Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away. We also may include memorials to our friends that we knew in gradeschool and junior high school.
If you know of a classmate who has passed who is not listed here, you can add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Add Memorial button.
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Barbara Burdulis
1954-04-11 2011-10-23
MADISON – BARBARA BURDULIS, age 57, died on October 23, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin, from an unknown cause.
Barbara Burdulis died peacefully on Oct 23 2011. Her life will be celebrated during a service at BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 2116 Hollister Ave, Madison, on Wednesday Oct 26 2011. The visitation will occur from 11 a m - 11 30 AM, followed by a service from 1130 AM -12 15 PM.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81838683/ Read a news story about her advocacy here
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81816903/obituary-for-barbara-burdulis/ Read the full obituary here
Peter Alan Kenworthy
1954-06-05 2003-07-04
Kenworthy, Peter A. LODI
Peter A. Kenworthy, age 49, died very unexpectedly on Friday, July 4, 2003, of injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
He was born on June 5, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of James A. and Joy Anne (Bowers) Kenworthy. Peter grew up in Des Moines and later moved to Madison. He graduated from Stowe School in Stowe, Vt., where he pursued his love of skiing.
Peter worked his way up from lighting the snow making pots all the way up to assistant general manager at Devils Head Ski and Golf Resort. He loved to ski, snowboard, golf, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
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James Hatfield
Hatfield, James Ralph “Jim” III
MADISON—James Ralph “Jim” Hatfield III, age 67, died peacefully at home on Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020, with his loving wife, Cheryl, and their dogs by his side. He died from complications of heart failure.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1953, in Madison, the son of James Ralph Jr. and lone Hatfield.
Jim graduated from Madison West High School in 1972. He grew up on the west side of Madison and had a very happy, carefree childhood. His summer days were spent running around the nearby environs and backyard ravines with his many friends and neighbors. Halloween was an especially fun time for...
Ann Finney (Granger)
2009-03-21
FINNEY ANN GRANGER FINNEY
Ann (Granger) Finney died on March 21, 2009 in Alexandria, VA, at the age of 55, from cancer.
Wife of Tom Finney, mother of Laurel and Kerry Finney, sister of Lynne Ambrose and Scott Granger, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Granger.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 9 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 124 Park Street S.E.. Vienna, VA 22180.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=ann-finney&pid=125330270 Read the full obi...
Charles Doll
MIDDLETON - Charles "Zeke” Doll, age 65, of Middleton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 3, 2020.
Zeke was born on May 6, 1954, in Madison,
the son of Stanley and Lois Doll. He graduated from West High School in 1972. Zeke met the love of his life, Mary Anne Peshak on St. Patricks Day, 1973. They were married on April 19, 1975, in Madison. They moved to Middleton in 1977 where they raised their three children, Matt, Marcy and Mike.
Zeke was employed at Frank Liquor Company for 46 years. He enjoyed being a part of the Frank Liquor family. He was also employed at Tyrol Basin Ski Hill in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin for many ye...
Gary Arthur Wedderspoon
2010-11-18
Verona -- Gary A. Wedderspoon, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010.
Gary enjoyed the water, working on cars with his dad, helping those around him and spending time with the family. We love and miss you Gary. You are now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last.
http://funeralinnovations.com/obituaries/view/32107/1
Read the full obituary here
Laurie E. Webber
1954-03-10 1979-04-25
Webber, Laurie E. MADISON
Laurie E. Webber, age 25, residing at 1119 Jenifer Street, died on Wednesday, April 25, 1979, at a local hospital. She may have died as a result of a fall from a ladder.
She was born on March 10. 1954 in Madison and was a graduate of West High School. She was employed at Jade Construction Company. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/75560148/ Read the full obituary here
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140733043/laurie-e.-webber
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Martin P. (Marty) Coogan
1976-10-01
Coogan, Martin P. MADISON. Martin P. Coogan, age 22 of 6201 Hammersley Rd., died on Friday, October 1, 1976, from suicide.
He was born In Madison, and was a life-long resident. Martin graduated from Madison West High School in 1972, and was a member of the Honor Band and Concert Choir. He had attended Madison Business College and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was a member of the A.A.U.
Family suggests memorials be made to the United States Olympic Committee.
John L. Lobenstein
1954-10-27 1975-03-07
Lobenstein, John L MADISON
John L. Lobenstein, age 20, of 4505 Windigo Trail, died on Friday, March 7, 1975, at a local hospital. The cause of death is unknown.
