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.
Lorentz Preysz
Feb 21, 2019
Madison - Lorentz Preysz, age 64, died on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the UW-Hospital in Madison from complications following a brief illness. He was born on November 13, 1954 in Mullins, West Virginia, the youngest son of Louis and Lucille Preysz. While still in grade school his family moved to Madison where he formed life long friendships....
Arlaine Haugsby
Feb 21, 2019
Madison - Arlaine Haugsby, age 99, died on February 21, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. Arlaine was born on October 18, 1919 to Mads and Emma Haugsby (nee Fond) in Hawkins, Wisconsin. Arlaine received a Bachelor of Science degree from the River Falls Wisconsin State Teacher's College. Arlaine started out her teaching career in Wyoming and California and she...
Cathleen Conley
Feb 21, 2019
Cathleen Wells Conley (58) passed away on February 21, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born on November 11, 1960 in Bogotá, Colombia, the daughter of Hope Demott Wells Conley and Daniel Lincoln Conley. On February 20, 2019 she married her lifelong partner, Gary Severide. Cathleen grew up in Madison, WI, attending West High and then Carlton College....
Richard Sharp
Feb 21, 2019
Richard "Dick" Marvin Sharp, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer and complications from multiple strokes. Richard was born on April 2, 1940, in Forest City, IA, to Marvin and Doris (Anderson) Sharp. After graduating from Charles City High School, he moved to Minneapolis where he worked...
Stella Prochaska
Feb 21, 2019
Stoughton- Stella L. Prochaska, age 94, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Antigo, WI on June 25, 1924, the daughter of Anton and Lucy Blatecky. On October 7, 1950 Stella married Raymond F. Prochaska. Stella was a cherished loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. As a homemaker she enjoyed...
Judith Lund
Feb 20, 2019
Stoughton- Judith A. Lund, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, with her husband by her side, after losing a battle with an aggressive cancer of the esophagus. Judy was born in Arizona on March 13, 1945, the daughter of Ivan and Maxine Lachnit. Her early years reflected her tomboy pursuits - climbing trees, stilts,...
Vicki Stites
Feb 20, 2019
Madison - Vicki Jan Stites, age 73 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born on August 15, 1945, the daughter of Newell and Edith (Brand) Smith. Vicki grew up on a farm with the joys of so many animals and six siblings. Graduating from Monroe High school, she then went on to beauty school....
Phillida Charly
Feb 20, 2019
Phillida W. Charly, age 95, of Madison, passed away peacefully at her home on February 20, 2019. The youngest of two, Phillida was preceded by her parents, Wynne and Stanford Whitby and her brother, Oliver. Born on July 5, 1923 in Hull, England, Phillida spent her childhood in Ottawa, Canada, becoming a US citizen upon attending college at...
William Brandt
Feb 19, 2019
William Brandt, age 84, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on February 19, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of Anna Deck and William Brandt. Bill married Nina Bonsack on August 31, 1957. Bill was an All-State (WI) football player from Rufus King High School, earning a scholarship to play football at the...
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...
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