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.
Robert Hanson
Apr 17, 2018
Stoughton- Robert "Bob" "Wabba" Hanson, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Milestone Senior Living Center. He was born on April 9, 1922 to Robert M. and Selma (Christopher) Hanson. Robert leaves behind his beloved wife Arlene (Ledenbach) Hanson, whom he married on July 3, 1945 at St. Frances de Chantal in New York the...
Beverly Fenne
Apr 17, 2018
Fort Myers, Florida Beverly Jane Fenne (Howe) found peace on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at the age of 85. She retired from the State of Wisconsin at Central Wisconsin Center in 1995. In June of 2016 Beverly moved to Florida after being a lifelong resident of Madison. Though she had many favorite past times, her hands down all-time...
Susan Winter
Apr 17, 2018
Susan Winter August 20, 1950 - April 17, 2018 During the early morning hours of the 17th of April 2018, Susan J. Winter passed from our lives. Family and friends will attest that she was a kind person you would want as a friend, or as the writer of this obituary knows, a wife. Born in Charleston, West...
Dorothy Marx
Apr 17, 2018
Madison - Dorothy Ann Marx (Heick) (Jorgenson) passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Vacaville, California, age 99, just 60 days short of reaching 100. She was born on June 12, 1918 to Detlev and Beatrice (Prohaska) Heick in Madison, Wisconsin. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Lynn Jorgenson Upchurch of Vacaville, California and stepson, Tom Marx...
Ronald Nickels
Apr 17, 2018
Nickels, Ronald R. Madison: Ronald Roy Nickels, age 72, passed away at home on April 17, 2018. He was born July 7, 1946 the son of Emmett and Naomi (Brooks) Nickels in St. Louis Missouri. He grew up and lived in Cahokia, IL, and moved to Wisconsin in 1987. Ron enjoyed Shakespeare, both reading his writings, and attending...
Georgia Blanchfield
Apr 16, 2018
Madison: Georgia Anne Blanchfield, age 65, passed away peacefully at home April 16, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 14, 1952 in Devils Lake, ND the daughter of George and Hjordis (Dokken) Blanchfield. Georgia grew up on a farm and has always been a farm girl at heart. She loved being outdoors,...
Lori Seltzner
Apr 16, 2018
Sun Prairie - Lori Jan Seltzner, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 16th, 2018. She was born December 7th, 1960 to Richard and Joann Seltzner, both of Sun Prairie. She is survived by her father, Richard and her children Jamie(Rob), Derek, Michael(Michelle), her granddaughters, Jaiden and Payton and her siblings, Vicky(Tony), Donald(Deb), William(Gayle), Cindy(Rich), Kathy(Harry), Jeff(Carmin), Debra(Mark),...
Alice Peterson
Apr 15, 2018
Stoughton- Alice Peterson, age 80, died on Sunday, April 15, 2018 following a brief illness She was born on the family farm in Mindoro on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Walter and Matilda Storandt. Alice received her teaching degree from UW LaCrosse, where she met her future husband. In 1958 she married Larry Shumate. They spent their...
Vickie Theobald
Apr 14, 2018
Vickie Anne (Keller) Theobald, age 52, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Vickie was born on Feb. 3, 1966, in Fargo, N.D., the daughter of James R. and Janice M. (Johnson) Keller. She grew up in Sun Prairie, Wis. with her four siblings, and graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1984....
Benjamin Bone
Apr 14, 2018
Beloved son of Lauren and Jim. Born and passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608-249-6666
Joanna Bleakley
Apr 14, 2018
Madison- Joanna Bleakley, 79, passed away on April 14, 2018 with the prayers of her family. The daughter of Ben J. and Betty (Marks) Bleakley of Racine, WI. Jo is survived by her sister; Patricia Bleakley of Madison, WI and her brother; William Marks Bleakley of Springfield, IL. Jo attended Mt. St. Mary Academy in St. Charles, IL...
Helmer Holte
Apr 13, 2018
STOUGHTON - Helmer O. Holte, 99, passed away peacefully Friday, April 13, 2018 at home with family. Born on March 24, 1919 to Oscar and Thea (Fosdal) Holte in Stoughton where he spent the next 96 years, only moving to Harshaw 3 years ago to live with his granddaughter Amy and her family. He is survived by his...
Amy Barbic
Apr 12, 2018
MADISON - Amy Barbic, age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to light up the world with her smile. On November 11, 1983 in Skokie, Ill., as the daughter of James E. Kusek and Judy L. Kusek-Morrison. She moved to Waunaukee in 1996. She met her husband,...
Donald Anderson
Apr 12, 2018
MADISON Donald Warren Anderson of Naples, Florida was reunited with his beloved wife of 65 years, Marilyn (Dixon), on April 12, 2018, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Don affected lives in many ways through his generosity, compassion, and guidance, from the board room to the trout stream. Don met Marilyn at Ripon College, his alma mater, in the...
Viletta Arneson
Apr 12, 2018
Viletta M. Arneson, 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away April 12, 2018 following a heart attack. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harland W. Arneson and Gladys L. Arneson, of Barneveld, Wisconsin. Viletta is survived by her brother, Wendell Arneson, sister-in-law Beth Christensen, and nieces Mari and Kate Arneson of Northfield, Minnesota, as well as numerous...
Robert Dettman Ii
Apr 11, 2018
McFarland- Robert (Bob) Marks Dettman II, age 73, passed away suddenly at Meriter Hospital on April 11, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease. Bob was born May 3, 1944 to Laverne and Bob Dettman in Los Angeles, California. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and spent time in the Philippines to serve his country....
Ann Demars
Apr 10, 2018
Ann C. DeMars, age 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 10, 2018. She was born on December 28, 1929 in Hollywood, California. Ann grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland and received an associate degree at Montgomery County Junior College. After successive job advances as an administrator, Ann met her future husband, Bob...
David Bork
Apr 10, 2018
MADISON - David R. Bork, age 72, passed away on Tue April 10, 2018 in Columbus. David was born on Oct 6, 1945 to the late Frank and Pearl (Goecks) Bork. He is a 1963 graduate of Madison East High School. David worked for many years at Bowlavard Lanes, and later for almost 40 years at G.E. Health...
Linda Garnett
Apr 10, 2018
MADISON Linda S. Garnett, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Brightstar Senior Living in Madison, WI. She was born in Whitehall, WI on September 23, 1950 to the late Carroll and Dorothy (Cramer) Lohr. The family relocated to Madison during her grade school years. Linda was a part of the first graduating class at...
Ruth Smith
Apr 9, 2018
Ruth Ann Smith passed away Monday morning, April 9, 2018 at age 91. She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on January 28, 1927 to her birth parents, The Irish's, but was later adopted at age 6 by the Palmers. She attended Edgerton High School and graduated in 1945. After high school, she met Phillip, an Airman in the...
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