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.
Corinne Heath
Feb 11, 2018
MADISON Corinne M. Heath, 69 of Madison, WI, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 12, 2018. Corinne was born in St. Louis, MO on October 28, 1948, the daughter of Harlin and Mary (Campo) Heath. Corinne graduated from Visitation Academy, St. Louis, MO in 1967. She graduated from Washington University, St. Louis with...
Edward Clapp
Feb 11, 2018
Madison - Edward Clapp, 94, passed away peacefully at Hope & A Future's Adult Family Home on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Edward is survived by his wife, Joyce (Stevenson); his children Alan (Lauri) Clapp and Janet (Tim) Nebel; and his grandchildren Sarah Clapp and Amy Clapp. He was preceded in death by his...
Richard Carl
Feb 10, 2018
CARL, RICHARD G. SUN PRAIRE-Richard G. Carl, age 82, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at his home. He was born July 4, 1935, on a farm near Platteville to Arthur and Helen (Bierman) Carl. Richard grew up on the farm near Platteville and graduated from Platteville High School in the class of 1953. After high school,...
Sophia Johansson
Feb 10, 2018
Sun Prairie - Sophia Rose Johansson, 15 years old of Sun Prairie, went to be with her Father in Heaven, surrounded by family after a sudden illness in the ICU of American Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, February 10th, 2018. Born full term weighing only 4 lbs., her life had been challenging from the beginning, but that just...
Patricia Mason
Feb 10, 2018
MADISON - Patricia M. "Pat" Mason, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Madison. She was born in Milford, IL., on March 21, 1934, the daughter of Vance and Elizabeth (Miller) McFann. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, John Mason; and daughter, Monica (Larry) Thuet of Glenview, IL. Cherished grandmother...
Allen Foster
Feb 9, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-Allen Ray Foster, age 54, passed away on, Friday, February 9, 2018. He was born January 10, 1964 in Tampa, Florida, son of Earl and Judy (Salyers) Foster. Formerly of Springfield, Ohio, Allen married Shawn Rzentkowski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 11, 1997. They celebrated 20 years of marriage. Together they raised their four people, who are...
Nell Miller
Feb 9, 2018
MILLER, NELL SUN PRAIRE/WAUNAKEE-Nell Miller, age 87, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2018, at the Sienna Crest Assisted Living Facility in Waunakee. She was born in LaFarge on Apr. 6, 1930, the daughter of Carson and Ida Bickel. Nell graduated from LaFarge High School in 1948 and started her working career at the Triangle Restaurant in Waunakee....
Richard Hanson
Feb 9, 2018
Stoughton- Richard T. Hanson, age 95, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at his home. He was born in the Town of Pleasant Springs on December 10, 1922 the son of George and Ella Hanson. Richard graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in the Philippines....
Donald Finkler
Feb 9, 2018
Sun Prairie Donald "Don" Finkler, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018. He was born on November 7, 1933, in York Center, WI, the son of Nick and Edna (Drunasky) Finkler. On May 7, 1966, Don was united in marriage with Judith Henriott in Watertown. They shared a wonderful marriage together and had the love...
Dr. Cunningham
Feb 8, 2018
Dr. Milfred Allen "Mel" Cunningham, 86, of Madison, died of stroke after what was to have been a routine procedure, on 8 February 2018. He was our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and his absence leaves a gigantic hole in all of our lives. He was a kind and humble man who cared deeply about people, but devoted...
Milfred Cunningham
Feb 8, 2018
Madison - Milfred Allen Cunningham, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear once completed. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison 608-249-6666
Arthur Garske
Feb 8, 2018
Madison - Arthur Ronald Garske, age 89 passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on April 17, 1928 in Madison, Wisconsin the son of Arthur and Lois (Butler) Garske. There's really not enough words in this world to convey in full the magnitude of this man, his wife, his legacy......
Kenneth Anderson
Feb 8, 2018
MADISON-Kenneth "Ken" Earl Anderson, age 94 of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Kenneth was born June 15, 1923 in Galesburg, Illinois; he was the son of John and Gertrude (Hewey) Anderson. Ken was united in marriage to Lorraine Novak on June 12, 1948 in Los Angeles, California. Together they raised a daughter. Ken graduated...
Jerome Stotsky
Feb 8, 2018
Madison - Jerome "Jerry" L. Stotsky, age 99, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on September 26, 1918, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Hyman Stotsky and Regina (Stotsky) Perlman. Jerry often said he was a lucky man. When a lovely 15-year-old girl, Elinor Elperin, accepted a date to go ice...
Susan Mcquade
Feb 8, 2018
Madison - Susan McQuade died Thursday, February 8, after suffering a brain aneurism on Tuesday, February 6. She is survived by her brother Stanley Wachs of Los Angeles, California; niece Cindy Scarr of Jerusalem, Israel; nephew Jonathan Wachs of Concord, Massachusetts; nephew Joshua Wachs of Arlington, Massachusetts; former husband Dennis McQuade of Madison, Wisconsin; ten grand-nephews, many cousins,...
Luverne Rosenbaum
Feb 7, 2018
Luverne D. Rosenbaum passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2018. She was born in Cedarburg, WI on May 24, 1924, the daughter of Arnold and Norma Dietrich. In 1947, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and Education and a minor in chemistry, after which she became a teacher....
Glenn Beck
Feb 7, 2018
Glenn Leslie Beck, age 66, passed away on February 7, 2018, in Madison. He was the son of Joseph and Margie Beck. He was born on March 3, 1951, in Madison, Wisconsin. Glenn impressed all who met him by engaging others with the twinkle in his eyes and his charisma. He had a slapstick-style sense of humor, was...
David Crocker
Feb 7, 2018
David Wm. Crocker of Madison, Wis., and New Smyrna Beach, Fla., passed away quietly at his Florida home surrounded by his family on February 7, 2018. David was born in Madison, Wis., on April 17, 1929, the son of Calvin and Catherine Wells Oppel Crocker, where he attended West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dave joined...
Raphael Ballweg
Feb 7, 2018
Waunakee - It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Raphael J. (Ray) Ballweg on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the age 87. Ray was born in Roxbury, WI on February 1, 1931 to Norbert and Irene (Keicheiger). Ray married Anita Ring, the love of his life, on April 11, 1953 and enjoyed a wonderful...
Suzette Williams
Feb 6, 2018
Private services will be held. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054
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