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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.

Augustine J.R. Kang

Augustine J.R. Kang

Aug 22, 2009

    Madison -- Augustine J.R. Kang, age 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Hospice with his family by his side from complications from a stroke.  He was born on October 8, 1923 in Pyung-nam, Korea, the son of Hyun-Beom Kang and Chang-Ok Kim.  He grew up in Chinnampo, in what became North Korea and fled...

Carolyn  Farr Gaebler

Carolyn Farr Gaebler

Aug 21, 2009

Gaebler, Carolyn Farr   MADISON- Carolyn Farr Gaebler, wife of the Rev. Max D. Gaebler, died early Friday, August 21, 2009, at her home in Oakwood Village Retirement Community in Madison.   Born in Indianapolis in 1922, she grew up in Glencoe, Illinois.   She attended Western College for Women in Miami, Ohio, graduating in 1944.   She pursued graduate...

Audrey Boyd

Audrey Boyd

Aug 21, 2009

MADISON- Audrey Boyd, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2009, after a brief illness. She was born August 12, 1911 in Madison to parents Louis and Otillia (Hofmann) Goodman. Audrey attended St. Bernard's Grade School and graduated from Madison East in 1929. On March 23, 1934, she married Paul D. Boyd and they were married over 60...

Jack  R. Logan

Jack R. Logan

Aug 21, 2009

DeForest -- Jack R. Logan, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009, at Oakwood Village East in Madison. He was born on September 20, 1918 in Corsicana, Texas, the son of Milburn Sproul Logan and Josephine Behland Logan. Jack married the former Laura A. Bresch on August 17, 1940. He served as a Corporal in the...

Paul  Gabriel Brumley

Paul Gabriel Brumley

Aug 19, 2009

Brumley, Paul Gabriel

EVANSVILLE- Paul Gabriel Brumley, age 17, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, following a prolonged battle with bi-polar disorder. Paul was born July 10, 1992, in Madison, WI to parents Monte and Terry (Heavner) Brumley. He previously attended Evansville High and was home schooled for his junior year. Paul was a gifted...

Leonard  J. Schuett

Leonard J. Schuett

Aug 18, 2009

Leonard J. Schuett, age 96, passed away on Tues. Aug. 18, 2009. He was born in Elgin, Ill. on Sept. 20, 1912. Leonard served in the Army in the Pacific Campaign during WW II. Leonard was a sign writer in Madison for over 50 years and active with St. Bernard's Catholic Church on Atwood Ave. Leonard is survived by his...

Bonita  Lou Bogle

Bonita Lou Bogle

Aug 17, 2009

Bonita Lou Bogle peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Monday, August 17th, 2009. She was born to Bonita G. and George A. Lacey in Des Moines, Iowa, October 2, 1929. She graduated from Lincoln High School, attended Western College for Women in Ohio, and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines with a degree...

Warren ""Lammy"" L. Lamm

Warren ""Lammy"" L. Lamm

Aug 16, 2009

MADISON- Warren L. ""Lammy"" Lamm, age 91, died on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at HospiceCare. He was born on March 8, 1918 in Freeport, Illinois. With his partner Shorty, he established The Brathaus at State and Frances Streets in 1953. Lammy was a life member of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church....

Gaynol  Sharon Droster

Gaynol Sharon Droster

Aug 16, 2009

Gaynol S. Droster   Janesville, Baraboo, MadisonGaynol Sharon Droster, age 70 passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009 in Janesville. Gaynol was born on August 6, 1939 in Muskegan, Michigan the daughter of the late Edward ""Jack"" and Dorothy (Coleman) Banner. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1958 and Madison Business School in 1963. She was employed by the...

Angela  Karen Zimmerman

Angela Karen Zimmerman

Aug 16, 2009

FITCHBURG- Angela Karen Zimmerman, age 49, passed away at HospiceCare in Fitchburg due to complications of breast cancer. She was born in Madison, WI and attended West High School, UW-Platteville, MATC and Edgewood College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Commercial Art and a BA Degree in Elementary Education. She was on the dean's list at Edgewood and subsequently...

