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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.

Lorraine  I. Ingersoll

Lorraine I. Ingersoll

Jul 16, 2010

Stoughton- Lorraine I. Ingersoll, age 78, died on Friday, July 16, 2010, from the effects of Alzheimer's disease.   She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on January 28, 1932, to Robert and Nilda Kezar.   Lorraine graduated from Hibbing High School in Minnesota and did secretarial work before marring Fred Ingersoll 57 years ago in Minneapolis.   Lorraine...

Dorothy  J. Osterberg

Dorothy J. Osterberg

Jul 15, 2010

Stoughton- Dorothy J. Osterberg, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family.   She was born in Stoughton on December 4, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Louise (Peterson) Hoff.   Dorothy was a life long resident of Stoughton.   She worked at the Truck Stop at Highway N and Interstate 90...

Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman

Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman

Jul 15, 2010

Waunakee -- Stephen ""Steve"" P. Harman, age 48, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.   He was born on September 7, 1961in Baraboo, the son of Paul and Donna (Koehler) Harman.   Throughout his childhood he enjoyed spending time on the Harman family farm.   On August...

Francis  G. Melaas

Francis G. Melaas

Jul 14, 2010

Stoughton- Francis G. Melaas, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.   He was born in Stoughton on November 18, 1928 the son of Joseph and Geda (Spilde) Melaas.   Fran was a life long resident of Stoughton, graduating from Stoughton High School.   He worked for Danco Prairie Farm Service for 27 years, retiring in 1993.  ...

Constance  Marie Wenzel

Constance Marie Wenzel

Jul 14, 2010

Sun Prairie-Constance M. Wenzel, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Willows Nursing & Rehab. Center, Sun Prairie. She was born on October 24, 1939 in Union Center, WI the daughter of William & Thelma (Schneider) Stull. Constance was united in marriage to Donald Wenzel. She was employed with American Family Insurance for over...

Rev. Margaret Marie Allison

Rev. Margaret Marie Allison

Jul 13, 2010

Reverend Margaret M. Allison, age 81, went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2010. Reverend Allison was the devoted pastor of Mt. Olive Non-Denominational Church in Madison for 30 years. Her service will be held Saturday July 24, 2010 at 11:00 am at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road with Pastor Alex Gee officiating. Friends and family may...

Loretta  Marie White

Loretta Marie White

Jul 12, 2010

Marshall -- Loretta Marie White, age 68, died on Monday, July 12, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on March 16, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Mickelson) Gladem. Loretta was united in marriage to Lilburn White on August 8, 1963. She worked for Oscar Mayer for 29 years.

Loretta is survived by...

Julie  K. Ruder

Julie K. Ruder

Jul 11, 2010

Madison  -- Julie K. Ruder, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on  Sunday,  July 11, 2010 .  She was born on  August 4, 1983  in Madison, the daughter of Gary and Lucy (Shookman) Ruder.  Julie was a  2001  DC Everest High School graduate in  Schofield ,  WI WI ,  WI WI .  She went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison receiving her Bachelor's degree...

Adeline  Louise Herrling

Adeline Louise Herrling

Jul 10, 2010

Madison -- Adeline L. Herrling (Hanusa), age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at HospiceCare after suffering a stroke 3 hours earlier in her apartment at Inglewood in Mt. Horeb. Her loving family was by her side. Adeline was born November 28, 1919 to August and Bertha (Reich) Hanusa. On June 19, 1937 she married Wilbert Herrling...

David  P. Dickson

David P. Dickson

Jul 9, 2010

David P. Dickson, age 71, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 9, 2010. David, the oldest of six children, was born to Paul and Elsie Dickson in Everson, Washington on February 26, 1939. He graduated from Meridian High School as class valedictorian, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in dairy science from Washington...

Cecilia  Josephine Meier

Cecilia Josephine Meier

Jul 8, 2010

Cross Plains/Martinsville- Cecilia J. Meier, age 78 was called to her eternal home on July 8, 2010 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center,

Fitchburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 2, 1931 to Alois & Elizabeth Laubmeier in Plain, WI. She always felt extremely blessed to have married two wonderful men; John J. Meier in...

David  T. Berman

David T. Berman

Jul 8, 2010

David T. Berman, Professor Emeritus, age 90, died July 8, 2010, at Hospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI. He was born June 14, 1920, in Brooklyn, NY, the youngest of four sons of Russian-Jewish immigrant parents. The product of New York public schools, his professional course as a scientist was set at an early age as he explored the intellectual...

Erna  Marie Kaiser

Erna Marie Kaiser

Jul 8, 2010

Erna Marie (Berman) Kaiser passed away on July 8, 2010 her 96th and birthday. Erna was born on Jan. 8, 1914 in Peshtigo to Ervin and Johanna (Ecklund) Berman.  One of three children, she is proceeded in death by her brother Wendell Berman. Erna is survived by her daughters, Johanna (Robert) Salzmann and Margaret (Bill) Bray; granddaughters, Tracy (Stephen) Franken,...

John  Frederick Ney

John Frederick Ney

Jul 8, 2010

Sun Prairie-John Frederick Ney, age 78, died on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on Aug 27, 1931 in Dubuque, IA, the youngest child of Albert & Frances (Harris) Ney. Jack graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and Iowa State Teachers College. He was a high school teacher and a school district...

Frank  A. Dignan

Frank A. Dignan

Jul 7, 2010

Madison -- Frank A. Dignan, born January 17, 1926, passed away July 7, 2010. Preceded by parents, Aubrey and Myra (Warner) Dignan, formerly of Wautoma, WI. Survived by loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Doris (Lovdahl) Dignan; children, Mary (Steve) Hustad of Eden Prairie, MN, and John (Peggy) Dignan of Worthington, OH; grandchildren, Jason, Dana, Jaclyn, Elizabeth and...

Rose Gandolph

Rose Gandolph

Jul 6, 2010

  Madison -- Rose Gandolph, age 98, was taken to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 with her loving family by her side.   She was born on December 2, 19 11 in Madison, the daughter of Joseph and Giacoma (Greco) Gandolfo.   Rose worked for many years for the State of Wisconsin in the Hygiene Lab as...

Dr.  Richard Bristol

Dr. Richard Bristol

Jul 6, 2010

Dr. Richard Bristol, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. He was born on March 5, 1925 in Michigan to Glenard and Agnes (Caruss) Bristol.   During World War II, he served in the Navy.   Dr. Bristol received his DVM degree from Michigan State University on 1951....

Robert  Harold Gullickson

Robert Harold Gullickson

Jul 6, 2010

Robert Bob' Harold Gullickson, age 72, passed away at his home in the Town of Dunkirk on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.   He was born in Stoughton on November 22, 1937, a son of Harold and Ingeborg (Halvorson) Gullickson.   On October 4, 1969, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Bailey in Letts, Iowa.   Bob worked as a...

Dolores Forszen

Dolores Forszen

Jul 5, 2010

Dolores Forszen nee Kordas age 88,  Died on Monday July 5, 2010 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. The former Dolores Kordas was born in Milwaukee on June 14, 1922 to Walter and Sophia Kordas. She was married to Lawrence F. Forszen on Nov 8, 1943 in Walla Walla, WA and he preceded her in...

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