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.
Thomas Bernstein
Nov 11, 2017
Madison - Thomas Richard Bernstein, age 26, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 11, 2017. He was born on October 10, 1991 to Howard and Barbara (Loeb) Bernstein in Madison. He attended Orchard Ridge Elementary School and James Madison Memorial High School, and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin - Madison. From a...
Evelyn Graff
Nov 11, 2017
Token Creek Evelyn May Graff, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was born on May 28, 1931 in Exeland daughter to Joseph and Bernice (Halverson) Balczewski. She was united in marriage to William "Bud" Graff on December 1, 1951 in Birchwood, Wisconsin. Together they raised five children. She was...
Jami Acre
Nov 11, 2017
Jami Sue Acre, 43, of Edgerton, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on April 7, 1974, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Suzan B. Acre and James L. (Rose) Acre. Jami grew up in Madison and attended James Madison Memorial High School. She was passionate about her...
Myron Althaus
Nov 11, 2017
Myron Louis Althaus, age 92, of Whitewater, WI passed away on November 11, 2017 at SSM Health St Mary's Care Center, Madison, WI. He was born March 5, 1925 in Wingville Township (Montfort) WI, the twin son of William Harry Althaus and Clara Marie Novak Althaus. Myron graduated from Montfort High School in 1943. He trained with the...
Carol Williams
Nov 10, 2017
Madison Carol J. Williams passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at age 93. Please share your memories of Carol. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Patrick Heinritz
Nov 10, 2017
Patrick Mark Heinritz, age 60, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday, November 10, 2017. Born July 22, 1957, Pat was the 12th of 18 children born to Marie and Carl Heinritz and, as Pat always pointed out, "the 7th son". Pat attended Appleton East High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin...
Wayne Otto
Nov 8, 2017
Wayne R. Otto, 86, of Middleton, Wis. died at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Wayne grew up in Fremont, Wisconsin, above the Farmers' Store on the banks of the Wolf River. He graduated from UW River Falls then volunteered for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and served for two years, attaining the rank of sergeant. He taught...
Christina Kavanaugh
Nov 7, 2017
Madison Christina F. Kavanaugh, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 7, 2018, after suffering Sjogren's Disease for 10 years. Chris was born in Bloomington, Illinois on November 9, 1954, the daughter to Harvey and Darlene (Gottschall) Theel. She was united in marriage to Michael Kavanaugh on June 16, 1973. Together they raised...
Thomas Meyer
Nov 7, 2017
MIDDLETON - Thomas Michael Meyer, 62, passed away due to natural causes on November 7th at his home in Middleton, WI. Thomas is survived by his loving daughters, Kathleen and Martha Meyer, his devoted siblings, Anne (Kevin, deceased) Meyer Lindgren and Michael (Denise) Meyer, his nephews, Kristopher and Justin Lindgren, and his niece, Adrienne Meyer. Thomas will also...
Nathan Josephson
Nov 7, 2017
MADISON/PITTSBURGH Nathan Josephson, age 99 of Madison, WI. Formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on November 7, 2017. Nate was born in Pittsburgh on November 3, 1918 to the late Israel and Clara Josephson. Nate is survived by his wife Fay; daughter, Sherry (Michael) Lessing, and granddaughter, Amy (Beau) Thompson. Nate was married to his love Fay for...
Eleanor Davies
Nov 7, 2017
MADISON Eleanor Loree Davies left this earthly life early Tuesday morning, November 7th 2017, on her last great adventure, accompanied by the spirit of her son, Evan. She departed peacefully in the firm expectation that there is a life of the spirit that transcends this mortal life and being. Loree came from a family of adventurers and continued...
Wai-Ming Lee
Nov 6, 2017
MADISON - Wai-Ming Lee, age 58, passed away at home on Monday, November 6, 2017. He was born in Hong Kong to Kan Lee and Ho Chu. He married Meei-Ju Chiou on December 30, 1984. Wai-Ming completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the Department of Horticulture at the National Taiwan University. He moved to Madison, WI in...
John Clementi Sr.
Nov 5, 2017
Fitchburg - John Clementi Sr, age 76 of Fitchburg, passed away November 5, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 16, 1941 in Madison to Joseph and Lorraine (Faust) Clementi. His family lived in the Greenbush area where John attended St. Joseph grade school. He attended Central High School where he graduated class...
Barbara Schultz
Nov 5, 2017
MADISON -Barbara Schultz passed away unexpectedly at home on November 4, 2017. She was born in Chicago on March 6, 1951. She graduated from Luther North High School in Chicago and from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. She was professionally employed in Human Resources at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. She later worked in Human Resources for...
Sharon Pulvermacher
Nov 5, 2017
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sharon Minter that lived with her loving family of 6 in Madison, Wisconsin. Her parents, Dorothy and Robert, had four beautiful kids, Nancy, Sharon, Don, and Marlene. This family had all the love in the world and knew what it was like to be a close family until...
Brian Nuedling
Nov 5, 2017
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Carol Werndli
Nov 5, 2017
MADISON Carol Lynn Werndli, age 75, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Agrace in Fitchburg. Carol was born on August 22, 1942, to Erling and Myrtle Swensen. She grew up on Lake Mendota in Middleton, Wisconsin, skating and swimming on the lake. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for three years before deciding...
Wilmer Zehr
Nov 4, 2017
Wilmer Dale Zehr, 85, formerly of Champaign, IL passed away peacefully on November 4, 2017 at Hyland Crossings Memory Care in Sun Prairie, WI after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in the God who loves him supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace up to...
Amber Bast
Nov 4, 2017
MADISON - Amber R. Bast, age 34, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born in 1983 to a military mother. Amber's life was filled with struggles starting from birth. She was born with Gastroschisis and Omphalocele, which are major birth defects. Despite the birth defects, she beat all of the odds and become a mother....
John Hendrickson
Nov 3, 2017
Verona - John P. Hendrickson, Jr., age 64 of Verona passed away Friday, November 3 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg,WI. John was born in Madison on August 26, 1953 to John and Eunice (Sommers) Hendrickson. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1971 and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison studying history. Later, he went to...
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