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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.
Leland G. Hack
Oct 16, 2008
Stoughton- Leland G. Hack, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born on October 6, 1934, the son of Leland and Edith (Payne) Hack. Leland married Janet Kelley on September 22, 1962 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church on Atwood Avenue. Sonny worked for 10 years at Sunby Sand and Gravel before retiring after 25 years as...
Elizabeth ""Betty"" Jane Motl
Oct 16, 2008
Elizabeth ""Betty"" Jane Motl Passed away at the UW Hospital on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Although she has left this world, she has moved on to the loving arms of her Creator. She was born on October 7, 1921 in Waterloo, Wisconsin. She hit the jackpot when she met and married James Motl, her husband of 63 years. They were...
Samuel ""Sam"" Reynolds
Oct 15, 2008
Samuel ""Sam"" Reynolds, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 1:00 p. m. at CRESS FUNERAL SERVICE, 6021 University Ave. There will be a visitation for family and friends from 12 Noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial...
Jean Mary Snyder
Oct 14, 2008
Madison- Jean Mary Helf Snyder, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in Wyocena. She was born on March 8, 1918 in St. Paul, MN. Jean graduated from Birnamwood High School. On May 28, 1938, she married Everett L. Snyder. Together they farmed in the Norrie, Belleville, Deerfield and Cottage Grove areas. During her retirement she lived in...
Donald Dean Willink
Oct 14, 2008
Donald D. Willink, age 86, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; and the following members of his immediate family: his daughters, Barbara (Roy) Hansen of Dubuque, Iowa and Carol (Carl) Ferritto of Orange City, Florida; grandsons: Nicholas (Bridget) Hansen of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Kevin Hansen of Playa del Rey, California; brothers,...
Lucille May Nedrebo
Oct 13, 2008
MADISON- Lucille May Nedrebo, age 95, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was reborn to her Father in Heaven on Monday, October 13, 2008, at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. Lucille was born in Richland, Iowa to John and Martha Shirkey (Brater) on May 23, 1913. As a teenager, Lucille, worked for her room and board as she attended...
Gary Lee Moore
Oct 12, 2008
MADISON                                                  MOORE, GARY L.  Gary L. Moore, age 55, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 in his home. He was born March 14, 1953, in Madison, the son of John and Inez (Fenne) Moore. He was an employee of SM & P for the past 10 years.  Survivors include his girlfriend Shelley ""Bunny"" Westbury and her daughter...
Marilyn Louise Berge
Oct 12, 2008
Berge, Marilyn (Stenjem)
Stoughton- Marilyn L. (Stenjem) Berge, age 63, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Stoughton on April 1, 1945, a daughter of Herbert and Vernel (Lund) Stenjem. Marilyn worked most recently at Oregon Manor, and enjoyed her work there. She lived for Christmas and her grandchildren. Her...
Robert Burl Briggs
Oct 11, 2008
MadisonRobert Burl ""Bob"" Briggs, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2008. He was born on December 24, 1947 the son of Burl and Ida (Hughbanks) Briggs. Bob was a life-long resident of Madison. He was a graduate of East Side High, Class of 1965. Bob worked at Oscar Meyer until retiring in 1995. He also worked for Vacation...
La Verne June Auerbach
Oct 11, 2008
SUN PRAIRIE  AUERBACH , LA VERNE  La Verne Auerbach, age 86, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 in the Waunakee Manor. She was born July 27, 1922, in Eland, WI, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Joerns) Piehl. She had been employed by WI Cheeseman for more than 24 years. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, loved...
Arlene Elizabeth Jasensky
Oct 11, 2008
Jasensky, Arlene  Stoughton- Arlene E. Jasensky, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Stoughton Hospital.  She was born in Stoughton on December 8, 1924, a daughter of Ole and Anna (Bjoin) Spilde.  Arlene married Richard Jasensky and they enjoyed over 50 years together.  She was a graduate of Stoughton High School, a life...
Robert Charles Heise
Oct 11, 2008
MADISON  HEISE, ROBERT C.  Robert C. Heise, age 90, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Oakwood Village East. He was born June 17, 1918, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Henry and Rose (Speller) Heise. Prior to his retirement in 1984, Bob had been employed by St. Mary's Hospital as the plant director. He was a veteran of...
Richard E. Jerdee
Oct 10, 2008
Richard Jerdee, age 64, died at the Ellen and Peter Johnson HospiceCare Residence on October 10, 2008 after a recent diagnosis of cancer. Dick had been with the Madison Department of Transportation for over 40 years, and was most recently the Traffic Operations Manager in the Traffic Engineering Division. Dick is survived by his sister Donna (Jerdee) Read of Mt....
Margareta Werdan
Oct 9, 2008
Margareta Werdan, age 80, died on Thurs. Oct. 9, 2008 surrounded by her family. She will be lovingly remembered for her grace, dignity, and humor. She touched countless lives in her time on this earth and was a wonderful mother and friend. Born in Germany, she was proud of becoming an American citizen and marring Joe Werdan in 1957. They...
Dr. Robert A. Bonebrake
Oct 7, 2008
MADISON -- Robert (""Bob"") Alan Bonebrake, husband, father, grandfather, friend and physician, age 70, passed away in the company of his family at his home in Madison on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 , after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. He was born on April 30, 1938 , in Chicago, son of Dr. Harold and Nancy (Hamerin) Bonebrake. Bob graduated...
Margaret Gryttenholm
Oct 7, 2008
Gryttenholm, Margaret
Stoughton- Margaret Gryttenholm, age 88, passed away at Oakwood East in Madison on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. She was born in Stoughton on September 24, 1920, a daughter of Erick and Gertrude (Yttri) Anderson. She was united in marriage to Conrad Gryttenholm on January 27, 1940. Margaret worked as housekeeping manager at Stoughton Hospital for many years. She...
Richard Gordon Amos
Oct 6, 2008
Madison-Richard G. Amos, age 85, died on Monday, October 6, 2008 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on November 3, 1922, son of Paul and Helen Amos. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette. When duty called, he served with distinction in the 407th Infantry Regiment of the US Army in World War II, seeing...
Mark G. Irick
Oct 4, 2008
Mark G. Irick, 56, Madison, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at home. Mark was formerly a photographer and order processor at Irick Studio in Wausau. Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca Irick, Wausau; son, Kalin (Danielle) Irick, both of Wausau; three sisters, Theresa (Charles) White, Madison, Mary Irick, Mt. Horeb, and Julie (Don) LaBelle, Weston; and one brother,...
Gloria J. Bolles
Oct 3, 2008
Bolles, Gloria J.
MADISON/STOUGHTON/MIKANA, WISCONSIN - Gloria J. Bolles, age 63, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008, at Mayo Clinic/Saint Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Gloria was born on October 4, 1944 in Hollywood, California, daughter of the late Lloyd and Alice Tholo, was confirmed at Central Lutheran Church in Stoughton, graduated from Stoughton High School, and attended the University...
Mary Jean Tichenor
Oct 2, 2008
Madison-Mary Jean Tichenor, age 76, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. She was born on December 21, 1931 in Prairie du Chein the daughter of Lawrence & Lauretta (Pitzer) Geisler. Mary Jean was united in marriage to Donald Tichenor on June 20, 1953 and they enjoyed over 55 years of marriage. She was a...
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