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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.

Robert  Warmsley DeMott,  Jr.

Robert Warmsley DeMott, Jr.

Oct 21, 2009

Sun Prairie-Robert Warmsley DeMott, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Called Bob by his family and friends, Robert W. DeMott, Jr. was born in New York City on June 21, 1921 to Robert W. and Bertha (Fix) DeMott. He graduated from Duke University in 1947 with a degree...

Bernice  J. Zamzow

Bernice J. Zamzow

Oct 21, 2009

Marshall/Portage- Bernice Judith Zamzow, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1916 in Portage the daughter of Merton & Jennie (Larson) Van Wormer. Bernice was united in marriage to William Zamzow on November 9, 1935. Bill was the love of her life, as...

Anna Mae Ellen Wersland

Anna Mae Ellen Wersland

Oct 20, 2009

Anna Mae Ellen (Showers) Wersland, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton.   She was born in Stoughton on May 23, 1921, a daughter of Wallace and Anna (Alme) Showers.   Anna Mae graduated from Stoughton High School.   She was united in marriage to Ernest T. Wersland on March 24, 1945.  ...

Bertha  ""Bert"" Newel

Bertha ""Bert"" Newel

Oct 20, 2009

Bertha A. ""Bert"" Newel was born on August 11, 1915 in Madison, the daughter of   Laurent and Anna Marie (Dafflon) Kaeser.   On November 23,1939 she and Frank Newel were married at Holy Redeemer Church in Madison.   Bert worked in retail before starting a family.   Her sons, John and Bill, were born in 1944, and 1946.  ...

Barbara  Ann Stine

Barbara Ann Stine

Oct 19, 2009

Barbara A. Stine Madison--Barbara Ann Stine (Barb, Barbie), age 74, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at University Hospital surrounded by members of her family. Barbara was born in Baraboo on July 15, 1935, the daughter of the late Jeanette (Rueckert) Hornbeck and Richard Mauer. She was a graduate of Portage High School. Barb was united in marriage to Bennie...

Thomas  Edward Cleary

Thomas Edward Cleary

Oct 19, 2009

Thomas Edward Cleary, age 75, of Madison, died unexpectedly at home on Monday evening, October 19, 2009.   He was born on July 20, 1934 in Milwaukee, son of the late Peter and Myrine (Borchers) Cleary.              Tom attended school in Milwaukee, and was a graduate in broadcast communications of Denison University in Granville, Ohio.  After college he worked...

William  D. Miller

William D. Miller

Oct 19, 2009

William (Bill) Dingler Miller of Madison died on October 19, 2009 following a recurrence of bladder cancer. Bill was born on June 12, 1940 in Elmira, New York. Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Hamilton College, New York in 1962. He completed a Master's in French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1966 and received his...

Kathleen Jordan

Kathleen Jordan

Oct 19, 2009

Madison--Kathleen ""Casey"" Jordan, died peacefully at HospiceCare on October 19th after a three year battle with cancer. Casey was born on April 1, 1944 in De Kalb, IL, to Mary (Butler) Stabb and Clarence Connelly. Her family moved to Chicago in 1945 where she spent her childhood. After graduating from Mother McCauley High School in 1962, Casey moved to Madison to...

Carol  G Fox

Carol G Fox

Oct 19, 2009

Sun Prairie-Carol G. Fox, age 65, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Sun Prairie after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 8, 1944 in Richland Center, WI the daughter of Bernard & Norma (Nelson) Repsumer. Carol was united in marriage to Lyle O. Fox on February 17, 1973 at Our Savior's...

Howard  Wayne Olson  Sr.

Howard Wayne Olson Sr.

Oct 19, 2009

Windsor -- Howard Wayne Olson Sr., age 66, died on Monday, October 19, 2009, at his home in Windsor, Wisconsin. He was born on July 22, 1943, the son of Harold and Helen (Reinstad) Olson. Dad was a dedicated, self-employed owner-operator of Olson Plumbing for 30 years. He enjoyed going on gambling trips, playing cards, listening and dancing...

