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.
Brian Paul Smith
Nov 30, 2009
Brian Paul Smith died on Monday, November 30, 2009. Born May 24, 1958 in East St. Louis, IL, son of Stuart and Polly (Hendrick) Smith. Brian grew up in Loves Park, IL and was a 30 year resident of Madison. He was a published genealogist and an avid researcher of family history. He also enjoyed collecting books and had a...
Margaret Harried
Nov 29, 2009
Margaret ""Peggy"" Mary Fenton Harried, born June 17, 1926, passed away on November 29, 2009, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. While the cancer finally took her body, it never conquered her spirit, and she remained resolute in her fight against this dreaded disease. Margaret was assisted in this struggle by her husband and best friend of 65 years,...
Gordon P. Freese
Nov 29, 2009
Gordon Perry Freese, 93, died November 29 at Oakwood Village Retirement Community in Madison Wisconsin. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio, the son of Willard and Eugenie Prebble Freese, and grew up there, an only child. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Chicago, and he received his Master's degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell Graduate School of...
Shirley Joan Brill
Nov 29, 2009
Sun Prairie - Shirley Joan Brill (Ewing), of Sun Prairie, died on November 29, 2009. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on September 6, 1923, the daughter of Howard and Vivian (Herter) Ewing.
Shirley was raised in Milwaukee with her three sisters. She was bright and vivacious and excelled as a student, cellist, class valedictorian, and class play lead....
Harry E. Abendroth
Nov 28, 2009
MADISON  ABENDROTH, HARRY E.  Harry E. Abendroth, age 93, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 28, 2009 in his home.  He was born January 14, 1916, in Reeseville, the son of Emil and Helene (Steindorf ) Abendroth.  Harry graduated from Reeseville High in 1933.  Harry was a veteran  of the US Army, serving in the 103rd Infantry Division...
Geraldine C. Phillips
Nov 28, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Geraldine C. Phillips, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born in Madison, on May 13, 1927.
Geraldine is survived by her children, Pat (Bentzler) McCartney, Charlotte Buckeridge, Pam Packer, Floyd Johnson, Floyd Moe and Terry Phillips; 24 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.
Geraldine was preceded...
Dorothy M. Leslie
Nov 27, 2009
Stoughton- Dorothy M. Leslie, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Skaalen Home, in Stoughton, on Friday, November 27, 2009. She was born in Stoughton, on January 8, 1918, a daughter of the late Morris and Palma (Hermanson) Leslie. Dorothy graduated from Stoughton High School, in 1936, and furthered her education graduating from the UW-Madison, in 1940. Following her graduation,...
Arlene McNall
Nov 27, 2009
Arlene McNall, age 74, died November 27, 2009 after a long illness. Â She was born in Verona on Aug. 31, 1935 the daughter of Alfred and Matilda (Kalscheur) Strassman. Â Arlene was united in marriage to James A. McNall on August 21, 1954. Â Arlene worked for many years as a Crossing Guard for the Madison School District. Â ...
Rose Marie ""Dolly"" St. Louis
Nov 27, 2009
Rose Marie ""Dolly"" St. Louis, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born on March 6, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of the late Ernest and Josephine (Magnasco) Schuepbach. She married Donald St. Louis on November 16, 1998. Dolly was previously married to Thomas Dirienzo. She retired from H.P....
Roger N. Lecy
Nov 25, 2009
Madison- Roger N. Lecy, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Â He was born in Stoughton on October 2, 1944, the son of Mirth and Norma (Reinstad) Lecy. Â Roger graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963. Â He was drafted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. Â Roger worked...
Robert J. Schoonover
Nov 24, 2009
Stoughton- Robert J. Schoonover, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born on March 1, 1925 in Janesville, a son of Les and Gertrude (Thom) Schoonover. Bob was educated in the Janesville schools graduating from high school in 1942. He was married in Janesville to Teresa ""Tess"" Frank on June...
Mary Jean Gerlach
Nov 24, 2009
Madison - Mary Jean Gerlach (nee Hebenstreit) , 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at HospiceCare. Mary was born in Shullsburg, Wisconsin to the late J. Raymond and Bernadette Hebenstreit on July 6, 1920. She married John Glenn Gerlach on February 10, 1943. John preceded her in death in 1999 after 56 years of marriage. They...
Laura M. Roehlk
Nov 24, 2009
Laura M. Roehlk, age 87, died peacefully at her home in Fitchburg, WI, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. She was born on Nov. 27, 1921, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Fern and Jesse Sharp. She grew up in Elkader, Iowa. She graduated from Coe College with a B.A. in economics. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WW II. ...
Philip N. Stephenson
Nov 24, 2009
Madison - Philip ""Phil"" Stephenson, age 83, died November 24, 2009, of injuries sustained in an accident November 7. He was born February 26, 1926, the son of Joseph and Mary Stephenson. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1943 and maintained lifelong ties with many of his high school friends. After a brief service in the...
Milton ""Milt"" H. Lenz
Nov 22, 2009
Madison -- Milton H. Lenz age 91 passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Â He was born in rural Kaleva , MI on March 11, 19 18 the son Eliza (Wallace) and Emil Lenz. Â He grew up on a farm near Gotham , WI . In the 1930's Milt...
Robert W. Simmons Jr.
Nov 22, 2009
Madison - Robert W. (Bob) Simmons, Jr. passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the age of 76. He is survived by his mother Nell Chapman Simmons (100 years old), brother Frank Simmons (Jean), daughter Melanie Simmons, son Malcolm Simmons (Cynthia), son Duncan Simmons (Bonnie), daughter Victoria Simmons Rezko (Burt), eight grandchildren: Roberto, Heather, Brett, Spencer, Patrick, Rachel,...
Donald Joseph Voegeli
Nov 21, 2009
Donald  J.  Voegeli, age 89, well known Madison musician, Professor Emeritus of the UW Extension, died on Saturday, November 21, 2009, due to complications  after a fall. He was born in Monticello February 8, 1920, the son of  Jost J. and Rose (Schilt) Voegeli.  He attended Monticello Public Schools.  In 1937 Prof. Voegeli was the...
Dorothy M. Ballweg
Nov 21, 2009
Dorothy M. Ballweg, age 96, of Waunakee died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. The former Dorothy Acker was born on Feb. 27, 1913 to Anton and Catherine Acker. She married Leo Ballweg at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton on Nov. 23, 1939. Together they operated a dairy, hog and tobacco farm...
Lavalla Lena Laura Anderson
Nov 20, 2009
Lavalla Lena Laura (Krueger) Anderson, age 90, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Â She was born in Deerfield on December 14, 1918, a daughter of Robert and Louisa (Glauvitz) Krueger. Â On January 18, 1942, she was united in marriage to Arnold Anderson at St. John's in Newville. Â Lavalla was a...
Rosemary Nist Westley
Nov 20, 2009
Rosemary Nist Westley, 95, passed away in peace and comfort on November 20, 2009 following a long and fulfilling life highlighted by her service to her family, her community and her country. Â Born in Akron, Ohio, the eldest of nine children, she was called upon to forego a high school education so that she could help support the family...
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