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.
Vaughn Bremer
Nov 19, 2016
FITCHBURG- Vaughn J. Bremer, Sr., age 82, of Fitchburg passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1934 in Madison, the son of John and Gladys Bremer. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Preston on June 18, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. Vaughn graduated from East High School and attended...
James Sommers
Nov 18, 2016
Layfaette, IN - James L. "Jim" Sommers, age 50, died peacefully on November 18, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital after a brief illness with an aggressive respiratory disease. He was born on January 10, 1966, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin and Ronna (Smith) Sommers. Our friend had a love for a good party, the outdoors, playing...
Eileen Bolstad
Nov 18, 2016
Madison - Eileen G. Bolstad, age 90, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Oakwood Village West in Madison. She was born on November 20, 1925 to Nels and Anna (Knutzen) Andersen in Dunlap, Iowa. Eileen was united in marriage to Ingman Olaf Bolstad on December 21, 1946. She was a resident of Madison for the past...
Rollin Wirts
Nov 18, 2016
Madison/Poynette- Rollin H. Wirts, age 55, passed away at Belmont Nursing Home under the care of Agrace Hospice Care on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Madison. He was born on April 4, 1961, in Madison, the son of Edwin and Lois Wirts. He attended school in Poynette. He lived in Waupun, Denver, Colorado, and Madison. He enjoyed traveling,...
Joseph Md
Nov 18, 2016
Kepecs MD, Joseph G. Madison: Joseph G. Kepecs MD, age 104, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 18, 2016. Please share a memory. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-8406
Dornis Morin Jr.
Nov 17, 2016
Madison - Dornis C. "Bud" Morin Jr, age 93 passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1923 in Bad Axe, Michigan, the son of Dornis C. Sr and Mary Edith (Dunster). In 1941, Bud graduated from Thomas M. Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan. Bud...
Lila Lightfoot
Nov 16, 2016
Shorewood Hills - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lila Smith Lightfoot after a long illness that she bore with strength and dignity. Born April 7, 1926, in Newburgh, NY, to Dora (Bowerman) and James A. Smith, Lila was the younger sister of James Jr. and Edith (Maxwell). Lila was educated as a...
Louis Zelzer
Nov 16, 2016
Madison - Louis Fred Zelzer, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on August 29, 1920 in Green Bay, the son of Louis Frank and Della (Busse) Zelzer. Louis served in the Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Paeps on December 10, 1945, in...
James Currie
Nov 16, 2016
Madison - James Currie, age 76 passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. God summoned His faithful child to rest. Our hearts yearn for his return, but we humbly accept God's will. James Currie was born on April 10, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Elbert Lee Currie and Rosie Lee Mitchell. James worked for the State...
Gabriella Cortes
Nov 14, 2016
We share this with great sorrow, but we also want to celebrate our precious baby girl, Gabriella Cortes' life. Our beautiful daughter was born, November 14th at 3:01am and went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 5:01am. We are grateful for the time we had with her and for all of our family and...
Christine Ponath
Nov 14, 2016
Sun Prairie - Christine Ann (Flouro) Ponath, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. She was born December 19, 1943 in Beaver Dam to Edward and Genevieve (Bennett) Flouro. On September 3, 1960, Christine was united in marriage to Paul Ponath in Horicon, before settling in Sun Prairie in 1968. Christine worked as a manager for...
Janetta Pullum
Nov 13, 2016
Janetta Fannie Pullum Bell was the eldest of four siblings; one sister, Marion Hambric who preceded her in death and two brothers, Donald Hambric and Jerry Rice, who also, preceded her in death. She was born on March 28, 1949 to the union of James Pullum and Geraldine Gay Pullum Hambric, who both preceded her in death. She...
Crystal Metzler
Nov 13, 2016
Private Services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
William Morschauser
Nov 11, 2016
MADISON William Morschauser, age 73, of Madison passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Bill was born in Madison on May 16, 1943 to Bertha Sabroff and Peter Morschauser. He attended Central High school in Madison. Bill worked for the Madison VA Hospital for over 30 years. He loved his family, his...
Floyd Schmidt
Nov 11, 2016
Floyd Erwin Schmidt, age 92 of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2016. He was born August 29, 1924, at home in Watertown. Floyd was the oldest son of Erwin E. and Stella (Gritzner) Schmidt. He was united in marriage to his love at first sight, Dolores M. Gaugert on September 25, 1948...
Donald Grubb
Nov 11, 2016
WAUNAKEE-Donald M. Grubb, age 87, died at 9:00 p.m. on November 11, 2016 after a fast battle with cancer. He was born on January 6, 1929 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Maurice and Charlene (Metcalf) Grubb. Don graduated from Madison Central High School in 1946, from the University of Wisconsin in 1952, and with a Masters Degree...
Gertrude Ogren
Nov 10, 2016
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Beverly Pharo
Nov 10, 2016
MADISON Beverly J. (Horton) Pharo passed away peacefully Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home following a short illness. She was born on May 2, 1929 to Charles and Lona (Crawford) Horton. Beverly grew up in the "Bush" in Madison along with 13 siblings. On November 20, 1948 Bev married Howard Pharo. He preceded her in death in 2003....
Dorothy Annen
Nov 9, 2016
Madison - Dorothy A. Annen, age 87, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in Agrace hospice care at Oakwood Village, after courageously confronting numerous health issues. She was a lifelong resident of Madison, born July 14, 1929 to parents Earl and Ghea Burwell, who along with her brother Donald (Gus) Burwell,...
Philip Rotar
Nov 9, 2016
Philip Joseph Rotar age 77 passed away at UW Hospital on Wednesday evening November 9th 2016. He was born in a log cabin in Lugerville, WI on March 22nd 1939 to Stanley and Catherine Rotar. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Katherine (Schossow), sons Timothy (Regina) Madison, Daniel (Sandra) Milwaukee, and daughter Janet of...
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