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.

Joanna Overn

Joanna Overn

Dec 15, 2017

Madison - Joanna A. Overn, age 93, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at UW Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1924 to Orlando and Margaret (Anderson) Overn. Joanna was a lifelong Madison resident. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with an English Major. Joanna was a teacher of music at MATC, and...

Dorothy Dent

Dorothy Dent

Dec 14, 2017

Madison - Dorothy "Dot" Dent, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Ingleside Manor in Mt. Horeb. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Superior to Emil R. and Ruth (Bellile) Eiden. Dorothy attended West High School in Madison. She received her B.S. at the University of Wisconsin - Madison...

Rosalie Roh

Rosalie Roh

Dec 14, 2017

Rosalie ("Rose") Mae Roh, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Capitol Lakes, in Madison, WI. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 15, 1938, the daughter of Emery and Willeane (Goserud) Oliver. Rose grew up in Madison and attended East High School. She married James Roh on October 22, 1955. They...

David Cubacub

David Cubacub

Dec 13, 2017

David Andre Cubacub, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Madison. He was born on December 17, 1994 to Daniel Cubacub and Mindy Wiseman in Evanston, IL. David was a very energetic and intelligent person, with a very sweet nature and an inquisitive mind. He brightened up the room with his energy and passion...

Joaquin Gomez

Joaquin Gomez

Dec 13, 2017

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434

Phyllis Marth

Phyllis Marth

Dec 13, 2017

MADISON- Phyllis E. Marth, age 88, passed away on December 12, 2017. She was born on September 30, 1929 to George and Hertha Menge in Eau Clair, Wisconsin. Phyllis was a loving wife preceded in death by husband Elmer Marth, her parents, sister, and child. Funeral services will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 SPEEDWAY RD, MADISON,...

John Delamater

John Delamater

Dec 13, 2017

MADISON- John Delos DeLamater, age 77, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at home. He was born on October 12th, 1940 in San Diego, CA, the son of Clarence Delos DeLamater and Ethel Anna Hunter. He married Janet Hyde on May 22nd, 1993 in Madison. John received his PhD in Sociology from the University of...

Ben Hutchison

Ben Hutchison

Dec 12, 2017

Madison - Ben H. Hutchison, age 77, departed on his final trip and last great adventure December 12, 2017. He passed away in the comfort of his own home, and is finally at peace. Born in Ava, MO December 10, 1940, son of Harold and Helen Hutchison. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri and...

Lyda Locke

Lyda Locke

Dec 11, 2017

Madison- Lyda "Lydie" Mae Locke, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday December 11, 2017 at Oakwood Village East in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Worden, Illinois on May 31,1924, the daughter of Edward F. Kunz and Lena C. Kunz. Lydie graduated from Alton High School in 1942 and worked at Western Cartridge Company...

Dean Olson

Dean Olson

Dec 11, 2017

Madison - Dean Roger Olson, age 60, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017, surrounded by his family, following complications with cancer. He was born on May 18, 1957, the son of David and Patricia (Sletterdahl) Olson, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1975, he graduated from West Bend High School. He went backpacking throughout Europe before he attended the...

Joanne Janz

Joanne Janz

Dec 11, 2017

MIDDLETON/Milton/Greenfield/Wisconsin Rapids JoAnne Janz passed away on December 11, 2017, in Middleton, WI. Though a long journey of Alzheimer's Disease brings her story to its end, JoAnne was grateful for 78 remarkably healthy and happy years finding reasons to smile everyday. JoAnne was born in Wisconsin Rapids, the eldest of three daughters. Heartbreak followed just 9 years later...

Elizabeth Dvorak

Elizabeth Dvorak

Dec 11, 2017

Surrounded by her loving family Elizabeth Ann Dvorak died on December 11, 2017 at St Marys Hospital as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage. Beth was born in Oak Park Illinois to elderly parents Elmer James and Winnefred Anne (Andrews) Conklin on July24, 1942. She grew up in Riverside Illinois and graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1960....

Mary Gjermo

Mary Gjermo

Dec 11, 2017

Stoughton- Mary J. Gjermo, age 76, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stoughton on September 1, 1941 the daughter of Wilbur and Olga Straavaldson. Mary graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. In November 1962 she married Dale Gjermo. Together they farmed in the Town of Pleasant Springs...

Charles Hess

Charles Hess

Dec 10, 2017

Stoughton - Charles Stevens Hess, 89, of Stoughton, passed away on December 10, 2017, just five hours short of his 90th birthday. 'Chuck' was born in Chicago on December 11, 1927, the only child of Shirley Miner Hess and Charles H. Hess. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in order to help...

Betty Colden

Betty Colden

Dec 10, 2017

Stoughton- Betty Jane Colden, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Skaalen Home. She was born in Stoughton on March 30, 1924, the daughter of Kenneth and Tilla Wright. Betty graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942 and from Madison General School of Nursing in 1946. In 1949 she married Dean Colden of Evansville, together...

Norman Schwacher

Norman Schwacher

Dec 9, 2017

Stoughton- Norman Edward Schwacher, age 86, passed away on December 9th, 2017 at the VA hospital after an abrupt abdominal aneurysm rupture. He was the husband to the love of his life, Lucille Schwacher and they shared 64 years of marriage together. Norman was born on August 3rd, 1931 to Bernard Schwacher and Sally Love who preceded him...

Nathaniel Cole

Nathaniel Cole

Dec 9, 2017

Visitation will be from 10-11 am on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 with a service to begin at 11 am. Burial at Middleton Junction Cemetery will follow services. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406

Visitation Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 10:00 AM...

Dwayne Rohweder

Dwayne Rohweder

Dec 8, 2017

Middleton-Emeritus Professor Dr. Dwayne A. Rohweder passed away on Friday, December 8th, 2017. Dr. Rohweder was born in Marshalltown, Iowa to Claus Arnold (Henry and Christina (née Rathmann)) and Luella Alvena (Hans and Caroline (née Wiese) Claussen) Rohweder on August 12, 1926 and grew up on a farm outside Green Mountain, Iowa. He received his B.S., M.S., and...

Ilse Dickinson

Ilse Dickinson

Dec 8, 2017

Waunakee - Our dear Ilse, age 96, died peacefully on December 8, 2017, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, her home for nine years. Ilse was born 3.14.1921 in Reetz, Germany, to Karl and Elisabeth Munch. The youngest of three children, including Gertrude and Bruno, she was always small in stature but large in spirited determination throughout her...

Helen Umber

Helen Umber

Dec 8, 2017

McFarland- Helen Umber of McFarland, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on December 8, 2017. Helen was born in Newark NJ in 1923 and lived in Union, NJ for 31 years. She was an Arthur Murray dance instructor and worked as a secretary at the Elizabeth Daily Journal where she met her future husband, Franklyn...

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