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.
Rev. Harold E. Wicke
Nov 1, 2008
Sun Prairie - Rev. Harold E. Wicke, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the  Sterling House, Sun Prairie.  He was born on July 12, 1912, in Kirchhaeyn, Town of Jackson, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Eleonora (Toepel) Wicke.  Pastor Wicke was united in marriage to Thekla Hanke on October 23, 1940, in Hortonville, Wisconsin....
Harry Schackter
Nov 1, 2008
Harry Schackter, age, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at his home in Comforts of Home, Menomonie, Wisconsin where he was cared for by many loving people. He was predeceased by his grandson, Nathaniel Lucas, his wife Sadye and his three sisters. He was born December 19, 1912, in Russia to Morris and Augusta Schackter. He graduated...
Shirley Tuider Slovacek
Nov 1, 2008
Stoughton- Shirley Slovacek, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008. She will be missed dearly by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom touched a lot of lives spiritually and they touched hers in return.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Lutheran Cemetery South in Stoughton.
M. Joan Cobb
Nov 1, 2008
   Mary Joan Cobb  Sun Prairie -- Joan Cobb, age 79, passed away November 1, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Joan was born May 25, 1929 in Winchester, IN. She was the daughter of Myles and Josephine Young and graduated from Fountain City High School in Fountain City, IN. Joan was united in marriage...
Ashley B. Santos
Oct 31, 2008
Madison -- Ashley B. Santos, age 22, died on Friday, October 31, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on August 28th, 1986. Ashley was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her parents, Peggy and Brian; sister, Pamela Robles; three nephews, Izaiah, Jayson, and Kaden; grandparents, Bill and Virginia Santos;...
Jacqueline Ann Paltz
Oct 31, 2008
Jacqueline Ann Paltz, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2008 at HospiceCare surrounded by her loving family. Â Â She was born on January 15, 1927 the daughter of Gordy and Vera (Murphy) Gay in Madison. Â Â Jacqueline graduated from East High School in 1944. Â After graduation she went to work for Madison Drug Company. Â Jacqueline...
Warren H. Oelmann
Oct 31, 2008
Warren H.B. Oelmann died Friday, October 31, 2008 at U.W. Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin following a valiant battle with cancer. Â He was born on November 3, 1927 in rural Ackley, Iowa, the son of the late Gustave and Anna Bunte Oelmann. Â He was a World War II veteran, having enlisted in the U.S. Navy at only 17 years...
Richard Shutter
Oct 31, 2008
Madison - Richard (Dick) Shutter, age 74, died on Friday, October 31, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 4th, 1934, to Floyd and Marcella Shutter in Tomah, Wisconsin. He graduated from Tomah High School in 1952. Dick was an outstanding high school athlete excelling in football, basketball, baseball and track, lettering in all four sports...
Roderick P. Donaldson
Oct 30, 2008
MADISON- Roderick P. Donaldson, age 66, was taken peacefully home to his reward on Thursday, October 30th 2008. Rod was born February 1st, 1942, to George and Maren (Speerstra) Donaldson. As the oldest of five children, in times of family difficulties and illness, he helped care for his sisters, Maren and Ellen, and his brothers, Charles and Donald. He and...
David Alfred Olig
Oct 28, 2008
MADISONDavid Alfred Olig, age 85, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, from complications of Lewy Body dementia. He left all he touched the quiet example of a life lived with humility, compassion and commitment; to his God, his family, his church, his country, the poor and the homeless. Dave was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on April 9, 1923,...
Daniel M. Rosenthal
Oct 28, 2008
Daniel M. Rosenthal, age 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in Madison. Dan was born on May 31, 1949 in New York City. He graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a degree in Environmental Engineering. He used that degree while working for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, where he was a vigorous enforcer of clean...
Margaret Ames Myers
Oct 27, 2008
Margaret Ames Myers, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Hebron Oaks, Oakwood Village. Â Margaret was born in Scottdale, PA, on March 23, 1921, to John and Catherine Ames. Â Margaret grew up in the Detroit area and attended St. Rose of Lima High School. Â Â She was a graduate of UW-Madison. Â Â Margaret...
Clarence C. King
Oct 27, 2008
Clarence C. King, age 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died on Monday, October 27, 2008 in Madison.  He entered military service in January 1941 as a Private and graduated from Officer Candidate school in 1943 and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant. .  He  served with the Army/Air Corps in Africa and Italy from 1943...
Kendall Eugene Niebuhr
Oct 27, 2008
MADISON  NIEBUHR, KENDALL E.  Kendall E. Niebuhr, age 83, died Monday, October 27, 2008 in a local hospital. He was born October 28, 1924, in Madison, the son of John and Alvina (Tieman) Niebuhr. Prior to his retirement in 1980, Kendall had been employed as a Madison firefighter for 33 yrs. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church,...
Susan Lois Hartzheim
Oct 26, 2008
Cambridge/Shawano, WI -- Susan Lois Hartzheim, age 60, passed away on Sunday October 26, 2008. She was born in Houghton, MI on March 15, 1948, the daughter of John and Elaine (Koske) LaRue. Susan married Michael Hartzheim on June 28, 1969. While raising her family she attended UW Stevens Point. Susan obtained a Bachelor's degree in education in 1988 and...
Robert E. ""Buck"" Kalhagen
Oct 26, 2008
McFarland- Robert E. Kalhagen, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital due to complications of surgery. He was born in Madison on January 24, 1932 the son of Alfred and Thelma (Hanson) Kalhagen. On November 22, 1950 he married Marilyn Martin. Bob worked for Badger Petroleum Company, Bierleys Soda Company and Ohio Medical. He...
Frances M. Johnson
Oct 23, 2008
Madison -- Frances M. Johnson, age 89, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by Lester, her husband of 54 years; her daughter, Melanie Heald; her parents, Jennie and Sigfrid Monson; her brother, Kenneth Monson, who died in the Battle of the Bulge; and a sister, Genevieve Nelson. Survivors are her...
Delbert E. Carter
Oct 23, 2008
Nekoosa, Wi -Del Carter, 72, died Thursday, October 23, 2008, at UW Madison Hospital, after a brief illness. Born December 26, 1935, in Rockford, son of Jay and Ruby (Hessinger) Carter. He attended Forreston High School and proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War. Del was an owner/operator of his own trucking business for more than 30 years...
Kathleen Marie Gullixson
Oct 21, 2008
MARSHALL Kathleen M. Gullixson, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 11, 1959, in Madison, the daughter of George and Ledra (Emberson) Mohrmann. Kathleen was united in marriage to Timothy Gullixson on Sept. 5, 1987, in Sun Prairie. She was employed for...
Eddy A. Tavarez
Oct 21, 2008
 Madison--Eddy Antonio Tavarez, age 60, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1948 the son of the late Modesto and Silfrida (Soler) Tavarez. Eddy graduated from high school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He then attended Jr. College and earned a degree in Industrial Mechanics. Eddy was a great baseball fan....
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