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.
Gary Drabik
Jan 5, 2018
A good man and a kind soul, Gary Michael Drabik passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2018, surrounded by his family and love. Gary, son of Donald and Dolly, was born on July 21st, 1959 in Detroit. He grew up in Bay City, Michigan where he and his siblings Linda, Kathy, Ken, and Brian kept...
Ingrid Russell
Jan 5, 2018
MADISON - Ingrid Russell died on January 5, 2018. She was born on May 28, 1927, in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Astrid (Hegglund) Vodicka. She grew up in Des Plaines, IL and went to school at the University of Illinois where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. On February 1, 1948, she married the love...
Ernest List
Jan 4, 2018
Ernest Otto List passed away at the age of 73 unexpectedly and peacefully on January 4th 2018 at his home in Waunakee. Ernest's service will be held at the church he loved. This small and caring congregation accepted him with open arms, despite his mental illnesses. He found much solace and peace all the years he was able...
Daniel Bjordahl
Jan 4, 2018
Daniel Richard "Bear" Bjordahl passed away in the early morning hours at home on Thur. Jan 4, 2018. He was born on January 2, 1960, to Richard Hans Bjordahl and Nancy Jane Onsrud. He was the first baby born in Stoughton Hospital that year. He is a graduate of Stoughton High School, graduating in 1978. Dan was an...
Lance Boyle
Jan 4, 2018
Lance Patrick Boyle, age 52, son of Mary (Comar) Boyle and Patrick L. Boyle passed away January 4th, 2018 during a stem cell transplant at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Although his life was too short, it touched many people in several walks of life. He was an avid outdoorsman, a father, brother, husband, friend to many,...
Delores Hellum
Jan 3, 2018
Stoughton - Delores J. (Pickarts) Hellum, age 89, passed away with her family holding her hand on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, WI. She was born June 12, 1928 in Stoughton, WI to Leroy and Alma (Berge) Pickarts. On March 26, 1946 she married Donald C. Hellum in Manchester, Iowa. Together they raised a...
Emlen O'Keeffe
Jan 3, 2018
Emlen J. O'Keeffe, 80, of Madison, passed away peacefully on. January 3, 2018, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, surrounded by her husband, Michael A. O'Keeffe, her son Gerald O'Keeffe, and grandsons, Michael O'Keeffe and Aidan O'Keeffe. She had a long battle with MDS and Leukemia. Emlen was born in Madison to Dr. Frank Jones and Helen Rumsey Jones....
Robert Manson
Jan 3, 2018
WAUNAKEE/MADISON Robert "Squirel" Manson passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Waunakee Manor with his sister Rosie at his side. He was born in Madison on July 24, 1933 the youngest of eight children to the late Warren and Margaret (Riley) Manson. He graduated from West High School Class of '51. He served with the U.S. Army in...
Barbara Wilson
Jan 3, 2018
MADISON - Barbara Jean Wilson, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 3, 2018. The daughter of Laurus and Evelyn (Parham) Magill, Barbara was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 23, 1923. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1941. She attended Kansas State College for 2 years and graduated from the University of...
Robert Bunnell
Jan 2, 2018
STOUGHTON/MARSHALL - Robert Richard "Bob" "Dick" Bunnell, age 67, passed away on Jan 2, 2018 in Madison. Please join us in celebrating the life of our Dad. A memorial service will be at 2:30 PM on Saturday April 7, 2018 at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Hwy B, Stoughton. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM...
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...
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