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.
Leigh Roberts
Jan 22, 2020
Leigh Roberts died January 22, 2020 in Madison, WI surrounded by family and friends. He was born on June 9, 1925 in Jacksonville, Illinois, as the son of the Reverend Victor and Ruby Roberts. He was a 1942 graduate of Dwight Township High School (Illinois) and the University of Illinois – BS 1945, and MD 1947. He did further...
Jack Gerber
Jan 22, 2020
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our sweet, beloved Jack. Jack Rollin Gerber passed away on January 22, 2020 after a lifetime struggle due to an ARX gene mutation that caused severe epilepsy and many other complications. Jack was born on May 20, 2015, to parents Paul and Danielle Gerber of Stoughton, Wisconsin and was later joined...
Irene Slater
Jan 21, 2020
Irene Avis Hasse Slater, age 99, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, surrounded throughout the day by family and friends. She was born in Menomonie, WI on November 28, 1920 to Gustav and Anna Gadow Hasse. She married William John Slater on August 10, 1946 and soon afterwards she and Bill began to grow their family in a home...
Crawford Young
Jan 21, 2020
Merwin (Crawford) Young succumbed to complications from congestive heart failure on January 22 at the age of 88. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 7 November 1931, growing up in Philadelphia until high school, when his family moved to Washington, DC for his father’s appointment to the Federal Reserve during the Eisenhower administration. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson...
Helen Marsh
Jan 21, 2020
Madison – Helen Fern Marsh, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in her 96th year. She was born to Dora (Mogridge) and Bert Marsh of Auburn, Ontario, Canada.
She attended schools in Ontario and New York. She was employed by the American Nurses Association before joining the faculty at the School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison until...
Philip Lindsay
Jan 21, 2020
Philip H. Lindsay, age 85, of Madison, passed away on January 21, 2020. He was born Nov. 15, 1934 in Boscobel, WI to Ervin G. and Hilda L. (Freitag) Lindsay. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Philip graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1960 with a...
Ramon Storlie
Jan 21, 2020
Deerfield- Ramon D Storlie, age 90 passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Autumn Winds in Cambridge. Ramon was born on the family farm in Deerfield on June 16, 1929, the son of George and Josephine (Stromme) Storlie. Ray graduated from Deerfield High School in 1948. On January 6, 1949 he married Beverly J. Olson. Together they dairy farmed...
Paul O'Brien
Jan 20, 2020
Paul Joseph O’Brien, age 93 passed away at William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital on Monday, January 20, 2020.
He was born on December 28, 1926 in Boscobel, WI, the son of Stephen and Mary Ann (Chalan) O’Brien. Paul proudly served in the United States Army. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and several commendation metals for...
Jonathan Stevens
Jan 20, 2020
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Joyce Parpart
Jan 20, 2020
Sun Prairie
Joyce ParPart, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1955 in Madison, daughter to James and Elsie ( Fisch) Johnson. Joyce was united in marriage to Alvin ParPart on June 27, 1981, in Sun Prairie.
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Bonnie Didier
Jan 19, 2020
Didier, Bonnie J.
Middleton: Loving wife and mother, Bonnie Jean Didier (Stott) died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Fitchburg, WI at the age of 82.
Bonnie is survived by her devoted and loving husband Paul of Middleton, and daughters Mary Didier Kuypers (John) of Madison; Susan Didier Struve (Matthew) of...
Alice Schmitz
Jan 18, 2020
Alice E. Schmitz, 91 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL.
She was born on September 3, 1928 in Taylor, Wisconsin, daughter of Ingvold and Anna (Peterson) Olstad. After graduating West High School in Madison, she worked at the Dane County Title Company. On June 21, 1947...
George Gundersen
Jan 18, 2020
George Gundersen of Madison was called peacefully to God on January 18, 2020, at the age of 83. Beloved husband for 55 years to Diane (nee Dryer). Loving father to Craig (Lisa) of Champaign, IL, Jeff (Julie) of Wauwatosa, WI, Colette (Tim) Gramins of Vernon Hills, IL, Bethney (Perry) Pickhardt of Madison, and Courtney (Jim) Marschalek of Hartland, WI....
Mary Mason
Jan 17, 2020
Mary C. Mason, age 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2020 while peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born October 30, 1952, in Darlington, daughter to Leonard and Donna Blunt.
Mary graduated from Madison Area Technical College and Concordia University, where she received her degree in police science. ...
Harlow Roby
Jan 17, 2020
Harlow Scammon Roby, Jr, 87, known as Pete to friends and family, died on January 17, 2020 surrounded by his children. Pete was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harlow Scammon Roby and Elisabeth Rolph Clark. The family lived in Winona, Minnesota but soon moved to the Madison area, living for a time in Oregon and then moving back to...
Dorothy Schmitt
Jan 17, 2020
Dorothy May Schmitt, age 91, was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Friday, January 17, 2020. She was the oldest daughter of George and Laura (Luraas) Linley, born on May 24, 1928.
Dorothy was born in the Arena township and spent her childhood on her family farm. Her family moved to Cottage Grove and Stoughton area,...
Betty Berg
Jan 16, 2020
Betty Ellen Berg, age 63, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in Reedsburg, the daughter to Durlin and Marcella (Rusch) Behn.
Betty was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. She married Eugene Berg in Rock Springs, WI on June 21, 1980. Together they raised two daughters, Erin and...
Norma Beale
Jan 16, 2020
Madison - Norma Lee Beale, age 91, passed away in her sleep on January 16, 2020. Born to and raised by adoring parents George A. Resech and Ida May Weidenhoeft Resech, Norma Lee was an outstanding student and played clarinet as an enthusiastic member of the High School Pep Band in Park Falls, WI. At one of the school’s...
Tak Koon Lee
Jan 16, 2020
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a prayer service to begin at 12:00 pm.
Cress Funeral Service
1310 Emerald Terrace
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-9054
Mick Wartella
Jan 16, 2020
F. Michael “Mick” Wartella, 70, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 surrounded by family at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Born on April 14, 1949 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert and Verena (Weiss) Wartella.
He married Maricarol “Merk” Bouchard on July 12, 1969 in Moran, MI, celebrating their...
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