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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.
Mark A. Thornton
Sep 3, 2010
Waunakee-Mark A. Thornton, age 48, passed away on September 3, 2010, surrounded by his family at UW Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1961, in Madison, the son of Larry and Kathleen (Kopp) Thornton. Mark was a 1980 graduate of Waunakee high School where he enjoyed playing football and baseball. Mark loved spending times outdoors, hunting and fishing with...
Ryan J. Baker
Sep 2, 2010
Sun Prairie-Ryan J. Baker, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 21, 1972 in Madison the youngest son of Bob and Karen (Jerman) Baker. He attended LaFollette High School and was employed by Maly Roofing, Madison, for many years until an accident left him unable to work. He loved...
Roger N. Olson
Sep 1, 2010
Roger N. Olson, age 80, passed away at Stoughton Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Â He was born on February 20, 1930, a son of Percy L. and Beatrice (Nelson) Olson. Â Roger attended Hanerville Country School and graduated with honors from Stoughton High School in 1948. Â He attended UW...
Margaret L. ""Marge"" Ciszewski
Aug 31, 2010
Madison - Margaret L. ""Marge"" Ciszewski, 84, former resident of Hyland Park Apartments, Madison, WI, formerly of Calumet City/Chicago, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 31, 2010, at St. Mary's Care Center after a courageous battle with an inoperable brain tumor. She was born on October 21, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Bert and Barbara (Becker)...
Dianne Jean Wolff
Aug 30, 2010
Portage, WI-Dianne Jean Wolff age 61died on Monday Aug 30, 2010 at St Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI., following a long illness. Dianne was born in Ladysmith, WI on July 2, 1949 to Wallace Pickard and Eleanor (Bemis) Roberts. She was employed Chula Vista in the Dells and was a former employee at Rex's Innkeeper in Waunakee. Dianne enjoyed gardening...
Robert A. Burdick
Aug 30, 2010
Robert A. Burdick, age 91, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. He was born May 15, 1919, in Stoughton, the son of Alonzo and Effie (Miller) Burdick. He served in the U. S. Army from 1941 -- 1945 and was a member of the American Legion. He worked for Gisholt in Madison and Gilman Manufacturing in Janesville. Survivors include 3...
Charles M. Piper
Aug 29, 2010
Charles M. Piper, age 63, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 7, 1946, in Madison, the son of Charles and Caroline (Nixon) Piper. Employed by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, he was Director of Veterans Assistance Programs. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, having served...
Delbert A. Weum
Aug 29, 2010
Delbert A. Weum, age 75, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his family. Â He was born in Stoughton on July 15, 1935, a son of Lefferd and Ethel (Loftus) Weum. Â Delbert served his country in the Air National Guard. Â Delbert married Nancy M. Hoel on May 2, 1959....
Addison Mac' McLain
Aug 27, 2010
McFarland- Addison T. ""Mac"" McLain, age 85, died on Friday, August 27, 2010 at his home.  Mac was born in Marinette, WI on August 22, 1925, the son of Addison and Mabel McLain.  The family moved to Wauwatosa where he finished high school and enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served six years of active duty.  As a...
Harry C. Coppel
Aug 27, 2010
Madison - Harry C. Coppel, age 92, died in Seattle, Washington on Friday August 27, 2010. He was born on January 2, 1918 in Galt, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Archibald and Bertha Coppel. He attended Ontario Agricultural College before obtaining his Master's Degree in Entomology from the University of Wisconsin and his Doctoral Degree in Forest Entomology...
Adrian R. Haught
Aug 27, 2010
McFarland- Adrian R. Haught, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at his home. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 29, 1920, the son of Romeo and Lula (Yost) Haught. Adrian enlisted in the U.S. Navy immediately following Pearl Harbor, served during WWII and was stationed in Quam. On October 27, 1944 he married Mary...
Ellen L. Warmath
Aug 27, 2010
Oregon- Ellen L. Warmath, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 27, 2010 after a long battle with M.S. Â She was born in Boston, MA on July 23, 1942, the daughter of Albert and Geraldine (Ehrlich) Loehr. Â Ellen graduated from Westwood High School and Northeastern University. Â She worked as a Lab Technician...
Michael John Roberts
Aug 26, 2010
Loving husband, proud father, and poet in life and in verse, Michael J. Roberts passed away suddenly on August 26, 2010. Â Michael was born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1950, the second of ten children and a devoted member of the Oneida Tribe. Â Michael attended the University of Wisconsin, where he met Linda, his wife -- and bike-riding partner --...
Beatrice L. Rice
Aug 25, 2010
Stoughton- Beatrice L. Rice, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Skaalen Nursing Home. Â She was born on September 6, 1912 the daughter of Wesley and Johanna (Stai) Rice. Â Bea is survived by three nephews, Robert (Jean) Schwartz, Jack Sellers and Brian (Linda) Rice; two nieces, Karen ( Wayne) Keeser and Susan (Joel) Wright; and...
Johanna Jantje McDonald
Aug 25, 2010
Johanna Jantje McDonald passed away on Aug. 25, 2010 surrounded by her family. Johann, who was born June 6, 1945 in the Netherlands, lived her life to the fullest as could be, devoting her life to helping others by nursing, care giving and by being an outstanding mother and grandmother. Johanna was also a good friend and inspiration to all...
Lloyd Snuffy' Handeland
Aug 24, 2010
Stoughton- Lloyd ""Snuffy"" Handeland, age 65, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at his home following a lengthy illness. Â He was born on May 4, 1945, the son of Carlyle and Evelyn (Evenson) Handeland. Â Lloyd enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years. Â He was a mechanic for many trailer companies until he retired. Â ...
Martin ""Marty"" G. Dahm
Aug 24, 2010
Sun Prairie-Martin ""Marty"" Gerald Dahm, age 77, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 of heart failure at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born in Two Rivers, WI on February 23, 1933, the youngest child of Michael and Pauline (Bonk) Dahm.
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Martin attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in...
Merle J. Manion
Aug 24, 2010
  Madison -- Merle J. Manion, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital with his loving family by his side.  He was born on August 3, 1936 in Madison, the son of Harold and Jerona (Washa) Manion.  In 1954, Merle graduated from Central High School.  On September 7, 1957, Merle...
Lenore P. Sylvester
Aug 23, 2010
Lenore Pauline Sylvester  Madison - Lenore Pauline Sylvester, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2010 surrounded by her family.  Lenore was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 23, 1943.  She was a graduate of UW Wisconsin with a B A in education and psychology.  Lenore loved music including playing piano, violin and singing in...
Edna L. Thomas
Aug 23, 2010
Madison-Edna L. Thomas, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 23, 2010. She was born on August 5, 1912 the daughter of August & Anna (Beckman) Fietz. She was first united in marriage to Victor Medcraft who passed away in 1939 she then married Leslie Thomas on January 10, 1943 in Madison and they...
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