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.
Frederick ""Fred"" C. Dillett
May 29, 2009
Cross Plains, WI / Diablo, CA -- Frederick ""Fred"" C. Dillett, age 56, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 with his family by his side at the HospiceCare Facility. Â He was born on December 28, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Charles F. and Beverly Y. (Bastian) Dillett. Â Fred graduated from Shawano High School and went...
George Arthur Waech
May 28, 2009
Madison -- George Arthur Waech, age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 28, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of George and Emma (Marth) Waech. He was united in marriage to Betty Koshnick on October 16, 1948 in Milwaukee. George is survived by his daughter,...
Arnold Duane Halverson
May 28, 2009
Arnold ""Arnie"" Duane Halverson went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2009, surrounded by his family at Meriter Hospital. Â Arnold was born in Stoughton on June 10, 1936 the son of the late Gilbert and Grace (Johnson) Halverson. Â He graduated from Stoughton High School before joining the Navy in 1956. Â On March 26,...
Andrew A. Zimmerman
May 28, 2009
MADISON-Andy Zimmerman, age 26, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, in Milwaukee. He was born March 6, 1983, to his loving parents, Alan W. and Mary Hazen Zimmerman. Andy loved music, reading and history. He had many great friends along the way who tried to help him with his struggle with alcoholism, but the fight was too much for him.
Andy is...
Catherine Chase Button
May 27, 2009
Stoughton- Catherine ""Kitty"" Chase Button, formerly of Lake Geneva, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones. She was born on April 29, 1919 in Cleveland, OH to Louis and Gertrude (Bletsh) Podrasky. Kitty's family established themselves in Des Plaines, IL.  In 1929 they relocated to Lyndon Station. Later, Kitty...
Steven L. Key
May 26, 2009
Key, Steven  L. Madison :  Steven L. Key died peacefully early on May 26th, 2009 .  He was born in Orangeburg , South Carolina on March 28th, 1948 . He is survived by wife Consuelo Sanudo, daughter Sara Key (Tim Bogosh), step-daughter Lori Smith (Bill Smith), grandchildren Jena , Cassy, and Trey Smith, niece Jennifer Key, nephew...
Donald T. Fullerton Jr.
May 26, 2009
CAZENOVIA- Donald T. Fullerton Jr., age 76, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at HospiceCare inMadison, WI. Don will be remembered for his many contributions to the field of medicine. While at the Marshfield Clinic he served in various capacities, was instrumental in the establishment of the Marshfield Clinic Residency Program and served as its first Director of Medical Education. Before...
Elaine H. Wegner
May 24, 2009
Madison-Elaine H. Wegner passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born the daughter of Otto and Flora Hiller on June 13, 1920 in Vesper, WI. She studied journalism at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She married UW Athletic Coach and Professor Fred A. Wegner on June 20, 1941 at Luther Memorial church...
Anna-Lisa Emelia McDermott
May 22, 2009
McDermott, Anna-Lisa  Verona, WI / Brighton, MI -- Anna-Lisa McDermott was born in Helsinki, Finland on April 21, 19 29 and died on May 22, 2009 in Verona, WI.  Anna-Lisa was a fascinating, complex, and interesting person who cared deeply for those who came into her life.  She immigrated to the United States in 1948 and studied...
Lorraine Burnette Pfeil
May 22, 2009
PFEIL , LORRAINE BURNETTE (nee KALLAND) Lorraine passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by the love of her family at St. Mary's Hospital Madison, on Friday, May 22, 2009. Lorraine Kalland was born January 10, 1920 in Bristol Township to Oscar M. and Helen (Boehnke) Kalland. She graduated from DeForest High School in 1928 and attended Groves Barnhardt College. She met Sherwood...
Richard John Cone
May 22, 2009
 FITCHBURG CONE, RICHARD J. Richard J. Cone, age 60, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Portage, March 1, 1949, the son of Clifford and Norma (Foster) Cone. Richard was an R.N. for 27 years. When his son and father died he thought he...
James Roger Kennedy
May 22, 2009
Madison -- James ""Jim"" Roger Kennedy, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2009 , at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center , Fitchburg , WI after a long and courageous battle with emphysema and esophageal cancer. Â He was born in Monroe , Wisconsin to Howard and Blanche (Young) Kennedy on June 21, 19 40 . Â He...
Jason Laufenberg
May 21, 2009
Jason Laufenberg, age 20, of Ashton, died on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his home following a gallant battle with leukemia. He was born on Aug. 4, 1988, to Fred and Mary (Endres) in Madison. He graduated from Middleton High School and went on to Madison Area Technical College and received a degree in diesel and heavy equipment technology with...
Lorraine F. Hanson
May 20, 2009
Lorraine  F.  Hanson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  Lorraine was born on May 9, 1919, the daughter of Edward and Pearl (West) Killerlain.  She met her husband, Bernard, in 1934, and they were married on October 29, 1935.  Bernard passed away on March 27, 1992.  ...
Hazel Mae Johnson
May 19, 2009
DEERFIELD Â JOHNSON, HAZEL M. Â Hazel M. Johnson, age 86, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at City View Altercare in Madison. Â She was born November 27, 1922, in Deerfield, the daughter of Ernest and Della (Nelson) Gottschalk. Â She was a member of the Deerfield Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary in Deerfield. Â On February 6, 1943...
Steven J. Weber
May 19, 2009
Madison -- Steven J. Weber, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. He was born on February 19, 1960 to George and Donna (Platz) Weber in Madison. Throughout his life, Steven worked with various construction companies. In his free time, he enjoyed trapping and fishing, riding motorcycles, and was a collector of antiques of all kinds. Steven is...
Tom Talerico
May 18, 2009
Madison - Tom Talerico, age 41, finished his marathon with leukemia on May 18, 2009. Tom continues to live in the hearts of his wife, Amy and his four daughters, Samantha, Paige, Ren, and Jory. Tom was loved by his mother, Janet, father, Bill, brother, Jim and his family. He will be deeply missed by many wonderful friends and family...
Kae Ardeth Siverhus
May 17, 2009
Madison -- Kae A. Siverhus, age 75 passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the HospiceCare Facility with her husband by her side. She was born on May 18, 19 33 , the daughter of Alvin and Lucille (Healy) Larson in Minneapolis , MN . Â On September 11, 19 55 , Kae was united in marriage to W....
Richard W. Heine
May 17, 2009
Madison -- Richard ""Dick"" Walter Heine, age 90, died on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Oakwood West in Madison. He was born on July 22, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Lisette Heine. Dick married the love of his life, Mary A. Conklin, on March 30, 1940. Dick is survived by his daughter, Sally; son Robert; two grandchildren; and...
Edna Rubenstein Heilprin
May 17, 2009
Madison / Coronado, California / Gilbert, Minnesota - Edna Rubenstein Heilprin, formerly of Gilbert, MN and Madison, WI, passed away the evening of May 17, 2009 at her home in Coronado, California. She was 99, and was surrounded by her grandsons at the time of her passing. She was neither sick nor suffering, but, in her own words, she was...
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