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.
Mary Parmenter
Dec 27, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS-Mary Anne Parmenter (nee Mentzer), age 95, of Indianapolis, IN, died on Dec. 27, 2017, in Madison, WI. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on June 17, 1922, to Clara Crites Mentzer and Joseph William Mentzer. She grew up in Grand Rapids and then attended the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and graduated from the School...
William Kinney
Dec 27, 2017
Waunakee - William A. 'Bill" Kinney, age 74, found his everlasting peace and rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Our dad is now reunited with our beloved mom in heaven along with all other family and friends who passed before him. He was born in Cambria, Wisconsin on December 13, 1943, the son...
Marian Tucker
Dec 27, 2017
MADISON-Marian Jean (Moan) Tucker died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at the age of 91, at Oak Park Place in Madison. Marian was born on Feb. 8, 1926, in Madison to Ingvald and Amy (Anderson) Moan. After the death of her mother in 1927, Marian was raised by her grandmother, Anna Anderson, and later...
Keli Gilbertson
Dec 26, 2017
Stoughton / McFarland - Keli Sue Gilbertson, age 51, passed away in the early morning after Christmas on December 26, 2017 at Faith Gardens in Sun Prairie. She was born on September 6, 1966 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dennis and Sharron (Gibson) Gilbertson. In the 1980's Keli competed in the Special Olympics, earning numerous medals in...
Joan Roob
Dec 25, 2017
Madison - On Christmas morning, Joan Maxine Roob passed away peacefully in her home, with her children at her side. She was born on December 14, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Ole M. Grinde and Hazel F. Grinde (Turk). She was a long time resident of Madison. She married John F. Roob in 1960 and had two children,...
James Langdon
Dec 24, 2017
MADISON- In the early hours of December 24, 2017, Jim passed away with family at his side at Agrace HospiceCare. He was the adored only child of Benjamin Langdon and Laura (Solem) Langdon, born on May 9, 1928. The family lived in Milwaukee through most of Jim's childhood but returned to Madison (which was his father's hometown) after...
Ann Brigham
Dec 23, 2017
Ann M. Brigham, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born on January 13, 1926, in Milwaukee, daughter to John and Anna (Zinner) Rettinger. Ann was united in marriage to Clayton Albert Brigham. Ann is survived by her granddaughter Angela (Jeff) Thomas and her great- grandson Alexander...
Michael O'Leary
Dec 23, 2017
Madison - Michael J. O'Leary, age 78, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2017 of an apparent heart attack at his home. He was born on June 8, 1939 to Henry and Angeline (Valentine) O'Leary in Madison. Mike graduated from Edgewood High School in 1957, and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with...
Dr. Rose Jr.
Dec 23, 2017
Madison - Dr. James W. Rose died December 23 at the age of 81. Jim Rose grew up the son of James W. Rose, a small town doctor and farmer, and Maude Dunn Rose, violinist, pianist, and church organist in Pikeville, NC. He was an avid teller of tales about milking the cow every morning, coon hunting with...
Dr. Springer
Dec 22, 2017
Dr. Frank A. Springer died peacefully on December 22nd after a short illness. He was 94. Frank was born in 1923 to Frank and Vera Springer in his childhood home in Elmwood, WI. Frank remained close to his older sister and brother, Dorothy Estes and Dr. Joe Springer throughout their lives. He often expressed how lucky he was...
Anthony Barresi
Dec 22, 2017
Anthony Leonard Barresi McFarland - Anthony "Tony" Barresi passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Silver Creek NY on July 11, 1934 to Josephine (Paglia) and James Vincent Barresi, Tony spent the early years of his life in Fredonia, NY. Tony was married to his wife Virginia for...
Wayne Kempfer
Dec 22, 2017
EDGERTON--Wayne K. Kempfer, age 73, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 20, 1944 in Madison to Alvin and Anna (Gerke) Kempfer. He married Pamela Carteron on December 13, 2001 in San Antonio, TX. Wayne owned and operated Pilgrim Cleaners in Madison for over 24 years and...
Tova Rue
Dec 22, 2017
MADISON/WATERLOO-Tova Myra Rue, CVT (nee Magness), 32 of Waterloo, WI passed away painlessly in her sleep on Friday, December 22, 2017. Tova was born in Dallas, TX to Ron & Susie (Jacobson) Magness on July 18, 1985 and moved to Madison in 1994. She graduated from Memorial High School in 2003 and earned dual certificates as a Veterinary...
Raymond Schmid
Dec 21, 2017
Raymond "Ray" W. Schmid, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born on November 4, 1938, in Louisville, KY, the son of William and Idelle (Haak) Schmid. He was united in marriage to Judith Williams on December 11, 1969, in Monroe, Wisconsin. Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage....
Ruth Meier
Dec 21, 2017
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Simon Krasnowski
Dec 20, 2017
Waunakee: Simon Krasnowski died unexpectedly on December 20, 2017, at the age of 19. Born on August 27, 1998 in Madison, Wisconsin, Simon was the son of Kris (Simonson) and Rick Krasnowski. He grew up in Waunakee, Wisconsin, and was a 2016 graduate of Waunakee High School where he played on the varsity tennis team. He was a...
Frieda Polich
Dec 20, 2017
MADISON - Frieda A (Krueger) Polich, age 97, passed away on Wed Dec 20, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Frieda was born on Oct 4, 1920 in Carlsville. She was the daughter of Edmund and Lily Krueger. In 1938 she graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School. Frieda graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor's Degree...
Florence Thompson
Dec 19, 2017
SUN PRAIRIE - Florence J. Thompson, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. She was born on February 10, 1941, in Waukon, Iowa, the daughter of Leroy and Laura (Erickson) Severson. She was united to the "sparkle in her life," Charles J. Thompson, on Nov. 7, 1959, in West Bend, and they...
Karen Fields
Dec 18, 2017
Madison - Karen Lynne Fields, age 64 passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 15, 1953 in Madison, the daughter of Algae and Faye (Crowe) Shivers. On July 12, 1986, Karen was united in marriage to Willie A. Fields in Maple Bluff, Wisconsin. Throughout her career,...
William Reddan
Dec 18, 2017
William G. Reddan, age 90, passed away on Monday Dec 18, 2017 at Oakwood Village University Woods under the care of Agrace HospiceCare. William was born on Aug 29, 1927 in St. Louis, MO to the late John and Sophia (Gastori) Reddan. He married Elizabeth Mae Howard on Aug 23, 1952 in St. Louis, MO. William was a...
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