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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.
John Willard Earl
Jul 23, 2009
                                                                                                     Madison - John Willard Earl, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Madison after a short illness.  John, the son of George and Mary Katherine Earl, was born on July 26, 1923 in Fennimore, Wisconsin.  After graduation from Fennimore High School in 1941, he attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota until...
Ruth Itten Rhodes
Jul 22, 2009
Rhodes, Ruth I. Madison -- Ruth I. Rhodes, age 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 . She was born in New Glarus, WI on June 20, 19 18 , the daughter of John and Caroline Itten. She was baptized and confirmed at Swiss United Church of Christ. After graduating from...
Michael Gale Turner
Jul 22, 2009
Sun Prairie-Michael G. Turner, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at HospiceCare, Fitchburg, WI. Michael was born on September 23, 1963 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Norbert and Joyce (Beck) Turner. He found his soul mate and best friend when he met his future wife, Brenda Eckard. They were united in marriage in Duluth on...
Eloise Campbell Nichols
Jul 22, 2009
MADISON- Eloise Campbell Nichols, age 93, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born December 20, 1915, in Puunene, Maui, Hawaii, to parents Clarence and Addie (Dowdell) Campbell. Eloise is survived by her daughters, Louise Steinhauer of Denver, CO and Clare (Glenn Cushing) Nichols of Madison; grandchildren, Susan (David) Southwick of St. Albans, VT...
Paul R. Sundby
Jul 21, 2009
Paul R. Sundby, age 76, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Â He was born in Stoughton on September 10, 1932, a son of William C. and Henrietta (Johnson) Sundby. Â Paul served his country in the Army in the 8th division with the Occupation Troops in Berlin. Â He was an avid fisherman, hunter and bowler. Â He...
Sheila Scribner
Jul 21, 2009
Deer Creek - Sheila Scribner, 57, of Deer Creek, died unexpectedly on July 21, 2009 at UW-Madison Hospital and Clinics after a brief illness.
Sheila was born in Dallas, Texas on November 21, 1951 to Philip and Julia Long. Sheila was a longtime resident of Wisconsin sharing the past 28 years with the love of her life, Dennis E....
Marshall Parkinson
Jul 20, 2009
Madison-Mrs. Marshall (Elda) Parkinson, age 102, died Monday, July 20th at Oak Park Nursing Home in Madison. She was born on June 14th, 1907 in Green County, WI to Anna and Fred Willoughby. Elda worked at H.S. Manchester Department Store for 47 years, retiring as Credit Manager in 1979. Elda was an avid sports fan and a very dedicated Wisconsin...
Rollo DuBois Lange
Jul 20, 2009
Dr. Rollo DuBois ""Rolly"" Lange passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2009, surrounded by family. He was born on Jan. 23, 1921, in a farmhouse near Baraboo, and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1938. That year, unable to play foot ball due to injuries, he became team manager and watched as Baraboo went undefeated and was never scored...
Jean H. Haltvick
Jul 20, 2009
Jean H. Haltvick passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Capitol Lakes Pathways Rehabilitation Center in Madison after a short illness. Â She was 85. Â Jean was born on August 13, 1923 to Fred and Helen Hicks. Â She grew up in Madison, graduating from Madison East High School in 1942. Â She married Ernest Haltvick on September...
Dr. Franklin 'Fritz' Jasensky
Jul 18, 2009
FLAG  Dr. Franklin J. ""Fritz"" Jasensky  StoughtonDr. Franklin J. ""Fritz"" Jasensky, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born in Stoughton on February 13, 1922 the son of the late Frank and Athalia (Olson) Jasensky. Frank attended the Stoughton schools, graduating from the Stoughton High School in 1940. He furthered his education at the...
Howard Brown Hippman
Jul 18, 2009
Madison / Verona -- Howard Brown Hippman, age 68, died on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. He was born in 1941 in Rockford, Illinois to George and Gwenith Hippman.
His outstanding prep football talent at Rockford East High School earned him a scholarship at UW Madison, where he graduated with a BA in history...
Opal Boehm
Jul 16, 2009
MADISON Opal Marie Stentz  Boehm, age 86, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at HospiceCare, Inc., in Fitchburg, WI. She was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Newry, S.C., to James Marion Petit and Gerda Maria Thor Petit. Opal grew up in Detroit, Mich., and the east shore suburbs. She graduated from Lake Shore High School in St. Claire Shores in 1939....
Josephine Lutz
Jul 16, 2009
- Josephine Lutz died on July 16, 2009. Â She was born on July 18, 1921, in Stowe Township, PA, to Helena and Matt Beljan, the third of nine children, and married in 1944 to John F. Lutz. Â She is survived by her six children (Mark, Diana, Joan, Mary, Amy, and Holly), and four grandchildren (Matt, Sam, Ben, and...
Dennis G. Vols
Jul 16, 2009
Dennis G. Vols, age 59, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Â He was born in Princeton, IL on April 19, 1950, a son of Gilbert and Elsie (Versluis) Vols. Â He was united in marriage to Marijo Swanson on October 2, 1999 in Andover, IL. Â Dennis retired from LP sales at Frontier FS, and...
Marian J. Halpin
Jul 16, 2009
Marian J. Halpin, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2009.  Marian was born on May 26, 1917, the daughter of Dr. Dwight and Elizabeth ( Gotham) Moore, in Lone Rock, WI.    Marian was a loving and nurturing   wife and a mother, and unselfishly devoted her life to her family.  Her strong family values were...
Dale F. Doering
Jul 15, 2009
Stoughton- Dale F. Doering, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at home with his family by his side. Â He was born in Gratiot, WI on August 24, 1916, a son of Fred and Blanch ( Lund) Doering. Â On August 5, 1937, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Bancroft in Freeport, IL. Â Dale graduated...
Thomas Roger Johnson
Jul 15, 2009
Stoughton- Thomas 'Tom' Roger Johnson, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â He was born in Stoughton on April 16, 1948, a son of Roger M. and Marian O. (Moen) Johnson. Â Tom was a devout Christian man, and his church meant everything to him. Â He was an avid stock car racing...
Floriene Leola LaFleur
Jul 11, 2009
Madison -- Floriene L. LaFleur, age 84 passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009 .  She was born on April 17, 19 25 in Door County , Wisconsin , the daughter of William and Mathilda (Zitzow) Voeks.  Floriene loved  spending time in the outdoors, planting wild flowers and most of all taking walks.  She is survived by...
George A. Coburn
Jul 11, 2009
MADISON -- George A. Coburn, 67, died Saturday, July 1, 2009. Born in Jefferson, Iowa on March 8, 1942 to Melba L. and Edmund A. Coburn, George grew up in Des Moines where he graduated from North High School.
Pursuing a lifelong love of radio, George studied at Brown Institute in Minneapolis and began his career as a disc jockey in...
Eloise J. Gibson
Jul 11, 2009
Eloise J. ""Elly"" Gibson Madison/StoughtonEloise Josephine ""Elly"" Gibson, age 92, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Nazareth House. Elly was born on January 18, 1917 in Madison, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wilhemina ""Minnie"" (Neubauer) Cleven. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1934. Elly worked at various jobs well into her eighties including the years...
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