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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.

Virginia  R. Heimerl

Virginia R. Heimerl

Sep 20, 2009

Virginia R. ""Ginny"" Heimerl, age 84, died on September 20, 2009 at Oakwood Nursing Home. She was born September 23, 1924 to Pauline Caston and Frank C. Heimerl Sr. Ginny attended Blessed Sacrament elementary school and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1942. Ginny spent her life devoted to the arts in the Madison area and developed into a renowned...

James  A. Ogbeide

James A. Ogbeide

Sep 19, 2009

James Ogbeide Sr., age 51, died as a result of an automobile accident on his way from work on Sat. Sept. 19, 2009. Originally from Nigeria, James worked for Velocity Express. James is survived by his wife, Lawrenta; children, twins, James Jr. and John, eight years old, and Christine, four years old, and many other relatives and friends. There will be...

La Verne Marshall Froseth

La Verne Marshall Froseth

Sep 19, 2009

Madison - La Verne Marshall Froseth, age 74, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Norwegian immigrants, Herman and Inga ( Anderson) on December 21, 1934. La Verne is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith; sister Joan (Richard Johnson); son Mark (Rose); son Scott (Carrie); former...

Bacia  Stepner Edelman

Bacia Stepner Edelman

Sep 19, 2009

MADISON , WI -- Bacia Stepner Edelman, an extraordinary potter-sculptor, mother, grandmother and friend, died at age 84 on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the HospiceCare facility in Madison , Wisconsin . Bacia's daughters Laurie Edelman, Judith Edelman-Green and Sarah Edelman Coyne, her sons-in-law Bernie Green and Tom Coyne, and her dearest friend Andree Valley surrounded her during her last...

Katherine  M. Coronna

Katherine M. Coronna

Sep 19, 2009

Katherine M. Coronna, age 90, passed away on September 19, 2009. Katherine was born in Madison on April 3, 1919 to the late Joseph and Angela LaBella.   A life-long Madisonian and an employee of the University of Wisconsin, Katherine was known for her love of travel, classical opera, and Italian cooking.   Those who knew her enjoyed her special...

Timothy  John Shirley

Timothy John Shirley

Sep 19, 2009

Timothy John Shirley, age 50 passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Timothy was born on July 7, 1959, the son of Marion Shirley and Lena Ihle. Tim married Pat Hebel on October 5, 1985 near Poynette, WI. Tim was full of life. He enjoyed good music, good friends, and good times. Poetry was his passion. Camping, downhill skiing and...

Robert  L. Greig

Robert L. Greig

Sep 19, 2009

Robert L. Greig, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.   He was born in Stoughton, August 19, 1923, a son of Alexander M. and Selma (Torgerson) Greig.   When Bob graduated from the Stoughton High School in 1942 he worked as a tool room machinist at Gisholt Machine, Madison, Wisconsin. Gisholt at...

Sarah  ""Sally"" Jenkins

Sarah ""Sally"" Jenkins

Sep 19, 2009

Sarah ""Sally"" Jenkins passed away due to causes related to Alzheimer's disease on September 19, 2009 at Hospice, surrounded by her immediate family. Sally's lifelong commitment to defending the environment defined her professional career and personal interests. A Life Member of the Sierra Club, she enjoyed long walks with her dogs, gardening, bird watching , nature photography, and working to...

Dorothy Lacy

Dorothy Lacy

Sep 18, 2009

Stoughton- Dorothy Lacy, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital.  She was born on March 30, 1922, the daughter of Arthur and Jane (Gorman) Lacy.  Dorothy was employed at Oscar Mayer for 37 years.  She enjoyed traveling, reading and knitting.  Dorothy is survived by her sister, Mary Thompson of McFarland; and many nieces and nephews. ...

Glen  D. Gustafson

Glen D. Gustafson

Sep 18, 2009

Madison -- Glen Gustafson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2009 at University Hospital .   He was born on October 21, 19 21 in Hanley Falls , Minnesota , with his family moving to Minneapolis , MN as a child so he could attend public schools. As a young child Glen was involved with the Boy...

