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.
Richard L. Chandler
Jan 6, 2010
Madison / Lodi -- Richard L. ""Dick"" Chandler, age 72 died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at HospiceCare. He was born April 28, 1937 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of Fred and Mildred (Browning) Chandler. Dick graduated from Drake University. After he and Kathy (Mullen) were married, he joined I.B.M., where he worked for 26 years. After...
Nancy Theresa Wilhelm
Jan 6, 2010
Nancy Theresa (Sanfillippo) Wilhelm, age 85, passed away in her sleep at home on Jan. 6, 2010. Nancy was born on Dec. 28, 1924 to Salvadore and Marie (Armaro) Sanfillippo, one of 14 children. She married Dr. Carl F. Wilhelm on May 14, 1960; he preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1966. Our darling Nancy was a very charitable...
Hermann J. Krebs
Jan 6, 2010
Hermann J. KrebsHermann J. Krebs, age 87, passed away on January 6, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. He was born on July 11, 1922 in Dorsten, Germany, the son of the late Josef H. and Magdalene Krebs. Hermann was a Madison resident for 49 years. During this time he was a self-employed upholsterer and taught for Fox Lake Correctional Institute. He...
Mary Ann Boyle
Jan 6, 2010
Mary Ann Boyle  Madison -- Mary Ann Boyle, age 78 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in the Haven at the Attic Angels Place.  She was suffering from Alzheimer's disease for the last several years.  Mary was born on November 16, 19 31 of Peter and Martha Meffert of...
Ruby L Veland Erdman
Jan 6, 2010
STOUGHTON-EVANSVILLE-Â Â Â Ruby L. Veland Erdman, age 88, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at a Madison Hospital. She was born on January 8, 1921 in Cambridge, WI a daughter of the late Olaf and Nelia (Nelson) Selvog. Ruby was first married to Hjalmer Veland, who preceded her in death in 1969 and later married Harold Erdman, who preceded her in...
Ely Francis
Jan 5, 2010
Sun Prairie -- Ely Francis, age 90, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on August 21, 1919 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Fred Fargo and Elizabeth Jane Ely. In track in high school, Ely was Wisconsin State Champion in the half mile and mile and set school records...
Jean Peters
Jan 5, 2010
Madison - Jean Peters, age 84, died at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Tues. Jan. 5th, 2010 , after a struggle with Alzheimer's and a sudden illness. Â She was born Jean Alice McWilliams on May 30th 1925 in Rochester MN , to Marie (nee Vaas) and Dr. Burr McWilliams. Â The family moved to Madison shortly after her birth, where...
Chester M. Johnson
Jan 5, 2010
Stoughton- Chester M. Johnson ""Chet"", age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born in Madison on September 10, 1934, the son of Magnus and Bertha Johnson. Chet graduated from the Stoughton High School. He served in the U.S. Army from January 1954 until January 1957, with most of his time spent...
Elizabeth Cora Ryan
Jan 4, 2010
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Elizabeth (Betty) Cora Ryan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born to Harry J. and Edith Odell Ryan on June 26, 1916 in Independence, Iowa.
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Betty worked as an educator of many grades after her graduation from Oneida, Iowa High School and Lenox College, Iowa....
Alice E. Schulthess
Jan 4, 2010
Madison - Alice E Schulthess,(nee Cashel), age 90, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1919 in Minneapolis, daughter of Morris and Francis Cashel. Her family moved to Madison where she attended Blessed Sacrament grade school, West High School, and was a 1941 graduate of the...
Margaret L. Taylor
Jan 4, 2010
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Margaret L. Taylor, age 95, of Sun Prairie died Monday, January 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.
She was born in the Town of York in Dane County to Fred and Ida(Werner) Luther on August 2, 1914. She spent her early life on their farm where she attended Lone Oak Rural School. Upon graduation she attended Marshall High School....
David George Hope, Jr.
Jan 4, 2010
David G. Hope, Jr.David George Hope, Jr., age 61 passed away suddenly on January 4, 2010 in Madison. David was born in Milwaukee on May 16, 1948, the son of the late David G. and Edith Rose (Hertzfeld) Hope, Sr. Â He was united in marriage to Penny Leavitt. David enjoyed camping, road trips, music, animals-especially cats, and Harleys. He was...
Danny Skolaski
Jan 3, 2010
Danny L. Skolaski, age 46, died Sunday, January 3, 2010 in his home. He was born January 23, 1963, in Madison, the son of Paul and Madge (Bingham) Skolaski. He was employed by Jack Links in New Glarus. Danny had a passion for hunting and fishing, enjoyed rock music and most of all, spending time with his son, Dustin.  ...
Isabelle Peterson
Jan 3, 2010
H. Isabelle Peterson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 03, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Sarasota Florida on January 9, 1927, a daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Overn) Wene. Â Isabelle graduated from Stoughton High School and was the valedictorian of her class. Â On September 8, 1946, she was united in marriage...
Lyle Iver Christopherson
Jan 3, 2010
Lyle Iver Christopherson, age 66, died in a tragic automobile accident in Stoughton on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Â He was born in Stoughton on May 29, 1943, a son of the late Iver and Arlene (Hanson) Christopherson, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Â Lyle was united in marriage to Kayoko Goto in August of 1976. Â He...
John R. Fauerbach
Jan 3, 2010
Lodi/Sauk Prairie - John R Fauerbach age 85 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at John D Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.
He was born in Madison on October 7, 1924 to Karl and Mildred (Pribnow) Fauerbach. John graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1942. He served in the US Army from March 1943 until December...
Christopher A. Marschman
Jan 2, 2010
Christopher A. Marschman of Sun Prairie, age 42, passed to his eternal home with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, surrounded by loving family and friends. Christopher was born on May 10, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Dennis and Virginia (Rachoner) Marschman. He was a graduate of Waukesha South High School, attended...
Neil J Williams
Jan 2, 2010
Madison/Edgerton -Neil James Williams passed away on January 2, 2010 at Meriter Hospital after a courageous battle with Lupus. He was born on July 22, 1973 in Sauk City. He has been a lifelong resident of the Madison area. In 1992, he graduated from Madison East High School where he starred on the Purgolder football team as quarterback. He is...
Sophie Sweet
Jan 2, 2010
Madison / Chandler, Arizona - Sophie Sweet, age 85, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 in Chandler, Arizona following a lengthy illness. Sophie was born January 15, 1924, the youngest child of Hyman and Ida Lessack of Chicago, Illinois. Â Sophie resided in Wisconsin most of her life, first in Beaver Dam and then in Madison. She shared her love...
James Dobrient
Jan 1, 2010
Madison - James Dobrient, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Friday January 1, 2010 at Meriter Hospital. James was born on September 22, 1944 to Walter and Kathleen (Webber) Dobrient in Shorewood, WI. He attended Shorewood High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. James served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of...
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