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.

John Bell Sr.

John Bell Sr.

Feb 10, 2017

Sun Prairie - Dr. John C. Bell, Sr., Ed.D. ("Jack") of Sun Prairie, WI died peacefully at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison on Friday, February 10 at the age of 84. Jack was born on November 1, 1932 in Warsaw, NY to John and Beulah Prentice Bell. After graduating from Geneva High School in 1950, he enlisted...

James Duncan Jr.

James Duncan Jr.

Feb 10, 2017

MADISON- James A. Duncan, Jr. passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born on December 28, 1950, son of James A. Duncan, Sr. and Janet Bratz Duncan (both deceased). Jim attended and graduated from Madison West High School and attended UW for a short time. He was an avid skydiver and loved aviation. He is survived by...

William Sather

William Sather

Feb 10, 2017

Madison - William S. Sather, age 85, died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday Feb.10, 2017. Bill was born on August 9, 1931 in St. Paul, MN the son of Samuel and Blanche (Heinz) Sather. He grew up in Hibbing, MN with his brothers Robert and Richard and sisters Mary Ann and Frances. He loved to recount...

Jean Dicristina

Jean Dicristina

Feb 10, 2017

Stoughton- Jean M. DiCristina, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will follow. Please share your memories of Jean. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-9244

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Cathryn Montgomery

Cathryn Montgomery

Feb 10, 2017

MADISON-Cathryn Sayda Pettersen Montgomery passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2017, at UnityPoint Health - Meriter at the age of 91 years, 7 months, 7 days. Born on the Fourth of July 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Leon William Pettersen and Sayda Seybold Pettersen. Her father was the founder and president of Pettersen's...

Esther Olsen

Esther Olsen

Feb 9, 2017

MADISON-Esther L. Olsen, age 97, passed away on Feb. 9, 2017, at Karmenta Nursing Home. She was born in Evansville on December 3, 1919, the daughter of the late Jens and Anna Nelson of Evansville and Madison. Esther graduated from Evansville High School in 1937. She came to Madison and worked at the Wisconsin Telephone Company and later...

Angeline Hardesty

Angeline Hardesty

Feb 9, 2017

Madison - Angeline Roumbos Hardesty, lost her 30 year battle with MS. She passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Villa Nursing Home in Middleton. She was born on September 9, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Gus and Pauline Roumbos. She was married to Gregg Hardesty, deceased on June 29, 1963. She met Gregg...

Liz Kraak

Liz Kraak

Feb 9, 2017

Madison - Liz Beyler Kraak, age 69, passed away on February 9, 2017 at BrightStar Senior Living after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. Liz was born on July 14, 1947 in Madison, to William and Evelyn (Derleth) Beyler. She was a lifelong resident of Madison. She attended Cherokee Grade School, West High School, and was a graduate of...

Irene Carter

Irene Carter

Feb 9, 2017

MADISON- Irene C. Carter, age 88, of Madison passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on July 30, 1928 in Chicago, the youngest daughter of Marion and Katherine (Chorzepa) Smotrys. She married Robert J. Carter on September 14, 1952 in Chicago, Ill. Irene was employed by the former Madison General Hospital...

Glenn Mueller

Glenn Mueller

Feb 8, 2017

Mueller, Glenn Edward Oregon: Glenn Edward Mueller, age 64, was granted his final wish and died peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Glenn was the fourth child of Ervin and Marion Mueller. He grew up in Barneveld and then moved to Mount Horeb when he was...

Jan Vansina

Jan Vansina

Feb 8, 2017

Madison - Jan Vansina, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on September 14, 1929 to Dirk and Suzanne (Verellen) Vansina in Antwerp, Belgium. He was united in marriage to Claudine Herman in Astrida (Butare) Rwanda in 1954. He devoted himself to the study and teaching of African History and...

Kay Jenson

Kay Jenson

Feb 6, 2017

McFarland/Madison- Kay L. Jenson, age 60, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at UW Hospital after her battle with pancreatic cancer. Kay was born on March 10, 1956 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Roger A. and Joan F. (King) Jenson. She is survived by son, Thomas R. Valley; grandson, Rory Miller-Valley; granddaughter, Mayciekay Jenson. She is...

Lorna Shew

Lorna Shew

Feb 6, 2017

Madison - Lorna K. Shew, age 92 passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 8, 1925, in North Freedom, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Mabel (Neitzel) Zimmerman. On June 25, 1946, she was united in marriage to Roger Shew. Together they raised two beautiful children,...

Effie Johnson

Effie Johnson

Feb 5, 2017

McFarland- Effie M. Johnson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Missoula, MT. She was born in Macon, MO on June 9, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Bertha Buirch. Effie is survived by her son, Edward (Sherri) Schmidt; grandson, Steve (Leanne) Schmidt; great grandchildren, Jessica and Thomas Schmidt, Conor, Anders, and Nolan Riordan;...

Victor Shorette

Victor Shorette

Feb 5, 2017

McFarland - Victor A. Shorette, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. He was born on August 12, 1934 in Brasher Falls, NY, son of Leon and Mary (Lalone) Shorette. Victor enlisted in the Airforce in 1952. During his enlistment he met the love of his life Lucille...

Cecilia Zarate-Laun

Cecilia Zarate-Laun

Feb 5, 2017

Cecilia Lucia Zarate-Laun passed away on Sunday, February 5, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison with her husband and 3 sisters present. She was born on May 10, 1945 in Santander Province in Colombia. The eldest of 5 sisters, she completed high school in Bucaramanga and graduated in Nutrition from the National University of Colombia in Bogota in...

Craig Oettel

Craig Oettel

Feb 5, 2017

Stoughton- Craig David Oettel, age 51, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born in Kenosha on July 7, 1965, the son of Larry and Carol Oettel. Craig graduated from Neenah High School in 1983. He attended UW-Stevens Point, and earned his Associates degree in carpentry from MATC. Craig worked many...

Jeffrey Foulks

Jeffrey Foulks

Feb 5, 2017

Foulks Jeffrey W. Jeffrey W. Foulks, of Middleton and Milwaukee, suffered a fatal heart attack while snow biking on the Kettle Moraine trail on Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was 48. The son of Anne Hutchinson Foulks and the late Jeffrey J. Foulks, Jeff is survived by Jen (Andy) Soderholm, Rebecca Soderholm and Alannah Soderholm, all of Middleton....

Richard Tell

Richard Tell

Feb 5, 2017

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

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

Cyril Feiner

Cyril Feiner

Feb 4, 2017

Sun Prairie - Cyril "Cy" Xavier Feiner, age 86, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Saturday, February 4, 2017, surrounded by his one and only love, his wife Loraine, and the beautiful family that they created. Cyril was born on April 22, 1930, in "Wilson Creek", Spring Green, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Amelia (Gruber)...

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