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.
Bruce Murray
Dec 7, 2016
MADISON Bruce H. Murray, a professor devoted to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and to his wife of 55 years, Liz Murray, died Wednesday at University Hospital. He was 83. Professor Murray taught and mentored in the Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), for 29 years. He retired in 1998. He served as Department...
George Reilly
Dec 7, 2016
MADISON- George A. Reilly, age 82, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born on September 29, 1934 to Bernard and Mabel (Helland) Reilly. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He then married Aileen Mather on April 27, 1957 at St. Joseph Catholic...
Jean Fenyn
Dec 7, 2016
MADISON - Jean A. Fenyn died peacefully on December 7th, 2016, at Serenity Homes in DeForest, Wisconsin. She would have celebrated her 90th birthday on December 15. The end of her journey through life was accompanied by her two daughters and ninety red roses at her bedside. Jean was born to Alice and James Ralph Claiborne in 1926...
John Hill
Dec 7, 2016
MADISON John Earl Hill, age 69 passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his home. Born in Thief River Falls, MN on March 5, 1947 son of the late James A. and Pauline (Gagner) Hill. John graduated from UW Platteville and worked for Oscar Mayer in Madison for a few years before transferring to St. Louis in...
Thomas Kroehn
Dec 7, 2016
MIDDLETON-Thomas A Kroehn, aged 82, passed away on December 7, 2016, peacefully in his sleep at his home at Waunakee Manor. Born on July 16, 1934 to William and Anna (Radeztsky) Kroehn in Milwaukee, where he grew up and attended Custer High School, and where he met his best friend and future wife, Carol Herbst. Tom served in...
Ellen Couch
Dec 7, 2016
Marshall Wisconsin - Ellen Ann (Oesterle) Couch, age 87 entered peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, WI with family by her side. Ellen was born on May 2, 1929 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Professor Joseph and Helen (Shaeffer) Oesterle. She was united in marriage to Monte C....
Casilda Buechner
Dec 7, 2016
Martinsville - Casilda V. Buechner, age 94, passed away on Wed, Dec. 7, 2016. She was born on July 29, 1922 to the late Michael and Mary (Hellenbrand) Buechner in the town of Berry. She was a lifelong member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Martinsville. Casilda always had a story to tell of her younger days. Faith,...
Mona Johnson
Dec 6, 2016
Stoughton - Mona Elaine (Sperle) Johnson, age 91, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on August 4, 1925 in Stoughton, the daughter of John and Ella (Otteson) Sperle. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1943. Mona was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church. Mom was very proud of...
Bette Barnes
Dec 6, 2016
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. A private family memorial service is being planned. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Richard Jacobsen
Dec 4, 2016
Stoughton - Richard L. Jacobsen, age 91, passed away on December 4, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton. Visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday. Family and friends are invited to a meal...
Evangeline Davis
Dec 3, 2016
Visitation will from 2-4:00 PM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 with a celebration of life to follow at 4:00 PM. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Service Cress Center 6021...
Annette Vial
Dec 3, 2016
Madison, WI / Wheaton, IL - To know Toni was to know generosity, devotion, infectious laughter and a big smile. Her home was a warm place for gatherings of friends and family to enjoy her baking, cooking and beautiful flower gardens. Born in Oak Park, Illinois on March 26, 1929, she died on December 3, 2016 at age...
Yvonne Yahnke
Dec 2, 2016
Madison - Yvonne Yahnke passed from this life into Shakespeare's "undiscovered country" on the afternoon of December 2nd, 2016. Her devoted daughters-in-law Mary Jo and Kari were with her at the end and report Yvonne's passage was blessedly swift and free of pain. Yvonne was born October 1st, 1925 in Minneapolis MN to John and Elma Fallt. The...
Daniel Teetzen
Dec 2, 2016
WAUNAKEE-Daniel Teetzen, age 78, died peacefully at Madison Heights Senior Community on December 2nd, 2016. Daniel was born in Shawano September 27, 1938, to Karl and Elsie Teetzen. Originally from Shawano, he attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on a track scholarship where he was a collegiate miler and two-miler and set the record as a freshman. After...
Elwyn Weible
Dec 2, 2016
Elwyn Weible, 82, of Madison, WI passed away early Friday, December 2nd, 2016, at Meriter Hospital after a hard fought battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Weible, his wife, Christin Feuerstraeter, their son Zachary Weible, and their daughter, Julia Weible, all of Oakland, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo...
Patricia Schaller
Dec 2, 2016
DeForest - Patti Schaller, age 58, of Vienna, WI, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 2nd, 2016. Patti was born September 18, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to La Verne and Andy Anderson and was a beloved step-daughter to Fay Anderson after the passing of La Verne. She will live on forever in the hearts of...
Jim Peterson
Dec 1, 2016
Madison/Appleton - Peter James "Jim" Peterson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 following a lengthy and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Jim was born December 17, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Margaret (Arnold) Peterson. Jim grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, graduating from Sequoia Union High School in Redwood...
Phyllis Clifford
Dec 1, 2016
Sun Prairie, WI - Phyllis J. Clifford, age 92, died on December 1, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on November 8, 1924, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Kennedy) Logan of Rockfield and Lafayette, IN. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many. "Be a lady" were words she often spoke and...
Fritz Mueller
Dec 1, 2016
Madison- Willard Fritz Mueller, age 91 of Madison died December 1, 2016. He was born January 23, 1925, in Ortonville Minnesota, the son of Fritz and Adele (Thormaehlen) Mueller. His beloved wife of 62 years, Shirley (Liesch), died December 8, 2010. Fritz is survived by three children, Keith, of Madison, Scott (Ann Pfotenhauer-Mueller), of Middleton, and Kay (David...
Marcella Schwanz
Nov 30, 2016
VERONA- Marcella M. Schwanz, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Private family services will be held. The family wishes to thank The Agrace HospiceCare orange team and Four Winds Manor for all of the care they provided. Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
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