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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.
Fred H. Rogers
Dec 10, 2009
MADISON ROGERS, FRED H. Fred H. Rogers, age 93, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 in his home.  He was born September 5, 1916, in York Township, WI, the son of Fred and Winifred (Pierce) Rogers, Sr. Prior to retiring, Fred had been employed in the City of Madison Streets & Sanitation Department and MSCR for over 30 years.  Prior to...
Leslie A. Morrison
Dec 9, 2009
Stoughton- Leslie A. Morrison, ""Hoot"", age 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Boaz on November 10, 1907, the son of Hugh and Mary (Brill) Morrison. On April 19, 1952 Leslie married Evelyn Baldock in Janesville. She preceded him in death in 2000. Leslie worked for Gisholt Machine for many years retiring...
Olli Ferdinand Kaarakka
Dec 9, 2009
Olli F. Kaarakka, MD, age 85, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Olli was born in Helsinki, Finland on January 1, 1924, the son of the late Olavi and Paula (Oksanen) Kaarakka. During his childhood school-years, he was a competitive cross-country runner and skier, and spent a lot of time outdoors in the Finnish woods. He...
Robert Arthur Medenwald
Dec 9, 2009
Pleas Madison/Reedsburg -Robert Arthur Medenwald, age 85, died peacefully on December 9, 2009 in Madison , Wisconsin . Â He was born in Reedsburg , Wisconsin on July 1, 19 24 . Â He studied at St. Peter's Lutheran School , Reedsburg High School , and at age 16 entered the University of Wisconsin - Madison . He interrupted his...
Ingvald P. Phillips
Dec 8, 2009
Stoughton- Ingvald P. Phillips, age 96, died on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Skaalen Home Chapel, 400 N. Morris Street, with Rev. James Koza officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 11:00 AM until...
Edward Eugene Abernathy
Dec 7, 2009
 Edward Eugene ""Gene"" Abernathy was born February 8, 1923 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Edward was the only child of Georgia Williams and Fred Abernathy. He passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 in Sacramento, California. Edward will continue to live eternally with the Lord and in the hearts of family and friends. He was married to Rose Lee Matthews Sims,...
JoAnn C. Orfan
Dec 7, 2009
Sun Prairie - Jo Ann C. ""Jo"" Orfan, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7th, 2009. Jo Ann was born in York, Nebraska, the daughter of Joseph and Sente (Aden) Schroeder. She graduated from Ulysses High School in Ulysses, Nebraska and from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. She lived in Lincoln, Nebraska; Cedar Rapids and Davenport, Iowa; and...
Shirley E. Speirs
Dec 7, 2009
Stoughton- Shirley E. Speirs, age 91, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009 at the Skaalen Home after a long term illness. She was born in Paterson, New Jersey on January 27, 1918 the daughter of Ralph and Mary ( Moore) Speirs. Shirley is survived by a niece, Sharon (Irvy) Barker and their granddaughter Trista Barker; and other relatives living...
Virginia Bremser
Dec 7, 2009
Virginia ""Ginny"" Bremser age 87, of Waunakee entered into eternal life, after a long and happy life, on Mon. Dec 7, 2009. The former Ginny Reitz was born on Sept 23, 1922 in Oconomowoc to Henry and Ella (Frank) Reitz. She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1940. She entered the Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing in 1942 and graduated...
W. Thomas Lamm
Dec 6, 2009
P Â Madison -- W. Thomas Lamm, age 60, beloved father, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, of natural causes, on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Â Tom was a gentle, loving and highly principled soul. Â He grew up in Middleton, Wisconsin in the 1950s and 60s, and was fond of noting that at different times his...
Beatrice ""Bea"" E. Lynch
Dec 6, 2009
Beatrice ""Bea"" E. Lynch, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Oakwood Meadows in Madison. Â She was born on April 20, 1917, the daughter of Norbert and Caroline (Faust) Endres in Madison. Â ""Bea"" was united in marriage to James P. Lynch on November 26, 1942 in Madison. Â She graduated from the University of...
Jacqueline Marie Peterson
Dec 6, 2009
Madison/ Waunakee -Jacqueline Marie Peterson, age 82 years died peacefully at her home in Waunakee on Sunday, December 6, 2009 and was welcomed home into the loving arms of Jesus her Savior. The former Jacqueline Franey was born on October 16, 1927 in Madison to John and Josephine (Kalscheur) Franey. She married Eugene Peterson on July 3, 1946 in Madison....
Jack B. Mitchell
Dec 6, 2009
Madison - The long good life of Jack B. Mitchell came to its inevitable conclusion Sunday December 6, 2009, exactly 98 years and 11 months after his birth in Oldham, Lancashire, England. At the age of one, Jack and his mother joined his father in Detroit Michigan, where he spent most of his youth and working life. He...
Myrinda Obrecht
Dec 5, 2009
Myrinda Obrecht, age 100, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at University Hospital in Madison. Â She was born in Lodi on January 26, 1909, a daughter of Norwegian immigrant parents, Thomas J. and Gertie (Thompson) Thompson. Â On April 7, 1930, she was united in marriage to James R. Obrecht. Â Myrinda was a humble woman of integrity...
Agnes Sylvia Zimmerman
Dec 5, 2009
Milwaukee/Waterloo/Marshall- Agnes Sylvia Zimmerman, age 88, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg of natural causes. She was born on December 31, 1920 in Milwaukee the daughter of Michael & Anna (Pawlinski) Urbaniak. Agnes was united in marriage to Gerald Zimmerman on March 14, 1942 in Milwaukee. She is survived by her loving husband, Gerald...
Robert P Bohn
Dec 5, 2009
Madison-Robert P. Bohn, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on May 15, 1922 and united in marriage to June Gustafson. Robert has been a longtime resident of Madison. He was a graduate of the University Of Wisconsin- School Of Engineering. Robert was employed for over 30 years with Wisconsin...
Constance ""Connie"" R. Rowe
Dec 5, 2009
Constance (Connie) Rebecca Clark Pfister Rowe, 93, of Middleton, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009, at University Hospital, Madison.     Connie had been in the hospital for just a day and had been in generally good health before that. Actually, for 93, she was in remarkably good health, using her walker to get around. She was on no prescription medications, taking a...
Leona M. Pulvermacher
Dec 5, 2009
Sun Prairie-Leona M. Pulvermacher, age 86, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 9, 1924 in Wauzeka the daughter of Purl & Shirley (Habel) Barrette. Leona was united in marriage to her husband of 56 years, John S. Pulvermacher on September 18, 1942. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Donald) Hart,...
Kaete Granick
Dec 5, 2009
Kaete Granick, devoted mother, sister, and wife, died peacefully in her retirement home in Madison, Wisconsin on December 5, 2009. She was born in Berlin, Germany on August 7, 1920 to Flora Karpen, a medical doctor, and Kurt Boenheim, an attorney. With her twin sister, Eva Hirsch, she was close all of their lives, and never stopped missing her after...
Fred Edward Lengfeld
Dec 5, 2009
Madison - Fred Edward Lengfeld, age 92, died on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Fred was born May 8, 1917 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Catherine Heilberger Lengfeld. In 1936, he earned his Eagle Scout award, Bronze, Silver and Gold Palms. He married Ida Jean Carollo in August 1956. They were married for 53 years. He received his...
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