Stacy Andreas Poole

Poole, Stacy A. MADISON

Stacy A. Poole, age 29, died on Saturday, December 3, 1983, as a result of a car accident.



He was born on June 13, 1954, in Madison, and has been a life long resident. He was a graduate of West High School in 1972, and at the time of his death was attending MATC in Madison. He is survived bv his fiance, Leslie-Anne Endres of Madison.



Accident Kills Madison Man

A Madison man died and three people were injured early Saturday after a car was struck broadside by another auto at Gammon and Mineral Point roads. Stacy A. Poole, 29, of 2649 Van Hise Ave., died from chest injuries shortly after arriva...

Steven P. (Steve) Thorson

Thorson, Steven P. "Goldy" HARLINGEN, TEXAS/ MADISON

Steven P. "Goldy" Thorson, age 51, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2006, following a courageous battle with cancer.



Steve was born on Aug. 11, 1954, in Madison, the son of Lester and Barbara Thorson. He attended Randall Elementary School, West Jr. High, Madison Community School (MCS), and graduated from Malcolm Shabazz High School.



Steve was a talented musician and liked to play guitar and sing with his friends; he was a member of the bands Sal Sax, and The Gibraltar Rock Ramblers. In 1985, he moved to Harlingen, Texas, to be closer to his family. Steve enjoyed fishing the waters...

Robert Joseph Watson

Robert Joseph Watson died on February 28, 1990, in Madison, at the age of 36.

No obituary has been located, but a record was found in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014



He enlisted in the US Army on 20 Nov 1972 and was discharged on 12 Mar 1973.



If you have any information, including whether he was a classmate, please add in the "Tributes" below.

James Teasdale

Teasdale, James Edward MADISON

James Edward Teasdale, age 47, died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, with his beloved fiancee, Sharon Murphy, by his side. The cause of death was cancer.



He graduated from Madison West High School in 1972. He joined in partnership with his brother, Bill, to run the family business, The Silver Dollar Tavern. Jim was always there with a helping hand for friends and strangers alike. He will, be missed by many.



The family would like to extend a deepest thanks and appreciation to Drs. James F. Cleary and Dr. Lisa Illig for their skillful and compassionate care of Jim, as well as all the wonderful peopl...

Mary Stehle

Stehle, Miss Mary M. MADISON/WAUKESHA

Miss Mary M. Stehle, oge 24, of 2404 Mucklestone Court, Waukesha, died May 30, 1979, from cancer.



She was born July 23, 1954, in Itasca. Illinois. Mary was a Junior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.



She was a Madison resident with her family for 22 years and graduated from West High School in 1972.



https://www.newspapers.com/clip/75557166/obituary-for-miss-mary-m-stehle-madison/ Read the full obituary here

Robert (Bobby) Skinner

Skinner, Robert "Bobby" MADISON

Robert "Bobby" Skinner, age 37, died on Friday, December 21, 1990 from cancer.



He was born September 15, 1953 In Madison. Bobby was a graduate of West High School.



The family suggests memorials be mode to the American Cancer Society or to the donors choice.



https://www.newspapers.com/clip/75556043/ Read the full obituary here

William Byron (Bill) Selbo

Selbo, William Byron LAKE MARION, ILLINOIS
William Byron Selbo, age 31, died from accidental drowning on Thursday, August 29, 1985, in Lake Marion, Illinois.



He was born in Madison on April 9, 1954.



William will be deeply missed by his family and friends.


https://www.newspapers.com/clip/75555246/ Read the full obituary here



https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86591056/william-byron-selbo
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William Benjamin Prince

Prince, Capt. Bill MADISON

Capt. Bill Prince, age 54, owner and operator of Nordic Diver Great Lakes Charters (www.nordicdiver.com), died unexpectedly of unknown causes while diving in Lake Wazee near Black River Falls on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.



Bill was born in Madison on Sept. 13, 1953, to Stacer Prince and Amy Shohet. He was a graduate of West High School where he played goalie on the varsity hockey team, built and raced motorcycles, and was an accomplished archer. He was involved in several local businesses in Madison and indulged in many outdoor activities but most of all, he loved boats and the water.



