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.
Larry Aranda
Nov 29, 2017
Sun Prairie - Larry Sidney Aranda, a retired pharmacist, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 19, 1951. He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Deb Aranda; his children, Sarah Farrar, Jessica Beversdorf, and Marcus Aranda; his sons in law, Steve and Alex; his grandchildren,...
Rosemary Schmidt
Nov 29, 2017
MADISON - Rosemary Schmidt, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Oakwood Village University Woods after a courageous battle with cancer. Rosemary was born in Madison on November 6, 1927 to Walter Pigorsch and Verna (Rucks) Pigorsch. She graduated from Madison Central High School in the spring of 1946. A lifelong member of Luther Memorial...
Helen Johnson
Nov 29, 2017
Stoughton- Helen J. Johnson, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at her home. She was born in Peoria, IL on November 8, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Elinor Burgoyne. Helen was raised in Stoughton by her mother and step-father Alvin Anderson. She graduated from Stoughton High School. In 1954 Helen married Chester Johnson. Together...
Frances Treinen
Nov 29, 2017
Madison - Frances "Fran" Mae Treinen, age 70 passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was born on April 10, 1947 in Prairie Du Chien, the daughter of Jerry and Inez Sauer. Fran grew up in Prairie Du Chien and attended elementary school. She then moved to Madison where she...
Jane Seim
Nov 28, 2017
Sun Prairie - Jane F. Seim, age 80, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, in the Village of Windsor. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on January 20, 1937, the daughter of Clarence and Susan (Swisher) Freiler. Jane was united in marriage to Richard Seim Sr. in Reading, PA. Together they raised six children. She was a...
Ian Santino
Nov 28, 2017
Ian Alexander Santino, aged 31, of Madison, Wi, beloved son of Lucy Long and Jack Santino, embarked on yet another adventure on November 28, 2017, an adventure begun much too soon for those whose lives are forever changed for the better for having known him. His younger siblings, Will and Hannah, have never known a universe not defined...
Wayne Mosley
Nov 28, 2017
Middleton: Wayne Jeffrey Mosley, age 70, died in his Town of Middleton home on November 28, 2017. He was born in Chicago on January 17, 1947 to parents Clement and Jean (Marks) Mosley. Wayne grew up less than a block from Lake Michigan on the north side of Chicago and loved visiting Wrigley Field every chance he got...
David Reese
Nov 28, 2017
Madison - David J. Reese; age 66 passed away peacefully surrounded by his three daughters at UW Hospital on Tuesday November 28, 2017, after an almost 2 year battle with cancer. Dave was born October 5, 1951 in Madison, WI to Gordon & Irene Reese. He was the second oldest of six children. Dave attended St. James School,...
Ernst-Christian Kluge
Nov 27, 2017
Ernst-Christian Kluge, husband of Cora Lee Kluge of Madison, died on Monday, November 27, 2017, in Madison after a brief illness. Born in Breslau, Germany, on July 20, 1931, he had a long and distinguished career as an officer and battalion commander in the Army of the Federal Republic of Germany. In addition, he was an avid and...
Mark Fox
Nov 27, 2017
Mark Fox, 66, an Army veteran, died unexpectedly November 27th, 2017. He was loved by his children Tiffany and Nathan and his five grandchildren. Mark's life celebration will be held Saturday, January 6, 2017 from 1PM- 5PM at The Crossing clubhouse, 90 Pond View Way, Fitchburg. Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610...
Don Kanable
Nov 27, 2017
Don M. Kanable, age 70, of McFarland passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2017, after a short but very courageous 3 month battle with lung cancer. He was special from the beginning when he entered this world on October 31, 1947, to Leon and Bernice (Wilson) Kanable. He was the second of five children and learned...
Kim Gaida
Nov 27, 2017
Stoughton- Kim Michael Gaida, age 46, was taken from us on Monday, November 27, 2017. He was born in Oak Creek on January 4, 1971, the son of Kim and Josie Gaida. Kim worked at MillFab in Stoughton for many years as a Supervisor. He had a passion for music and enjoyed playing the drums. Kim enjoyed fishing...
Jean Steffen
Nov 27, 2017
MADISON - Jean Schoonover Steffen, age 89, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, exactly one year to the date after her husband, John A. Steffen. She died at Hebron Hall, Oakwood Village West. Jean was born an identical twin on June 16, 1928 in Monroe, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray H. ("Pat") and...
Robert Vogt
Nov 27, 2017
Madison - Robert A. Vogt, age 64 passed away at his home on Monday, November 27, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 17, 1953 in Miami, Florida the son of Raymond Vogt and Genevieve "Dolly" Rocca. Robert was an avid Packer fan. He enjoyed the drums, music, computers, going to the...
Patricia Fadell
Nov 27, 2017
Patricia (Pat) Eiselt Fadell passed away on November 27, 2017. She is survived by her husband Edward of 64 years and her two children who she adored - her daughter Elizabeth of Madison, Wisconsin, and her son Richard, her daughter-in-law Julie and her three grand children Ryan, Max and Norah all of Chicago, Illinois, and her best friend...
Gertrude Woloszyn
Nov 26, 2017
SOUTH BEND/MADISON- Gertrude "Trudy" May Woloszyn, age 73, died November 26, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare due to complications of large b-cell lymphoma. She was born May 31, 1944 in South Bend, IN to Gertrude Harriet (Celmer) and Jacob Woloszyn. She is predeceased by her siblings James, Theresa, and Rosalie. She leaves behind her loving children Gerrie (Joe) Ordaz,...
Adeline Daniels
Nov 26, 2017
Daniels, Adeline Mary Anderson Madison/Black Earth Adeline Daniels, age 83, passed away November 26, 2017 at Heartland Country Village. Adeline was born November 20, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida to Gabriel Otto and Alice June (Leavitt) Anderson. She married Clarence Neil Daniels in Salem, Oregon on August 4, 1956. Adeline graduated from Salem High School, Salem, Oregon in 1952....
Karen Sines
Nov 25, 2017
Waunakee- Karen Beth (Laufenberg) Sines, age 64, ended her journey on Nov. 25, 2017, at home with her husband and children by her side. Karen was born April 5, 1953, in Waunakee, Wis., to Mathias and Marie "Betty" (Koch) Laufenberg. She married Samuel "Keith" Sines on July 23, 1977, and together they raised three children. While their children...
Alice Insley
Nov 24, 2017
Madison - Alice Maxwell Insley, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2017 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. She was born on March 14, 1926 in Grafton, ND., the daughter of John and Clara Maxwell. She married Paxton Reed Insley in Baltimore. Alice worked for Baltimore Country Schools. She was an avid football fan and enjoyed...
Wayne Thompson
Nov 24, 2017
MADISON-Wayne John Thompson passed away Friday November 24, 2017 at the Oakwood Memory Care Unit after a struggle with Alzheimer's. Born October 9, 1937 to Lloyd Thompson and Florence Klimek of Wausau, Wisconsin, he is survived by his three children Peter Thompson (Susette), Deborah Thompson (Ted), and Laura Felz (Kenneth) and his three grandchildren Jacob Stone, Jared Stone...
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