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.
Clement Germaine
Nov 24, 2016
Clement "Sonny" Alexander St. Germaine, Jr. came into this world August 16, 1932 and passed to eternal life November 24, 2016 at the age of 84 years. A kind, humorous, friendly, and always engaged soul. His passion for movies, music at outdoor festivals, avid sports fan, and Friday Night Fish Frys can only compare for his love of...
Stephen Nicholls
Nov 23, 2016
MADISON - Stephen George Nicholls, age 70, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016. He was born on Dec. 19, 1945 in Racine to the late Michael and Blanche (Christoffel) Nicholls. He was predeceased by his brother Jim Nicholls (Faith Lerner) of Madison WI and is survived by his sister Joan (Roger) Stephenson of West Bend, WI. Stephen...
Jack Thomas
Nov 22, 2016
Cottage Grove - Jackie Douglas Thomas, age 78, passed away on November 22, 2016, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Corrine Thomas, who shared 48 years together. Those who knew Jack described him as positive, fun-loving, and kind. He grew up in Viola, WI and attended Viola High School. He was one of seven children born...
Kathy Harris
Nov 22, 2016
Sun Prairie Kathleen "Kathy" Harris, age 74 of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born July 4, 1942 in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, daughter to Francis and Bernadette (Meier) Lockwood. Kathy enjoyed spending time with her family and loved family gatherings. Kathy is survived by her children; Jamie Ives, Nicky Ives...
Ruth Bakken
Nov 21, 2016
Stoughton - Ruth K. Bakken, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Skaalen Nursing Home. She was born on March 27, 1924 in Edgerton, Wisc., the daughter of Martin and Emilie (Venske) Lengel. She married Richard Bakken on February 3, 1946 in Edgerton. Ruth and Richard raised two sons Thomas and Allan. Together they ran...
William Cudlipp
Nov 21, 2016
MADISON William Samuel Cudlipp III, of Madison, WI, passed away on November 21, 2016, two days after celebrating his 76th birthday. Bill died after a brief illness at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born in Richmond, VA, on November 19, 1940, the son of William Samuel Cudlipp Jr. and Ruth Yeamans Cudlipp. Bill was a brilliant student,...
Thomas Garber
Nov 20, 2016
Waynesburg, PA - Thomas Lee Garber, age 51 passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born on December 6, 1964 in San Diego, CA, the son of James H. and Janice (Calvert) Garber. He resided in Waynesburg, PA most of his life. He was an avid Steeler and Nascar fan. He was a member of...
Dolores Hurlburt
Nov 20, 2016
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Tammy Reda
Nov 20, 2016
WAUNAKEE/DEFOREST-Tammy Jo Reda, age 57, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 20, 2016 after a three year battle with cancer. Tammy was born in Madison on April 12, 1959. Tammy was a person who truly sought the positives in life and lived each day to the fullest. It didn't matter what kind of day it...
Vaughn Bremer
Nov 19, 2016
FITCHBURG- Vaughn J. Bremer, Sr., age 82, of Fitchburg passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1934 in Madison, the son of John and Gladys Bremer. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Preston on June 18, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. Vaughn graduated from East High School and attended...
James Sommers
Nov 18, 2016
Layfaette, IN - James L. "Jim" Sommers, age 50, died peacefully on November 18, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital after a brief illness with an aggressive respiratory disease. He was born on January 10, 1966, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin and Ronna (Smith) Sommers. Our friend had a love for a good party, the outdoors, playing...
Eileen Bolstad
Nov 18, 2016
Madison - Eileen G. Bolstad, age 90, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Oakwood Village West in Madison. She was born on November 20, 1925 to Nels and Anna (Knutzen) Andersen in Dunlap, Iowa. Eileen was united in marriage to Ingman Olaf Bolstad on December 21, 1946. She was a resident of Madison for the past...
Rollin Wirts
Nov 18, 2016
Madison/Poynette- Rollin H. Wirts, age 55, passed away at Belmont Nursing Home under the care of Agrace Hospice Care on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Madison. He was born on April 4, 1961, in Madison, the son of Edwin and Lois Wirts. He attended school in Poynette. He lived in Waupun, Denver, Colorado, and Madison. He enjoyed traveling,...
Joseph Md
Nov 18, 2016
Kepecs MD, Joseph G. Madison: Joseph G. Kepecs MD, age 104, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 18, 2016. Please share a memory. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-8406
Dornis Morin Jr.
Nov 17, 2016
Madison - Dornis C. "Bud" Morin Jr, age 93 passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1923 in Bad Axe, Michigan, the son of Dornis C. Sr and Mary Edith (Dunster). In 1941, Bud graduated from Thomas M. Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan. Bud...
Lila Lightfoot
Nov 16, 2016
Shorewood Hills - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lila Smith Lightfoot after a long illness that she bore with strength and dignity. Born April 7, 1926, in Newburgh, NY, to Dora (Bowerman) and James A. Smith, Lila was the younger sister of James Jr. and Edith (Maxwell). Lila was educated as a...
Louis Zelzer
Nov 16, 2016
Madison - Louis Fred Zelzer, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on August 29, 1920 in Green Bay, the son of Louis Frank and Della (Busse) Zelzer. Louis served in the Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Paeps on December 10, 1945, in...
James Currie
Nov 16, 2016
Madison - James Currie, age 76 passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. God summoned His faithful child to rest. Our hearts yearn for his return, but we humbly accept God's will. James Currie was born on April 10, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Elbert Lee Currie and Rosie Lee Mitchell. James worked for the State...
Gabriella Cortes
Nov 14, 2016
We share this with great sorrow, but we also want to celebrate our precious baby girl, Gabriella Cortes' life. Our beautiful daughter was born, November 14th at 3:01am and went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 5:01am. We are grateful for the time we had with her and for all of our family and...
Christine Ponath
Nov 14, 2016
Sun Prairie - Christine Ann (Flouro) Ponath, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. She was born December 19, 1943 in Beaver Dam to Edward and Genevieve (Bennett) Flouro. On September 3, 1960, Christine was united in marriage to Paul Ponath in Horicon, before settling in Sun Prairie in 1968. Christine worked as a manager for...
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