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.
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...
William Schrader
Aug 25, 2018
William Patrick Schrader, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Madison. He was born on October 17, 1939 in Wayzata, MN. He is survived by his wife Janet Dawn Schrader (Anderson); children, James Schrader, and Matt Schrader.
William Feldman
Aug 25, 2018
Windsor William "Bill" Henry Feldman, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born on April 23, 1941, in Elroy, Wisconsin, son of Martin A. and Louise (Bentz) Feldman. William was united in marriage to Patricia Ward Suydam on October 26, 1968, at United Church of Christ in Walworth, Wisconsin. Together...
Douglas Diemer
Aug 25, 2018
Douglas "Doug" Edward Diemer, 51, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI with his beloved daughter Klaire at his side. Doug was born on October 13, 1966 to Eugene "Bert" and Helen Diemer from Ottawa, OH. Doug was proud to call Wisconsin home for over 20 years. He loved the...
Robert Harrison
Aug 25, 2018
Robert E Harrison, 91, passed away Saturday evening, August 25, 2018, at Segoe Gardens in Madison. Bob was born in Redfield, Iowa on Sept 30, 1926 to the late Kenneth and Doris Harrison. He graduated from Redfield High School in 1944 and served briefly in the US Navy before receiving a medical discharge. Bob hired out on the...
Frank Frey
Aug 23, 2018
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Frank Leo Frey, 80, of Fitchburg, WI. Frank was born to Evelyn (nee Pond) and Frank Frey in Monroe, WI, April 26, 1938. At the age of nine, he and his family moved to San Leandro, CA where he attended school and cultivated lifelong friendships. Having served in...
Harriet Gorski
Aug 23, 2018
Harriet Fischer Gorski, age 86, died on August 23rd with her children by her side. Born in Milwaukee, Harriet's favorite childhood memories were of holidays in her family's Whitefish Bay bungalow, and summer days on the beaches of Lake Michigan. After graduating from Milwaukee's Riverside High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison, earning a degree...
Gregory Beirne
Aug 22, 2018
SPRING GREEN/MADISON- Gregory James Beirne age 85 passed away in the early morning hours of August 22, 2018 with his wife and family at his side. Greg was born June 5, 1933 in Watertown, South Dakota. His family moved to Omaha, Nebraska and then to Chicago, Illinois where he spent his school years. He was awarded a scholarship...
Barbara Grimm
Aug 22, 2018
Barbara M. Grimm died unexpectedly on Aug. 22, 2018. Barbara was born in Madison on April 15, 1953, the daughter of John and Mary Jean (Fahringer) Grimm. Barbara started school on the opening day of Orchard Ridge Elementary and middle school and then the opening day of James Madison Memorial High School. Barbara was an artist and a...
Gus Kressin
Aug 20, 2018
Madison - Gus W. Kressin, Age 99, died Aug. 20,2018. He was born June 3, 1919 in Kenosha, Wisconsin the son of Gustav and Selma (Treptow) Kressin. He served during WW2 as a weather observer in Australia and New Guinea as part of the 15th Weather Squadron. He married Emma Neumiller on Jan. 19, 1945. In 1948 He...
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