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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.

Kellianne  M. Beck

Kellianne M. Beck

Mar 16, 2010

Sun Prairie- Kellianne M. Beck, age 31, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at her parent's home in Sun Prairie after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 28, 1978 in Dover, NJ. Kellianne was united in marriage with Eric Beck on August 27, 2005 in Madison and this marriage was blessed with the...

Crystal  Helmke Lokken

Crystal Helmke Lokken

Mar 15, 2010

McFarland- Crystal (Carol) Harriet Helmke Lokken entered her eternal rest March 15, 2010 at the age of 80, having fully embraced the earthly path she both encountered and actively sought.  While her life began and ended in McFarland, Crystal spent most of her adult life in California. There, she joyfully raised her family, creatively taught school, passionately expressed herself in...

Margaret Rose Gerber Brown

Margaret Rose Gerber Brown

Mar 14, 2010

Margaret Rose Gerber Brown, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Margaret was born at the family home, Old Murry Cheese Factory, Rusk County to Ernest and Martha (Wyttenbach) Gerber on March 3, 1923.     Margaret received her teaching and nursing degrees at UW Milwaukee and Masters in Education from UW Madison. She married Tom C. Brown...

Jameson  Jerome Klug

Jameson Jerome Klug

Mar 14, 2010

Sun Prairie-Our precious angel, Jameson J. Klug, age 1 year passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Sun Prairie. He was born on January 17, 2009 in Madison the beloved son of Brian & Sara (Meyers) Klug. Although he lived just a short time, he touched everyone's heart that came into contact with him. Jameson is survived by...

Henrietta Wipperfurth

Henrietta Wipperfurth

Mar 14, 2010

Waunakee-Henrietta Wipperfurth age 90, died on Sunday, March 14, 2010. She was born on March 18, 1919 to Mathias and Clara (Lenerz) Meffert. She married Victor Wipperfurth on Nov 6, 1941 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton and he preceded her in death on Oct 29, 1963. Henrietta worked for Dr William Marquis for 21 years until he retired....

Eleanor  Bertha Jordan

Eleanor Bertha Jordan

Mar 13, 2010

Eleanor Bertha (Wiese) Jordan, age 92, died on March 13, 2010 at St. Mary's Care Center.   Eleanor was born on Nov. 2, 1917 in Madison the daughter of Wilbert and Frances (Johnson) Wiese.   She was a graduate of East High School class of 1935.   She worked for Hefty Sales, Manchester Dept. Store, Midwest Ins., and Hausmann Dunn...

Janice  M. Houtler

Janice M. Houtler

Mar 13, 2010

Madison -- Janice M. Houtler, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo from Alzheimers.   She was born on August 22, 19 22 in Poynette , Wisconsin , the daughter of Hubert ""Gramps"" and Joanna A. ""Honey"" (Aeschbacher) Haight.   Janice was united in marriage to the love of her life and...

Mary  K. Schmitz

Mary K. Schmitz

Mar 13, 2010

Mary K Schmitz of Waukesha and Madison passed away on Saturday March 13th at the Ellen and Peter Jensen Hospice Center after a long fight battling many illnesses.     Mary was born on April 8, 1938 to Charles and Vera (Cook) Schmitz in Waukesha Wisconsin. Mary graduated from Waukesha High School in 1956.   Mary moved to Illinois and...

David  A. Drury

David A. Drury

Mar 13, 2010

David A. Drury, age 60 of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.   He was born in Dodgeville on January 15, 1950, a son of William and Mildred (Hanson) Drury.   On October 2, 1971, he was united in marriage to Cathy Theiler at Stoughton United Methodist Church.   David worked as...

Ruth  Alice Ziegler

Ruth Alice Ziegler

Mar 12, 2010

Waunakee/Westport- Alice Ruth Ziegler, age 91, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010. She was born on January 1, 1919 in Middleton the daughter of George Sr. & Bertha (Becker) Middleton. Alice was united in marriage to Roman Ziegler on September 27, 1938 at St. Mary of The Lake Catholic Church, Westport and together they farmed and raised their family...

Carol  Maxine Franz

Carol Maxine Franz

Mar 11, 2010

Carol Maxine (Scott) Franz, age 91, died Thursday March 11, 2010. She was born on August 11, 1918 in Willoughby, Ohio, the daughter of Preston and Rachel (Carrel) Scott. Carol served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII, stationed in India. She was a 1939 graduate of the nursing school of St. Vincent's Charity Hospital in...

Kenneth  A. Myers  Jr.

Kenneth A. Myers Jr.

Mar 11, 2010

DeForest -- Kenneth A. Myers Jr. age 62, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home in DeForest, Wisconsin. He was born on May 12, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan. Ken served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Ken is survived by his son, Kenneth Myers III; a daughter, Kimberly; sisters, Sheila Self, Sharon Myers, and...

Theodore Bast

Theodore Bast

Mar 10, 2010

Theodore ""Ted"" Bast, age 57, died peacefully on Wednesday,   March 10, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.   Ted was born on May 22, 1952 the son of Theodore J. and Virginia (Reese) Bast in Madison.   He attended Memorial High School and graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School.   Ted was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Marlene  B. Landen

Marlene B. Landen

Mar 10, 2010

Madison -- Marlene B. Landen, age 71, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Meriter Hospital after a brief illness. She was born to Olin and Ruth (Hughes) Landen on May 31, 1938 in Dodgeville. Marlene is survived by her two brothers, Dennis (Darlene) Landen and James Landen; her nephews and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Marian  Bayer Nelson

Marian Bayer Nelson

Mar 9, 2010

Marian Bayer Nelson, age 88, formerly of Wausau , passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2010 at Hospice Care in Fitchburg Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Marianne Sofie Bayer on July 1, 1921 in Oberammergau, Germany to Anna and Michael Bayer, and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1926, settling in La Crosse,...

Walton  'Wally' Nelson

Walton 'Wally' Nelson

Mar 9, 2010

Walton A. Wally' Nelson, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.   Wally was born at the home of Edith Lockwood, midwife, in Edgerton.   He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1938 and married Viola Jenson in 1942.   He served four years in the Army, participating in the occupation of...

Frank  L. Anderson

Frank L. Anderson

Mar 8, 2010

Frank L. Anderson, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Harmony Living in Stoughton.   He was born in Boscobel on November 29, 1924, a son of Henry and Fannie (Schofield) Anderson.   He was united in marriage to Marian Linderud on July 3, 1949 at Stoughton United Methodist Church.   Frank graduated from Stoughton High School...

Suey  Yee Wong

Suey Yee Wong

Mar 7, 2010

Suey Yee Wong, age 91, died on Sunday night March 7, 2010 at a local HospiceCare Center.   She was born in China and became a naturalized U.S. citizen.   She owned and operated the Golden Dragon Restaurant in downtown Madison for 25 years.   Suey Yee was a warm and generous matriarch, and her many friends and customers knew...

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