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.
Kathleen Corbin Bartell
Aug 10, 2008
Kathleen Corbin Bartell, adored wife, mother, sister and friend, died tragically and unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Kathy was born on April 13, 1946 to Joseph and Rosa Corbin. She lived in West Orange and Middletown, New Jersey until graduating high school in 1964. She attended Denison University in Ohio until 1966 when she transferred...
Michael Shane Paul
Aug 9, 2008
De Forest - Michael Shane Paul, age 33 of De Forest passed away, Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born, January 16, 1975 in Tomah, the son of Michael Paul and Linda (Babcock) Morris-Paul. Â Michael is survived by the two loves of his life, Danna Schroeder and their son, Michael W. Paul of De Forest; his father, Michael (Linda)...
Loletta A. Halverson
Aug 9, 2008
Stoughton- Loletta A. Halverson, age 98, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Harvey, ND on October 15, 1909 the daughter of the Rev. Richard and Anna (Knauss) Bloedau. Loletta attended Eastern Montana State College in Billings, Montana and graduated from Dickinson State College in Dickinson, ND. She taught school for several years...
Winnifred Bernadine Egebrecht
Aug 8, 2008
Madison -- Winnifred B. Egebrecht, age 85, passed away on Fri. Aug 8, 2008. There will be a Memorial Mass on Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, at 11:00 a. m. at St. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Dr. Madison with Monsignor Donn Heiar presiding.
Esther Martha Krueger
Aug 8, 2008
Sun Prairie- Esther M. Krueger, age 92, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Madison. Esther was born on August 5, 1916 in Wayside, WI the daughter of Ferdinand & Mathilda (Borchardt) Griepentrog. She was united in marriage to Gilbert H. Krueger on June 13, 1942 in Milwaukee, until his death on February 18,...
Joyce M Gorwitz
Aug 8, 2008
Gorwitz, Joyce  Madison/Oshkosh:  Joyce Gorwitz, age 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 8, 2008 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born on July 17, 1927, the daughter of  Frank W. and Anna (Rasmussen) Reidhauser in Neenah.  She was united in marriage to Sam Gorwitz in Oshkosh in 1955.  Sam...
JoAnn Midthun
Aug 7, 2008
Deerfield- JoAnn Midthun, age 62, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on October 12, 1945, the sixth of nine children, to Theodore and Marie (Aers) Midthun. JoAnn graduated from Deerfield High School and attended MATC Business College. She worked as a computer programmer for Ed Phillips & Sons for many years. ...
Jane N. Graff
Aug 7, 2008
MADISON- Jane Graff, age 81, died August 7, 2008, at Meriter Hospital after a long encounter with a pulmonary condition. Daughter of Irma Camp and Edgar Graff, Jane followed in the footsteps of her parents as an Extension Specialist in Home Furnishing and Design. Her mother had taught apparel and interior design at Iowa State College, and her father...
Donna Jean Fero
Aug 7, 2008
Donna Jean Fero, Waterloo, Wisconsin died on August 7, 2008 at the age of 83. Donna was a woman of strong faith who doted on her children, Bob Meracle and Bruce Fero. Her grandchildren, Mykol Susan Fero and Casey Ryan Fero, were her greatest joy. Donna also had a special place in her heart for Bruce's wife, Pat, and for...
Donald D. Henke
Aug 7, 2008
Sun Prairie Henke, Donald ""Don"" Â Donald ""Don"" Henke, age 65, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 7. Â He was born July 10, 1943 in Baraboo , WI, the son of Durlin and Adeline (Leege) Henke. Â Don served in the US Army in 1961-62, the US Army reserves until 1967,...
Merrill L. Iverson
Aug 7, 2008
Las Vegas/Madison/Stoughton- Merrill L. Iverson, age 87, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Las Vegas. He was born in Stoughton on December 28, 1920, the son of Theodore and Mabel (Gronlid) Iverson. Merrill graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938. He worked on his family's farm and for a brief period at Gardner Bakery in Madison. Merrill entered...
Arlette Helen Jordan
Aug 6, 2008
Middleton / DeForest - Arlette Jordan, age 101, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Sterling House in Middleton. Â Arlette was born to Edwin and Anna (Hagenstad) Daley in DeForest on February 26, 1907, and was a Madison area resident all her life. Â She was a graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and was a teacher in...
Viola Charlotte Alaspa
Aug 6, 2008
Viola Charlotte Alaspa Sun Prairie-Viola Charlotte Alaspa, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Oakwood Village East in Madison, WI. Â She was born in Ironwood, MI on June 24, 1917, the daughter of Hjalmer and Charlotte (Hedberg) Erickson, who were Swedish immigrants. She graduated from Ironwood High School and attended Woodward...
Jerry B Tillett
Aug 5, 2008
Trinity, FL: Â Â Jerry B. Tillett, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at UW Hospital, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Â Jerry was born on Dec. 22, 1936, the son of LeRoy and Ruth (Thomas) Tillett in Logansport Indiana. Â He was united in marriage to Jean Eisele on...
Melinda McKay
Aug 4, 2008
MADISON McKAY, MELINDA Melinda McKay, age 47, died Monday, August 4, 2008 in a local hospital. She was born August 14, 1960, in Chicago, the daughter of Theodore and Brenda (Williams) Hill. She spent the past 10 years working as an administrative assistant for the Wisconsin Secretary of State. She was a graduate of King High School in Chicago. On...
Harvey McFarland
Aug 4, 2008
McFarland/Wisconsin Dells- Harvey McFarland, age 95, died on Monday, August 4, 2008. He was born to Joe and Mary McFarland on October 22, 1912 in the town of Dunn. Harvey had two brothers and four sisters. He married Gwendolyn Lane in 1932. Together they had three children, Connie, Tom and Joe. Harvey lived virtually his entire life in McFarland until...
Daniel J. Stewart
Aug 3, 2008
Daniel J. Stewart, 40, of Madison, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 3, 2008, at his home. Â Dan was born on May 23, 1968, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the son of Lauren and Deborah (Mitchka) Stewart. Â Dan was awarded the Masters of Fine Arts (Poetry), with honors, from The Ohio State University. Â He continued in his love...
Margaret M. Schneider
Aug 3, 2008
Sun Prairie--Margaret M. Schneider, age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at home. Â Â Margaret was born October 30, 1916 in the town of Vermont, near Black Earth, WI. Â Margaret was the daughter of Patrick and Mary (O'Connell) Deneen. Â Â She married Arthur W. Schneider on December 27, 1941 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in...
Gerald F. Grimm
Aug 3, 2008
SUN PRAIRIE  GRIMM, GERALD F.  Gerald F. Grimm. Age 82, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 in his home. He was born January 23, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of John & Catherine (Hug) Grimm. Prior to his retirement, Gerald had been employed by Will Ross, Inc. as the accounts receivable manager. He was a veteran of the US...
David John Fritzke
Aug 3, 2008
Stoughton- David John Fritzke, age 38, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2008. He was born on April 24, 1970 the son of Earl and Berdette (Wiesspfennig) Fritzke. David was a graduate of Stoughton High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for which he was gifted to earn the Wisconsin Governor's academic scholarship. ...
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