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.
Willard Hanson
Aug 25, 2017
Stoughton - Willard D. Hanson, age 90, passed away on Friday August 25, 2017. He was born on February 1, 1927 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Anton and Nora (Gilbertson) Hanson. Willard grew up on the family farmstead in the Town of Dunkirk. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1944. On March 31, 1946 he married...
Mary O'Gara
Aug 24, 2017
Madison - Mary "MO" Catherine O'Gara, age 57, passed away on August 24th, 2017. Mary was born on October 25th, 1959, in Portland, OR, the daughter of Thomas A. and Julianne (McEntee) O'Gara. In 1977, she graduated from Edgewood High School. She attended UW Eau Claire then transferred to UW Madison where she graduated in 1981. After several...
Leana Gerke
Aug 24, 2017
Leana Pophal Gerke of Waunakee, Wisconsin passed away in the presence of family on August 24, 2017. Leana was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on November 29, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Rouleau Gerke, parents Erwin A. Pophal, Nina I. Ebert Pophal, and brother Clyde J. Pophal. She is survived by four children John...
Velma Nibbe
Aug 24, 2017
Velma Nibbe was called home by God on August 24, 2017. Velma Anna Rohde was born on June 21, 1922 to Edward and Agnes (Wehling) Rohde. A proud member of the Greatest Generation, she grew up on the family farm near Greenwood, Wisconsin. After graduating from Greenwood High School, she attended and graduated from Central State Teachers College,...
Joan Sarac
Aug 23, 2017
Madison- Joan M. Sarac, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at her home in Madison. She was born on May 12, 1932, the daughter of Melvin and Florence (Krier) Kroetz. Joan was united in marriage to Joseph Sarac Jr. on April 12, 1958, at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie. She is survived by...
Bruce Johnson
Aug 23, 2017
Stoughton- Bruce A. Johnson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoughton on March 23, 1930, the son of Halvor and Charlotte Johnson. Bruce attended Stoughton High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Upon his return to Stoughton Bruce worked a variety of...
Eleanor Bauer
Aug 22, 2017
Eleanor (Ellie) Jean Bauer, 91, of Madison, WI died peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Brookdale Memory Care in Madison, Wisconsin. Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 28 at Cress Funeral Home on 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI. Visitation will precede the service at 10:00 AM. Burial will be Tuesday, August 29...
Stella Wong
Aug 21, 2017
Stella Y.K. Wong, age 73, passed away peacefully Monday, August 21, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Born in China in 1943, Stella immigrated to the United States in 1969 after marrying Soo Fon Lee Wong. After her husband's passing in 1988, she worked hard to support her family by continuing to waitress at the Golden Dragon restaurant...
Jullienne Genrich
Aug 20, 2017
Jullienne Genrich, age 89 of Waunakee and formerly of Fox Lake was lifted from this world on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at her home in Waunakee. Jullienne was born February 25, 1928, the third of three daughters blessed to John and Elsie (Zick) Grams. She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fox Lake....
William Munkwitz
Aug 19, 2017
MADISON- William C. Munkwitz, age 88, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. William (Bill) was born on May 9, 1929 in Washington D.C. to Richard C. Munkwitz and Miriam Roth Munkwitz. He attended Randall Elementary School, graduated from Wisconsin High School in Madison and continued education at University of Wisconsin Stout. Bill served in the United States Army...
Paul Natzke
Aug 19, 2017
Belleville / Fitchburg: Paul Arthur Natzke was born December 18, 2001 and died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at American Family Children's Hospital. Paul resided in Belleville and Fitchburg, and attended Belleville Elementary and Intermediate Schools and Verona High School. Paul was active in sports, and was especially proud to be one of the first members of the Wisconsin...
Garry Weisensel
Aug 18, 2017
Garry Russel Weisensel, age 69, passed away peacefully with his kids by his side on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on November 15, 1947, son of Lloyd and Lucille (Ebert) Weisensel. Garry graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1965 and after graduation he served in the Army National Guard. He spent most...
Peter Patau
Aug 18, 2017
MADISON Peter H. Patau died in a Madison hospital after a brave battle with congestive heart and kidney disease on August 18, 2017. As a photographer, writer, and artist Madison has lost one of its great chroniclers and true appreciators. His remarkable photographic eye and vivid writing style captured iconic Madison scenes, political events, and Madison moments for...
Harry Rynning
Aug 17, 2017
Edgerton / Wisconsin Rapids - Former Edgerton resident Harry C. Rynning, age 94, of Wisconsin Rapids, died peacefully on August 17th in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Harry was born August 1st, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry E. and Esther (Knudsen) Rynning. He grew up in Chicago. Harry served in the Navy from 1943-1945. After his service, he met...
John Jacoby
Aug 16, 2017
John W. Jacoby Grandfather, father, husband, teacher, artist, died peacefully in the early morning of August 16, 2017 in his sleep, as he had wanted. John was born December 5, 1935 in Milwaukee. H spent most of his growing up years in Greendale, WI, (where he was known as Bill). John graduated from UW-Milwaukee in its first year...
Kathryn Smith
Aug 16, 2017
FITCHBURG- Kathryn E. Smith, age 94, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017. She spent her last few days at Agrace Hospice Care Center. She was born on January 29, 1923. Kay was a kind and supportive mother and a friend to everyone she met. She grew up in Portage Wisconsin, moving to Madison when...
Nora Kraby
Aug 15, 2017
Stoughton - Nora Kraby, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, August 15 2017 at Stoughton Meadows in Stoughton WI. Nora was proceeded in death by her parents Joseph and Catherine Nonn, brother Harold Nonn, sisters Aurelia (Nonn) Bordson, Vera (Nonn) Powell, husband Herman Kraby and infant twin son Terry and Kerry. She is survived by her daughters Sharon...
Jean Reid
Aug 14, 2017
Stoughton - Jean C. Reid, age 68, passed away of natural causes in her home on August 14, 2017. She was born on December 13, 1948 to Carroll and Fay (Holtan) Erickson in Stoughton. Growing up on a dairy farm instilled a lifelong love of animals and nature in her which culminated in many pets including her favorites...
Elizabeth Snodgrass
Aug 14, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Snodgrass, 80, died peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2017. Betty was born June 30, 1937 in Ashland, Ky. to Marjorie and James Flowers. Betty attended Ashland High School alongside her future husband, Bill Snodgrass. She graduated in 1955. After high school, Betty continued her education at Ohio Wesleyan College, eventually transferring to and graduating...
Anthony Ballweg
Aug 14, 2017
WINDSOR-Anythony "Tony" Ballweg, age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 30, 1942, in Madison to Leo and Dorothy (Acker) Ballweg. He married Karen Erickson July 27, 1974, and raised two children together, Allen and Jeanette. Tony was employed at...
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