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.
Jean Welton
Nov 7, 2018
MIDDLETON/NAPLES, FL- Jean L. Welton, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Meriter Hospital, surrounded by her four loving children. She was born September 3, 1936 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of David and Audrey (Simon) Holt. Jean was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Welton on June 16, 1956 in Washburn, WI. They...
Laurens Anderson
Nov 6, 2018
Madison - Laurens Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, passed away peacefully in early November of this year, following a hospital stay. Laurens was born May 19, 1920 to Adolf ("Slim") and Mary E. (née Slaughter} Anderson. Slim and Marie homesteaded in northeast Wyoming, where Laurens and his younger sister Harriet grew up. At...
Frances Rothstein
Nov 6, 2018
Madison: Frances Rothstein, devoted spouse, mother and grandmother, passed away on November 6, 2018 at Agrace Hospice. Fran's partner in life was her husband, Morton, and together they dedicated the overwhelming majority of their efforts to creating a loving and nurturing home. She was born December 25, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Abraham and Reba (Garbeil) Lustig...
Doris Madden
Nov 6, 2018
MADISON - Doris Mae Madden of Appleton, WI and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on November 6 at the age of 88, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 7, 1930 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Clara (Sachs) and Ambrose Schlimgen. She attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and School, and was a 1948 graduate of...
Richard Brill
Nov 3, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Richard Ewing Brill, age 74, of Waunakee, died on November 3, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee on August 16, 1944, the son of Robert and Shirley (Ewing) Brill. Richard was born while his father was away serving in World War II. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Monona Grove High School. He attended UW-Eau Claire...
Laurie Hambrecht
Nov 3, 2018
Laurie A. Hambrecht (Saxer), age 64, of Verona passed away in the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at St. Mary's Care Center with her beloved daughter and sister by her side. Laurie was born on July 2, 1954 in Madison, WI., to Elaine (Rhodes) and William Saxer. She graduated from Memorial High School, and then attended...
Reese Walker
Nov 3, 2018
Madison - Reese L. Walker, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2018 with Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on December 22, 1931 to Harley and Kathryn (Fischer) Walker in Madison. Reese graduated from West High School in Madison. He went on to receive a degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Reese was united...
Elizabeth Smith
Nov 3, 2018
Elizabeth Smith died on November 3, 2018, surrounded by family after declining health in recent months. She was born in Niedergé�sgen, Switzerland on February 12, 1926 to Karl and Jeanne Bircher. She spent her childhood in Aarau before her family moved to Zé�rich, where she graduated from nursing school. In 1950, with the intention of staying just a...
John Fiorello
Nov 2, 2018
Madison - John Anthony Fiorello, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018, in Madison, WI. He was born in Rockford, IL on October 31, 1944, to Vincent and Lillian Fiorello. He married his high school sweetheart, love of his life and best friend, Carolyn Germano, in 1964 in Rockford. They would have celebrated 54 years together...
Lorraine Vindedahl
Nov 1, 2018
Stoughton- Lorraine A. Vindedahl, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Home in Janesville. She was born in Stoughton on October 8, 1926, the daughter of Adolph and Margaret Visaas. Lorraine graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944. She worked as a typesetter for the Capital Times and later for the Stoughton Courier...
Olive Peterson
Oct 31, 2018
Madison Olive Peterson, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Lorena (Faivre) Schrader. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1941 and later married Clifford L. Peterson on May 12, 1950, Clifford passed away in 1983. Olive is survived by one daughter Lorene (John) Schoepp and one son...
Robert Skoronski
Oct 30, 2018
Middleton: Bob Skoronski, an esteemed figure in sports, business and family, died October 30, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 84. He was born in 1934 in Ansonia, Connecticut, second of the five children of Francis and Sophie Skowronski. To help feed the family, his father taught him to hunt, trap...
Mary Frawley
Oct 29, 2018
Mary Catherine (Douville) Frawley died peacefully in the company of her family in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, October 29 at the age of 87. Mary was born on January 6, 1931 in Wausau, WI to Leon and Gertrude (Helling) Douville of Wausau, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in education. She married...
Helen Kuno
Oct 28, 2018
Madison - Helen Eileene (Farrell) Kuno, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 28, 2018 at Brookdale Madison West Senior Living Center. She was born on September 11, 1924 in Oswego, New York to Helen and Austin Farrell. She graduated from the Oswego State Teachers College with a degree in elementary education. After a year of teaching...
Orin Hermundstad
Oct 28, 2018
Stoughton- A long life, well-lived. Orin A. Hermundstad, beloved father and grandfather, good friend and trusted mentor to many, died unexpectedly at Stoughton Community Hospital on October 28, 2018. He was 89 years old. Orin was born on February 6, 1929, in Parshall, North Dakota. He was the middle child of John and Olga Hermundstad, with older brother...
Martha O'Leary
Oct 28, 2018
Madison - Martha (Marti) Ann Thomas O'Leary age 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday October 28, 2018 surrounded by her children at Agrace Hospice Center after a long battle with Cancer. She was born March 8, 1941 in Cincinnati Ohio to Merle and Mariann (Moody) Thomas. Marti graduated from Madison West High School in 1959. On August 10,...
Kirstin Carlson
Oct 28, 2018
Carlson, Kirstin Tamara Madison: On Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, Kirstin Tamara Carlson died in her sleep due to natural causes at the age of 50. Kirstin was born on July 29, 1968, in Carbondale, Illinois to Jon and Laura (Twitchell) Carlson. As a child, she lived in Illinois, Michigan, Florida and Hawaii until her family settled down in...
George Schiro
Oct 27, 2018
Schiro, George J. Madison: George Joseph Schiro, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Brookdale West Madison. He was born at the family home April 5, 1925, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Renda) Schiro on Regent St. in Madison. George attended Draper Grade School and graduated from Central High School where he lettered in football,...
Wynn Ludden
Oct 27, 2018
Sauk City/Fond du Lac -Wynn E. Ludden, 54, died on Saturday, October 27th at UW Hospital & Clinics due to complications from cancer. She was born on December 4th, 1963. Wynn graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School, Fond du Lac, WI in 1982 and attended Milwaukee Area Technical College. She was a cook at restaurants in Fond du...
Anita Staats
Oct 26, 2018
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W Prospect St. Stoughton 608-873-9244
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