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.
John Hickman
Oct 8, 2016
OREGON - John C. "Jack" Hickman Jr., age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 shortly after arriving at the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey game. Jack was born May 9, 1943 in New Orleans, LA., he is the son of the late John and Lorraine (Block) Hickman Sr. and grew up in Madison. He is a...
Antonia Irizarry
Oct 7, 2016
Verona: Dr. Antonia M. Irizarry de Bosch, age 88, of Verona passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Four Winds Manor. She was born on October 6, 1928 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She married Dr. Antonio Bosch, Sr, who preceded her in death. Antonia is survived by daughter, Maria (Pili) Bosch; son, Dr. Antonio Bosch, Jr; daughter-in-law,...
Jean Roeming
Oct 7, 2016
MADISON: Jean Mary (Schroeder) Roeming, age 90, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Reverend Mcclurg
Oct 7, 2016
Madison - Reverend James K. McClurg, age 79 passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was born on February 20, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Ralph and Anita (Knaack) McClurg. Jim graduated from Wauwatosa High School and went on to attend and graduate from Carthage College in Carthage, IL. His passions to serve the lord...
William Sellner
Oct 6, 2016
LODI-William Frank Sellner, Sr., age 85, Lodi, passed onto eternal life on October 6, 2016. William was born in Roxbury, WI to Frank and Paula (Rada) Sellner on September 13, 1931. He married Marie Seiler in May of 1952 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. William was also involved...
Peter Woodard
Oct 6, 2016
Stoughton- Peter Alan Woodard passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2016 in Stoughton, WI at the age of 87 years. Pete was born on November 30, 1928 in Pittsburgh PA, son of the late Harry Patton Woodard Sr. and Kathryn Dunn Woodard. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve, a brother, Harry Jr....
Spencer Radel
Oct 6, 2016
Waunakee - Spencer Radel, age 26, left this world too soon on Thursday, October 6th, 2016. Spencer was born on December 20th, 1989 and grew up in Waunakee, enjoying football and track in high school. He was a good and caring son, brother and friend, always thinking of others. He had an infectious smile and was loved by...
Peter Kiesch
Oct 6, 2016
Madison- Peter Kiesch, age 70, made his transition on October 6, 2016. He was born in Germany on August 19, 1946, the son of Fritz and Erna Kiesch. Peter moved to Cumberland, WI in June on 1953 with his family. He attended Cumberland High School graduating in 1965 and UW-Madison graduating in 1970 in Pharmacy. Peter co-founded the...
Dale Tessmer
Oct 6, 2016
MADISON - Dale F. Tessmer, at 84, passed away on Thursday Oct. 6, 2016 in Madison, WI. He was born on May 25, 1932 in Wausau, WI to the late Paul Otto and Kathryn (Newman) Tessmer. Dale married Kathleen Myszewski on August 16, 1958. Dale proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 - 1955...
Florence Blazek
Oct 6, 2016
MADISON- Florence Clementi Blazek, age 97, of Madison passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1918 in Madison, the daughter of John and Frances Clementi. She married John V. Blazek on August 17, 1948 in Greensfork, Indiana. Florence grew up in the Greenbush. She attended high school through...
Donna Winnick
Oct 6, 2016
Donna Carol Winnick, age 68, of Middleton passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Madison. She was born on August 21, 1948 in Chicago, Ill, the daughter of Jeanne and David Winnick. Donna was passionate about helping developmentally disabled children and adults during her long career with the Dane County Department of Human Services and Goodwill Industries....
Gary Doerflinger
Oct 5, 2016
Gary C. Doerflinger of Friendship passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Please share your memories of Gary. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Stephen Kronzer
Oct 4, 2016
Portage - Stephen H. Kronzer, age 71, passed away on October 4, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare from lung cancer. He was born on June 13, 1945 to Bernard and Nathalie (Sinkler) Kronzer in Two Rivers. Stephen received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and went on to obtain a master's degree from UW Oshkosh....
Donald Ward
Oct 4, 2016
Donald Joseph Ward, Sr., age 80, of Colorado Springs passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Colorado Springs. He was born on November 14, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Roy A. Ward and Julia Nadeau Ward. Don had degrees from University of Wisconsin and Michigan State University. He also had a master's degree from Southern...
Maxwell Cobb
Oct 4, 2016
Sun Prairie - Maxwell C. "Max" Cobb, age 90, died peacefully at his home in Sun Prairie on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. He was born on March 17, 1926 in Middletown, OH to Stanley and Gladys (Combs) Cobb. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1944. Max married the love of his life, Mary Joan on July 15,...
Irving Handelsman
Oct 4, 2016
MADISON Irving Handelsman, 96, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Irv was born in New York City on April 2, 1920 to the late Henry and Sadie (Abrams) Handelsman. He served in WW II in the US Navy Coast Guard, received a bachelor's degree from City College and a doctorate from Columbia University. After working at the Veteran's Administration,...
Elizabeth Reuschlein
Oct 4, 2016
Reuschlein, Elizabeth G. Madison: Elizabeth (Beth) Ginevra Reuschlein, who worked tirelessly in retirement for the cause of the mentally ill, died Oct. 4, 2016, in Madison. She was 94 years old. Born in Huntington, W. Va. to George L. and Elva I. Young Starr on Sept. 25, 1922, she grew up in Hubball, Huntington and Charleston, W. Va....
Allan Coffey
Oct 4, 2016
Madison - Allan A. Coffey, age 74 passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 11, 1942 in Madison, the son of Mayro and Marion (Savvie) Coffey. On September 20, 1960, Allan was united in marriage to his lifelong love, Judith Jacobson. Allan worked for over 32 years as a...
Dorothy Pringle
Oct 3, 2016
Madison - Dorothy Jutton Pringle, a University of Wisconsin-Madison nutritional sciences professor and a pioneer of independent dietetic practice, died on Monday, Oct. 3 at Oakwood Village University Woods. She was 97 years old. Born in Evanston, Ill., Dorothy was the youngest of three daughters of Lee Jutton, a civil engineer, and Mary Busey Jutton, an opera singer....
Lorraine Durose
Oct 3, 2016
Madison - Lorraine Homan DuRose, age 95, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Oakwood West. She was born on October 25, 1920 to August and Anna (Lange) Homan in Waterloo. Lorraine attended St. John Lutheran School and Waterloo High School. She had a long career working for the State of Wisconsin for over 50 years, until...
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