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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.
David George Hope, Jr.
Jan 4, 2010
David G. Hope, Jr.David George Hope, Jr., age 61 passed away suddenly on January 4, 2010 in Madison. David was born in Milwaukee on May 16, 1948, the son of the late David G. and Edith Rose (Hertzfeld) Hope, Sr. Â He was united in marriage to Penny Leavitt. David enjoyed camping, road trips, music, animals-especially cats, and Harleys. He was...
Danny Skolaski
Jan 3, 2010
Danny L. Skolaski, age 46, died Sunday, January 3, 2010 in his home. He was born January 23, 1963, in Madison, the son of Paul and Madge (Bingham) Skolaski. He was employed by Jack Links in New Glarus. Danny had a passion for hunting and fishing, enjoyed rock music and most of all, spending time with his son, Dustin.  ...
Isabelle Peterson
Jan 3, 2010
H. Isabelle Peterson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 03, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Sarasota Florida on January 9, 1927, a daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Overn) Wene. Â Isabelle graduated from Stoughton High School and was the valedictorian of her class. Â On September 8, 1946, she was united in marriage...
Lyle Iver Christopherson
Jan 3, 2010
Lyle Iver Christopherson, age 66, died in a tragic automobile accident in Stoughton on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on May 29, 1943, a son of the late Iver and Arlene (Hanson) Christopherson, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Â Lyle was united in marriage to Kayoko Goto in August of 1976. Â He...
John R. Fauerbach
Jan 3, 2010
Lodi/Sauk Prairie - John R Fauerbach age 85 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at John D Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.
He was born in Madison on October 7, 1924 to Karl and Mildred (Pribnow) Fauerbach. John graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1942. He served in the US Army from March 1943 until December...
Christopher A. Marschman
Jan 2, 2010
Christopher A. Marschman of Sun Prairie, age 42, passed to his eternal home with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, surrounded by loving family and friends. Christopher was born on May 10, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Dennis and Virginia (Rachoner) Marschman. He was a graduate of Waukesha South High School, attended...
Neil J Williams
Jan 2, 2010
Madison/Edgerton -Neil James Williams passed away on January 2, 2010 at Meriter Hospital after a courageous battle with Lupus. He was born on July 22, 1973 in Sauk City. He has been a lifelong resident of the Madison area. In 1992, he graduated from Madison East High School where he starred on the Purgolder football team as quarterback. He is...
Sophie Sweet
Jan 2, 2010
Madison / Chandler, Arizona - Sophie Sweet, age 85, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 in Chandler, Arizona following a lengthy illness. Sophie was born January 15, 1924, the youngest child of Hyman and Ida Lessack of Chicago, Illinois. Â Sophie resided in Wisconsin most of her life, first in Beaver Dam and then in Madison. She shared her love...
James Dobrient
Jan 1, 2010
Madison - James Dobrient, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Friday January 1, 2010 at Meriter Hospital. James was born on September 22, 1944 to Walter and Kathleen (Webber) Dobrient in Shorewood, WI. He attended Shorewood High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. James served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of...
Mary Gwen Fayram
Jan 1, 2010
Mary Gwen Fayram died Friday, January 1, 2010 of a heart attack at UW Hospital in Madison. Â Members of her family were present including her sons David J. and Richard R. Fayram, their wives Marilyn J. Fayram, and Elizabeth S. Fayram, and her grandchildren, Andrew H. Fayram, Abbie F. Pon and her husband Craig, Nathan J. Fayram, and Justin...
Tamerra 'Tammy' K. Kail
Dec 31, 2009
Tammera Tammy' Keri Kail, age 46, passed away unexpectedly in Madison on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Â She was born in Madison on September 16, 1963, a daughter of Charles A. and Joanna N. (Stai) Nelson. Â On June 11, 1988, she married Scott Kail. Â Tammy loved her family and had many friends. Â She enjoyed outdoor activities, especially...
Linda Shanks Currier
Dec 31, 2009
Waunakee -- Linda Shanks Currier, after a brief courageous battle with cancer was called home by our Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1957 in Lake Delton to John and Genevieve (Squires) Shanks. Linda spent her early years working with her family running a successful restaurant in Lake Delton along...
John Wright Harvey
Dec 31, 2009
John Wright Harvey, age 90, passed away on Thurs. Dec. 31, 2009. John served in the Navy throughout WWII and is a survivor of USS Atlanta. He was an assistant professor of music at UW Madison for many years. John is survived by his loving wife, Jean and family; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held...
Sandra L. Linnerud
Dec 31, 2009
Sandra Lee Linnerud, age 68, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Skaalen Home. Â She was born in Wiota, WI on March 5, 1941, a daughter of Charles and Ethel (Sticksrude) Putnam. Â On June 18, 1960, she was united in marriage to Knute Linnerud in Monticello. Â Sandra worked at Skaalen Home for 34 years. Â She...
Margaret H. Breunig
Dec 30, 2009
Madison-Margaret H. ""Amama"" Breunig, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on March 20, 1925 to United States immigrants, her father Max Scharrer from Germany and her mother Anna (nee Geisler) Scharrer from Austria. Margaret met her future husband Herman ""Butch"" Breunig on the dance floor at the Riverview Ball...
William D. Leigh
Dec 30, 2009
William D. Leigh, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in Madison.  William was born on September 10, 1925 the son of Klyde and Myrtle (Kieffer) Leigh.  He was a building contractor who lived most of his life in Madison and the surrounding area.  William proudly served his country as a member of  ...
Marjory Holt
Dec 28, 2009
Madison - Marjory Holt, age 74, died on Monday, December 28, 2009 at the UW Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Michael J. and Myrtle Hynes. Marjory was united in marriage to Richard A. Holt on August 25, 1956 in Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend,...
Eleanore Judith Nygaard
Dec 28, 2009
Eleanore Judith Nygaard, age 95, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Â She was born on September 22, 1914 to the late John R. and Anna (Hanson) Myrold, baptized and confirmed by Rev. H.M. Hegge at First Lutheran Church, and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1932. Â She married Archie S. Nygaard on October 20,...
James E. Stevens
Dec 27, 2009
Verona - James E. Stevens, 68, left this world peacefully on December 27, surrounded by those he loved. Jim is survived by his wife Buffy, son Brad and his wife Susan and their children John and Bryn and son Chris and his wife Michelle and their children Brenna, Olivia and Camden. Jim is also survived by his two...
Ruth C. Hazard
Dec 27, 2009
Ruth Claudine Hazard (Josi) moved on to green pastures December 27, 2009. She was born January 14, 1923, to Christian and Rosella Josi (Thompson) in Deerfield, WI. She was the 4th and final child. Ruth graduated from high school June 3, 1941. After graduation from high school, she worked for her sister's husband in his grocery store in Cottage Grove. ...
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