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.
Frederick Ehrke
Sep 17, 2016
Fred L. Ehrke of Deerfield passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2016, at the VA hospital in Madison. Fred was born on August 26, 1922, in Oakland Township, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Fred W. and Devina Olson Ehrke. Fred married Juanita Rose Robbins on November 2, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Juanita;...
Fay Emden
Sep 17, 2016
Emden, Fay J. Madison: Fay Jerome Emden, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born to Clyde and Lyllyan Emden on December 20, 1925 in Rhinelander, where he spent his youth. He married Joan C. Janssen on August 11, 1962 at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. He acquired 4...
Joseph Chern
Sep 16, 2016
Monona - Joseph Chern, age 94, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on September 16, 2016. He was born April 22, 1922 in St Paul, MN to Russian immigrants, Joseph Xton Chern is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Western Chern, son Andy Chern (Tiffani) and daughters Laura Chern...
Clarence Dwyer
Sep 15, 2016
Middleton - Clarence S. Dwyer, age 71 passed away peacefully at Meriter Hospital on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born on August 13, 1945 in Michigan, the son of Wilbur and Marjorie (Clapper) Dwyer. Clarence thoroughly enjoyed gardening, fishing and watching western movies. He is survived by two sisters-in-law; Kathy Dwyer and Arlene Dwyer and numerous nieces,...
Esther Pleyte
Sep 15, 2016
Madison - Esther Pleyte, a resident of Oakwood Village, passed away Sept. 15, 2016 after almost 100 years of enjoying life. Born in Fond du Lac on Nov. 10, 1916, daughter of the late William and Bessie Miller, Esther spent the first half of her life in Milwaukee, moving to Madison with her family in 1961. Esther's life...
Louise Johnson
Sep 15, 2016
MADISON Louise Clayton Johnson passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at age 93. A full obituary will follow. Please share your memories of Louise. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Kathleen Hoffman
Sep 15, 2016
Stoughton - Kathleen M. Hoffman, age 71, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born on December 7, 1944 in Madison, Wisc., the daughter of Matthias and Blanche (Mills) Wipperfurth. She married Gerald Hoffman on July 25, 1963 in Bristol, Wisconsin. Together Kathleen and Gerald raised four children and took in...
Paul Fleischauer
Sep 15, 2016
Paul Dennis Fleischauer Paul Dennis Fleischauer, age 48, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on September 15, 2016, from esophageal cancer. He was born September 9, 1968, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Dennis Fleischauer and Lynette (Heuer) Raisler. He married his longtime partner Michael James Cole on January 4, 2014, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from the University of...
Barbara Owen
Sep 14, 2016
Barbara Ann Owen, aged 78 years, passed peacefully on September 14th, 2016 in Gages Lake, IL. Barbara was born April 9, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI, the only child of Arnold Ramlow and Melva (Johns) Ramlow. Barbara graduated from the UW-Madison in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority....
Lawrence Shapiro
Sep 14, 2016
COTTAGE GROVE - Lawrence "Larry" Sydney Shapiro was born on May 1st, 1943 to Louis and Florence (nee Zadovnik) Shapiro in Chicago, IL. Larry enjoyed live music, all nature of sports, good food, and politics. Larry was pro-legalization of Marijuana. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his children: Michelle "Shelli" Shapiro (Jerry "JJ"...
Carrie Bezzi
Sep 14, 2016
Carrie L. ( Neumeier) Bezzi, age 32, left this world on September 14, 2016, in peace. She was born in Great Lakes, Illinois on October 25, 1983. Daughter of Donald Neumeier and Cynthia ( Rogers) Gorectke and stepdad Paul. Carrie enjoyed cooking and spending time with family, but her ultimate joy was her son Dontaye, he was her...
William Myrland
Sep 14, 2016
Billy was born on May 12, 1955 in Stoughton, the son of the late Carl Ingauld Myrland and the late Carol Adeline (Koster) Myrland. He now joins in heaven his sister, Rose Ann (Rosie) Ace whom he shared a special bond with as she was his protector and biggest supporter. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
James Nachtigal
Sep 14, 2016
James "Jim" Nachtigal, age 77 of DeForest, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma, on September 14, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1938 in Hillsboro, the son of George and Josephine (Stanek) Nachtigal. James was united in marriage to Patricia Coy on June 18, 1960 in Hillsboro....
Alice Clark
Sep 13, 2016
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Andrea Oakland
Sep 13, 2016
MADISON-Andrea Joy (Lindstrom) Oakland, age 34 passed away in the arms of her husband and parents on September 13 after her valiant battle with scleroderma. She was born in South Weymouth, MA, graduated from Eagan High School in Eagan, MN, got her BA from Lakeland College in Wisconsin. She married her beloved husband Alan on January 20, 2007....
Sharon Aaberg
Sep 13, 2016
Stoughton - Sharon Ann Aaberg, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Janesville. She was born on October 28, 1944 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ralph and Marion (Behling) McMahon. She married Wayne Aaberg on January 27, 1968 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stoughton....
John Teisberg
Sep 12, 2016
John Alfred Teisberg, 83, of Edgerton, WI; McFarland, WI; and Sun City, AZ; passed away comfortably, freed from this world, to be with his Lord and loved ones early in the morning of September 12, 2016. John was born on September 01, 1933 to parents Alfred and Elizabeth nee Anderson Teisberg. Johnny, as he was called in his...
George Bauer
Sep 12, 2016
MADISON - George J. Bauer Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully September 12, 2016. George was born July 29, 1926 in New Ulm, MN to George J. & Barbara A. Bauer. The family settled in Plain WI and he met Dorothy H. Westphal in 1952 and shortly afterwards, George was drafted by the Army and served in the...
Jo Bernhagen
Sep 12, 2016
Jo Ann (Kearney) Bernhagen passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 12, 2016, after her battle with cancer. Jo Ann was born in Madison, Wisc, on August 2, 1932 to Bernard and Helen Kearney. She moved to McFarland in 1941 and while attending school she met the love of her life, Bud Bernhagen, at...
Rosemary Jozefowski
Sep 12, 2016
STOUGHTON-Rosemary "Rosie" Jozefowski ( Lovett) passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the age of 86. She was born on March 5, 1930 in Croydon, England, the daughter of Christopher Lovett and Phoebe Lovett (Smith). Rosemary married Leon B. Jozefowski in London, England, and they were married for 59 years. Rosie was born and raised in Croydon,...
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