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.
Elaine Naughton
Sep 12, 2018
Madison - Elaine E. Naughton, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Oakwood Village West. Help for the needy; warm care for her students; absolute loyalty and support for her husband and family. These are some of the characteristics that describe Elaine Naughton. She was born in Chicago 88 years ago and grew up in...
Irving Ruff
Sep 11, 2018
Irving Carl Ruff, age 85, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on September 11, 2018 peacefully in his sleep. He was born on June 25, 1933 in Eleva, WI, the son of Erwin and Wilma (Gross) Ruff. He married Beverly (Arola) Ruff on May 19, 1956 in Eau Claire, WI. Irving was born on the family farm and...
Steven Godkin
Sep 11, 2018
Steven "Steve" K. Godkin, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Steve was born on June 4, 1979 in West Allis, WI to Carl and Carole Godkin. Steve was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School, Class of 1997. Steve was a music enthusiast and always brought fun memories. As a fantastic bartender, he took...
Roberta Krinsky
Sep 11, 2018
MADISON Roberta "Bobbie" Krinsky, age 82, of Madison, Wisconsin died on September 11, 2018. Born July 4th, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bobbie earned her Bachelor and Master of Arts from UW Madison. A metalsmith, photographer, writer, gourmet cook and baker of delectable dishes (in enormous quantity), Bobbie's artistry knew no bounds. She delighted in sharing her creativity with...
Warrington Colescott
Sep 10, 2018
Warrington W. Colescott (1921-2018) The internationally acclaimed artist, Warrington Colescott, quietly passed away in the comfort of his home east of Hollandale, Wisconsin on the evening of Monday, September 10, 2018. Born and raised in Oakland, California, Warrington earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California-Berkeley and served as a Lieutenant of Artillery at the end of...
Ellen Olson
Sep 10, 2018
Ellen Theresa Olson Ellen Olson was born to Albert and Anna Lund on February 20, 1919 in Moorhead, MN and lived to be 99 and 7 months old. She passed peacefully from this world on September 10, 2018, listening to her beloved Lawrence Welk. She graduated from Moorhead High School and attended Moorhead State University to obtain a...
Maxine Thompson
Sep 10, 2018
STOUGHTON - Maxine Dorothy Elizabeth Thompson, age 93, passed away peacefully on Mon Sept 10, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. Maxine was born on April 20, 1925 in Edgerton to the late William and Louise (Schmeling) Maves. She was united in marriage with Irving R. Thompson on Oct 25, 1947. Maxine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
Richard Ferguson
Sep 8, 2018
Madison - Richard H. "Fergie" Ferguson, age 77, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 22, 1941 to Rollo and Bernita (Ort) Ferguson. Fergie worked at Oscar Mayer for 43 ½ years and was a dedicated union member. He loved the great outdoors and fishing the great Mississippi. He was...
Anita Parks
Sep 8, 2018
Madison - Anita Parks, age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Beit Olamim in Sunset Memory Gardens, 7302 Mineral Point Road, Madison. A full obituary will follow. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison 608-238-3434
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Gloria Walsworth
Sep 8, 2018
Windsor - Gloria Dowling Walsworth, age 72 passed away on September 8, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Gloria was born November 7, 1945 in Detroit Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Moore) Dowling. She is survived by her husband Rev. Brent Walsworth, of Windsor and daughter Bridget Walsworth of Dubuque IA. Also surviving are...
Ruth Davis
Sep 8, 2018
Ruth Mae Erickson Davis of Madison, age 96, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at UW Hospital. She was born, one of ten children, on May 20, 1922 to Lenora "Nora" Tysland Erickson and Edward Erickson in Waterville, Iowa. She married John R. "Jack" Davis of Bangor, Wisconsin on July 18, 1945. Ruth graduated from Waukon High...
Betty Mcmurry
Sep 7, 2018
Madison: Betty Nadine Nicholas Bowers McMurry passed away on September 7, 2018 in Middleton, WI. She was born to Hoyt Everett and Florence Paine Nicholas in Ree Heights, South Dakota on August 12, 1929. Betty grew up in a prairie town with a large, happy extended family that valued a strong work ethic, creativity, and education. She was...
Linda Rasmussen
Sep 7, 2018
Linda (Lubke) Rasmussen was born on July 26, 1954, to Glenn and Arlene Rasmussen. She graduated from Evansville High School and earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1974, she married Carl Sielaff, and their careers took them to Corvallis, Oregon and northern Wisconsin. A bright inquisitive child, Linda marched to the tune of her...
Chapman, Ph.D.
Sep 6, 2018
Jean Paulsen Chapman, Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, age 88 of Madison, Wisconsin, born October 31, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Roy C. Paulsen and Pearl Elizabeth (Hoeck), died peacefully at home on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She is survived by daughter Nancy Jean (m. Eric Bauer), and son Laurence James (m. Jennifer Orth),...
Jocelyn Bernholdt
Sep 6, 2018
Oregon- Jocelyn A. Bernholdt, 86, passed away on September 6, 2018. Jocelyn Lucille Adams was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on December 6, 1931 to Royal Canadian Air Force Officer Albert Oliver Adams and Estelle Priscilla Vessot. She grew up in Ottawa, Canada and also enjoyed spending summers at a cottage on Horseshoe Bay in Northern Ontario. At...
David Dotson
Sep 6, 2018
Madison - David Douglas Dotson, age 44, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison, Wisc. He was born on October 31, 1973, in Mauston, Wisc. the son of Mary and David Dotson. David Douglas Dotson (affectionately nicknamed DD) was a proud member of the Bear Clan of the Ho-Chunk nation. He was...
Kenneth Engelman
Sep 5, 2018
MADISON-Reverend Dr. Kenneth Engelman, born in 1924 on a farm near Raymond Illinois, the son of William and Anne (Baumann) Engelman, has died on September 5, 2018. His mother died when he was 18 months old and he was raised by his father, sisters and brothers. From a one room country school he eventually attended Illinois Wesleyan University....
Denny Alldridge
Sep 5, 2018
Stoughton- Denny Alldridge, a retired faithful servant and leader of Special Olympics, died on September 5th at his home in Stoughton, WI. He was 72. Denny spent more than four decades dedicating his career to improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. His initial involvement was after honorable service in the U.S. Army when he worked for...
Halliman Winsborough
Sep 5, 2018
MADISON- Halliman Herrin Winsborough, of Madison, passed away on September 5th, at the age of 86. He was born to Halliman Pryor Winsborough and Jean Herrin Winsborough on April 13, 1932, in St Louis, Missouri. Hal was the Emma Welsch Conway-Bascom Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he taught and conducted research for 33 years....
Anthony Kampling
Sep 4, 2018
Kampling, Anthony J. "Tony" Middleton: Anthony "Tony" Joseph Kampling, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He was born June 26, 1959 in St. Louis MO the son of Kenneth and Mildred (Harrison) Kampling. Tony graduated with degrees in Engineering and Economics from Swarthmore College, and later received his MBA from the Wharton...
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