entire life. His late parents were Alfred M. Hawkinson and...
Charles Garry Pottinger
Sep 5, 2010
McFarland-Charles Garry Pottinger, 54 passed away Sunday Sept 5, 2010, after a brief illness. He was the first of three boys born to Earl and Frances Pottinger. He started his school years at Badger school then went to McFarland schools and he played the tuba in the marching band at LaFollette High School graduating in the class of 1974. Â Growing...
Donald D. Marsh
Sep 5, 2010
Donald Dale Marsh, age 92, went to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Â He was born on December 25, 1917 in Bering Springs, Michigan, a son of the late Chauncey and Lydia (Hub) Marsh. Â He attended Madison East High School and worked for Wolf Kubly as a sheet metalist. Â He enlisted in the...
Lee A. Heggelund
Sep 4, 2010
Lee A. Heggelund, age 63 of Stoughton, passed away at home on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Â He was born on October 22, 1946 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of Lawrence and Elaine (Thedens) Heggelund. Â Lee graduated valedictorian from high school in Port Edwards in 1965 and received a degree from Northwestern University in education, majoring in chemistry in 1969....
Joette Beth Barnhart
Sep 4, 2010
Joette B. Barnhart (Pollock), age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at her home in Madison. Â Joette was born on August 19, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Mimadelle Pollock, in Madison. Â She was united in marriage to Karl Barnhart on October 13, 1956. Â Joette and Karl were the loving parents of two daughters,...
Dennis P. Stimart
Sep 4, 2010
Verona -- Dennis P. Stimart, age 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2010 surrounded by his family at his home in Verona. He was born on January 10, 1949 to Joseph and Jeanette (Weitzel) Stimart in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dennis obtained his bachelor's degree in Horticulture from the University of Minnesota. He subsequently served in the Peace Corps for...
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