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.
William K. Hilgers
May 9, 2009
Madison -- William ""Bill"" K. Hilgers, age 65, died peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the HospiceCare in-patient facility. Bill was born and raised in Madison, loving the beauty and the bounty of the lakes which he knew so well. He also enjoyed golf and scuba diving and any excuse to be in the great outdoors. His charming, congenial...
Florence Ward Friedman
May 8, 2009
New Orleans / Madison - Florence Ward Friedman, age 104 years, died in New Orleans, LA on Friday, May 8, 2009. Wife of the late Morris Jack Friedman. Sister of the late Rose ""Tinnie"" Ward Epstein, a longtime Madison, WI resident and the late Edna Ward Hirsch, former Chicago, IL resident. Aunt of Ronald N. Epstein and Richard L. Epstein,...
Mary J. Lechten
May 8, 2009
Madison -- Mary J. Lechten, age 68, died on Friday, May 8, 2009 at her home in Madison. She was born on October 2, 1940 to Adolfo and Josephine (Pacini) Massari in Wales, Great Britain. Mary received a degree in higher education in the U.K. She attended the University of Madison, where she received a master's degree in education. Mary...
Michael Earl Horton
May 7, 2009
Michael Earl Horton, age 47, passed away on Thursday, May 07, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Â Michael was born the third of five children in Madison on February 3rd, 1962 to Phinis and Marjorie Horton. Â He graduated from East High School with the class of 1980, after spending some memorable time at Scattergood Friends School in Iowa....
Richard 'Dick' F. Lang
May 6, 2009
Richard Dick' F. Lang, age 73 of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on June 9, 1935, a son of Karl and Margaret (Bertoli) Lang. Dick graduated from Stoughton High School and served his country in the Army in...
Catherine ""Kate"" Falaschi
May 6, 2009
Catherine ""Kate"" Falaschi, age 32, passed away peacefully at home, following a long, courageous fight against colon cancer, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, with her loving family and friends by her side.  Kate was born on October 18, 1976, the daughter of Victor and Donna (McCannel) Gates in Burbank, CA.  She graduated  with a BS degree from...
Clara Segessenman Stucki
May 6, 2009
Madison -- In the still of evening the soul of Clara Segessenman Stucki, age 95, joined her many departed loved ones. Her life's impact on those of us who loved her was quiet, profound and enduring. Clara died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. She was born on July 27, 1913 to Hans Theabold and Elise (Feller) Segessenman and joined...
Lorraine E. Anderson
May 5, 2009
Madison -- Lorraine E. Anderson, age 86, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born on July 6, 1922 to Frank and Hulda (Johnson) Larson. Lorraine was united in marriage to Marvin W. Anderson, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Lorraine and Marvin lived on a dairy farm near Bay City, Wisconsin....
Russell A. Yanggen
May 5, 2009
Russell A. Yanggen, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Â He was born May 27, 1936 the son of Joseph and Helen (Hausmann) Yanggen. Â Russell is survived by his ""Life"" Gretchen Haugen, best friend and faithful four legged companion ""Ed"", brother Douglas (Ellen Fisher) Yanggen; nephews Steven (Keiko) and David (Sonia)...
Ann M. Druck
May 5, 2009
Madison- Ann Druck, age 83, passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2009. Ann was born on March 26, 1926, to Ingrid and Willard Fantle, in Yankton, SD.  She grew up in La Crosse, WI, and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She attended the University of MN, gaining an extensive knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting. Later she used her education...
Raymond A Harris
May 4, 2009
 Raymond A. Harris, age 55, passed away on May 4, 2009  at Meriter Hospital, after a very short and intense illness. Beloved son of Ivy and Bill (dec'd) and dear brother of Bill, Ivy, and Kevin. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. No flowers please but donations, if desired, may...
Elaine Lois Hubred
May 4, 2009
Elaine L. Hubred, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Alma Nelson Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. Â She was born in Stoughton on August 15, 1926, a daughter of Earl and Irene (Bailey) Aaberg, Sr. Â Elaine enjoyed embroidery work, as well as vegetable and flower gardening. Â She was a member of the Ladies...
Julie Ann Anderson
May 3, 2009
Sun Prairie-Julie Ann Anderson, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at UW Hospital, Madison. Julie was born on May 26, 1946 in Princeton, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Berenice (Rosene) Dersham. Julie was a 1964 graduate of Walnut High School, Walnut, IL and a graduate of UW-Madison, School of Letters and Science with French, German...
Howard M. Buenzli
May 2, 2009
MADISON- Howard M. Buenzli, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Attic Angel Place. Howard was born in Madison on November 5, 1915, to August and Elizabeth Buenzli. He graduated from East High School and the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Philosophy in 1937, and a Doctor of Laws Degree in 1939. He was...
Rose Marie Haack
May 2, 2009
Madison - Rose Marie Haack (Roz), age 72, died on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at her home in Madison. She was born on May 16, 1936 in Loretta, WI, the daughter of Nick and Marie Basic. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Many of her happiest moments were spent at Burke Station with her many friends...
Melvin Aubrey Thornton
May 1, 2009
Middleton - Melvin Aubrey Thornton chose Worker's Day, May 1, 2009 to finish his work in this world and move on to the next.  He was a proud member, past president, and friend to International Typographical Union Local 106 for more than 60 years, working most of them at Madison Newspapers Inc. and finishing his career as a shop foreman...
Ingeborg Johanna Maria Albert
May 1, 2009
Madison - Ingeborg Johanna Maria Albert (Felix) died Friday, May 1st after a long but uncomplaining battle against Alzheimer's Syndrome. Ingeborg was born in Netzschkau, Germany on Feb. 1, 1925. She was a precocious child and grew up fast during WWII. She lost two brothers and personally survived the firebombing of Dresden. These horrors were followed by incredible kindness and...
Jean Mary Wagner
May 1, 2009
Madison -- Jean Mary Wagner, nee Eberhardt, age 88 passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009. She was born on July 30, 1920 to John and Clara (Slater) Eberhardt. In 1938, Jean graduated from New Lisbon High School and then attended UW-Madison. During WWII Jean worked for Pan American Airlines in Miami, Fl, where she was trained in operations and...
Lorraine Evelyn Lund
May 1, 2009
Stoughton- Lorraine Evelyn Lund, age 84, entered God's kingdom on Friday, May 1, 2009. She was born on November 1, 1924, the daughter of Christ and Tilla (Femrite) Bothum. On November 2, 1944 she married Melvin Nordahl Lund. Lorraine was an excellent baker and was a cook for several nursing homes in Stoughton. Her hobbies included a love for antiquing...
Judith Anklam Devereux
Apr 30, 2009
Madison/Rhinelander - Judi Anklam Devereux, 48, died on April 30, 2009, after many years of living with ALS. She was born on May 27, 1960, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  Judi graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1978 and received her bachelor's degree from UW-Madison. Upon graduation, Judi worked at Marshall Erdman & Associates and Strang Inc. She was a member...
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