Scott  Eugene Lawyer

Scott Eugene Lawyer

Oct 19, 2009

Sun Prairie-Scott E. Lawyer, age 34, passed away at his home on Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born on March 16, 1975 in Madison. Scott was a 1993 graduate of Oregon High School. He was employed with H & H Electric in the sheet metal department and prior to that, worked for 10 years with Sub-Zero. Scott loved playing...

Ronald  Lawrence Giese

Ronald Lawrence Giese

Oct 18, 2009

Ronald Lawrence Giese, age 75, died on Sun. Oct. 18, 2009 at his home.   Ron was born on   June 28, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Lawrence F. C. and Maybelle (Windau) Giese. Ron was the youngest brother of four children, Lynn E. Giese, Gordon L. Giese, and Curtiss W. Giese (all deceased).     Ronald...

Thomas  Earl Rust

Thomas Earl Rust

Oct 17, 2009

MADISON- Thomas Earl Rust, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, at his residence. Tom was born October 13, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Cara and Ruth Rust. Tom enjoyed birding, cycling, model railroading, being the ""under gardener"" to Barbara, and long walks in the woods by the Arboretum. Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara; brother, Jim...

Janet  A. Miller

Janet A. Miller

Oct 16, 2009

Sun Prairie -- Janet A. Miller, 88, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died peacefully at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center of Madison, on Friday, October 16, 2009. She was the daughter of John and Alice Walbridge of Marshall, Wisconsin and born on October 14, 1921. She attended a one-room schoolhouse, Pierceville School, and graduated from Sun Prairie...

Laverne  R. Reek

Laverne R. Reek

Oct 16, 2009

 

Reek, Laverne R.

(Pulvermacher)

MADISON - Laverne R. (Pulvermacher) Reek 1921 - Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.

Laverne's family includes husband, William O. Reek (deceased 1944); children, Ron Reek (deceased), Bill Reek, Jackie (Reek) Clementi, (Phil Clementi); grandchildren, Phil (Karen Bell), Steve, Todd Clementi, Renee', Rhonda Reek; great-grandchildren, Vince, Chris Bell-Clementi, Crystal, Brittany Reek; great-great-grandchild, Avianna Rodriquez; parents, Arthur and Anna Pulvermacher (deceased); brothers,...

James  D. Zirkel

James D. Zirkel

Oct 15, 2009

James D. Zirkel passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2009. Jim was a bright star in our lives with positive energy and a big smile for everyone he knew and met. Jim was ""Mr. Can Do."" As husband, father and grandfather, he was ever the eternal optimist, bringing out the best in everyone. He brought an infectious joy of life to family, friends, and to...

Janice Mary Coe Reynolds

Janice Mary Coe Reynolds

Oct 15, 2009

Janice Reynolds Obituary   Madison - Janice Mary Coe Reynolds passed away peacefully Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Attic Angels Nursing Home at the age of 95.   Janice was born May 23, 19 14 , in Cashton , Wisconsin , daughter of Phoebe Lane Coe and Carl Coe.   Janice graduated from Cashton High School in 1930 at age...

Inaam  S. Najem

Inaam S. Najem

Oct 13, 2009

Inaam Najem, age 74, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. Born April 7, 1935, in Ain Anoub, Lebanon, she was the daughter of Shaheen and Amria Hemaidan. She was the second oldest of 14 children. She left home at an early age to continue her education in Jordan and Syria where she obtained a...

Sylvia  Tomash Root

Sylvia Tomash Root

Oct 13, 2009

Madison -- Sylvia Tomash Root passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Sebring Gardens in Madison. Sylvia was born November 4, 1917, in a Jewish shtetl in Russia, daughter of Noah and Malka Erhlich Tomash. In 1920, Sylvia and her family fled the pogroms of Russia and sailed across the ocean to settle in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sylvia met...

Shirley  J. Ossmann

Shirley J. Ossmann

Oct 13, 2009

Madison -- Shirley J. Ossmann, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital.   She now joins her beloved husband, Ken, who passed away three years before her.   Shirley June Wegner was born on February 12, 1922 in Prairie du Sac, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Emma (Preuss) Wegner.   When she was...

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