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.
Mary Frawley
Oct 29, 2018
Mary Catherine (Douville) Frawley died peacefully in the company of her family in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, October 29 at the age of 87. Mary was born on January 6, 1931 in Wausau, WI to Leon and Gertrude (Helling) Douville of Wausau, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in education. She married...
Helen Kuno
Oct 28, 2018
Madison - Helen Eileene (Farrell) Kuno, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 28, 2018 at Brookdale Madison West Senior Living Center. She was born on September 11, 1924 in Oswego, New York to Helen and Austin Farrell. She graduated from the Oswego State Teachers College with a degree in elementary education. After a year of teaching...
Orin Hermundstad
Oct 28, 2018
Stoughton- A long life, well-lived. Orin A. Hermundstad, beloved father and grandfather, good friend and trusted mentor to many, died unexpectedly at Stoughton Community Hospital on October 28, 2018. He was 89 years old. Orin was born on February 6, 1929, in Parshall, North Dakota. He was the middle child of John and Olga Hermundstad, with older brother...
Martha O'Leary
Oct 28, 2018
Madison - Martha (Marti) Ann Thomas O'Leary age 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday October 28, 2018 surrounded by her children at Agrace Hospice Center after a long battle with Cancer. She was born March 8, 1941 in Cincinnati Ohio to Merle and Mariann (Moody) Thomas. Marti graduated from Madison West High School in 1959. On August 10,...
Kirstin Carlson
Oct 28, 2018
Carlson, Kirstin Tamara Madison: On Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, Kirstin Tamara Carlson died in her sleep due to natural causes at the age of 50. Kirstin was born on July 29, 1968, in Carbondale, Illinois to Jon and Laura (Twitchell) Carlson. As a child, she lived in Illinois, Michigan, Florida and Hawaii until her family settled down in...
George Schiro
Oct 27, 2018
Schiro, George J. Madison: George Joseph Schiro, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Brookdale West Madison. He was born at the family home April 5, 1925, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Renda) Schiro on Regent St. in Madison. George attended Draper Grade School and graduated from Central High School where he lettered in football,...
Wynn Ludden
Oct 27, 2018
Sauk City/Fond du Lac -Wynn E. Ludden, 54, died on Saturday, October 27th at UW Hospital & Clinics due to complications from cancer. She was born on December 4th, 1963. Wynn graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School, Fond du Lac, WI in 1982 and attended Milwaukee Area Technical College. She was a cook at restaurants in Fond du...
Anita Staats
Oct 26, 2018
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W Prospect St. Stoughton 608-873-9244
Jean Hendrickson
Oct 26, 2018
Jean Ann Hendrickson, 74, of Stoughton passed away, at home, on October 26th after a four-year battle with lung cancer. Jean was born in Fond du Lac, WI, to Madelyn and Maurice Michels on July 2nd, 1944. She grew up on the family farm and went to school in Markesan, WI. Later, she moved to Madison and graduated...
Donald Schmidt
Oct 25, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-Schmidt, Donald A. - Passed away Thursday October 25, 2018. He was born August 1, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wis. Don served in the USAF and enjoyed a lengthy career in law enforcement in the state of Wisconsin. He enjoyed dancing, volunteering at the local elementary school, spending time with his family and friends. Don is survived by...
William Fardy Jr.
Oct 25, 2018
Madison - William F. "Billy" Fardy Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018, shortly after his 80th birthday, at home surrounded by his loving wife Micki of 51 years and his son, Andy. He was born on October 14, 1938, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin to William F. Fardy, Sr. and Mayme Murphy Fardy. Billy...
Warren Bauer
Oct 25, 2018
MADISON - Warren R. Bauer, age 80, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Thursday, October 25, 2018, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born May 12, 1938, to J. Harold and Ardis (Rice) Bauer. He grew up in Milton. After graduating from Milton Union High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in architecture...
Julia Bove
Oct 24, 2018
Madison - Julie Bove, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Julie was born on December 27, 1918 to Joseph and Molly (Greenberg) Charnifsky in Hartford, Connecticut and she grew up in New York City. On October 28, 1950 Julie married Dan Bove, beginning a loving marriage that lasted over sixty-one years. Julie and Dan lived...
Doris Braun
Oct 24, 2018
Doris Josephine Braun, age 97 of Fitchburg, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at St Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on July 29, 1921 in Morton Grove, IL, the daughter of Emil and Caroline (Platz) Neuman. She married Robert Peter Braun in February 1946 in Florida. The Great Depression caused her to grow up in...
Carol Bryant
Oct 24, 2018
Carol Joan (Horner) Bryant, 77, passed on to eternal life October 24, 2018 due to complications related to dementia. Carol was born January 2, 1941 in Waterford, Wisconsin, the eldest child of Everett T. and Majel J. (Nelson) Horner. She attended a one room rural school through the 8th grade, graduating in 1958 from Waterford Union Free High...
Barbara Paape
Oct 24, 2018
DEERFIELD - Barbara Ann Paape, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on September 13, 1925. Barbara was one of thirteen children born to Henry and Emily (Krueger) Lindhout. She married William Charles Paape on October 22, 1949 at Zion Lutheran Church in Crete, Illinois. In 1965 Bill and...
Alfred Frank
Oct 24, 2018
Alfred A Frank, 87, devoted husband, father, and steadfast member of Madison's Jewish community, passed away peacefully October 24 at Capitol Lakes after a lengthy illness. Al was born in Madison on February 2, 1931 and took great amusement in having a "Groundhog's Day" birthday. He proudly grew up in in the great post-Depression ethnic soup of Greenbush...
Wilma Meland
Oct 23, 2018
MONROE Wilma Darlene Meland, was called home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Monroe Health Services, Monroe, WI. She was born August 18, 1927 in Polo, IL, the daughter of William Howard "Happy" and Sadie Marie (Palmer) Dennis. Wilma was a 1945 graduate of Polo High School, Polo, IL. She married Arch Meland on July 17, 1970 in...
Larry Spencer
Oct 23, 2018
MADISON, WI - Larry J. Spencer, age 68, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare, Fithchburg, WI on October 23, 2018 from congestive heart failure. He had been ill for several months. Larry is survived by his mother, Mary Wagner of Paxton, IL; his daughter, Alicia Caldwell of Jefferson, IA; 4 grandsons: Zachary, Cayden and Kaylar of IA, and Colt/Taylor...
Marjorie Dunham
Oct 22, 2018
Marjorie ("Marge") K Dunham Marjorie Katherine (Fortune) Dunham, age 96, passed away peacefully on October 22. 2018 at the Health Center of Capitol Lakes Retirement Community in Madison, after a long and happy life. She was born on November 8, 1921 on her Grandfather French's farmstead in Panola, Kentucky, the middle child and only daughter of Sam and...
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