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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.

Caroline  Louise Rasey

Caroline Louise Rasey

Jan 13, 2010

Sun Prairie-Caroline L. Rasey, age 77, passed peacefully away on January 13, 2010 at her home.  She was born on August 29, 1932 in Oshkosh the daughter of Joseph & Louise (Jungwirth) Sperl.  Caroline was united in marriage to Leonard Rasey on September 2, 1950 in Dubuque, IA.  She has been a longtime resident of Sun Prairie.Caroline was employed for...

Janice  M. Rein

Janice M. Rein

Jan 12, 2010

Stoughton- Janice Mae (Gretebeck) Rein, age 71, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Stoughton Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born in Stoughton on February 25, 1938 to Clarence and Harriet (LaFleur) Gretebeck. Jan married Roland (Rollie) Wilmer Rein on July 30, 1955, in a joint ceremony with friends, at a chapel in Belvidere, Illinois. Throughout...

Robert  E. Anderson

Robert E. Anderson

Jan 12, 2010

Robert E. ""Bob"" Anderson, age 77, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, as a result of a brain tumor.    He was born on August 25, 1932 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, the son of Ernest and Myrtle Anderson.  He was a graduate of Frederic High School, and received a degree in Elementary...

Shirley  Jean Feirn

Shirley Jean Feirn

Jan 12, 2010

Shrley Jean Feirn, age 76, passed away on January 12, 2010 in Louisville, Colorado.  She was born in 1933 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Florence Edna and Charles Raymond Augustoff Scharmer. She married William John Feirn of Madison, Wisconsin on October 11, 1952 who has preceded her in death.  She is survived by her sons, William and wife Wendy York-Feirn, their daughters...

Mary  Ellen Courtier

Mary Ellen Courtier

Jan 11, 2010

Morrisonville -- Mary Ellen Courtier, age 54, went home to be with her husband on January 11, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born June 3, 1955 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Beverly (Clifton) Davis. Mary was united in marriage to Dennis Courtier on June 2, 1972 in Madison, Wisconsin. She enjoyed planting flowers, traveling...

Marianna  K. Monahan

Marianna K. Monahan

Jan 10, 2010

Madison - Marianna K Monahan, age 84 passed away on Sunday January 10, 2010 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 23, 1925 in Blue River Wisconsin the daughter of John and Cora Hernan. November 18, 1947 she married the love of her life Walter T Monahan of Soldiers Grove Wisconsin. Along...

Nelda  E. Pierce

Nelda E. Pierce

Jan 10, 2010

Nelda E. Pierce, age 86, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Oak Park Place.   She was born May 23, 1923, in Cornell, WI, the daughter of Allen and Olive (Burdick) Henrickson.   Nelda received a BA in Home Economics from UW-Madison.   On June 2, 1951, Nelda was united in marriage with Richard Pierce.   In addition to her...

Alvin  R. Ramsden

Alvin R. Ramsden

Jan 9, 2010

Stoughton- Alvin R. Ramsden, age 81, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Nazareth House in Stoughton.  He was born in Avoca on December 18, 1928 to Oscar and Delia (Welke) Ramsden.  Alvin graduated from Stoughton High School in 1946.  On September 9, 1950 he married Shirley Roneid.  Together they farmed in Dunkirk until 1989.  Alvin worked for...

John ""Jack"" Edward Spahr

John ""Jack"" Edward Spahr

Jan 8, 2010

John E. SpahrJohn E. ""Jack"" Spahr, age 75, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2010. He was born in Kenosha on October 12, 1934 the son of the late Oscar and Cecelia (Kaether) Spahr. Jack was a life-long Madison resident. He graduated from Edgewood High School, Class of '52. Jack served his country with the Army during the Korean Conflict,...

Richard  L. Chandler

Richard L. Chandler

Jan 6, 2010

Madison / Lodi -- Richard L. ""Dick"" Chandler, age 72 died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at HospiceCare. He was born April 28, 1937 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of Fred and Mildred (Browning) Chandler. Dick graduated from Drake University. After he and Kathy (Mullen) were married, he joined I.B.M., where he worked for 26 years. After...

