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.
Judy Roberts
Dec 22, 2016
MADISON - Judy A. Roberts, age 66, passed away on December 22, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, Wisconsin, with her loving daughter and a dear friend at her side. Judy was born on June 29, 1950 in Kansas City, Mo to Frank J. and Joanne (O'Brien) Roberts. As a young child, the family moved to Medford, WI...
Gerald Killerlain
Dec 21, 2016
Madison/Poynette - Gerald f. "Jerry" Killerlain, age 86 passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 15, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Pearl (West) Killerlain. As the years went on Jerry's nickname slowly changed to what many of you know him as "Killer"....
Irene Katele
Dec 20, 2016
MADISON -Irene B. Katele died peacefully of metastatic ovarian cancer at her home on December 20, 2016, surrounded in love by her family and friends. Irene was in the compassionate care of Agrace home hospice for six weeks. She had been diagnosed with stage IIIc ovarian cancer in October, 2008. Irene was 58 years old. Irene was a...
Donn Md
Dec 20, 2016
Madison Donn D'Alessio, age 82, of Madison, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Julie Hayward; three sons, David (Traci), Mark (Kristen), and Greg; two stepdaughters, Anne Latowsky (David Rohrbacher) and Claire Latowsky; and six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. The family is grateful to Agrace HospiceCare and to Dr. Joshua...
Helen Maasch
Dec 20, 2016
Maasch, Helen, 84 With her typical combination of strength and grace, Helen D. Maasch passed peacefully on December 20, 2016 as she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Helen was born in Oconomowoc, WI on October 24, 1932, the daughter of Ambrose Errol and Eleanor (Sholes) Dowd. On June 12, 1952, she married Dr. Rodney Maasch at...
Thomas Murphy
Dec 20, 2016
Madison - Thomas H. Murphy passed away, peacefully, at Sebring Assisted Living on December 20, 2016. Tom was born in Eau Claire, WI on June 13, 1926, to Thomas and Amy (nee Walsh) Murphy. He attended St. Patrick's High School before being drafted to serve in the Second World War. After serving in the Navy, Tom attended the...
Marjorie Campbell
Dec 20, 2016
MADISON Marjorie Campbell passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the age of 90. Please share your memories of Marjorie. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Elizabeth Kandziora
Dec 19, 2016
MADISON Elizabeth" Betty" our beautiful mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and friend joined her lifelong love Daniel, in eternal life on December 19, 2016. During WWII, they met through cousins first as pen pals, then became sweethearts. Time with family, friends, dancing, roller-skating, and horseback riding were their favorite pastimes as they fell in love and began life together....
Miriam Fey
Dec 19, 2016
Waunakee - Our beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, colleague, and teacher finally lost her battle to cancer after multiple years of resilience to various forms of the disease. Miriam Fey, age 60, passed away on Monday, December 19 in the loving arms of family. She was born on August 3, 1956, the daughter of Shirley and Duane Lysne....
Florence Quinn
Dec 19, 2016
Florence A. Quinn, 98, died Monday, December 19, 2016. Born to Albert and Bertha (Genske) Vinje in 1918 in McFarland, Wisconsin, she was the youngest of five and the last to leave her parents' home. Her father, needing help on the farm, made her his "hired hand" and she spent much of her youth working the fields and...
Renate Metz
Dec 18, 2016
Madison- Renate A Metz passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 93 on December 18, 2016. Renate Alexandra Suzanne Metz, nee Kulenkampff was born on August 16, 1923 in Bremen, Germany to Johannes and Frida (Lauenstein) Kulenkampff. She was born 15 minutes earlier than her twin brother Jochen Kulenkampff. She would never let him forget...
Thelma Espeseth
Dec 18, 2016
MADISON - Thelma Louella Espeseth, age 93, originally of Decorah, IA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18th, 2016, at Heritage Monona, Monona, WI. She was born on March 8, 1923, the daughter of Adolph and Bertine (Bertha) Severide. She married the love of her life, Earl A. Espeseth, also of Decorah, IA., and joined him in Madison...
H.Robert Esser
Dec 18, 2016
MADISON--Hilmore Robert "Bob" Esser, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Dane on July 23, 1923, the son of the late Hilmore and Elma (Reppen) Esser. Bob is a veteran, having served in World War II in the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, Company F. He was...
Nancy Bach
Dec 18, 2016
Madison--Nancy Jane Crabb Bach, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home on December 18, 2016. A proud resident of Madison, Nancy was born February 4, 1928 to Robert Lloyd and Elsie Betts Crabb. From her mother she inherited a love of books and reading and from her father a keen enjoyment of argument. Nancy married John Lee...
Anthony Stracka
Dec 17, 2016
Madison - Anthony "Tony" J. Stracka passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born on January 24, 1932 to Anton and Katherine (Bauer) Stracka in Hartford. After graduating from Hartford High School in 1950, Tony went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Madison, where he received a...
Walter Gojmerac
Dec 17, 2016
MADISON--Walter L. Gojmerac, age 91, died on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at BrightStar Senior Living in Madison. He was born April 8, 1925, in Rib Lake, WI, son of George and Mary (Yarnovich) Gojmerac. After graduating from Rib Lake High School in 1943, Walter joined the U.S. Marine Corps and took part in the Battles of Saipan and...
Mary Kruchten
Dec 17, 2016
Mazomanie- Mary Kruchten, age 63, passed away on Saturday, December 17th at St Mary's hospital, with her family surrounding her. Mary was born on March 9th, 1953, in Columbus daughter of Eugene and Mary Lou (Underdahl) Bittner. She graduated from West High School in 1971. In 1972, she married Paul Kruchten at Bethel Church in Madison. She attended...
Sharon Elder
Dec 16, 2016
Sun Prairie - Sharon L. Elder, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016, at Madison, Heights in Madison. She was born on January 13, 1934, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Mullen) Neudorff. Sharon was united in marriage to David D. Elder. She is survived by her husband, David D. Elder; two...
Thelma Wrobbel
Dec 16, 2016
Madison - Thelma Marilyn Ewert Wrobbel, age 83, passed into God's care on December 16, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Thelma was born on March 8, 1933 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Mildred (Saunders) and Paul Ewert. At age six, the family moved to Bensenville, IL where Thelma has fond memories of time spent with the Bensenville...
Leona Berg
Dec 16, 2016
Stoughton- Leona L. Berg, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 16, 2016. She was born in Chicago on January 7, 1918, the daughter of Albert and Hattie Otto. On May 7, 1938 Leona married Gordon Berg. Leona was very active in many churches and bible study groups throughout her life, for the last...
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