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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.

Robert  Louis Blank

Robert Louis Blank

Dec 26, 2008

MADISON- Robert L. Blank, age 84, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital due to COPD and heart complications. He was born July 7, 1924, in Sauk City, WI to parents Albert and Louisa (Brillott) Blank. Bob graduated from West High School and attended the University of Wisconsin for four years. He served in the United States...

Harland  H Henning

Harland H Henning

Dec 25, 2008

Harland H. Henning, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2008.   He was born November 14, 1918, the son of Albert and Jennie (Sutcliffe) Henning.   Harland served his country and his fellow man in the United States Army during WWII.    Harland was united in marriage to Violet ""Vi"" Hofrichter on August 1, 1948, and they lived...

William  J. Santos,  Jr.

William J. Santos, Jr.

Dec 25, 2008

Stoughton- William J. Santos, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Stoughton Hospital.  He was born in Lodi on August 24, 1932, the son of William and Anna (Werla) Santos.  On February 20, 1954 Bill married Virginia Schneider.  He worked for General Motors for over 35 years, retiring in 1990.  Bill loved fishing and going...

James  E. Tennant

James E. Tennant

Dec 25, 2008

Deerfield-James E. Tennant, age 83, passed away on December 25, 2008 at Haack's Tendercare, Sun Prairie.  He was born on June 19, 1925 in Bear Valley, WI the son of Dorr & Ella (Reinfeldt) Tennant.  Jim had lived in Plain, Marshall, Cambridge, Utica, Tampa, FL and most recently Sun Prairie throughout his lifetime.  He was self-employed as a farmer and...

Charles Montemayor

Charles Montemayor

Dec 24, 2008

Charles Montemayor passed away on 12-24-08 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on March 22, 1928 in Janesville, WI the youngest child of Gustavo O. and Elvira Montemayor.  After graduation from high school in 1946 he served in the army in Korea.  Upon returning home he entered the University of WI. and received a degree with a...

Elenora Martha Marie Braunschweig

Elenora Martha Marie Braunschweig

Dec 24, 2008

 Elenora Martha Marie Braunschweig, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2008 in Madison.   She was born on June 9, 1917 the daughter of August and Mary (Ludwig) Schultz in Watertown.   Elenora was a graduate of Watertown High School.   She was united in marriage to Arthur Braunschweig on June 3, 1939, and they shared 37 years...

Leah Sweet

Leah Sweet

Dec 22, 2008

Leah Sweet, born April 9, 1918 in Minneapolis, MN, oldest daughter of Sam and Ann Silverman, passed away Dec. 22, 2008 after a lengthy illness.   Leah married Harry Sweet of Madison on July 11, 1943.   They were married 61 years.   After marriage, they lived in San Antonio, TX before moving back to Madison.   Professionally Leah was...

Shirley  E. Oster

Shirley E. Oster

Dec 22, 2008

Shirley Elizabeth Oster (nee Hilliard), age 79, died Monday, December 22, 2008, at Hospice Care.   She was born February 4, 1929, the daughter of Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Hooper) Hilliard.   Survivors include her two daughters, Terrie (Ernesto) Monge of Sun Prairie and Deborah Lee (Liz Aragon) Carney of California; her son, James (Theresa) Oster of Rockton Illinois; six...

Sadie Janes

Sadie Janes

Dec 20, 2008

Janes, Sadie

Stoughton- Sadie A. Janes, age 94 of Stoughton, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, December 20, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, born there on January 6, 1914, a daughter of Stener and Ida (Offerdahl) Lewton. On January 1, 1938, she was united in marriage to Wilmer Janes in Iowa. Sadie worked as a cook,...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Dec 20, 2008

Dorothy Schackter Miller, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2008 at Sebring Assisted Living where she was cared for by loving staff and Hospice staff.   She was born August 30, 1917 in Belleville to Morris and Augusta Schackter.   She graduated from Central High School.   She married Julius Miller on April 6, 1941.   Dorothy and...

