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.
Margaret Wipperfurth
Jun 9, 2016
WAUNAKEE-WESTPORT-Margaret "Margie" Wipperfurth, age 76, died suddenly on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at a Madison Hospital. Margie was born in Westport on October 19, 1939, to Roman and Alice (Middleton) Ziegler. She married LeRoy "Tippy" Wipperfurth on July 31, 1958.She was employed for many years with the Middleton/Cross Plains School District in the food service program. She was...
Ralph Lindley Jr.
Jun 8, 2016
Fitchburg - Ralph William Lindley, 83, of Fitchburg, WI., beloved husband of Audrey (Schmidt) Lindley for 63 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved, on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016. Ralph William (Bill) Lindley was born in Chicago, IL on June 26, 1932 to Ralph and Laura (Lingley) Lindley. He joined...
Jordan Manthe
Jun 8, 2016
Jordan David Manthe, age 31, passed away suddenly in his sleep on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was born August 8, 1984, in Madison, son of David and Nancy (Jordan) Manthe. Jordan was a graduate of Waterloo High School, class of 2002, and UW- Lacrosse. After eight years in the restaurant business, Jordan had become the general manager...
Mary Carty
Jun 7, 2016
Sun Prairie Mary Ann Carty, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born on April 5, 1963, in Madison, daughter to Howard and Arlene (Kruse) Chaussee'. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1982, and then attended MATC. On May 23, 1992, she was united in...
Wanda Godshall
Jun 7, 2016
MADISON - Wanda J. Godshall, age 91, of Madison, died on June 7, 2016 at Attic Angel Place Health Center, due to complications from a series of strokes. She was born in LaCrosse on December 18, 1924, the second daughter of George and Grace Hauge, and grew up in the Viroqua area. After living with her grandparents while...
Rick Carrier
Jun 7, 2016
VERONA/MADISON Rick R. Carrier died in the early morning hours of June 7, 2016. Rick was born, the youngest of three, on December 28, 1970 in Madison, to John L. Carrier and Ann C. (Marek) Carpenter. Rick loved running in races around the Madison area during the 1980's. When he was 12 years old he ran the 20...
Elizabeth Sonneland
Jun 6, 2016
MADISON Elizabeth (Bette) Sonneland, age 91, of Madison and Naples, FL, died peacefully on June 6, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. Bette was born at St. Mary's Hospital on July 23, 1924 to Dr. Edwin and Violet Schneiders. She grew up in Maple Bluff on the shores of Lake Mendota. Bette graduated from Madison West...
Lawrence Dewey
Jun 5, 2016
MADISON - Lawrence Corthell Dewey, age 88, passed away June 5, 2016. Born in Pasadena, CA., he was the son of Lawrence E. Dewey and Alice Thompson Dewey. He was the oldest of three children that included brothers Richard T. (Barbara) Dewey and Robert W. (Barbara) Dewey. He served in the Navy as Seaman 1st Class Great Lakes....
David Allwardt
Jun 3, 2016
McFarland- David Lawrence Allwardt, age 62, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at his home. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 4, 1953, the son of Lawrence and Janet (Karlmann) Allwardt. David graduated from McFarland High School in 1971, where he was active in Academy D. In 1983 he received his Bachelor's degree in Theatre...
Sharynn Schloemer
Jun 3, 2016
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
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Delynn Simonis
Jun 3, 2016
McFarland- DeLynn Ann Korfmacher Simonis, age 46, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her home after a battle with Scleroderma. She was born in Madison on April 20, 1970, the daughter of Myron "Mike" and Diane Korfmacher. DeLynn graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1988. She attended Winona State University in MN. DeLynn worked as...
Elle Plato
Jun 3, 2016
VERONA Elle Janet Plato passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2016 at age 49. Private family services will be held later. Please share your memories of Elle. Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Road Madison, WI 53705 608-238-3434
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Richard Poulsen
Jun 2, 2016
MIDDLETON On June 2, 2016, we laid to rest one of the last Great Danes. Richard W. Poulsen, age 88, of Middleton, WI, Korean Veteran, pilot, hunter, fisherman, expert in all things with combustible engines, mason, artist in stone and brick--this strappingly handsome Renaissance man called it quitting time. He was the father of two fiercely independent daughters,...
Shirley Holford
Jun 1, 2016
DEFOREST-Shirley Ann Holford, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Artisan Assisted Living in DeForest surrounded by her family. Shirley "Munka" Holford, known to family and friends, was born in Madison on Dec. 10, 1935, to John and Clara (Fiscus) Grosse. She lived in Madison for a number of years and was employed as a display decorator at...
Joellen Torresani
Jun 1, 2016
MIDDLETON/WAUSAU- JoEllen Elizabeth Powles Torresani , age 53, of Middleton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in Buffalo, Wyoming while on a vacation with her oldest daughter. JoEllen went on a hike and did not return in a timely manner. She was later found where she stopped to rest and passed away peacefully on a hill...
Philip Talty
Jun 1, 2016
Madison - Philip L. Talty, age 89, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on September 14, 1926 to Leo and Ruby (White) Talty in Green Bay. Phil was in the South Pacific for a couple of years, serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was present at the end...
Dana Odegaard
May 31, 2016
Waunakee - Dana (Tans) Odegaard, age 46, of Waunakee, WI passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in the presence of her loving husband. Dana was born on March 31, 1970 to David and Kathleen (Brower) Tans in Grand Haven, Michigan. After attending Grand Haven Christian School through ninth grade, she graduated from Neenah High School (Neenah, WI)...
Betty Teetzen
May 31, 2016
Betty Teetzen age 72, of Waunakee, died peacefully at Waunakee Manor on May 31st, 2016, with her sons by her side. She was born in Shawano, WI, on April 26, 1944 to Roy and Louise (Milarch) Nehring. Betty was employed for 29 years at the Waunakee Tribune as a graphic designer and retired in 2007. She was a...
Pamela Mcnelly
May 31, 2016
MADISON- Pamela E. McNelly died on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on May 21st, 1924 in London, England, the daughter of George and Edith Thompson. She married John McNelly on December 21st, 1952 in London. Pam was born and raised in London, England. She was a teenager when World War II...
Ivan Davis
May 31, 2016
Madison - On May 31, 2016, Ivan Lorraine (Adams) Davis, of Madison, WI, while surrounded by family and after a life well lived, peacefully reclined into the arms of her Heavenly Father and gracefully closed her eyes and entered into eternal rest. Life: Ivan Lorraine was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia to the union of Evey...
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