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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  R. Nelson

Virginia R. Nelson

Feb 22, 2010

Virginia Rose Nelson, age 100, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.   She was born on March 22, 1909 to George and Bertha (Schultz) Schimming.   Virginia lived in Madison with her husband Bob, where she dedicated her time and enjoyed taking care of foster children.   Virginia & Bob moved to Stoughton in...

Pam  Bothum Peterson

Pam Bothum Peterson

Feb 21, 2010

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Pam Bothum Peterson on Wednesday July 28, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, with the Rev. Scott Geister-Jones officiating.   Pam passed away in Florida on February 21, 2010.   The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6:00 pm until the...

Elizabeth ""Betty"" L. Stevenson

Elizabeth ""Betty"" L. Stevenson

Feb 20, 2010

MADISON -- Elizabeth ""Betty"" L. Stevenson, age 93, passed away on February 20 after a long period of declining health. She was born April 13, 1916 in Auburn, New York, the daughter of Walter and Bertha Lester. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1933 and Auburn Business School in 1934. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper...

John  E. Hamilton

John E. Hamilton

Feb 20, 2010

Stoughton- John E. Hamilton, age 74, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010.  He was born in Elmhurst, IL on July 7, 1935, the son of Clayton and Helen (Mickelson) Hamilton.  John graduated from York High School in 1953.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served from 1958 until 1960 when he was honorably discharged with a rank...

John  Sayre Raymond

John Sayre Raymond

Feb 20, 2010

Madison -- John Sayre ""Jack"" Raymond, age 92, died at his home in Madison on Saturday, February 20, 2010.   Jack was born in 1917 on a farm near the village of Fulton in Rock County.   After graduating from Edgerton High School, he enlisted in the United States Army during WWII.   He was wounded in Italy and carried...

Hugh Lewis

Hugh Lewis

Feb 20, 2010

Hugh Lewis, age 92, of Middleton died on February 20, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center with his family present. He was the son of Richard and Jessie (Graf) Lewis. He attended Emerson Elementary School, East High School and the University of Wisconsin prior to entering the USAAF as an Aviation Cadet in 1942. As a navigator assigned to the 80th...

Jacob Evanson

Jacob Evanson

Feb 20, 2010

Madison -- Jacob (Jock) Evanson, age 75, died peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at HospiceCare, in Fitchburg. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where his parents were faculty members at Western Reserve University. The family then moved to Pittsburg. He attended Swarthmore College, where he met his wife, Elizabeth (Betty). Jock served in the armed forces as...

Florence  L. Shapiro

Florence L. Shapiro

Feb 19, 2010

Madison- Florence L. Shapiro, age 93 passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010.  She was born on Sepember 5, 1916 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Sam and Elizabeth (Tiersky) London. Florence lost her mother in 1918 at the age of two due to the flu epidemic and was raised by her grandparents, aunts and uncles.   In the early...

Cynthia  Joy Laitman

Cynthia Joy Laitman

Feb 19, 2010

Madison - Cynthia Joy Laitman died on February 19, 2010,   from brain cancer,   surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1938, the first daughter of Molly and Sidney Laitman. A buoyant and youthful spirit, Cynthia believed that anything was possible. After graduating from Queens College in 1959 with a degree in biology,...

Lucille Laundrie

Lucille Laundrie

Feb 18, 2010

Stoughton- Lucille Laundrie, age 82, departed this world to her final destination on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Stoughton Hospital.   She was born in Racine on January 21, 1928, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Oftelie) Karpen.   In 1954 Lu married Gabriel Laundrie, who preceded her in death in 1988.   She enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles and being...

Avery  Rose Ihus

Avery Rose Ihus

Feb 18, 2010

Avery Rose Ihus, infant daughter of Stephanie Hopkins and David Ihus, was born on November 30, 2009. On February 18, 2010, Avery was delivered into the arms of the angels.Avery will be dearly missed by her parents; sisters, Makenzie and her identical twin, Kylee Ihus; grandparents, Robin (Robin) Jahn of Madison; Kristi Davis of Monroe; aunts, Jennifer (Eion) Dowell of...

Sophia Jewell & James Keith Matejka

Sophia Jewell & James Keith Matejka

Feb 17, 2010

MADISONSophia Jewell and James Keith Matejka, infant twins of Claire (Fingal) and Keith Matejka, were placed into God's arms Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Sophia and James are further survived by grandmothers, Roberta Fingal of Oshkosh and Norma Matejka of Brookfield; and great-grandmother, Florence Goble of Oshkosh. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service6021 University AvenueMadison, WI 53705(608) 238-8406www.cressfuneralservice.com

Marcella  E. Ripp

Marcella E. Ripp

Feb 17, 2010

RIPP, MARCELLA E.   Marcella E. Ripp, age 86, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in St. Mary's Hospital.  She was born August 10, 1923, in Cross Plains, the daughter of William and Catherine (Faust) Dahmen.  On October 21, 1943, Marcella was united in marriage with Peter L. Ripp in Cross Plains.   In addition to her husband Peter, survivors include 10 children: Donna...

Arlys  Joan Bender

Arlys Joan Bender

Feb 16, 2010

ROCKFORD, ILL. - Arlys (Luick) Bender, age 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Swedish American Hospital. Arlys was born on May 21, 1929, at Stetsonville, Wis., to Martha and Fred Luick. She attended a rural one-room school for eight years. In 1942, the family moved to Madison, and she attended her freshman year at Madison West High School. Her...

Dr. August P. Lemberger

Dr. August P. Lemberger

Feb 16, 2010

Madison - Dr. August P.""Gus"" Lemberger, age 84 was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at St. Mary's hospital with family members at his side.   Gus was born January 25, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of Max N. and Cecilia (nee Gehl) Lemberger.   Gus attended and graduated from Marquette High School,...

Alice  D. Martin

Alice D. Martin

Feb 16, 2010

Madison -- Alice ""Dunc"" Martin, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from cancer.   Alice Duncanson was born on February 26, 19 23 in Wagner , South Dakota .   She graduated from St. Vincent 's College of Nursing , worked in a physician's office, then served in the United States Army from 1945-1946.   Dunc married Sonny Martin on...

Heidi  M. Athnos

Heidi M. Athnos

Feb 16, 2010

Stoughton- Heidi M. Athnos, age 25, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.  Blond sunshine in a very small bundle came in to our lives 24 years ago.  You became part of a cruel world and it took a year for us to find one another.  Heidi you could do nothing, not even cry.  But there are...

Patrick  James Saunders

Patrick James Saunders

Feb 15, 2010

Waunakee -- Patrick J. Saunders, age 52, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 15, 1957 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Richard and Donna (Meseberg) Saunders. Patrick graduated from Edgewood HS in 1975, and received a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from UW Madison in 1989....

Anne Layton

Anne Layton

Feb 12, 2010

Anne Layton, age 92, died on Friday, February 12, 2010.   Anne was born on February 8, 1918 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to loving parents, Isaac and Clara Cohen.  After graduating from Washington High School, Anne worked as a bookkeeper for a wholesale meat business.  Anne met and married the love of her life, Charles Layton; together they established a warm...

William  Karl Ackermann

William Karl Ackermann

Feb 11, 2010

WILLIAM KARL ACKERMANN died peacefully on February 11, 2010 of natural causes at Oakwood Village in Madison. He was born January 18, 1918 in Oshkosh, Wis., the first of three sons, to Karl and Marie (nee Stein) Ackermann. Bill completed high school in Fond du Lac, Wis., and graduated from Oshkosh Teachers College before being drafted into the U.S. Army...

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