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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.

Herbert Graff

Herbert Graff

Aug 8, 2010

Herbert Graff, age 85, passed away at home in Madison on Sunday, August 8.   He was born in Manitowoc in 1924, the son of Dora and Julius Graff.   Herb served as a Merchant Marine during World War II.   He was united in marriage to Virginia C. Schwartz in 1949 and they celebrated their 60th anniversary last October....

Elizabeth  E. Wipperfurth

Elizabeth E. Wipperfurth

Aug 7, 2010

Elizabeth E. (Kurt) Wipperfurth, age 94, of Dane died on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on August 19, 1915 to William and Elizabeth (Hauser) Kurt in Dane. She graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1936. Elizabeth married Mike Wipperfurth at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Dane on November 24,...

Lois  Jean Handt

Lois Jean Handt

Aug 7, 2010

Pastor Lois Jean Handt, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010.   She was born on April 14, 1930 at Ashwaubenon, WI to Howard and Frances (Rickaby) Cormier.   The Cormier family were among the original pioneers in the Green Bay area in the early 1800's.   During her years in Green Bay, Lois was a secretary, her final...

John  Arthur Gill

John Arthur Gill

Aug 6, 2010

John Arthur Gill, age 85 , died at the Hospice Care center in Fitchburg, WI.   John was born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 4th, 1925 to Marie C. Dunn and Arthur Henry Gill Sr.   A few years later the family moved to Madison and started Gill's Menswear on State St.   John attended St. Raphael's school, Edgewood highschool graduating...

Phyllis  Witt Metcalf

Phyllis Witt Metcalf

Aug 6, 2010

Phyllis Witt Metcalf of Madison and Mission, Texas made her transition Friday, August 6. Born Sept. 23, 1933 in Chattanooga Tennessee, daughter of Methodist minister Rev. Ted Witt and Vergie Parks Witt, she spent most of her early life in Tennessee and southwest Virginia. She was blessed with four children, Teri, Jim, Jon and Rob, born during her marriage to...

Dominic  San Fillippo,  Sr.

Dominic San Fillippo, Sr.

Aug 5, 2010

Dominic Francis San Fillippo, Sr. entered heaven on August 5th, 2010 in Foley, Alabama. He was born on January 15th, 1918 in Waukesha, the son of the late Salvador and Marie (Armaro) San Fillippo of Salerno, Italy.Dominic proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II where he was first introduced to his wife-to-be by becoming...

Charles  Udell Brock

Charles Udell Brock

Aug 5, 2010

Marquette, Michigan / Apache Junction, Arizona / Madison, Wisconsin -- Charles (Chuck) Udell Brock, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Oakwood Village West, while rehabbing from a recent fall. Chuck was born on February 20, 1915 to Glenn and Algia (Udall) Brock in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood...

Theresa  Catherine Hoffman

Theresa Catherine Hoffman

Aug 4, 2010

Theresa Catherine Hoffman,  age 98, died on Wed. Aug 4, 2010 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. The former Theresa Ballweg was born in Roxbury on Jan 3, 1912 to Joseph and Mary (Ganser) Ballweg. She married Aloysius Hoffman in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1971. Theresa and her husband bought the family farm in 1938...

Kenneth  W. Hafner

Kenneth W. Hafner

Aug 4, 2010

Hafner, Kenneth W.

 

MADISON -- Kenneth William Hafner, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI after experiencing a head injury as the result of a fall on July 6, 2010. Born October 28, 1930, in Lacrosse, WI, Kenneth was the fourth child of William J....

Jean Skinner

Jean Skinner

Aug 4, 2010

Jean Skinner, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.   She was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Ontario, Canada.   Jean was united in marriage to Dr. Hugh Grant Skinner on June 26, 1947.   She was employed as a social worker for the State of Wisconsin.   Jean is survived by her...

