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.
Velza Nemec
Feb 17, 2019
Madison - Velza L. Nemec, age 78, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on April 3, 1940 to Ira and Blanch (Johnson) Craft in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Velza graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. Velza was united in marriage to Delano Nemec on June 15, 1959 in Aberdeen. She...
Melinda Franke
Feb 17, 2019
Melinda Franke, age 21, passed away on February 17, 2019. A private celebration of Melinda's life and memory will take place at Cress Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Melinda was a precious daughter to Michael Franke and Jacquelyn Haines, a kindred spirit to her sister Kally, and held a special place in the hearts of step-father...
Robert Schmidt
Feb 16, 2019
**The family is requesting that NO FLOWERS be sent.** Robert "Bob" M. Schmidt, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Gloria; daughter Susan of Alexandria, VA; son Eric (Angela) of Sun Prairie, WI; three grandchildren Katherine, Zachary, and Adam; and brother...
Carolyn Franks
Feb 15, 2019
Private services will be held. Cress Funeral Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608-249-6666
Mary Ripple
Feb 15, 2019
MADISON - Mary Anne Ripple (Van Driel) went home to the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2019 after 91 ½ happy years. She was born in Chicago, IL, August 4, 1927, to the wonderful Herbert and Helen (Paschke) Van Driel. Dutiful but independent from the start, when her public school teacher made her, a left-handed 7-year-old, write right-handed...
Orbin Combs
Feb 15, 2019
STOUGHTON - Orbin Combs, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday February 15, 2019 Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born June 3, 1928 in Kerby Knobs, Kentucky to the late Albin and Mae Combs. He was married to Joan Maurer on November 15, 1958 in Jordan, Wisconsin. Orbin served his country in the United States Army during...
Jack Perkins
Feb 14, 2019
MADISON- Jack F. Perkins, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 surrounded by his friends and family. He was born to parents, Roy and Josephine (Fisher) Perkins on May 29, 1936. Jack graduated from Dodgeville High School, and soon after, he joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stationed in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. While on...
Patricia Pollock
Feb 14, 2019
Waunakee - Patricia Anne "Pat" Pollock, age 62, passed away on February 14th, 2019, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on August 12, 1956, in Madison, the daughter of Richard and Florencia (Roh) Pollock. She graduated from Waunakee Community High School in 1974 and went on to receive her Certified Nursing Assistant degree...
Jean Curley
Feb 14, 2019
Jean P. Curley, age 86 of Madison, passed away following a brief illness on February 14, 2019 at Agrace Hospice. She was born in Racine on November 13, 1932 to the late Alfred and Anne (Bradley) Robinson. Jean married William A. Curley on November 26, 1955. After building a loving family together, he preceded her in death on...
Robert Leiser
Feb 14, 2019
Madison - Robert "Bob" Steven Leiser, age 72, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 14, 2019. Bob was born in Madison in 1946. He graduated from Madison East High School and worked for a local brewery. Shortly thereafter Bob became a PFC in the Army Air Cav I division, serving his country in Vietnam. After returning...
Clarence Schwengel
Feb 14, 2019
Madison - Clarence O. Schwengel, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2019, at Avalon in Fitchburg. He was born on January 19, 1920, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, to Frederick and Anna (Ballbach) Schwengel. Clarence was united in marriage to Marion Krueger on October 19, 1941, at St. John's Lutheran Church. He joined the Army Air Corps...
Ursula Johnson
Feb 13, 2019
Ursula Franziska Johnson, 93, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was born in Klein Wanzleben, Germany, on October 12th,1925 to Paul and Louise Klosa. Ursula met Edward F. Johnson her husband, at her sisters Irmgard's wedding in Germany, at the end of World War II....
James Jukes
Feb 13, 2019
James (Jim) W. Jukes, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and top professional in his chosen career that he called the "Credit Union Movement". Jim was born May 2, 1932 on the family farm near St. Marys, KS. He graduated from Kansas...
Frances Erney
Feb 13, 2019
Frances Victoria Levenick Rieser Erney, age 94 of Madison, died peacefully at All Saints Memory Care on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 due to complications of dementia. She was born February 15, 1924 in Madison to Leo B. Levenick and Florence M. (Ledwith) Levenick. Fran graduated from Wisconsin High School on the UW campus in 1942. She received her...
Frances Culbertson
Feb 13, 2019
MADISON Dr. Frances Culbertson, age 98, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Boston, Mass. on Jan. 31, 1921, to parents of humble means. She won a college scholarship, and chose to attend the University of Michigan, where she obtained a doctorate in Social Psychology. It was there that she...
John Cornell Sr.
Feb 12, 2019
Stoughton - John J. Cornell Sr. , age 78, passed away on Tuesday February 12, 2019. He was born February 2, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Darrell and Helen (Surfus) Cornell. John was active in his spiritual life, as he lived his for his Savior. He proudly served his country in the Navy as a medic from...
Veronica Shelton
Feb 12, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Veronica (Fisher) Shelton, age 89, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. She was born in 1929 to John & Elizabeth (Doyle) Stoltz in Ithaca Township, Richland County, WI. Veronica grew up on a dairy farm with 7 siblings, Edward, Leo, Mary, Marcella, Rose, Joseph, & Lorraine. She attended St. Mary's Grade School in...
Manjulaben Talati
Feb 12, 2019
Manjulaben Viththaldas Talati, age 85, of Halol, India passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on March 5, 1934 in Halol, India, the daughter of Heeraben and Gordhandas Shah. She married Viththaldas Talati in Halol, India. She was a dedicated homemaker who came to the U.S.A. about 30 years ago. She was...
Margaret Reynolds
Feb 12, 2019
Madison - Margaret "Peggy" A. Reynolds, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the All Saints Community in Madison. She was born in Arena, WI on July 24, 1925, the eighth of nine children of Frank and Burnadetta (White) Sheehan. She graduated as salutatorian from Arena High School, attended Platteville Teachers College, and later received...
Verdetta Maass
Feb 10, 2019
Madison - Verdetta N. Maass, Madison, WI formerly of Rochester, MN died on February 10, 2019. She was born on June 22nd, 1922 in Elgin, MN to Clarence and Anette (Polikowsky) Reiter. She married Virgil R. Schuchard on March 16, 1944 in Elgin. After being widowed for 9 years she married F.J. Richard Maass in 1977 in Rochester,...
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