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.
Sara V. Hanson
Oct 25, 2009
Monona/Verona - Sara Hanson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2009. She was born Nov. 9, 1921 in Fond du Lac, WI, to William and Edith Geisthardt.  Sara taught school for many years in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon, and on Air Force bases in Newfoundland, and Spain. In 1962 she married Norman A. Hanson of Madison. They resided...
Doris Irene Mundt
Oct 24, 2009
Sun Prairie/Marshall- Doris I. (Tennant) Mundt, age 86, passed away on Saturday, , October 24, 2009. Doris was born on March 7, 1923 in Plain, WI the daughter of Dorr & Ella ( Reinfeldt) Tennant. She was united in marriage to Harold H. Mundt on Oct 7, 1944 in Marshall and they were married for 59 years until his death...
Robert J. Bosben
Oct 24, 2009
Robert J. Bosben, age 77, a long-time Madison resident, died peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Hospice Center in Fitchburg, surrounded by his family. Â Robert was born on Sept. 19, 1932 in Madison, the second son of Joseph I. and Zola A. (Myers) Bosben. Â He grew up in the town of Burke, attended Burke Station elementary...
Patricia M. Maranger
Oct 24, 2009
Stoughton- Patricia M. Maranger, age 67, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at her home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Racine on May 3, 1942, a daughter of Philip and Margaret (Carney) Maranger. Â On February 27, 1960, she was united in marriage to Bob Maranger in Racine. Â Pat worked at Millfab, and Northwest Fabrics. Â ...
Craig S. Klyve
Oct 23, 2009
Craig Klyve, our beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend, who is cherished by all who knew him, died far too early when he unexpectedly took his life on Friday, October 23, 2009. Â To those who knew and loved him, Craig was joyful, nurturing, playful, honest, devoted and hard-working. Â He loved to be active outdoors and laugh...
Allan N. Sherman
Oct 23, 2009
Madison - Allan N. Sherman, age 78, passed a way peacefully on October 23, 2009, at home.
He was born on March 18, 1931 in Bloomer, WI, the son of Torvald and Sigrid (Helgesen) Sherman. He was united in marriage to Jeanette (Jan) Boehnen, on January 20, 1951.
He was a graduate of Madison Central High School and was a member of Bethel...
Margaret Allan
Oct 22, 2009
Margaret M. Allan, age 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2009. Â She was born April 10, 1923 the daughter of James and Anna ( Campbell) O Hagan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Â She had resided in Madison for the past four years. Â Margaret is survived by her loving daughters; Anne (Daniel) Whitesel, and Joan (James) Schuetz, and sisters;...
Mary Louise Davison
Oct 22, 2009
Madison -- Mary Louise Davison (nee Wright), age 81, died on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 9, 1928 to Arthur and Evelyn (Livens) Wright in Milwaukee. Mary graduated from Janesville High School in 1946. As a single mother, she obtained her master's degree in library science from the University of Wisconsin...
Frederick C. Winding, Jr.
Oct 22, 2009
MADISON - Frederick C. Winding, Jr., age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2009 at the Ellen and Peter Johnson HospiceCare Center with his family by his side. He was born on April 2, 1929 in Milwaukee, the son of Frederick C. Winding, Sr. and Ruth M. Winding (nee Davidson). He graduated from Wauwatosa High School and the University...
Mary M. Powers
Oct 22, 2009
POWERS, MARY M.  Mary M. Powers, age 50, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 in her home.  She was born January 14, 1959, in Madison, the daughter of Francis and Audrey (Weisensel) Powers. Mary was a veteran of the US Army.  Prior to returning to Madison, she had been employed as a nurses aide in several nursing homes.  ...
Margaret Toppel
Oct 21, 2009
Madison - Margaret (Peggy) Toppel (nee Rasmussen), age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at home. Peggy was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 15, 1948, the daughter of Maryalice (Maier) and the late Robert Rasmussen. She is survived by loving husband, Lewis; children, Leah, Dana (Denice), and Benjamin (Rainbow); grandchildren, Morris and Willa; and brothers, Robert,...
Robert Warmsley DeMott, Jr.
Oct 21, 2009
Sun Prairie-Robert Warmsley DeMott, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Called Bob by his family and friends, Robert W. DeMott, Jr. was born in New York City on June 21, 1921 to Robert W. and Bertha (Fix) DeMott. He graduated from Duke University in 1947 with a degree...
Bernice J. Zamzow
Oct 21, 2009
Marshall/Portage- Bernice Judith Zamzow, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1916 in Portage the daughter of Merton & Jennie (Larson) Van Wormer. Bernice was united in marriage to William Zamzow on November 9, 1935. Bill was the love of her life, as...
Anna Mae Ellen Wersland
Oct 20, 2009
Anna Mae Ellen (Showers) Wersland, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on May 23, 1921, a daughter of Wallace and Anna (Alme) Showers. Â Anna Mae graduated from Stoughton High School. Â She was united in marriage to Ernest T. Wersland on March 24, 1945. Â ...
Bertha ""Bert"" Newel
Oct 20, 2009
Bertha A. ""Bert"" Newel was born on August 11, 1915 in Madison, the daughter of  Laurent and Anna Marie (Dafflon) Kaeser.  On November 23,1939 she and Frank Newel were married at Holy Redeemer Church in Madison.  Bert worked in retail before starting a family.  Her sons, John and Bill, were born in 1944, and 1946.  ...
Barbara Ann Stine
Oct 19, 2009
Barbara A. Stine Madison--Barbara Ann Stine (Barb, Barbie), age 74, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at University Hospital surrounded by members of her family. Barbara was born in Baraboo on July 15, 1935, the daughter of the late Jeanette (Rueckert) Hornbeck and Richard Mauer. She was a graduate of Portage High School. Barb was united in marriage to Bennie...
Thomas Edward Cleary
Oct 19, 2009
Thomas Edward Cleary, age 75, of Madison, died unexpectedly at home on Monday evening, October 19, 2009. Â He was born on July 20, 1934 in Milwaukee, son of the late Peter and Myrine (Borchers) Cleary. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tom attended school in Milwaukee, and was a graduate in broadcast communications of Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Â After college he worked...
William D. Miller
Oct 19, 2009
William (Bill) Dingler Miller of Madison died on October 19, 2009 following a recurrence of bladder cancer. Bill was born on June 12, 1940 in Elmira, New York. Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Hamilton College, New York in 1962. He completed a Master's in French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1966 and received his...
Kathleen Jordan
Oct 19, 2009
Madison--Kathleen ""Casey"" Jordan, died peacefully at HospiceCare on October 19th after a three year battle with cancer. Casey was born on April 1, 1944 in De Kalb, IL, to Mary (Butler) Stabb and Clarence Connelly. Her family moved to Chicago in 1945 where she spent her childhood. After graduating from Mother McCauley High School in 1962, Casey moved to Madison to...
Carol G Fox
Oct 19, 2009
Sun Prairie-Carol G. Fox, age 65, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Sun Prairie after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 8, 1944 in Richland Center, WI the daughter of Bernard & Norma (Nelson) Repsumer. Carol was united in marriage to Lyle O. Fox on February 17, 1973 at Our Savior's...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
