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.
Florence Briody
Feb 6, 2018
Madison / Detroit - Florence M. Briody, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 surrounded by her family at All Saints Assisted Living, Madison, WI. Florence graduated from Hart (MI) High School, and went on to attend Detroit Business University, class of 1937. She was united in marriage to John M. Briody on May 20, 1950....
Lawrence Harris
Feb 5, 2018
Harris, Lawrence "Larry" Madison: Lawrence "Larry" Harris, age 87, passed away Monday February 5, 2018. He was born April 4, 1930 the son of Jacob and Freada (Mansfield) Harris. Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beatrice, son Robert, and his family, and his brother Jerrol Harris of California. After serving his country in the Army...
David Ziegler
Feb 5, 2018
WOODRUFF/WESTPORT-David R. Ziegler, age 74, died on Monday Feb 5, 2018 at a hospital in Woodruff. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 5460 Mary Lake Rd. in Westport. Friends may call at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee on Sunday, Feb....
David Ziegler
Feb 5, 2018
Tomahawk/ Westport: David Richard Ziegler , age 74, Died on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at Howard Young Hospital in Woodruff, WI. He was born on the family farm on Jan. 28, 1944 to Roman and Alice Ziegler. He graduated from Waunakee High School in 1962 and married Ruth Roedsens on Sept. 26, 1963. Dave and Ruth raised their...
Naomi Bekkum
Feb 5, 2018
Madison - Naomi (Flugstad) Bekkum, age 95, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on February 5th, 2018 at Attic Angels Health Center under Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on September 2nd, 1922 in Westby, Wisconsin to Albert and Otilla (Peterson) Flugstad. She graduated from Westby High School in 1940 and from Luther College in 1944 where she majored in...
Dona Ray
Feb 5, 2018
MADISON-It is with great sadness that the family of Dona Mae (Balke) Ray announces her passing. Our beloved Mom died peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 following a short rehabilitation period after suffering a heart attack. Mom was still as regal, gracious and spirited at 88 as she was in her younger years and her word was The...
Judy O'Dell
Feb 5, 2018
Sun Prairie Judith "Judy" Ann O'Dell, age 75, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. She was born April 15, 1942 in Token Creek, the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Goodman) Harbort. Judy was united in marriage to Ralph O'Dell Jr. on June 9, 1972, in Madison. Together they raised two...
Lilian Marsh
Feb 4, 2018
Madison- Lilian Carncross Marsh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on February 4, 2018. Born in New Jersey in 1932, she was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Carncross and Dorothy E. Robbins; brother, William E. Carncross and son, David K. Marsh. We will miss her grace, kindness and caring for her family and...
Frank Grgurich
Feb 4, 2018
MADISON- Frank A. Grgurich, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer at the age of 78 on Sunday, February 4, 2018 with family by his side. Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1939, son of Roy and Josephine (Abromavich) Grgurich. He was united in marriage to Carol Ebel in 1962....
Dick Jellings
Feb 4, 2018
MADISON/SUN PRAIRIE-James Richard "Dick" Jellings, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2018 with his wife Elaine at his side. He gallantly battled pancreatic cancer for 10 months. Dick was born at Madison General Hospital (now Meriter) on September 20, 1937 to Justin Richard and Annie Lucille (Litche) Jellings. Dick was an east-sider, attending Lowell...
Betty Dudley
Feb 4, 2018
MADISON - Betty Lou (nee "Edge") Dudley, age 90, of Madison passed away on February 4, 2018 at Hannah's House East in Madison. She was born January 8th, 1928 in Deerfield, WI to Edna and George Edge. On December 21st, 1963 Betty married Willard Dudley. Betty is survived by her twin brother, Robert Edge, and 6 cousins. She...
Joyce Weigel
Feb 3, 2018
Madison: Joyce Marie Weigel, age 77, passed away peacefully at home February 3, 2018. She was born Dec 14, 1940, the daughter of Walter and Laura (Mahr) McGarry in Hillsboro. Joyce married Raymond J. Weigel on April 15, 1961 and they were married for 28 years. After raising her son, Joyce became a successful real estate agent, and...
Dorothy Brooks
Feb 2, 2018
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 201 Bue St. Deerfield 608-764-5369
Visitation Cress Funeral Home 201 Bue St. Deerfield, Wisconsin 53531 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Cress Funeral Home 201 Bue St. Deerfield, Wisconsin 53531 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ryan Doyle
Feb 2, 2018
Ryan Doyle, age 28, left us way too soon on February 2nd, 2018 although his light will always shine on. Ryan was born in La Crosse, WI on July 20, 1989. Ryan grew up and went to school in the Portage area. Ryan was a unique individual with a beautiful soul. He loved his daughter, Faith, and brother,...
Marie Roeber
Feb 1, 2018
Marie Roeber, age 60, from Waunakee went to be the Lord on Thursday, February 1, 2018 after a 12-month battle with a malignant brain tumor, (glioblastoma). She was peacefully surrounded by her husband, Tim; sister, Anita; and brother-in-law, Mike at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg where she had resided for the last three months. Marie was born December...
Melvin Siedband
Feb 1, 2018
Madison - Dr. Melvin P. Siedband, age 89, passed away on February 1, 2018. Our dad and Zadie. Professor Emeritus, Professional Engineer, physicist, philosopher, Rotarian, cyclist and friend. Mel was a longtime University of Wisconsin medical physics professor. He joined the faculty in 1973 after serving as engineering manager with Westinghouse in Baltimore and previously held positions with...
Dr. Junck
Feb 1, 2018
Oregon: Dr. Marlen Frederick Junck, age 75, died on February 1, 2018. Marlen was born in Madison on August 21, 1942, to Margaret (Shebel) and Leonard Junck. Marlen graduated from Edgewood High School (1960), attended Holy Cross Seminary in LaCrosse, then graduated with bachelor and medical degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1969). While at UW he was...
Timothy Dresen
Jan 31, 2018
WAUNAKEE/MARTINSVILLE-Timothy Bernard Dresen, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at his home in Waunakee surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 13, 1965, to Gerry and Sherry (Endres) Dresen. Tim loved to fish, hunt for morel mushrooms, and help people. He was also an avid Packers, Badgers, and Brewers fan. Survivors include his...
Natalie Borenstein
Jan 30, 2018
Madison - Natalie Borenstein (Nee Schmidt) passed away January 30, 2018, at the age of 86 years. Loving mother of Steven (Sandy) Borenstein of Whitefish Bay, WI, and Neil (Sue) Borenstein of Minnetonka, MN. Devoted grandmother, of Daniel Bernstein and Allie, Jacob and Ben Borenstein. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband,...
Marsha Rogers
Jan 30, 2018
Madison/Woodville- Marsha Kay Rogers, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. She was born December, 7, 1938 to Herbert and Sylvia Stiemke of Madison. She grew up in the Madison area, graduating from East High, and was united in marriage to Fred D. Rogers on August 22, 1959. Settling in the Rice Lake area, she...
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