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.

Caroline O'Malley

Caroline O'Malley

Mar 5, 2017

Caroline born on December 30, 1916 in the Town of Lessor, Shawano County, passed to her heavenly home on March 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Pearl (Botzet) Hanson. She married George W. Kripps in Madison June 19, 1937. George died on March 26, 1960. She married Thomas V. O'Malley March 15, 1963....

Clemens Reitmair

Clemens Reitmair

Mar 5, 2017

MADISON- Clemens Joseph Reitmair, born October 9th, 1930, has passed away on March 5th, 2017. Family and friends may visit at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 401 S Owen Drive, Madison on Thursday, March 9th, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of the funeral service at 11:00AM. Clemens will be laid to rest at St. Andrew Cemetery in...

Kent Md

Kent Md

Mar 4, 2017

Kent S. Mannis, age 81, of Madison, WI, passed away on March 4, 2017, after a battle with cancer. He was born on May 29, 1935 in Sparta, WI to parents Harry and Ruth (Mayer) Mannis. Husband to Valerie (Sklar) Mannis for 58 years; father to Marci Mannis and the late Andrea Mannis; grandfather to Breanna Mannis Demont....

Russell Braun

Russell Braun

Mar 4, 2017

Madison - Russell M. Braun, age 84 of Madison, Wis., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at home. He was born on June 27, 1932, on a farm outside of Le Center, Minnesota, to parents Oscar and Muriel (Christian) Braun. He was the husband of Joan (Krantz) Braun for 62 years, father to Michael Braun (Julie),...

Phyllis Wittig

Phyllis Wittig

Mar 3, 2017

Stoughton - Phyllis Maxine Wittig, age 92 and a half, of Madison died Friday, March 3, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital surrounded by family. She was born September 24, 1924, to Eva (Slater) and Wilkie Collins in the shadow of the Devil's Tower in Wyoming. On November 7th, 1942 she married the love of her life,...

Lance Waite

Lance Waite

Mar 3, 2017

Cottage Grove Lance D. Waite, age 46, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born on March 22, 1970, in Milwaukee,the son of Verdelle Schaefer. Lance was united in marriage to Laura Hopwood on August 15, 1997, in Janesville. Together they raised five children. Lance was an avid outdoorsman and a man of great character. He...

Helen Rubnitz

Helen Rubnitz

Mar 3, 2017

MILWAUKEE/MADISON Helen Rubnitz died peacefully in Memphis on Friday, March 3, 2017. Helen was born to Joseph and Ann Branovan in Milwaukee on Jan. 15, 1927. Helen married William ("Bill") Rubnitz in Milwaukee in 1954. They were married over 50 years when William died in 2006. Bill and Helen had two children, Susan (Joel) Winnig of Madison and...

Paul Coughlin

Paul Coughlin

Mar 3, 2017

MADISON - Paul L. Coughlin, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 22, 1924 in Burlington, WI to Lester and Eleanor Coughlin. Paul was proud to be a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps, and was honored to travel to Washington, D.C. with...

Dan Sackash

Dan Sackash

Mar 3, 2017

WAUNAKEE- Dan G. Sackash, age 63, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the UW Hospital. For two years, Dan battled Multiple Myeloma cancer having an amazing and positive attitude. Before cancer set in, he loved to ski, hike, found delight and freedom riding his bike, and also loved amateur photography. Dan was born and raised in...

Frances Caruso

Frances Caruso

Mar 2, 2017

MADISON - Frances (Amato) Caruso, age 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thurs. Mar. 2, 2017 at the UW Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with a brain tumor found on Dec. 5, 2016. She was born Mar. 14, 1936 in Palermo Sicily Italy to the late Giovanni and Maria...

Elizabeth Bestor

Elizabeth Bestor

Mar 2, 2017

Elizabeth G. Bestor, 87, Monroe, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. She was born Feb. 12, 1930 to Frank and Mary Frances (Bell) Greer in Monmouth, Illinois. She was raised on the family farm outside Aledo, Illinois, where she graduated high school in 1948. She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois and...

Beverly Young

Beverly Young

Mar 2, 2017

MADISON - Beverly O. Young, age 93, passed away on March 1. Beverly was a beautiful and great person. Some may have known her as one of the founders of National Alliance on Mental Illness, while others knew her as a fabulous mother or wonderful friend. No doubt, she always smiled, was upbeat and loved people, and that...

Helen Buechner

Helen Buechner

Mar 1, 2017

Martinsville - Helen A. Buechner, age 72, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. She was born Sept. 14, 1944, the daughter of the late George and Rosalia (Ziegler) Buechner. During her childhood on the family farm, Helen had a special fondness for the kittens and playing outdoors with her siblings. After...

Glenna Davis

Glenna Davis

Mar 1, 2017

Glenna M. Davis, age 88 passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born on May 2, 1928 in South Haven, Minnesota, the daughter of Walter and Millie (Lang) Partridge. On June 2, 1956, Glenna was united in marriage to Pastor Robert C. Davis Sr. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years; Pastor Robert...

Judy Jones

Judy Jones

Mar 1, 2017

MADISON-Judy Ann Campbell Jones, aged 69, passed away on March 1st 2017 at Brookdale Memory Care in Middleton, WI. She was born September 12th, 1947 to Margaret Rose (nee Nigra) and William Thomas Campbell in Herrin, Ill. She married Terrence D. Jones on December 16th, 1967. They recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. She taught Math at Madison...

Darlene Atwater

Darlene Atwater

Mar 1, 2017

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434

Jill Dalton

Jill Dalton

Feb 28, 2017

MADISON Jill Patricia Dalton, age 58, peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center, Stoughton following a progressive illness. A life-long Madison resident, she was born to the late LeRoy and Virginia (Love) Dalton on May 23, 1958. Jill was a graduate of West High School, Class of '76. Jill carried with dignity,...

Emily Winer

Emily Winer

Feb 28, 2017

Madison - Emily Stella Winer was born November 22, 1925 in Princeton, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Hyman and Clara (Feldman) Swed and the sister of Frieda and Morris. Growing up in Princeton, she worked at her family's general store, spent summers at Green Lake and visiting her favorite Aunt Bertie and Uncle Henry. Emily attended the...

William Snodgrass

William Snodgrass

Feb 27, 2017

William "Bill" Snodgrass, 79, died peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of February 27, 2017. Bill was born on July 10, 1937 in Ashland, Kentucky to Eva and Ewing Snodgrass. Bill attended Ashland High School where he met his future bride, Elizabeth "Betty" Flowers. They graduated in 1955. After high school Bill continued his education...

John Schwab

John Schwab

Feb 27, 2017

Schwab, John W. John Wendell Schwab, age 78, passed away on 2/27/17. John was born in Oconomowoc to John and Annette Schwab, on August 19, 1938. He moved to Madison with his family in 1947, and made the city his home for the rest of his life. He was a loyal employee of First Wisconsin Bank, later US...

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