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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.
Jean E. Forbess
Jan 21, 2010
Madison - Jean E. Forbess, age 82, died peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Walnut Grove Assisted Living Facility in Middleton after having been afflicted with Alzheimers for several years.
Jean Forbess was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on October 17, 1927, daughter of Carl and Elsie Johnson. She graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee in the class...
Dorothy Disrude
Jan 20, 2010
Madison- Dorothy Disrude, age 92, died quietly on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Sunny Hill Health Care Center. She was born in Stoughton on January 20, 1918 the daughter of Norwegian immigrants John and Hansina (Bothum) Olson. Dorothy enjoyed all things family and kept Norwegian traditions of food and art alive and well instilled in her family. She is survived...
George J. Buechner
Jan 19, 2010
WAUNAKEE - George J. Buechner, age 92, formerly of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center.
George was born April 23, 1917, the son of Michael and Mary (Hellenbrand) Buechner. George is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rosalia Ziegler. They were married in St. Bernard Catholic Church in Middleton, Oct. 2, 1940.
George...
McKinley J. Lukes
Jan 18, 2010
McKinley J Lukes, of Madison Wisconsin found his own finish line, January 18, 2010. Â Passionate, quick witted, intense, questioning, articulate, artistic, dramatic, piercing, brilliant -- Â loved and treasured by many. Â Born in Madison in 1986, an enthusiastic 2004 graduate of West High School and a 2008 honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire McKinley recently...
Vera Fannie Croner
Jan 18, 2010
VERA CRONER Â Madison - Vera Fannie Croner, longtime credit union executive, died Monday, January 18, 2010 in Madison. She was 89. Â Born in Stettin, Germany (now Poland) November 8, 1920, Vera was the only child of Max and Hedwig Croner, a German Jewish factory owner and his Gentile wife. She was just 10 years old when her school...
Kenneth Allen Buckley
Jan 17, 2010
Sun Prairie-Kenneth A. Buckley, age 88, passed away on January 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on Aug, 8, 1921 in DeForest the son of Albert & Mattie (Goodwin) Buckley. He was united in marriage to Helen Putnam on April 7, 1944. He was a veteran who served in WW II with the Army Air Corp...
Olaf 'Ole' Rustad
Jan 17, 2010
Olaf Ole' Rustad, age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â Olaf was born in Cottage Grove on February 18, 1927, a son of Martin and Johanna (Gyland) Rustad. Â He enlisted in the Navy on February 7, 1945 at the age of 17, and completed his boat training...
Don Allen Oberlander
Jan 17, 2010
Sun Prairie/Janesville- Don A. Oberlander age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on October 17, 1927 in New Ulm, MN the son of Henry & Huldah (Grussendorf) Oberlander. Don was united in marriage to Jean Klinder on July 14, 1951. He was a graduate of Owatonna, MN Senior High School,...
Kathleen A. Harms
Jan 16, 2010
Sarasota, FL / Madison, WI -- Kathleen A. ""Kathy"" Harms, age 73 was escorted by heavenly angels on Saturday, January 16, 2010, where God embraced her loving spirit and gave her the gift of eternal life. Â She was born on September 11, 1936 in Baraboo, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Neumann) Riley. Â In 1954, Kathy graduated from...
Herman S. Kinney
Jan 16, 2010
 Herman S. Kinney, age 88, died on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Herman was born in 1921 in Michigan. Herman was raised in Indiana, and also lived in Beloit, Illinois. He moved to Madison, Wisconsin in 1948 when he met and married Doris Barlow and raised their family. Herman served in the...
Bertha 'Bert' Netrefa
Jan 16, 2010
Bertha Bert' Netrefa, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Arthur, IL on October 11, 1918, the eighth child of William and Florence (Helton) Fore. Â On September 22, 1945, she was united in marriage to Raymond E. Netrefa in Arcola, IL. Â ...
Grace Ellen Cline Bohn
Jan 15, 2010
Madison -- Grace Ellen Cline Bohn, age 97, died on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Attic Angels in Madison. She was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1912, the eldest of 5 daughters born to Silas and Grace Shaw. Grace lived in Mexico for 9 years where her father was Superintendent of Mines and her mother home-schooled the girls until...
Georgene 'Jo' Quam
Jan 15, 2010
Georgene Jo' A. Quam, age 86, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Friday, January 15, 2010. Â She was born in Stoughton on July 17, 1923 a daughter of George and Gilma (Dahle) Erdahl. Â On June 19, 1943, she was united in marriage to Alfred J. Quam. Â She was an avid bowler and golfer, loved...
Robert Brandon
Jan 14, 2010
Robert ""Bob"" Brandon, age 79, of Waunakee died on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at Heartland Country Village in Black Earth. He was born on Sept. 15, 1930 in a farmhouse in Millville, WI to James and Annabelle (Scott) Brandon He grew up in the Boscobel and Mt Hope area. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force and married Eva Zink...
Russell H. Hoveland
Jan 14, 2010
Russell H. Hoveland, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â He was born on the family home farm in McFarland on July 22, 1916, a son of the late Albert & Sophia (Rinden) Hoveland. Â On April 6, 1937, he was united in marriage to Adeline Simpson in Rockford, IL. Â Along...
Andrew J. Carolan
Jan 14, 2010
Sun Prairie-Andrew J. ""Andy"" Carolan, age 79, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010. He was born in Sheboygan, WI on November 25, 1930, the son of Michael and Jenny (Hummitzsch) Carolan. Andy graduated from Kohler High School in 1948. He was joined in marriage with Dorothy Wensink on October 27, 1951 at the Gibbsville Reformed Church, Gibbsville, WI. Andy...
Shelby Knutsen
Jan 13, 2010
Madison -- Shelby Knutsen (Wagner McCafferty), 61 years old, passed away on January 13, 2010 at HospiceCare. Shelby was the daughter of Ivan and Ruby Knutsen, She will be cremated with no services as she requested. Memorials can be made in her name to the HospiceCare Foundation, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.
Sadie Powers
Jan 13, 2010
Sadie Powers, age 86 of McFarland passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton. Â Sadie was born November 4, 1923, the daughter of Carl & Eda (Severson) Grabow. Â Sadie grew up in Cottage Grove on the Severson family farm. Â In order to attend high school Sadie had to live with relatives in...
Mildred Juan Garner
Jan 13, 2010
Surrounded by her loving family, Mildred Juanita Williams Garner, 89, of Madison, Wisconsin died peacefully Wednesday evening, January 13, 2010, in the comfort of a hospice setting in Madison. Known to her family as Mom, Juan, Grandma Juan, or G'ma, she lived her last days with the grace and dignity she led her life. The cause of death was congestive...
Teresa J. Arnett
Jan 13, 2010
Lyndon Station - Teresa ""Terri"" (Anderson) Arnett blessed us all in so many ways before the Lord brought her home to stay after her battle with ovarian cancer ended on January, 13, 2010 at the age of 60 surrounded by family and friends. She was born April 1, 1949 in Stoughton to Giles and Janess Anderson and graduated Stoughton High...
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