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.

Clyde Selix

Clyde Selix

Apr 7, 2009

Madison -- Clyde ""Toppy"" Selix, age 86, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Attic Angels in Madison. Clyde was born on May 20, 1922 to Clyde and Buelah Selix in Oak Park, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army, 983 Field Artilary, in the Phillipines during WWII. Clyde graduated from the University of Illinois. On June 26, 1948, Clyde...

Yuri  K. Shcheglov

Yuri K. Shcheglov

Apr 6, 2009

Madison - Yuri K. Shcheglov   passed away Monday, April 6, 2009, at his   Madison residence. Born in Moscow on January 26, 1937, Yuri was an internationally renowned linguist and scholar of literature and culture, especially Russian. He began his career in the former Soviet Union, completing his M.A. (1959) and Ph.D. (1966) at Moscow University and occupying various...

Marlene  C. Swenson

Marlene C. Swenson

Apr 6, 2009

Stoughton- Marlene C. Swenson, age 72 of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital, surrounded by her family.   She was born in Marathon, WI on July 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Matthew and Marion (Rajek) Butalla.   On May 9, 1959, she was united in marriage to Clayton Swenson in Stoughton.   Marlene...

Jane  P. Taugher

Jane P. Taugher

Apr 6, 2009

MADISON- Jane P. (Urbanek) Taugher, age 91, died on April 6, 2009. She was born on July 14, 1917, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She married Norman J. Taugher on April 18, 1938. Jane attended Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Jane was a devoted wife and mother who took much joy in watching her family grow. Jane participated in many activities within...

Evelyn C. ""Maggie"" Brown

Evelyn C. ""Maggie"" Brown

Apr 6, 2009

Stoughton- Evelyn C. Maggie' Brown passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2009 with her family by her side.   She was born in Stoughton on February 23, 1928 to Andrew and Brita Weum.   She married the love of her life Charles W. Brown on August 17, 1948.   She is survived by her loving daughters, Susan...

Agnes  E. Wrchota

Agnes E. Wrchota

Apr 6, 2009

Sun Prairie /Deerfield- Agnes E. Wrchota, age 91, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison.   She was born in Baraboo on October 31, 1917, a daughter of John and Nellie (Carmody) McDermott.   On September 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Wrchota in Baraboo.   Agnes enjoyed crafts and...

Ronnie  Joe Morton

Ronnie Joe Morton

Apr 4, 2009

Sun Prairie-Ronnie J. Morton, age 36, died tragically in an accident on Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Bristol.  He was born on July 2, 1972 in Marshall, TX the son of Ronnie L. & Janet (Malin Maxwell) Morton.  Ronnie was a resident in the Township of Marshall.  He was employed with Alliance Trailer, Madison as a parts man and owned...

Daniel  M Shumway

Daniel M Shumway

Apr 4, 2009

Madison- Daniel M. Shumway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2009.  He was born on October 3, 1962 in Madison the son of Dean & Ruth Shumway.  Daniel was united in marriage to Kimberly Tolley on February 23, 2005 in Jamaica. He served his country with the U.S. Army.  Daniel was a person who believed in the power of...

Ryan  Thomas Juckem

Ryan Thomas Juckem

Apr 3, 2009

Ryan Thomas Juckem became an angel on April 3, 2009.   He was long awaited and hoped for by his parents, Paul and Laura Juckem.   Their love for him lives on through their love for each other.   He will also be greatly missed by all his family, especially his grandparents Tom and Karen Henn of Columbus and Mary...

Edward  William Furstenberg

Edward William Furstenberg

Apr 3, 2009

Furstenberg, Edward W.   MADISON- Edward W. Furstenberg, age 79, died on Friday, April 3, 2009 at home.   He was born on January 29, 1930, at home in Marshfield, WI.   He was the first son born to Christina (nee Arens) and Edward H. Furstenberg.   There were three older sisters:   Emily, Ruth, and Betty.   Another son,...

Lea Zeldin

Lea Zeldin

Apr 2, 2009

   MADISON - Lea Zeldin, an activist for social justice, world peace, civil rights, and health care for all, died Thursday April 3, 2009 from complications of a stroke in Madison, WI at age 80.    Lea was born in Chicago, April 20, 1928 to Edward E. Kellner and Julia (Weisbrot) Kellner.   She became involved in issues of social...

Betty  L. Lehnherr

Betty L. Lehnherr

Apr 2, 2009

Evansville/Stoughton- Betty L. Lehnherr, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at her residence in Evansville.   She was born in Evansville on February 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Oscar and Eva (Bly) Lehnherr.   Betty graduated from Evansville High School in 1948 and furthered her education at the UW-Madison with a bachelor's degree in Education.  ...

Thomas  James Kasenow

Thomas James Kasenow

Apr 2, 2009

Sun Prairie- Tom Kasenow, age 78, died on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg.  Tom was born on March 14, 1931 in St. Paul, MN the son of Frank & Catherine (Bender) Kasenow.  He graduated from Johnson High School in 1949 and for years was a loyal attendee of his high school reunions. During high school he...

John  L Merkt

John L Merkt

Apr 1, 2009

Madison-John L. Merkt, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2009 after a long battle with lupus and congestive heart failure.  He was born on October 2, 1946 in Milwaukee the youngest of three children of Gervase and Anna (O'Shea) Merkt.   He was a graduate of Milwaukee Marquette High School.  John attended Marquette University from 1964...

Martin Siik

Martin Siik

Apr 1, 2009

Martin Siik, age 100, died peacefully on April 1, 2009 in Madison , WI Martin was born in Karstula, Finland, on Sept. 30, 1908, to Julius and Lydia Siik.   The family emigrated to Ironwood, MI, in 1910 and when Martin was 14, they moved to Chicago where he graduated from Waller ( Lincoln Park) High School in 1926.   At...

Nancy  Hibma Kreklow

Nancy Hibma Kreklow

Mar 31, 2009

Fitchburg -- Nancy Hibma Kreklow, age 61 years young, left this earth   on her own terms on Tues. March 31, 2009. Nancy was the daughter of Dr. Otto (Barbara Stortz) Hibma. She is survived by her husband Richard and long awaited daughter Courtney and the newest love of her life, grand daughter Milani. Nancy is also survived by her...

Jerry  James Armstrong

Jerry James Armstrong

Mar 29, 2009

MADISON- Jerry James Armstrong, age 79, died on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Madison on June 21, 1929, to John and Grace (Botham) Armstrong. Jerry was the oldest of nine children and lived with his family on West Lawn Avenue for many years. After receiving a...

Pamela  Kay Pletsch

Pamela Kay Pletsch

Mar 29, 2009

Middleton -- Pamela Kay Pletsch, age 59, of Middleton, passed away on Sunday Mar 29, 2009 after a courageous three year fight with breast cancer. Pam was born January 2, 1950 in McNabb, IL.   She is survived by her husband Rick Lovell, two daughters Erin and Bridget, her mother Bernice Loesch and step-dad Don Loesch of McNabb, IL.  ...

Ernest  W. Mabis,  Sr.

Ernest W. Mabis, Sr.

Mar 28, 2009

Madison--Ernest Walter Mabis, Sr., age 101 passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born January 20, 1908 in Argyle, MN, to the late Robert and Rosa (Thiele) Mabis. He retired from Oscar Mayer after 33 years as a meat cutter. He worked part-time in security for the Athletic Department to keep spectators out...

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