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.
Stephen Kronzer
Oct 4, 2016
Portage - Stephen H. Kronzer, age 71, passed away on October 4, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare from lung cancer. He was born on June 13, 1945 to Bernard and Nathalie (Sinkler) Kronzer in Two Rivers. Stephen received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and went on to obtain a master's degree from UW Oshkosh....
Donald Ward
Oct 4, 2016
Donald Joseph Ward, Sr., age 80, of Colorado Springs passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Colorado Springs. He was born on November 14, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Roy A. Ward and Julia Nadeau Ward. Don had degrees from University of Wisconsin and Michigan State University. He also had a master's degree from Southern...
Maxwell Cobb
Oct 4, 2016
Sun Prairie - Maxwell C. "Max" Cobb, age 90, died peacefully at his home in Sun Prairie on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. He was born on March 17, 1926 in Middletown, OH to Stanley and Gladys (Combs) Cobb. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1944. Max married the love of his life, Mary Joan on July 15,...
Irving Handelsman
Oct 4, 2016
MADISON Irving Handelsman, 96, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Irv was born in New York City on April 2, 1920 to the late Henry and Sadie (Abrams) Handelsman. He served in WW II in the US Navy Coast Guard, received a bachelor's degree from City College and a doctorate from Columbia University. After working at the Veteran's Administration,...
Elizabeth Reuschlein
Oct 4, 2016
Reuschlein, Elizabeth G. Madison: Elizabeth (Beth) Ginevra Reuschlein, who worked tirelessly in retirement for the cause of the mentally ill, died Oct. 4, 2016, in Madison. She was 94 years old. Born in Huntington, W. Va. to George L. and Elva I. Young Starr on Sept. 25, 1922, she grew up in Hubball, Huntington and Charleston, W. Va....
Allan Coffey
Oct 4, 2016
Madison - Allan A. Coffey, age 74 passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 11, 1942 in Madison, the son of Mayro and Marion (Savvie) Coffey. On September 20, 1960, Allan was united in marriage to his lifelong love, Judith Jacobson. Allan worked for over 32 years as a...
Dorothy Pringle
Oct 3, 2016
Madison - Dorothy Jutton Pringle, a University of Wisconsin-Madison nutritional sciences professor and a pioneer of independent dietetic practice, died on Monday, Oct. 3 at Oakwood Village University Woods. She was 97 years old. Born in Evanston, Ill., Dorothy was the youngest of three daughters of Lee Jutton, a civil engineer, and Mary Busey Jutton, an opera singer....
Lorraine Durose
Oct 3, 2016
Madison - Lorraine Homan DuRose, age 95, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Oakwood West. She was born on October 25, 1920 to August and Anna (Lange) Homan in Waterloo. Lorraine attended St. John Lutheran School and Waterloo High School. She had a long career working for the State of Wisconsin for over 50 years, until...
Ethel Ballweg
Oct 2, 2016
WAUNAKEE-Ethel A. Ballweg, age 102, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at Sienna Crest in Waunakee. She was born on July 22, 1914, to William and Josephine (Kalscheur) Maly in Ashton. She married Alfred M. Ballweg on Nov 7, 1940, and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1995. She farmed most of her life in...
Liliana Birukova
Oct 1, 2016
Liliana Birukova, age 87, died peacefully on Saturday, October 1st, 2016, in her home in Madison, WI, in the arms of her loving daughter. Liliana was born on September 17th, 1929, in Moscow, Russia, the daughter of Boris and Vera Birukov (Rosovsky). Liliana is an alumna of the Moscow Aviation Institute, National Research University. Liliana married Dr. Alexander...
Chong Vang
Sep 30, 2016
Chong Cha Vang, age 51, of Madison, died on Friday, September 30, 2016, at UW Health Hospital. He was born in Laos on November 10, 1964, the son of Naotou Vang and Chia Vue. Chong Cha is survived by 5 children: Mary Vang, Jane Vang, Nancy Vang, TouLue Vang and Molly Vang; 4 step children: Sor Xiong, Richard...
Edith Hernan
Sep 30, 2016
Madison - Edith Marian Hernan, age 96, passed away after a short illness on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. Edith was born to George and Elizabeth Dawes on April 10, 1920 in La Crosse. After graduating from Logan High School, she attended La Crosse State Teachers College where she received her teaching degree. Her first teaching...
Jeffrey Swihart
Sep 30, 2016
SCHOFIELD, WI-Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Swihart, age 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the UW-Madison Hospital while his mother, Diana, was holding his hand. Jeff was born January 12, 1959 in Sturgis, Michigan to Carl and Diana (nee Wilson) Swihart. Jeff was a graduate of Sturgis High School, Class of 1977. Jeff had made his...
Ilene Farr
Sep 29, 2016
Indianapolis, IN - Ilene Farr, 91, formerly of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully September 29, 2016 in Indianapolis, IN. Services will take place on October 8 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 AM prior to a prayer service at 11:00 AM. Pastor Sheryl Erickson, from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will officiate....
Rachel Andrewjeski
Sep 28, 2016
Rachel C. Andrewjeski, age 93, of Waunakee, died peacefully at home on Wed. Sept. 28, 2016. She was born on May 30, 1923 in Roxbury, WI to Leonard and Lydia (Breunig) Endres. She worked at Nolans Caf�, Badger Ammunition Plant and Celon. She married John J. Andrewjeski on May 20, 1947 at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Roxbury....
Bernice Sherman
Sep 28, 2016
Sun Prairie Bernice Ella Sherman, age 94 of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Bernice was the daughter of George and Esther (Gherke) Yohn. She was born at home in Columbia County and delivered by her father on July 7, 1922. On February 26, 1949, she was united in marriage to...
Allen Einerson
Sep 27, 2016
MADISON - Allen R. Einerson, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday Sept. 27, 2016. A private memorial service will be held. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Elizabeth Cornell
Sep 27, 2016
Stoughton- Elizabeth Cornell passed away at 88 years young on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Oregon Manor surrounded by her loving family. Liz was born on December 24, 1927, the first of 12 children to Oscar and Marie Swenson of Stoughton. She worked at Schultz Brothers variety store for 26 years before retiring to spend time with her...
Barbara Brown
Sep 27, 2016
MIDDLETON-Barbara (Bobbie) Illingworth Brown died on September 27, 2016 in Madison Wisconsin after a short illness. Bobbie was born in Hartford CT on May 12, 1924 to Stanley and Dorothy Illingworth. She graduated (summa cum laude) from Smith College in 1946 and received a PhD in Biochemistry from Yale University in 1950. She moved to St. Louis and...
Michael Rein
Sep 27, 2016
McFarland/Appleton - Michael "Mick" Rein lost his battle on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at the age of 58. He endured more than any person should have to and lived his life with grace and determination. We will greatly miss his smile, voice, sense of humor, charm, wit, sass, and most of all his advice. He was a very...
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