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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.
Edward R. Conrad
May 19, 2010
 Edward R. Conrad, age 86, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. He was born July 1, 1923, in California, the son of Lyman and Mae (Severson) Conrad. Ed was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a veteran of WW II having served in the US Army. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Ed had been...
Adeline L. Berkley
May 18, 2010
Stoughton- Adeline Louise Berkley, age 92, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Stoughton on February 11, 1918 the daughter of Severt and Mathilda Hellekve. Adeline was a lifelong resident of Stoughton and lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church. She graduated from Stoughton High School...
Jeffrey J. Hull
May 18, 2010
Phoenix/Stoughton- On May 18, 2010, Jeffrey J. Hull was taken unexpectedly from his loved ones to be with his Lord.  He was born on September 29, 1956 to his parents Charles and Betty (King) Hull. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1975.  Jeffrey was a member of Kegonsa Hustlers 4-H Club where he grew into his love for horses.  ...
Howell I. Lane
May 18, 2010
MADISON -- Howell I. Lane, age 89, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Oakwood Village East in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on May 15, 1921 in Springwater, Wisconsin, the son of Hugh and Jane (Hughes) Lane. On June 16, 1945 he was united in marriage with Myrtle E. Olson. Howell and Myrtle farmed in Waupaca and...
Gordon Lyle Landphier
May 18, 2010
Waunakee-Gordon Landphier 84 passed away on May 18, 2010, after a courageous battle with heart and kidney failure. Born June 3, 1925 to Helen (Prouty) and David Landphier, in Viola, Wisconsin. Gordon was raised in Richland Center, Wisconsin with his sister Phyllis and brother David. His high school was interrupted in 1943, when he enlister in the Navy where he...
Dr. Lois Kathryn Kitze Smithies
May 18, 2010
MADISONDr. Lois Kathryn Kitze Smithies died on May 18, 2010 at the age of 86 after a brief hospitalization. Â She was born July 30, 1923 the daughter of Herman and Mary Ann (Kornoski) Kitze in Owen, Wisconsin. Â She graduated from Owen High School and then from the University of Wisconsin at Madison earning a PhD in Microbiology in 1952. Â She...
Ila Irene O'Connell
May 17, 2010
Madison/Milwaukee - O'Connell, Ila Born the seventh daughter of the seventh son on October 27, 19 15 , Ila McGlinn O'Connell passed peacefully from the physical world on May 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center , family at her side. Â Ila grew up in Crandon , WI blossoming into a strong, independent woman who, with determined grace, overcame...
Ronald J. Skau
May 17, 2010
Stoughton- Ronald J. Skau, age 70, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Middleton Village. Â He was born in Stoughton on September 24, 1939 the son of Glenn and Mary (Frank) Skau. Â Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and NASCAR racing. Â He was an avid Packer and Badger fan. Â Ron worked for Uniroyal for more than...
Hilbert ""Fred"" Langrehr
May 17, 2010
WAUNAKEEHilbert ""FRED"" Langrehr, 81, died on May 17, 2010 at his home after a long illness. Â Fred was born in Bangor, on September 19, 1928 to John and Sadie (Horstman) Langrehr. Â In 1946 at the age of 18 he joined the US Navy where he served his country in both WWII and the Vietnam War for the next 22 years,...
Wilbert Louis Beck
May 16, 2010
Sun Prairie-Wilbert Louis Beck, age 82, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Oak Park, Madison. He was born on August 16, 1927 in Theresa, WI the son of George & Alvina (Pahl) Beck. He was united in marriage to the former Myra Berndt on May 19, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church-Huilsburg, in the town of Herman. Wilbert served...
Pauline E. Rowland
May 15, 2010
Pauline E. Rowland, age 92, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on March 17, 1918, a daughter of George and Edna (Testal) Barry. Â Pauline underwent groundbreaking open heart surgery as a young woman, and with a new lease on life, she moved to California. Â There, she...
Marie Fernandez
May 15, 2010
Marie E. Fernandez, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center, Fitchburg. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â She was born on August 29, 1920, in Malvern, PA, the daughter of James C. and Margarita ""Nellie"" (Moran) Pastorius. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Marie trained as a registered nurse at St. Luke's and Children's Medical Center, Philadelphia. Â She...
Irene Cline
May 15, 2010
Madison -- Irene Cline, age 89, died on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 7, 1921 to George and Rosa Snyder in Indiana. Irene was proud of her many years as a teacher. She appreciated the outdoors, enjoying nature and hiking, and completing the Appalachian Trail, Ice Age Trail, most of...
Dorothy G. Barry
May 14, 2010
Dorothy G. Barry, age 95, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on February 23, 1915, a daughter of George and Edna (Testal) Barry. Â Dorothy served her country in the Army as a nurse during WWII and the Occupation of Japan. Â Following her discharge, she dedicated many...
Richard 'Dick' Cooley
May 14, 2010
McFarland -- Richard Dick' Cooley, age 79, passed away at his home in Madison, surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, May 14, 2010. He was born in Fennimore on March 28, 1931, a son of the late Lewis and Alberta (Bowes) Cooley. Dick graduated from Central High School in 1949, and served his country in the Marine Corps from...
Elizabeth H. Trow
May 13, 2010
Elizabeth Helen Trow, age 84 of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at her home. Â The former Elizabeth Helen Hosely was born on April 20, 1926, daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Hensel) Hosely of Brooklyn. Â She married Morris James Trow on October 6, 1945 as was happily married for 64 years. Â Elizabeth...
Ruby Esther Hubbard
May 13, 2010
Madison-Ruby E. Hubbard, age 95, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on January 9, 1915 in Mt. Horeb the daughter of Theodore & Lillian Helleckson. Ruby was united in marriage to her husband of 62 years Juel E. Hubbard on May 5, 1934 and he preceded her in death on December...
Dr. Jack Styles Kammer
May 13, 2010
MADISON- Our family lost a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend on May 13, 2010. Jack Styles Kammer passed away at HospiceCare Center surrounded by his family. His legacy of love and laughter will be treasured always. Jack was born on April 29, 1927 in Madison, the son of John Kammer and Verna Adank. His mother died when he...
Ann Frances Simandl
May 13, 2010
Ann Frances Simandl, age 70, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Throughout her life Ann was an inspiration in courage and independence. Though physically challenged in many ways, she was always busy helping others and with her many interests. A devoted and active member of Grace Episcopal church, she loved serving her community through many volunteer...
Allen McLeod Erickson
May 12, 2010
Allen McLeod Erickson died on May 11, 2010, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on May 14th, 1933 to Theodore and Alice Stromley Erickson in Grantsburg, Wisconsin ( Burnett County). He graduated from Grantsburg High School, attended UW-River Falls, and transferred to UW-Madison, graduating with a degree in Animal Husbandry from the School of Agriculture. He was...
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