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.
Jim Grudzinski
Sep 16, 2018
Madison - Jim Grudzinski, Age 74, of Barneveld, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at his home in Barneveld on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Jim was born June 16, 1944 in Hobart, Indiana to Ed & Sophie (Klimczyk) Grudzinski. On June 10, 1967, he married the love of his life, Heidi (Wagner) Grudzinski. Jim was an...
Robert O'Neil
Sep 15, 2018
DEERFIELD / MADISON Robert Britt O'Neil, "Bob", age 68, of Deerfield, WI, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on September 15, 2018 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Madison, WI on April 6, 1950 to Bob and Ann O'Neil. Bob grew up in Madison, WI and attended LaFollette High School, graduating...
Douglas Thurlow
Sep 15, 2018
Madison - Douglas Beach Thurlow, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare Fitchburg after a six-year battle with melanoma. Doug and his twin brother David were born July 29,1955, in Machias, Maine to Frederick and Barbara (Prescott) Thurlow. After early years in Lubec and Bar Harbor, Maine the family moved...
Jeffrey Wyman
Sep 15, 2018
Oregon- Jeffrey Alan Wyman passed away September 15th, 2018 at his home in Oregon, WI (age 73). Jeff was always at home in his garden celebrating the gifts of the earth and enjoying time with family and friends. He also loved travel and new experiences, living life to its fullest in everything he did. His kind heart, thoughtful...
Mary Whitcomb
Sep 15, 2018
Mary Dorothy Whitcomb (92) of Oakwood Village, Madison passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Dorothy grew up in India, the child of Presbyterian missionaries. Returning to the U.S. during World War II, she attended the College of Wooster, graduating in 1947 with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. During...
James Carey
Sep 14, 2018
Madison - James Philip Carey, age 90, died on Friday, September 14, 2018. The kindest man in the world has left us. Phil was born on September 1, 1928, in the Town of Clayton, Wisconsin, to Maurice and Bernice (Newcomb) Carey. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1946. Phil entered the Order of Jesuits in 1948 and...
Georgia Grahn
Sep 14, 2018
Madison - Georgia Ann Grahn (Muenzenberger), passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, after being a resident at Oakwood West Coventry Oaks. Georgia was born on December 3, 1938 in La Crosse, WI., to George and Agnes (Lunde) Muenzenberger. She attended public schools in La Crosse, graduating from La Crosse Central High School...
Hildegard Schroeder
Sep 14, 2018
Hildegard "Hilda" Cecilia Schroeder (nee Lux) was born on January 5, 1948 in Janesville, WI to Edward and Elizabeth (Weiter) Lux. She passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 age the age of 70. Hilda worked for over 24 years at Kohl's department store. We all know Hilda's love for the WWE Pro Wrestling! Hilda is survived by...
Robert Togstad
Sep 13, 2018
Madison - Robert Thomas Togstad passed away peacefully at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Thursday, September 13, 2018. We lost one of the world's kindest men. Bob was born August 27, 1923 in Madison, Wisconsin to Harold & Mary (Nolan) Togstad. After graduating from West High School in 1942 Bob was drafted by the US Army to...
Raymond Stalowski
Sep 12, 2018
MADISON-Raymond "Ray" Stalowski, age 85, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at All Saints Memory Care in Madison. Ray was born on January 9, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Ignatz & Czeslawa (Kloss) Stalowski. He graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1951 and Marquette University...
Susan Brandscheid
Sep 12, 2018
Susan L. French-Brandscheid, age 70, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Madison. She was born on August 8, 1948 to the late John G. and Margie J. (Ure) French. She married Dieter Brandscheid in Madison in 1970. Susie graduated from Belvidere (IL) High School and later attended Rock Valley (IL) Junior College and UW-Madison. She was an...
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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