Nancy  Theresa Wilhelm

Nancy Theresa Wilhelm

Jan 6, 2010

Nancy Theresa (Sanfillippo) Wilhelm, age 85, passed away in her sleep at home on Jan. 6, 2010. Nancy was born on Dec. 28, 1924 to Salvadore and Marie (Armaro) Sanfillippo, one of 14 children. She married Dr. Carl F. Wilhelm on May 14, 1960; he preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1966. Our darling Nancy was a very charitable...

Hermann  J. Krebs

Hermann J. Krebs

Jan 6, 2010

Hermann J. KrebsHermann J. Krebs, age 87, passed away on January 6, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. He was born on July 11, 1922 in Dorsten, Germany, the son of the late Josef H. and Magdalene Krebs. Hermann was a Madison resident for 49 years. During this time he was a self-employed upholsterer and taught for Fox Lake Correctional Institute. He...

Mary  Ann Boyle

Mary Ann Boyle

Jan 6, 2010

Mary Ann Boyle   Madison -- Mary Ann Boyle, age 78 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in the Haven at the Attic Angels Place.   She was suffering from Alzheimer's disease for the last several years.   Mary was born on November 16, 19 31 of Peter and Martha Meffert of...

Ruby L Veland Erdman

Ruby L Veland Erdman

Jan 6, 2010

STOUGHTON-EVANSVILLE-    Ruby L. Veland Erdman, age 88, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at a Madison Hospital. She was born on January 8, 1921 in Cambridge, WI a daughter of the late Olaf and Nelia (Nelson) Selvog. Ruby was first married to Hjalmer Veland, who preceded her in death in 1969 and later married Harold Erdman, who preceded her in...

Ely Francis

Ely Francis

Jan 5, 2010

Sun Prairie -- Ely Francis, age 90, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on August 21, 1919 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Fred Fargo and Elizabeth Jane Ely. In track in high school, Ely was Wisconsin State Champion in the half mile and mile and set school records...

Jean Peters

Jean Peters

Jan 5, 2010

Madison - Jean Peters, age 84, died at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Tues. Jan. 5th, 2010 , after a struggle with Alzheimer's and a sudden illness.   She was born Jean Alice McWilliams on May 30th 1925 in Rochester MN , to Marie (nee Vaas) and Dr. Burr McWilliams.   The family moved to Madison shortly after her birth, where...

Chester  M. Johnson

Chester M. Johnson

Jan 5, 2010

Stoughton- Chester M. Johnson ""Chet"", age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.  He was born in Madison on September 10, 1934, the son of Magnus and Bertha Johnson.  Chet graduated from the Stoughton High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from January 1954 until January 1957, with most of his time spent...

Elizabeth  Cora Ryan

Elizabeth Cora Ryan

Jan 4, 2010

Elizabeth (Betty) Cora Ryan

 

Elizabeth (Betty) Cora Ryan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born to Harry J. and Edith Odell Ryan on June 26, 1916 in Independence, Iowa.

 

Betty worked as an educator of many grades after her graduation from Oneida, Iowa High School and Lenox College, Iowa....

Alice  E. Schulthess

Alice E. Schulthess

Jan 4, 2010

Madison - Alice E Schulthess,(nee Cashel), age 90, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1919 in Minneapolis, daughter of Morris and Francis Cashel. Her family moved to Madison where she attended Blessed Sacrament grade school, West High School, and was a 1941 graduate of the...

Margaret  L. Taylor

Margaret L. Taylor

Jan 4, 2010

 

 

Margaret L. Taylor, age 95, of Sun Prairie died Monday, January 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.

She was born in the Town of York in Dane County to Fred and Ida(Werner) Luther on August 2, 1914. She spent her early life on their farm where she attended Lone Oak Rural School. Upon graduation she attended Marshall High School....

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