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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.

Leonard  R. Davidson

Leonard R. Davidson

Oct 3, 2009

Leonard R. Davidson, age 91, of Middleton passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg surrounded by his family. Leonard was born on July 22, 1918, in Amaranth, Manitoba, Canada, to Earl and Anna Davidson. At age six, he moved with his family to Wisconsin and settled on the northeast side of Madison. He...

Pamela  Ann Minzloff

Pamela Ann Minzloff

Oct 3, 2009

Pamela Minzloff, age 55, passed away on Sat. Oct. 3, 2009. There will be a Memorial Service for Pamela on Thurs. Oct. 8, 2009, at 5:00 p. m. at the FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY, 900 University Bay Dr. Madison.

Helen  S. Wagner

Helen S. Wagner

Oct 3, 2009

Helen S. Wagner, aged 97, died in Hollywood, Florida on October 3, 2009.   Helen Shapiro Wagner was born June 12, 1912 to Jacob and Rachel Shapiro in Sioux City, Iowa. She married Herman Wagner of Madison, Wisconsin on June 9, 1935. Herman was the owner of the Campus Soda Grill, a popular student haunt, on State Street with his...

Edward  A. Boyd

Edward A. Boyd

Oct 3, 2009

McFarland- Edward A. Boyd, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2009.  He was born on May 21, 1929 a son of the late Edward and Gladys (Vinje) Boyd.  Ed was in the Marines from 1946 to 1953.  He was united in marriage to Harriet Birdsall of North Carolina, they eloped and were wed in South Carolina.  Ed...

Julius Grunes

Julius Grunes

Oct 2, 2009

MADISON- Julius Grunes, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2009, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; children: Howie (Diane) Grunes, Mitch (Shari) Grunes and Mirian (Danny Einstein) Grunes; grandchildren: Noam, Andy (Karen), Tova, Danny and Ayelet Grunes and Emmaray and Tevan Einstein; siblings, Sam Grunes, Irving (Bunny) Grunes, Anne Kasow and Harold (Priscilla)...

Phyllis  Jean Asmus

Phyllis Jean Asmus

Oct 2, 2009

Madison -- Phyllis Jean Asmus, nee Sauer, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2009. She has joined her parents, her husband of fifty six years Bill and her sister, Katherine. Phyl and Bill raised two daughters, Enid and Beth. They made a close-knit family with Beth's husband Dan Torrison and their daughter, Erika Torrison. Phyllis is also...

George  E. Wood

George E. Wood

Oct 1, 2009

    Madison/Janesville -- George E. Wood Jr., age 81 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2009 .   He was born on August 27, 19 28 , the son of George E. and Georgia (Trotter) Wood Sr. George graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a masters in urban and regional planning and then began working for the...

Jack  E. Nissenbaum

Jack E. Nissenbaum

Sep 30, 2009

Madison -- Jack E. Nissenbaum -- age 88 passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at University Hospital.   He was born on November 27, 1920, the son of Abraham and Anna (Noro) Nissenbaum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.     Jack served in the United States Army, as a military police officer and infantryman.   He was stationed in Europe and...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Sep 30, 2009

MADISON- Bonnie R. Johnson, age 77, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Bonnie was born February 17, 1932, in Madison, to parents Richard and Violet (Larsen) Rynders. She attended Randall Elementary School and West High School before graduating in 1954 from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Medical Technology. While in college she met...

Ralph  Karl Kreutzer

Ralph Karl Kreutzer

Sep 30, 2009

Madison -- Ralph K. Kreutzer, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Avalan Assisted Living with his wife by his side.   He was born in 1922 in Athens , Wisconsin , the son of Andrew and Clara (Lueck) Kreutzer. Ralph served in the United States Air Force as a Flight Engineer, gunner on a B-24 heavy...

