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.
Doris Rickleff
Nov 13, 2017
Stoughton- Doris E. Hoel Rickleff, age 91, died on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stoughton on December 6, 1925, daughter of Carl J. and Olga Algrim Hoel. Doris was baptized on January 10, 1926 at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton and confirmed there on May 7, 1939. Doris graduated from...
Roselind Johnson
Nov 13, 2017
Madison - Roselind Johnson, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her place of employment. She was born on October 6, 1968 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Bettye and Frederick Johnson. She was married to Bonita Brooks on October 10, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was a devoted mother of five children and...
Dana Schiel
Nov 13, 2017
Donna "Dana" Jean Schiel, age 58, passed away peacefully from cancer surrounded by family at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born February 10, 1959, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Mickie and Adam Schiel and throughout her life lived in Fond du Lac, the Fox Valley, Alaska, and the Madison Area. Dana drew energy from her relationships with family and...
George Gibert
Nov 13, 2017
Madison - George E. Gibert, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. He was born on September 18, 1925 to Alfred L. and Sarah Lavin Gibert in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up on the 2600 block of Mason Street just beyond West High School. There he made lifelong friendships lasting over 80 years. He attended Blessed...
Rosalia Labella
Nov 12, 2017
Madison - Rosalia "Sue" LaBella, Nov. 5, 1917 - Nov. 12, 2017 Rosalia "Sue" LaBella, age 100, left this world and all the people whose lives she touched on November 12, 2017. She was born to Giovanni and Lucia (Raimondo) Greco on November 5, 1917. Sue lived in Madison all her life in the midst of her family...
Lucy Streator
Nov 12, 2017
Lucy Jane Streator, precious daughter of Geoffrey and Jennifer Streator, earned her angel wings on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was a much-wanted baby who taught her parents patience and presence, showed them the depth of a parent's love, and brought immense joy to all who waited for her to join this...
Kathy Spahn
Nov 12, 2017
Waunakee-Kathy Spahn, affectionately known as "G-ma" by her grandchildren, peacefully passed at home on November 12, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family. Born Kathleen Mary Fitzgerald to her parents, Lawrence and Madeline "Peggy" Fitzgerald, on October 15, 1941, Kathy moved frequently with her parents, sister and 5 brothers, living in Kentucky, Washington state, Stoughton and Waunakee. She attended...
Lucy Kaker
Nov 12, 2017
VERONA-Lucy J. Kaker, age 57, of Verona, WI, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at home from triple-negative breast cancer (diagnosed 2012; metastasized to other organs 2015). The youngest of four children born to John and Loretta "Leddie" (Rommelfaenger) Abromaitis, Lucy entered this world on June 6, 1960 in Sheboygan, WI. Her birth date led to an extra-special...
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...
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