Arist  K. Christ

Arist K. Christ

Sep 17, 2009

MADISON- Aristidis K. Christ, age 85, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Meriter Hospital. He was born March 14, 1924, in Grania, Greece, to parents Kosta and Agatha Christou. Once he finished school, he went into the Greek Army as a Captain and fought during the Communist Uprising for his home on Mt. Olympus, for his family and for his...

Garr  J. Burt

Garr J. Burt

Sep 17, 2009

Madison , WI/Bellevue, NE - Garr Jacob Burt, age 95 passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the HospiceCare Facility in Madison, Wisconsin.  He was born June 9, 1914, in his parents' home in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the son of Alexander Garr and Olive (Heuser) Burt. He was educated in the Louisville Public schools and graduated...

Joseph  Xavier Gower

Joseph Xavier Gower

Sep 16, 2009

MADISON- Joseph Xavier Gower, age 44, departed this life on September 16, 2009, peacefully at home after a long illness. He was born July 28, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents James W. and Mary Lou (Newel) Gower. Joe attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from West High School in 1983. He was a lifetime member of Blessed Sacrament Church...

Norma  L. Starkweather

Norma L. Starkweather

Sep 15, 2009

FITCHBURG- Norma Leora (Shroyer) Starkweather, age 97, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009. She was born November 25, 1911, in Marshall, MI to parents Harvey H. and Grace (Brewer) Shroyer. Shortly after her birth she moved with her family and grew up in Mishwaka, Indiana. Norma met Walter Starkweather in 1928 and they were married March 3, 1931. Together they moved...

Marvin  C. Hawkinson

Marvin C. Hawkinson

Sep 15, 2009

Stoughton- Marvin C. Hawkinson, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at the Stoughton Hospital on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.  He was born in Stoughton on March 2, 1936 a son of the late Lyman Sr. and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson.  Marvin was a graduate of the Stoughton Schools.  He was a life long member of the First Lutheran Church of Stoughton and...

Walter  L. Ast

Walter L. Ast

Sep 15, 2009

WAUNAKEE -- Walter L. Ast, age 76, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 , at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg from a rare disease.   Walter, born on December 20, 19 32 in Dodgeville to Walter and Florence (Cutler)   Ast, was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1951. He had a...

Lucy  P. Nehrenz

Lucy P. Nehrenz

Sep 15, 2009

Cottage Grove--Lucy P. Nehrenz died on September 15, 2009 at the age of 104. She was born Lucy O. Polodna and was raised in the rural Prairie du Chien area with her four sisters and two brothers. Her husband, Percy, died in 1964 and her closest relatives are nieces and nephews: Eugene Mara of Oak Creek, Arnold Mara of Prairie...

Betty  Morgan Spradling

Betty Morgan Spradling

Sep 14, 2009

Betty Morgan Spradling, 93, died peacefully September 14, 2009 in hospice at Madison, Wisconsin.     Born December 22, 1915 in Ridgeway, Wisconsin to Edith (Fairbanks) Morgan and Chester Pond Morgan, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in February of this year, her parents, an older brother, Philip Fairbanks Morgan, and a grandson, Eric David Spradling.  ...

Ernest  William Roseke

Ernest William Roseke

Sep 14, 2009

Ernest William Roeske, age 102, passed away peacefully on Mon. Sept. 14, 2009. He was born on Sept. 3, 1907 in Richford Wis. Ernest was employed by Borden Dairy for many years. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and a Member of XYZ. Ernest is survived by his niece, La Verne Alme and nephew Duane (Muriel) Roeske and...

Mildred Smith

Mildred Smith

Sep 14, 2009

Mildred ""Millie"" Smith, age 74, passed away on Mon. Sept 14, 2009. Millie was born in Freistadt ( Mequon) to Gerhard and Edna (Stern) Wetzel on Sept. 7, 1935. She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Freistadt and active there for several years. Millie later moved and joined St. Paul's Lutheran in Grafton where she worked for Tecumsech Products. Millie...

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