He tried life in Arizona w...

Kurt A. Peters

MADISON / NORTHFIELD, Minn.

Kurt A. Peters, age 64, of Northfield, Minn. died at home with his spouse Lise by his side, on Nov. 13, 2018. He struggled with grace and humor for more than three years with a rare thyroid cancer.



Kurt was born in Madison, to Dr. Henry and Jean Peters. He graduated from Malcolm Shabazz High School in 1972; earned a BS in geography at UW-Madison and an MA in Elementary Education from the University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul.



Kurt was a naturalist and educator. He worked for 24 years for Belwin Outdoor Science, a unique program of the St. Paul Public School district, introducing urban children to natural sc...

John North

No obituary has been found for John. He may have died on June 14, 1995.

John M. Nitka

Nitka, John M. H.SUN PRAIRIE

John M. Nitka, age 56, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Fitchburg, of unknown causes.



He was born May 12, 1953, in Madison, the son of Joseph and Marion (Turk) Nitka. John was a great Packers fan and enjoyed working on cars in his spare time. He was known for his amazing and witty sense of humor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a longtime employee of Gardner Bakery.



On Jan. 3, 2009. John was united in marriage with Carol Ryan in Sun Prairie.



Military honors will be accorded at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials in John's name.

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Susan Hope Nelson

PELICAN RAPIDS, MINN./ MADISON

Susan "Susie" Nelson, age 50, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minn., died on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005. The cause of death is unknown.



Susan Hope Nelson was born Oct. 26, 1954, in Montgomery, Ala., the daughter of Donald B. and Ellen May (Stemme) Nelson. In 1957, Susie and her family moved to Madison, Wis. In 1972, she graduated from Madison West High School. Susie attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and later completed her degree in nursing. From 1978 until 2002 Susie was a resident of Waunakee and then moved back to Madison until 2005. She recently moved to Pelican Rapids.



Susie really enjoyed...

Timothy Robert Narowetz

MADISON: Timothy Robert Narowetz

Tim Narowetz, age 63, died on October 6, 2017, following a life-long struggle with substance abuse.



Tributes about his life include:


-I just today heard of Tim's death. I am so sorry. He was such a kind person and I have good memories of him in high school. I was glad to reconnect with him on Facebook and see that he was still the warm, thoughtful person he had been years back.


-I will always remember Tim's good nature and smile. I will miss him.


-Tim was a long time friend who I shared many great times with over the years, especially in the high school and college days. He touch...

Terence Gerard (Terry) Zweifel

According to the Social Security death records, Terry Zweifel died in Florida at the age of 56. He appears to have lived and worked in Florida for many years (https://www.usphonebook.com/terence-zweifel/florida/mount-dora)



No obituary has been found. The notes from the 40th reunion mention "suicide" as a cause of death. Please add information that you have in the Tributes below.

Joseph Kasinski

Joseph “Kaz” Kasinski, 61 of Lyndon Station, formerly of Oregon, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, from cancer, at the St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo.



A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Oregon Bowl in Oregon on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 2 -5 p.m. and a second Celebration will be held at Norm’s Bar in Lyndon Station on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 2 — 5 p.m.



Joe was born to Jean Carr and the late Frank Kasinski on Dec. 9, 1953 in Madison. Joe married Janet Young in 1988 and was blessed with his daughter, Anna, in 1993. Joe graduated from Madison West High School in 1972. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Frate...

Thomas R. Parent

Parent, Thomas R. "Tom" RIVER FALLS MADISON



Thomas R. "Tom" Parent, age 52, of River Falls, formerly of Madison, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006.



Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at CASHMAN MORTUARY, River Falls. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at 10 a.m. at ST. BRIDGET CATHOLIC CHURCH, in River Falls.



https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77959846/obituary-for-thomas-r-parent-aged-52/

Barbara Carol Alderete (Culver)

Barbara Carol Culver Alderete of Round Rock, Texas peacefully passed away on January 9th, 2019 in the comforting arms of her loving husband Richard Alderete, from Parkinson's Disease.



