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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.
Anne W Herb
Jun 13, 2009
Madison - Anne W. Herb, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Oakwood Village West. Anne was born in Madison on December 16, 1921, the daughter of Robert C. and Maude (Miller) Williamson. When Anne was eight years old the family moved to Gainesville, Florida. Anne returned to Madison as a University of Wisconsin freshman and...
Margith Alice Danielson
Jun 13, 2009
Margith Danielson, 87, formerly of Ogema, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2009. A very private, wise, and independent woman, Margith loved her home and land, her family, and had a passion for books, especially history and great literature. Music was important to her and she played accordion in two bands in Illinois in her youth and first chair...
Littleton Connely Tuggle III
Jun 12, 2009
Stoughton-Littleton ""Conley"" Tuggle III, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Stoughton Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1954 in Madison the son of Littleton & Fayne (Matteson) Tuggle II. Conley was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.  He loved high seas adventures to foreign ports on cruise ships He was a...
Ellery Nehring
Jun 11, 2009
Cambridge-Ellery ""Bud"" Nehring, age 78 passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009. Private family services are scheduled. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society.
Elaine Adams Miller
Jun 11, 2009
Madison -- Elaine Adams Miller, age 78, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Fitchburg Hospice Care. Elaine was born Oct. 03, 1930 in Salem Massachusetts, the daughter of James Luther and Margaret (Young) Adams. She is survived by her husband Carol and her two sisters, Eloise Adams (Bethesda, MD) and Barbara A. Thompson (Berwyn, IL). Elaine was a...
Dorothy L. Heffernan
Jun 11, 2009
Madison -- Dorothy L. Heffernan passed away on June 11, 2009. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 19, 1920, the daughter of Henry and Adela Hillemann. She graduated from Sheboygan High School and obtained a degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee. Dorothy married her high school sweetheart, Nathan S. (Nat) Heffernan, on April...
Beverly J. Palmer
Jun 10, 2009
OREGON- Beverly J. ""Bevie"" Palmer, age 70, passed away in her own bed, surrounded by her loving husband, family, and friends on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. It was a peaceful parting after several grueling years of fighting four horrible cancers. Â Beverly was born on March 11, 1939 in Madison, a daughter of the late Arne and Tena (Severson) Bendickson....
LaVerne P. Bartel
Jun 9, 2009
MADISON- LaVerne P. Bartel, age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was a resident of Oakwood Village West for over two years. LaVerne was born November 13, 1929, in Reedsville, WI, to parents Herman and Leona (Fischer) Priebe.
She is survived by her cousins: Eldred (Leola) Priebe, LeRoy (Betty) Priebe, Willis (Connie)...
Ronald Richard Olson
Jun 9, 2009
Madison -- Ronald Richard Olson, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on July 14, 1935, the son of Bernard and Rose (Schobert) Olson. Ron graduated from Beaver Dam High School. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Geissler on...
Joseph John Meicher
Jun 9, 2009
 Joseph John Meicher, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.  Joe was a person of strong faith who enjoyed attending daily Mass as often as he could and often assisted in the services.  He was very committed to his family and he always brought a smile and laughter to...
Angeline B. Miller
Jun 8, 2009
Madison, Wisconsin / Brandenton, Florida - Angeline (Angie) B. Miller (Riley) 98 passed away peacefully on Monday June 8, 2009 in Bradenton, Florida. Angie was born on November 5, 1910 to John and Mary Riley of Madison, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Lewis H. Miller on June 17, 1937. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1984....
Janet L. Danielson
Jun 8, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Janet Lee Danielson, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 8, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on December 8, 1932, the daughter of Joe and Bernice (Armstrong) Deaver in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Janet graduated from Viroqua High School and earned a rural teaching degree from Vernon County Normal. She later received...
Carolyn Boyd Seaver Rowe
Jun 8, 2009
Carolyn Boyd Seaver Rowe, age 84, passed away on Mon. June 8, 2009. Carolyn was born Dec. 27, 1924 in Albany, New York. Carolyn received her bachelor's degree in Physiological Chemistry from Smith College in North Hampton, Massachusetts and a master's degree in music from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She played the church organ, worked as a school aide...
Norman Arthur Opelt
Jun 8, 2009
Madison -- Norman A. Opelt, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Â He was born on December 6, 19 15 , the son of Arthur Max and Laura (Faber) Opelt in Lynn , Wisconsin . Â Norm grew up on the family farm at Neillsville , Wisconsin . Â As a freshman...
Shannon Kathleen Kleinmaier
Jun 7, 2009
Madison -- Shannon K. Kleinmaier, age 38, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the HospiceCare Facility in Fitchburg following a two year battle with colon cancer. Â She was born on December 20, 1970 in Manitowoc, WI, the daughter of Ron Balzan and Kathy Nemec. Â Shannon graduated from the UW-Madison in...
Noranna ""Nan"" C. Lisi
Jun 7, 2009
Noranna C. (Trauba) Lisi, age 87, died of natural causes on June 7, 2009 at her residence at Oakwood Village memory care center. Her husband of 61 years, Thomas D. Lisi, died in August 2007. Nan was born in Greenville, WI, the daughter of Rudolph and Wilhelmina Trauba. She was a graduate of the UW-Madison with a bachelor's degree in...
Christine L. Mayland
Jun 6, 2009
MADISON -- Christine ""Chris"" L. Mayland, age 58, passed away on June 6, 2009 at the UW Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Â Christine was born in Madison on February 26, 1951 to Arthur and Kathleen Mayland. Â Â Â Â It has been said that God puts some people on this earth to teach others. Christine was one of these. She taught...
Doris V. Kluever
Jun 5, 2009
Doris V. Kluever, age 93 of Stoughton, passed away at home on Friday, June 5, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Â She was born on November 20, 1915 in Madison, a daughter of Oscar and Verena (Dickens) Serstad. Â She married her high school sweetheart, Ray Kluever, on December 2, 1933, in Freeport, Illinois. Â They graduated together from...
LaVerne F. Slinde
Jun 5, 2009
Slinde, LaVerne F. LaVerne F. Slinde, age 87, passed away at his home in Stoughton on Friday, June 5, 2009. Â He was born in Stoughton on May 22, 1922, a son of John and Stella (Burthe) Slinde. Â LaVerne graduated from Stoughton High School and served his country in the Army during WWII. Â On November 12, 1943, he...
Richard M. Caro
Jun 4, 2009
Richard (Dick) M. Caro  Madison - Richard (Dick) M. Caro, age 90, of Madison, died June 4, 2009 at the Capitol Lakes Health Center.  Dick was born in New York City, the son of Irving and Lillian Caro.  He married Peggy in 1945 and had four children, Richard Jr., Cathy, Peter and Patricia.  They lived in...
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