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.
Ruth Ann Hess
Mar 19, 2009
MADISON - Ruth-Ann ""Ruthie"" Hess, age 61, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Hospice Care. Ruthie was born on June 10, 1947 to Kenneth and Ruth Coleman. Born and raised in Madison, Ruthie worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Housing, the Washington Hotel until it was destroyed by fire in 1996, and the State of Wisconsin Registration...
Eleanor M Moeller
Mar 19, 2009
Eleanor M. Moeller, age 82, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village West on Thursday, March 19, 2009. Eleanor was born Eleanor Marie Johnson on September 30, 1926, in Saginaw Michigan, as the only child to George E. and Nora J. (Reed) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Floyd Edward Moeller on March 29, 1947...
Ben Lowell
Mar 18, 2009
Ben Lowell, of Houston, Texas (formerly of Madison), loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend passed away on March 18, 2009 at the age of 81. Â He was surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his children. Ben was born and raised in Madison, WI and was the youngest of a family of five...
Zachary James Alexander Wachtendonk
Mar 18, 2009
Madison- Zachary James Wachtendonk, 30, beloved son, passed away on March 18, 2009 at St. Mary Hospital from complications due to Asthma & Seizure Disorder caused by agent orange. He was born on February 8, 1979 in Madison the only son of James & Mary ""Sukie"" (Alexander) Wachtendonk. Zachary will be forever loved and remembered for his kindness, strength, integrity...
Rodney Frederick Barelmann
Mar 18, 2009
MADISON- Rod F. Barelmann, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. He was born February 13, 1950, in Fond du Lac, WI to parents Elmer and Anita Barelmann. In 1970, he married Brenda Gilbertson and together they had two children, Todd and Melissa. Rod established and worked at Concept Productionsin Madison for 38 years. He is survived...
John Parker Hendrickson
Mar 17, 2009
VERONA- John Parker Hendrickson, age 89, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at his residence after a long illness. He was born July 23, 1919, in La Crosse, WI, to Walter and Alice (Parker) Hendrickson. John graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1937 and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison. On February 7, 1946, he married Eunice Sommers in...
Howard Roberts Wendt
Mar 17, 2009
SUN PRAIRIE  WENDT, HOWARD R.  Howard R. Wendt, age 72, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in his home. He was born November 4, 1936, in Madison, the son of Howard and Stella (Stasica) Wendt. Prior to his retirement in 1999, Howard had been employed by Gardner's Bakery in Madison. In the 60's, he was a member of the Madison Motorcycle...
Elinor Schultz Pinkert
Mar 17, 2009
Elinor Schultz Pinkert passed away on March 17 at Oakwood Village , surrounded by her family and many caring hands. Ellie was a Public Health Nurse with the Madison City Health Department from 1973 to her retirement in March 1988. Her warm, easygoing personality and her loving heart will be missed by all who knew her. She was an avid...
Louise Buschke
Mar 16, 2009
Louise Buschke, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison. Â She was born in Lodi on July 21, 1915. Â She and her husband Floyd were long time residents of Madison before retiring to Florida in 1978. Â She was preceded in death by Floyd in 1988. Â In 2004 she...
Marian J. Anderson
Mar 16, 2009
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Madison/Stoughton- Marian J. Anderson, age 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born in Monroe on July 5, 1927, the daughter of Eldon and Margaret (Solbraa) Linderud. Marian grew up in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1945. On July 3, 1949 she married...
Lois Helen Reuter
Mar 16, 2009
Lois Helen Reuter, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Sterling House in Middleton. Â Lois was born the only child of Thomas ""ODell"" and Hattie (Arneson) ODell on May 8, 1926 in Winona, MN. Â She spent most of her childhood in Cochrane WI. Â When Lois was 19 years old she tragically lost both...
Frank C. Heimerl, Jr.
Mar 15, 2009
Madison - Frank C. Heimerl, Jr. (Sam) age 86, died on March 15, 2009 at Meriter Hospital after a long illness. He was born April 3, 1922 to Pauline Caston and Frank C. Heimerl, Sr. Sam attended Blessed Sacrament elementary school and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1940. After attending the UW - Madison Sam enlisted in the US...
Br. Domonic Leo Rothering
Mar 15, 2009
On March 15, 2009, Brother Dominic Leo Rothering, O.P., died peacefully in his sleep at Blessed Sacrament Priory in Madison, Wisconsin. Brother Dominic was the son of the late Leo Peter Rothering and Ethel LaBresh Rothering. He was a native of Minnesota. He is survived by his sister Doris Porter , Hopkins, MN; and 7 nieces and 1 nephew; and many...
Melverne M. Moreton
Mar 14, 2009
Moreton, Melverne M. Deerfield-Melverne M. Moreton, 73, of Deerfield, died on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Karmenta Center in Madison, following a long struggle with cancer, which she conducted with grace and courage. Mel was born on June 19, 1935 at the Allen family farm in Medina Township near Marshall to Robert and Jeanette Allen. She graduated from Marshall...
Stephen Francis Bolser
Mar 14, 2009
Stephen Francis Bolser passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 , at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison after a brave and courageous battle with brain cancer. Â He was born on February 26, 1953 , in Urbana , Illinois , the son of the late George and Catherine Bolser of Rantoul , Illinois . Â He and Melenie Wowczuk...
Nancy Nan-hwa Wu
Mar 13, 2009
Nancy Nan-hwa Wu, passed away at the age of 89 on the morning of March 13, 2009 with her family by her side. She was born on October 1, 1919 in Jiujiang, a port city near the lower reach of the Yangtze River, in Jiangsi Province, China. She was an outstanding woman who overcame many difficulties to lead a successful...
Marian I. Olson
Mar 13, 2009
Madison -- Marian I. Olson, age 88, died on Friday, March 13, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born on April 23, 1920 to Russell and Hazel (Bishop) Holzer in Warren, Wisconsin. Marian graduated from the former Stout Institute with a degree in home economics in 1941. She taught in Chetek and Mineral Point. In 1948 she...
Donald Lee Benson
Mar 12, 2009
Donald Lee Benson of Verona, passed away on March 12, 2009 while on vacation in Florida. Â He was born September 16, 1932 in Madison. Â He graduated from Madison West High School, received a BS degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and a DDS degree from Marquette University. Â He was married to the former Phyllis Holmes in...
Anna Mae Young
Mar 12, 2009
MARSHALL  YOUNG, ANNA M.  Anna Mae Young, age 74, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 in a Madison hospital. Survivors include 1 daughter Bonnie (Cindy) Shannon; 3 sons: Richard E. Clemons, Jr., Terry L. Clemons and Rothbe C. Clemons; 6 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 5 brothers and 1 sister.  She will be missed by all who knew her, especially her...
Bernice R. Petersen
Mar 12, 2009
Petersen, Bernice R. (Friz) Stoughton- Bernice Rachel Petersen (Friz), age 86, died on March 12, 2009 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. Â She was born in Stoughton on February 18, 1923, the daughter of John and Regina (Hougan) Hoveland. Â She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1941, and married Carlo E. Petersen on August 19, 1942. Â She was...
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