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.

Lorna May Huebner

Lorna May Huebner

Aug 18, 2022

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Lorna May Huebner died at home from Merkel Cell Cancer on August 18, 2022.  She was born at home in Grafton on May 16, 1937, her parents’ sixth wedding anniversary.  Her parents were Carl A. and Eveline L. (Hovener) Wulff. Lorna May graduated as Salutatorian from Grafton High School in...

Lois Caraway

Lois Caraway

Aug 17, 2022

 

Caraway, Lois A.

 

MADISON – Lois A. Caraway, age 89, of Madison, Wis., passed away on August 17, 2022, at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton.

 

Lois was born on July 30, 1933, in Wausau, to the late Walter and Florence (Hinke) Weber.  She had two brothers (Donald Weber and Allan Weber) and one sister (Joan...

Jerome Koch

Jerome Koch

Aug 16, 2022

Jerome John Koch, 88, passed away peacefully on Tues. August 16, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born to Melchior and Mary (Kruchten) Koch of Cross Plains, WI on June 12, 1934. He was married to Joan Karls on April 21, 1956.

Jerry graduated from DeForest High School in 1952. He was drafted and...

Imogene "Jean" Rice

Imogene "Jean" Rice

Aug 16, 2022

Imogene (Jean) L. Rice passed away peacefully August 16, 2022. She was born January 27, 1930 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Theodore and Blanche Petter. She was preceded in death by her sister Virgil, her great granddaughter Louisa Hale and her husband Gordon.

Jean married Gordy June 28, 1952. For the past 40 years, they spent...

Diane Blied

Diane Blied

Aug 15, 2022

Stoughton- Diane M. Blied, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Brookdale Stonefield.  She was born in Waterloo on November 27, 1934, the daughter of George and Vivian Skalitzky.

Diane graduated from Waterloo High School, and from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1956.  On May 11, 1957 she married Jerome John Blied. ...

Rodney Renz

Rodney Renz

Aug 15, 2022

Rodney “Hezzy” Renz, 78, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on August 15, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born on December 15, 1943, and lived in Sun Prairie his entire life. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Vanderbloemen, on February 16, 1963. He was the owner and operator of Renz Tile and Floor Covering from...

Wyatt Yang

Wyatt Yang

Aug 15, 2022

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Wesley Boggs

Wesley Boggs

Aug 14, 2022

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Steven "Steve" Kozak

Steven "Steve" Kozak

Aug 13, 2022

Steven “Steve” Robert Kozak, 51, of St. Charles, MN, passed away on August 13, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1970, in Madison, WI, to Robert and Marilyn (Ripp) Kozak. He grew up with two sisters, Renee and Julie, and he took on the “big brother” role very well. He was always very supportive. He and his sisters...

Shelby Holvick

Shelby Holvick

Aug 13, 2022

It is not the strength of the body the counts, but the strength of the spirit. J. R. R. Tolkien Shelby Elizabeth Holvick was born on May 22, 1978 with an innate zest and spirit for life and all it had to offer. Her love of her family, friends and, above all, her son Conner was so...

Tod Fredericks

Tod Fredericks

Aug 12, 2022

Tod entered into full communion with the Holy Trinity through His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12, 2022.

Tod Haskin Fredericks was born in Milwaukee WI on June 22, 1943 to Leslie W. Fredericks and Margaret C. (Haskin) Fredericks.  His family moved to Brookfield WI where he attended a one room school and then Brookfield...

Spencer "Sj" Artman

Spencer "Sj" Artman

Aug 12, 2022

Deerfield - Spencer Joseph Artman, also known as “SJ”, of Deerfield, Wi, died peacefully on August 12th surrounded by his family.

Spencer was born on October 12th, 1941, to Lauretta and Merrill Artman in Freeport, Illinois. After graduating from Freeport Memorial High School in 1959, he went on to study Biology at the University of Wisconsin at...

Philip Trapp

Philip Trapp

Aug 12, 2022

McFarland- Philip Trapp, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022.  He was born to Oscar and Irene (Morrison) Trapp on December 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL.

Philip graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI in 1955 with a degree in Accounting.  He then furthered his career with a CPA certification.  While in college...

Cason King Phd.

Cason King Phd.

Aug 11, 2022

Cason Robert Douglas King PhD.

Our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend, Cason King, passed away suddenly on August 11th, 2022, at the young age of 32.  Our family was not expecting for Cason’s life to be cut short so soon.  We are heartbroken and devastated by this huge loss and we know that...

Mary "Josie" Laine

Mary "Josie" Laine

Aug 11, 2022

Mary Josephine "Josie" Laine passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on August 11. Josie was an amazing mother, sister, and friend. Her working years were spent as a Registered Nurse supporting the healthcare of a variety of patients.

In retirement, Josie lived in Madison, WI. She was a volunteer for the local election voting polls, managed her Condo Association, and...

Angelina Grunert

Angelina Grunert

Aug 10, 2022

Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Peter Dohr

Peter Dohr

Aug 10, 2022

Madison—Peter R. Dohr, age 87, died on August 10, 2022. He leaves Joy, his soulmate of 58 years and his dear children, Deborah and Paul Siciliano, Julie Dohr, and Ray and Amy Dohr. He always told his eight grandchildren: Paul, Maria, and Joseph Siciliano, John, Alexis and Patrick Podlesnik, and Peter and Nicholas Dohr that he loved...

David Ankley

David Ankley

Aug 9, 2022

David Lloyd Ankley, age 85, passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2022, at Oakwood Village in Madison, WI.

David was born on May 26, 1937, in Eau Claire, WI to Anne (Kohel) and Lloyd Ankley. He was always proud that he grew up on a farm, where he had to milk cows and do farm chores before...

Larry Studesville

Larry Studesville

Aug 9, 2022

Madison - Larry L.  Studesville, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 31, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Alfonso and Margaret Studesville.  Larry had three brothers – Alfonso Jr., Donald, and Orlando – who were his best friends growing up.

Larry called Madison...

Thomas Reynolds

Thomas Reynolds

Aug 9, 2022

Fitchburg- Thomas P. Reynolds, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home following a brief battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Madison on July 10, 1948, the son of Thomas and Dorothy Reynolds.

Tom graduated from Madison East High School in 1966.  He was drafted into the US Army...

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