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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.

Kay Mattison

Kay Mattison

Dec 14, 2008

Mattison, F. Kay

Stoughton- Our extraordinary mother, wife, grandmother and friend, F. Kay Mattison, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008 in her home in Stoughton, cared for by her family. She is survived by Michael Mattison, her husband of 41 years; her son, Charles (Kathy (nee Asleson)) Mattison; her daughter, Sarah (Mickey) Mattison Buhl; her grandchildren, Samuel, Chloe and...

Curtis  Charles Peters

Curtis Charles Peters

Dec 13, 2008

MADISON- Curtis C. Peters, age 82, died on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at his home from Parkinson's disease. He was born January 13, 1926, at Madison General Hospital (now Meriter) the son of Alva Wheeler Peters and Charles F. Peters. He attended Franklin Grade School and West High School, furthering his education with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering...

Margaret  Parthena Studesville

Margaret Parthena Studesville

Dec 12, 2008

Studesville, Margaret P. (Hall)

MADISON-Margaret P. (Hall) Studesville was born on September 14, 1925 in Wetang, Illinois to William and Eva Hall. She was the eighth child born to this union. Margaret moved to Madison, Wisconsin from Madison, Illinois to join her husband Alfonso in 1948. Together they made Madison their permanent home to raise their family. Margaret worked at University...

C.  Kenneth Maas

C. Kenneth Maas

Dec 12, 2008

Stoughton- C. Kenneth Maas, age 89, died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Skaalen Home.  He was born on May 31, 1919 in rural Edgerton, the eldest son of Charles and Fannie (Pomeroy) Maas.  Later the family moved to Stoughton where Ken graduated from Stoughton High School in 1937.  He worked for Armor and Co. from 1936-1961.  Following...

Eleanore  Louise Droster

Eleanore Louise Droster

Dec 11, 2008

Monona-Cable-Madison-Eleanore Louise (Krueger) Droster was called to her eternal rest at the age of 97, on Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Madison. She was born March 2, 1911, in Madison, to Oswald and Anna (Pollow) Krueger. She was married November 2, 1932 to Raymond A. Droster, who preceded her in death on October 2, 1984.   Eleanore graduated from Madison...

Frances  Mary Kahl

Frances Mary Kahl

Dec 10, 2008

  Sun Prairie/CambridgeFrances M. Kahl, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at London Lodge.  Frances was born on March 16, 1925 in WI, the daughter of Matthias and Christine (Marking) Meier.  She was united in marriage with Oliver Kahl on April 11, 1945 in Madison and together they raised two daughters.   Frances lived in various cities including...

Florence  Rita Kraus

Florence Rita Kraus

Dec 9, 2008

Sun Prairie--Florence R. Kraus, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Belmont Nursing Home.   Florence was born on December 4, 1927 in Aberdeen, SD, the daughter of Anthony & Rita (Gauer) Goldade.  She was united in marriage with Herman Kraus in 1950 in Aberdeen, SD.  Together they raised 2 sons.  Florence worked as an inspector at Goodyear...

Kimberly  Ann Ousley

Kimberly Ann Ousley

Dec 9, 2008

Kimberly Ann (Ballew) Ousley, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in Madison.   Kimberly was born on April 15, 1958, the daughter of James and Dorothy (Zee) Ballew in Pennsylvania.   She was a graduate of Parkview High School in Orfordville.  Kimberly was united in marriage to Robert Ousley on May 13, 1989 at Mt. Zion...

Gordon W. Van Keuren

Gordon W. Van Keuren

Dec 9, 2008

Gordon W. Van Keuren, age 77, passed away on December 9, 2008 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.Gordon was born on April 14, 1931 in Beloit to Glenn and Olga (Jensen) Van Keuren. He was a Sergeant First Class in the 128th Infantry Regiment of the National Guard. He served for three years. In 1953 he met his wife, Carol (Gress). They...

