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.
Virginia Wilson
Aug 30, 2016
MADISON- Virginia C. Wilson, 100, died peacefully, in her sleep, at her home, August 30, 2016. Born July 11, 1916 Frederick, Maryland, an only child. Moved with her family to Philadelphia age 12. Graduated from Germantown High School, 1934. Worked at a Germantown Ave. bank (still operating in the same stone building) while living at home until her...
Robert Waldo
Aug 30, 2016
Madison - Robert "Bob" L. Waldo, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, with family at his side. He was born on September 1, 1923, the youngest child of Elmer and Edith (Senter) Waldo, and grew up in Pittsville, WI. On June 4, 1947, Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elaine...
James Burt Sr.
Aug 30, 2016
Middleton - Early Tuesday morning, August 30, 2016, James Byron Burt Sr. (Jim) passed away in Middleton next to his beloved wife, Susan. He was born to Dr. Byron and Alcea Burt on November 10, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in Evanston, Illinois until high school when his family relocated to Wilmette, Illinois. Jim attended New...
Eileen Loftus
Aug 29, 2016
Sun Prairie - Eileen B. Loftus, age 86 passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. She was born on December 29, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of John G. and Mary I. (Mitten) Brophy. Eileen graduated from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee with a degree in teaching, she then moved to Sun Prairie, where her career began...
Clara Carey
Aug 27, 2016
Clara L. Carey, of Madison, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2016. She was born September 21, 1930 in Wonewoc, WI to Naaman and Lydia Small. Clara graduated from Hillsboro High. She worked at Rennebohms 20+ years, Burger King 25+ years, and Liz Waters. Her hobbies included gardening, baking, reading, sewing, and travel. The first thing people noticed...
Susan Bovre
Aug 25, 2016
Stoughton- Susan "Suzi" A. Bovre, ae 63, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at her home. She was born in Green Bay on August 31, 1952, the daughter of John and Barbara Shaw. Suzi graduated from Madison West High School in 1970. She attended UW-Whitewater. Suzi worked for Stoughton area banks for over 20 years, retiring in...
Dean Connors
Aug 25, 2016
MADISON- Dean Connors died August 25th, 2016. Dean was born in Hurley, Wisconsin on July 30, 1926, the second of three sons of Harold and Velma Connors. Dean's parents were both teachers who gave Dean a lasting lesson in the importance of life-long education. Dean attended public schools in Hurley, and then entered the University of Wisconsin at...
Chelsea Stahlke
Aug 24, 2016
FITCHBURG Chelsea Elizabeth-Anne Stahlke passed away suddenly while in Breckenridge, CO. She truly became our angel on Aug. 24th, 2016 after a long battle with an eating disorder. Chelsea was a strong advocate for the eating disorder community, and along with being an organ donor, she has helped countless lives while finding her way through this world. Chelsea's...
Sage Streck
Aug 24, 2016
The LORD mercifully took Sage Lorinne (Miodov) Streck after finishing her heroic 34 year-long fight with cystic fibrosis on August 24, 2016. She received her B.A. in English Literature, History, and Humanities from Valparaiso University's Honor College, Christ College in Indiana May 2004 where she met the love of her life, Jeremiah (Jerry) Streck. They were joined in...
Virgil Martinson
Aug 23, 2016
Stoughton- Virgil Martinson, child of God, died peacefully on August 23, 2016 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. He was born August 20, 1922 on a farm near Colfax, Wisconsin to Oscar and Josephine (Sorenson) Martinson. He attended rural schools and lettered in four sports at Colfax High School, graduating in 1941. That fall, he enrolled at UW-Platteville...
Theresa Ziegler
Aug 23, 2016
WAUNAKEE-Theresa Maly Ziegler, age 87, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on September 22, 1928,in the Town of Dane to Hubert and Elizabeth ( Statz) Maly. She married Marvin Ziegler on May 1, 1948, at St. Martin's Church in Martinsville. They lived the first eight years of their marriage on the Ziegler...
Roger Schrantz
Aug 22, 2016
Madison / Chicago - Roger Schrantz died peacefully on August 22, 2016 in his Chicago-area independent living home due to heart condition complications. After four years of anticipation, he is joining his wife Peggy in eternal life. He was born on December 15, 1933 in a farmhouse in rural Slayton, Minnesota. He grew up in local Slayton schools,...
Calvin Guralski
Aug 22, 2016
Sun Prairie- After months of battling cancer, Calvin "Cal" Gerard Guralski died suddenly on August 22, 2016 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI with his family at his side. Calvin was born on August 22, 1956 in Manitowoc, WI and lived in Clover, WI on the outskirts of Manitowoc. He attended Manitowoc Public Schools graduating Manitowoc Lincoln in...
Donna Meier
Aug 21, 2016
Donna Marie "Bres" Meier died on August 21, 2016 at Sebring Memory Care from failing health due to dementia. The only girl and oldest child of three, Donna was born in Waukon, Iowa to Clement and Ella (Phelan) Bresnahan on May 8, 1931. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Prairie du Chien and promptly moved to...
Mary Powers
Aug 20, 2016
In honoring Mary's wishes there will be no obituary or services. Please feel free to leave a tribute for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711 Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 608-837-9054
Eleanor Peabody
Aug 20, 2016
Eleanor Jeanette Peabody was born sleeping at 4:05am on August 20, 2016 at Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI. We held onto your tiny body as long as we could, and in the future we will meet your soul. Play with the angels, my sweet Ellie. Survived by her loving family, parents Joseph and Hayley Peabody, sister Beatrice "Bea", maternal...
Robert Whitlock
Aug 20, 2016
Robert Howard Whitlock came into this world February 2nd, 1964 - a brilliant light, creative, engaged, and always engaging. He loved music, art, and he loved being with people. He was that rare soul who, no matter where he was in the world, a stranger by morning might well be a friend by the end of the day....
Nicholas Reding
Aug 19, 2016
Please follow this link to Nicholas's obituary: http://www.informedchoicefunerals.com/obituary/157441/obit/
Lorraine French
Aug 19, 2016
Lifelong Waunakee resident, Lorraine French, 94, passed away with her daughters at her side. Lorraine was our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. There was rarely an occasion in our family that mom did not attend. She was there with her loving smile for every holiday, every birthday, every graduation, every occasion that we celebrated. The kids always...
Jack Servi
Aug 19, 2016
Jack Paul Servi, age 16, passed away on August 19, 2016. He was born March 23, 2000, in Milwaukee, WI, son of Jon and Michelle ( Boettcher) Servi. Jack in the fall would have been entering his junior year at Sun Prairie High School. He was the beloved son to Jon (Jackie) Servi and Michelle Servi; loving brother...
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