Born October 27, 1954, at Racine, he was a student of the University of Wisconsin. He had attended Edgewood and the College ol St. Thomas.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/75531155/ Read the full obituary here
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William John (Bill) Skinner
1953-09-15 2016-02-15
MADISON - William John Skinner, age 62, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, following an extended illness.
He was born in Madison on Sept. 15, 1953, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth (Meyer) Skinner. Following graduation from Madison West High School, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, when work was hard to find, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was honorably discharged due to a medical disability. He loved playing his guitar and spending time with other disabled veterans.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a twin brother, Robert.
Scott Westervelt
1953-10-21 2001-11-13
Westervelt, Scott R. MADISON
Scott R. Westervelt, age 48, died at University Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, following a heart attack.
He was born on Oct. 21, 1953, at Madison General Hospital (Meriter) and lived most of his life in Madison. He attended Midvale, Van Hise and Madison West High schools. He loved sports and lettered in track, cross country, hockey and swimming. He also attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., and graduated from UW-Whitewater in accounting. He attained CPA status and practiced in Madison and Sacramento, Calif., where he lived for 16 years and became a staff accountant in mergers and acquisitions for Pac Tel Cellular. <...
Janet Weiss
No obituary has been found. Her mother's 2018 obituary mentions that she was predeceased by her daughter Janet (https://www.channel3000.com/lee-weiss/).
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Marsha Schwartz (Weiner)
2002-01-30
Schwartz, Marsha Weiner. DELRAY BEACH, FLA.
Marsha Weiner Schwartz, age 47, passed away, Jan. 30, 2002, in Delray Beach, Fla., where a memorial service was held. The cause of death is unknown.
She attended West High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. She always read to, listened and helped others. She worked for hospitals recruiting respiratory and pulmonary therapists until going into a jewelry business.
Scott Irwin Dickinson
1953-11-30 2003-06-23
Dickinson, Scott VERONA
Scott Dickinson, age 49, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2003, at University Hospital, Madison, from complications related to a fall.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1953, in Stratford, the son of Dwaine and Donna Dickinson. Scott was a 1972 graduate from West High School. He graduated from. Edgewood College with a B.S. in art education in 1980.
Scott was an independent artisan in ceramics as well as an art instructor. He retired in 1999 from teaching art at East High School. Scott was active in Golden Gloves boxing in the late 1970s and was a member of the West High School baseball team that went to...
John Jay Fruth
1954-04-26 1983-05-12
Fruth, John J. MADISON
John J. Fruth, of 910 Oakland Avenue, died on Thursday, May 12, 1983, at the age of 29, following an automobile accident. He was born April 26, 1954, in Madison.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76174431/ Read the full obituary here
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Jeffery Brashares Grafton
1955-05-31 2013-07-02
MADISON - Jeffery Brashares, age 59, went to be with his Lord on July 2, 2013, in Bakersfield, Calif., due to heart failure.
He was born on May 31, 1955, in Madison, to Kenneth Winton Grafton and Dorothy MacKay Grafton. Jeff enjoyed reading his Bible, attending church, and playing his guitar.
https://madison.com/news/local/obituaries/grafton-jeffery-brashares/article_fb7edd07-ff9d-5838-bb75-2d62218c7bdb.html Read obituary here
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Sheree Swetin (Lieberthal)
1954-07-04 2007-06-03
Sheree L. Swetin, age 52, the executive director of the San Diego County Bar Association, died on Sunday, June 3, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
She formerly resided in Lombard and Arlington Heights.
Born on the 4th of July, Sheree spent her childhood in Champaign, IL, and then in Madison, WI. At age 17, she first exercised her life-long passion for travel, leaving the United States to live on an Israeli Kibbutz near the Lebanese border. She remained on the Kibbutz for seven years, serving for much of that time as director of a residential children's facility.
Sheree traveled widely, visiting fort...
David John LeMay
1954-01-26 2003-07-17
LeMay, David J. MADISON
David J. LeMay, age 49, of Madison died on Thursday, July 17, 2003, at his home. The cause of death is unknown.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1954, in Wisconsin Rapids. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He worked for many years as a Telecommunications Technician. He loved animals, especially his cats. He also enjoyed the outdoors from hunting and camping, to scuba diving.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/75530394/ Read the full obituary here
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Olivia Naeseth
Naeseth, Olivia Louise
MADISON
Olivia Louise Naeseth, age 39, of 4909 Sherwood Road, Madison, died on Wednesday, August 11, In Mount Horeb, due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis.
