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.
Joseph Kunz
Mar 6, 2019
MADISON-Joseph Paul Kunz, age 55, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1964, in Milwaukee, the son of Robert J. and Lucille N. (Bremness) Kunz. Joseph married Deborah in a religious service on September 12, 1998, in Madison. Joseph attended school in Milwaukee, graduating...
Iris Harvey
Mar 6, 2019
Lebanon, Ohio - Iris Lorraine Harvey (nee: Borsack), 92 of Lebanon, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born on May 23, 1926 to Chester and Martha (nee: Ward) Borsack in Westfield, WI. Iris graduated from North Central College in 1948 and obtained her master's degree in Religious Education from Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1965. She...
William Hoff
Mar 6, 2019
Stoughton- William "Bill" Hoff, a proud Norwegian American, forged a remarkable 88 years of life in Stoughton, WI and delivered his last salute on March 6th, 2019 as he serenely transitioned to Heaven, and into the arms of his greatest love, "Honey"[Winifred] Hoff. He was encircled by his adoring children and passed peacefully after a four year battle...
Laureen Thorstad
Mar 6, 2019
MADISON- Laureen Dorothy Seefeldt Thorstad, beloved wife, mom, grandma and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th at Agrace Residential facility in Fitchburg. Laureen was born August 6, 1938, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the only child of Lawrence and Irene (Luebke) Seefeldt. She graduated there from Washington High School in 1956. In 1960 she graduated with Senior Honors...
Eugenia Wiencek
Mar 5, 2019
Wiencek, Eugenia K. "Jean" Madison: Eugenia (Jean) Klein Wiencek passed away peacefully at her home in Madison on March 5, 2019. Jean was born on April 20, 1923 in Madison, where she lived most of her life. Jean was the daughter of Henry and Clara Klein. She graduated from Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
Charles Ebersohl
Mar 5, 2019
MADISON- Charles "Chuck" M. Ebersohl, age 96, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on February 15, 1923 on his family's dairy farm near Ft. Akinson, the son of Walter and Hazel Ebersohl. He was a loving husband for 62 years of Jean Meyers Ebersohl who died in...
Doris Wilke
Mar 3, 2019
WILKE, Doris V., (nee Robbins) age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born on November 7, 1933 in the Town of York (Dane Co.), Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred, Sr. and Linda Porter Robbins. Doris was a 1951 graduate of Watertown High School and a graduate of Milwaukee Area Technical College, Class of 1970,...
Patricia Byrnes
Mar 3, 2019
Patricia Carolyn Aronson Byrnes, born February 22, 1927, passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was cared for in her last days by her devoted son, James Alan Gast. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Harry J. and Clara (Mendelson) Aronson and her beloved brother Dr. Robert M. Aronson. She is survived by...
Patricia Erickson
Mar 3, 2019
Patricia (Pat) Joyce (Kahl) Erickson passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at age 86. Pat was born in Joliet, IL on October 20, 1932 the daughter of the late William and Edna Kahl. She graduated from Edgewood High School and worked as a nursing aide at UW Hospital before becoming a full-time...
Audrey Kuehn
Mar 3, 2019
Audrey M. Kuehn (Adler), age 76, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on March, 3, 2019, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Waunakee surrounded by family. Audrey was born on March 22, 1942 in Waunakee. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. She loved family gatherings and supporting her family's events. Her favorite...
Lucille Williams
Mar 3, 2019
Williams, Lucille "Lucy" Middleton: Lucille "Lucy", Williams, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Heritage Senior Living in Middleton on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Lucy was born in Flint, Michigan on April 6, 1935. She received a Masters in Education and taught special education for many years. She later received her Master's in Counseling and was...
Leo Linehan
Mar 2, 2019
Madison - Leo P. "Lee" Linehan, age 71, passed away on March 2, 2019, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 12, 1947, in Sparta, Wisconsin the son of Daniel and Beatrice (Evans) Linehan. He is survived by his wife, Connie Linehan, and brother, Daniel W. Linehan. Private services were held. Cress Funeral & Cremation...
Joseph Koltes
Mar 2, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Joseph Henry Koltes, age 86, of Waunakee, passed away on March 2, 2019, after a brief illness. Joe was born on January 16, 1933, to Harry and Lillian (Oncken) Koltes. He grew up on Grant Street in Waunakee with his older sister, Mary (Schaenzer), and younger brother, James. Joe graduated from Waunakee High School in 1951, where he...
Charlotte Fitzgerald
Mar 1, 2019
McFarland - Charlotte M. Fitzgerald, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Friday March 1, 2019. She was born November 29, 1921 in Madison to the late James and Leah (Dodds) Dickson. She married George Patrick Fitzgerald. For many years Charlotte operated her own dog grooming business. She is survived by her daughter Pat Fitzgerald, her son...
Arlene Bradley
Mar 1, 2019
Arlene Parman Bradley of Madison and Fish Creek, Wisconsin passed away March 1. Arlene was born September 19, 1928 to Melvin Stacy Parman and Loena Brumm Parman. She attended Wisconsin High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1951 with a degree in Business Administration where she was a member of Phi Chi Theta, Professional Commerce...
Spencer Toalino
Mar 1, 2019
Gathering will be from 3:00-3:30 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a memorial service to begin at 3:30 PM. Cress Funeral Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054
Visitation Cress Funeral Home Sun Prairie 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590 3:00 PM...
Lauri Salzman
Mar 1, 2019
Lauri Ann Salzman (nee Stillman), 55, died unexpectedly at UW Hospital on March 1. Lauri's strong will, quick wit, love for family, creativity, imagination, and loyalty sustained her through 48 years of dealing with diabetes and its complications. She will be greatly missed by her husband Bob, children Jeremy (Doray) and Tara, grandchildren Cali and Tati, mother Shelly...
Robert Rabson
Mar 1, 2019
MADISON - Robert Rabson was born on March 4, 1926 and died on March 1, 2019 in Madison Wisconsin where lived for the past 9 years. Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eileen Klionsky Rabson who he met in 1947 while they were camp counselors. He is also survived by their children Michael Rabson (Debbie...
Shirley Roby
Feb 28, 2019
After a brief and unexpected illness, Shirley Roby, 83, died peacefully on February 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Richland Center to Edward Jansen and Carmen Arlene Minett and raised on the family farm outside Ithaca. She attended Ithaca High School, travelled Richland and surrounding counties as an accordion player in a dancehall band...
Cindy Hausfeld
Feb 28, 2019
Cindy Renée Hausfeld, 72, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on February 28th after a struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on February 7, 1947, in Chicago, and is the daughter of Audrey and Richard Hurwitz. Cindy graduated from Chicago's Mather High School in 1964, and went on to the University of Illinois at Navy Pier,...
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