Their romance began in March of 1980 leading to marriage in April of 1986. They went on to share 32 fulfilling years of marriage and a multitude of meaningful friendships.



Barbara filled her 64 years in this world with love, family, adventure, friendship, and philanthropy. After getting her technical education at Edgewood College she quickly climbed the ladder to achieve Equipment Engineering Manager in the Semiconductor business.



She was an...

Ray Lovejoy Albright

Ray Lovejoy Albright died on September 7, 2016, at the age of 62. The cause of death is unknown.

He was born on September 2, 1954.

He is buried in Sunset Memory Garden, in Madison, WI: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211472316/ray-lovejoy-albright

No obituary was published. HIs daughter Amy predeceased him: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211472402/amy-m.-albright?_gl=1*kijzuk*_ga*MTc3NTA3MTQwOC4xNjUxMzIyMTEz*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY1ODI1NTE3OC40My4xLjE2NTgyNTUzMTIuMA..

Thomas Elliott Valley

MADISON - Thomas "Tom" Elliott Valley, age 68, passed away early Thursday, July 7, 2022, in the presence of family at Agrace Hospice in Janesville.

Tom was born to Cyril and Elizabeth (Elliott) Valley (deceased) in Prairie du Chien. The family of ten moved to Madison, where he grew up. After high school, he chose to enlist in the military. Tom served in the Navy from Oct 1972 to Aug 1976 and the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1982 to 1986. Post service he was skilled in various building trades and co-owned a remodeling and roofing business.

Tom had romanced and married Nancy Schmit (deceased). They had four daughters: Jaime, Nicole, Angelique, and Therese an...

Andrea Berto (Plaut)

MADISON - Andrea (Plaut) Berto, 58, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Andrea was born June 20, 1954, in Oakland, Calif. She was a resident of Madison since 1956, attending school at West High and the Free School.

Andrea met her beloved husband, Kenneth Berto, when they were both working at Ovens of Brittany restaurant. They married in 1984, the same year Andrea graduated from UW-Madison with a B.S. in Art. Andrea's love of art and interest in gardening and horticulture led her into floral design. She was a partner of Fleurishes Design Studio for many years, becoming sole proprietor in 2007. A...

Jug Hur

Jug Hur - Oct. 10, 1954 - Jan. 19, 2022

MADISON - Jug Hur, passed away January 19, 2022.

Jug lived most of his life in Madison, but loved to travel back to Miami and Key Largo, FL. Jug was a lifelong motorsport enthusiast, race car driver, father, and grandfather. Jug was a lover of classic and antique cars, like his father before him.

Jug is survived by two children: J.R. Hur and Abbegail Balderas; and three grand children: Anthony Borden, Benjamin Rodriguez, and Eleanor Hur.

His second son, Alexander Borden, preceded him in death.

Published by Madison.com on Jun. 5, 2022.

https://www.legacy.com/.../ma...

Christopher Charles Hoover

Chris Charles Hoover, age 51, of Stoughton, passed away quietly in his sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Chris is survived by his wife, Debra (Reis) of Stoughton; his sons, Matthew of Green Bay and Brett of Stoughton; his father, Tom Hoover, Sr. and stepmother, Ann Hoover of Madison; and his siblings, Tom (Dorothy) Hoover of Madison, Ruth (Dean) Werner of Seattle, Wash, and James Hoover of Madison. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Hoover.

Chris was dearly loved by all and will be sorely missed.

Chris (aka Peebo) went to West Junior High, and Debra went to Cherokee. They both attended West in 1...

Barbara Pauline Newcomb

Barbara predeceased her father, who passed away in April, 2022.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/madison/name/eldon-newcomb-obituary?id=34899778

Miriam Berger (Gross)

Miriam (Gross) Berger died on July 17, 2020 at age 66.