She was born on March 31, 1954, In Madison, the daughter of Gerhard and Milma (Petrell) Naeseth.
After attending the University of Wisconsin, she served for some years os administrative secretary on a research protect at the University of Wisconsin Institute of Environment. She then joined the staff of the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance as staff assistant, serving there until Illness forced her retirement.
Olivia...
Ronald Krogstad
Krogstad, Ronald W. "Ron"
MADISON - Ron Krogstad, age 66, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 22, 2021, in Madison, from complications due to COVID-19.
He was the beloved husband and best friend of Karen (Talasek), loving father of Amy and Andrew (Courtney), and adoring grandfather to Calvin and Parker. He will also be missed by his cocker spaniel, Wilson.
He was born on Oct. 20, 1954, in Fond du Lac, to Roland "Rollie" and Irma (Sorensen) Krogstad.
Ron grew up in the Madison area and graduated from Madison West High School. He worked as an appliance salesman in the Madison area for over...
John Kunz
1953-11-12 2011-10-17
Madison - John R. Kunz, age 57, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at University Hospital. The cause of death is unknown.
John was born on Nov. 12, 1953, the son of John and Emma (Voss) Kunz.
He was a man of simplicity and his love for friends and family were his life! Memorials may be made to the Sun Prairie VFW Post No. 9362.
https://madison.com/news/local/obituaries/john-r-kunz/article_262390dc-dcfb-5106-8b86-ed3a31c1ae8e.html Read the full obituary here
Martha Lippitt (Laughter)
1954-02-01 1999-10-10
Lippitt, Martha MADISON
Martha Lippitt. age 45, died on Sunday, October 10, 1999, at her home, after a two year struggle with breast cancer.
Martha was born on February 1, 1954 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde and Doris Laughter. She moved to Madison in 1964 and graduated from Madison West High School in 1972.
She married John Lippitt. the son of Roger and Barbara Lippitt in Madison on August 31. 1973.
For 26 vears, she lovingly devoted her life to her husband and children. For many years, she did volunteer work in the community, through the Madison West YMCA.
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Debra A. Legreid
1954-03-13 2005-10-16
Debra A. Legreid passed away at the age of 51, the date of death was 10/16/2005.
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Michael James Swennes
1954-08-10 2023-08-30
Michael James Swennes died on August 30, 2023, in Longview, Washington, at the age of 69.
Mike was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on August 10, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Madison West High School.
He worked as a respiratory therapist at PeaceHealth in Longview, Washington. According to a colleague, “We truly loved Mike. He was kind and gentle to all in his care and to his coworkers. It was always a joy to see him in the halls and visit.”
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Blake Swennes.
Karla Boreiko (Dunn)
1953-10-20 2024-06-01
Karla Boreiko, age 70, died after a year-long battle with cancer on June 1, 2024, in her Orange County Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield Illinois on October 20, 1953, to the late Mary Louise Toigo Dunn and Karl Hogarth Dunn.
Karla grew up in Madison, Wisconsin where she lived until her early 20’s. A graduate of West High School she went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. It was during this time in 1975 that she met and married Craig John Boreiko who was to be her loving husband for nearly 50 years.
Karla and her husband briefly lived in South Pasadena, California where Ka...
Duane Arnold Sundt
1953-12-13 2024-05-11
Mr. Duane Arnold Sundt, 70, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, May 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home.
Born December 13, 1953, in Madison, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Arnold Peter Sundt and the late Doris Tietz Sundt.
Duane loved his family, friends, dogs, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Mrs. Alice M. Sundt; two daughters, Kendra Stock (Russell) and Heather Poster (Aaron); and three grandchildren, Star Poster, Victor Stock, Ziva Stock.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional and kind care from all his doctors, nurses and care...
James Heideman
1954-09-02 2006-04-17
MADISON - Jim Heideman ("Junior"/ "Drovak"/ "Heide"/ "Sluggo"/ "JimBob"/ "TheBigMan"), age 51, passed away in his sleep on Monday, April 17, 2006, after a long struggle with alcoholism.
He was born Sept. 2, 1954, to Gerald and Donna Heideman. He grew up in Madison and was very active in sports.
He joined the Navy in 1972, and then worked for 7-Up Bottling Company before leaving to explore the country. He returned to Madison, having found his true talents in carpentry, music, training dogs, cooking and anything to do with trivia. He lived his life by his own rules. He had a big heart, and was always helping other people.