Daniel  Leo Fuentes

Daniel Leo Fuentes

Aug 3, 2010

Madison -- Daniel Leo Fuentes, born on August 23, 1988, died unexpectedly Tuesday night, August 3, 2010. He graduated from James Madison Memorial High School. He obtained his firefighter certification from MATC, where he also received his associates degree in recreational management. He was a junior at Edgewood College. Daniel is survived by his mother, Sheila; his father, Jorge; his...

Donald  Carl Borchert

Donald Carl Borchert

Aug 3, 2010

Sun Prairie -- Donald Carl Borchert, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on June 17, 1927, the son of Carl and Olga Borchert. Don grew up on a farm near Colby, Wisconsin. He graduated from high school and joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS Cascade...

John  T. Hannigan

John T. Hannigan

Aug 2, 2010

Madison , WI -- Utica , NY -- John T. Hannigan, age 84 passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 .   He was born on December 1, 19 25 in New Haven , Connecticut , the son of Thomas and Mabel (Lynch) Hannigan.   In 1944, John was drafted to the United States Navy and served during World War...

Margaret Jean Steffenhagen / Otting

Margaret Jean Steffenhagen / Otting

Aug 2, 2010

Margaret Jean Steffenhagen/Otting, age 84, of Madison, passed away Aug. 2, 2010 at Waunakee Manor, surrounded by her loving children.   She was born May 5th, 1926, to Irwin and Mary (Dodge) Weber.   She is survived by her 5 children, Jim (Chris) Steffenhagen, Bob (Judy) Steffenhagen, Tom (Claire) Steffenhagen, Peggy (Archie) Meyers, Laura (Jon) Johnson; 2 stepchildren, Robyn and...

Dr. Todd S. Varness

Dr. Todd S. Varness

Aug 2, 2010

Todd Varness, age 36, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer.   Todd was born on June 11, 1974, in Peoria, Illinois, to Harvey and Nancy Varness.  He graduated from Dunlap High School in 1992, from Valparaiso University in 1996, and from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Public Health in 2002. ...

Heather  Nan' McCarthy

Heather Nan' McCarthy

Aug 1, 2010

Heather P.'Nan' McCarthy, age 93, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Stoughton Hospital.   She was born in England on October 16, 1916, a daughter of Alfred Edward and Ivy Ellen (Fryegg) Watkins.   Heather worked as a nurse in the Village of Eye in Suffolk, where she met her husband Florence Robert McCarthy during his service in...

Alta  V. Hoffman

Alta V. Hoffman

Jul 31, 2010

MADISON -- Alta V. Hoffman, age 96, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Pine View Living home after a brief illness.    Alta was born on March 16, 1914, in Madison, to Leslie and Mabel (Disrud) Sawyer.   She attended UW-Madison for two years after graduating from Madison East High School in 1932.   In 1936 she graduated from...

Claire  D. Rathburn

Claire D. Rathburn

Jul 30, 2010

Claire D. Rathburn, age 84, died Friday, July 30, 2010 in a Madison hospital.   Claire was born July 1, 1926, in Waunakee, the son of Donald and Wanda ( Taylor) Rathburn.   Prior to retiring, he spent 50 years working at Waunakee Canning.   Survivors include 2 sisters: Dollie Birkrem of Deerfield and Sally (Bob) Gnaegy of Kansas City,...

Beverly  J. Moore

Beverly J. Moore

Jul 30, 2010

Stoughton- Beverly J. Moore, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 30, 2010 at Stoughton Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Stoughton on September 15, 1942, the daughter of Willard and Olga (Hauge) Rinden.  Bev graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960.  She worked for the State of WI Department...

Jean  M. Schilling

Jean M. Schilling

Jul 29, 2010

Madison-Jean M Schilling, age 87, passed away on Thursday July 29, 2010 . Jean Carol was born in Madison on Oct. 9, 19 22 , daughter of Elwood and Alvina McIntyre.   She attended and graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1940.   In 1944,   she graduated from the   University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology....

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