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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.
Dennis James Hilgendorf
Aug 1, 2008
Madison--Dennis James Hilgendorf, age 53, died accidentally on Friday, August 1, 2008. He was born on November 23, 1954 the son of Donald and Darlene (Eckstein) Hilgendorf. He was raised on Madison's north side attending Madison East High School. On June 28, 1980 Dennis was united in marriage to Donna Holm. He was employed by the State of Wisconsin Department...
Howard Elmer Egner
Jul 31, 2008
Egner, Howard
McFarland -- Howard Elmer Egner, age 85, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at his home in McFarland. He was born in the town of Dunn on December 13, 1922, a son of Ole and Mabel (Krogfoss) Egner. He served his country in the Army during WWII with an honorable discharge in 1946. He made his career...
Kristina Cuthbert Stuart
Jul 30, 2008
Fitchburg - Kristina Cuthbert Stuart, mother of two and the light of all around her, lost her long and valiant battle with brain cancer on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, the evening before her 35th birthday. She was a brilliant and accomplished woman adored by everyone who knew her.  Kristina was born at Madison General on July 31, 1973. She...
Ilse C. Wood
Jul 29, 2008
SUN PRAIRIE WOOD, ILSE C. Ilse C. Wood, age 70, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in her home. Ilse was born February 15, 1938, in Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Berta (Kroninger) Steines. Survivors include 1 son: James L. (Susan) Estorf, Jr. of Marshall; 2 daughters: Jennifer J. Wood of Chicago and Julie C. (Jeffrey) Schneeberg of Madison;...
Buford 'Sonny' Eugene Burlingame
Jul 29, 2008
Burlingame, Buford 'Sonny' E.
Stoughton- Buford 'Sonny' E. Burlingame, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Willow-pointe Memory Care in Stoughton. He was born in Stoughton on November 9, 1931, a son of Buford Lee and Melvie O. (Johnson) Burlingame. He graduated from Stoughton High School, and worked at the UW Medical School as an animal caretaker....
Mary Louise Schuler
Jul 28, 2008
Mary Louise Schuler, age 47 passed away on Monday July 28, 2008 at her home. Mary was born in Hollywood CA . She attended California State University at Long Beach where she received a liberal arts degree with a certificate in special education. Mary and Dean met in California and were married at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Augustine Florida...
Patricia Ann Braley
Jul 27, 2008
Braley, Patricia (Vedvig)
STOUGHTON/ EDGERTON - Patricia Ann (Vedvig) Braley, age 53, passed away at her home on July 27, 2008, with her beloved husband Mike, at her side. She was born to Matt and Syneva (Markley) Vedvig of Albion Township, on March 26, 1955. She grew up on the Vedvig family farm and joined the ""joyous"" tradition of helping...
Candice Eileen Tylke
Jul 26, 2008
Candice Eileen Tylke, age 42, peacefully passed away on July 26, 2008. She was born on December 12, 1965 in Milwaukee to Vincent Sr. and Cecile (Kaczmarski) Tylke. Candice graduated from WestMilwaukeeHigh School and went on to earn a Bachelors Degree from UW-Oshkosh. She received an Associates Degree and two certificates from MATC Madison, MATC Milwaukee, and RockfordMemorialHospital, respectively. She...
Roland B. Day
Jul 26, 2008
MADISON- Judge Roland B. Day, age 89, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008, at OakwoodVillage in Madison. He was born June 11, 1919, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and was raised in Eau Claire. He received his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin in 1942 and 1947, respectively. He served overseas in the U.S. Army during World War II....
Wilferd J Mueller
Jul 25, 2008
Mueller,  Wilferd  J.  Madison:  Wilferd  J. Mueller, age 91, died Friday, July 25, 2008  at Wynwood  Brookdale Senior Living in Madison after a long illness.  He was a letter carrier from 1946 to 1972, with his route being in the Westmorland area of Madison most of those years.  He was born Dec....
Odell Johnson
Jul 25, 2008
The sun set peacefully over beloved father and Madison resident, Odell Johnson, on July 25, 2008 in Fairfield, Connecticut. Â He was born in Del Valle, Texas on July 17, 1917 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in New Guinea and the Northern Solomons until his discharge in 1945. He then traveled to Madison and arranged...
Donald Albert Wendt
Jul 24, 2008
Donald A. Wendt was born March 29, 1920, to Anna and Ted Wendt in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Â He died July 24, 2008, at his home at Oakwood Village West. Â Don grew up in Marshfield with his sisters Betty and Ruth and his brothers Bill and Ted. Â He played baseball, worked on his grandparents farm and just generally enjoyed...
Virginia Margaret Caravello
Jul 23, 2008
Madison -- Virginia Caravello, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2008 at Belmont Nursing Home after a short battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Milwaukee on May 27, 19 22 and lived her early life on W. Dayton Street in Madison and her last 20 years at the Capitol Center , also on W. Dayton Street...
Trevor Earl Koch
Jul 22, 2008
Sun Prairie- Trevor E. Koch, age 28, passed away tragically from a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. He was born on March 26, 1980 in Madison the son of Dennis & Kathleen (McMahon) Koch. Trevor had been a lifelong resident of the Sun Prairie area. He was a free spirit with many talents who did things his...
Mary B. Caire
Jul 20, 2008
MADISON- Mary B. Caire, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born October 18, 1915, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Alfred and Jesse (Lunon) Thomas. Mary came to Madison in 1935 with her mother and siblings. She worked for many years doing domestic work for many Madison families...
Helen M. Fossen
Jul 19, 2008
Fossen, Helen
Stoughton/Madison- Helen M. Fossen, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Cottage Grove. She was born in Stoughton on March 16, 1928, a daughter of Hans and Marie (Wollwage) Fossen. She lived in Stoughton, McFarland and Madison, working at Rennebohm Drugs, and later Walgreen Drugs. Helen was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison....
Richard Alan Skillrud
Jul 17, 2008
Skillrud, Richard (Dick)
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Verona/Madison:  Dick  Skillrud passed away in his sleep Thursday, July 17 2008, at his home in Verona.  Dick was born July 11, 1951 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Howard and Dorothy (Heibel) Skillrud. He moved to Madison in 1964 and graduated from Madison West in 1969. In 1971 Dick...
Deborah Girard
Jul 17, 2008
Oregon, WI- Deborah Girard, age 57, left us too soon on Thursday, July 17, 2008. Debi was born on December 13, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy Girard. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1969. Debi had a lifelong love of animals both big and small. While in grade school she convinced her...
Carole Briesath
Jul 17, 2008
LODI-Â Â Carole Reeks Briesath (nee Church) passed away peacefully, July 17, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. Carole was born Jan. 6, 1946 in Owensboro KY, daughter of the late Charles Church and Dottie Baird. Carole was a successful business owner, an avid golfer and she excelled in all her hobbies and interests. Carole was one of a kind in...
Ruby L. Schueler
Jul 15, 2008
MADISON
SCHUELER, RUBY L.
Ruby L. Schueler, age 88, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Oak Park Place. She was born November 19, 1919, in Edgerton, WI, the daughter of Sanford and Viola (Anderson) Lein.Ruby was a member of Burke Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of Edgerton High School and Whitewater College. Ruby taught school in the...
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