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.
Martin H. Egstad
Nov 3, 2009
Stoughton- Martin H. Egstad, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1911, in Star Valley, Crawford County, the second child of Nordahl and Rena (Hanson) Egstad. Martin was baptized November 23, 1911 and confirmed May 30, 1926 at the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church by Rev. J.O. Holum. His...
Lewis Toppel
Nov 2, 2009
Madison - Lewis Toppel, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Lewis was born in Portsmouth,VA on January 13, 1944 to Lilian (nee Signer) and the late Morris Toppel. He is survived by children Leah, Dana (Denice), and Benjamin (Rainbow); grandchildren Morris and Willa; sister Gail Sherman (Mark); nieces Jessica and Elizabeth...
Lorraine B. Hickman
Nov 1, 2009
MADISON - Lorraine B. Hickman, age 96, died of natural causes on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Oakwood Village West in Madison. Lorraine was born on October 25, 1913 in Milwaukee to parents Joseph and Mary Block. Lorraine was a graduate of Holy Angels Academy and the Miseracordia Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her RN degree. She attended...
Betty Lou Ethel Davidson
Nov 1, 2009
SUN PRAIRIEÂ Â DAVIDSON, BETTY LOUÂ Â Betty Lou Davidson, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 in St., Mary's Hospital after suffering a major heart attack. Â She was employed for the past 18 years at Cub Foods East in the Deli. Â She was a very loving mother and a strong willed person. Â She enjoyed going to Prairie...
Warren R. Peterson
Oct 31, 2009
Stoughton- Warren R. Peterson, age 89, died on October 31, 2009. He was born on May 22, 1920 in the Town of Dunkirk. Warren was the son of the late Elmer and Minnie (Gilbertson) Peterson. He graduated from Stoughton High School. Warren was a life-long member of First Lutheran Church and a member of the Military Order of the Purple...
Wilbert F. ""Bill"" Karls
Oct 30, 2009
Waunakee -- Wilbert F. ""Bill"" Karls, age 85, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. He was born on January 9, 1924 in the Town of Dane, to the late Joseph and Magdalena (Miller) Karls. Bill attended St. John's School, worked for Miller's Grocery Store and retired in 1986 after 25 years at...
Daniel J. Munz
Oct 29, 2009
Daniel  J. Munz, age 54,  passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009  at HospiceCare following a long illness.  Dan was born May 27, 1955, the son of Marion and Phyllis ( Fargo) Munz.  He was employed by the University of Wisconsin, and the Kohl Center.  Dan is survived by his father; Marion ""Doc"" Munz,  ...
Elvera Anderson
Oct 28, 2009
Elvera ""Vera"" Anderson, age 100, passed away on Wed. Oct. 28, 2009. Vera was born in Tomahawk on June 29, 1909. She married Einer Anderson and together they raised five children in Madison. Vera later worked for Dr. A. E. Schultz as office manager. She is survived by her children, Norbert (Lillian), Julie (Bill) Johnson, Carol (Richard) Samuel and Laurie...
Bonnie Lee Mehtala
Oct 28, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Bonnie L. Mehtala , age 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Hospice Inc. in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born on January 11, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Louese (Hunter) Mitchell in Hillsboro, Wisconsin and grew up in the Ontario area. Bonnie was united in marriage to John Mehtala in March of...
Gordon V. Marlow
Oct 28, 2009
Gordon V. Marlow, age 89, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2009 at Attic Angel Nursing Home. Gordon was the son of Samuel and Mildred (Tubbs) Marlow. He grew up in Madison and spent summers in Grant County with relatives, the Tubbs, Raisebeck and Metcalf families. Gordon graduated from Madison West High School and continued his education at U.W. Madison,...
Marion J. Sellers
Oct 28, 2009
Town of Dunkirk- Marion Jean Sellers died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton, WI after a lengthy illness.  Marion was born on March 18, 1932 in Fond du Lac the daughter of Bernard J. and June (Neumann) Coleman. She married Jerry Sellers on March 31, 1951 by Father John Egan at St. James Catholic Church...
Elsie E. Reynolds
Oct 28, 2009
MADISON, WI- Elsie E. Reynolds, age 95, died peacefully on October 28, 2009, at Oakwood Lutheran Homes, where she resided the last seven years. Prior to her move to Madison, she lived for seven years in California. Elsie was born Elsie Gerhardt in Milwaukee on January 24, 1914, but lived most of her life on Sangamon Street in Steger. She...
Jean E. Fine
Oct 27, 2009
STOUGHTON, WI -Jean Fine, age 79, formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Nazareth Health & Rehab due to the effects of dementia. She was born September 11, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Earl and Edna Dotson.
She was an intelligent and proud woman, who was deeply passionate about fairness and justice in the...
Betty Jean Owens
Oct 27, 2009
Madison -- Betty Jean Owens, age 88, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Oakwood West. Â She was born on March 5, 1921 to Earl and Erika (Sundling) Wright in Huron, South Dakota. Â In 1942, Betty received her bachelor's degree in business from the University of South Dakota. Â Betty was united in marriage to Glenn Dinsmore Owens...
Donald Anthony Dowling
Oct 27, 2009
Donald A. DowlingDonald Anthony Dowling, of Gerton, NC, passed away at his residence October 27, 2009. He was born August 16, 1923 to Leroy James and Regina (Rupp) Dowling. He was the oldest of three brothers.Those that knew Donald were blessed; he had lived life to the very fullest and was always there when you needed him. Â He had an...
Msgr. Elmer J. Dietzel
Oct 27, 2009
Madison-Waunakee-Dickeyville-Â Msgr. Elmer J. Dietzel, age 82, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born on March 30, 1927 in Dickeyville, Wisconsin; a son of the late Alphonse and Myra (Splinter) Dietzel. He was raised in Dickeyville and attended Holy Ghost Grade School; graduated from Salvatorian High School and Seminary in St. Nazianz, WI; and Graduated...
Craig M. Lamb
Oct 26, 2009
Craig M. Lamb passed away on Monday, October 26th at his home in Madison. Craig Lamb was born in Chicago, IL on November 7, 1948, the second son of Meyer ""Mike"" and Minnie (Smith) Lamb. Â Craig attended the Janesville Public Schools and graduated in 1967 from Janesville Senior High School (the last class of Fighting Bluebirds!). Â Craig worked...
Aileen Mary Anderson
Oct 26, 2009
Cottage Grove- Aileen ""Mary"" Anderson, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnstown on August 3, 1928, the daughter of William and Mina (Patterson) Malone. Mary worked for the Parker Pen Company in Janesville. On June 21, 1952 she married Otis Anderson. Together they worked the family farm. Mary enjoyed her time...
Marc Anthony Merucci
Oct 25, 2009
Marc Anthony Merucci, age 43, of Waunakee, passed away suddenly Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, of a heart attack. Marc loved his family and created a family wherever he went. To those who knew and loved him, he was a very caring person, passionate about life and having fun, he lived life to the fullest. Marc was 100% genuine, a Badgers...
Opal ""Sue"" Meicher
Oct 25, 2009
McFarland- Opal ""Sue"" Meicher, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Â She was born in Lodi on April 9, 1924, daughter of Oscar and Ella (Phillips) Smith. Â After Oscars passing Sue was raised by her mother and Orville Plank. Â She is survived by her seven children, Burdette (Carl Sr.) Lacey, Darrell Swenby, Susan Podell, Kendall Swenby,...
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