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.
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...
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-...
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