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.
William Wambach
Oct 23, 2019
William (Bill) Theodore Wambach, Jr., age 94, died October 22, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, WI. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lorette (LaLonde) Wambach; children, William Wambach (Debra Simon), Julie (James) Hermanson, Ann (Scott) Blackman, Margaret (Gustavo) Gamero, and Martha (John) Fechner; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;...
Anita Grinde
Oct 23, 2019
Waunakee/Arlington -Anita Marie Grinde, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1937, in Portage, WI, the daughter of Edgar and Kristiana "Jennie" (Scharf) Bender of Arlington, WI. She graduated from Poynette High School in 1955 and was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart and love of her life,...
Jenah Ulrich
Oct 23, 2019
Jenah (Cousineau) Ulrich, 42, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, in Madison, WI, surrounded by family and loved ones, who will always know to look for her in that little space up and to the left. Jenah was born September 2, 1977, in Green Bay, WI to Raymond and Barbara Cousineau. After graduating Green Bay Southwest High...
Arlys Kravik
Oct 23, 2019
Deerfield/Stoughton Arlys R. Kravik age 88 passed away at Agrace Hospice Care on October 23, 2019. She was born April 21, 1931 in Woodstock, Illinois to the late Clifford O and Ovedia (Gjermo) Olson. She married Monte Kravik on March 21, 1959 and together they lived most of their life in Deerfield, WI. Arlys loved her career as...
Howard Smith
Oct 22, 2019
Deerfield/ Cambridge Howard "Howie" Smith, age 61, formerly of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, after fighting an aggressive cancer. He was born on November 26, 1957, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the son of Billye and Dave Smith. He was united in marriage to Teresa ( Pulvermacher) Engelhart on December 14, 1996. Howard...
Sue Seitz
Oct 22, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE --Sue Seitz passed away on October 22, 2019 at Fountainhead Homes in De Forest surrounded by her family after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Sue was born in Portage, WI on October 12, 1939 to Charles and Verna (Gilbert) Bohage. She attended Portage schools and was a 1957 graduate of Portage High School. She met her...
Hollis Jellinek
Oct 22, 2019
Hollis (Holly) Maura Jellinek, age 71, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 at her home, of natural causes, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on September 26th, 1948 in New York, New York, the daughter of Harold and Lucille (Jacobs) Jellinek. Holly spent her childhood and formative years in Elkins, West Virginia where...
Merry Wissink
Oct 21, 2019
WAUNAKEE--Merry L. Wissink, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2019 with her husband at her side after a seven-year battle with a rare degenerative neurological dementia in the frontal lobe of her brain. She was born on Sept. 28, 1944 in Sheldon, IA., the daughter of James C. and Anna Marie Kool of Boyden,...
Tatiana Zaboikina
Oct 21, 2019
MADISON- Tatiana N. Zaboikina, 69, passed in peace on Monday, October 21, 2019. She will be remembered as being a lovely wife, mother, grandmother, friend, colleague, retired scientist, and wonderful person. A burial will be held privately on October 29, 2019. Please share your memories at CressFuneralService.com.
Jack Crook
Oct 21, 2019
Madison WI, formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI. Born May 17, 1934 to John and Margaret Crook. Passed peacefully surrounded in love October 21, 2019. Jack married the love of his life and soul mate Louise "Lou" Breymann on June 16, 1956 and they were together in this life for 60 years until her passing on October 14, 2016....
Douglas Stolen
Oct 19, 2019
Stoughton- Douglas T. Stolen, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born August 12, 1939, to Tom and Thelma (Olson) Stolen. Doug graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957. After high school he attended MATC before serving his country in the...
Fannie Hicklin, Phd
Oct 18, 2019
MADISON- Fannie Ella Frazier Hicklin, PhD, 101, of Madison, passed away at home on October 18, 2019 while under Agace HospiceCare. She was born on July 21, 1918 in Talladega, AL, the daughter of Demus and Willie (Pulliam) Frazier. Fannie was a very well-educated woman. She graduated from Talladega College with a B.A. in Foreign Language. She then...
Kenneth Erfurth
Oct 18, 2019
Sun Prairie Kenneth A. Erfurth, age 86, passed away with his son, Vince at his side on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born in Madison on November 11, 1933, son of Emmett and Edna Erfurth. Kenneth was united in marriage to Irene McSherry on January 23, 1954. Together they were married for 49 years and raised two...
Bruce Havel
Oct 18, 2019
Deerfield / Deforest -- Bruce Arnold Havel "The Deerfield Coyote" passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67 on Friday October 18th, 2019. Bruce was born to Melvin Joseph "Bud" and June Marie Havel on September 17, 1952 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Bruce met the love of his life Terri Lynn Langmann on October 25th, 1971 and married...
Roger Walls
Oct 17, 2019
Madison - Roger L. Walls, age 66 passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, (the day before his 67th birthday) with his loving family by his side. Following Roger's death, he proudly donated his eyes to the Lions Eye Bank. He was born on October 18, 1952 in Madison, the son of Leonard and Hilda (Steinmetz) Walls. Roger...
Jennifer Mckenzie-Flynn
Oct 17, 2019
Jennifer McKenzie-Flynn died on Thursday, October 17, 2019, surrounded by her family in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born August 21, 1945, in Milwaukee. Jennifer's favorite childhood memories were during the time she spent living with her grandparents, Walter and Emma Raasch, in West Allis on 76th and Greenfield. She would look forward to greeting her grandfather on...
Wayne Ziegler
Oct 16, 2019
DANE/WAUNAKEE -Wayne Hubert Ziegler, age 69, of Dane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center surrounded by family. He was born on March 31, 1950 in Madison to Marvin and Theresa (Maly) Ziegler. Wayne was the firstborn of 11 children and a foster brother. Wayne graduated from Lodi High School...
Jennifer Piazza
Oct 16, 2019
McFarland- Jennifer Di Piazza, age 69, entered into heaven on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She passed as she lived her life, with peace, love and dignity. Jennifer was born in Madison on December 14, 1949, the daughter of John and LaVerne Du Bois. She graduated from LaFollette High School in 1968....
Kay Liddicoat
Oct 16, 2019
MADISON- Kay Liddicoat, 83, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at St. Mary's hospital in the company of her daughters, several grandchildren, and her very dear friend, Shirley Vandal. She was born in Kenosha on December 23rd, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Walley) Kertz. Her parents divorced when she was eight and her...
Harold Scheub
Oct 16, 2019
MADISON-Harold E Scheub, Emeritus Professor of African Languages and Literature of the University of Wisconsin Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Harold was born August 26, 1931 the son of Fred and Evelyn (Wentzel) Scheub in Gary, Indiana. Following graduation from Tolleston High School, Harold took a roundabout path towards his distinguished teaching career. After...
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