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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.
Lois M. Thessin
Oct 1, 2008
McFarland- Lois M. Thessin, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in Crofton, Maryland.  She was born on January 6, 1932 in Readstown, the daughter of Virgil and Esther (Mickle) Ammerman. She attended Minnesota Bible College before transferring to the Nurses Training Program at Methodist Hospital in Madison.  She met her husband John Thessin at the hospital, where...
Joan Mary Sanford
Oct 1, 2008
Madison-Joan Mary Sanford, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 after a 20 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Joan was born in Madison; she married the love of her life, William and moved to New York until William retired when they returned to Madison. Joan is survived by her daughter, Kathy; sons, Kenneth and William (Sharon) and special...
John C. Liposcak
Oct 1, 2008
John C. Liposcak, age 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Meriter Hospital, in Madison, after a short illness. Â John was born December 8, 1930 in Gary, Indiana, as the only and beloved child of Andrew and Beatrice (Musselman) Liposcak. Â He grew up primarily in Gary, but loved living near Schenk's Corners in Madison during his...
Miles H. Barker
Oct 1, 2008
Miles Hopkins Barker was born on December 26th, 1922, to Helen Bass Barker and Leland Hartley Barker in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Â He died at home on October 1, 2008, in Middleton, Wisconsin. Â He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Catherine Frances Smith ""Cathy"" Barker, his beloved twin brother, Hartley Bass Barker, his children, Lynn Barker Severson,...
Shirley Alwin
Oct 1, 2008
Shirley Moore Alwin, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, after an extended illness in Hanover, Pa. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Alwin. Born in Milwaukee, she moved with her family to Madison where she graduated from Madison East High School. She and her husband, Bob, along with their young family later moved to...
Richard H. Holmes
Sep 30, 2008
Madison -- Richard H. Holmes, age 80, died on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 29, 1928 to Harold and Eleanor (Polzin) Holmes in Superior, Wisconsin. Richard served in the U.S. Army after graduating from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. In 1990, Richard retired after working as an engineer with the...
David R. Gochberg
Sep 29, 2008
David Robert Gochberg, beloved father, husband, brother, and son-in-law, 53, passed away quietly on September 29 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Laura, daughter Ariel, son Aaron, brothers Jonathan and Joel, and uncle and aunt Howard and Karen Gochberg . Â A graduate of James Madison Memorial High School in 1972, Dave studied music at the University...
Sandra Emerson
Sep 29, 2008
Stoughton- Sandra Edge Johnson Emerson, age 66, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family due to lung cancer. She was born on May 28, 1942 the six of eight children to Carlos and Marion ( Lincoln) Edge. Sandy graduated from Central High School. She enjoyed working in her yard, traveling and gambling. Sandy...
Helen C McLimans
Sep 28, 2008
Helen C. McLimans, age 91 of the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI passed away on September 28, 2008. She was born July 27, 1917 in Monfort, WI the daughter of John and Lillie (Schuster) Mueller. Helen married John McLimans on June 17, 1939 in Livingston, WI. She was a Registered Nurse having affiliated at Finley School of Nursing, Dubuque,...
Patrick Raul Cantu
Sep 28, 2008
Patrick R. Cantu, age 57, went to rest on Sun. Sept. 28, 2008. He was born on Nov. 3, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to John and Nellie Cantu. Patrick graduated from Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Patrick was a social worker and music teacher. Music was Patrick's passion. Survivors include his father, John; brother, David; and sister, Rachael all...
Thomas Albert Duell
Sep 28, 2008
Thomas Albert Duell passed into eternal life on Sept 28, 2008. He was born May 2, 1951 to Albert R and Rita M Duell in Madison. He is survived by siblings Carol Manley, Kathryn Duell, Jean (Dennis) Fawcett, and John (Amanda) Duell, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Michael. Private services...
Eunice H. Swenson
Sep 27, 2008
Swenson, Eunice
Stoughton- Eunice H. Swenson, age 85 passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Stoughton on March 24, 1923, a daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Johnson) Jensen. She was a graduate of the Stoughton High School. Her marriage to Harold F. Swenson occurred on February 22, 1945. They farmed...
Margaret Ann Driskill
Sep 27, 2008
SUN PRAIRIE  DRISKILL, MARGARET, A (DELANEY)  Margaret A. (Delaney) Driskill, age 80, died Saturday, September 27, 2008 in her home. She was born January 1, 1928, in the Town of Orion, WI, the daughter of Denis and Florence (Suda) Delaney. Prior to her retirement, Margaret had been employed by Chrysler for 25 years. She was a member of...
Arthur H. Gill
Sep 27, 2008
-Arthur Gill, 75, passed away Sept. 27, 2008 at his home in Madison with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 5, 1933, in Madison, a son of Arthur Gill and Marie Gill (Dunn). He married Josephine Schuster, Oct. 14, 1961 in Chokio, MN. Art was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Alaska during the...
Marjorie L. Trosper
Sep 27, 2008
Marjorie L. Trosper, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in the loving presence of her family. Â She was born October 4, 19 25 to John L. and Ida Lee (BeVelle) Owens in Chillicothe , MO. Â In 1945 Marjorie married Grayson L. Trosper in Madison , WI . Â She worked at Wisco Hardware and...
Judith Maureen Berry
Sep 25, 2008
Berry, Judith M.
Madison -- Judith M. Berry, age 70 of Monona, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Madison. She was born in Madison on August 22, 1938, a daughter of Francis Revere and Flora Alma (Hoesley) McKiernan. She loved her cats, dancing and old movies, and was a very accomplished seamstress. She is survived by daughter C.J....
Adam P. Pleus
Sep 25, 2008
-Adam P. Pleus, age 27, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Adam was born on June 17, 1981, and has been a life long resident of Madison. He graduated from Omega High School. Adam was recently employed at Epic, and Club Tavern working in food service. He enjoyed playing his collection of guitars with his Dad and his friends....
Kathleen Jay Orvis
Sep 24, 2008
 SUN PRAIRIE ORVIS, KATHLEEN ""KATHY"" Kathy J. Orvis, age 48, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in a Madison hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 30, 1960, in Madison, the daughter of Ernest and Dorthea (Graves) Kreger, Jr. Kathy had been employed by Goodyear Tire, in Sun Prairie, for the past 15 years. She was...
Jeffrey Lyn Saal / Mac Donald
Sep 23, 2008
Nokomis, FL/Stoughton, WI - Jeffrey Lyn Saal, also known as Jeffrey Lyn Mac Donald, age 61 of Nokomis, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Venice, Florida. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 20, 1946, the son of Gretchen Valoe. Jeffrey was a proud father and grandfather. He loved his family, friends, fishing, and the outdoors....
Alfred F. Clark
Sep 23, 2008
Alfred F. Clark, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Alfred was born on April 28, 1934 in Texhoma, Oklahoma, the son of Alfred Clyde and Jennie ( Minter ) Clark. As a small child Alfred and his parents moved to Hillpoint, WI. He grew up on a farm, and attended schools...
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