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.
Florence Kaider
Aug 1, 2016
Kaider, Florence Madison: Florence Kaider, age 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 1, 2016 at Oakwood Village University Woods. She was born November 18, 1932 in Brooklyn NY, and had been a Madison area resident for 50 years. Florence lived a very fulfilling life, and was loved by all that knew her. She is survived...
Allan Bogue
Aug 1, 2016
MADISON Allan George Bogue, 95, died August 1, 2016. He was born May 12, 1921 to George and Eleta Britton Bogue in London, Ontario, Canada. He was a Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison 1964-1991. Bogue's education includes; PhD: Cornell University (1951); MA: University of Western Ontario (1946); and BA: University of Western Ontario (1943). He...
Vivian Thompson
Jul 31, 2016
MONONA - Vivian Grace Thompson, age 86, of Monona passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc, Fitchburg, WI. She was born on July 11, 1930 in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Grace Moldenhauer. She married Lowell O. Thompson on January 16, 1965 in Madison, WI. Survivors include her sons: Loren...
Roger Mott
Jul 30, 2016
Madison - Roger A. Mott, age 83, passed away Saturday, July 30th, 2016 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison, WI 53705 608-238-3434
Isabel Fraust
Jul 30, 2016
Isabel Theresa Fraust was born on March 21, 1921 in Sun Prairie, WI to her parents Anna and Asa Illgen. She grew up in the Sun Prairie area and was one of nine siblings; Olin (Yvonne), Norris (Agnes), Virginia (Adelbert) Schmitz, Arnold (Edna), Lucille (Ted) Knapton, Donald (Roberta "Bobbie"), Roy (Della), and Wayne (Liz). She attended school in...
Richard Myers
Jul 30, 2016
Waunakee/Glen Ellyn, IL. - Richard W. Myers, age 89, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at his home in Waunakee. He was born on December 9, 1926, the son of Charles and Katherine (Jeffers) Myers. Richard graduated from Davenport High School in 1945. He was united in marriage to Clara Fisher on February 12, 1946. Richard worked...
Lily Laper
Jul 30, 2016
Sun Prairie - Lily Helen Laper, age 95, entered eternal life with her Savior July 30, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, following a stroke on July 22, 2016. She was born on April 24, 1921, in New York City, the daughter of Henry and Johanna (Paul) Odin. Lily graduated from Custer High School in 1938 at the...
Donald Kuenzi
Jul 29, 2016
Madison - Donald E. Kuenzi, age 64, died at home on Friday, July 29th, 2016 after a long illness. He was born on April 3rd, 1952 in Madison, the son of Edward W. Kuenzi and Viola A. Andler. He was a graduate of James Madison Memorial High School. He is survived by his mother, Viola Kuenzi; brother, William...
Sandy Volkmann
Jul 29, 2016
Stoughton- Sandy A. Volkmann, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 29, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Waupaca on May 14, 1949 the daughter of Hugh and Sadie Lane. Sandy was a kind and generous person who enjoyed caring for children in her home...
Anne Bruno
Jul 29, 2016
Madison - Anne E. Bruno, age 100 years, 4 months and 10 days, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016, at Oakwood West Nursing Home. Anne was born on March 19, 1916 in the Greenbush neighborhood of Madison, the daughter of Joseph G. and Antoniette Stassi. She married Joseph A. Bruno on June 6, 1936 in Madison....
Irene Rasmussen
Jul 27, 2016
Stoughton- Irene J. (Lovick) Rasmussen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Skaalen Home. She was born on December 17, 1917 in Stoughton, daughter of Andrew and Betsy Lovick. Most of her working years were as a Nurses Aid at the Stoughton Hospital. During World War II Irene was "helping the cause" as a bomb maker...
Dolores Grengg
Jul 27, 2016
"MADISON"Dolores Arnold Grengg passed away July 27, 2016. She was born in 1930 in Chicago, Ill. Dolores married Walter Grengg in Chicago in 1955 and moved to Madison in 1961. She was one of the few "non-traditional" students at the University of Wisconsin, as the mother of children ages one and six. She graduated from the UW-Madison in...
Colette Oxley
Jul 27, 2016
Stoughton- Colette M. Oxley, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Eureka, California on April 21, 1941, the daughter of Otto and Rachel Steinhofer. Colette worked as an office manager for Stoughton Trailers LLC for many years until her retirement in 2006. She...
Anita Kuhner
Jul 27, 2016
Anita Rose Kuhner passed away on July 27, 2016 in Brooklyn WI. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and always loved the symmetry of her residences. She was buried in a family ceremony on August 1, 2016 in Verona, WI. Between her beginning and ending sojourns in the Brooklyns, Anita went around the world and criss-crossed the U.S....
Roger Pohlman
Jul 26, 2016
Madison/Deerfield- Roger W. "George" Pohlman, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Watertown on November 10, 1949, the son of Charles and Helen (Tester) Pohlman. Roger graduated from Deerfield High School in 1967, and from UW-Madison in 1971. Roger lived in Chicago and retired...
June Anderson
Jul 26, 2016
Madison - June Carol Anderson, age 85, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Saint Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on June 15th, 1931 to Gustav and Alvina (Baumbach) Licht. June was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, John Rodger Anderson. She is survived by her...
Alan Derr
Jul 25, 2016
Alan J. Derr died on July 25th, 2016. He was born on August 8th, 1950 to LeRoy and Marion (Feuling) Derr in Columbus, Wisconsin. Alan attended St. John's School for the Deaf in Milwaukee. He lived in Madison for the rest of his life. Alan was known for his quirky sense of humor and his kindness to help...
Daniel Grossberg
Jul 25, 2016
MADISON In the early hours of Monday, July 25th, Daniel Eliot Grossberg died unexpectedly at home, the elder of Drs. Sidney and Josette Grossberg's two sons, brother to Leslie Grossberg, brother-in-law to Judy Kingsbury, and beloved of Linda Muller. Known to us as a gentle, private, and refined person, Daniel had a broad social life, a charming man...
Anne Dewitt
Jul 25, 2016
MADISON/MT. HOREB: Anne Ross DeWitt died July 25, 2016 at home with the aid of Hospice shortly after a severe stroke. She was born at Whitewater, WI, June 12, 1924 to Alta and Otto Reetz. She grew up in Shawano, WI along with her two sisters, Mary and Virginia, where her father was superintendent of schools and mother...
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