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.
Hatheway Brooks
Jan 30, 2017
DODGEVILLE/MADISON- Hatheway "Happy" Brooks, 72, passed away peacefully while asleep at her Madison home on Monday, January 30, 2017. She gave spiritual nourishment to her family, other families, friends, and foster children. Everyone who knew her is heartbroken at this unexpected loss. Her brother, Stuart Brooks, 64, wrote: "She saved so many souls, was so selfless. She loved...
Shirley Eagan
Jan 30, 2017
MADISON-Shirley Elaine Eagan passed away on January 30, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 94. She was born on October 29, 1922 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Rupert (Happy) Denning and Elsa Denning (nee Paske). She married William F. Eagan on March 12, 1949 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. They lived together 61 years in a number...
Roswell Mair
Jan 29, 2017
MAIR, TOM MADISON - Roswell Thomas Mair, age 90, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital ER on Sunday morning January 29, 2017. Earlier Tom enjoyed UW Super Saturday watching the Badgers basketball game and hockey match on the big screen at St. Mary's Care Center, He then became ill and was sick for only a short time....
Jeanne Shuler
Jan 29, 2017
MIDDLETON- Jeanne Wall Shuler, 95, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Brookdale Middleton, Senior Living Facility. She was born on December 14, 1921 in Wausau, WI, the daughter of James J. Wall, Sr. and Frances Fitzpatrick. Jeanne was raised in Wausau and then resided in Madison, WI. She married Elliot E. Shuler in...
Elaine Gjermo
Jan 29, 2017
Stoughton - Elaine B. Gjermo, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at U.W. Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1932 in Minnesota, the daughter of Adolph and Edna Bredesen. Elaine attended and graduated from Stoughton High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her two children. She also enjoyed family gatherings, tending to...
David Bleifield
Jan 29, 2017
David Bleifield left this earthly home on Sunday, January 29, 2017. David had been challenged for years by a strange malady known as "dogjaw". This affliction caused him to tell preposterous tall tales whenever he opened his mouth. When hearing these stories, the typical response was to turn to Dave's wife, Carol, and ask "Is that true?" David's...
Tina Paulson
Jan 29, 2017
Lodi - Tina Marie (Griffith) Paulson, age 40, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. She was born on April 5, 1976 in Madison. Tina graduated from Waunakee High School in 1994. She attended MATC and studied medical coding, graduating in 2000. She worked for Dean Health...
Robert Flood
Jan 28, 2017
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Richard Hartwig
Jan 27, 2017
WAUNAKEE - Richard Hartwig, age 76, of Waunakee, died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at his home with family at his side. Richard was born July 11, 1940, in Madison, the son of Robert and Bernel (Lee) Hartwig. After graduating from Monona Grove High School, Richard married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Firehammer, daughter of Welton and Mathilda,...
Miles Duckert
Jan 27, 2017
Sun Prairie - Miles Dexter Duckert, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1922, in Cottage Grove, to Harold and Mabel (Hoveland) Duckert. Miles was baptized at West Koshkonong and confirmed at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in Cottage Grove, WI. This was his life long affiliation where he married...
Howard Whitlock
Jan 27, 2017
Madison- MADISON-Howard William Whitlock, age 80, passed away on January 27, 2017. He was born on May 2, 1936, to Glenn and Howard Whitlock in Washington, D.C. Howard attended the University of Maryland and received a degree in Chemistry in 1957. He became a graduate student in Organic Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, studying under the supervision...
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,...
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