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.

Clifford G. Olson
Feb 21, 2009
Stoughton- Clifford Gerald Olson died on Saturday February 21, 2009 at his home in the Town of Dunn at the age of 66. Â He was born July 6, 1942 in Long Prairie, MN to Clifford and Ethel Olson of Osakis, MN. Â He is survived by his wife Donna M. Sansome Olson, whom he married in St. Paul, MN...

Lorraine T. Ward
Feb 20, 2009
Stoughton- Lorraine T. Ward, age 95, died peacefully at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Friday, February 20, 2009. Â She was born on July 27, 1913 in Milwaukee. Â Lorraine was the daughter of the late Floyd and Edith (Baumgarten) Thomas. Â The Thomas family were longtime residents of Stoughton. Â She graduated from the Stoughton schools. Â Furthering...

Wayne Jesse Buss
Feb 19, 2009
STOUGHTON- Wayne Jesse Buss, age 73, died on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Wayne was born on January 8, 1936 in Withee, Wisconsin a son of the late William & Amanda (Jesse) Buss. He was a 1954 graduate of Madison East High School and was married to the former Joan Johnson on July 16,...

Ryan Edward Davidson
Feb 19, 2009
 Sun Prairie- Ryan Edward Davidson on Thursday, February 19, 2009, on his 16th birthday, the angels came and guided Ryan home. While resting comfortably and with his family nearby, his 9 year battle with brain cancer ended. And although his shell here on earth failed him much too early, his spirit is strong and will continue to live on in...

Jeanette Isabelle Peterson
Feb 18, 2009
Stoughton- Jeanette Isabelle Peterson, age 87, passed away at the Stoughton Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 following a short illness. She was born in Linden on March 3, 1921, a daughter of William and Eda (Bockhop) Dixon. Jeanette spent several years of her life caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was employed at hospitals in Iowa...

MaryJane Conner
Feb 17, 2009
Mary Jane Conner died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Capital Lakes Health Care Center. Â She was born on August 8, 1922 in Waupun, Wisconsin. Â Her family moved to Watertown, Wisconsin where she graduated from high school and was active in First Congregational Church activities. Â She later lived in Elkhart, Indiana and moved to Madison, Wisconsin...

Paul S. Miller
Feb 17, 2009
McFARLAND- Paul S. Miller, age 61, passed away February 17, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Miller of McFarland; children: David (Dana) Miller of Waunakee, Shari (Jeremy) Ramsey of Loves Park, IL, and Daniel Miller of Madison; grandchildren: Lydia, Joseph, Noah and Elliana; sister, Jean Uhl; and brothers, Daniel Miller and Gerry (Judy) Polk. A funeral service will...

Martha J. Kepke
Feb 16, 2009
MADISON- Martha J. ""Marty"" Kepke, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2009, while in Knoxville, TN. She was born October 30, 1921, in Cambridge, OH and was a resident of Madison for 55 years. Martha graduated from the Bethesda School of Nursing in Zanesville, Ohio and became a registered nurse in 1942. During World War II she...

Sena Kvitle
Feb 15, 2009
Sena Kvitle (nee Fladen) passed away on February 15, 2009 at The Skaalen Retirement Home in Stoughton, WI. She was born on May 4, 1921. Her mother died after childbirth, so Sena was raised by her maternal grandparents on the Havey Farm near Stoughton. She went to nursing school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and after graduating, married her high school sweetheart,...

Alice Marie Petty
Feb 15, 2009
STOUGHTON- Alice Marie Petty, age 93, lifetime Stoughton resident, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. Mrs. Petty was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on June 19, 1915 to Max and Myra (Minard) Hildebrandt. She was one of three children. Alice graduated from Stoughton High School in 1933. While in high school, Alice met...

Jerry Charles Vogt
Feb 15, 2009
Jerry Charles Vogt passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Â He was born on April 25, 1948 in St. Charles, Illinois to Robert and Helen Vogt. Â Jerry never married, and has no children. Jerry received a spinal cord injury in May of 1969, yet throughout his life pursued an active role in living life like others. Â His...

Nancy Ann Sheldon
Feb 14, 2009
DeForestNancy Ann Sheldon, age 60 passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Madison. Nancy was born June 21, 1948 in Appleton, the daughter of the late Otto and Agnes (Jedwabny) Luchterhand. She was untied in marriage to Arthur D. Sheldon on January 11, 1968 in Appleton. Together they moved to many places over the years, due to Arthur's work, until...

Richard Douglas Sperle
Feb 14, 2009
Sperle, Richard D. McFarland-Richard D. Sperle began life's journey on July 23, 1925. The son of Oscar and Gaea (Rein) Sperle, he was proud to live his entire life on the farm that has been in the Sperle family for over 150 years. He was a loyal son, devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather. Richard passed away peacefully on...

Wesley John Waite
Feb 14, 2009
Waite, Wesley J. Stoughton- Wesley John Waite, age 77 of Stoughton, passed away, joining his beloved wife Virginia, on Valentines day, Saturday, February 14, 2009. Â He was born on June 2, 1931 in Appleton, a son of Marvin and Linda (Olson) Waite. Â He was united in marriage to Virginia Wasemiller on November 12, 1949. Â Wesley served his...

William Lee McCain
Feb 13, 2009
McCain, William Stoughton- William Bill' McCain, age 74, passed away at Nazareth house in Stoughton on Friday, February 13, 2009. Â He was born in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois on October 27, 1934, a son of Lee V. and Ethel F. (Fuiten) McCain. Â He attended Mt. Pulaski High School and The University of Illinois, and served his country in the...

Joseph Wright Spradling
Feb 13, 2009
Joseph Wright Spradling, 92, died February 13, 2009 at Madison, Wisconsin, in the company of his family. Â Born in Sparta, Wisconsin on November 18, 1916, he was the youngest of the seven children of James Wright Spradling and Genevieve Church Spradling. Â Joe was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings: James, Betty (Toland), Frank,...

Lucile Ann Dahle
Feb 12, 2009
Dahle, Lucile Ann Stoughton- Lucile Ann Dahle, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the Stoughton Hospital. Â She was born on May 6, 1910 in Madison to Herman and Frederika (Suetmeier) Knabe. Â Lucile married Allen F. Dahle in 1946 and they enjoyed 43 happy years together before he passed away in 1989. Â She...

Homer Erwin Pfefferkorn
Feb 12, 2009
Homer Erwin Pfefferkorn, age 73, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Meriter Hospital, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Homer was born on August 9th, 1935 in Waupun, Wisconsin to Erwin and Nora (Siewert) Pfefferkorn. Homer attended Waupun public schools and graduated from the UW-Madison. He was a CPA for 40 years in Madison....
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