Predeceased by her husband, Yaakov "Jay" Berger; father, George Gross; and brother, Martin Fettman. She is survived by her loving parents, Annette and Cantor Leo Fettman; devoted siblings, Aviva (Rabbi Joel) Schwab, Renana Gross (Steve Kristoff), Jack (Esther Malka) Fettman, and Rachel (Haim) Heifetz; nieces & nephews, Yoni, Ami, Yosef, Chavi, Bracha Freidel, Nissin, Atara, Yehudis, and Tehila Bracha; her beloved aide, Linda Bolton; and numerous great-nieces & nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as Yaakov's family and many dear friends.

Miriam was born in Chicago on May 1, 1954, and spent her early...

Laurie Beckwith

MADISON - Laurie Ann Beckwith, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by family. She was born on Nov. 25, 1954, in Madison, the daughter of Alfred and Donna (Fleischer) Beckwith.

Laurie was a kind, caring soul who enjoyed live music, photography, and crafting. She enjoyed spending time with her close friends during their "Birthday Club" celebrations. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Laurie is survived by her sons, Jason (Diana) Villarreal, Joshua (Michelle) Villarreal and Jeremiah (Megan) Villarreal; grandchildren, Korin, Erin, Sean and Alaura; siblings, James (Kay) Bec...

Larry Stormer

Larry Stormer (68) of Madison passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife, Elaine, by his side.

Larry is survived by his wife Elaine, his children Alicia & Andrea, and his two wonderful stepchildren Brad (Lisa) and Ryan (Gina). Larry had 8 grandchildren, whom he adored: Audreyanna & Roddrick (Andrea), Conner and Morgan (Brad & Lisa), and Griffin, Kamryn, Joseph, and Amelia (Ryan & Gina)

He was also survived by his brothers, whom he loved: Mike (Leigh), Keith (Kristy), and Rick. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph, mother Mildred, and nephews Theo & Joseph (Rick & Stacy).

Larry always had a passion for music. In his college ye...

Jesse Gruman

GRUMAN--Jessie Christine. 60, of New York and Washington, DC, died at home in New York on July 14, 2014.

Jessie was born in Berea, KY, December 7, 1953, and grew up in upstate New York, Montana, Wisconsin and Oregon. She attended West Junior High School if Madison, and also West Senior High for 10th grade.

She graduated from Vassar College in 1975 and received a PhD in social psychology from Columbia University in 1984. In 1992, she founded the Center for Advancing Health, an independent, nonprofit research and policy institute based in Washington, DC, for which she served as president until her death.

She was the author of "AfterShock: What to...

Diana Montalto (Chisman)

WHITEWATER - Diana Kay Montalto, age 67, of Whitewater, Wis., passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2021, with her loved ones by her side.

Diana was born June 15, 1954, in Madison, Wis., to Harold Keith Chisman and Delaine June Chisman. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1972 and later married Joseph Montalto III, raising four children, one foster daughter, and becoming grandparents to seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Diana spent her life caring for others. She opened her home for 30-plus years to the foster care community, caring for children and adults with disabilities. Not only did she spend her life creating a loving home for her f...

Lisa Ann Stearns (Werner)

LISA (WERNER) STERNS, age 63, died on November 11, 2017, in Hot Springs, Alabama.



Lisa Stearns, 63, of Hot Springs formally of Moulton, Alabama passed away, Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was born October 4, 1954 in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Neale & Laura McCray Werner.



She was retired with 35 years in the United States Army and was of Catholic faith.



She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Fred Stearns; two brothers, Erick Werner, Tim Werner and her beloved dogs.



Survivors include her sister, Chris (Danny) Frazier; brothers, Nick Jessica) Werner, Tony (Val) Werner; sister-in-law, Joseph...

Ellen Joy Emmitt (Roenneburg)

Ellen Joy Emmitt, 71, of Delavan, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Ellen was born on December 20, 1953, to the late Kenneth and Dorys (Tifft) Roenneburg. She married Michael Emmitt on June 22, 1972, he preceded her in death at a very young age.

Ellen graduated from Madison West High School, being a Madison local, she decided to continue her education at the University of Madison. She first attended for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education followed by a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

She loved music, art, traveling, and living life to the fullest. Ellen was a very active person in her community, and w...