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.
Gordon Merry
Sep 4, 2018
Gordon D. Merry DVM SUN PRAIRIE Dr. Gordon D Merry, age 92, peacefully passed away on Tuesday September 4, 2018 at home. He was born November 2, 1925 near Richland Center, WI. He was the son of William and Ruby (Bender) Merry. He was married to Marian Brewer on September 11, 1948. He graduated from the University of...
Harold Hosely
Sep 4, 2018
Harold Hosely, 91, of Sun Prairie, WI, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 2, 1927 in Brooklyn, WI to Henry and Martha (Hensel) Hosely, the youngest of sixteen children. Harold married the love of his life, June Glienke, December 3, 1955. He served his country...
Jodi Brown
Sep 3, 2018
Madison - Jodie Lynn Brown, age 55 passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. She was born on March 16, 1963 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Karen (Davis) Brown. Jodie enjoyed watching science fiction movies, watching CSI and listening to music. Most of all she thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She...
Monica Kang
Sep 2, 2018
Monica Song Yup Kang, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson, NY. She was born on October 1, 1924 in Pyoungyang, Korea, the eldest of eight children to Young-Dae Lee and Soon-Duk Chang. Soon after finishing Pyongyang Missionary High School, she married Augustine J.R. Kang on April 15, 1944....
Cornelius Collins
Sep 2, 2018
Madison - Cornelius Conklin Collins was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on July 28, 1927 to Harold and Virginia Collins and entered eternal life on September 2, 2018. Neil grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin. After serving in the Marines during World War 2, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with an Economics degree. He met the love of...
Joyce Berg
Sep 1, 2018
STOUGHTON - Joyce E. Berg, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sat Sept 1, 2018 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born July 19, 1930 in Stoughton to the late Leonard and Laura Leikness (Putnam). She married Walter Berg on Nov 12, 1950 in Stoughton, and together they owned and operated Berg's Tavern...
Anne Matti
Aug 31, 2018
Madison - Anne E. Matti, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018 at McKinley Place in Cedarburg, Wisc. She was born on December 10, 1929 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Orley and Belva Chamberlain. Anne is survived by her 7 children, Susan (Phil) Schroeder, Steven Matti, Nancy (Steve) Irlbeck, Bill Matti, Jeff (Kit) Matti,...
Douglas Haarer
Aug 31, 2018
No local services will be held. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608-249-6666
Nonye Ikegwuonu
Aug 31, 2018
MADISON- Nonye Ikegwuonu was born in Madison, WI and called home Friday, August 31, 2018. She was born to Fidelis Ifeanyi and Ngozi Patricia Ikegwuonu. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Edgewood College. Nonye inspired those who knew her to live vivaciously and to love without abandon. Her joyous smile was the sunshine in our lives-...
Colin Donahue
Aug 30, 2018
Madison - Colin J. R. Donahue, age 24, passed away unexpectedly becoming another victim of the opioid crisis on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was born on August 21, 1994 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Sara Sandberg and John Donahue. In 2013, Colin graduated from Monona Grove High School on the honor role. He went on to...
Mark Felski
Aug 30, 2018
Montello - Mark John Felski, age 50, passed away on August 30, 2018 at his home in Montello. He was born on August 4, 1968 in Arlington Heights, IL, the son of Henry and Betty Felski. He is survived by his parents Henry and Betty; sister Linda (Darrel) Fiene; brother Lee (Julie) Felski; sister Lisa (Joel) Reed; nieces,...
Patricia Harrsch
Aug 29, 2018
Patricia A. Harrsch, age 92, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will follow. Please share your memories. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Kathryn Ellenbecker
Aug 29, 2018
MADISON - Kathryn Cerniglia Ellenbecker (age 59) passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Wednesday August 29th, 2018. Kathy was born on April 9th, 1959, the daughter of Joseph and the late Reta Kay (Duncan) Cerniglia. Kathy graduated from Middleton High School where she was a friend to everyone she met. She also attended Madison Area...
James Sikich
Aug 29, 2018
James A. "Jim" Sikich, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He died from injuries sustained while assisting with the flood rescue effort on his beloved Lake Redstone, near La Valle, WI. Born to the late Mary and Tony Sikich, Jim was raised in Naperville, IL, and played football for Naperville (now Central) High School, being...
Elmer Lemon
Aug 29, 2018
Madison - Elmer J. Lemon, age 75, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on August 29, 2018, at University Hospital. He was born on July 9, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Luther and Lela (Elmer) Lemon. Elmer graduated from Monticello High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin....
Gary Schoenike
Aug 28, 2018
McFarland- Gary Harold Schoenike, age 66, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. He was born in Watertown on April 11, 1952, the eldest son of Harold and Dolores Schoenike. Gary grew up in Oconomowoc. He met the love of his life, Cindy, while they were in college at UW-Milwaukee. They married on July 22, 1972...
Lorraine Walker
Aug 27, 2018
WAUNAKEE/WAUSAU Lorraine Walker, 90, died Monday morning, Aug. 27, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home in Waunakee. She was born May 9, 1928 in Summit Lake, Wisconsin to the late John and Mae Eaton. Lorraine was united in marriage to Fred Walker on July 3, 1951 at St. Therese Catholic Church with the couple settling in...
Florence Poole
Aug 26, 2018
MADISON - Florence Margaret Poole, age 98, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, due to an automobile accident. She was born on May 11, 1920 to Lewis and Celia (Niemer) Okey in Cassville, WI. Florence attended schools in Cassville, then earned an Associate Degree from Madison Business College. She married Charles J. Young in 1942 at the...
Jay Young
Aug 26, 2018
Jay Joseph Young, 67, of Cross Plains died Sunday, August 26, 2018 alongside his mother, Florence Poole, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on May 9, 1951, the son of Charles and Florence (Okey) Young. Jay graduated from Madison West High School and later studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jay...
Elizabeth Williams
Aug 26, 2018
Madison - Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Williams, age 85, passed away Sunday August 26, 2018 at Meriter Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born June 19, 1933 in Dane WI to George and Rose Karls, the 6th of 8 children. She was a graduate of Madison Central High School. She married David Williams on September 10, 1955...
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