Mae  Marie Sweeney

Mae Marie Sweeney

Sep 27, 2009

Madison - Mae Marie (Musillami) Sweeney passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 3, 1950 to Frank and Jean (Delaney) Musillami.   She married Thomas Sweeney on April 16, 1977. Mae was a life-long Madison resident.   Her most treasured job was being mother to her three beautiful daughters,...

Harold  George Gall

Harold George Gall

Sep 27, 2009

Madison-Harold Gall passed away on September 27, 2009, at the age of 95, born to George and Minnie (Kowalke) in Baraboo, WI, in 1914.   Harold was a devoted husband of Esther (Lohr) for 61 years. His wife and infant son Douglas, his parents and sister Leola Krey, preceded him in death. Harold was a graduate of the University of...

Inez  Marie Pleus

Inez Marie Pleus

Sep 27, 2009

Inez Pleus, age 94, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009.   She was born July 17, 1915, in Sinnemahoning, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Tracy and Viola (Sapp) Berfield.   She moved to Rib Lake, WI with her family at the age of nine, and her stories of the move were very exciting.   Inez also lived in Medford, Merrill,...

James  C. Grogan

James C. Grogan

Sep 25, 2009

Madison - James Carswell Grogan, age 81, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, died early Friday morning, September 25, of pneumonia and congestive heart failure. A place had been reserved in heaven for Jim, a humble, kind and gentle man to the very end of his earthly journey. He was born on September 14,1928, to Marian (Campbell) and...

Phyllis  E. Everson

Phyllis E. Everson

Sep 24, 2009

Phyllis E. Everson, age 93 of McFarland, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Thursday, September 24, 2009.   She was born in Stoughton on July 21, 1916, a daughter of Peter and Bertha (Gulhaug) Johnson.   In 1942, she was united in marriage to Alfred Everson in Dubuque, Iowa.   Together, they farmed for many years.   Phyllis...

Geneva  S. Smith

Geneva S. Smith

Sep 24, 2009

MADISON   Geneva S. Smith, age 74, of Madison, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2009.   Geneva (nee Ceasar) was born on June 16, 1935 in Lexington, MS to the late Walter and Addie B. Ceasar.  She was educated in the Holmes County, MS public school system and moved to Madison, WI in 1958.    Geneva accepted...

Dolores  A. Schlueter

Dolores A. Schlueter

Sep 22, 2009

Schlueter, Dolores Deerfield -- Delores Schlueter, age 78 of Deerfield, passed away, peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.   She was born in Deerfield on February 27, 1931, a daughter of Roy and Gertrude (Green) Ward.   Dolores was united in marriage to Ralph Schlueter.   She enjoyed country music and loved spending time with her family,...

Sara  Nicole Havey-Clark

Sara Nicole Havey-Clark

Sep 21, 2009

Sara Nicole Havey-Clark died suddenly on Monday, September 21, 2009 as a result of a tragic car accident in the Town of Christiana.   She was born in Stoughton on February 9, 1979, a daughter of Dennis and Bonnie (Engsberg) Havey.   Sara graduated from Stoughton High School.   She was united in marriage to Shane Clark on April 10,...

Franklin Mann

Franklin Mann

Sep 21, 2009

Franklin Mann, age 83, died peacefully at Meriter Hospital September 21, 2009, surrounded by his family.   Franklin is survived by Frances, his wife of 62 years, brother Eugene (Judith), sons; Stephen (Genie), Paul (Diane), Jonathan ( Shari), and four grandchildren, Benjamin, Arielle, Scott, and Joshua Mann.   Franklin served in World War II as a member of the Army...

Helen Anderson

Helen Anderson

Sep 21, 2009

Helen R. Anderson, age 96 passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009. She was born on April 27, 1913 the daughter of Frank and Birdie (Banner) Ogle. She was born in Oklahoma and moved to St. Louis as a child. She was educated in the St. Louis public school system and Harris Teachers College. In 1948, Helen married Paul Anderson;...

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