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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.
Gabrielle 'Gaby' Rae Hanson
Jun 24, 2010
Gaby Hanson, age 85, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Harbor House in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on September 7, 1924, the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Furseth) Andersen. Â Gaby was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. Â She attended Stoughton High School, graduating in 1942. Â While in High School, she participated in many...
William Robert Phillips
Jun 23, 2010
Sun Prairie-William R. Phillips, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Trinity Senior Homes Assisted Living, Madison. He was born on November 26, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI the son of William & Elizabeth (Battenberg) Phillips. He was united in marriage with Dorothy Lough on February 2, 1947 in Kenosha and they shared nearly 60 years of marriage....
Raymond R. Brown
Jun 23, 2010
Madison - Raymond Russell Brown died June 23, 2010, at home, attended by his family. He is survived by his children Laura Brown (Mark Shahan), Jeff (Kristen) Brown, Doug Brown; grandchildren Alex, Katrina, Marla, and Ross Brown; his brother Ken (Viola) Brown and sister Reta Kennedy in Alberta, Canada; his beloved partner of 8 years, Marion Meyer; Marion's children Rob...
Diane Caroline Hoffman
Jun 22, 2010
Hoffman, Diane C. Stoughton / Newberry, FL- Diane C. Hoffman, age 71 of Newberry, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Â She was born in Stoughton on April 3, 1939, a daughter of John and Jeanette (Fegestad) Halverson. Â On June 29, 1957, she was united in marriage to Howard Clarence Hoffman...
Bernice Rose Lindgren
Jun 22, 2010
Sun Prairie-Bernice Rose Lindgren, age 80, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on September 8, 1929 in Aberdeen, SD the daughter of Anton & Rita (Gauer) Goldade. Bernice was united in marriage to Edwin S. Lindgren on April 8, 1959 in Langford, SD. Mrs. Lindgren has been a longtime resident of Sun...
Carolyn A. Akre
Jun 22, 2010
Madison - Carolyn Akre (O'Mara / Bongiovanni), age 87, was born to Sam and Vincinza Bongiovanni April 7th, 1923 in Madison. Carolyn passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center. She was preceded in death by her brother Nick (Shorty) Bongiovanni, and two sisters, Mary Parisi and Carman Bongiovanni. Carolyn is survived by her sister Rose...
Delbert E. Anderson
Jun 21, 2010
Delbert Anderson, age 96, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010. Â He was born on May 8, 1914 in Morrisonville, WI, the son of Martin and Alice (Fernelius) Anderson. Â Delbert served in the United States Army in the South Pacific during World War II. Â He previously worked at the Gisholt Machine Company, the City County Building Mail...
Darlene Jean Baszynski
Jun 21, 2010
Sun Prairie-Darlene J. (nee Bieri) Baszynski, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 21, 2010 at her home. She was born on July 29, 1960 in Madison the daughter of Irvin & LouEllen (Bolender) Bieri. Darlene was united in marriage to David John Baszynski on August 25, 1985. She was a lifelong resident of the Madison/Sun Prairie area. Darlene...
Peter Hadley Pierce
Jun 20, 2010
McFarland- Peter Hadley Pierce, 86, died Sunday, June 20, 2010. He was born in Elkhorn, WI, on Jan. 25, 1924 to Henry and Ella Jo (Hadley) Pierce, graduated from Fond du Lac High School, and attended college at UW-Madison, Dartmouth (navy V-12 program), and Oregon State University. He was commissioned an ensign at Columbia University, serving during WWII on the...
Margaret M. Hilgendorf
Jun 20, 2010
Margaret M. ( Austin) Hilgendorf, passed away on Sunday, June 20th, 2010 at the Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg. Â She was born in the town of Vermont, to the late Fred and Mary (Handel) Austin On February 19th, 1921. She married Ervin P. Hilgendorf on August 27th, 1940. Â Margaret is survived by 3 daughters,...
Donald D. Corcoran
Jun 20, 2010
Middleton -- Donald D. ""Doc"" Corcoran, age 82, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 . Â He was born on June 8, 19 28 in Madison, the son of Jack and Lottie (Haakenstad) Corcoran. Â Doc served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. Â For many years, Doc and Jim Schultz were business partners...
Marian Onsrud
Jun 19, 2010
Stoughton- Marian Onsrud left this world on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in her beloved home encircled by the love of her dear ones. Marian was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Luella and Arthur Anderson. She moved to Utica as a teenager and attended Stoughton High School. There she met the love of her life, Richard Onsrud. They were...
Vivian J. Zimdars
Jun 19, 2010
Madison -- Vivian J. Zimdars, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Â She was born on June 1, 1941 in Madison, the daughter of Herbert and Ruth (Zabel) Zimdars. Â She will be dearly missed by her two brothers; David (Jean) Zimdars and Paul (Kristine) Zimdars, four nieces and nephews; Tyler (Nikki) Zimdars, Laraine Zimdars, and...
Catherine Mary Henry
Jun 18, 2010
Madison - Catherine M. Henry, age 85, passed away on Friday June 18, 2010 at Oakwood Village West. Â Born in Milwaukee WI on July 19, 1924, she was the daughter of Stephen and Elsie Mueller. In February 1949 she married James W. Henry. Â Catherine graduated from Cudahy High School in 1942 and received her BA in Journalism from...
Dennise Joy Athnos
Jun 18, 2010
Stoughton- Dennise Joy Athnos, age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2010. She was born on November 21, 1941, the daughter of Richard and Constance (Kahl) Bremner.  Our mother is now radiant in Heaven, surrounded by those she loved and by those she longed to meet. We cherish the memory of her vibrant and exotic spirit. Like the...
Betty W. Mortimore
Jun 17, 2010
Stoughton- Betty W. Mortimore died peacefully at age 84 on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Nazareth Health & Rehab Center in Stoughton. She was born Betty Ruth Watts to Ruth Margaret Peach and John Easton Watts on December 14, 1925 in Belleville, Illinois. Betty married Roy Henry Mortimore on June 7, 1946 in Lamoni, Iowa which became her home for...
Constance F. Gibson
Jun 17, 2010
Constance F. Gibson, age 86, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Fitchburg. Â She was born July 12, 1923, in Madison, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Marx) Furey. Â She was a member of the Lake View Moravian Church, the church choir and the Women of the Moose. Â On December 22, 1942, she was united in marriage with...
Clifford W. Bowers
Jun 16, 2010
 Madison -- Clifford W. ""Bud"" Bowers, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 .  Cliff is being mourned by his cherished wife, sons, family and friends.  He was born in 1923 to Clifford and Myra Bowers in Cuba City , raised in Fennimore and Monford.  Farming with his brother, Bob (Ardy) and sisters, Dolly...
Ida Swarsensky
Jun 15, 2010
MADISON - Ida Swarsensky, wife of Manfred Swarsensky, founding Rabbi of Temple Beth El in Madison, died Tuesday morning, June 15, 2010. Â She was 92 years old. Â Ida Swarsensky was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 22, 1918. Â She was the youngest of the four daughters of William and Gussie (Sawyer) Weiner. Â She graduated from two...
Mikayla Grace Terrill
Jun 15, 2010
McFarland- Mikayla Grace Terrill was born on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 11:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI to parents Mike and Melissa Terrill of McFarland, WI. She weighed 1 pound 5.5 ounces and was 12 inches long. Mikayla's family was blessed with 36 hours with her, before she went to her heavenly home at 11:30 a.m....
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