Jim's son meant the worl...
Tiberio Jaramillo
2008-07-06
Tiberio Jaramillo died on July 6, 2008, from a heart attack, at the age of 54, in his home country of Columbia. He was a foreign exchange student at Madison West High School, in the class of 1972.
Various remembrances have been posted about him:
"Dear Friends, Knowing that you where meaning persons for Tiberio, because of friendship, partnership or work, I felt that I should let you know that Tiberio passed away last 6th of July because a heart attack near home of Medellín, Colombia. The motorcyclists have lost a very good friend, teacher and partner, Tiberio was always very generous with his knowledge and his time and always willing to help. For those that we...
James (Jimmy) Shapiro
1954-03-29 2024-03-28
MADISON - James Allen Shapiro, 69, beloved father, brother, nephew, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Born in Madison on March 29, 1954, he was the eldest son of Irving and Nadine (Schuster) Shapiro. Jim attended Cherokee Heights Elementary and Junior High, graduated from West High School, class of 1972, and studied Geology at the UW-Madison. He and his family members attended Temple Beth El.
Jim loved to travel throughout his life and saw more of the world than most people dream of. As a young man, along with traveling the States on motorcycle, he took extended trips through Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia and H...
Henry Arthur Verden
2023-02-13
Henry A. Verden of Stoughton Wisconsin passed away suddenly but peacefully at the age of 68 on Monday, February 13th after a battle with cancer.
Henry was born in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from Madison West High School in 1972. He lived and attended college in Stevens Point, moved to Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago and finally fell in love with Stoughton.
WORK & HOBBIES
Henry worked in many different industries. He was a writer, humorist, and avid reader. His articles and stories entertained and informed whether he was writing about his personal experiences or Bountiful Cupboard Magazine which he co-founded with his wife, Mary-C...
Kathy Kunz (King)
1954-01-25 2022-12-17
Kathy (King) Kunz, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was born on Jan. 25, 1954, the daughter of Neil and Shirley (Russler) King. She lived in the Madison area for most of her life and knew it as home. Kathy graduated from Madison West High School with the Class of 1972. She married John Kunz and together had two daughters, whom they raised in DeForest.
Kathy earned a degree in Geology at UW-Madison as a returning student in 2005. She worked in the travel industry, in accounting and most recently, with the U.S. Geological Survey. She loved music, was a lifelong learner and had a library of books for her children and grandchildren to enjoy. Kathy was d...
Jerome (Jerry) Kennedy
1954-03-18 2024-11-27
OREGON - Jerome Frank "Jerry" Kennedy, age 70, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Randolph Health Services. He was born on March 18, 1954, in Madison, Wis., the son of Gerald and Delores Kennedy.
Jerry graduated from West High School and went on to MATC to earn his degree in Culinary Arts. He was the chef at Oakwood East for many years. He was known as a great cook, but also enjoyed some traveling and going to casinos. Jerry was a huge advocate of AA, as he himself had been sober for 38 years. He was also very religious, was a scholar of the Bible, and a past member of Mad City Church. Jerry loved spending time with his dog, Fudgey, and was an avid Pack...
Thomas M. Gates
1991-11-22
Thomas M. Gates, age 37, died on Friday, November 22, 1991, at the University Hospital.
Tom attended West Junior High School, before moving out of town.
He is survived by his parents, Robert M. Gates and Lera R. Gates; two daughters, Freya and Erin; and, a brother, Robin.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 1991, at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road. There will be no visitation.
Online obituary - https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal/115440602/
Tribute to his family - https://vimeo.com/661262294
Scott Jensen
1954-01-18 2010-05-29
Scott Jensen was a lively Randall and West Junior High classmate. He died on May 29, 2010.
His family moved to Prescott, Arizona in 1969 where they managed a resort, Loba Lodge. Scott’s maternal grandparents remained in Shorewood and his entire life he maintained ties to many of his Madison friends.
Scott graduated from Prescott High School. He furthered his education with a B.S. in business administration, summa cum laude, at Northern Arizona University. Ultimately, Scott found he loved working with his hands and became an expert in drywall construction.
For much of his life Scott was an ardent Christian. He had a brief marriage with a fellow evangeli...
Janet Green (Forbes)
1954-06-12 2025-02-28
She sprinkled a little magic everywhere she went.
