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.
Lioubov Gelfand
Mar 2, 2020
Gelfand, Lioubov
Madison: Lioubov Gelfand, age 73, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. There will be a visitation from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI 53705. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will take...
Nancy Sallstrom
Mar 1, 2020
Madison – Nancy J. Sallstrom, age 83, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 1, 1937, in Stoughton, Wis., and was united in marriage to Duane (Dewey) Sallstrom on September 13, 1958, at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, Stoughton, Wis. She worked for Dane County Personnel for many...
Leona Ehle
Mar 1, 2020
STOUGHTON - Leona I Ehle age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 1, 2020. Leona was born on January 13, 1923 in Edgerton Wisconsin to the late Carl and Lena (Nording) Christianson. She married John E. Strandlie jr. and together they had 8 children. He preceded her in death in 1964. She is survived by 3 daughters, Joyce...
Walter Erbach
Feb 29, 2020
MADISON- Walter H. Erbach, age 72, of Madison passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on March 26, 1947 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Gilbert and Eunice (Hansen) Erbach. He was married to Jackie Flack on August 30, 1969 in Chilton, Wisconsin.
Walt attended the UW-Madison and received both his bachelor’s degree...
April Feldbruegge
Feb 29, 2020
Waunakee/Sun Prairie/Madison- April E Feldbruegge, age 29, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
April was born on October 30, 1990 in Madison, Wisconsin. April grew up in Waunakee, Wisconsin. April and her sisters were often known as the three A’s. Growing up April played soccer, basketball, ran cross country, and danced. Through sports April...
Michael Cooley
Feb 29, 2020
McFarland- Michael W. Cooley, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born in Madison on June 14, 1953, the son of Bill and Mary Lou Cooley. Mike graduated from Madison East High School in 1971. He graduated from MATC in 1973 with an Associate’s degree in Architectural...
Robert Petry
Feb 29, 2020
SUN PRAIRIE - Robert Petry Jr., 57, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was born September 29, 1962 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, to the union of Robert Petry Sr, and the late Emilie Evans.
Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Candance, son Robert III, daughter Winter, father Robert Sr, sisters Michelle Thomas (Cedric Thomas), Jurrena Petry, Sheila...
Donald "Big Don" Toomey
Feb 28, 2020
Madison - Donald William Toomey, “Big Don,” was born on October 1, 1959, in Madison to Bill and Shirley (Anderson) Toomey. He was a lifelong Madisonian and beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. We sadly lost Don from heart failure in his sleep on February 28, 2020. Don had a quick smile, a lively sense of humor, and laughter...
Gary Friedman
Feb 28, 2020
MADISON – Gary H. Friedman, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born July 6, 1945, in Davenport, IA, the son of Arthur and Ida (Ander) Friedman. He married Bonnie Denmark on July 23, 1967, in Chicago, IL.
Gary Friedman is a mensch! He grew up in Hammond,...
Gerald "Gerry" Nelson
Feb 27, 2020
SUN PRAIRIE - Gerald Francis Nelson, age 81, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away February 27, 2020 at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born March 6, 1938 in Portsmouth, VA to Julius and Ruby Jean (Rosholt) Nelson. Gerry was a 1956 graduate of Central High School in Crookston, MN and spent four years in the Navy (1957-1960). ...
Mary Lacke
Feb 27, 2020
Mary Donna (Murray) Lacke, age 88, of Madison passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long struggle with dementia. She was born February 14, 1932 to Louis and Iona Murray in Madison, Wis. She was orphaned at age 8 and was then raised by her wonderful aunt and uncle, Mae and Bill Jack Murray....
Michael Gibeaut
Feb 27, 2020
Michael L.”Frenchy” Gibeaut died at his home on February 27th, 2020. Michael was born in Reedsburg, WI on June 17th, 1949. He retired after 29 years with the Dane County Highway Department. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, gardening, and playing solitaire. He especially enjoyed fishing with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Carol;...
Robert Hofmeister
Feb 26, 2020
Madison – Robert Michael Hofmeister, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born January 9, 1965, in Madison to Benedict and Judith (Lynch) Hofmeister. Rob graduated from Edgewood High School in 1983 and received his Bachelor's Degree from U.W. Madison.
He was a broker for Edward Jones for...
Jack Mcmahon
Feb 26, 2020
DEFOREST - Jack McMahon, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, after a brave six-and-a-half-year battle with prostate cancer.
Jack graduated from Newark Valley High School in 1983 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from George Mason University in 1988. He met the love of his life Margaret Hosford soon after, married...
Marilyn Erdman
Feb 26, 2020
VERONA- Marilyn E. Erdman, age 92, passed away at Four Winds Manor on February 26, 2020. She was born on May 30, 1927 in Madison, WI to Robert Mackie and Della Mackie Reuter.
Marilyn lived in Madison all of her life. She graduated from Madison East High School and worked at Oscar Mayer & Co. for over...
Elizabeth Seavert
Feb 25, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Seavert, age 80, of Madison, passed away on February 25, 2020 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1939 in Madison, the daughter of Gilbert and Neva (Bandelin) Seaman. She married Robert Seavert on July 10, 1981 in Madison.
Ann spent her childhood in Chippewa Falls and Wisconsin Rapids with her parents and...
Alonzo Marsh
Feb 25, 2020
Alonzo Kimball “Kim” Marsh, Jr. of Madison, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
He was born Aug. 24, 1930 in New York City to Alonzo Kimball Marsh, Sr. and Elizabeth Folger Marsh. He grew up in Summit, New Jersey and graduated from Pingry Prep School and Rutgers University. He married Lilian...
Eli Schreurs
Feb 25, 2020
MADISON- Eli Schreurs, 30, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born in Littleton, CO on November 28, 1989 to David Schreurs and Colleen Cassidy.
Eli was a passionate person who lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. He put his heart and soul into everything...
Judith Grudzina
Feb 24, 2020
Judith Mary Grudzina
1948 – 2020
Judith Mary (Braun) Grudzina, daughter of Edmund Braun and Jane (Mickey) Braun, answered her call to Christ our Lord in the early morning hours of February 24, 2020, at the Edgerton Care Center in Edgerton, WI. She was 71.
Born on June 28, 1948 at...
Betty Gene Diener
Feb 24, 2020
Betty Gene T. Diener, age 93 of Sun Prairie, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 24, 2020 at New Perspective Senior Living Center in Sun Prairie. She was born July 14, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Leon J. Dealy and Lillie J. Fritsche Dealy of Milwaukee.
Betty Gene grew up in Milwaukee where she met...
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