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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.
Virginia Elaine Nelson
Mar 27, 2010
Virginia E. Nelson, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Brooklyn on December 8, 1920, a daughter of Byron and Gladys (Rollins) Hubbard. Â On November 16, 1940, she was united in marriage to Obert C. Nelson in Dubuque, Iowa. Â Together, they worked side by side on...
Lois M. Thies
Mar 26, 2010
Lois M. Thies, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Meriter Hospital. Â She was born September 12, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Minnie (Ryan) Landberg in Glenwood City, WI. Â Lois was a 1943 graduate of Glenwood City High School, and later received her teaching degree from River Falls State Teachers College, and her...
Audrey Roth
Mar 26, 2010
 Audrey (Jacobson) Roth, age 85, died on March 26,2010 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Lodi, WI where she resided for the past three years. She loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed by them: her husband James; her children Jennifer, Cynthia (Anita), James, Jr (LouAnn) and John (Shelly); her grandchildren Travis Lord (Jewell), Livia Wiemann (Sean),...
John C. Hartman
Mar 26, 2010
John C. Hartman, age 72, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer at his home in Stoughton on Friday, March 26, 2010. Â He was born in Chicago on June 17, 1937, a son of Charles and Kathleen (Doyle) Hartman. Â John served his country in the Air Force. Â On June 19, 1991, he married his best...
Kevin Gerald Hipwood
Mar 25, 2010
Kevin Gerald Hipwood, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2010, surrounded by his family. Â He was born on April 19, 1959 to the late Gerald and Lois (O'Neal) Hipwood. Â Kevin married the former Laurie J. Werla on August 2, 1980. Â Together they raised 3 children, son, Gregory Hipwood of Cottage Grove; daughters, Heather Hipwood of...
Ellsworth H. Swingen
Mar 25, 2010
Ellsworth H. Swingen, age 90, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on April 28, 1919, a son of Gilbert and Sena (Granrud) Swingen. Â Ellsworth served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII, as a member of the 99th bomber group, 416 squadron, in the Africa...
Edward Gene Meverden
Mar 25, 2010
Verona -- Edward ""Gene"" Meverden, age 78, died on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Four Winds Manor in Verona. He was born on December 10, 1931 to Edward and Ann ""Betty"" (Vieau) Meverden in Chicago, Illinois. Gene grew up in Algoma and graduated from Algoma High School. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Gene attended the University of...
Gilbert Louis Szymanski
Mar 25, 2010
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Sun Prairie-Gilbert L. ""Gil"" Szymanski, age 87 passed away on March 25, 2010. He was born on December 3, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Edward and Sophie (Krupke) Szymanski.
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Gil graduated from Bay View High School and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (formerly Milwaukee State Teachers College) where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Kappa fraternity.
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Ruth Wells
Mar 22, 2010
Stoughton- Ruth Miller Wells, age 68, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â She was born in West Bend on April 20, 1941, a daughter of the late Elmer and Meta (Schloemer) Miller. Â On September 5, 1964, she was united in marriage to Harold Wells in Columbus, WI. Ruth enjoyed sewing and worked out...
Patricia Ellerton Duffie
Mar 21, 2010
Patricia Ellerton Duffie, 84, died in Madison on Sunday March 21, 2010. She was born on December 29, 1925, in Albany, N.Y., to Guy Douglas Ellerton and Olive Davison Ellerton. She grew up in Albany, NY, Burlington, VT, and Rensselaer, NY. Â Pat initially attended Syracuse University, NY, on a scholarship but transferred to Russell Sage College in Troy, NY,...
Stanley Charles DuRose Jr.
Mar 21, 2010
Madison -- Stanley C. DuRose Jr. at the age of 86, passed away at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Â Stanley was born on October 26, 1923 in Joliet, Montana to Stanley Sr. and Wilhelmena (Zwicky) DuRose. Â He and his family moved to Madison in 1926. Â Â Stanley was employed by the...
Simmie Lee Bryant, Sr.
Mar 20, 2010
Simmie Lee Bryant, Sr., age 79 passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010.Funeral Services will be held at NOON on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Second Baptist Church, 4303 Britta Parkway, Madison. Family will greet friends from 11:00 am until the time of service. Interment with military honors will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.Cress Funeral & Cremation Service6021 University Avenue, Madison(608)...
Casimir Radecki
Mar 19, 2010
Stoughton- Casimir Radecki, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Nazareth House. He was born on December 7, 1912 the son of Joseph and Katherine (Pagneski) Radecki. Cas was an avid gardener and enjoyed selling shrubbery to local homeowners. He is survived by his sister, Veronica Ahrens of California; sister-in-law, Elaine Radecki of Stoughton; and many...
Mabel Schultz
Mar 19, 2010
 Mabel Schultz, age 102, passed away into God's care on Friday, March 19, 2010 at Oakwood Village East.  She was born on May 21, 1907 in the Town of Berry, Cross Plains, the first-born of three daughters to Rudolph and Emma (Redders) Heintz.  The family moved to Madison in her early childhood. On June 27,1925, she married...
Ruth E. Kujath
Mar 18, 2010
MARSHALL  KUJATH, RUTH E.  Ruth E. Kujath, age 91, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 in her home. She was born December 26, 1918, in Madison, the daughter of Ben and Grace (Blucher) Goodwin.  On January 1, 1937, Ruth was united in marriage with Arnold Kujath who preceded her in death in 1998.  Prior to her retirement, Ruth had been employed...
Kathleen A Murphy
Mar 17, 2010
MADISON - Kathleen Kelley Murphy died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Survivors include daughters, Maureen (Andy Grange), Bridget (Peter Healy) and Mary Noreen (Bob) Hanson; son, John; grandchildren, Conor, Brandon, Kali Hanson, Margaret, Sarah and Eileen Healy; and sister-in-law, Mrs A.B. Kelley.She was preceded in death by her husband, William Quinn Murphy; her parents; two sisters; and two brothers.A...
Evelyn L Rice
Mar 17, 2010
MADISON Following a long struggle with the devastating effects of dementia, Evelyn Leona (Halverson) Rice, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Dedicated to her family, she was an inspiration to all for her devout faith, love and generosity, and the strength and courage she displayed in battling...
Janet Fay Kramer
Mar 17, 2010
Cottage Grove-Janet F. Kramer age 93 died March 17, 2010 at Angelus Retirement Communities. Janet was born March 9, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the loving daughter of Joseph and Saydie Kramer. Her devoted sisters and best friends were Gladys (Walter) Greenberg and Marcia (Frank) Spector; cousin of Maryann and Tom Bast of Madison and many more cousins as well as...
Carolyn Marie Johnson
Mar 16, 2010
MADISON, WIÂ Carolyn died peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 after making sure that her family was ready to bear the inevitable heartbreak that would follow her passing. Cary was born on February 23, 1926 in Milwaukee to her loving Danish-American parents Kai and Anna Studt. Â According to her plethora of stories she had an idyllic youth spending summers with her...
Lorraine Charlotte Hayden
Mar 16, 2010
Madison -- Lorraine Charlotte Hayden, long time local antique dealer sometimes known as the ""Hat Lady"", passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in Cudahy at the age of 97. Â She was born July 12, 1912 in Oconomowoc to Edward and Myrtle (Spence) Hartmann. Â She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred R.; sons, James...
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