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.
Mary Roach
Aug 5, 2018
Madison - Mary Lou Roach, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 5, at Bright Star Assisted Living. Mary Lou was born on December 25, 1930, in Madison, to Anna and Joseph Mohrhauser. She attended St. James Grade School until 7th grade and then went to Edgewood Campus School. Mary Lou graduated from Edgewood High School in 1949 where...
Linda Whalen
Aug 5, 2018
Middleton / Darlington: Linda A. Whalen, age 81, passed away peacefully at Four Winds Nursing Home in Verona, WI, Sunday, August 5, 2018. Linda was born in Rockford, IL, on July 9, 1937, to parents James and Jeanette (Loftus) Latino. She attended Bishop Muldoon High School and went on to graduate from Marquette University. Later, while working and...
Lillian Acker
Aug 5, 2018
WAUNAKEE/ASHTON-Lillian C. Acker, age 92, died on Sunday Aug 5, 2018, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on Sept 7, 1925, to Aloysius and Monica (Schwab) Endres. She married Edmund Acker and he preceded her in death in 2005. Lillian and Edmund farmed all of their life and when they moved to Waunakee, Lillian...
Scott Schmudlach
Aug 4, 2018
MADISON/FITCHBURG- Scott Allen Schmudlach passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at Karmenta Center in Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 29, 1958, in Madison, the son of Harold and Leila (Strand) Schmudlach. Scott attended Madison East High School. He worked at Quality True Value Hardware for 33 years doing window and lamp...
Robert Kessenich
Aug 4, 2018
Kessenich, Robert H. Madison: Robert H. Kessenich, age 94, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born January 19, 1924 the son of Joseph and Catherine (Kurth) Kessenich on the family farm near Waunakee. Robert graduated from Waunakee High School. He served his country in the US Army during WWII in...
Kathryn Gray
Aug 3, 2018
Oxford/McFarland- Kathryn Gray "Kathy" age 62 of Oxford/McFarland passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Stoughton, WI on October 28, 1955. Kathy grew up in McFarland where she met the love of her life David Gray. Kathy owned Kaydee's Bakery in Westfield and was the bookkeeper for Dave's Drywall. She...
Elizabeth Frankwick
Aug 3, 2018
Stoughton / Marshfield - Elizabeth "Beth" Frankwick, age 69, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on August 3, 2018. She was born on August 7, 1948 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Philip and Louise (O'Brien) McSorley. She is survived by her two children, Laura (Josh) Thompson and...
Myron Hauge
Aug 1, 2018
Stoughton - Myron "Mike" Carlton Hauge, 89, passed on August 1, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Myron was born on July 12, 1929 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Myron was a firefighter in the US Air Force at Point Barrow Alaska and Larsen AFB Moses Lake, Washington. He was retired from the Dane County Regional Airport as...
Gilbert Dahmen
Aug 1, 2018
MARTINSVILLE / WAUNAKEE--Gilbert J. Dahmen, age 91. Gilbert became the family's newest guardian angel and joined the love of his life, when he passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at the Waunakee Manor. He was born on Aug. 13, 1926, to Martin and Josephine (Maly) Dahmen. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Bram, on Sept....
Kim Feldbruegge
Aug 1, 2018
Waunakee/Sun Prairie- Kim Marie Feldbruegge (née Hogan), age 62, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Kim was born on February 6, 1956 in Fairbanks, Alaska. On August 25, 1984 Kim married the love of her life Thomas Feldbruegge in Waunakee, WI. They had three daughters; Ashley, Allison, and April. Tom and her daughters meant...
Constance Grefsheim
Aug 1, 2018
STOUGHTON - Constance J. "Connie" Grefsheim, age 72, passed away peacefully on Wed Aug 1, 2018. She was born June 11, 1946 in Madison to the late Asaph and Beulah Allen. Connie was married Loren "Boney" Grefsheim. She owned East Benders Bar for many years, she was a hairdresser for 28 years, and later worked in the deli...
Helen Cook
Aug 1, 2018
Madison - Helen R. Cook, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Oak Park Place in Madison. She was born on August 9, 1920, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Beran) Vacek. She is survived by her daughters, Holly Johnson and Diane Laurel; and her grandchildren: Valerie Walasek, Jennifer Walasek, Rebekah Rodriguez,...
Thelma Sutton
Jul 31, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE--Thelma G. Sutton, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was born on December 30, 1931 in Philipsburg, Quebec, Canada to Everett and Elizabeth (nee Maxwell) Bombard. Thelma was known for her contagious, positive outlook and for her ability to always think of others. Anyone who was fortunate enough to know Thelma was truly...
Beatrice Wright
Jul 31, 2018
Madison/Lawrence, Kansas - Beatrice Ann Wright, December 16, 1917-July 31, 2018. Beatrice A. Wright, Ph.D., played a leading role in changing social thought about the experience of people with disabilities and influenced social policy about their full inclusion into every domain of life. Her commitment to the personal dignity and human rights of all, regardless of their level...
Lester Zank
Jul 31, 2018
STOUGHTON - Lester C. Zank, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tue July 31, 2018 at his home in Stoughton. Lester was born on Aug 9, 1922 in Augusta to the late Conrad and Ruth Zank, the second of ten siblings. Lester served 4 years with the US army in the Phillipines during WWII. He received a bachelor's...
Daniel Hessman
Jul 30, 2018
Daniel Hessman, 54, of Verona, died suddenly of natural causes on Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born in Madison on December 21, 1963, the son of Hugo and Shirley (Sweeney) Hessman. Dan was a graduate of West High School. He was a talented chef and worked most of his life in the restaurant and catering business. He...
Beverly Duckwitz
Jul 30, 2018
Madison/Kent, Washington Beverly A. Duckwitz, 88, passed into Heaven on July 30, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Beverly was born in Seattle, WA, August 25, 1929. As a child, she enjoyed activities with her extended family and skiing with her high school friends. She married and moved to Madison where she and her husband Bill raised two...
Marilyn L'Heureux
Jul 30, 2018
MADISON--Marilyn Jane (Stein) L'Heureux, age 91, of Madison, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 30, 1927 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Henry Meinard and Irmengarde Elizabeth (Schulte) Stein. A true middle child with 3 older and 3 younger brothers, she grew up to be a strong and self-sufficient...
Scott "Griff"
Jul 29, 2018
Stoughton- Scott Griffin "Griff" was surrounded with his loving family as he passed from this earth on Sunday night, July 29, 2018, after a courageous fight with cancer. Griff was born in Oceanside, CA on February 16, 1964 and after living in many states throughout his childhood, decided to make Stoughton, WI his home when he began making...
Jeffery King
Jul 29, 2018
Madison - Jeffery L. King, age 59, passed away on July 29, 2018, at the Villa in Middleton. He was born April 14, 1959, the son of Norbert Jr. and Evelyn (Gundlach) King. A full obituary will be published soon. Cress Funeral & Cremation Services 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
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