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.
Michael Campbell
Aug 18, 2019
Michael Denis Campbell of Madison, born June 19th, 1952 passed away Sunday August 18, 2019 after the "best day of his life." Mike was surrounded by all of his loving family and friends the night before he passed as they gathered to celebrate the wedding of his son Jason to his new daughter in law, Megan (Brennan) Campbell....
Phyllis Bengry
Aug 17, 2019
Phyllis M. Bengry, age 96, passed away on August 17, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Marguerite (Bartig) Merrill and Sherman Merrill. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1941 where she was a class officer and president of the Girls League. She married Russell O. Bengry on February...
Paul Scheffel
Aug 17, 2019
Paul R. Scheffel, age 81, died on August 17, 2019, at Brookdale Stonefield Middleton Memory Care, an assisted living community in Middleton, Wisconsin, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Paul was born on July 22, 1938 in Beatrice, Nebraska, the son of Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Scheffel. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated...
James Speaker
Aug 16, 2019
MADISON- James "Jim" R. Speaker, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16, 2019. Jim worked for many years at Leath Furniture, American TV, and most recently, at Main Appliance. Jim is survived by Jamie Speaker; father Robert "Bob"; brother Tom (Faith) Speaker; stepchildren Brian Widmyer and Brad Fritter; 5 grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, other...
Adeline Dankert
Aug 16, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE--Adeline "Sadie" M. Dankert, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2019. Sadie is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reuben; parents Fred and Minnie Hammermeister; and siblings LaVina Wallman, Marie Balsley, and Larry Hammermeister. Visitation will be from...
Ruth Calden
Aug 15, 2019
Ruth Calden, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019. Ruth was born on February 23, 1927 to Hilda and Neil DeBruyn in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a young girl, she spent several glorious summers living in a tent on the shores of Lake Michigan with her Aunt Anna. This experience, along with the writings of Henry...
Patrick Mcdermott
Aug 14, 2019
MCFARLAND - Patrick "Paddy" McDermott, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at his residence. Patrick was born on November 24, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois and had been an area resident for the past 18 years. Patrick attended Northeastern Illinois University and was a paint contractor by trade, formerly with Thrift Painting for over 24...
Gordon Soloway
Aug 14, 2019
MADISON- Gordon Soloway, 67, passed away on August 14th, 2019 while walking through a nearby park. He is survived by his sister Leslie Haggerty of the Albany, NY area and his brother Rick in Baltimore, MD. Gordy was born in Passaic, NJ but grew up in the Rochester, NY area. He attended George Washington and Cornell Universities, and...
Donald Hellenbrand
Aug 14, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Donald A. Hellenbrand, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Agrace in Fitchburg. He was born in Waunakee on August 24, 1926, to John & Gertrude (Frederick) Hellenbrand. He married Evelyn C. (Statz) Hellenbrand at St. Martins Catholic Church on May 23, 1950. They lived and raised 4 sons and farmed together in the Martinsville...
William Brodd
Aug 14, 2019
William "Bill" L. Brodd, age 88, of Madison passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare with his loving daughter, Trish and son-in-law Mark by his side. He was born on July 4th, 1931, an Independence Baby, in Cass Lake, MN, the son of Harry and Hedwig Brodd (Wahnschaffe). Bill was raised in Black Duck, MN and...
Ann Sie
Aug 14, 2019
Private Services will be held. Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Judith Bjugstad
Aug 13, 2019
STOUGHTON - Judith Anne Bjugstad, passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born September 14, 1943 in Madison, WI. To the late Ervin and Erma Lichte. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1961 and went on to Beauty School. She met her future husband, August, while attending a dance...
Markevius Burnett
Aug 13, 2019
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. Visitation will continue from 10:00-12:00 PM (noon) on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the funeral home with a funeral service to begin at 12:00 PM. Markevius will be brought to his final place of rest at...
Beverly Schultz
Aug 12, 2019
Madison, Beverly Schultz, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born on July 8, 1927, in Madison, daughter to John W. and Violet (Mavis) Johnson. Beverly was united in marriage to Richard L. Schultz on November 18, 1946, in Madison. They shared 73 years of marriage together. Beverly was a loving wife, mother,...
Ethel Vivier
Aug 12, 2019
Ethel B. Vivier, age 82, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Ethel is survived by her husband Ralph; children Robert, Mary (Nick) Lemke, George, Ralph, Tom (John), Doris Mendoza, and Rose (Dan) Dorst; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 children Albert and Barb; and one grandchild...
Curtis Larson
Aug 11, 2019
Stoughton- Curtis E. Larson, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1923, the son of Bennie and Clara (Alme) Larson. Curt graduated from Stoughton High School in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army in February 1943. Curt served his Basic Training at Camp Robert California and...
Laine Buckmaster
Aug 11, 2019
Shari "Laine" Buckmaster was the second child of Jim and Shirley Buckmaster. Her older sister (Julie Lynne) was born three years before Shari. Her brother (Brian James) was born three years after Shari. As a child she loved the outdoors and living in the country. We had thirteen acres for the kids to roam around on. Cats and...
Nancy Foss
Aug 10, 2019
Foss, Nancy It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy Ann Foss of Fitchburg on August 10th, 2019, at the age of 66. Nancy was born in June of 1953 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Walt and Ruth Conner. She graduated from Memorial High school in 1971. In 1975 she graduated from the University...
Shirley Smith
Aug 10, 2019
Smith, Shirley M. Waunakee / Middleton: Shirley M. Smith (nee Stengelsen), age 94, passed away suddenly Sat. August 10, 2019 at UW Hospital of a very short illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born to Lawrence and Lillian Stengelsen in Duluth, MN on Nov. 10, 1924. Shirley spent her childhood and young...
Richard Noel
Aug 10, 2019
Marshall- Richard "Dick" "The Barber" Noel, age 86, passed away to be rejoined with his wife on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the Sienna Crest, Marshall. He was born on July 27, 1933, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Esther (Golden) Noel. Richard married Doris Taylor on June 13, 1959, and they were able to...
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