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.
John Johnson
Apr 2, 2018
MADISON - John E. Johnson, age 89, passed away at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison on Monday, April 2, 2018. John was born to John Johnson and Inga Skaaret Johnson in Portage and grew up in Poynette where he met his high school sweetheart, June Stebbins, of Columbus. June told him it was time to get married,...
Mrs. Eloise Hagedorn
Apr 1, 2018
Madison - Mrs. Eloise Tierney Hagedorn passed away on Sunday April 1, 2018 at Oakwood Village. Eloise was born on February 23, 1920 in Lewistown, Montana, the daughter of William and Ella Tierney. She was a graduate of the Fergus County High School and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1942. On July 18, 1943, she...
Richard Syverud
Apr 1, 2018
North Freedom - Richard S. "Rick" "Foot" Syverud, age 49, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home in North Freedom. He was born on February 15, 1969 to Donald and Julia (Lyons) Syverud in Madison. Rick enjoyed his time with his dog, Brutus. He enjoyed poker, and played frequently at HoChunk, and at the World...
Robert Kopp
Apr 1, 2018
Waunakee- Robert A. Kopp, age 76, died on Sunday, April 1, 2018, following a long illness. He was born on February 7, 1942, to Joseph P. and Rose A. (Meffert) Kopp on a farm in Waunakee in the Township of Westport, the youngest of 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He attended St. John's Parochial School and graduated from...
John Dipiazza
Apr 1, 2018
Madison- John S. DiPiazza, age 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison on March 23, 1954, the son of Tony and Mary DiPiazza. On September 22, 1979 John married Linda Benson. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda; two sons, Travis...
Albert Oleson
Apr 1, 2018
MIDDLETON - Albert J. "Al" Oleson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on May 20, 1931, in Lodi, the son of Elmer and Edna (Thureen) Oleson. Albert was a 1950 graduate of Lodi High School. After graduation he attended the University of...
John Sveum
Mar 31, 2018
Madison - John Sveum, 71, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on March 31, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on January 10, 1947, the son of Arthur and Irene Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1965. In 1967 John joined the military and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return to the United States,...
Joan French
Mar 31, 2018
Joan Olsen French of Sheboygan and Madison, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 31. Joan was the daughter of Rosa Bodden Boyd of Grand Cayman, West Indies, and Edward F. Boyd, who was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Jamaica, British West Indies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 16, 1934,...
James Novy
Mar 31, 2018
Our beloved father, family member and dear friend, James Michael Novy, age 71, died peacefully on March 31, 2018 after a brief illness, surrounded by his cherished family members. James was born on April 16, 1946, along with his much loved twin, Janice to Martha and Albin Novy in Madison, WI at St. Mary's Hospital. His twin sister,...
Gary Heiman
Mar 30, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE- Gary L. "Heimy" Heiman, age 61, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. Gary was born on July 29, 1956 in Columbus to Wayne and Marcella (Scheel) Heiman. He went on to graduate from Sun Prairie High School, Class of 1975. After high school, he worked various jobs all revolving around the farming life. For the...
Jacob Gustafson
Mar 30, 2018
Madison - Our son, Jacob Russell Gustafson, age 20, was born on the 4th of July, and died Friday, March 30, 2018, while on a study abroad program in Germany. He was an honor student at Grinnell College. He was working to become a psychologist, and was celebrating news of being accepted to a summer psychology position at...
Samara Seeley-Schreck
Mar 29, 2018
Samara Sage Seeley-Schreck of Madison, Wisconsin was born on March 6, 2018, weighing 1lb, 1oz. She passed away in the arms of her parents on March 29, 2018 at Meriter Hospital in Madison at 23 days old. Samara was deeply loved and long awaited by her family. She was born early and tiny but mighty - full of...
Michael Rieser
Mar 29, 2018
Madison - Michael F. Rieser, passed away on March 29, 2018, at his home. He was 68 years old. Michael requested there be no obituary, but he did want to acknowledge and thank the people who helped him this past year. Primary among them is Dr. Rajguru at the Carbone Cancer Center, to whom he was immensely grateful....
Dolores Ramsey
Mar 29, 2018
Madison - Dolores Ann (Wallestad) Urrutia Ramsey, age 89, passed away in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 29, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 22, 1928, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of John Oscar Wallestad and Dorothy White Wallestad. Dolores Ramsey graduated from Madison West High School in 1946. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,...
Blythe Oros
Mar 29, 2018
Madison - Blythe Gayle Oros was born on October 26, 2002, daughter of George and Danielle Oros of Madison, WI. Blythe left us on March 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents George and Patricia Oros of Flint, Michigan. Blythe was a source of quiet love and strength for those who knew her. She...
George Hunt
Mar 29, 2018
JANESVILLE-George Hunt, age 75, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Friends and family will gather from 1:00-3:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison 53704 with military honors to follow at 3:00 PM. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608-249-6666
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Moses Feltham
Mar 29, 2018
Moses Mosner Feltham, age twenty-one months, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Madison. He was born June 19, 2016 in Madison, son of Jakob Ernest Feltham and Blair Lauren Feltham. Funeral services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Cress Center. 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. Graveside service follows directly at Natural Path Sanctuary, 2299...
Deborah Luckhardt-Foster
Mar 28, 2018
Deborah Lee Luckhardt-Foster, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, sister, cousin and friend, passed away at her home on Wednesday March 28, 2018. She fought a valiant battle with cancer for the past 2 ½ years and never lost her faith or hope. Her wish was to be home at her passing and that wish was granted with her family...
Sujuan Li
Mar 28, 2018
SuJuan Li passed away on on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at age 64. A gathering will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Burial will follow in Middleton Junction Cemetery, Middleton. Please share your memories. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison...
Mary Scocos
Mar 27, 2018
Madison - Mary S. Scocos, age 96, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at UW Hospital in Madison. She is the daughter of Spyros and Vasiliki Soldatos. Mary was born in the village of Gargalianoi, Greece, on June 13, 1921, the eldest of three children. Her family immigrated to the United States in the fall of 1922 and...
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