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.
Rodney James Bruner
Mar 2, 2009
MADISON- Rodney James Bruner, age 78, passed away on March 2, 2009, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 29, 1930, in Primgar, Iowa, the son of Ross and Edna Bruner. After graduating from high school in 1948, he became associated with the American Fidelity Insurance Company of Richmond, VA. He remained with the company for 18 years...
Wayne L. Wadinski
Mar 1, 2009
Princeton- Wayne L. Wadinski, age 76, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Â He was born in Wausau on January 15, 1933, the son of John and Myrtle (King) Wadinski. Â Wayne is survived by his wife, Karen Stark; three children, Susan (Jeff) Pientka, Christopher Wadinski and Cheri (Tom) Gentz; three grandchildren, Brian, Nicholas and Aaron; four siblings, Mary...
Ruth Ann Metzler
Mar 1, 2009
Metzler, Ruth A. Stoughton- Ruth Ann Metzler, age 75 of Stoughton, passed into eternal rest on Sunday March 1, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Â She was born in Madison on November 9, 1933, a daughter of Walter and Annie (Blizzard) Outhouse. Â On June 7, 1958, she was united in marriage to Harlan Earl Metzler at Christ Lutheran Church in...
Rosella M. Kuehn
Feb 28, 2009
Madison -- Rosella M. Kuehn, age 91, died on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on May 6, 1917 in Madison to John and Mary (Hornung) Schmelzer. Rosella attended St. James Grade School, and Edgewood High School. She received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison in...
Muriel Vetter
Feb 28, 2009
Vetter, Muriel Stoughton- Muriel Vetter, 93, of Stoughton passed away peacefully on February 28, 2009. Â She was born in Montevideo Minnesota on July 1, 1915 a daughter of the late Herman and Hansine (Mortenson) Bang. Â In 1941 she married Herbert Vetter. Â They farmed in Minnesota prior to moving to Stoughton in 1959, where she drove a school...
Carolyn F. Wilson
Feb 27, 2009
Carolyn Finkelstein Wilson, affectionately known as Callie, age 89, died peacefully on Friday, Feb 27, 2009, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. Born October 31, 1919 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Ruby (Rosenfeld) and Nathan Finkelstein (who emigrated from Russia at the age of 12). Callie was endowed with musical talent, intellect, wit, and athleticism. Over her...
Betty B. Shimon
Feb 27, 2009
Betty B. Shimon, born 7-2-1927, passed away peacefully on Friday February 27, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida. Â Betty grew up in South Carolina and went on to college earning her nursing degree. Â She met her husband, Robert (Bob), while working as a nurse at Fort Jackson Army base. Â She and Bob moved to Madison, WI in 1956 and...
Frederick Charles Ayers
Feb 27, 2009
Madison -- Frederick Charles Ayers, age 88 died Friday, February 27, 2009 at Sebring Assisted Living. Fred was born August 18, 1920 in Madison, the son of Jesse and Ida (Schmale) Ayers. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter Ayers. He is survived by nieces Judith Ayers, Susan (Jeffrey Wiles) Ayers and Katie Ayers; grand niece...
John Philip Keillor
Feb 27, 2009
MADISON- John Philip (Phil) Keillor, Jr., age 71, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 after suffering severe injuries in a fall while ice skating with his youngest grandchild. Phil was born on May 26, 1937 in Anoka, Minnesota, the first of six children to John and Grace Keillor. After earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of...
William James Drescher
Feb 25, 2009
William James Drescher, age 90, died on Wed. Feb. 25, 2009 at Wynnwood of Madison West. Â He was born on August 20, 1918 in Craig Colorado to Frank Metcalf and Marguerite James Drescher. Â He and his three siblings enjoyed a happy childhood on the family ranch. Â He graduated from Colorado University in 1940 with an MS in...
Bess Gellman Smith
Feb 24, 2009
Madison - Bess Gellman Smith, 101 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Sterling House in Madison, Wisconsin. Bess was born April 26, 1907 in Zhitomer, Russia, the daughter of Eli Gellman and Meta (Belman) Gellman. Bess immigrated in 1909 with her family to Davenport, Iowa where she attended Lincoln School & J.B. Young Intermediate. In...
Rose Ann Hanson
Feb 24, 2009
Hanson, Rose Ann Stoughton- Rose Ann Hanson, age 71 of Stoughton, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Â She was born in Stoughton on September 16, 1937, a daughter of Michael and Nora ( McKinney) Fitzgerald. Â On December 6, 1958, she was united in marriage to Richard M. Hanson, who preceded her...
Ruth E. Allin
Feb 24, 2009
Ruth Emory Allin, age 97, a longtime resident of Madison, WI, passed away on February 24 in Roseville, MN at the Presbyterian Homes of Roseville where she had been living for the past seven years. Ruth was born on April 16, 1911 in Maywood, IL, the daughter of the late Lyndon King Emory and Elizabeth Bishop Emory. She moved to...
Eleanor L. Friedman
Feb 23, 2009
Henderson, Nevada / Madison - Eleanor ""Elie"" Friedman, age 91, of Henderson, Nevada (formerly of Madison) passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanleigh Friedman; a sister; and a brother. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Salin of Middleton, WI and Marcia Friedman of Henderson, NV; two grandchildren; two great...
Wenonah Miller-Freeman
Feb 22, 2009
Wenonah Miller- Freeman passed away on Sunday Feb. 22, 2009 . She was born on April 13, 19 55 in Great lakes , IL. Â She grew up in Racine , WI . Â She graduated from Park high school in 1973. Â Wenonah met her future husband James Freeman, the son of O.T. Freeman, in middle school. Â They...
Sidney B. Podell
Feb 22, 2009
MADISON - Sidney B. Podell, age 88, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. Sid was a vibrant, energetic man with a zest for life, multifaceted interests and a wide spectrum of friends. He was a lifelong advocate for peace, equality, justice and the environment. He described himself as...
Thodore ""Ted"" E. Losby
Feb 21, 2009
Theodore ""Ted"" Losby , age 83, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009. Â He was born March 1925, the son of the late Louis and Emma Losby. Â Ted graduated from Sparta High School in 1943 and then entered the Army serving in World War II with the 75th Infantry Division from 1943-1946. Â He received his Masters Degree in...
Lois Jane Reimer
Feb 21, 2009
VERONA-Lois Jane Reimer, age 63, died peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends. Lois was born on January 29, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Seymour and Min Raznikov. Lois graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri -- St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1969. She...
Donald G. Ramsden
Feb 21, 2009
Stoughton- Donald G. Ramsden, age 93, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009. He was born on August 21, 1915, the son of Oscar and Delia (Welke) Ramsden. Donald worked for the State of Wisconsin until his retirement. He is survived by his brother, Alvin (Shirley) Ramsden of Stoughton; sister-in-law, Sue Ramsden of Stoughton; and several nieces and nephews. Donald...
Melvin ""Mike"" Elvekrog
Feb 21, 2009
Stoughton-Melvin ""Mike"" Elvekrog died peacefully at Stoughton Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Â Mike was born to Kristin and Johanna (Lien) Elvekrog on April 11, 1921, the fifth of six children. Â Mike farmed all his life in the township of Rutland. Â He married Clarice Reigle on September 20, 1975. Â Together they enjoyed many years of traveling....
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