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.
Julie Sehmer
May 20, 2018
STOUGHTON - Julie Ann (Voss) Sehmer, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in Stoughton, Wisconsin on Sunday, May 20th at the age of 72. Julie Ann Voss was born July 14, 1945 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Melvin Voss and Elvira (Boll) Voss. Julie grew up in Sheboygan Falls and Plymouth, Wisconsin....
Jerome Persak
May 20, 2018
Madison / Verona - Jerome J. Persak, of Madison, formerly of New Berlin, Wis., completed his circle of life on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Debbie for 40 years. Very proud and loved father of Lyndsey (Andy) Craven and Julie (Patrick) Empey; adoring papa of Alexandra Craven;...
Kathryn Holden
May 20, 2018
Madison - Kathryn Holden went home to be with the Lord on May 20th, 2018. She was born in Idaho Fall, Idaho on December 31st, 1929, to Lucy Pierce Holden and Attorney James Wesley Holden. Kathryn Holden served in the office of the First Baptist Church of Madison for many years, and assisted Janet Hoopes and Elizabeth Jane...
Dr. Perry
May 20, 2018
Dr. James H. Perry, 1970-2018 Dr. James (Jim) H. Perry, a businessman and father who was devoted to his children, wife, friends, and patients, passed away on May 20, 2018 surrounded by his family, after a long hard-fought battle with stage 4 colon cancer. He was 48. Jim was born in Fremont, California, on April 27, 1970, the...
James Bodi
May 18, 2018
MADISON - James E. Bodi, P.E., died at home on May 18, 2018, after living with Parkinson's Disease for 14 years. Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1937, then moved to Toledo, Ohio. His family lived in the "projects," which he thought was great because there were always other kids to play with. During World War II,...
Susan Edwards
May 18, 2018
Susan K. Edwards, born April 12th 1948, passed away on May 18th 2018 due to complications following an operation. Her passing was peaceful; surrounded by her family and friends. Susan was born in Indiana, and raised in Baraboo, WI. She attended UW Madison and received her undergraduate degree in Social Work. She continued her education at the University...
Michael Rauls
May 18, 2018
DANE-Michael "Mike" Rauls, age 60, died on Friday, May 18, 2018, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Madison to Frederick "Fritz" Rauls and Beatrice (Laufenberg) Rauls on April 9, 1958. He married Jackie Shackett on Sept. 12, 1982, and they recently moved to Dane after living in Oregon for the past 34 years....
Beverly Jenkins
May 17, 2018
Beverly J. Jenkins, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born November 11, 1933, in Richland Center, daughter to Leo and Freda (Clark) Barnhart. She was united in marriage to Archie Jenkins on November 22, 1951, in Loyd, Wisconsin. Together they raised 5 children and were married...
Marta Sanyer
May 17, 2018
Sanyer, Marta Madison: Marta Elisabet Sanyer died on May 17, 2018 after several years of declining health. She was born on June 1, 1922 to Robert and Tekla Vallmark in Hé�rné�sand, Sweden, the youngest of six siblings. Marta grew up in Hé�rné�sand and then lived in Stockholm as a young adult. Her early years were strongly influenced by...
Dorcas Cross
May 17, 2018
Cross, Dorcas R. Madison: Dorcas R. Cross, age 95, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at home with her son by her side. Dorcas Roceal Strand was born April 4, 1923 in Primrose, WI the daughter of Sion Alfred and Hannah Sonsteby Strand. She was baptized in Haugh Lutheran Church, Perry, WI on July 1, 1923 by the...
Daphne Paschkewitz
May 17, 2018
Stoughton- Daphne I. Paschkewitz, age 93, died on May 17, 2018. She was born at Milwaukee on April 18, 1925, the daughter of Elmer G. and Erna Margaret (nee Kreutzer) Krause. During World War II, Daphne built wing assemblies for the Curtiss SB2C dive-bomber used by the US Navy. After the war, she completed training and worked as...
Michael Gorman
May 17, 2018
Michael "Mike" Gorman, longtime member of the retail automotive industry in southwestern Ohio, passed away after an extended period of illness on May 17th, 2018 in a skilled nursing facility near Madison, WI. Born in Flushing, NY to John and Thelma in 1947, Michael grew up in the Albany, NY area, where he graduated from Guilderland High School...
James Pierce
May 16, 2018
Private burial will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens in Madison, WI. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608-249-6666
Louis Marshall
May 16, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Louis D. Marshall, age 60, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Louis is survived by his partner of 20 years, Didith Romero, of Angeles City, Philippines; his mother, Mary Marshall, and sister, Linda Marshall, both of Waunakee; his niece, Shannon Cruz; and his nephew, Stephen Cruz. He is preceded in death by his father,...
Paul Rodgers
May 16, 2018
STOUGHTON- Paul Ronald Thomas Kirk Rodgers passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born on August 23, 1936 to Paul G. and Elizabeth Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Langley High School in 1954 and joined the Air Force in December of that year. He spent 22 years active duty...
Jeremy Likwarz
May 16, 2018
Madison - Jeremy Andrew Richard Likwarz, 26 of Madison, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from an accidental heroin overdose. He was born on April 8, 1992, in Madison, the son of Andy Likwarz and Patti Likwarz. He graduated from Marshall High School. Jeremy had the most amazing smile, a loving heart and always tried to make others...
Sally Lohr
May 16, 2018
Madison - Sally J. Lohr, age 78, passed away on May 16, 2018 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1939 in mineral point, wi. the daughter of Joseph and Irma (Koske) Gordon. She grew up on the family farm, which nurtured her love of animals, plants and the outdoors. Sally always looked forward to family...
William Hachten
May 15, 2018
Madison - William Andrews Hachten, 93, passed away on May 15, 2018 at Hebron Oaks Nursing Home in Madison. Bill was born November 30, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas to George C. and Emma Andrews Hachten and grew up Huntington Park, California. From early childhood he was involved with football - first as a player and later as a...
Erik Hanson
May 15, 2018
Erik Christopher Hanson, age 55, a life-long resident of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2018. Erik was a kind and gentle soul, whose compassion extended beyond his family and friends to all those he cared for in his professional life. Erik enjoyed fishing in the lakes around Madison and northern Wisconsin, sports,...
June Johnson
May 15, 2018
MADISON- June Stebbins Johnson, age 90, of Madison went home to be with her Lord on May 15, 2018. June was preceded in death by her dear husband, John, a baby son, David Elwin, her sisters, Marian Ager and Carol Stumpf; and a brother, Paul Stebbins. She is survived by two daughters, Chris Johnson of Madison and Jayne...
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