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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.
Beatrice 'Bea' M. Brandt
Aug 13, 2008
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McFarland -- Beatrice Bea' M. Brandt, age 89 of McFarland, passed away in Waukesha on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She was born in Blooming Grove on March 7, 1919, a daughter of the late Emil and Sadie (Barlow) Wold. She met Chester Brandt on the dance floor, and they were married and danced together for more than 64 years....
Robert 'Red' LaVerne Slinde
Aug 12, 2008
Robert 'Red' LaVerne Slinde, age 64, passed away at his home in Stoughton on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. He was born in Edgerton on December 24, 1943, a son of LaVerne and Leona (Geske) Slinde. Red was a very sociable and well loved person, and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an accomplished tennis player in his youth....
William A. Manke
Aug 12, 2008
William ""Bill"" Allen Manke, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th at his home in Madison WI after celebrating a final goodbye party the day before with friends and family at his favorite Lake Michigan beach in Racine WI. Bill was a kind, generous and wise teacher whose light has been shared with thousands over the years. He...
Karen Rae Fox
Aug 11, 2008
Sun PrairieKaren Rae Fox, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 at home. She was born January 11, 1938, in Madison, the daughter of the late Edmund and Alice (Strommen) McKnight. Â Â Â Karen was born and raised in Madison. She graduated from West High School in 1956 and Luther College, Decorah, Iowa in 1960. Her first years...
Phyllis J. Hill
Aug 10, 2008
Madison -- Phyllis Jo Hill was born to Leone Tolbert Hill and Homer Austin Hill on November 27, 1928 in Barttlesville, Oklahoma, and passed away on August 10, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. Â Dr. Hill succumbed to a rare form of cancer. Â The parents of Leone Tolbert made the trek west in the early years of the expansive westward...
Kathleen Corbin Bartell
Aug 10, 2008
Kathleen Corbin Bartell, adored wife, mother, sister and friend, died tragically and unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Kathy was born on April 13, 1946 to Joseph and Rosa Corbin. She lived in West Orange and Middletown, New Jersey until graduating high school in 1964. She attended Denison University in Ohio until 1966 when she transferred...
Michael Shane Paul
Aug 9, 2008
De Forest - Michael Shane Paul, age 33 of De Forest passed away, Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born, January 16, 1975 in Tomah, the son of Michael Paul and Linda (Babcock) Morris-Paul. Â Michael is survived by the two loves of his life, Danna Schroeder and their son, Michael W. Paul of De Forest; his father, Michael (Linda)...
Loletta A. Halverson
Aug 9, 2008
Stoughton- Loletta A. Halverson, age 98, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Harvey, ND on October 15, 1909 the daughter of the Rev. Richard and Anna (Knauss) Bloedau. Loletta attended Eastern Montana State College in Billings, Montana and graduated from Dickinson State College in Dickinson, ND. She taught school for several years...
Winnifred Bernadine Egebrecht
Aug 8, 2008
Madison -- Winnifred B. Egebrecht, age 85, passed away on Fri. Aug 8, 2008. There will be a Memorial Mass on Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, at 11:00 a. m. at St. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Dr. Madison with Monsignor Donn Heiar presiding.
Esther Martha Krueger
Aug 8, 2008
Sun Prairie- Esther M. Krueger, age 92, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Madison. Esther was born on August 5, 1916 in Wayside, WI the daughter of Ferdinand & Mathilda (Borchardt) Griepentrog. She was united in marriage to Gilbert H. Krueger on June 13, 1942 in Milwaukee, until his death on February 18,...
Joyce M Gorwitz
Aug 8, 2008
Gorwitz, Joyce  Madison/Oshkosh:  Joyce Gorwitz, age 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 8, 2008 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born on July 17, 1927, the daughter of  Frank W. and Anna (Rasmussen) Reidhauser in Neenah.  She was united in marriage to Sam Gorwitz in Oshkosh in 1955.  Sam...
JoAnn Midthun
Aug 7, 2008
Deerfield- JoAnn Midthun, age 62, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on October 12, 1945, the sixth of nine children, to Theodore and Marie (Aers) Midthun. JoAnn graduated from Deerfield High School and attended MATC Business College. She worked as a computer programmer for Ed Phillips & Sons for many years. ...
Jane N. Graff
Aug 7, 2008
MADISON- Jane Graff, age 81, died August 7, 2008, at Meriter Hospital after a long encounter with a pulmonary condition. Daughter of Irma Camp and Edgar Graff, Jane followed in the footsteps of her parents as an Extension Specialist in Home Furnishing and Design. Her mother had taught apparel and interior design at Iowa State College, and her father...
Donna Jean Fero
Aug 7, 2008
Donna Jean Fero, Waterloo, Wisconsin died on August 7, 2008 at the age of 83. Donna was a woman of strong faith who doted on her children, Bob Meracle and Bruce Fero. Her grandchildren, Mykol Susan Fero and Casey Ryan Fero, were her greatest joy. Donna also had a special place in her heart for Bruce's wife, Pat, and for...
Donald D. Henke
Aug 7, 2008
Sun Prairie Henke, Donald ""Don"" Â Donald ""Don"" Henke, age 65, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 7. Â He was born July 10, 1943 in Baraboo , WI, the son of Durlin and Adeline (Leege) Henke. Â Don served in the US Army in 1961-62, the US Army reserves until 1967,...
Merrill L. Iverson
Aug 7, 2008
Las Vegas/Madison/Stoughton- Merrill L. Iverson, age 87, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Las Vegas. He was born in Stoughton on December 28, 1920, the son of Theodore and Mabel (Gronlid) Iverson. Merrill graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938. He worked on his family's farm and for a brief period at Gardner Bakery in Madison. Merrill entered...
Arlette Helen Jordan
Aug 6, 2008
Middleton / DeForest - Arlette Jordan, age 101, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Sterling House in Middleton. Â Arlette was born to Edwin and Anna (Hagenstad) Daley in DeForest on February 26, 1907, and was a Madison area resident all her life. Â She was a graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and was a teacher in...
Viola Charlotte Alaspa
Aug 6, 2008
Viola Charlotte Alaspa Sun Prairie-Viola Charlotte Alaspa, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Oakwood Village East in Madison, WI. Â She was born in Ironwood, MI on June 24, 1917, the daughter of Hjalmer and Charlotte (Hedberg) Erickson, who were Swedish immigrants. She graduated from Ironwood High School and attended Woodward...
Jerry B Tillett
Aug 5, 2008
Trinity, FL: Â Â Jerry B. Tillett, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at UW Hospital, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Â Jerry was born on Dec. 22, 1936, the son of LeRoy and Ruth (Thomas) Tillett in Logansport Indiana. Â He was united in marriage to Jean Eisele on...
Melinda McKay
Aug 4, 2008
MADISON McKAY, MELINDA Melinda McKay, age 47, died Monday, August 4, 2008 in a local hospital. She was born August 14, 1960, in Chicago, the daughter of Theodore and Brenda (Williams) Hill. She spent the past 10 years working as an administrative assistant for the Wisconsin Secretary of State. She was a graduate of King High School in Chicago. On...
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