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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.

James  F. Johnson

James F. Johnson

Sep 14, 2009

McFarland- James F. Johnson, age 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, September 14, 2009 at his home.  He was born in Madison on July 18, 1951, the son of John and Margaret (Stanschus) Johnson.  J.J. enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a helicopter support member and a gun chief on a Huey.  He flew 1000 hours...

Lorraine  R Drury

Lorraine R Drury

Sep 13, 2009

Lorraine R. Drury, age 77, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital, Sunday, September 13, 2009 following   a brave, valiant battle with cancer.   She was born June 22, 1932, the daughter of Earl and Allene (Anderson) Ray, in Richland Center.   She was united in marriage to the late Rollen D. Brown on July 7, 1950.   Together they...

Millicent  Coombs Freed

Millicent Coombs Freed

Sep 13, 2009

Millicent Coombs Freed, age 100, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on September 13, 2009. Millicent was born in Madison on October 4, 1908, the only daughter of Fred and Gertrude Wilder Coombs.   She attended Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison and graduated from Madison High School. She studied at the University of Wisconsin, where she was a member of...

Bernard  L. Brysh

Bernard L. Brysh

Sep 12, 2009

Madison -- Bernard L. ""Bernie"" Brysh, age 89, died on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Segoe Gardens Assisted Living. He was born on October 13, 1919 in Farrell, Pennsylvania, the youngest of five children of John and Louise Brysh. Bernie graduated from Farrell High School and John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. During World War II he served as a...

J.  Martin Wolman

J. Martin Wolman

Sep 12, 2009

J. Martin ""Murphy"" Wolman died Saturday in Boulder Colorado on the 66th anniversary of his wedding to Anne Paley Wolman. Anne died in 2004, and Murphy moved to Colorado a year later to be with his four children.

Murphy spent his entire professional career as a newspaperman at the Wisconsin State Journal, beginning in 1932 as a newsboy and retiring as...

Grace  M. Fass

Grace M. Fass

Sep 11, 2009

LODI -- Grace Marjorie Monagle Fass, age 93, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison on Friday, September 11, 2009. Grace was born on August 30, 1916 in Litchfield, Minnesota, the second of five children born to Marshall and Lillie (Johnson) McMonagle. Grace grew up on a farm near Lengby, Minnesota. After graduation from Foston High School, Grace...

James  M. Maddox

James M. Maddox

Sep 10, 2009

MADISON-James Michael Maddox passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at the age of 58 years.

He was born in Sydney, Nebraska on March 26, 1951, and graduated from DeForest High School in 1969. He returned to the UW -- Madison to study his favorite subject, American Western History in 2002.

Jim led a long and varied career, working on the...

Victor Edmund Dante Alighieri

Victor Edmund Dante Alighieri

Sep 10, 2009

Sun Prairie/Baraboo-Victor Alighieri, age 70, passed away on Thurs., Sept. 10, 2009 in Baraboo. Victor was born in Madison on March 3, 1939, the son of Frank and Jenny (Tortorice) Alighieri. Victor received his bachelors degree from the UW-Madison. He was employed as a loan officer. The past several years Victor had been residing in Baraboo and previous to that...

C.R.  Skip Johnson

C.R. Skip Johnson

Sep 9, 2009

Johnson, C.R. 'Skip' Stoughton- C.R. Skip Johnson, former boy wonder, passed away at HospiceCare in Fitchburg at age 81, on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.   He was born in Painted Post, NY on June 14, 1928, a son of Murray and Wilma (Reynolds) Johnson.   Skip served his country in the Navy, where he met his wife, Joan Lage.  ...

Karen  M. Johnson

Karen M. Johnson

Sep 7, 2009

Karen M. Johnson passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009, at the HospiceCare Center, in Fitchburg.   She was born on January 13, 1942, in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Irving W. and Bernice D. Moberg.   Karen was raised in Beaver Dam, Reedsburg, and Wisconsin Rapids where she was active in Girl Scouts, ballet and orchestra.   She attended...

Kathryn  K. Taplick

Kathryn K. Taplick

Sep 7, 2009

Middleton-Kathryn Kaeser Taplick, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2009 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, Wisconsin.     The daughter of Emil and Anna Kaeser, Kathryn was born in 1912 in New Glarus, Wisconsin, and was extremely proud of her Swiss heritage.  She graduated from New Glarus High School in 1930.  She attended the University...

Tony Lazewski

Tony Lazewski

Sep 6, 2009

Madison , Wis. -- Tony Lazewski, age 62, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at HospiceCare with his family by his side following a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born December 30, 19 46 in Antigo, Wisconsin , the son of Barney and Doris (Marx) Lazewski.   Tony graduated from Antigo High School and then obtained a...

Jean  H. Stevenson

Jean H. Stevenson

Sep 6, 2009

Jean H. Stevenson, age 85, passed away on Sunday September 6, 2009.   She was born on February 28, 1924 the daughter of William and Ethel (Joy) Sullivan.   She retired from the City of Madison Health Department where she was employed as a secretary for many years.   Jean is survived by her daughter; Pat Wilson, and sons Tom...

Iva  L. Klumph

Iva L. Klumph

Sep 6, 2009

Madison -- Iva L. Klumph, age 93, died on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on May 24, 1916 on a farm in Illinois, where she lived with her parents and 11 sisters and brothers. On March 16, 1936 Iva was united in marriage to Forrest Klumph, and together they lived on...

Gloria  B. Berman

Gloria B. Berman

Sep 5, 2009

Madison - Gloria B. Berman, age 83, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5th, 2009. She was born in Baltimore, MD on April 27th, 1926, the second daughter of David and Sara (Checkett) Berlin.   Gloria moved to Madison with her husband Al and family in 1960. She fell in love with the natural beauty,   people, and progressive politics of...

John  Richard Panke

John Richard Panke

Sep 5, 2009

Sun Prairie -- John Richard Panke, age 42, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on March 16, 1967, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Richard and Diane (Grosser) Panke. John grew up in the Sun Prairie area. He was an honors graduate...

Vern  L. Garton

Vern L. Garton

Sep 4, 2009

Stoughton- Vernon L. Garton, age 73, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born on November 14, 1935, the son of Raymond and Geneva (Shanks) Garton.  Vern served four years in the U.S. Army.  For 40 years he drove Semi Tractor Trailers.  Vern enjoyed fishing, family cookouts, gardening, traveling, yard work and quiet...

Kendrianna  Destiny King

Kendrianna Destiny King

Sep 4, 2009

MononaKendrianna Destiny King was born April 12, 2009. She was called home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her mother Correnda Edmund; father Kenny King; sister Anilah; brother, Anthony; 2 grandmothers; a grandfather; 4 aunts; 2 uncles; and a host of family...

Adrienne Grannis

Adrienne Grannis

Sep 4, 2009

Adrienne E. Grannis (nee Ely), age 87, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2009 following a brief illness.   She was born July 5, 1922 the daughter of Jay and Josephine (Hamline) Ely in Chicago.   Adrienne was raised in the Lake Forest Il. and Thomasville GA.    She was united in marriage to Captain William Given Grannis in October...

Charlotte  L Schwartz

Charlotte L Schwartz

Sep 3, 2009

Sunrise - October 30, 1923 Sunset - September 3. 2009 Madison, Age 85 years Passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Health Care Center where she lived the past 9 months of her life with her husband of 63 years and her ""roommate"" at her side. Charlotte was born on October 30, 1923, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Samuel Bender...

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