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.
Marthinus Taute
Aug 6, 2016
September 25, 1958 - August 6, 2016 Waunakee - Marthinus Philippus Taute, "Tinus" to his friends and family, age 57 of Waunakee, WI passed away in his home on Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by family. He faced cancer with courage and embraced God's way. Tinus lived a full life, lifting those up around him until the last...
Phillip Wilcox
Aug 6, 2016
Phillip R. Wilcox, 27, of Madison died suddenly on Saturday, August 6, 2016 after a long struggle with addiction. He enjoyed spending time with family, listening and making music, skateboarding, reading, writing, cooking, and watching movies. Phil leaves behind his parents, Patty and Pat O'Rourke, a sister, Leanna and a brother, Killian all of Madison, also a sister,...
Richard Long
Aug 5, 2016
Richard Lee Long, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 5, 2016. He was born on January 8, 1940, in Rochelle, Illinois, son of Virgil Edward and Harriet Lila (Anderson) Long. He was united in marriage to Alice McBrian on June 20, 1965, in Springfield, Illinois. Richard graduated from Northern Illinois University with...
Shelton Berel
Aug 5, 2016
MADISON - Shelton Carlton Berel, age 33 passed away on Friday August 5, 2016 as a result of a hit and run accident while riding his bicycle training for a triathlon. Shelton was born July 18, 1983 in New Orleans, LA to Freda Berel. He is a proud graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2006 with a...
Lowell Maves
Aug 5, 2016
Lowell Rolland Maves, age 72 of Sun Prairie died on Monday, August 1, 2016 at home. Lowell was born on August 1, 1944 at the Edgerton Memorial Hospital to Rolland & Lucy Maves. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1962 where he played and umpired sports. His love of sports carried throughout his life; he umpired and...
Mary Olson
Aug 4, 2016
Stoughton - Mary Lou Olson, age 90, passed away on August 4, 2016 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 26, 1925 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Mary Salverson. She married Roger Olson on December 8, 1946 at Hope Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove. Mary Lou worked alongside her husband at...
Thomas Wheeler
Aug 4, 2016
Stoughton - Thomas Wheeler, age 82, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on August 4, 2016. Tom grew up in Oshkosh and eventually graduated from St. Norbert College with a BA in English. He also proudly served in the Army for 4 years and then enjoyed his job at United Parcel Service delivering packages. Tom began a career...
Joan Carter
Aug 3, 2016
MADISON/BRADENTON, FL: JOAN HAZEL CARTER in Bradenton, Florida, aged 88, passed away surrounded by family members on Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes following a stroke and ensuing four year battle with dementia. Born on 22nd February, 1928 to parents Charles and Constance Wilkinson, Hazel graduated from the County Grammar School for Girls in...
Alyce Forster
Aug 2, 2016
MADISON / EVANSVILLE -Alyce M. Forster passed away on August 2, 2016 at Sienna Meadows in Oregon, Wisconsin. Alyce was born on Feb. 2nd, 1922. She was the older sibling of Jerry and Byrad Ripp. Her brother was Donald Ripp. Alyce was married in 1941 to Frank Forster, Captain of Records for the Madison Police Department. He passed...
Mary Zanzig
Aug 2, 2016
Madison/Winona, MN - Mary Kathryn (Kate) Zanzig, age 74, passed away in Madison, WI on August 2, 2016 in the presence of her family after a short battle with cancer. Kate was born in Appleton on December 22, 1941 to Stanford and Helen Hass. She graduated from Appleton West High School, and later from St. Mary's School of...
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....
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