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.
Robert Brandenstein
Jan 2, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE/WATERTOWN--Robert "Bob" F. Brandenstein, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born on June 2, 1927 in Watertown, WI. He graduated from St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on November 1, 1945. Later in life, Bob became a member...
Mildred Gabrielsen
Jan 1, 2018
Madison - Mildred H. Gabrielsen, age 88, our beloved mother, passed on from this world on Monday, January 1st, 2018. She was surrounded by many of her loved ones. She was born on September 18, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Henry and Theresa (Annis) Gabrielsen. Mildred worked for many years for Waukesha County as a...
Jane Pfefferkorn
Jan 1, 2018
MADISON Jane (Thea Lee) Pfefferkorn, age 81 of Madison, passed away on Monday, January 1st., 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Jane was born on January 22, 1936, in Darlington WI., to Paul and Frances (Teasdale) Lee. Jane attended Darlington public schools and graduated from UW-Madison. She married Homer Pfefferkorn on...
Tracy Stolen
Jan 1, 2018
The family has organized a memorial gathering from 2 - 5 PM on Sunday Jan 21, 2018 at the VFW Post #328, 200 Veterans Rd, Stoughton, Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W Prospect Ave Stoughton 608-873-9244 Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com
Visitation VFW Post # 328 200 Veterans Blvd Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589 2:00 PM -...
Sondra King
Jan 1, 2018
MADISON, WI - Sondra Kaye King, age 55, of Lyndon Station passed away on Jan. 1, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare after a courageous battle with an aggressive illness. She was born on April 9, 1962 in Tawas City, Michigan, the daughter of Larry King, Sr. and Sherry Weaver. Sondra was a gentle, caring soul who was quick to...
Franklin Siedschlag
Dec 31, 2017
MADISON - Franklin George Siedschlag, age 94, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Franklin was born October 9, 1923 in Juda, WI, to his parents Franklin Paul and Sylvia Siedschlag. He grew up on a farm in Juda as the youngest of five children. He was known by many as...
Bernadine Heimbecker
Dec 29, 2017
Dane / Waunakee Bernadine (Ruhland) Heimbecker, 97, passed away on Friday December 29, 2017. She was born on May 1, 1920 in Plain Wisconsin to Elizabeth (Hartl) and John C Ruhland. Bernie worked and lived on the family farm in Plain until the 1940s when she moved to Madison. She met her future husband Robert Heimbecker at a...
Betty Barnes
Dec 28, 2017
Madison: Betty Jeanne Barnes, age 83, passed away on December 28th, 2017 at Hope & A Future (a non-profit assisted living group home where she resided and was loved for the past year). She was born on December 30th, 1933 in Estherville IA to Joy and Maurice Burrell. She married the love of her life, Robert F Barnes,...
Ann Meffert
Dec 28, 2017
On December 28th, 2017 Ann Marie Meffert (Schmitt), age 49 passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice while being surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Portage WI, on November 17th, 1968 to Eloi and Mary Lou Schmitt. Ann graduated from Lodi High Class 1986 where she was a wrestling cheerleader, active FFA Member, and FBLA President. Ann...
Rickey Hayes
Dec 28, 2017
McFarland- Rickey W. Hayes, age 68, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Madison on September 25, 1949, the son of Harold and Mary Hayes. Rickey graduated from Lafollette High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1969 until 1972...
Richard Laufenberg
Dec 28, 2017
Richard "Dick" Mathias Laufenberg, age 63, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at Maplewood Nursing Home due to complications from his long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Dick was born Dec. 1, 1954 in Waunakee, WI to Mathias and Marie "Betty" (Koch) Laufenberg and was the middle of 11 children. He was married to Bonny (Brown) Laufenberg on...
Mildred Sell
Dec 27, 2017
Madison - Mildred A. Sell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born on May 26, 1920 in Cashton, WI the daughter of Martin and Frances (Hillebrandt) Hansen. Millie was married 59 years to Robert F. Sell. Her joys in life included card games, knitting, and sports, including the Badgers, Packers and Brewers. Millie's quick...
Galina Babich
Dec 27, 2017
Madison - Galina Babich passed away on December 27th after a prolonged fight. She passed peacefully in the presence of her husband, Genrikh, and daughter, Helen. Galina was born on April 20, 1930 in Moscow, Russia to Anna Sher-Kajdan and Alexander Cher. At the beginning of WWII, at age 11 she evacuated with her mother to Bashkiria in...
Mangal Singh
Dec 27, 2017
Mangal Singh, age 59, passed away on December 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Cress Center, 6021 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin 53705.
Service Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 12:00 PM
Mary Parmenter
Dec 27, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS-Mary Anne Parmenter (nee Mentzer), age 95, of Indianapolis, IN, died on Dec. 27, 2017, in Madison, WI. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on June 17, 1922, to Clara Crites Mentzer and Joseph William Mentzer. She grew up in Grand Rapids and then attended the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and graduated from the School...
William Kinney
Dec 27, 2017
Waunakee - William A. 'Bill" Kinney, age 74, found his everlasting peace and rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Our dad is now reunited with our beloved mom in heaven along with all other family and friends who passed before him. He was born in Cambria, Wisconsin on December 13, 1943, the son...
Marian Tucker
Dec 27, 2017
MADISON-Marian Jean (Moan) Tucker died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at the age of 91, at Oak Park Place in Madison. Marian was born on Feb. 8, 1926, in Madison to Ingvald and Amy (Anderson) Moan. After the death of her mother in 1927, Marian was raised by her grandmother, Anna Anderson, and later...
Keli Gilbertson
Dec 26, 2017
Stoughton / McFarland - Keli Sue Gilbertson, age 51, passed away in the early morning after Christmas on December 26, 2017 at Faith Gardens in Sun Prairie. She was born on September 6, 1966 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dennis and Sharron (Gibson) Gilbertson. In the 1980's Keli competed in the Special Olympics, earning numerous medals in...
Joan Roob
Dec 25, 2017
Madison - On Christmas morning, Joan Maxine Roob passed away peacefully in her home, with her children at her side. She was born on December 14, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Ole M. Grinde and Hazel F. Grinde (Turk). She was a long time resident of Madison. She married John F. Roob in 1960 and had two children,...
James Langdon
Dec 24, 2017
MADISON- In the early hours of December 24, 2017, Jim passed away with family at his side at Agrace HospiceCare. He was the adored only child of Benjamin Langdon and Laura (Solem) Langdon, born on May 9, 1928. The family lived in Milwaukee through most of Jim's childhood but returned to Madison (which was his father's hometown) after...
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