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.
Ruth Thomson
Dec 12, 2018
Madison/Stoughton - Ruth H. Thomson, age 87 passed away December 12, 2018 at Belmont Nursing Home. She was born on October 21, 1931 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Fannie (Pomeroy) Maas. Ruth graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949. Ruth lived in Stoughton the majority of her life until she moved to Rockford, Illinois, where...
Janice Pertzborn
Dec 11, 2018
McFarland- Janice "Jan" L. Pertzborn, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Ester Zemlicka on August 21, 1948 and grew up in Brookfield with her two sisters, Gail and Nancy. Jan worked as a nurse for over 40 years. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Shawn Ossmann
Dec 11, 2018
McFarland- Shawn L. Ossmann, age 34, passed away peacefully with his family by his side following a brief illness on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was born in Madison on January 13, 1984. Shawn graduated from McFarland High School in 2002. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Shawn is survived by his mother, Sue Walters Ossmann and...
Philip Strowman
Dec 10, 2018
Strowman, Philip M. Jefferson: Philip M. Strowman, age 94, passed away December 10, 2018. He was born August 3, 1924 in Lynn, MA. Philp served his country as a Sargent in the US Army during WWII. During his service from July 1943 until April 1946, he was wounded in November of 1944, receiving a Purple Heart in December...
Garith Kangas
Dec 10, 2018
Kangas, Garith "Gary" Madison: Garith D. "Gary" Kangas, age 86, passed away December 10, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born April 27, 1932 the son of Isaac and Evelina Kangas in Cloquet, MN. Following graduation from Cloquet H.S., Gary enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and later attended the University of Minnesota, and University of...
Jane Wood
Dec 10, 2018
Jane Morris Wood, age 97, died at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, WI on December 10th. Jane was born on June 8, 1921, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of William and Bertha Morris. In 1928, the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin where Jane attended Randall Elementary School and graduated from West High in 1939. She graduated...
Charles Small Jr.
Dec 9, 2018
Charles Bernard Small, Jr., known to friends and family as "Chuck," passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Charles leaves his wife of 49 years, Sarah D. Small; their six children: Charles Small III, David (Candice), Wayne, Sharon, Michael (Jessica) and Ryan; and their four grandchildren. He was born on July 27,...
Dorothy Logan
Dec 9, 2018
Madison - Dorothy I. Logan, age 102, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2018. Dorothy was born in Lodi, WI on May 10, 1916 to Bessie and Ed Ireland. She graduated from Lodi High school and went on to attend the Madison Business College. She later began working for the federal government in Milwaukee where she...
Ann Manley
Dec 8, 2018
Sun Prairie/Portage/Venice, Florida Ann "Annie" B. Manley age 79, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday December 8, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Florida. The first-born daughter of Walter and Charlotte (Smith) Barker, Ann was born May 8, 1939 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Soon after, the family moved to Baraboo, WI when her...
Mary Fulwiler
Dec 8, 2018
Mary Louise Fulwiler passed away December 8, 2018 at age 91. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at The Haven, 8501 Old Sauk Rd, Middleton. There will be a video showing from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Please share your memories. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison...
Richard Chronquist
Dec 7, 2018
Marshfield/Fitchburg - Richard Rothnem Chronquist, age 70, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 7th, 2018. Rich had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for nearly four years. He was a brave and stubborn fighter to the end. At the time of his death, he was in Fitchburg with his wife and dog. Rich is survived by...
David Maclaren
Dec 6, 2018
No service is being planned at this time. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 5801 Hwy 51 McFarland 608-838-0655
Judith Schwartz
Dec 6, 2018
DARLINGTON - Judy Schwartz, age 83, of Darlington, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 after a short stay at The Atrium Care Center in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. She was born on July 6, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Deone Rabe. She grew up in Middleton and belonged to Middleton United Church of...
John Parish
Dec 6, 2018
Sun Prairie - John Frank "Mac" Parish, age 64, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of George and Helen (Riising) Parish. Mac attend Madison East High School and went on to become ASC certified and received a degree as a diesel...
Geraldine Chatman
Dec 5, 2018
McFarland, WI./ Peoria, IL. - Geraldine R. "Jean" Chatman, age 102, of McFarland, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018 at McFarland Villa Assisted Living. She was born on October 25, 1916 in Peoria, IL. to Richard and Hazel (Jeffords) Henning and married Harold E. Chatman in Peoria on June 5, 1936. He preceded her in death on...
Eleanor Chipman
Dec 4, 2018
Madison - Eleanor Irene Chipman, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, with family by her side, at Oakwood Village West in Madison. She was born Aug. 8, 1924, the daughter of Henry and Caroline (Carlson) Johnson of Rockford, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Gerald Chipman of Dodgeville,...
Richard Martin Jr.
Dec 4, 2018
Madison - Richard Alvin Martin Jr., age 50, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2018, after a courageous battle with a congenital heart condition. He was born on July 9, 1968, in Oshkosh, WI. to Richard (deceased) and Kay Lynn (Matthews) Martin. Richard graduated from West High School in Madison in 1986. He attended 3 ½...
Lois Hohlstein
Dec 2, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Lois (McMillen) Hohlstein, age 90, died on December 2, 2018, at Sylvan Crossings in Waunakee following a long illness. Lois was born on August 28, 1928, in Waunakee to Frank and Marcella (Ubersetzig) Endres. She married Francis (Mac) McMillen in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1994. She married Keith Hohlstein in 2000 and he preceded...
Claire Gafke
Dec 2, 2018
Belleville - Claire M. Gafke, age 43 of Belleville, passed away on December 2nd at home. She was born on July 13, 1975 in Madison the daughter of Howard and Alice Gafke. Claire's face often had a smile, but behind that smile, she struggled with mental illness for over 20 years. Her family always tried to get her...
Kenneth Doran
Dec 2, 2018
A teacher and pioneering administrator in the development of community colleges, Ken Doran died peacefully on December 2, 2018 at home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He died as he lived - calm and dignified-- with his wife and son Eric at his side. Following active duty in England during World War II, he retired as a Lt. Colonel...
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