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.
Sheila Klingbiel
Jan 27, 2017
Klingbiel, Sheila Rae Madison: Sheila Rae Klingbiel, age 61, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2017. She was born in Cuba City, WI to Albert and Dorothy Gibbon. On March 7, 1975 she married Tim Klingbiel, and they had two sons. Completing a lifelong dream, she received her Associate of Arts degree in...
Angie Mata
Jan 26, 2017
Sun Prairie - Angie J. (Hron) Mata, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2017 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1981 in Madison, Wisc. Angie graduated from Omega High School. She has worked at Glacier Mobil Mart and was a stay at home mom. Angie enjoyed cooking and baking, playing with the kids....
Richard Breitenfeld
Jan 26, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Richard "Rick" Breitenfeld, age 44, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Waunakee. He was born in Milwaukee on April 24, 1972, to Richard and Janice (Behrend) Breitenfeld. He graduated from Waunakee High School in 1990. Rick enjoyed going to concerts and the local music scene. He was also an avid Packer, Brewer and Badgers fan. His...
Ruth Rushlow
Jan 25, 2017
Stoughton- Ruth M. Rushlow, age 84, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born in Shawano, WI on December 14, 1932, the daughter of Richard and Elsa Tonn. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano, and graduated from Shawano High School. On...
Donna Abeita
Jan 24, 2017
MADISON- Donna J. Abeita, age 63, passed away on January 24, 2017. Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
James Stehley
Jan 24, 2017
McFarland- James Lyndon Stehley, our beloved father, brother, husband and friend passed away at his home in McFarland, WI on Jan. 24th 2017, at the young age of 69. Born to a railroad family in Minnesota on August 20, 1947, Jim spent his youth exploring the woods, fishing and developing a love for the natural world that he...
Glenn Lazotte
Jan 23, 2017
Stoughton- On January 23, 2017, Glenn Joseph LaZotte passed away in his home in Stoughton. Glenn was born on December 3, 1930, in the home of his parents, Glenn Joseph LeZotte and Eva Amanda (Habrel) LeZotte in Merrillan, WI. During his 86 years, Glenn loved his family and was dedicated to his work. In 1948, after graduating from...
Leroy Hoekman
Jan 23, 2017
Sun Prairie Leroy Jacob Hoekman, age 78, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. Leroy was born Oct. 12, 1938 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Joe and Anne (Helmhout) Hoekman. He graduated from Clinton High School and earned a Bachelor's in Science degree in math from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He married Penelope...
Jodie Olkwitz-Teber
Jan 23, 2017
Olkwitz-Teber, Jodie Middleton: Jodie Olkwitz-Teber, age 48, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. Jodie is survived by her mother Sandra, her brother Michael, her dedicated love, Tom Parks, and her beloved son and pride, Marcel. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the CRESS CENTER, 6021 University Ave., Madison,...
Julie Brunner
Jan 23, 2017
WESTPORT / MADISON- Julie A. Brunner, age 81, went home to the Lord on Monday Jan. 23, 2017at Oak Park Place in Madison, WI. She was born on Feb. 22, 1935 in Waunakee, WI. the daughter of Anton and Theresa Kalscheur. She graduated from Waunakee High School in 1953. On April 25, 1957 she married the love of...
David Hanson
Jan 22, 2017
Madison - David Rolfe Hanson, 58, of Madison, WI, our beloved and cherished father, brother, uncle, and loyal friend passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2017. Dave was an exceptionally talented musician and a renowned and treasured member of Madison's music community. His love of music permeated all areas of his life. He could play...
Kaycee Mulholland
Jan 22, 2017
Kaycee J. Mulholland, age 30, passed away at home after a long and very courageous battle with Neurofibromatosis (NF Type 2). She was born January 3, 1987 in Madison, the daughter to David L. and Tamra (Wendt) Mulholland. Kaycee was a great mom and loving mother to her three beautiful children who will miss their mom beyond words....
Wendy Harding
Jan 21, 2017
WAUNAKEE - Wendy E. Johnson Harding, age 40, of Waunakee passed away January 21, 2017 at home. She was born May 30, 1976 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Jacqueline Trammell and Philip L. Johnson. Wendy graduated from Deerfield High School and worked at Madison Cosmetology School. She loved being a mom and spending time with family and...
Charles Ellis
Jan 21, 2017
MIDDLETON: Charles Ellis, age 70, passed away on January 21st, 2017 in the loving company of family at Agrace Hospice Care. Charlie was born on January 16th, 1947 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, the son of Margaret and Doc Ellis. He is survived by his mother Margaret, his daughters Adrienne Ellis and Korri Ellis, son-in-law Thad Johnson, his grandson...
Charles Jacobson
Jan 21, 2017
Madison - Charles E. Jacobson, 81, of Madison, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The Villa at Middleton Village nursing home in Middleton, WI, after a recent hospitalization and a many years valiant struggle living with dementia. Charles was born August 13, 1935 in Jackson County, WI, son of Gaylord and Clara (Vindal) Jacobson. Charles...
Bernard Wendricks
Jan 20, 2017
MADISON- Bernard "Bernie" aka "Sarge" John Julian Wendricks, born 1/6/1937 passed away 1/20/17, just days after his 80th birthday, at home, with his beloved wife Jane by his side, such a lucky man. He taught his 2 daughters, Lori and Lynette, that "When things get tough for everyone else, it's just right for a Wendricks." His engineering ways...
Victoria Klein
Jan 19, 2017
Pardeeville- Victoria Lee Tuggle Klein, age 63 died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday January 19th 2017 at home. She was born on July 28th 1952 in Madison. She is survived by her husband Kyle Klein, sister, Donna (Ron) Sarbacher, several nieces and nephews- Nathan, Mathew, Colton and Dylan Tuggle. Traci Vorpahl, Marisa Sarbacher and several grand nieces...
Artie Robersen
Jan 18, 2017
Artie Robersen leaves a legacy of courage, laughter, passion, and love for everyone who knew her. Artie died on January 18 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. She was born on April 28, 1946, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Arthur Languette. In 1970, she married Bill Robersen, her partner in life for more than 40 years, in Cape Elizabeth,...
Nathan Elbaum
Jan 18, 2017
Madison- Nathan Elbaum passed away on January 18, 2017. He was born in Warsaw, Poland on August 19, 1929 into a close and loving family. Neither his father, Leon and mother, Justine Elbaum, survived the World War II. Nathan was 10 when the war began in Poland. He lived in the Warsaw Ghetto with his family until 1945...
William Cencic
Jan 18, 2017
MADISON William Stephen Cencic passed away at Milestone Memory Care in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, on January, 18, 2017, at the age of 90. He was born on November 20, 1926, at home, in Ely, Minnesota, to Margaret and Vide Cencic. Bill attended elementary school in Ely, Minnesota, before moving to Madison. He graduated from Central High School, and...
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