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.

Philip Anderson

Philip Anderson

Jan 2, 2017

Stoughton - Philip Calvin Anderson, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1963 in Madison, Wisc., the son of Gordon and Phyllis (Scovill) Anderson. He married Tressa Jacob on August 18, 1990 in Stoughton. After graduating from Stoughton High School in 1981, he enlisted into the U.S....

Richard Hoffman

Richard Hoffman

Jan 2, 2017

Madison - Richard Joseph Hoffman age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born on July 5, 1955 in Madison, the son of Richard Louis and Catherine (Moran) Hoffman. In 1974, Richard graduated from Verona High School. Over the years, he worked at Car-X as a mechanic and was also employed at the Avenue...

Elizabeth Barbian

Elizabeth Barbian

Jan 1, 2017

Elizabeth Mary Madeline "Betty" (Weber) Barbian, age 94, who passed away in her sleep on January 1, 2017, was born December 4, 1922, and is survived by her children, Marilyn Joy Barbian of Madison, John Barbian of Madison, Thomas Barbian of Oregon, Alan Barbian (Paula) of Rhinelander, Robert Barbian (Judy) of McFarland, David Barbian (Marilyn) of Middleton, Timothy...

John Goltermann

John Goltermann

Dec 31, 2016

Middleton: John F. Goltermann, 81-years old, was surrounded by family when he died peacefully on December 31, 2016 at his home at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield in Middleton, Wisconsin. His parents Paul and Emma Goltermann welcomed him into the world on June 4, 1935 in his hometown of Elmhurst, Illinois, where he grew up with his two older siblings...

John Fletcher

John Fletcher

Dec 31, 2016

MADISON- Dr. John Fletcher left this world peacefully at Agrace Hospice center in Madison, Wisconsin on December 31, 2016. Dr. John Fletcher was born April 4, 1927 in Platteville, Wisconsin. He was the son of Dr. R. Frank Fletcher and Eva Waterbury Fletcher. After graduating from Platteville High School at 17 in 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy...

Georgia Cox

Georgia Cox

Dec 31, 2016

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA/MADISON, WI-Georgia W. Cox, age 84, died peacefully on December 31, 2016 in Middleton, Wisconsin. Georgia was born on August 25, 1932 in Mount Vernon, New York. She travelled the world when married to her husband of 34 years who served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Georgia and her family lived in many...

Vern Lenhart

Vern Lenhart

Dec 31, 2016

Madison- Vern L. Lenhart, age 88, passed away on December 31, 2016.

Harriet Steventon

Harriet Steventon

Dec 30, 2016

Deforest / Stoughton - Harriet G. Steventon, age 88, passed away on December 30, 2016 at Skaalen Nursing Home following a long illness. Her employment history includes Evco Plastics and Demco. She was one of the original founders of the Yahara River Chorus. She and her husband Raymond lived on a five acre farmette near DeForest from 1963...

Thomas Favour

Thomas Favour

Dec 30, 2016

Madison - Thomas Robert Favour passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born on September 22, 1936 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Lawrence and Alice (Buck) Favour. Tom graduated from Beloit High School where he played French horn. Tom moved to Madison and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin; he also served...

Ardith Mcdowell

Ardith Mcdowell

Dec 30, 2016

Ardith Ellis McDowell passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 98. Beloved wife, mother, and friend, Ardith was an active participant and leader in her church, community, and many organizations; an enthusiastic world traveler and life-long learner; knowledgeable naturalist; and family historian. Born in 1918 to John and Emma Ellis, Ardith...

Carolyn Barto

Carolyn Barto

Dec 30, 2016

FITCHBURG - Carolyn Barto, 68, battling cancer, passed away on Friday December 30, 2016 at Nazareth Health and Rehab Center in Stoughton with her best friend Barb, sister Judy and hospice care at her side. Carolyn was born on Nov. 11, 1948 in Baraboo, daughter of Glen and Evelyn Barto. Carolyn graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in...

Timothy Kielley

Timothy Kielley

Dec 29, 2016

Rev. Timothy James Kielley, age 48, of Littlestown, PA passed away unexpectedly due to surgical complications on December 29, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center, PA. Liz, his loving wife of 25 years, was by his side. Pastor Tim was born on April 15, 1968 in La Crosse, WI. He was the son of Michael (Susan) Kielley of Bagley,...

Elizabeth Alexander

Elizabeth Alexander

Dec 29, 2016

MADISON - Elizabeth "Betty" Vinson Alexander, age 90, passed away on December 29, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, Wisconsin from complications following a fall. Betty was born on July 12, 1926 in Glendale, California to Ernie and Florence (Webb) Vinson. When she was nineteen years old, she met her husband, Lt. John W. Alexander, who came to...

Florence Rosner

Florence Rosner

Dec 28, 2016

MADISON - It is with great sorrow we report the passing of Florence Protetch Rosner on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the age of 90. Florence, born to Jacob and Clara Glass Protetch in Youngstown, Ohio lived in Madison for the last 25 years where she worked for the State of Wisconsin Bureau of Aging. At age 72,...

Alice Tibbetts

Alice Tibbetts

Dec 27, 2016

Madison - Alice Horton Tibbetts died at home in Madison on December 27, 2016 at the age of 92. Alice Horton was born May 19, 1924, in Middletown, Connecticut to the Reverend Douglas Horton and Carol Williams Horton. The Horton family moved to Brooklyn, Massachusetts for 6 years, then to Chicago for 8 years. Alice spent many of...

Alan Abel

Alan Abel

Dec 27, 2016

Madison - Alan Ray Abel, age 80, left his temporary earthly home for his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born August 28, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI to Benjamin R. and O'linda A. (Zickuhr) Abel. He became a child of God through baptism on October 26, 1936, and was confirmed on June 4, 1950, Christ...

Lorraine Fedo

Lorraine Fedo

Dec 26, 2016

Sun Prairie - Lorraine Fedo, age 81, passed away on Monday, December 26th at the U-W Health/American Center, with loved ones by her side. She was a devoted, loving mother, a proud grandmother, and an even prouder great-grandmother. She was born on January 6, 1935 in Rockdale, Illinois, the daughter of Anthony and Agnes Pirc. Lorraine graduated from...

Duane Brickson

Duane Brickson

Dec 26, 2016

Stoughton - Duane Howard Brickson, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on December 26, 2016. He was born August 12, 1931 in Madison, Wisc., the son of Howard and Ethel (Nelson) Brickson. He married Suzanne Frei on September 1, 1956 in Stoughton. Duane attended Stoughton High School. Upon graduation he entered into the Air Force where...

Richard Roe

Richard Roe

Dec 25, 2016

Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434

Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private

Muriel Benedict

Muriel Benedict

Dec 25, 2016

Madison / San Pedro, CA - Muriel Gertrude Benedict, age 87, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village-University Woods on December 25, 2016. Born to Ralph A. and Mabel A. (Hutchinson) Goodell on July 6, 1929, Muriel grew up in Lansing, MI graduating from Sexton High School. Nurtured by their parent's love of music, Muriel and her two sisters,...

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