Jerome  Francis Chmielewski

Jerome Francis Chmielewski

Dec 19, 2008

Jerome Francis Chmielewski, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2008 at HospiceCare. Jerome was born on April 24, 19 29 in Saginaw , MI. He received a B.S., M.S., and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University . Jerome was a Lieutenant JG CEC US Navy Design Engineer at Pratt and Whitney. Jerome was a faculty...

Harold  J. Roche

Harold J. Roche

Dec 18, 2008

Madison -- Harold J. ""Hal"" Roche, age 90, died on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on June 14, 1918 at Ironwood, Michigan, to Hildur Erickson Roche and Stanley William ""Tad"" Roche. His mother was a kindergarten teacher and his father was a conductor for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Hal was a 1935...

Carly  Nicole Batz

Carly Nicole Batz

Dec 18, 2008

BRISTOL   BATZ, CARLY N.   Carly N. Batz, age 16, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 as the result of an auto accident.  She was born January 17, 1992, in Madison, the daughter of Greg and Stacey (Moss) Batz.  Carly was in the Junior class of the Sun Prairie High School.  She was an active member of the 4-H and enjoyed showing...

Evelyn Walz

Evelyn Walz

Dec 18, 2008

WALZ, EVELYN Evelyn Walz, age 99, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.  She was born on October 19, 1909, the daughter Fred and Sarah (Elhke) Kroening.  Evelyn was united in marriage with Walter P. Walz in Milwaukee.  She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.   Survivors include her daughter Arleen (Warren) Weise, Sun Prairie; grandchildren David (Gina) Weise, Waunakee,...

Curtis  O. Drogsvold

Curtis O. Drogsvold

Dec 17, 2008

Madison - Curt Drogsvold, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born January 2, 1919 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He resided there with his parents Orin & Clara and brother Douglas until the family moved to the east side of Madison in 1927. Curt graduated from Central High School and enlisted in the army...

Phyllis  M. Martens

Phyllis M. Martens

Dec 17, 2008

Martens, Phyllis

Stoughton- Phyllis M. Martens, age 85, passed away at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. She was born in Marshall on January 19, 1923 to Victor and Herta (Barfknecht) Grunewald. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1940. She was in the U.S. Navy (Waves) Hospital Corps during WWII, from December 1943 to January 1946....

Daniel  Aram Sergenian

Daniel Aram Sergenian

Dec 17, 2008

SERGENIAN, Daniel Aram of Madison, born January 3, 1947.  Daniel passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17 after a brave cancer battle.  Known for his great sense of humor and his Armenian pride, Daniel was a lifelong Madison resident and remained close with many of his friends from the 1965 graduating class of West High. He is survived by his three daughters-...

Evelyn  Norine Blaser

Evelyn Norine Blaser

Dec 15, 2008

Madison--Evelyn Norine Blaser, age 88, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008. She was born December 23, 1919, the daughter of the late John P. and Sylvia E. (Schmid) Stuessy. Evelyn was born and raised in New Glarus and graduated from New Glarus High School. On January 23, 1940, she was united in marriage to Albert C. Blaser in New Glarus....

Delbert  J. Littel

Delbert J. Littel

Dec 14, 2008

Delbert Littel, age 77, passed away on December 14, 2008.   He was born April 4, 1931, the son of the late Anton Littel and Olive (Kalscheur).   Following his graduation from Edgewood High School in 1950, he served as medic in the army in Germany during the Korean conflict.   Over the years he worked at Welch Plumbing, Edgewood...

Virginia Beyersdorf

Virginia Beyersdorf

Dec 14, 2008

Virginia Beyersdorf, age 92 of Madison, died peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Trinity Senior Management in Madison. Virginia was born on July 19, 1916 in Saint Ignace, Michigan, to Owen and Ina McGrath. She came from a family of ten brothers and sisters, with all of her brothers sailing on the Great Lakes ore haulers, including her brother...

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