On Friday, February 28, 2025, Janet Forbes-Green passed away peacefully with the love of her life Lee Green and children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Georgina and Sydney Forbes and brother Derek Forbes.
She is survived by her husband Lee Green of 45 years, her son Jason (Renee) Green, daughter Nicole (Angelo) Zimbardi, and grandchildren Sidney and Braden Green, Nina and Zoe Zimbardi; sisters Cheryl Forbes, Sandra Forbes and Paula Forbes; nephews Dario (Brittany) and Ramon Otero, and Solon Ellis; great nephew and nieces Dario Jr and Arianna Otero, Zora Wright; and brothers-in-law Pete Ot...
Janne Parker (Parkin)
1954-08-20 2020-04-29
Janne Parkin Parker age 65, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Mrs. Parker was a born and raised in Madison, WI but had made her home in Milledgeville. She attended Madison West High School (Class of '72) and Crandall College before entering the United States Army, serving in Ansbach, Germany. She worked as an Administrative Assistant with Mid-State Steel for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents James Ford Parkin and Charlotte Rose Kressin Parkin.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Gary Wayne Parker and her son James Ford Parker both of Milledgeville and her fur baby Pooh. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to t...
William Karl Aberg
1954-07-10 1974-09-02
MADISON – William K. Aberg, age 20, of 3226 Lake Mendota Dr., died on Sunday, September 1, 1974, in an auto accident.
He attended West High School and was a student at MATC. He was a partner In Flash Enterprises. Mr. Aberg was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church.
Survivors Include his parents, Attorney and Mrs. Robert K. Aberg of Madison; a sister, Cynthia of Madison, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillian R. Wagner of Madison.
Funeral services will be held at the FRAUTSCHI FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, The Rev. Robert Borgwardt officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park....
Steven Alder
Steve died in the 1980s while in his 30s, in Taipei.
Apparently, his body was cremated within 24 hours of his death, before any investigation was conducted.
Photo is from the senior class party.
George Allen Albright
1954-09-13 1976-08-15
Albright, George A. MADISON-MIDDLETON
George A. Albright, age 21, of 5201 Shawano Terrace., Madison, died on Sunday, Aug. 15, 1976, from injuries sustained in a fall in downtown Madison.
He was born on Sept. 13, 1954, in Madison, and was currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Agricultural Engineering. For the past 3 summers, he had been employed by the Wis. Dept. of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles. He had graduated from Madison West High School In 1972. He was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Middleton.
Student Dies in Parking Ramp Fall
College...
Randy Joe Botts
1953-05-06 2010-01-15
Randy died on January 15, 2010 at the age of 56, from injuries sustained in an airplane crash in Mississippi.
HANCOCK COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - Hancock County Coroner Norma Stiglet says both victims, 56-year-old Randy Botts and 23-year-old Karl Smith, have undergone autopsies and died from multiple injuries due to blunt force.
Pieces of the 1989 RV-4 Single Engine plane are untouched as officials try to determine the cause of the fatal crash.
Hancock County Sheriff's Department Investigator Richard Fayard says, "We currently have a representative of FAA on scene at this time. They're back there doing their preliminary investigati...
Ray Baer
1954-10-05 2019-08-30
Madison – Ray “Razor” Baer, age 64, passed away on August 30, 2019 peacefully at UW Hospitals. The cause of death is not known.
He was born on October 5, 1954 to Richard and Anne Baer. He attended Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse. Ray lived in Alaska for a time and was employed by Trachte Overhead Doors when he returned. He was an avid Badger, Packer and Atlanta Braves fan. He loved golf.
https://www.ryanfuneralservice.com/obituary/RayRazor-Baer Read the full obituary here
Barbara Jean Anderson
1954-11-13 1994-04-08
Anderson, Barbara Jean MADISON
Barbara Jean Anderson died Friday, April 8, 1994, at the age of 39, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born November 13, 1954 to Lawrence and Edith Sue Anderson. She had previously worked at University of Wisconsin Hospital and as a travel agent in California, Madison and Colorado. Barbara was very active in her church, helping instigate new programs and working with the vouth as well as elderly.
We will miss her upbeat attitude, her creativity, and her ever present sense of humor. Her family wishes to thank all who kept her in their thoughts and prayers over the ye...
Kathryn Benforado
1999-10-14
Benforado, Kathryn "Kathy"
WALTHAM. MASSACHUSETTS.