Michael  A. Nelson

Michael A. Nelson

Dec 9, 2008

McFarland- Michael A. Nelson, age 30, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was born in Brunswick, GA on May 29, 1978, the son of Keith and Debra ( Shannon) Nelson.  Mike graduated from Middleton High School in 1996.  He enjoyed sharing time with his service dog, Buster, watching NASCAR and...

Randolph  Winston Pederson

Randolph Winston Pederson

Dec 9, 2008

Sun Prairie/DeForest- Randolph Winston Pederson ""Randy"", age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center.  He was born on the family farm in Token Creek on November 24, 1927 the son of Herman & Kathryn (Albright) Pederson.  He grew up on the family farm, a homestead that remains in the Pederson family to...

Joseph Maugeri

Joseph Maugeri

Dec 8, 2008

 

SUN PRAIRIE

MAUGERI, JOSEPH

Joseph ""Tootsie Roll Joe"" Maugeri, age 79, died Monday, December 8, 2008 at HospiceCare, Inc. He was born November 3, 1929, in Ohio, the son of Salvatore and Nuncia (Brundo) Maugeri. Joe was a member of Bristol Lutheran Church where he served as an usher. Joe spent most of his spare time doing volunteer work with Bird Elementary...

Verne  E. Conder

Verne E. Conder

Dec 8, 2008

Verne E. Conder, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2008 at Oakwood Village West.   He was born on June 2, 1924 the son of Verne A. and Julia (Echtner) Conder, in Surring, WI.   Verne graduated from Shawano High School, and attended Lawrence University.   He was united in marriage to Mary Zeratsky on February 5,...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Dec 7, 2008

MadisonRobert Brown, age 83 passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. He was born on September 25, 1926 the son of the late Johnie and Virginia (Green) Brown. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during WWII. He was a member of the VFW 1318 and the American Legion Post 501 of Madison. Survivors include: 2 sons, 7...

Marjorie  French Mjaanes

Marjorie French Mjaanes

Dec 7, 2008

Marjorie French Mjaanes, age 97, died peacefully on December 7, 2008. She was born on September 25, 1911 in Kilbourn (Wisconsin Dells) to Arba and Adeline Fench. In 1932 she married Ledvin Mjaanes residing in Madison and later Beloit. Marjorie enjoyed a long, full life being with each new generation as her family grew. Marjorie loved traveling, baking, needle work...

Betty  Jane McCutchin

Betty Jane McCutchin

Dec 6, 2008

MADISON- Betty J. McCutchin (Blaul), age 88, of Madison, passed peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Oakwood Village. She was born September 12, 1920, in Hammond, Indiana to John W. Blaul and Florence Pryor (Bennett). She graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana in 1938. She attended St. Catherine's School of Nursing in East Chicago, IN and graduated in...

Lillian Rawlings

Lillian Rawlings

Dec 6, 2008

Rawlings (Armstrong), Lillian, died December 6, 2008 in the New Glarus Home in New Glarus, WI.   Lillian grew up in Box Elder, MT and when she married James Armstrong she moved to Helena, MT.   After the war Lillian and James divorced.   Lillian went to work for Mountain Bell in Helena.   In 1957 Mountain Bell offered her...

Michael  A. Johnson

Michael A. Johnson

Dec 6, 2008

Johnson, Michael Mike'

McFarland -- Michael Mike' A. Johnson, age 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in McFarland on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was born in Madison on January 17, 1957. Mike was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Mike was a very hardworking man. Among his many...

Robert  J. Anders

Robert J. Anders

Dec 6, 2008

Robert James ""Bob"" Anders, age 75, passed away at University Hospital in Madison, Saturday morning, December 6, 2008. Bob was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on January 13, 1933. He was the fourth of six children born to Milton. F. and Katherine L. (Jay) Anders. Bob attended high school in Moorhead, Minnesota where, in the eleventh grade, in 1950, he joined...

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