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.
Genevieve Jensen
Apr 14, 2016
Madison - Genevieve Helen Jensen, 89, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2016 in Madison. She was the daughter of Polish immigrants, John V. Koscik and Veronica M Koscik (Mackiewicz). She grew up in Milwaukee and raised her family in New Berlin, WI. She is survived by one son, James Jensen of Boulder, CO and two daughters, Judy...
Gregory Femrite
Apr 14, 2016
MIDDLETON-On the afternoon of April 14, 2016 the Earth trembled as it released a man of insurmountable compassion from its grasp. Gregory Allen Femrite was born on January 4, 1953 in Stoughton, WI. He was brought into the world by his two loving parents, Nels Truman Femrite and Terese Joann Femrite. He grew up in a time where...
James Kiffel
Apr 13, 2016
Madison, WI - James H. "Jim" Kiffel, age 81, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born in Kenosha, WI on August 24, 1934, the son of the late Herman and Hertha (Heimsoth) Kiffel. Jim was a graduate of Kenosha Bradford High School where he excelled in many sports. His 1950 undefeated football...
Michael Kennelly
Apr 13, 2016
MADISON Michael Dennis Kennelly, 68, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Madison after a brief illness. Michael was born June 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward and Lucille (Schleden) Kennelly. He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin. Michael was a bright, sensitive and thoughtful soul whose...
Hung Pham
Apr 13, 2016
MADISON- Hung N. Pham, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Visitation will be 9AM-12PM (noon) on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 with a celebration of life to follow at 12:00 PM (noon). Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation Cress - University...
Laverne Madsen
Apr 12, 2016
Stoughton / Cottage Grove - Laverne Marie Madsen, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Aster Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, with Rev. Mark Petersen presiding. Visitation will be held from...
Robert Mitchell
Apr 12, 2016
Madison - Robert L. Mitchell, age 67, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016. Bobby was born May 20, 1948 to Thomas and Patricia (Reif) Mitchell and was a life-long resident of Madison. He graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin School of Electronics, was a long-time employee of Badger Cab and known for his passions of playing pool...
Kathleen Breuchel
Apr 11, 2016
Kathleen Adele Hodge Breuchel, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday April 11th, 2016 at 12:54 am surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on August 3, 1952 in Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1970 and attended UW Whitewater where she met her husband Gary. They were married for...
Alice Lenihan
Apr 11, 2016
Alice (Vale) Lenihan, age 68, of Madison passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1948 in Madison, WI, the daughter to Leslie and Alma (Haarklau) Vale. Alice graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1966. After graduating she worked for the State of Wisconsin and retired from American Family Insurance....
Eileen Fix
Apr 10, 2016
Deforest- Eileen Fix, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 10, 2016 after a short illness. She was born on January 27, 1918 in Brooklyn Wisconsin to Stanley and Ethel Runey. She was the third oldest of eight children. When Eileen was a child, her family moved to Madison. She graduated from West High School in 1936....
Virgene Quam
Apr 10, 2016
Stoughton - Virgene Mae Quam at the age of 98, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2016. She was the only child of Olis and Hilda (Algrim) Visaas, born March 11, 1918. She lived on a farm near Stoughton, went to Stoughton Public Schools, graduating from Stoughton High School in 1936. Five years later she continued her education...
Christine Merucci
Apr 10, 2016
Christine A. Merucci, age 70 of Mazomanie, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2016 surrounded by her husband and daughter. Chris was born on Aug. 5, 1945, daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Forfinski. She married John Merucci on Sept 18, 1965. Chris graduated in 1963 from Thurston High School. Following graduation, she went on...
John Cerveny
Apr 10, 2016
MIDDLETON - John Gerald Cerveny passed away on April 10, 2016. He was born on June 23, 1933 in Racine, Wisconsin and was raised there with his sister Jean, by his loving parents, John and Thelma. Following graduation from high school, John spent 2 years at the UW before he was drafted into the Army and eventually served...
Mary Field
Apr 10, 2016
Shorewood Hills / Madison - Mary S. (nee Seffrood) Field passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on April 10, 2016. Mary was born the Clarence N. and Cecelia A. (nee Kieffer) Seffrood on January 4, 1947 in Monroe. She grew up on the family farm near South Wayne, Wisconsin and spent her adult life in the Madison...
Jami Murphy
Apr 9, 2016
Elkhorn- Jami R. Murphy, age 60, passed away on April 9, 2016.
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Donald Olbrys
Apr 8, 2016
Olbrys, Donald J. Windsor: Donald Joseph Olbrys, age 73, died peacefully Friday, April 8, 2016 surrounded by his family at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. He was born February 22, 1943 in Milwaukee. Don graduated from Nicolet High School in Glendale, and later from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served his country in the United States Air Force,...
Arlene Rowe
Apr 8, 2016
Rowe, Arlene Ellen Stoughton, Wisconsin - Arlene Rowe, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Agrace Hospice Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 25, 1931, in Oregon, the daughter of Wesley & Nellie (Denton) Haynes. Arlene grew up on a farm outside of Belleville, and graduated from Belleville High School....
Mary Trainor
Apr 7, 2016
Madison - Mary Trainor was lovingly welcomed by her parents, William and Elizabeth Trainor, and her 14 year old sister, Patricia, on July 18, 1952. She was raised in Astoria and Woodside Queens, New York City. Her parents values and the ethnic, religious and racial diversity of the communities around her impacted her sensitivity to others and cultural...
Geraldine Treu
Apr 6, 2016
MIDDLETON- Geraldine (Gerrie) DeSwarte Treu, age 85 of Middleton WI and formerly of Fountain Hills AZ, passed away peacefully on April 6th, after a long and valiant fight against cancer. She enjoyed world travel, golfing and doing volunteer work. Born November 18th 1930 in Chicago Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Ralph P. DeSwarte and late...
Lloyd Pray
Apr 5, 2016
June 25, 1919 - April 5, 2016 (age 96) Lloyd Charles Pray was a loving husband, father, and highly-regarded professor who inspired thousands of students at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he taught Geology for nearly four decades. His positive outlook and infectious enthusiasm, along with his candor and sense of humor, endeared him to many...
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