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.

Linda Kaski

Linda Kaski

Dec 13, 2018

Sun Prairie Linda Lee Kaski, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born on December 21, 1947, in Medford, Wisconsin, daughter to Wayne and Lillyan (Niska) Kaski. She was united in marriage to Ronald Mackey on August 31, 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, together they had 5 children. Linda was a loving...

William Hause

William Hause

Dec 13, 2018

Oregon, WI - William (Bill) L . Hause, age 76 passed away on December 13, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by family and friends. William was born in Wisconsin Rapids on February 8, 1942. He was the son of William A. and Lillian J. Hause. He married the love of his life Kay E. Nease...

Carolyn Laughter

Carolyn Laughter

Dec 13, 2018

Madison - Carolyn Laughter, age 69, passed away Thursday December 13th at Meriter Hospital surrounded in love by her family. She was born in Starkville, Mississippi, on February 11th, 1949. The daughter of Clyde and Doris (Nee Kennedy) Laughter and sister of Martha. In her early years she lived in Wilmington, Delaware, Jefferson City, Missouri, and then finally...

Donald Munz

Donald Munz

Dec 13, 2018

Munz, Donald E. Middleton: Donald Eugene Munz, age 69, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born October 20, 1949 the son of Robert and Anna Mae Munz. Don was united in marriage to Kim Weger on May 22, 2000 in Lone Rock. Don specialized in welding, and was a heavy equipment...

Jan Dowden

Jan Dowden

Dec 12, 2018

Madison - Jan Dowden, soon-to-be age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Jan was born on December 18, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Virginia Barclay. She graduated in 1960 from West Liberty High School and went on to Cornell...

Randy Abendroth

Randy Abendroth

Dec 12, 2018

DeForest - Randy H. Abendroth, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 24, 1961, the son of Carroll "Red" and Gloria (Foreyt) Abendroth. Randy was united in marriage to Joan Maertz October 12, 1991 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He...

Ingrid Muller

Ingrid Muller

Dec 12, 2018

Sun Prairie Ingrid Muller, age 48, passed away in her husband's arms after a long brave struggle with Leukemia on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born on July 24, 1970, in Kempton Park, South Africa, daughter to Christoffel and Elizabeth (Coetzee) Wolfaardt. Ingrid was united in marriage to Jan Muller on October 9, 1993 in Kempton Park,...

Ruth Thomson

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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