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.
Josephine Betro
Jan 28, 2018
Madison - Josephine Clare Betro, of the city of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 62. The daughter of Clarence J. and Roberta M. Betro, she was born on July 11, 1955 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Josephine graduated from Amherst High School in 1974. She then went on to graduate from...
Norman Heitman
Jan 28, 2018
MIDDLETON, WI Norman (Norm) Heitman, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2018. Norm was born October 4, 1948 to Howard & Rose (Klein) Heitman at Al Ringling Hospital in Baraboo, WI. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and graduated from high school in 1967. After high school he acquired a degree from UW Superior...
Carmen Miranda-Torres
Jan 28, 2018
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison 608-249-6666 Please share your memories.
Visitation Cress Funeral Home - East Washington Chapel 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, Wisconsin 53704 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Visitation Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 120 W. Johnson Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703 9:00 AM -...
Phillip Zibell
Jan 28, 2018
Phillip Earl Zibell, Cambridge, WI passed away on January 28, 2018 with his family at his side, just short of his 87th birthday. He was the son of August Reinhardt Zibell and Viola (Nesheim) Zibell, born March 6, 1931, at his home in the Town of Primrose. Phill had one brother, Roland Zibell, Deerfield and four sisters, Virginia...
Gerald Matson
Jan 27, 2018
McFarland- Gerald "Jerry" L. Matson, age 78, passed away peacefully, at his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 of pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born in Lake Mills on June 30, 1939, the son of Elmer H. and Mary M. (Mueller) Matson. He graduated from Lake Mills High School class of 1957, where...
Gregory Sturm
Jan 26, 2018
Madison Gregory Alan Sturm, age 56, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018, from various complications due to his disabilities. He was born on May 5, 1961, in Beaver Dam. It was the same day that Alan Shepard became the first American astronaut to be launched into space, hence the middle name. Greg spent the first years at...
Jennie Jensen
Jan 26, 2018
Racine- On January 26, 2018, Jennie Cecilia Jensen moved from the loving arms of her family on earth into the arms of her loving extensive family in heaven. She died peacefully at age 101. Jennie was born in Racine, at home, on January 6, 1917 to Jens Martin Hansen and Cecilia (Larsen) Hansen. Their last born and much...
Sandra Gjermo
Jan 25, 2018
Stoughton/Deerfield- Sandra R. Gjermo, age 82, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison on September 11, 1935, the daughter of Milo and Ruth Munson. Sandy graduated from Deerfield High School in 1953. On April 3, 1954 she married Lowell Gjermo. Together they farmed in rural Deerfield...
Margharetta Miller
Jan 24, 2018
Madison- Margharetta "Elaine" (Kohler) Miller, a long time Madison resident left this earth January 24, 2018, to be with our creator, family, and friends that she loved and missed so much. She was born April 1, 1922 in Portage, WI also living in Baraboo, Chicago and Green Bay. She married John R. "Jack" Miller on June 1, 1942...
Sandra Schwartz-Bryan
Jan 24, 2018
MADISON- Sandra Schwartz-Bryan passed away on January 24, 2018 in Middleton, WI. She was born Alexandra Lipsman in Omaha, NE on July 18,1930 to Rose (Katzman) Lipsman. Her father, Alex Lipsman after whom she was named, died tragically in a car accident six weeks before her birth. At the age of four, her mother remarried David Raznick who...
Arthur Sonneland
Jan 23, 2018
Arthur M. Sonneland Jr, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in his apartment at Attic Angel Place. He joined his wife, Bette, of nearly seventy years, who he missed so much since her death in June 2016. Art was born July 23, 1920 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Arthur and Josephine Sonneland. He grew up in...
Jennifer Brunner
Jan 23, 2018
Jennifer Ellen Brunner left this world peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, with her husband Kevin Brunner and her daughter Magnolia Mae Hickman by her side. A friend and inspiration to all who crossed her path, Jenn lived life to the fullest. Whether working or playing, Jenn put her heart and soul into everything she did. Born June...
Craig Kvalo
Jan 23, 2018
Sun Prairie - Craig Allan Kvalo, age 55, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at UW Hospital with his family surrounding him. He was born on December 9, 1962. Craig was the eldest child of Karen (Hahn) Kvalo-Lutz and David Kvalo. He went to Sun Prairie Schools and was a member of the class of 1981. Craig drove...
Harland Emerson
Jan 23, 2018
MADISON - HARLAND STANLEY EMERSON PASSED AWAY JANUARY 23, 2018 AT BROOKDALE MIDDLETON STONEFIELD IN MIDDLETON, WI WHERE HE HAD RESIDED FOR THE PAST 10 MONTHS. HARLAND WAS BORN IN BLUE MOUNDS, WISCONSIN ON FEBRUARY 16, 1924. AS A YOUNG MAN HE SERVED IN THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DURING WORLD WAR II. HE WAS ACTIVE IN MANY...
Ralph Maier
Jan 22, 2018
WAUNAKEE-Ralph Maier, age 82, died on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Stoughton. He was born Jan. 1, 1936, in the Township of Vienna to Mathias and Susan (Maerz) Maier. He is survived by his sisters, Evelyn Pate and Marlene Mack; one brother, Kenneth (Connie) Maier; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters,...
Leo Rotelli
Jan 22, 2018
WAUNAKEE- Leo (Nello) Anthony Rotelli, 94, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018. He was born in Turtle Creek, PA., to Placido and Suigina "Jenny" (Saia) Rotelli. He was the devoted and loving husband to the late Martha (Yancic) Rotelli. Leo Rotelli was born in coal country, in the Allegheny mountains of Pennsylvania. That beautiful backdrop cultivated Leo's...
David Stenjem
Jan 22, 2018
McFarland/Stoughton- David G. Stenjem, age 61, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Diabetes. He was born at Stoughton Hospital on October 19, 1956, the son of George and Kathryn (Reierson) Stenjem. David graduated from McFarland High School in 1974. Following high school he developed a love for the...
Dorothy Troller
Jan 22, 2018
Madison - Dorothy Mae Johnson Troller died unexpectedly on January 22, 2018 of heart failure at her home at Capitol Lakes retirement center in downtown Madison. Although she would have been 90 years old in March, she was, to the very end, focused on living enthusiastically in the present and planning exuberantly for the future. Born in Oshkosh,...
Ronald Caucutt
Jan 21, 2018
MADISON- Ronald James Caucutt, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was born on May 20, 1925 in Wauwatosa, WI. Ron was brought up by his grandparents in the rural Hillsboro area. Ronald came to Madison when he was twelve years old. He graduated from Central High School and then spent three years in the...
Ronald Hoffmaster
Jan 20, 2018
Waunakee- Ronald D. Hoffmaster, age 85 of Waunakee, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at UW Hospital. He was born in Belleville, the son of Matthew and Ruby (Bennett) Hoffmaster. Ron graduated from Belleville High School, class of 1951, and then joined the U.S. Army to serve proudly in the...
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