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.
Nancy Mcausland
Apr 28, 2017
Nancy McAusland raised a white flag in one hand and a middle finger raised high on the other aimed directly at the Fronto Temporal Dementia that tried its best for years to steal her life and her soul. She managed to remain true to herself despite this insidious disease to the very end, April 28, 2017. Nancy was...
Leroy Kurth
Apr 28, 2017
Madison - Leroy M. Kurth, age 60 passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born August 5th, 1956 in Darlington, WI, the son of Darwin and Kathryn (Thompson) Kurth. Leroy graduated from Darlington High School in 1974. He was a dedicated employee of W.T. Rogers and...
Dorothy Bernd
Apr 27, 2017
This is the story of Dorothy Helen Bernd. Dorothy was a wonderful woman that was loved and will always be cherished. Dorothy's story starts on October 5, 1926, in Hartford, WI. She was the only daughter of German immigrants, Tony and Bertha Rashke, who came to America through Ellis Island. Dorothy was an avid sports fan, especially when...
Michael Adler
Apr 26, 2017
Michael R. (Mike) Adler, age 68, lost his long and courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 with family and friends at his side. Mike valued caring for his family and giving back to the community. His outgoing personality, sense of humor, dedication, and extreme loyalty left lasting memories never to be forgotten. Even though he...
Dante Renzoni
Apr 26, 2017
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Pastor Laper
Apr 26, 2017
Sun Prairie - Pastor Ardin Doherty Laper, age 97, of Sun Prairie reached his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Hyland Crossing. He was born July 1, 1919, at home on the family farm near Markesan, WI to Oscar and Gertrude (Doherty) Laper. On September 2, 1919, Ardin was baptized. Ardin attended Prairie View rural school...
Genevieve Hilgendorf
Apr 26, 2017
Madison - Genevieve S. Hilgendorf, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on February 24, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin, to Theodore and Rose (Pizzo) Speropulos. She married Arthur Hilgendorf on April 29, 1949 at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated from Madison East High School. Genevieve worked...
Marsha Indovina
Apr 25, 2017
Marsha Faye Indovina, age 74 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was born February 1, 1943, in Wooster, Ohio, to Jewuel and Thelma (Carmen) Everley. On November 15, 1975, she married Leonard H. Indovina in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Together they raised one child. Marsha was raised in Hammond, Indiana and graduated...
Miles Dando
Apr 25, 2017
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Mitchell Nelson
Apr 25, 2017
Waukesha / Stoughton - Mitchell B. Nelson, age 59, passed away after a long battle from cancer on April 25, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1957 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Peter and Dorothy (Rice) Nelson. Mitchell graduated from Stoughton High School in 1976. Following graduation he enlisted in the Navy Reserves and served his...
Odelia Karls
Apr 25, 2017
Odelia M. Karls, age 89, of Waunakee, passed away at the Waunakee Manor on April 25, 2017. She was born on Dec. 3, 1927, to Arthur and Christina (Endres) Greiber. She married Thomas G. Karls on Sept. 12, 1950, at St. Martins Catholic Church at Martinsville. They were married almost 62 years before Tom's passing on May 15,...
Selma Huart
Apr 24, 2017
Stoughton - Selma H. Huart, age 89, passed away on Monday April 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1928 in Idalia, Colorado, daughter of Frederick and Elsa (Rhoda) Esdar. She married Martin Huart Sr., on May 26, 1950 in Elmhurst, Illinois. She is survived by her children, Sandy (Larry) Ramsden, Richard DeClerck; grandchildren,...
Beth Turvey
Apr 24, 2017
Beth Allison Turvey, 54 of Madison passed away on April 24th, 2017 at Capitol Lakes Nursing Home in the care of Agrace Hospice after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 9, 1962 to Helen Turvey. She is survived by her mother; Helen Turvey of Madison, WI. Her daughter; Misty (Justin) Wicik, of Brooklyn, WI....
Frances Bicknell
Apr 24, 2017
MADISON Frances Burgoon Bicknell, 94, died on Monday April 24, at Agrace Hospice of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. She was born July 22, 1922 in Franklin County Ohio to Reo D. and Edna (Grove) Burgoon. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1944 where she had the distinction of being the first woman to serve as President of the...
Barbara Kohnke
Apr 24, 2017
Madison - Barbara Jean Kohnke, age 71, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 in her home after a long illness. She was born October 4, 1945 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Maurie and Patricia (Whelihan) Hanson. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, attended classes at UW Eau Claire,...
Lawrence Alt
Apr 23, 2017
Alt, Lawrence W. "Larry" Prairie du Sac: Lawrence William "Larry" Alt, age 68, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born November 24, 1948 the son of William and Margaret (Wiegel) Alt in Cuba City. Larry married Gloria (Drury) Mata July 7, 1989 in Waukesha. Larry grew up in Cuba City, attending St...
Fred Schumann
Apr 23, 2017
STOUGHTON - Fred Schumann, of Stoughton, age 94, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at his home. Fred was born on Feb. 6, 1923, in Stoughton, the son of Fred Sr. and Geda (Kalhagen) Schumann. He married Dorothy Thompson on Sept. 9, 1950. Fred enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He worked at Sun Prairie Concrete Inc....
Loren Schiltz
Apr 22, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Loren V. Schiltz, age 72, passed away on Sat. April 22, 2017, following a long battle with MDS (Myelodysplastic syndrome). He was born on Oct. 11, 1944, to Andrew and Wanda (Spahr) Schiltz. Survivors include his two sons, Phillip and Scott (Sue); two grandchildren, Sarah and Sam; and a brother, Jim (Phyllis). He was preceded in death by...
Salvatore Gambaro
Apr 20, 2017
MADISON- Salvatore ("Sal") Gambaro, age 82 of Madison, passed away on April 20, 2017 at AGrace HospiceCare after an intense battle with cancer. Sal was born at home on June 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in the Bay Ridge neighborhood with his older sister Theresa ("Tessie") and younger sister Norma, and graduated from Fort...
Arthur Blakely
Apr 20, 2017
McFarland/Madison- Arthur L. Blakely, age 58, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in McFarland on March 16, 1959, the son of Norman "Hale" and Betty Blakely. Art graduated from McFarland High School in 1977. He earned his Associates degree in Automotive from Madison College. Art completed his Bachelor's degree in Engineering in 2002. On...
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