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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
Brian Lessner
Feb 4, 2017
Stoughton- Brian Scott Lessner, age 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017 after a brave 10 month battle with cancer. Brian was born on November 14, 1961 to Thom and Darlene Lessner. He graduated from LaFollette High School and went on to serve in the Marine Corps. Brian was a proud alum of the Madison Scouts...
Frank Pavelec
Feb 4, 2017
Waunakee-Frank Louis Pavelec, age 87, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Waunakee. He was born Jan. 4, 1930 in Grand Marsh, WI to the late John and Bessie Pavelec. On June 21, 1958, Frank married Goldie M. Dopp in Superior. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Joan Wendt
Feb 2, 2017
Madison- Joan L. Wendt, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at home in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee in 1962 to John and Lou (Bunes) Wendt. Joan earned her Bachelor's degree in 1990 from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. Joan moved to Madison in 2006. She worked as a computer systems administrator and...
Leslie Miller
Feb 2, 2017
MADISON Leslie Garland Miller, 58, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 2, at Agrace HospiceCare in the presence of family. She was born in Brookfield on July 19, 1958 to Richard K. and Bette (Pedersen) Garland. Leslie is survived by her husband Alan; son and daughter, Steven and Samantha; mother Bette; siblings Deb...
Rodolfo Careaga
Feb 2, 2017
Rodolfo "Rudy" Careaga, age 56, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2017. Rudy was born in Havana, Cuba on June 17th, 1960, son of Rodolfo Valentino Careaga and Elia Gutierrez-Martinez. Rudy left Cuba as an infant in 1961 with his mother and two siblings, leaving behind his beloved grandmother Agustina Martinez who called him her...
Michael Perchik
Feb 2, 2017
Madison - Michael Artem Perchik, age 11, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin American Family Children's Hospital. He was born on May 24, 2005 in Yaroslavl, Russia. On April 25, 2006, he officially became the son of Bruce Perchik and Barbara Nichols-Perchik and came with them to the USA a...
Jeff Sauer
Feb 2, 2017
MADISON -Jeffrey Burns Sauer, age 73, passed away surrounded by his family on February 2, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin after courageously battling a brief illness. Beloved husband, father, "Papa," brother, uncle, and friend, Jeff will be missed by many. He inspired us all with his positive attitude, loyalty, integrity, and steadfast dedication to friends and family. He is...
Mary Gontarek
Feb 1, 2017
MADISON- Mary Suzanne "Sue" Gontarek, age 84, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Sue was born on November 13, 1932 in Eau Claire, WI, the only child of Col. Charlie and Nina (Porter) Kirby. She attended 13 grade schools and 5 high schools including correspondence school after WWII...
Diane Comyne
Jan 31, 2017
Sun Prairie Diane K. Comyne, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1945, in Milwaukee, the daughter to Jack and Lorraine (Kelln) Reimer. Diane married her high school sweetheart, Robert Comyne on June 5, 1965 in Milwaukee. Together they raised two daughters. Diane danced her way through life with...
Milton Paul
Jan 31, 2017
Milton Holiday Paul, M.D. - January 9, 1926 - January 31, 2017 MADISON -Milton Holiday Paul, age 91, passed away at his home in Madison, WI on January 31, 2017. Milton was born in Philadelphia, PA to Israel and Stella (Gassel) Paul. After graduating from Philadelphia's Central High School, Milton attended college and graduated from medical school at...
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