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.
Elizabeth Daub
Jul 24, 2016
Elizabeth 'Liba' Sullivan Daub of Madison passed away on July 24, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born on Sept. 3, 1925 in Shanghai, China to the late Philip and Bess (Lipscomb) Sullivan. Liba spent much of her childhood in Shanghai where her father was an economics professor at St. John's University. Due to the occupation...
Seymour Abrahamson
Jul 23, 2016
Madison, Wisconsin SEYMOUR ABRAHAMSON, Professor Emeritus of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin -Madison died in Madison on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born in New York City on November 28, 1927. His parents were Benjamin Abrahamson and Molly Finklestein Abrahamson. Dr. Abrahamson graduated from Weequahic High School (Newark, New Jersey), Rutgers University-Newark (Phi Beta Kappa), and...
Ronald Williams
Jul 22, 2016
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Paul Murdoch
Jul 21, 2016
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Rollin Kong
Jul 21, 2016
Cambria - Rollin (Rollie) Lyle Kong 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 21st,2016 in Madison, Wi Rollie was born September 28, 1951 to Barbara, and Lyle (Boyd) Kong. He was a loving man with a heart of gold. Rollie was a talented musician who dominated any drum set he sat at. Rollie could play any instrument put in...
Edward Forbes
Jul 21, 2016
Edward Francis Forbes , Jr. left this world for bigger and better things, surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Ed was the oldest son of Edward and Catherine Forbes. He was a lifelong Madison resident, graduating from Central High School in 1951. His love of sports started at an early age and Ed excelled in...
Mary Jordan
Jul 21, 2016
Mary Lou Jordan, 55, of Madison, passed away on July 21, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on June 16, 1961 in Madison, the daughter of Michael and Patricia Jordan of Verona, WI. She was in a long term relationship with Scott Littel. She graduated from Verona High in 1978. Mary was a fitness enthusiast and...
Anthony Ponti
Jul 20, 2016
Stoughton - Anthony "Tony" Michael Ponti, age 44, who died unexpectedly on July 20, 2016, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Tony was born on March 30, 1972 to Don and Monika (Ziegler) Ponti. He grew up loving the water, boating and fishing. He excelled in athletics (wrestling and football). He graduated from Stoughton High...
Helen Talbot
Jul 20, 2016
Melbourne, FL/ Sun Prairie Helen Marie Talbot, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on her birthday, July 20, 2016. She was born on July 20, 1922, in Earlham, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Eva (Secrest) Marston. Helen was united in marriage to Henry Peter Talbot on November 5, 1956. Together they raised one son,...
Julia Declark
Jul 20, 2016
Kingsford, Michigan / Waunakee - Julia M. DeClark, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Homestead Living in Waunakee. She was born Sept. 30, 1924 in Bessemer, MI., the daughter of the late Matt and Velma Puranen. Julia is a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, MI., and also a graduate of...
Naomi Cook
Jul 18, 2016
Fitchburg - Naomi Lenore Cook, age 83 passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. Funeral services are pending at this time. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison 608-249-6666
Eugene Schroeder
Jul 18, 2016
Schroeder, Eugene "Pete" A loving father and husband, Eugene "Pete" Schroeder passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 64 years old. Pete was born April 10th, 1952, in Mauston, WI, to Eugene Peterson and Donnis Schenkat. The eldest child, Pete grew...
Robert Jacobson
Jul 18, 2016
Robert L. (Jake) Jacobson, 92, of Stoughton entered his heavenly home peacefully on July 18, 2016 at Sienna Meadows Care Facility in Oregon, WI. Bob was born March 21, 1924 to Louis and Charlotte Jacobson in Edgerton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942 after which he enlisted in the army for the WWII campaign. Following the...
Willard Doerfert
Jul 17, 2016
Sun Prairie - Willard Doerfert, age 95, died on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Brookdale in Sun Prairie. He was born on June 20, 1921 in Hartford, WI the son of Felix and Alma (Lenz) Doerfert. Willard married Anna Mae Heberlein on July 6, 1946 in Horicon. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage. She preceded him in death...
Dr. Ntantala-Jordan
Jul 17, 2016
Dr. Phyllis P. Ntantala-Jordan, maiden name Priscilla Phyllis Ntantala, was born into a relatively privileged Transkei family in the 1920. Her father, George Govan Ntantala was a prosperous farmer who served on the Transkei General Council, iBhunga. Her mother, Ida Balfour, was a descendant of the earliest African Christian community, founded by the prophet Ntsikana during the second...
Kathryn Udelhofen-Clark
Jul 16, 2016
Madison Kathryn 'Katie' Susan Udelhofen-Clark, age 32, died peacefully in the company of family on Saturday, July 16 in her parents' home in Madison. Born in Madison on April 28, 1984, Katie grew up in Fitchburg and attended Verona schools where she excelled in vocal music and drama. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University...
William Swenson
Jul 16, 2016
MADISON Bill Swenson passed away on Saturday July 16, 2016 at his home in Madison following a brief illness. He was 64 years old. Bill was born on January 31, 1952 in Stoughton, WI to William and Dorsay (Dybevik) Swenson. He married Cheri Anderson at their Madison home on June 6, 1981. They had one son, Eric Swenson....
James Schulz
Jul 16, 2016
Madison - Beloved husband, father, friend, and physician James Trotter Schulz (Jim) passed on peacefully Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital where he spent much of his professional life as a General Surgeon. Throughout the days prior to his death, he was surrounded by friends, family, and former colleagues. Jim was born October 21, 1929...
Bernard Dds
Jul 16, 2016
Jaeger DDS, Bernard O. Madison: Bernard O. Jaeger, DDS, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Bernard lived a long and inspired life. He enjoyed helping his patients and made sure their smiles were both functional and beautiful. He got great satisfaction knowing that he made someone feel better and relieved their pain. Bernard shared...
Susan Connors
Jul 15, 2016
Surrounded by her family, Susan Elsa Connors died peacefully on Friday, July 15. Susan was a devoted mother and wife, a thoughtful social worker, therapist, teacher and a compassionate and generous confidante to countless friends and relatives. Susan dedicated her life to helping others, and everyone who met Susan loved her. Her intellect and curiosity was matched only...
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