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.
Cynthia J. Oslund
Jul 30, 2009
Cynthia J. Oslund, age 56 of Stoughton, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 in a Madison hospital. She was born March 11, 1953 in Janesville, the daughter of the late LaVerne and June (Cherry) Ellefson. She was educated in the Janesville schools. Her marriage to John Oslund, of Minneapolis, took place June 19, 1999. She came to Stoughton in 1994 and...
Joseph 'Joe' F. Andersen
Jul 29, 2009
August 3, 2009-The family of Joseph Andersen has changed the location of his memorial service.  Services will now be held at Deerfield Lutheran Church, 206 S. Main St., Deerfield on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:00 am.  The family will greet friends at church on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of service.  Joseph Joe' F. Andersen, age 57, passed...
Anna Weiss Bentley
Jul 29, 2009
Anna Bentley, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Madison. Â Â Â Â Â Anna was born in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 16, 1913, the eighth of ten children of Sofie Richter Weiss and Morris Weiss. Â She married Oscar Buchinger in 1936 and together they opened a store in Bratislava, selling bicycles and sewing machines; they were to work...
William E. Lee
Jul 28, 2009
William E. Lee, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2009 at his home in Madison. Â He was born in LaCrosse on August 30, 1938, a son of Ronald and Elsa (Molstad) Lee. Â Bill enjoyed taking trips to Las Vegas, and betting. Â He was a licensed pilot, and had a great interest in airplanes and trains....
Buford John Hernan
Jul 28, 2009
Madison -- Buford John Hernan, age 92, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison.
Buford was born to Cora and John Hernan of Richland County on July 25, 1917. After graduating from Richland Center High School, he moved to Madison where he earned his business degree and worked for the...
LaVeta M. Baumgartner
Jul 27, 2009
LaVeta M. (Staab) Baumgartner, age 96, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â She was born in Baraboo on May 20, 1913, a daughter of Edward and Melvina (Moulton) Staab. Â Edward died before LaVeta was born, and she was raised by her mother and step father, James McGrath. Â LaVeta was united in marriage...
Esther Victoria Quist
Jul 27, 2009
Esther Victoria Quist (Nee Johansson), age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2009. Â Esther was born September 10, 1920 in Pontiac, Rhode Island (a one-time suburb of Providence). Esther was the second child of Reverend Karl and Clara Johansson. Her father served numerous parishes across New England as a pastor of the Augustana...
Gladys C. Miller
Jul 25, 2009
Sun Prairie-Gladys was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who passed away on Saturday, July 25th, 2009. Â She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Â She is survived by her children Lavonne Whitney and Barbara Wilson. Â Her grandchildren are Dawn Hemner, Diane Rude, Daniel Whitney, Jen Borden, Jodi Borden, Joshua Wilson and Josiah...
Lois Nora Lee Galbraith
Jul 25, 2009
Madison/Kenosha - Lois Galbraith, age 81 passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 with her family by her side from a massive stroke at University Hospital. Â She was born on December 25, 1927 in Kenosha, the daughter of Russell and Gladys E. (Zimmerman) Kreuscher. Â Once moving to Madison, Lois has developed many friends over the years. She loved...
Kathleen M. Lambert
Jul 24, 2009
MADISON- Kathleen Marie Lambert, formerly of Cambridge Massachusetts, age 94, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009, in Madison Wisconsin. Funeral Mass will be held at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison on Monday, July 27th at 11:00 AM for the daughter of Edith and Michael Gaffney, beloved wife of Paul E. Lambert, and mother of Drs. Michael Earnest and...
John Willard Earl
Jul 23, 2009
                                                                                                     Madison - John Willard Earl, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Madison after a short illness.  John, the son of George and Mary Katherine Earl, was born on July 26, 1923 in Fennimore, Wisconsin.  After graduation from Fennimore High School in 1941, he attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota until...
Ruth Itten Rhodes
Jul 22, 2009
Rhodes, Ruth I. Madison -- Ruth I. Rhodes, age 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 . She was born in New Glarus, WI on June 20, 19 18 , the daughter of John and Caroline Itten. She was baptized and confirmed at Swiss United Church of Christ. After graduating from...
Michael Gale Turner
Jul 22, 2009
Sun Prairie-Michael G. Turner, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at HospiceCare, Fitchburg, WI. Michael was born on September 23, 1963 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Norbert and Joyce (Beck) Turner. He found his soul mate and best friend when he met his future wife, Brenda Eckard. They were united in marriage in Duluth on...
Eloise Campbell Nichols
Jul 22, 2009
MADISON- Eloise Campbell Nichols, age 93, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born December 20, 1915, in Puunene, Maui, Hawaii, to parents Clarence and Addie (Dowdell) Campbell. Eloise is survived by her daughters, Louise Steinhauer of Denver, CO and Clare (Glenn Cushing) Nichols of Madison; grandchildren, Susan (David) Southwick of St. Albans, VT...
Paul R. Sundby
Jul 21, 2009
Paul R. Sundby, age 76, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Â He was born in Stoughton on September 10, 1932, a son of William C. and Henrietta (Johnson) Sundby. Â Paul served his country in the Army in the 8th division with the Occupation Troops in Berlin. Â He was an avid fisherman, hunter and bowler. Â He...
Sheila Scribner
Jul 21, 2009
Deer Creek - Sheila Scribner, 57, of Deer Creek, died unexpectedly on July 21, 2009 at UW-Madison Hospital and Clinics after a brief illness.
Sheila was born in Dallas, Texas on November 21, 1951 to Philip and Julia Long. Sheila was a longtime resident of Wisconsin sharing the past 28 years with the love of her life, Dennis E....
Marshall Parkinson
Jul 20, 2009
Madison-Mrs. Marshall (Elda) Parkinson, age 102, died Monday, July 20th at Oak Park Nursing Home in Madison. She was born on June 14th, 1907 in Green County, WI to Anna and Fred Willoughby. Elda worked at H.S. Manchester Department Store for 47 years, retiring as Credit Manager in 1979. Elda was an avid sports fan and a very dedicated Wisconsin...
Rollo DuBois Lange
Jul 20, 2009
Dr. Rollo DuBois ""Rolly"" Lange passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2009, surrounded by family. He was born on Jan. 23, 1921, in a farmhouse near Baraboo, and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1938. That year, unable to play foot ball due to injuries, he became team manager and watched as Baraboo went undefeated and was never scored...
Jean H. Haltvick
Jul 20, 2009
Jean H. Haltvick passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Capitol Lakes Pathways Rehabilitation Center in Madison after a short illness. Â She was 85. Â Jean was born on August 13, 1923 to Fred and Helen Hicks. Â She grew up in Madison, graduating from Madison East High School in 1942. Â She married Ernest Haltvick on September...
Dr. Franklin 'Fritz' Jasensky
Jul 18, 2009
FLAG  Dr. Franklin J. ""Fritz"" Jasensky  StoughtonDr. Franklin J. ""Fritz"" Jasensky, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born in Stoughton on February 13, 1922 the son of the late Frank and Athalia (Olson) Jasensky. Frank attended the Stoughton schools, graduating from the Stoughton High School in 1940. He furthered his education at the...
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.
