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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.

Colleen  J. Hove

Colleen J. Hove

Feb 1, 2010

PORTAGE   HOVE, COLLEEN J.   Colleen J. Hove, age 70, died Monday, February 1, 2010 in Wyocena.  She was born January 19, 1940, in Madison, the daughter of Kenneth and June (Hansen) Thompson.  Colleen had been employed by Comfort Inn as a hostess.  On July 16, 1960, Colleen was united in marriage with George Hove in Middleton.    In addition to...

George  F. Clayton

George F. Clayton

Jan 31, 2010

George F. Clayton, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Madison, WI. He was born on July 6, 1922 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of George H. and Mabel (Parr) Clayton.

George was a Mechanical Engineer who attended UW-Madison and proudly served in the US Navy during...

Emily  M. Lombardo

Emily M. Lombardo

Jan 31, 2010

Emily ""Lee"" Lombardo, age 86, passed away on January 31, 2010, surrounded by the love of family and friends.   She was born Emily Daulis in Mount Carmel, PA, the daughter of Frank Daulis and Barbara Anuzis.   She was married to Mariano David Lombardo (who passed away in August of 2007) in July of 1953.   They lived in...

David  S. Starczynski

David S. Starczynski

Jan 31, 2010

MADISON/ VERONA - David S. Starczynski, age 59, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at HospiceCare.  David was born May 13, 1950, in Madison, the son of Stanley and Josephine (Marty) Starczynski. Raised in Dodgeville, David was a graduate of Dodgeville High School in 1968. He was a longtime resident of Verona having worked at Carnes Company for 35...

Bruce  Allen Sutherland

Bruce Allen Sutherland

Jan 31, 2010

Sun Prairie-Bruce Allen Sutherland, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2010 in Searcy, Ark while visiting his uncle. He was born on November 13, 1949 in Madison the son of Elmer & Alice (Thompson) Sutherland. Bruce was a graduate of Madison East High School, Class of 1968. He was a proud veteran who served with the U.S. Army...

Janice Smedal

Janice Smedal

Jan 29, 2010

Janice Ruth Smedal, age 76, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.   She was born in Stoughton on July 19, 1933, a daughter of Henry and Alta (Herron) Kirby.   In 1955, she was united in marriage to David Smedal.   Janice graduated from UW Madison School of Nursing, and worked as a Registered...

Sylvia  McLean Saecker

Sylvia McLean Saecker

Jan 29, 2010

Madison - Sylvia McLean Saecker, age 94, died on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Wynwood West in Madison. She was born on March 5, 1915 to William and Elizabeth (Logan) McLean in Constantine, Michigan.

Sylvia was united in marriage to William Ziebell Saecker on June 15, 1941, and he preceded her in death in 1985. Sylvia attended the University of Wisconsin...

John  Walter Weinstock

John Walter Weinstock

Jan 29, 2010

Sun Prairie-John W. Weinstock, age 42, passed away of natural causes at his home on Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born on December 18, 1967 in Elmhurst, Illinois the son of Raymond & Roma (Rudelis) Weinstock. John was united in marriage to Jeanette Lynn Schuetz on August 13, 2005 and this marriage was blessed with a son...

Betty  Jane Wade

Betty Jane Wade

Jan 28, 2010

Madison - Jane (Betty) Katherine Gavitt WADE died January 28, 2010, at the home of her son Dave and his wife Marleen Wade under the care of Hospice. Betty was born July 20, 1921 to Arthur W. and Katherine (White) Gavitt in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Austin High School and worked as a sales clerk at Madigan's...

Jeanette  M. Diederich

Jeanette M. Diederich

Jan 27, 2010

Diederich, Jeanette M.   MADISON/WAUNAKEE -- Jeanette M. Diederich, age 90, of Madison/Waunakee, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Waunakee Manor.   She was born on September 3, 1919 to Joseph and Theresa Endres.   Jeanette married Elmer O. Bube on June 5, 1947 and Elmer passed away on November 16, 1982.   She married Meinrad Diederich...

Gretchen  A. Ziebell

Gretchen A. Ziebell

Jan 26, 2010

Gretchen A. Ziebell, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.   She was born September 15, 1916 in Wausau, the daughter of Clifford and Grace (Panabaker) Phelps.   Gretchen was united in marriage to Carl   G. Ziebell   in Wausau on July 15th, 1939.   They shared 65 loving years together.  ...

Sandra  E. Anderson

Sandra E. Anderson

Jan 25, 2010

Stoughton- Sandra E. Marthaler Anderson, age 58, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 after an extended illness.  She was born in Beaver Dam on October 26, 1951, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Wendt) Marthaler.  Sandi graduated from Beaver Dam High School.  Along with her first husband, Tim Teichmiller, they owned and operated retail stores in Beaver Dam for...

Francisco  Orlando Canto

Francisco Orlando Canto

Jan 25, 2010

If we are going to tell the story of life, then let us begin at the birth of Francisco Orlando Canto, during the year 1928 in the small town of Sagua La Grande, Cuba. For the first 34 years of his life, we have but fragments, photos forever capturing him at his cornerstones: Orlando as a child, standing with his...

Margaret  J. Lanham

Margaret J. Lanham

Jan 24, 2010

Meg passed away peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2010, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Larry; daughters, Margot, Rita and Grace; sisters, Patti (Art) Peterson and Nancy (Mike) Sheahan; brothers, Tim (Sally) Riordan, Jim (Kathy) Riordan and Dennis (Terry) Riordan; sisters-in-law, Connie (Richard) Allen and Carolyn Lanham; brother-in-law, Charlie (Theresa) Lanham; 24 nieces and nephews and 38...

Gerhardt  R. Hillmer

Gerhardt R. Hillmer

Jan 23, 2010

Madison -- Gerhardt R. Hillmer, age 91, died peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at UW Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1918 in Sodus, Michigan to E. Walter and Martha Wietzke Hillmer. Gerhardt's greatest joys were his faith and his family. He was a scholar who loved literature, linguistics and music. As a parish pastor, he...

Bernadine  L. Stout

Bernadine L. Stout

Jan 23, 2010

Bernadine L. Stout, age 84, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 in Spring Green, surrounded by her family.  She was born December 11, 1925, in Richland County, the daughter of James and Sarah (Sugden) Banker.  Prior to her retirement in 1985, Bernadine had been employed by Oscar Mayer for over 29 years.  In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and reading. ...

Eleanor  E. Griffith

Eleanor E. Griffith

Jan 22, 2010

Madison -- Eleanor E. Griffith, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the HospiceCare Facility with her loving family by her side.   She was born on May 2, 19 19 in LaCrosse, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel (Madden) Campion.   Eleanor was raised in and has been a lifelong resident of Madison .   She...

Donna  M. Kuntz

Donna M. Kuntz

Jan 21, 2010

Stoughton- Donna M. Kuntz, age 58, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010.   She is survived by four children, Peggy Jenson, Shawn (Samanthia) Kuntz, Steven R. Kuntz and Keith Nettum; four grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and relatives and friends.   Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Betty Jenson; and a son, Jesse Nettum.  ...

Vincent  J. Endres

Vincent J. Endres

Jan 21, 2010

Waunakee - Vincent Joseph Endres, age 82, passed away on January 21, 2010, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, having never recovered from a fall 2 years earlier. Vincent was born February 13, 1927 to Helen Becker and Louis Endres in Waunakee, WI, the sixth of eleven children.

 

Vincent met his future wife, Mary Joan Brinkman, on a...

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