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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.
Ruby Victoria Larson
Mar 6, 2010
McFarland- Ruby Victoria Larson, age 96, died on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Oak Park Place, where she resided for the past year. She was born Ruby Williamson on November 27, 1913 in a farmhouse outside of McFarland, of parents, Dagmar Marie and Hans Peter Williamson, both from Denmark. The doctor on call arrived by horse and buggy. That doctors...
Estelle Marie Papia
Mar 6, 2010
PAPIA, ESTELLE M. (KRAEMER)  Estelle M.  Papia, age 98, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 in the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center .  She graduated from Campbellsport High School at the age of 16.  She  later entered St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in Milwaukee , receiving her diploma in 1932 and pursued her career in nursing. Estelle was a 1 st Lieutenant...
Linda Kapral
Mar 5, 2010
Madison/Deerfield- Linda Kapral, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010 at her home. She was born in Boone, North Carolina on February 16, 1943, the daughter of Walter and Emma ( Bryan) Davis. Linda graduated from Appalachian High School in 1961. She moved to Madison in 1963. On August 26, 1968 Linda married Richard Kapral. She enjoyed going...
Colleen Germain
Mar 5, 2010
Madison - Colleen ( Butler ) Germain, died on Friday, March 5, 2010 , at a Madison Hospital after five weeks of care by her husband, family members and numerous doctors and nurses. Colleen was an inspirational mother, friend, and partner. Â She unselfishly nurtured her husband Cliff's career in natural resources. She was courageous regarding her views and was...
Sherwood Jeanne Bicknell Miles
Mar 5, 2010
Sherry Bicknell Miles of Madison died at home on March 5, 2010. She was 65. Sherry was born on October 9, 1944 at Chelsea Naval Hospital near Boston, Massachusetts to William and Frances (Burgoon) Bicknell. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1961 as a Merit Scholar finalist. She was a 1965 honors graduate of the University...
Audrianna Lashae White
Mar 5, 2010
Madison -- Audrianna Lashae White, became an angel on Friday, March 5, 2010. She was born on January 10, 2010 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Andrew White III and Eleanor Ceaser. A funeral service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 East Washington Ave., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at...
Anne Lorraine Cerniglia
Mar 4, 2010
 Madison- Anne Lorraine Cerniglia, age 91, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at The Peter Johnson Hospice Center after complications from multiple falls.  She was born on September 5, 19 18, in Madison to Charles and Margarita Intravaia.  After graduating from Madison West High School in 1937, Anne worked for the Cardinal Market off of State...
Violet Mae Andersen
Mar 4, 2010
Sun Prairie-Violet M. (nee Bedward) Andersen, age 83, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on August 27, 1926 in Bridgeport, WI the daughter of Everett & Alta Bedward. Violet was a graduate of Prairie du Chien High School class of 1945. She was united in marriage to George W....
Marjorie J. Tevik
Mar 4, 2010
Davenport, IA - Marjorie J Tevik, age 79 died Thursday, March 4, 2010. Marjorie was born January 30, 1931 in Duluth, MN to Einer and Merel Peterson. She was the younger sister to Mary and Jim. She graduated from Morgan Park High School and held an office job in the steel plant. She met and married Robert L....
David James Riddle
Mar 3, 2010
Middleton -- David James Riddle, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2010, at Meriter Hospital, with his family by his side. David was born on Aug. 5, 1926, in Lodi, the fifth of eight children to Alonzo and Alta (nee Hook) Riddle. He was united in marriage to the former Irene Carrie Borchardt on...
Ernestina Genna
Mar 3, 2010
Genna Ernestina ""Tina"" MADISON/VERONATina passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the age of 91.   She was born on March 11, 1918, the daughter of Abel and Sophia (Perez) Palacios, in Laredo, Texas.   Tina married Paul Genna on February 5, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2003, after 58 years of marriage.   Tina is survived by her daughter,...
David Fettiplace
Mar 2, 2010
Madison -Â David George Fettiplace, age 27,was born July 2, 1982, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
David died after an extended campaign against colon cancer that he endured stoically. He was diagnosed on Christmas Day, 2008, had surgery and chemotherapy, but the cancer returned in October 2009, at which point it was inoperable. He had battled against the pain and...
Robert ""Bob"" T. Osterkil
Mar 2, 2010
Robert ""Bob"" T. OsterkilMadison - Robert ""Bob"" T. Osterkil, age 77, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, surrounded by his family.Born April 17, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN, he spent his youth in Port Edwards, WI and the majority of his adult life in Madison. Â Bob spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, and then earned his Bachelor's Degree...
Marilyn M. King
Mar 1, 2010
Marilyn M. King, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg after vigilantly battling Lymphoma Cancer for 16 years. Marilyn was born in Madison on December 14, 1932, the daughter of Florence (Yates) and Chauncey E. Mahaffey, who preceded her in death. Marilyn graduated from Madison Central High School in 1950, and married...
Neil Edward Bonney
Mar 1, 2010
Madison-Neil Edward Bonney age 84 passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Hospice Care, Inc. Neil was born November 18, 1925 the son of James (Nancy) Bonney. Neil grew up in the Eastman/Prairie du Chien area. In 1942 Neil enlisted in the Merchant Marines. After the service Neil lived in Prairie du Chien and Wisconsin Rapids but eventually called Madison...
John M. Kelch
Feb 28, 2010
Stoughton- John M. Kelch, age 62, died on February 28, 2010 as a result of an ATV accident. He was born in Stoughton on December 23, 1947, the son of Kenneth and Arlee (Furseth) Kelch. John graduated from LaFollette High School in Madison in 1966 and then joined the Air National Guard. After being honorably discharged he began his life...
Richard ""Dick"" Dale Schmidt
Feb 28, 2010
Waunakee -- Richard D. Schmidt, age 83, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 28, 2010.Richard was born on June 4, 1926 in Silver Lake, Wisconsin, to George L. and Myrtle E. (Westlake) Schmidt. Â He married Esther I. Epping on July 21, 1951. Â In 1955 they moved to Waunakee where they raised...
Edna Helen Hobbins
Feb 28, 2010
Edna Helen Hobbins, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Bluffton.  She was born November 27, 1931 in Springfield, South Dakota to the late Henry and Henrietta Palsma. She was a member of the Low Country Presbyterian Church in Bluffton and former member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Madison. Edna is survived by...
John Francis Casey
Feb 27, 2010
Madison -- John Francis Casey, age 93, died on Saturday morning, February 27, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born into the Irish farming family of Bernard and Margaret (Coyle) Casey on February 20, 1917 in Pine Bluff, the seventh of ten children.
John attended Crestwood Elementary, and both West and Edgewood High Schools. He became...
Patricia Ann Williams
Feb 27, 2010
Madison, WI -- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Patricia Ann Williams passed away Friday, 26 February 2010, at the HospiceCare facility in Fitchburg, WI; she had been living in Madison, WI. Â She passed away as she had lived: Â peacefully, quietly, and with dignity. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Patricia was a wonderful woman: Â black, beautiful, and bright. Â She had big, pretty eyes, a...
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