Kathryn "Kathy' Benforado, age 44, died on Thursday. October 14, 1999, from complications related to scleroderma.
Memorial contributions in Kathy's memory may be made to Tunefoolery, c/o North Charles Mental Health, Inc.,54 Essex St., 1st floor, Cambridge, MA 02139 or Convivium Musicum, c/o 17 Chester Place, Sommerville, MA 02144.
http://new.convivium.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2002-Kathy-Benforado-Concert.pdf
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Kathy Benforado, our fellow singer and friend, who died on October 14, 1999. Kathy touched many lives...
John Wilson Dulin
1954-07-27 2006-02-09
John Wilson DULIN
John Wilson Dulin was born July 27, 1954 in Seattle, Washington and died February 9, 2006, in Edmonds, at the age of 52, following a brief and unexpected illness.
John was a loyal career employee of Bargreen-Ellingson; prior to his 26 years there he worked in hotel management in Wisconsin and Florida.
He graduated from high school in Madison, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. John loved sailing, flying, jazz and stray dogs. He read widely and loved taking car rides in the mountains. He participated in several Swiftsure sailboat races. He was interested in politics and cheered liberal ca...
Nick Cochems
MADISON—Nicholas J. Cochems, age 62, passed away at home on Oct. 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. The cause of death was melanoma.
He was a man of integrity and kindness with a quick wit that was sure to make people laugh. Family was his number one priority in life. He was an amazing man who cared for loved ones and friends, always supporting those who needed a shoulder in a difficult time.
Nick was born in Madison, Wis. and graduated from Madison West High School and the UW-Platteville, with a bachelors in Accounting. He was the Business Manager for the Madison Surgery Center for 18 years, where he developed many deep and lasting relat...
David Joseph Carter
1954-01-06 1991-02-27
Carter, David Joseph MADISON
David Joseph Carter, age 37, died on Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at University of Wisconsin Hospital, from pneumonia, a complication of AIDS/HIV.
He was born January 6, 1954, in Madison and was a lifelong Madison resident. He was a graduate of West High School and the U.W. Madison.
David worked in banking all of his life. He was a member of Temple Beth El and was on avid environmentalist.
Memorials may be may to the building fund of Temple Beth El.
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John R. Cardarella
1953-03-18 2019-06-14
John R. Cardarella, 66, of Madison and Blue River passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. The cause of death may have been a heart attack.
He was born on March 18, 1953 in Madison the son of Anthony and Marjorie (Ambrose) Cardarella. John graduated from West High School in 1972 He worked at Oscar Mayer/Kraft for over 32 years. John was an avid sportsman enjoying hockey, softball, fishing, and hunting.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76172490/
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Michael G. Buffo
1954-01-15 1981-12-05
Buffo, Michael G. MADISON
Michael G. Buffo, age 27, died on Saturday, December 5, 1981, at UW Hospital, as the result of severe electrical burns suffered in October, 1981.
Mr. Buffo was born on January 15, 1954, at Glen-Ellyn, Illinois and was married to the former Rebecca Youngs on June 24, 1978. He was a 1972 graduate of West High School. He was a roofing foreman for the D. C. Taylor Roofing firm.
Survivors are his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Buffo of Madison; two brothers, William Buffo, Jr. of Madison and Thomas of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Leslie) Danielson of Grand Junction, Colorado and Elizabeth of Madison;...
George Benish
1954-08-15 2019-10-25
WISCONSIN DELLS—George William Benish passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Marshfield Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children. George passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident while on his way home from his annual grouse hunting trip in Park Falls, Wis.
George was born on Aug. 15, 1954, to George Albert and Caryl (Kennedy) Benish in Madison, Wisconsin. George was a free spirit and lived life his way. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1972, and shortly after took an adventurous cross-country trip with his friends landing in California.
George was a jack of all trades and master of none, but his favo...
William Thomas Vandenbrook
1953-01-10 2020-06-13
WILLIAM THOMAS VANDENBROOK - MADISON
On June 13, 2020, Bill Vandenbrook, age 67, passed away at home following a courageous three-year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
He was born on January 10, 1953 in Wisconsin Rapids, the fourth of seven children to Crusher and Mimi. As a child, Bill loved to be outside, especially during idyllic small town summers. In 7th grade, the family moved to Madison, thus beginning years of shenanigans with neighborhood hooligans.
He attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and West High School, graduating in 1972. In 1974, he married Joan (Muetz), beginning a 45-year adventure. They rais...