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.
Henry O. Leikness
Apr 28, 2009
Sun Prairie/Stoughton- Henry O. Leikness, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on March 25, 1929 the first of 15 children to Henry and Olivia (Offerdahl) Leikness. On July 25, 1949 Henry married Arlene Thompson at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. He is survived by his wife of 60...
Mary Ann Emerson
Apr 27, 2009
Sun PrairieMary Ann Emerson, age 96, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at The Willows. She was born on June 26, 1912 in Madison, the daughter of Ben and Elizabeth (Gunning) Henke. She was a longtime resident of Sun Prairie and lived in Blue Mounds prior to moving here. Her employment included working at WI Porcelain Company, WI Cheeseman,...
Gordon Charles Thomas
Apr 27, 2009
SUN PRAIRIE THOMAS, GORDON C. Gordon C. Thomas, age 83, died Monday, April 27, 2009 in a Madison hospital. He was born July 9, 1925 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Claire and Myrtle (LaMoine) Thomas. Prior to his retirement in 1984, Gordon spent 35 years teaching and coaching in Lake Villa, Round Lake and the Mundelein Illinois schools. He was...
Thomas D. Patenaude
Apr 27, 2009
MADISON- Tom ""Bam Bam"" Patenaude, age 40, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Monday, April 27, 2009. Tom was born March 25, 1969, in Milwaukee, the son of Errol and LueAnne (Wetzel) Patenaude. He was a 1987 graduate of Madison West High School and worked various jobs within the City of Madison Parks Department. Tom was an avid...
Helen Van Oosbree
Apr 26, 2009
Madison - Helen Van Oosbree, age 57, passed away on April 26, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after battling cancer for four months. Helen Aileen Molloy was born December 26, 1951, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the 7th of 10 children to Joseph and Teresa Molloy. Helen married her high-school sweetheart, Tom Van Oosbree, on December 30, 1972. Helen...
Daniel John Binsack
Apr 25, 2009
MADISON- Daniel J. Binsack, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the University Hospital. Dan was born March 22, 1948, in Milwaukee, to parents George and Charlotte Binsack. After graduating from high school in Milwaukee, he attended the UW-Milwaukee for one year before deciding to enlist into the U.S. Army during Vietnam in...
Virginia 'Ginny' C. Santos
Apr 24, 2009
Virginia 'Ginny' C. Santos, age 73, passed away at her home in Stoughton on Friday, April 24, 2009. Â She was born in Muscoda on December 28, 1935, a daughter of Edward and Blanche (Yarish) Schneider. Â On February 20, 1954, she was united in marriage to William Santos. Â Ginny loved her family and children. Â She raised seven...
Donna Jeanne 'Nean' Olson
Apr 23, 2009
Donna Jeanne Olson, ""Nean"", age 81, passed to eternal life on April 23, 2009 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born on October 17, 1927 to Margery (Contell) and Carroll Ray in Prairie du Chien. Â Along with her parents, sisters and brother, she was part of the ""Ray's Sunshine Kiddie's Revue"", a family vaudeville touring group. Â ...
Dr. Helene Lucy Dwyer
Apr 23, 2009
Dwyer, Dr. Helene L. Madison  Dr. Helene Lucy Dwyer, age 68, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009 surrounded by her loved ones. Helene was diagnosed with ALS in October 2006, and since, while dealing with a terribly debilitating disease and constantly worsening state of physical health, she remained, always, a soul of calm, kindness, beauty, and warmth.  ...
Muriel 'Mim' Wersland
Apr 23, 2009
Muriel 'Mim' Wersland, age 73, passed away at her home in Stoughton, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 23, 2009. Â She was born in the Town of Christiana on January 14, 1936, a daughter of Neville and Anna (Dahl) Fosdal. Â She grew up in Utica and graduated from Stoughton High School. Â She married Iver Wersland on...
Frances Hornung
Apr 23, 2009
Madison--Frances ""Minnie"" Hornung, age 85 passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born August 10, 1923 the daughter of the late Jacob and Elsie (Smith) Smith. She married Howard R. Hornung whom preceded her in death in 1978. Â Frances is survived by her children: Marie (John) Bates of California, Pat...
Ruth Ann Raffit
Apr 22, 2009
Madison--Ruth Ann Raffit, age 64 passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born August 13, 1944 in Antigo, the daughter of Francis Bricco and the late Arlene (Fairchild) Bricco. On August 13, 1980, Ruth was united in marriage to Richard E. Raffit in Illinois. Ruth was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church...
Jeanette M. Drews
Apr 21, 2009
Jeanette M. Drews, age 89, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in a local care center. She was born July 24, 1919, in Madison, the daughter of William and Amelia (Johnson) Brinkman. Prior to her retirement in 1987, Jeanette had been employed by Madison East High School. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Eagles Club and the Moose...
Linda Williams
Apr 21, 2009
Madison -- Linda Williams, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 , after a long illness. She was born on July 15, 19 56 in Americus , Georgia the daughter of Henry and Mary ( Lincoln ) Lockhart. She was employed by Meriter Hospital for many years. Â Linda loved her family and enjoyed playing bingo and cookouts....
Constance M. Osterndorf
Apr 21, 2009
Constance (Connie) Osterndorf, born February 21, 1920, slipped peacefully into the arms of God surrounded by the love of her family on April 21, 2009. Connie touched everyone she met with her sage wisdom, sense of humor, and delight in life. Her spirit, her sensitivity to beauty and the arts, her intellectual rigor and interest in political discourse, along with...
Thomas F Diener
Apr 20, 2009
Sun Prairie--Thomas F. Diener, age 84, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Nov. 16, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI the son of V. E. and Mae (Meyer) Diener. Tom lived in Milwaukee his first 42 years of life, then moved to Madison for a short while before moving to Sun Prairie in...
Curtis A. Roscoe
Apr 20, 2009
Curtis A. Roscoe, age 81, died Monday, April 20, 2009 in a Sun Prairie care center. He was born February 23, 1928, in Madison, the son of Harvey and Edith (Weise) Roscoe. He was a veteran of the WW II having served in the Merchant Marines and was a member of the Eagles Club. On July 10, 1954, Curtis was...
Helen Eileen Strassman
Apr 20, 2009
Helen Eileen (McDermott) Strassman, 84, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2009 at her home in Oregon, WI. Â She was born on April 15, 1925 in Dodgeville, WI Â to Thomas and (Mary) Agnes McDermott being the fifth of six children. Â After spending her childhood on the family farm in the Ridgeway area and graduating from Ridgeway High...
Beatrice G King
Apr 20, 2009
Madison-Beatrice G. King, age 96, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009. Beatrice was born on July 14, 1912 in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Eno C. and Mary (George) Bachechi, Italian immigrants. She was married to James Smith who preceded her in death in 1946 and later married G. Willard King who preceded her in death in 2007. Beatrice...
Burton C. Dyreson
Apr 18, 2009
Madison -- Burton C. Dyreson, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on April 18, 1916 in Stoughton, WI, the son of Carl and Effie (Johnson) Dyreson. Burton graduated from Janesville High School and went onto Madison Business College receiving a degree in accounting. He served in the Army during WWII...
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