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.
Suellen Lamb
Jan 19, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE - It is with great sadness that the family of Suellen Nan (Keller) Lamb announces her passing on Friday, January 19, 2018, at the age of 75. Suellen is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Javier) Alvarez, grandson Samuel Alvarez; sisters Harriet (Michael) McGaffin and Emily (Denis) Elliott; as well as three nieces: Deanne (Daniel) Sulla, Allison...
Elinor Honigsberg
Jan 19, 2018
Madison/Elm Grove - Elinor Honigsberg passed away Friday, January 19, just a month from her 100th birthday at SMCC with her daughter and son-in-law at bedside. The former Ellie Hausheer was born February 20, 1918 to Ella (Miller) and John Hausheer in Milwaukee, where she was raised by her mother and two aunts, Hattie and Stella Miller, after...
Mary Troia
Jan 18, 2018
Waunakee / Madison - Mary Ann Troia, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 18, 2018 at the U.W. Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1952, in Monona, Wisc, the daughter of Phillip and Joyce (Kroetz) Troia. Mary worked for the State of Wisconsin in the Department of Corrections for over 30 years. She...
Rock Kirchoff
Jan 18, 2018
Madison - Rock Norman Kirchoff, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Meadowmere Madison Assisted Living Facility. He was born on July 15, 1957 in Madison, the son of Clifford and Ruth (Phen) Kirchoff. Rock enjoyed listening to music, reading and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He always had a great story to...
Chris Hansen
Jan 17, 2018
Chris Anne Hansen, age 65, of Madison passed away on January 17th, 2018. She was born December 14th, 1952 to Wayne and Joanne Hansen and was married to Larry Classen on February 14th, 1998. Chris's life was about people- family, friends, clients, coworkers. She always tried to make things better for others. Whether it was by opening her...
Alyssa Fields
Jan 17, 2018
Madison - Alyssa Ashley Fields, age 20 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 30, 1997 in Madison, the daughter of Jessica Fields and Adam Meece. She was volunteering at the Goodwill Stores and also the food pantry. She was an aspiring make up artist. Her biggest dream...
Marlene Woehler
Jan 17, 2018
Madison - Marlene A. Woehler, age 81, passed away on January 17, 2018 at Avalon Senior Care. She was born on June 19, 1936 in Black River Falls, Wisc., the daughter of Eloy and Clarice (Nelson) Baxter. She married Eugene E. Woehler on Sept 5, 1959 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison. Marlene attended St. James School...
Jose Valenzuela
Jan 17, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-Jose Angel Bayona Valenzuela, age 83, was surrounded by family as he passed away peacefully in his home on January 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Juan and Delfino, as well as his wife, Paula. Jose was a loving husband, father, grandfather & a friend to all. He always had a smile &...
Roger Steffen
Jan 16, 2018
Roger Dean Steffen, 81, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home. Roger was born August 9, 1936 in Cedar County, Nebraska to Lawrence and Frances (Beeson) Steffen. Roger faced many hardships throughout his life but persevered through these challenges because of his strong faith in God. He earned his Master of Arts...
Kyrston Wieser
Jan 16, 2018
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W Prospect Ave Stoughton 608-873-9244
Jeffrey M.D.
Jan 16, 2018
Jeffrey. P. Davis, MD Madison: Jeffrey Paul Davis died on January 16, 2018 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee on August 22, 1945 to Mynette Babrove Davis and Maurice Davis. He was the beloved husband of Roseanne Clark and father of Eli and Ethan Clark-Davis; brother of Susan Davis Silver (Larry); brother-in-law of...
Charles Anderson
Jan 16, 2018
Charles F.L. Anderson, PhD Nov 13, 1946 - Jan 16, 2018 Charles Frederick Lyman Anderson, 71, died suddenly and unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at his home in Madison, Wis. Born to the late Dorothea C. Prouty Anderson and Charles K. Anderson in Detroit, he grew up in Dearborn, Mich. In 1968, he received the...
Robert Wrase
Jan 15, 2018
Robert Bryant Wrase of Stoughton Wisconsin, passed away on January 15th, 2018 at the age of 63. He was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on October 15th, 1954. Bob was a man of few words, unless he had a few beers in him. He always looked forward to beers with guys after a hard days work. He was a...
Doris Dignan
Jan 15, 2018
Madison - Doris M. Dignan, born December 29, 1926, passed away January 15, 2018. Preceded by her husband of 62 years, Frank A. Dignan; parents, Clarence and Grace (Sontag) Lovdahl, formerly of Wautoma, WI; and brother Andrew, formerly of Madison. Doris is survived by loving children, Mary (Steve) Hustad of Eden Prairie, MN, and John (Peggy) Dignan of...
Mary Brinkerhoff
Jan 15, 2018
Madison - Mary Carolyn Brinkerhoff, age 86, died on Monday, January 15, 2018, at her home in Madison. She was born on May 12, 1931, in Brandon (Springvale Township) Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Viola (Shafer) Wilsie. Mary was a Cum Laude graduate of Lawrence University and acted as an agricultural ambassador to the Philippines as a...
Frank Reis
Jan 15, 2018
MADISON Frank J. Reis passed away quietly on Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison at the age of 95. Frank was born on June 1, 1922 to John and Appolonia (Blanche) Reis, the 9th child of 11 and raised in downtown Madison. He attended Holy Redeemer School and graduated from Central High School....
Jack Sklare
Jan 14, 2018
Madison: Jack Paul Sklare, age 91, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at TEMPLE BETH EL, 2702 Arbor Dr., Madison, 53711. Please share a memory at www.CressFuneralService.com . Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-8406
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Laurie Stenjem
Jan 14, 2018
STOUGHTON/MADISON Laurie A. Stenjem, age 48, passed away on Sun Jan 14, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born Mar 11, 1969 in Stoughton to Marcella J. Stenjem. Laurie is a lifelong resident in Madison at The Central Wisconsin Center. She enjoyed when people combed her hair, and listening to soft music. Laurie is survived by...
Nancy Dott
Jan 13, 2018
Nancy Robertson Dott died January 13, 2018. She was born on September 20, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to James and Maud (Bignell) Robertson of Farmington, Michigan. Nancy graduated from the University of Michigan in 1951 with a major in geology. She met Robert H. Dott, Jr. in geology classes and they were married February 1, 1951. After Ann...
Beverly Hudson
Jan 13, 2018
Madison - Beverly J. Hudson passed away on January 13, 2018 at the age of 92. Bev was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1925. She lived in the Middleton/Madison area for more than 80 years. Bev was preceded in death by husband, Robert W. Hudson; her brother, Phillip Talty; as well as her son, David P. Hudson. Bev...
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