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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.

H.  Jean Rowley

H. Jean Rowley

Apr 22, 2010

    Madison -- H. Jean Rowley passed away on April 22, 2010 and was buried on May 6, 2010 .   She was born H. Jean Werderitsch in Milwaukee on March 23, 19 27 . She grew up and attended schools in southeastern Wisconsin and in Poughkeepsie , New York .   Jean earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Margaret  H. Hansen

Margaret H. Hansen

Apr 21, 2010

Margaret H. Hansen, age 91, passed away April 21, 2010. She was born on August 18, 1918 to Ferdinand and Catherine (Aumann) Hrach. Margaret married Ralph E. Hansen on September 21, 1940 at St. Roberts Catholic Church in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Mary (Gerald W.) Lourigan and Dolores (Michael) Kabara; her nine grandchildren,...

Leo Kalkiewicz

Leo Kalkiewicz

Apr 21, 2010

Sun Prairie -- Leo Kalkiewicz, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2010, at Willows Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sun Prairie. He was born on August 8, 1923, the son of Anthony and Mary (Koglowska) Kalkiewicz. Leo was united in marriage to Edwina Downing on January 6, 1984. He was a loving and gentile man who will...

Dennis  A. Strandlie

Dennis A. Strandlie

Apr 21, 2010

Stoughton- Dennis A. Strandlie ""Big D"", age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 due to a brief illness.   He was born in Stoughton on September 19, 1948, the son of Lawrence and Myrtle (Leikness) Strandlie.   Big D attended Stoughton High School.   On September 28, 1968 he married Carol Dahl.   Big D was currently...

Vernon  C Koehler

Vernon C Koehler

Apr 20, 2010

Sun Prairie -- Vernon C. Koehler, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on January 5, 1936, in Chilton, WI to Fred and Mary (Groeschl) Koehler. He was united in marriage to Jean Harms on June 18, 1960 in Sheboygan. Vernon is survived by his children, Gregory (Karen) Koehler,...

Bernadette  Julia Fenton

Bernadette Julia Fenton

Apr 19, 2010

Fenton, Bernadette Julia MADISON -- Senora Bea Fenton, age 89, passed away peacefully of heart failure on Monday, April 19, 2010 in her apartment at Capitol Lakes Retirement Community. Call her Bernie, call her Bea or better yet, call her Senora Fenton as did hundreds of West High School students who passed through her Spanish classes. She loved them all....

Nancy  M. Ninman

Nancy M. Ninman

Apr 18, 2010

Madison-Nancy M. Ninman, age 77, passed away on Sunday April 18, 2010 at Capital Lakes Health Center, Madison. She was born on November 8, 1932 in Reedsburg, WI the daughter of Max & Dorothy (Wiesler) Ninman. Nancy was a longtime resident of Madison and was a graduate of Reedsburg H.S. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010...

Robert  James Vergeront

Robert James Vergeront

Apr 18, 2010

VERGERONT, ROBERT JAMES--- MADISON , WISCONSIN Madison - Robert James Vergeront, age 89 of Madison , died on April 18, 2010 at Attic Angel Place . He was born May 19, 19 20 in La Crosse , Wisconsin to Glen W. and Elizabeth (Vandenberg) Vergeront.   On June 19, 19 48 , he was united in marriage with Elva Muriel...

Bradley  M. Hellenbrand

Bradley M. Hellenbrand

Apr 18, 2010

Madison / Waunakee -- Bradley M. Hellenbrand, age 51, died on Sunday April 18, 2010 at a Madison Hospital following a long illness. He was born on Aug 5, 1958 in Madison to Vern and Donna (Elliott) Hellenbrand. He grew up in the Waunakee/ Madison area. Brad was employed as a Information Technologist for the State of Wisconsin for the...

Robert  D. Grefsheim

Robert D. Grefsheim

Apr 17, 2010

Robert D. Grefsheim, age 84, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Sienna Crest in Fort Atkinson.   He was born in Stoughton on March 25, 1926, a son of Oscar and Margaret (Olson) Grefsheim.   On April 19, 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Visaas.   Robert was a car salesman for 35 years for Kayser...

Barbara  J. Wulf

Barbara J. Wulf

Apr 17, 2010

Barbara J. Wulf is now on her final journey April 17, 2010. She was born in Chicago Ill. on Oct. 8, 1940 to Norman and Florence Wulf. Barbara is survived by her children, Cathrine, Christine and Michael Geske; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brothers; sisters; nieces; nephews; many other family; friends and Ruby. There will be a Memorial Service on Mon. April 19,...

Timothy  G. Anderson

Timothy G. Anderson

Apr 17, 2010

Timothy G. Anderson,   age 59, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 17, 2010.   He was born on April 17, 1951 in Crosby Minnesota, the son of Robert and Peggy Anderson.   He grew up in Sauk City and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1969.   He worked 33 years as a union carpenter, 23...

Paul  E. Hassett

Paul E. Hassett

Apr 16, 2010

Madison -- Paul E. Hassett, 92 died Friday, April 16, 2010, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Paul was best known for his services as chief-of-staff for Governor Warren P. Knowles and president of the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Association, but he was much more than that. In his life-long love affair with the State of Wisconsin, he touched...

Catherine  L. Jenkins

Catherine L. Jenkins

Apr 16, 2010

Madison / Racine - Catherine L. Jenkins died peacefully on April 16, 2010, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends. She lived an exceptional, joyful life for each of her 98 years.

Catherine LaMack was born on Dec. 10, 1911, in Racine Wisconsin. Her parents were Joseph LaMack and Augusta Svoboda, who had come to the U.S. from Bohemia. Each...

Darlene  M. Ramsfield

Darlene M. Ramsfield

Apr 14, 2010

Darlene Ramsfield, surrounded by 4 generations of family members, passed away from a stroke on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at St Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. Darlene was born in Waterloo, WI to Ernest and Catherine Miller on January 23, 1930. She graduated from Waterloo High School and married Rupert Ramsfield. They raised their family on the Ramsfield family...

Ruth  Helen Ham

Ruth Helen Ham

Apr 14, 2010

Ruth Ham, age 91, passed away on April 14, 2010. Ruth was born in Milford, Wisc. on July 19, 1918 to Robert and Helen Roehl. She is survived by her daughter, Caroline (James) Haggerty, her son, Danny (Debra) Ham, nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren, three sisters, Helen (Richard), Florence (Everett) and Barbara (Bob), her dog Toto and many other relatives...

Richard  L. Pierce

Richard L. Pierce

Apr 14, 2010

Richard L. Pierce, age 88, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Oak Park Place. He was born March 9, 1922 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Leaver and Jo (Hadley) Pierce. Richard received a BS in Electrical Engineering from UW-Madison. On June 2, 1951, Richard was united in marriage with Nelda Henrickson.   He served in the Navy  in WWII and...

Kathryn  Eileen Parisi

Kathryn Eileen Parisi

Apr 13, 2010

Kathryn ""Kay"" Parisi, age 83, died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 13, 2010, at the Willow Pointe Memory Care Center in Verona, WI, after a battle with Alzheimer's.   Kay was born on August 3, 1926, in Madison to Clarence and Eunice (Fravel) Walker.   She graduated from Madison East High School in Madison.   She married...

Shirlene  K. Barlett

Shirlene K. Barlett

Apr 13, 2010

Sun Prairie-Shirlene K. Bartlett, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 13th at the UW Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Leo Bartlett and three children, Bradley Bartlett, Theresa Baltz, and Benjamin Bartlett; four brothers, one sister and five grandchildren. Visitation will be at the Cress Funeral Home in Sun Prairie on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 11:00 a.m....

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