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.

Howard Wayne Olson Sr.
Oct 19, 2009
Windsor -- Howard Wayne Olson Sr., age 66, died on Monday, October 19, 2009, at his home in Windsor, Wisconsin. He was born on July 22, 1943, the son of Harold and Helen (Reinstad) Olson. Dad was a dedicated, self-employed owner-operator of Olson Plumbing for 30 years. He enjoyed going on gambling trips, playing cards, listening and dancing...

Scott Eugene Lawyer
Oct 19, 2009
Sun Prairie-Scott E. Lawyer, age 34, passed away at his home on Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born on March 16, 1975 in Madison. Scott was a 1993 graduate of Oregon High School. He was employed with H & H Electric in the sheet metal department and prior to that, worked for 10 years with Sub-Zero. Scott loved playing...

Ronald Lawrence Giese
Oct 18, 2009
Ronald Lawrence Giese, age 75, died on Sun. Oct. 18, 2009 at his home.  Ron was born on  June 28, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Lawrence F. C. and Maybelle (Windau) Giese. Ron was the youngest brother of four children, Lynn E. Giese, Gordon L. Giese, and Curtiss W. Giese (all deceased).   Ronald...

Thomas Earl Rust
Oct 17, 2009
MADISON- Thomas Earl Rust, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, at his residence. Tom was born October 13, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Cara and Ruth Rust. Tom enjoyed birding, cycling, model railroading, being the ""under gardener"" to Barbara, and long walks in the woods by the Arboretum. Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara; brother, Jim...

Janet A. Miller
Oct 16, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Janet A. Miller, 88, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died peacefully at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center of Madison, on Friday, October 16, 2009. She was the daughter of John and Alice Walbridge of Marshall, Wisconsin and born on October 14, 1921. She attended a one-room schoolhouse, Pierceville School, and graduated from Sun Prairie...

Laverne R. Reek
Oct 16, 2009
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Reek, Laverne R.
(Pulvermacher)
MADISON - Laverne R. (Pulvermacher) Reek 1921 - Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
Laverne's family includes husband, William O. Reek (deceased 1944); children, Ron Reek (deceased), Bill Reek, Jackie (Reek) Clementi, (Phil Clementi); grandchildren, Phil (Karen Bell), Steve, Todd Clementi, Renee', Rhonda Reek; great-grandchildren, Vince, Chris Bell-Clementi, Crystal, Brittany Reek; great-great-grandchild, Avianna Rodriquez; parents, Arthur and Anna Pulvermacher (deceased); brothers,...

James D. Zirkel
Oct 15, 2009
James D. Zirkel passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2009. Jim was a bright star in our lives with positive energy and a big smile for everyone he knew and met. Jim was ""Mr. Can Do."" As husband, father and grandfather, he was ever the eternal optimist, bringing out the best in everyone. He brought an infectious joy of life to family, friends, and to...

Janice Mary Coe Reynolds
Oct 15, 2009
Janice Reynolds Obituary  Madison - Janice Mary Coe Reynolds passed away peacefully Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Attic Angels Nursing Home at the age of 95.  Janice was born May 23, 19 14 , in Cashton , Wisconsin , daughter of Phoebe Lane Coe and Carl Coe.  Janice graduated from Cashton High School in 1930 at age...

Inaam S. Najem
Oct 13, 2009
Inaam Najem, age 74, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. Born April 7, 1935, in Ain Anoub, Lebanon, she was the daughter of Shaheen and Amria Hemaidan. She was the second oldest of 14 children. She left home at an early age to continue her education in Jordan and Syria where she obtained a...

Sylvia Tomash Root
Oct 13, 2009
Madison -- Sylvia Tomash Root passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Sebring Gardens in Madison. Sylvia was born November 4, 1917, in a Jewish shtetl in Russia, daughter of Noah and Malka Erhlich Tomash. In 1920, Sylvia and her family fled the pogroms of Russia and sailed across the ocean to settle in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sylvia met...

Shirley J. Ossmann
Oct 13, 2009
Madison -- Shirley J. Ossmann, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. Â She now joins her beloved husband, Ken, who passed away three years before her. Â Shirley June Wegner was born on February 12, 1922 in Prairie du Sac, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Emma (Preuss) Wegner. Â When she was...
William Frederick Fey
Oct 13, 2009
Madison - ""Dr. Will"", (William Frederick) Fey passed away on October 13, 2009, in the company of his immediate family and loving Hospice team in Madison Wisconsin. He was 87. His original obituary may be found at the Cress Funeral Home website. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28, from 7-9pm at the FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY, 900 University Bay Drive in...

LoRayne D. Cooley
Oct 12, 2009
MARSHALL  COOLEY, LORAYNE D.  LoRayne D. Cooley, age 62, died Monday, October 12, 2009 in her home. She was born January 31, 1947, in Richland Center, the daughter of Harvey and Neva (Hughbanks) Davis. LoRayne had been employed by the IRS for 22 years, prior to her retirement. LoRayne loved reading, crocheting, baking, camping and playing cards.   Survivors include...

Nan Elifritz
Oct 12, 2009
Nan Elifritz, Â age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 12, 2009. Â She was born on October 8, 1930 the daughter of John and Mildred ( Livermore) Gundlach, in Madison. Â Nan lived in Plainfield and Neenah until she moved back to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin. Â She lived most of her adult...

Carol D. Betts
Oct 11, 2009
Madison -- Carol D. Betts, age 84, died on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born on August 19, 1925 to Richard and Viola (Crase) Dietzman in Platteville. Carol graduated from Livingston High School and went on to attend Madison Business College. Carol was united in marriage to George Franklin Betts in June of...

Robert R. Halford
Oct 11, 2009
Robert R. Halford, 57 of Waunakee died peacefully at home on Sunday Oct 11, 2009. He was born on Jan 29, 1952 to George and Gertrude (Doherty) Helford at St Michaels Hospital in Stevens Point, WI. Robert worked for the Marc Center for 30 years located in Mt Horeb. He enjoyed playing many rounds of golf, playing sheep head in...

Roger Williams
Oct 10, 2009
Madison - Roger Williams, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2009. He was born on January 31, 1920, to Earl and Clara Williams, and was the youngest of 7 children. He was a veteran of World War II and served his county in the infantry in the South Pacific.On return from the service Roger worked...

John L. Fox
Oct 10, 2009
Madison -- John L. Fox, age 68, died peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at HospiceCare Inc. surrounded by family and friends, after a valiant 2 year battle with cancer. He was born on November 20, 1940 to Melvin and Evelyn (Burch) Fox. John has been a lifelong resident of Madison. He graduated from West High School, and received a...

Ann Graves
Oct 10, 2009
Ann Graves, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Oregon, WI. Â She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 11, 1932, the daughter of Arthur M. and Josephine (Blacksten) Hoover. Â On November 25, 1953, she was united in marriage to Lynn Graves, Jr. Â Together, the established Trommel Shepherds. Â Ann is survived by her...
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