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.
Hazel D. Edwards
Jun 22, 2009
FITCHBURG- Hazel D. Edwards, age 77, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009. She was born August 8, 1931, in Glen Haven, WI, to parents Albert and Eliza Beemer. She married Max Edwards on August 16, 1949. Hazel worked at Dubuque John Deere Works. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Daughter of the Nile and the Red Hat Society....
Mildred ""Millie"" Mary Halzel
Jun 21, 2009
Stoughton- Mildred Mary ""Millie"" Halzel, age 84 passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009. Millie was born September 10, 1924 in Madison, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kupfer) Martinas. She was united in marriage to John Halzel in Madison on November 17, 1945. Millie was a longtime resident of Madison until moving to Lake Kengonsa in 1960 and...
James A. Mott
Jun 21, 2009
MADISON -- James A. Mott, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday evening, June 21, 2009 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Â Â Jim was born in Madison on August 6, 1929 and spent his boyhood days in Green Bay. Â His family returned to Madison in 1942 and he graduated from Wisconsin High...
Rita Marie Hippe
Jun 18, 2009
Madison -- Rita M. Hippe, age 78 died at her home on Thursday, June 18, 2009 with her family by her side. On June 10, 19 50 Rita was united in marriage to Rolland Hippe. Rita is survived by her loving husband, Rolland Hippe of Madison five sons, Richard  Hippe of Roanoke, VA, David (Lynn) Hippe of Valdez, AK, Ronald...
Lonny Seeman
Jun 18, 2009
McFarland- Lonny Seeman, 55, passed away on June 18, 2009 following a lengthy struggle with prostate cancer. Â Born November 5, 1953, the son of Margaret and the late Bud Seeman, he graduated from Ottawa, IL HS, and later re-located to the Madison area where he worked for many years for GE Healthcare. Â Survivors include his mother, Margaret, of...
Margaret S. Schensky
Jun 18, 2009
Madison -- Margaret S. Schensky, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Meriter Hospital. She was born, Margaret Sophie Goetzelman, on January 28, 1918 in Bloomington, Wisconsin where she grew up helping with the family business (Goetzelman General Store) and sang in the Methodist Church Choir. Margaret moved to Madison to pursue beauty school and a career...
Detarius Martin, Sr.
Jun 17, 2009
Detarius Martin, Sr., age 23, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 the victim of  a Madison homicide. He was born March 10, 1986, in Chicago, the son of Chuck and Bessie (Gregory) Martin.  Survivors include 2 children: Detarius , Jr. and Janiya; his mother Bessie Martin and father Chuck Martin both of Madison; his brothers and sisters: Demtrius Gregory...
Katherine C. Smith
Jun 16, 2009
Madison - Katherine C. Smith (Ehrhart), age 89, died on June 16, 2009 at Oregon Manor nursing home. She was born on January 10, 1920 in Derby, Kansas, the daughter of George and Alice Ehrhart (Maquire). She attended St. Mary's College in Leavenworth, Kansas where she participated in plays and played basketball. Katherine graduated with a degree in Education. She...
Rueben Emil Keip
Jun 16, 2009
Sun Prairie -- Rueben Emil Keip, age 90, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in his home in Sun Prairie, WI after a long illness. He was born on February 15, 1919, the son of Emil and Anna (Reidiman) Keip, in Columbus,WI. Rueben was united in marriage to Doris Linck on October 10, 1946. Rueben lived in Beaver...
Robert LeRoy Grilley
Jun 15, 2009
Grilley, Robert L. MADISON-Robert Grilley, age 88, died in Madison on Monday June 15, 2009. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â He was born in Beloit on November 14, 1920 to Robert Earl Grilley and Ella Louise (Cruger) Grilley, but spent most of his childhood in Lancaster and Madison. Â He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1942 with high senior honors in Art...
Anne W Herb
Jun 13, 2009
Madison - Anne W. Herb, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Oakwood Village West. Anne was born in Madison on December 16, 1921, the daughter of Robert C. and Maude (Miller) Williamson. When Anne was eight years old the family moved to Gainesville, Florida. Anne returned to Madison as a University of Wisconsin freshman and...
Margith Alice Danielson
Jun 13, 2009
Margith Danielson, 87, formerly of Ogema, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2009. A very private, wise, and independent woman, Margith loved her home and land, her family, and had a passion for books, especially history and great literature. Music was important to her and she played accordion in two bands in Illinois in her youth and first chair...
Littleton Connely Tuggle III
Jun 12, 2009
Stoughton-Littleton ""Conley"" Tuggle III, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Stoughton Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1954 in Madison the son of Littleton & Fayne (Matteson) Tuggle II. Conley was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.  He loved high seas adventures to foreign ports on cruise ships He was a...
Ellery Nehring
Jun 11, 2009
Cambridge-Ellery ""Bud"" Nehring, age 78 passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009. Private family services are scheduled. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society.
Elaine Adams Miller
Jun 11, 2009
Madison -- Elaine Adams Miller, age 78, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Fitchburg Hospice Care. Elaine was born Oct. 03, 1930 in Salem Massachusetts, the daughter of James Luther and Margaret (Young) Adams. She is survived by her husband Carol and her two sisters, Eloise Adams (Bethesda, MD) and Barbara A. Thompson (Berwyn, IL). Elaine was a...
Dorothy L. Heffernan
Jun 11, 2009
Madison -- Dorothy L. Heffernan passed away on June 11, 2009. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 19, 1920, the daughter of Henry and Adela Hillemann. She graduated from Sheboygan High School and obtained a degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee. Dorothy married her high school sweetheart, Nathan S. (Nat) Heffernan, on April...
Beverly J. Palmer
Jun 10, 2009
OREGON- Beverly J. ""Bevie"" Palmer, age 70, passed away in her own bed, surrounded by her loving husband, family, and friends on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. It was a peaceful parting after several grueling years of fighting four horrible cancers. Â Beverly was born on March 11, 1939 in Madison, a daughter of the late Arne and Tena (Severson) Bendickson....
LaVerne P. Bartel
Jun 9, 2009
MADISON- LaVerne P. Bartel, age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was a resident of Oakwood Village West for over two years. LaVerne was born November 13, 1929, in Reedsville, WI, to parents Herman and Leona (Fischer) Priebe.
She is survived by her cousins: Eldred (Leola) Priebe, LeRoy (Betty) Priebe, Willis (Connie)...
Ronald Richard Olson
Jun 9, 2009
Madison -- Ronald Richard Olson, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on July 14, 1935, the son of Bernard and Rose (Schobert) Olson. Ron graduated from Beaver Dam High School. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Geissler on...
Joseph John Meicher
Jun 9, 2009
 Joseph John Meicher, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.  Joe was a person of strong faith who enjoyed attending daily Mass as often as he could and often assisted in the services.  He was very committed to his family and he always brought a smile and laughter to...
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