Obituaries
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.
Betty Jane Wade
Jan 28, 2010
Madison - Jane (Betty) Katherine Gavitt WADE died January 28, 2010, at the home of her son Dave and his wife Marleen Wade under the care of Hospice. Betty was born July 20, 1921 to Arthur W. and Katherine (White) Gavitt in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Austin High School and worked as a sales clerk at Madigan's...
Jeanette M. Diederich
Jan 27, 2010
Diederich, Jeanette M. Â MADISON/WAUNAKEE -- Jeanette M. Diederich, age 90, of Madison/Waunakee, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Waunakee Manor. Â She was born on September 3, 1919 to Joseph and Theresa Endres. Â Jeanette married Elmer O. Bube on June 5, 1947 and Elmer passed away on November 16, 1982. Â She married Meinrad Diederich...
Gretchen A. Ziebell
Jan 26, 2010
Gretchen A. Ziebell, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born September 15, 1916 in Wausau, the daughter of Clifford and Grace (Panabaker) Phelps.  Gretchen was united in marriage to Carl  G. Ziebell  in Wausau on July 15th, 1939.  They shared 65 loving years together.  ...
Sandra E. Anderson
Jan 25, 2010
Stoughton- Sandra E. Marthaler Anderson, age 58, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 after an extended illness. She was born in Beaver Dam on October 26, 1951, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Wendt) Marthaler. Sandi graduated from Beaver Dam High School. Along with her first husband, Tim Teichmiller, they owned and operated retail stores in Beaver Dam for...
Francisco Orlando Canto
Jan 25, 2010
If we are going to tell the story of life, then let us begin at the birth of Francisco Orlando Canto, during the year 1928 in the small town of Sagua La Grande, Cuba. For the first 34 years of his life, we have but fragments, photos forever capturing him at his cornerstones: Orlando as a child, standing with his...
Margaret J. Lanham
Jan 24, 2010
Meg passed away peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2010, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Larry; daughters, Margot, Rita and Grace; sisters, Patti (Art) Peterson and Nancy (Mike) Sheahan; brothers, Tim (Sally) Riordan, Jim (Kathy) Riordan and Dennis (Terry) Riordan; sisters-in-law, Connie (Richard) Allen and Carolyn Lanham; brother-in-law, Charlie (Theresa) Lanham; 24 nieces and nephews and 38...
Gerhardt R. Hillmer
Jan 23, 2010
Madison -- Gerhardt R. Hillmer, age 91, died peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at UW Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1918 in Sodus, Michigan to E. Walter and Martha Wietzke Hillmer. Gerhardt's greatest joys were his faith and his family. He was a scholar who loved literature, linguistics and music. As a parish pastor, he...
Bernadine L. Stout
Jan 23, 2010
Bernadine L. Stout, age 84, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 in Spring Green, surrounded by her family. She was born December 11, 1925, in Richland County, the daughter of James and Sarah (Sugden) Banker. Prior to her retirement in 1985, Bernadine had been employed by Oscar Mayer for over 29 years. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and reading. ...
Eleanor E. Griffith
Jan 22, 2010
Madison -- Eleanor E. Griffith, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the HospiceCare Facility with her loving family by her side. Â She was born on May 2, 19 19 in LaCrosse, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel (Madden) Campion. Â Eleanor was raised in and has been a lifelong resident of Madison . Â She...
Donna M. Kuntz
Jan 21, 2010
Stoughton- Donna M. Kuntz, age 58, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010. Â She is survived by four children, Peggy Jenson, Shawn (Samanthia) Kuntz, Steven R. Kuntz and Keith Nettum; four grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and relatives and friends. Â Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Betty Jenson; and a son, Jesse Nettum. Â ...
Vincent J. Endres
Jan 21, 2010
Waunakee - Vincent Joseph Endres, age 82, passed away on January 21, 2010, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, having never recovered from a fall 2 years earlier. Vincent was born February 13, 1927 to Helen Becker and Louis Endres in Waunakee, WI, the sixth of eleven children.
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Vincent met his future wife, Mary Joan Brinkman, on a...
Jean E. Forbess
Jan 21, 2010
Madison - Jean E. Forbess, age 82, died peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Walnut Grove Assisted Living Facility in Middleton after having been afflicted with Alzheimers for several years.
Jean Forbess was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on October 17, 1927, daughter of Carl and Elsie Johnson. She graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee in the class...
Dorothy Disrude
Jan 20, 2010
Madison- Dorothy Disrude, age 92, died quietly on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Sunny Hill Health Care Center. She was born in Stoughton on January 20, 1918 the daughter of Norwegian immigrants John and Hansina (Bothum) Olson. Dorothy enjoyed all things family and kept Norwegian traditions of food and art alive and well instilled in her family. She is survived...
George J. Buechner
Jan 19, 2010
WAUNAKEE - George J. Buechner, age 92, formerly of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center.
George was born April 23, 1917, the son of Michael and Mary (Hellenbrand) Buechner. George is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rosalia Ziegler. They were married in St. Bernard Catholic Church in Middleton, Oct. 2, 1940.
George...
McKinley J. Lukes
Jan 18, 2010
McKinley J Lukes, of Madison Wisconsin found his own finish line, January 18, 2010. Â Passionate, quick witted, intense, questioning, articulate, artistic, dramatic, piercing, brilliant -- Â loved and treasured by many. Â Born in Madison in 1986, an enthusiastic 2004 graduate of West High School and a 2008 honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire McKinley recently...
Vera Fannie Croner
Jan 18, 2010
VERA CRONER Â Madison - Vera Fannie Croner, longtime credit union executive, died Monday, January 18, 2010 in Madison. She was 89. Â Born in Stettin, Germany (now Poland) November 8, 1920, Vera was the only child of Max and Hedwig Croner, a German Jewish factory owner and his Gentile wife. She was just 10 years old when her school...
Kenneth Allen Buckley
Jan 17, 2010
Sun Prairie-Kenneth A. Buckley, age 88, passed away on January 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on Aug, 8, 1921 in DeForest the son of Albert & Mattie (Goodwin) Buckley. He was united in marriage to Helen Putnam on April 7, 1944. He was a veteran who served in WW II with the Army Air Corp...
Olaf 'Ole' Rustad
Jan 17, 2010
Olaf Ole' Rustad, age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â Olaf was born in Cottage Grove on February 18, 1927, a son of Martin and Johanna (Gyland) Rustad. Â He enlisted in the Navy on February 7, 1945 at the age of 17, and completed his boat training...
Don Allen Oberlander
Jan 17, 2010
Sun Prairie/Janesville- Don A. Oberlander age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on October 17, 1927 in New Ulm, MN the son of Henry & Huldah (Grussendorf) Oberlander. Don was united in marriage to Jean Klinder on July 14, 1951. He was a graduate of Owatonna, MN Senior High School,...
Kathleen A. Harms
Jan 16, 2010
Sarasota, FL / Madison, WI -- Kathleen A. ""Kathy"" Harms, age 73 was escorted by heavenly angels on Saturday, January 16, 2010, where God embraced her loving spirit and gave her the gift of eternal life. Â She was born on September 11, 1936 in Baraboo, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Neumann) Riley. Â In 1954, Kathy graduated from...
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