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.
Fidelis Ikegwuonu
Jul 10, 2016
MADISON- Dr. Fidelis Ifeanyi Ikegwuonu, Jr., MD, Ph.D was born on May 10, 1946 in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria to Fidelis Ifeanyi (Snr.) and Augustina Ekwughanwa. He passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Fidelis was a resident of Madison, WI at the time of his passing. He came to the United States in 1982. He married Patricia...
Jerelyn Bierd
Jul 10, 2016
Please share memories of Jerelyn. Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Scott Evans
Jul 10, 2016
Wisconsin Rapids - Scott L. Evans, age 51, passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2016 in Madison. He was born on September 14th, 1964 to the late Lawrence and Marion Evans. Scott was a graduate of Tri-County High School and held various jobs in the agricultural field. He was well liked by many friends. Survivors include his son, Matthew;...
Lois Mccamy
Jul 10, 2016
McCamy, Lois Waunakee: Lois Laura (Wangen) McCamy of Waunakee, Wisconsin, our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the age of 91. Lois was born November 2, 1924 in Minnesota to the late Eric and Irene Wangen. Lois graduated Fargo Central High School and earned a degree in Home Economics at North...
Donald Hester
Jul 8, 2016
Madison - Donald D. Hester, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died Friday, July 8th, 2016 of complications from MSA (Multiple System Atrophy). He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his BA and PhD degrees in economics from Yale and then joined the Yale faculty in 1960. In 1968 he joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin,...
Robert Weiler
Jul 6, 2016
Robert J. (Bob) Weiler passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, son of John and Edwina (Feldner) Weiler on August 20, 1926. He was united in marriage to Audrie Klawitter on November 20, 1948 and together they raised seven children. Bob served in the US Army Air Corp and was in the...
Ronald Berge
Jul 6, 2016
Deerfield - Ronald "Buster" G. Berge, age 81, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was welcomed to the world on July 18, 1934 in Madison, WI by his proud parents, Russel and Ann (Hagen) Berge. On August 1, 1959, he married the love of his life, Delores Melvin, in Deerfield....
William Rodder
Jul 5, 2016
OREGON-William "Bill" Rodder passed away peacefully on July 5, 2016 at Alden Estates in Jefferson WI after a prolonged illness. Bill was born September 27, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William and Louise (Fletchner) Rodder. Following graduation from Poland High School (1957) he earned a B. A. degree (Phi Beta Kappa) in Philosophy from the University...
Mildred Gardner
Jul 4, 2016
Stoughton - Mildred Jean (Kroener) Gardner joined the bass section of the heavenly choir on Monday, July 4, 2016. Millie was born in Edgerton, Wis., on May 12, 1924, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Terlinden) Kroener. She graduated from Stoughton High School, earned a B.A. from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and was the first woman to...
Judith Franken
Jul 3, 2016
Judith Kay (Vander Ploeg) Franken of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, loved lakeside cabins, animals, children, traveling to National Parks, sewing gifts for family and friends, music, and most of all she loved her family. Judy passed away from cancer with her family by her side on July 3, 2016, at age 69. Judy was born on October 28, 1946,...
Mary Acker
Jul 3, 2016
ACKER, MARY ELLEN MIDDLETON-Mary Ellen Acker, age 76, left this Earth on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, surrounded by her family after a brief and courageous fight with cancer. Mary Ellen was born in Waunakee on June 6, 1940, to Andrew and Clara Marie (Herricks) Derra. She was employed for 20 years with...
Robert Ballweg
Jul 3, 2016
Robert J. "Bob" Ballweg, age 46, of Waunakee, d,ied on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at a Madison Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on April 23, 1970, in Madison to Jerome and Caroline (Hetzel) Ballweg. He was currently employed at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Mount Horeb. His favorite pastime was going to movies and he was...
Nona Duch
Jul 2, 2016
Nona Elaine (Griffin) Duch, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016 at the age of 89. Nona was born on July 3, 1926 in Madison, Wisconsin, the only daughter of Elaine and Burl Griffin. Her greatest treasure was her family and eagerly looked forward to each birth, wedding, and countless celebrations. She...
Robert Kirkpatrick
Jul 2, 2016
MADISON/APPLETON --Robert B. Kirkpatrick, 98, passed away after a wonderful long life. He was born in Richland Center WI on January 23, 1918. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1941 in Accounting. He proudly served his country in World War II. He was a First Lieutenant in the Air Force completing 38 combat missions as a...
Alice Varese
Jul 2, 2016
Madison - Alice (Karls) Varese, daughter of George and Rose Karls completed her life's journey late Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. Alice was born April 23, 1919 in Dane, Wisconsin where she spent her early years. The oldest of eight children, she attended St. Michael's Parochial School in Dane and Lodi High School. During her teen...
Jennie Vasen
Jul 2, 2016
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Coyla Anderson
Jul 2, 2016
Waunakee/Madison - Coyla M. Anderson, age 101, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Coyla was born on January 25, 1915 on a farm near Boyd, Minnesota. In 1918 the family moved to the Pickeral Lake area near Wist. In 1933, she graduated from Sisseton High School and in 1938 she received a two year teaching certificate....
Darrell Dyer
Jul 1, 2016
MADISON- Darrell E. Dyer, age 82, of Madison passed away on July 1, 2016 at home. He was born in Madison on July 1, 1934 the son of the late William and Mernia (Haskins) Dyer, Sr. He married Margaret Crossen. Darrell was a loving husband and brother. Darrell was raised on the Southside and attended Longfellow Grade School...
David Strickland
Jul 1, 2016
McFarland- David P. Strickland, age 78, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the hospice unit of the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born in Stoughton on September 24, 1937, the son of Paul and Serine Strickland. David graduated from Madison East High School in 1956. He then attended UW-Whitewater. David enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Bonnie Mccarthy
Jul 1, 2016
Madison- Bonnie Leak McCarthy passed away peacefully on July 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. What a big, full life she lived! Born on April 15, 1935 and raised in the small village of MN Lake, MN that she always loved, she went on to settle in the Madison area. Bonnie was lively, colorful, full of personality...
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