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.
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...
James Vandenberg
Jan 30, 2018
MADISON James E. "Jim" Vandenberg, age 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Ingleside Manor, Mount Horeb. He was born in Kewaunee on June 9, 1936, the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Stoveken) Vandenberg. Jim was a veteran having served with the U.S. AirForce; 4 years of active duty stationed in Greenland and Guam,...
Doris Orwig
Jan 30, 2018
STOUGHTON - Doris Elaine Orwig , 96 formerly of Stoughton died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Necedah, WI. Doris was born on January 25, 1922 in Stoughton, the daughter of Obert and Ada Klefstad. Doris was a teacher at Edgerton Junior High School for many years. She is survived by her daughters Nancy Krueger of Necedah, WI and...
Elizabeth Jennings
Jan 30, 2018
Madison - Dr. Elizabeth C. "Beth" Jennings, Ph.D., 47, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Beth was born in Oak Park, IL and graduated from Hoffman Estates High School, Hoffman Estates, IL. She received her B.A. from the University of Illinois, her Masters in Psychology from Boston College, and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University...
Mary Burmeister
Jan 29, 2018
Middleton / McFarland - Mary Margaret Burmeister, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2018 at U.W. Hospital. She was born on October 17, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisc., the daughter of Otto and Margaret (Lucic) Haller. Milwaukee is where Mary was raised and met Dale Burmeister. They were married on October 22, 1969. Mary received her Bachelor's...
Donald Dobbs
Jan 29, 2018
Sun Prairie Donald "Don" James Dobbs, age 58, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 29, 2018, at his home. He was born on October 18, 1959 in Racine, son of Donald L. and Charlotte (Ritter) Dobbs. He married Gail Elwort on March 22, 1980, in Adams Friendship. Together they raised three daughters. Donald worked for the Walgreens Distribution Center...
Helen Heberlein
Jan 29, 2018
Madison: Helen Ida Heberlein (better known as "Smiley") passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018. The daughter of Oscar and Arlie (Hubbard) Isenberg, she was born on August 10, 1928 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Helen's mother died when she was 16 months old. She was raised by her father and stepmother, Clara (Kruse) Isenberg. She attended MacMurray College...
Elizabeth Oldenburg
Jan 29, 2018
MADISON - Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" Oldenburg, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan 29th at the Attic Angel Community residence. She was born in Madison, Wi, on Nov. 16, 1924, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Graham Reynolds. Betty Ann graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison and from the UW-Madison. She married Douglas VW Oldenburg...
Josephine Betro
Jan 28, 2018
Madison - Josephine Clare Betro, of the city of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 62. The daughter of Clarence J. and Roberta M. Betro, she was born on July 11, 1955 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Josephine graduated from Amherst High School in 1974. She then went on to graduate from...
Norman Heitman
Jan 28, 2018
MIDDLETON, WI Norman (Norm) Heitman, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2018. Norm was born October 4, 1948 to Howard & Rose (Klein) Heitman at Al Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, WI. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and graduated from high school in 1967. After high school he acquired a degree from UW Superior...
Carmen Miranda-Torres
Jan 28, 2018
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Visitation Cress Funeral Home - East Washington Chapel 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, Wisconsin 53704 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Visitation Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 120 W. Johnson Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703 9:00 AM -...
Phillip Zibell
Jan 28, 2018
Phillip Earl Zibell, Cambridge, WI passed away on January 28, 2018 with his family at his side, just short of his 87th birthday. He was the son of August Reinhardt Zibell and Viola (Nesheim) Zibell, born March 6, 1931, at his home in the Town of Primrose. Phill had one brother, Roland Zibell, Deerfield and four sisters, Virginia...
Gerald Matson
Jan 27, 2018
McFarland- Gerald "Jerry" L. Matson, age 78, passed away peacefully, at his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 of pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born in Lake Mills on June 30, 1939, the son of Elmer H. and Mary M. (Mueller) Matson. He graduated from Lake Mills High School class of 1957, where...
Gregory Sturm
Jan 26, 2018
Madison Gregory Alan Sturm, age 56, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018, from various complications due to his disabilities. He was born on May 5, 1961, in Beaver Dam. It was the same day that Alan Shepard became the first American astronaut to be launched into space, hence the middle name. Greg spent the first years at...
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