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.
Ronald Staszewski
May 13, 2019
McFarland - Ronald J. Staszewski, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday May 13, 2019 at his home. Ron met the love of his life, Carolyn Ann Schneider in 1984 and the couple were married in 1986. Moved to McFarland in 1995 where they raised their family. He worked for many years around the Milwaukee and Madison area...
Jordan Gibbons
May 12, 2019
Marshall Jordan Aris Irene Gibbons, age 22, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, from an undiagnosed medical condition. She was born January 23, 1997, in Madison, the daughter of Scott and Tara (Froehlich) Gibbons. Jordan graduated from Marshall High School in 2015. During her years in high school, she was actively involved in choir, acapella, 4- H...
Landon Waugh
May 12, 2019
Dane - Landon Walter Waugh, son of Jeff and Tracy Waugh, was born and passed away at Meriter Hospital in Madison on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Although his time here was short, he will be missed and remembered for an eternity. He is survived by grandparents Virgil & Geri Waugh, and Kim & Vicky Kirkegaard; aunts & uncles...
Robert Anderson
May 12, 2019
(written by Robert Anderson) Robert "Bob" Anderson died on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born November 24, 1940 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Robert Sr. and Eda (Salzwedel) Anderson. Early life adventures were shared with his best friend at the time and sister, Bonnie. He then moved with his family to Wisconsin Rapids. It is there that Bob...
Chou Thao
May 11, 2019
Nam Npab Tub Her (Chou Thao), 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Watertown, WI on May 11th, 2019. She was born on June 15, 1926 in Xiangkhoang, Laos. Predeceased by her loving husband, Npab Tub Her; her parents Ntsoo Mas Thao and Lue Yang Her; her brothers, Xeev Pov Thao, Xaiv Tswb Thao, Txhaaj Thao; and...
Arlene Collins
May 11, 2019
ROXBURY-Arlene I. Collins, age 87, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Waunakee Manor. She was born in Madison on Oct. 17, 1931, to Theodore and Louisa (Keichinger) Dohm. She married Joseph Collins on June 26, 1952, and they raised their two children, David and Diane, on a farm in the Roxbury area. Arlene loved to bake and...
Peter Maier
May 11, 2019
Peter was born in Chicago, Illinois to Carl and Agnes Maier. His father was a carpenter and taught him the trade. Peter spent several years working a variety of jobs in maintenance and carpentry and even built a house on his own. He was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Germany. When he returned to Chicago,...
Jeffry Gotstein
May 10, 2019
MADISON--Jeffry P. Gotstein, age 76, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born on May 27, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin to Mildred Lockwood but was later adopted by Philip and Leona Gotstein. He dedicated two years of service to our country in the U.S. Army. Jeff went on to marry Mabel France on December 2, 1972...
Travante Hunter
May 9, 2019
Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on SATURDAY, May 18, 2019 at the Cress Funeral Home. NO formal visitation will be held before the service on Saturday. Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald...
Gay Eliason
May 9, 2019
Madison - Gay Louise (Wallace) Eliason, passed away during the evening of May 9, 2019. She was born September 5, 1944, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Harrison and Madeline Wallace. Gay grew up on a dairy farm in Oil City, near Ontario, Wisconsin. She graduated from Brookwood High School and the University of Wisconsin in Madison for her...
Maura Ekstrom
May 8, 2019
Madison Maura Marie Ekstrom, age 45, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband at her side on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Maura was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on May 2, 1974, to J. Vincent and Sandra (Pontecore) McKenna. Maura graduated from La Follette High School in 1992, and earned her paralegal degree shortly after. In 2006,...
Alan Hyman
May 8, 2019
Shorewood Hills - Alan Richard Hyman passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on May 8, 2019. Alan was born on January 31, 1925, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edna Conhaim Hyman and J Jesse Hyman. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1943 and upon graduation was inducted into the army. He was a tank gunner in...
Beverly Davenport
May 5, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Beverly J. Davenport, age 86, of Waunakee, passed away at Oak Ridge Living in Windsor on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was born in Clayton, Wisconsin on February 6, 1933 to Waldo and Irene Brown. She married Douglas Davenport on October 1, 1950. She enjoyed her years of babysitting and cleaning homes for others. Her interests were going...
William Stephens
May 5, 2019
Waunakee - William (Doc) David Stephens, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Madison surrounded by family. He was born on July 6, 1948 in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Evelyn (Perkins) Stephens. Bill began his military career as a Vietnam Combat Medic. Upon return from Vietnam, he...
Dr. Doyle
May 4, 2019
Madison - Dr. John F. Doyle passed away on May 4, 2019 at the UW Hospital. John was born October 7, 1937 in Madison, WI at St. Mary's Hospital to John and Regina (Crowley) Doyle. He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Edgewood High School (class of 1955). John received his undergraduate degree from St. Norbert College (class...
Nancy Kellerhuis
May 4, 2019
Nancy C. Kellerhuis passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 at home surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer for the past 6 months. She was born in Sheboygan, WI on April 24, 1954 to the late Carroll and Dorothy (Cramer) Lohr. Nancy grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. In her early years she spent time working at...
Lawrence Konkle
May 3, 2019
Sun Prairie - Lawrence "Larry" Konkle, age 74 The primary issue with a person that leaves a footprint impacting so many others is the void left after he is invited to a higher resting place. Lawrence (Larry) Andrew Konkle was the fourth child of Martin and Genevieve (Senn) Konkle born on December 12, 1944 in Lena, WI. He...
Benedict Hofmeister
May 3, 2019
Benedict Jerome Hofmeister, age 78, of the Village of Belleville, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on January 13, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Benedict M. and Marie K. Hofmeister. He was married to Judith Ann (Lynch) Hofmeister on June 9,...
Susan Draper
May 3, 2019
MADISON - Suzi considered life to be a journey. She was blessed on her journey with a love of music, sunsets, gardening, rainbows, lighthouses, derbies, dogs (especially beagles), and anything that can be done by the water, near the water, or on the water. During the last several years it also included some tough cancerous obstacles along the...
Geraldine Bladl
May 2, 2019
Waunakee - Jeri Bladl age 91, passed away taking her great sense of humor with her on May 2, 2019 at SSM Health Center surrounded by her family. Jeri was born on April 29, 1928 in Plain, Wis. to Laurence and Elenora (Emer) Hetzel. She married Harlan Bladl on September 13, 1948 in St Luke's Church, Plain and...
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