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.

Gertrude Ogren
Nov 10, 2016
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Beverly Pharo
Nov 10, 2016
MADISON Beverly J. (Horton) Pharo passed away peacefully Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home following a short illness. She was born on May 2, 1929 to Charles and Lona (Crawford) Horton. Beverly grew up in the "Bush" in Madison along with 13 siblings. On November 20, 1948 Bev married Howard Pharo. He preceded her in death in 2003....
Dorothy Annen
Nov 9, 2016
Madison - Dorothy A. Annen, age 87, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in Agrace hospice care at Oakwood Village, after courageously confronting numerous health issues. She was a lifelong resident of Madison, born July 14, 1929 to parents Earl and Ghea Burwell, who along with her brother Donald (Gus) Burwell,...
Philip Rotar
Nov 9, 2016
Philip Joseph Rotar age 77 passed away at UW Hospital on Wednesday evening November 9th 2016. He was born in a log cabin in Lugerville, WI on March 22nd 1939 to Stanley and Catherine Rotar. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Katherine (Schossow), sons Timothy (Regina) Madison, Daniel (Sandra) Milwaukee, and daughter Janet of...
Ronald Kreuger
Nov 8, 2016
Cottage Grove, WI-Ronald W. Kreuger (K.O.), age 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. He was born in Pleasant Springs, Wisconsin to Harold and Selma (Midthun) Kreuger. He attended school in Stoughton. It was during his time in high school, while part of the boxing team, that Ronald acquired the nickname 'K.O.'. He...
Kyle Hahn
Nov 8, 2016
Sun Prairie/Marshall - Kyle Allen Hahn age 24 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born on August 28, 1992 in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2010, Kyle graduated from Sun Prairie High School. Following high school, Kyle acquired a passion of cooking. He loved to prepare food for his family and was currently working as a...
Ada Mitchell
Nov 8, 2016
MADISON- Ada M. Mitchell of Madison, WI passed away November 8, 2016. Born in Madison on June 4, 1917, Ada was the daughter of Max and Clara Levin. She is survived by her grandchildren Karin Twilde-Sheifer (Stuart), William Twilde, and Holly Bicudo (Hugo). She was also the proud and loving great-grandmother to Madeleine Sheifer, Daniel Sheifer and Holly...
Adam Bincer
Nov 8, 2016
MADISON/ FT. MYERS, FL. - Adam Marian Bincer passed peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 86 after a courageous battle with cancer. Adam was born in 1930 in Krakow, Poland, to parents Henryk and Renata Bincer and his sister Krysia. His family, like many middle-class Jews, had assimilated...
A. Lynch
Nov 7, 2016
SUN PRAIRIE - A. "Coy" Lynch, age 86, passed away on November 7, 2016, at Columbus Health & Rehabilitation Center in Columbus. She was born on October 10, 1930, in Alexis, Illinois, the daughter of John H. and Annabelle (Sharer) Elder. On November 12, 1953, she was united in marriage to Virgil Lynch in Alexis, Illinois. Coy worked...
Marie Down
Nov 7, 2016
Baraboo, WI/Brevard, NC - Marie M. Down, age 91, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016, at Heritage Monona in Monona, WI. She was born on November 28, 1924, in Sauk County, WI the daughter of Arthur and Edith (Frazier) Mattke. Marie was educated in Baraboo and graduated from the Methodist Hospital Nursing School in Madison. During WWII...
Betty Hull
Nov 6, 2016
Stoughton- Betty Jane Hull went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was born in Madison on April 3, 1926, the daughter of George and Mollie King. Betty married Charles Nelson Hull on June 3, 1945. Together they raised seven children, five boys and two girls. Betty and Charles not only...
Philip Dybdahl
Nov 5, 2016
Philip George Dybdahl died surrounded by family on November 5th, 2016 at the age of eighty. He was a wonderful man who spent his entire life loving his family, his music, his Norwegian heritage, his gardening and a good joke. Philip Dybdahl (more affectionately known as Phil, Dad, Grandpa) leaves us after an extraordinary life where he made...

Bruce Hoffland
Nov 5, 2016
Marshall - Bruce A. Hoffland, age 76, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at his home in Marshall. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will be published in Sunday's paper. Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie (608) 837-9054
Visitation Visitation Pending Service Service PendingBruce Hoffland
Nov 5, 2016
Marshall, WI - Bruce Arthur Hoffland, 76, of Marshall passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 peacefully in his sleep, after a long illness, at his home. Bruce was born March 16, 1940, to Arthur and Dorothy (Hepp) Hoffland in Viroqua, WI. He grew up in Marshall and after graduating from Marshall High School he served in the United...
Richard Rehberg
Nov 5, 2016
Madison - Richard E. Rehberg, age 84, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Brookdale Memory Care in Madison. He was born on October 25, 1932 to Harold and Etta (Hodge) Rehberg in Janesville. Richard graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1950. He continued his education at UW - Madison, graduating with degrees in Journalism and...
Frank Rane, Jr.
Nov 5, 2016
MADISON - Frank J. Rane, Jr., age 68, of Madison, died on Saturday, Nov. 5th, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a short battle with cancer. Frank was life-long resident of Madison, graduating from West High School, after which he joined the Army. He left the service to return to Madison to help his parents with the...
Nancy Becknell
Nov 5, 2016
LIFE HISTORY OF NANCY ELLEN ULINE BECKNELL Nancy Becknell was born on August 19, 1929, in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Bernard and Marguerite (Mitchell) Uline. She resided in Nappanee, Indiana, in her early years, graduating from Nappanee High School in 1947. She began studying piano at four years of age and continued to play piano throughout her...
Ruth Gausman
Nov 5, 2016
McFarland- Ruth E. Gausman, age 93, passed away peacefully into Eternal rest on Saturday, November 5, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Stoughton on January 31, 1923, the daughter of Carl and Effie (Johnson) Dyreson. Ruth graduated from Stoughton High School. She met the love of her life Harvey Gausman at the McFarland free...
Steven Crary
Nov 4, 2016
Monroe/Madison - Steven Allen Crary age 65 passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 17, 1951 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1969, Steven graduated from Madison East High School, where his musical talent was established by being in the...
Kathryn Christensen
Nov 4, 2016
Madison/Oregon - Kathryn Ann Christensen, age 81, went on to her next organizing campaign on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born on October 8, 1935 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Charlotte (Hansen) Christensen. Kathryn graduated high school from St. Joseph Academy in Green Bay and then went on to graduate from St. Norbert's...
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