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.
Ruth Duffy
Jul 28, 2017
Ruth Girman Duffy 1959 - 2017 Ruth Girman Duffy, 58, went peacefully to her forever home on July 28, 2017, in Fitchburg, Wis., surrounded by family and pets. Ruth was born to Mark and Earlene (Jornt) Girman on Jan. 20, 1959, with a special zest for life . Educated in Kenosha schools, Ruth was a graduate of Bradford High...
Ony Hanewall
Jul 27, 2017
Janesville / Madison - Ony Hanewall, age 91, a woman of quiet faith, great strength and integrity, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1925 to George and Olga (Hanson) Hanewall in Beloit. Ony graduated from Janesville High School in 1942, and went on to earn her Nursing Degree from...
David Halverson
Jul 26, 2017
Stoughton- David W. Halverson, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Karmenta Nursing and Rehab. He was born on October 2, 1953, the son of William and Elaine Halverson. David is survived by his father, William "Bud"; sister, Cindy (Phillip) Grunewald; nephew, Bill Elsing; and longtime friend, Dennis. He was preceded in death by his...
Jane Deyo
Jul 26, 2017
Jane Morse Cushman Deyo, 95, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Jane was born July 8, 1922, in Newton, MA daughter of Rufus Packard Cushman II and Clara Morse Cushman. She married Henry Alden Deyo, September 8, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT. Jane Deyo was a confirmed, native New Englander. Married life took her and her...
Janice Pasteris
Jul 26, 2017
Janice Pasteris, age 37, of Madison, died peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 2017. She was born on February 27, 1980, the daughter of David Pasteris and Gail Sterkel. Janice's younger brother is William "Will" Pasteris. Janice attended Lake Mills public schools until high school and then transferred to Malcolm Shabaaz High School in Madison, where she...
Euna Staniforth
Jul 26, 2017
Madison- Euna Staniforth passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at home. Euna was born on: April 16, 1927 in Cote, Saskatchewan. She was the daughter of Eunice and Earl MacDonald. Euna graduated high school in Lashburn, Saskatchewan. Sydney Staniforth won her heart and they married on May 1, 1946. Euna first worked as a secretary and in retail,...
Steven Means
Jul 25, 2017
Steven P. Means, age 56, of Madison, began his new life with Christ on July 25, 2017, following a battle with melanoma which began in March 2015. He was born in Charles City, Iowa on April 4, 1961, to Richard and Linda (Hill) Means. Following his 1979 graduation from Newton (Iowa) High School, Steve earned his B.A. at...
Cathy Szudy
Jul 25, 2017
Madison/West Allis- Cathy Ann (Schimmel) Szudy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by family, following a six-month battle with brain cancer. She was born on October 24, 1949, the daughter of Wilmer and Dolores Schimmel. Cathy took pride in both motherhood and her career. In addition to raising six children, she returned to school as...
Leroy M.D.
Jul 23, 2017
Ecklund, Leroy "Lee" MD Madison: Leroy "Lee" Ecklund, MD passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Lee was born on June 14, 1930 and is survived by his partner of 44 years, Gary Gill and his beloved children Marilyn Windschiegl (Peter), Kristin Ecklund (Ken), Ann Ecklund-Russell (Kyle), Lars Ecklund, and a "very close friend who...
Carol Collins
Jul 22, 2017
Carol Collins, age 96, passed away on July 22, 2017 in hospice care at the VA Medical Center in Madison, Wi. A private burial was held on July 28th. She is survived by her daughter, Kathlyn (Charles) Ivey of La Crosse, WI, her grandson Toben (Brenda) Lafrancois of Cornucopia, WI, and her great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death...
Michael Unger
Jul 22, 2017
MADISON/WAUNAKEE-Michael Thomas Unger, age 33, died tragically on July 22, 2017. Michael was born in Madison on March 29, 1984, the son of Jeff (Mary) Unger and Paula (Rick Frisch) Duryea. Michael graduated from Waunakee High School in 2002 and completed a degree in Business Management at Madison College. Michael enjoyed his current career as a mixologist at...
William Spevacek
Jul 21, 2017
MADISON - William J. "Bill" Spevacek, age 82, passed away on Friday July 21, 2017. He was born in Madison on Dec. 22, 1934, son of the late Alvin and Gertrude (May) Spevacek. Bill attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and Edgewood High School in Madison. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Journalism. He married Patricia Francisco...
Warren Randy
Jul 21, 2017
Madison - Warren Randy passed away on July 21, 2017 at the age of 91. Warren was blessed with a combination of the best of human qualities. He was consistently cheerful, loving, generous, wise, loyal, kind, hardworking, modest and ethical. He led his life according to a set of principles that he conveyed to his children and grandchildren,...
Janet Druzolowski
Jul 21, 2017
Janet M. Druzolowski, 79 of Madison WI and formerly of Chicopee MA passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Oakwood Village - University Woods following a battle with cancer. She was born on October 12, 1937 in Chicopee MA the daughter of Albert and Alice Lemay, and widow of Stanley V. Druzolowski. Janet was a graduate of...
Sonny Clifcorn
Jul 20, 2017
James "Sonny" Gerald Clifcorn, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born March 14, 1948, in Madison, the son of Vernon and Gudron Clifcorn. He married Susan Harrington on February 2, 1991, in Madison. Sonny was a graduate of Madison Central. He was a welder...
Mary Miller
Jul 19, 2017
Plymouth Mary K. Miller passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at age 72. Please share your memories with Mary's family. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Dori Rhody
Jul 19, 2017
Delores "Dori" Rhody, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Medford, the daughter to John Philip and Edna Ann (Krasin) Schreiner. On August 18, 1962, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Rhody in Rib Lake. Together they were married 54 years...
Emil Robyn
Jul 18, 2017
Emil "Mick" George Robyn Stoughton - Emil "Mick" G. Robyn, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 1926, the son of George and Evelyn (Aerts) Robyn. He served as a signalman on USS LSM - 85, participating in the battle of Leyte...
Jeffrey Walt
Jul 17, 2017
FITCHBURG Jeffrey Michael Da Walt, age 66, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017, when cancer stole his life much too soon. Born on August 26, 1950, in Madison to Richard and Katie (Van Etten) Da Walt, Jeff was the fourth born in a large family of seven children. A 1968 graduate of Oregon High School, Jeff was...
Robert Hanson
Jul 17, 2017
Stoughton - Robert J Hanson, age 71, of Rural Stoughton, died at his home on Monday July 17, 2017 surrounded by his family and special cousins. He was born in Stoughton on November 21, 1945. Graduated from Stoughton High School in 1964. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969. Robert worked as a carpenter with...
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