Robert  Joseph Kay

Robert Joseph Kay

Aug 16, 2009

Robert Kay of Verona, Wisconsin, age 75, died August 16 after a courageous battle with cancer.   Bob is survived by his wife of 51 years, Inger Boethius, his children Robert Jr, Tim, Peggy, Peter, David and Chris and his grand-children Grace, Lucy, Emily, Anna, Hannah, Muriel, Ava, Lukas, Scout, Eleanor, Lance and Linus and his brother Paul Tarsus Kay....

Kenneth  R. Crooks

Kenneth R. Crooks

Aug 15, 2009

Fort Atkinson - Rev. Kenneth R. Crooks, age 61, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009 of leukemia. He was born in Chicago on December 2, 1947, the son of the late Norman Crooks and Virginia (Stone) Crooks. Ken grew up in LaGrange, IL and graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange in 1966. He graduated from the University...

Edwin Kubler

Edwin Kubler

Aug 14, 2009

Edwin Kubler passed away quietly in his home in Verona on Friday, August 14th. He was 89 years old. A resident of Madison since 1966 Ed was born and raised in Streeter, North Dakota. As a young man Ed was engaged in farming near Streeter with his family. He entered military service in May 1942. During WWII Ed served in...

Michael  James Kiersten

Michael James Kiersten

Aug 14, 2009

Michael J. Kiersten, age 32, died unexpectedly Friday, August 14, 2009 in Madison.  He was born January 4, 1977, in Columbus, the son of David and Cheryl (Keiner) Kiersten.     Survivors include his parents, sister Shunnett  (Chris) Martin, niece & nephew Ashley & Caden Martin, grandmother Phyllis Kiersten, grandfather Francis Keiner, and many aunts & uncles.   A memorial service will...

Leone  K. Babler

Leone K. Babler

Aug 13, 2009

Leone K. Babler, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at her home.   She was born the daughter of Fred and Hilda (Olson) Krueger on May 24, 1920 in Winchester, WI.    At the time of her mother's death in 1930, Leone went to live with her aunt Lynda in Madison, where she attended Dudgeon Junior...

James  H. Jaehnig

James H. Jaehnig

Aug 13, 2009

Fitchburg - James H. Jaehnig passed away on August 13, 2009, at HospiceCare, Inc., in Fitchburg. He died of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

He was born on August 14, 1926, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, son of Rudolph H. and Erna A. (Baryenbruch) Jaehnig. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers and served in the United States Navy...

Alice McCarthy

Alice McCarthy

Aug 13, 2009

McCarthy, Alice Stoughton- The Biography of a Teacher- Alice McCarthy, age 92, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2009.   She was born Mary Alice McCarthy on September 24, 1916, on the family farm in the Town of Porter, Rock County, to Charles F. and Mary (Farberg) McCarthy.   She was the 3rd of nine children.  ...

Charles  B. Cameron

Charles B. Cameron

Aug 13, 2009

Charles B. Cameron, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 13, 2009 in a Madison hospital.  He was born October 23, 1933, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Donald and Bess (Barton) Cameron.   After high school, Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  While serving in the Navy in Florida he contracted polio, and was...

Karibell Peterson

Karibell Peterson

Aug 12, 2009

Karibell ""Kay"" Peterson, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 following a brief illness.  Karibell was born on October 23, 1918 in Basswood WI, the daughter of Willie H. and Ruth (Callaway) Anderson.  On August 9 1941, she married Guy Peterson.  She attended Soldiers Grove High School, graduated from Platteville Teachers College, and later taught in a one...

Ruth  A. Kittleson

Ruth A. Kittleson

Aug 12, 2009

Ruth A. Kittleson, age 91, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Wednesday, August 12, 2009.   She was born in the Town of Pleasant Springs on June 17, 1918, a daughter of the late Albert and Amanda (Dahle) Simonson.   On January 21, 1935, she was united in marriage to Gerhard Kittleson in McFarland.   She was a...

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