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.
Charles C. Vike
Jan 30, 2009
Vike, Charles Stoughton- Charles C. Vike, age 74 of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Stoughton on March 31, 1934, a son of the late Christ and Grace (Ayers) Vike. He was united in marriage to Joan Skoien at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton on April 30, 1955. Charles served his...
Dorothy E. Peterson
Jan 30, 2009
Peterson, Dorothy
Stoughton- Dorothy E. Peterson, age 83, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, January 30, 2009, after an extended illness. Dorothy was born in Stoughton on October 18, 1925 to the late Truman and Josie (Rue) Evenson. She attended Wheeler Prairie and Pleasant Hill rural grade schools and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1943. She married...
Richard Z. Kabaker
Jan 29, 2009
Richard Z Kabaker, attorney, civic leader, fundraiser, brother, husband, father and friend, died on January 29, 2009, at his home in Middleton at the age of 73. Â He was the first son of Herman and Eve Kabaker, and was born on February 22, 1935. Â He is survived by his brother, Tom, his two children, Douglas Kabaker and Nancy...
Mildred Bernice Foote
Jan 29, 2009
Foote, Mildred Bernice
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Mildred Bernice (Carter) Foote of Stoughton, Wisconsin died Thursday, January 29, 2009. She was born on June 27, 1913 in Trenton, Missouri to Rollie and Bertha (Bernard) Carter. In 1935 she married Robert G. Foote. Mr. Foote preceded her in death on February 14, 1991. She devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Marvin Alvin Ratzlow
Jan 28, 2009
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Marvin A. Ratzlow, age 85, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Chicago. He was born February 27, 1923, in the Town of Medina, WI, the son of Ernest and Ruby (Knapton) Ratzlow. Prior to his retirement in 1997, Marvin had been employed by the Boehck Equipment Company in Milwaukee. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, the...
Vernon R. Vaage
Jan 26, 2009
Vaage,Vernon R.
Stoughton- Vernon R. Vaage, age 84 of Stoughton, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Monday, January 26, 2009. He was born in Rockdale on April 6, 1924, a son of the late Olaf and Eva (Severson) Vaage. Vernon attended Cambridge High School. He was united in marriage to Mary Maxine Woodruff on September 23, 1950....
Leo C. Bussan
Jan 25, 2009
Waunakee / Bonita Springs, Florida -- Leo Charles Bussan, age 79, died on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on October 22, 1929 to LuVerne and Clara (Bjerk) Bussan in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Leo grew up in Madison. He was united in marriage to Ruth E. Schlotthauer in July of 1951, and she preceded...
James Douglas Sawyer, Sr.
Jan 24, 2009
Sun Prairie- James H. Sawyer, Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Meriter Hospital, Madison. He was born on March 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of Jacob & Minetta (Harding) Sawyer. James was united in marriage to Sally Miles on June 10, 1986 in Glenview, IL. Mr. Sawyer was a longtime resident of...
Alvin C. Smith
Jan 24, 2009
McFarland- Alvin C. Smith, age 94, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Dixon, Nebraska on October 14, 1914, the son of Harry and Minnie ( Bergen) Smith. Alvin spent his youth in the Sparta/Cataract area with his mother, brother and sister. On October 19, 1935 Alvin married Erna Johnson. ...
Charlotte E. Wadsworth
Jan 24, 2009
Charlotte E. Wadsworth, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison. Â Charlotte was born on July 7, 1913 the daughter of James and Hannah (Falk) Solberg in Eau Claire. Â She was united in marriage to Irvin Wadsworth on November 4, 1934 in Eau Claire. Â The Wadsworth family lived in...
Richard Douglas Eberhardt
Jan 24, 2009
Madison-Richard ""Dick"" Eberhardt, age 74, passed away peacefully January 24, 2009 at home. Dick was born on March 7, 1934 in Lancaster, WI the son of Guerdon ""Cap"" & Della (McDonald) Eberhardt. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951. Dick served his country in the U.S.A.F. for four years during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of...
Alan F Krueger
Jan 24, 2009
Alan F. Krueger, age 84, died peacefully at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on January 24, 2009. Â Alan was born January 4, 1925 the son of Elmer and Cresence (Harter) Krueger in Campbellsport, WI. Â He was a graduate of Campbellsport High School, and attended Oshkosh State Teachers College, and Spencerian Buisness College in Milwaukee. Â Alan was united in marriage to...
Ursula Rose Karwacki
Jan 22, 2009
Ursula ""Shirley"" Rose Karwacki, age 81, passed away on January 22, 2009. Ursula is formerly of McHenry, Illinois and moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family. She was kind, a friend to all, patient, loving, caring, helpful and understanding. She loved her family. She loved flowers, gardening, crafts and piano music. She will be missed by her son Joseph...
Neva M Benson
Jan 22, 2009
STOUGHTON- Neva M. Benson, age 94, died on Thursday, January 22, 2009 in Mobile, Alabama. She was born on April 15, 1914 in Polo, Illinois a daughter of the late Hal & Alice (Hodge) Nichols. Neva had been a long time resident of Dixon, Illinois and later of Stoughton, Wisconsin. She married Harlan Benson on October 2, 1935 in...
Mari Ann Martin
Jan 22, 2009
STOUGHTON- Mari Ann Martin, age 64, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Mari was born in Stoughton, October 7, 1944 a daughter of the late Harold and Ingeborg (Halverson) Gullickson. She was educated in the Stoughton schools graduating from the Stoughton High School in 1962. Prior to her illness...
Jerome F. Saeman
Jan 21, 2009
Jerome F. (Jerry) Saeman, age 92, passed away after a full life on Jan. 21, 2009, at home in Madison. He was born April 10, 1916, to Frank J. and Catherine (Karch) Saeman in Cross Plains. He married Veronica Stodola on June 25, 1949. While attending Pio Nono High School in Milwaukee he became ""hooked"" on chemistry, a subject which...
William ""Bill"" Weaver Bailey
Jan 21, 2009
MADISON- William ""Bill"" W. Bailey, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born in Bloomington, WI on October 20, 1913, the son of Isa and Lee Bailey. He worked for the Borden Co. for 33 years until his retirement in 1978. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, three sisters, two brothers, and...
Timothy N. Geving
Jan 21, 2009
Stoughton- Timothy N. ""Dobber"" Geving, age 47, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born on November 28, 1961 in Superior, the son of John and Elaine (Orstad) Geving. Tim attended Duluth, MN and Esko, MN schools. He played little league baseball, hockey and high school football. Tim resided in the Stoughton Area since 1979. ...
Avis H Levin
Jan 20, 2009
Avis H. Levin, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Â She was born on June 2, 1925, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of Charles and Jean Ofstrock. Â She was an excellent student and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Massachusetts. Â After graduation she went to work...
Marian E. Hauge
Jan 20, 2009
Deerfield- Marian E. Hauge, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1924, the daughter of Herman and Augusta (Draeger) Kreuger. Marian attended Jargo School, Deerfield High School and graduated from Edgerton High School. After obtaining her teaching degree from the UW-Whitewater Marian taught at many rural schools until...
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