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.
Lorraine Grell
Feb 10, 2019
McFARLAND - Lorraine A. Grell, age 91, of McFarland, WI died on Sunday morning, February 10, 2019 at her residence. Lorraine was born on June 9, 1927, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Laura (Haas) Fischer. She married Leonard J. Grell on July 27, 1944. They farmed for a period of time,...
Sue Halambeck
Feb 9, 2019
Sun Prairie Susan M. Halambeck, 64, of Sun Prairie passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 of natural causes. Susan was born December 3, 1954 in Antigo, WI, a daughter of the late John and Lois (Pilecky) Halambeck. Susan, better known as Sue to friends and family, grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Antigo High School...
Dolores Niezgoda
Feb 9, 2019
Dolores "DJ" Niezgoda, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 9, 2019 at Madison Pointe Senior Living. She was born on November 4, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. She married Stanley Niezgoda on August 25, 1951 in Chicago. She is survived by her daughter Christine Klekamp (Mark); son Glenn Niezgoda (Laura); grandchildren, Benjamin (Lani), Amanda (Daniel), Kimberly (William),...
Dennis Bleimehl
Feb 8, 2019
Dennis Patrick Bleimehl, 72, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at his vacation condo in Siesta Key, Florida. Dennis was born July 7th, 1946 in Highland Park, Illinois to Roland "Rolly" and Elizabeth "Betty" (McMahon) Bleimehl. Dennis married Pamela (Showers) Bleimehl on August 24, 1968 at St. Maria Goretti in Madison. They just...
Linda Schultz
Feb 7, 2019
Madison - Linda K. Schultz, 60, passed away on February 7th, 2019 due to complications from multiple sclerosis. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 19th, 1958 to parents Howard and Judith Thompson. Linda grew up on Madison's west side and graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1977 after serving as the editor in chief...
Steven Sewell
Feb 7, 2019
Deerfield- Steven L Sewell, age 69, died on Feb 7, 2019 after a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Feb 18, 1949 to Lyle and Betty Sewell. Steven is survived by his wife Susan; children, Jason, Shane, Josh, Joel (Michelle) and Ashley; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; brother, Rick (Sue); sister, Sandy (Bill); nieces...
Lorraine Orchard
Feb 7, 2019
Lorraine H. Orchard died February 7, 2019, at the age of 101. She was born March 12, 1917, to Robert Thorold and Ella (Wahlund) Hubbard. Lorraine was a lifetime resident of Madison, Wisconsin. She had a wonderful life, maintaining grace, dignity, and humor until the very end. Lorraine graduated from Madison West High School at the age of...
Richard Panke
Feb 7, 2019
Richard "Dick" A. Panke, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019. Dick loved life and enjoyed yard work and sports and was very proud of his military service. He was a long-time employee of UW system and retired as a mechanical engineer. Dick is survived by his wife of 57 years Diane; daughters Cindy DeGonda and...
Frederick Cotter
Feb 6, 2019
Frederick Paul Cotter was born to Lynne Margalit and Stuart Patrick Cotter. He was interred at Natural Path Sanctuary in Verona, Wisconsin. Freddie experienced adventure and travel in his brief time. He was and will be loved, forever.
Nancy Hinkel
Feb 6, 2019
Stoughton Nancy Roberta (Goley) Hinkel, child of God, departed with peace and grace from this world on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Nancy was born on June 29, 1936, the second of six children born to Robert and Fausta (Gangloff) Goley in Harvey, Illinois. As a young adult, she lived in Harvey while obtaining her nursing diploma from the...
Richard Wilkinson
Feb 6, 2019
Middleton - Richard (Dick) L. Wilkinson, 77, of Middleton passed away February 6, 2019, at his home. Dick was born on January 21, 1942, in Madison, Wi, son of Leland and Virginia Wilkinson. Dick attended West High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served for 13 years as an electrician during the Vietnam War. He returned to...
Goldene Holmes
Feb 5, 2019
Madison/Eau Claire - Goldene C. (Rusten) Holmes, age 89, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5th, at All Saints Assisted Living. Goldene was born on March 23, 1929 in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Jennings and Lucille (Vurdt) Rusten. Goldene graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1941. She worked in the banking...
Marlaine Cruz
Feb 5, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Marlaine Therese Cruz, RN, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2019. Marlaine was an amazing mother, awesome and proud grandmother, caring nurse, and tireless Chicago Bear's fan who always had her door open for family and friends. She was a caregiver who took care of anyone in need regardless of...
Stephen Millar
Feb 2, 2019
Stephen "Steve" Kelly Millar of Madison, WI, age 70, passed away on February 2, 2019, in the company of loved ones. He was born November 30, 1948, in Menomonie, WI to Duncan and Margaret Millar (Husby). He married Katherine Millar (Cammack) on September 16, 1978. Steve grew up in Milwaukee, WI, and moved to Madison where he attended...
Donna Hansen
Feb 2, 2019
With God's grace, Donna Lou Hansen passed away at Oak Park Place in Madison on February 2, 2019, eleven days shy of her 83rd birthday. She was born Donna Lou Schmidt in Beaver Dam on February 13, 1936, the daughter of Rosa (Blum) and Elmer Schmidt of Fox Lake, Wisconsin. Her earliest years were spent growing up on...
Cynthia Gaston
Feb 2, 2019
Cynthia Gaston, age 61, passed away on February 2nd 2019 at home in Madison. She was born on June 21st 1957 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Carson and Eileen Lau. She married Dave Gaston on July 20th 1985 at Calvary Lutheran Church in downtown Madison, WI. Cindy received her B.S. in Pharmacy in 1980, and worked for...
Louis Cruz
Feb 1, 2019
OBITUARY for LOUIS ISRAEL CRUZ With his daughters by his side, Louis "Louie" or "Lou" Israel Cruz, age 67, born on June 6, 1951, to Rogelio and Carmen Cruz in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at his brother's home in Stoughton, Wisconsin, following a year and a half battle with Cancer. After...
Judith Opie
Feb 1, 2019
Deerfield / McFarland - Judith "Judy" Opie, 80, passed away suddenly on Friday Feb 1, 2019 at UW Hospital and Clinic. She was born on April 16, 1938, the daughter of Sherman and Doris Parkinson. Judy grew up on the family farm near Durenda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, where she formed her bond with nature, the love...
Kathleen Draxler
Jan 31, 2019
We lost our beacon of light to the stars after a courageous 17 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Our unconditionally loving wife, mother, relative and friend, Kathleen A. (Madsen) Draxler, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at age 60. Kathy was born in Racine on April 28, 1958 to the late John and Ruth (Johnson) Madsen. She...
James Reavy
Jan 31, 2019
MADISON - James L. Reavy of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on January 31, 2019, at the age of 95. Born in LaSalle, IL, he was an officer in the Navy in World War II, serving in the Pacific. After graduating from the University of Illinois, he spent his career managing movie theatres in Springfield, IL. He retired to...
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