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 Niesen
Jun 23, 2016
Cross Plains John H. Niesen, age 65 of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. John was born on December 15, 1950 in...
Robert Cubalchini
Jun 23, 2016
Madison - Robert F. Cubalchini "Bob", age 66 of Chanhassen, MN, died on June 23, 2016 in Edina, MN. He was born in Marinette, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving wife, Evangeline Cubalchini, daughter Katherine Cubalchini of Chanhassen, Minnesota, his father, Frank Cubalchini of Sarasota, Florida and sister Bonnie Cubalchini of Madison, Wisconsin. Bob was preceded in...
Kimberly Zeier
Jun 22, 2016
McFarland - Kimberly Anne Zeier, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from a tragic accident. She was born on February 2, 1971 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jerry and Sandy Collins. Kimberly was a devoted and loving Mother to her children Josie and Daniel. Kimberly was a devoted daughter and had a special relationship...
George Fitzgerald
Jun 22, 2016
McFarland - Dr. George Patrick Fitzgerald, age 93, of McFarland, Wisc., passed away on June 22, 2016. He was born September 22, 1922 in Madison, Wisc., his parents were Morris and Cecilia Fitzgerald. He was married to Charlotte Mae Dickson on May 25, 1943 in Madison. He is survived by wife Charlotte M Fitzgerald; daughter, Patricia M Fitzgerald;...
K. Lindsay
Jun 22, 2016
MADISON- K. Don Lindsay, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016 at Artisan Senior Living after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Don was born on October 9th, 1931 in Boscobel, WI. He was the son of Ervin G. and Hilda L. (Freitag) Lindsay. Don graduated from Hillsboro High School in the class of 1950. He...
Myrl Mccully
Jun 21, 2016
Mount Horeb Myrl D. McCully, age 72, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 following a long illness. Myrl was a long time resident of the Madison area, spending the last 13 years in Mount Horeb. He was a member of the Mount Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church. He worked in lumber sales until his retirement. Following retirement,...
Jeanette Denu
Jun 20, 2016
Madison- Jeanette Winifred Denu (Thompson), age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, June 20, 2016. Jeanette was born in Milwaukee on June 16, 1928 to the late John and Venice (Lund) Thompson. She graduated from Pulaski High School in Pulaski, WI and later attended Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. It was there that she met...
Ann Richardson
Jun 20, 2016
Madison/Tomahawk - Ann J. Richardson, age 62 passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 following a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 19, 1954 in Burlington, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bruce and Joyce Thompson. On September 7, 1974, Ann was united in marriage to Robin Richardson at St. John's Lutheran Church in Burlington. She worked...
Angeline Knipschield
Jun 20, 2016
WAUNAKEE - Angeline "Angie" Frances Knipschield, 79, passed away peacefully while under hospice care at Waunakee Manor on Monday, June 20, 2016. Angie was born in Waukon, Iowa on July 5, 1936, the third child of Frank and Lucille Rowan. As a child, her family moved quite often throughout Iowa and Wisconsin. She graduated from Ridgeway High School...
James Mach
Jun 19, 2016
Sun Prairie/DeForest - James "Jamie" Walter Mach, age 45 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born on May 27, 1971 in Madison, the son of Ronald and Kathleen (Klopack) Mach. Jamie owned and operated Mach Trucking and Excavating for 23 years. During that time, he spent countless hours working at the shop. He always...
Lucille Kreitling
Jun 19, 2016
Stoughton- Lucille P. Kreitling, age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Azura in Stoughton. She was born in Chicago on October 28, 1931, the daughter of Eugene and Frances McCartney. Lucille married the love of her life, Robert Kreitling, on August 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2015. Lucille enjoyed staying...
Virginia Adler
Jun 19, 2016
Waunakee - Virginia passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 19, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Waunakee on July 14, 1943 to Albin and Dorothy (Meffert) Ziegler. Virginia was a lifelong resident of Waunakee and was employed for 34 years as a secretary with the Waunakee School District....
Kathleen Zaremba
Jun 19, 2016
Kathleen M. (Kathie) Smith Zaremba, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Agrace Hospice, following her fight against very aggressive cancer she discovered in May. Kathie was born December 14, 1953 to George and Kathleen Smith in Wyandotte, Michigan. After graduating from high school in Southgate, Michigan, Kathie...
Arthur Sheldon
Jun 17, 2016
DeForest - Arthur David Sheldon, age 71, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Art was born on November 8, 1944 in Appleton, and was the son of George and Dorothy (Oliver) Sheldon. Art joined the Air Force and fought in Vietnam before returning home to marry his...
Tim Ring
Jun 16, 2016
McFarland- Tim Ring passed away on June 16, 2016 at his home after a brief illness. Tim was born on Dec 27, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Don and Florine (Ballweg) Ring. Tim worked in the family business, the Park Ponderosa Ballroom, for 37 years. He was instrumental in expanding the genres of music offered by...
Otto Driewer
Jun 14, 2016
McFarland- Otto "Bud" Driewer, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in York, NE on July 23, 1925 the son of Otto and Martha Driewer. Bud grew up in Nebraska until his family moved to McFarland in 1935. He enlisted in the...
Doris Zickert
Jun 14, 2016
Marshall- Doris Mae Zickert, 93, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2016. Doris was born on May 17, 1923 to Ernest & Sadie (Mitchell) Ward. Doris married Leslie Zickert on December 4, 1943 in Newville Wisconsin. They purchased their farm from Leslie's father John Zickert. Doris was a homemaker, farm hand and caregiver to her precious...
James Hagerty
Jun 14, 2016
Madison - James William Hagerty, age 87 passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Karmenta Nursing Home after a brief health issue. He was born on January 24, 1929 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to John and Emma (Dochnahl) Hagerty. The family lived in the Boscobel until just before Jim began Kindergarten, at which time they moved back to...
William Butler
Jun 13, 2016
Waunakee / Madison - William J. Butler, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on February 10, 1949 to William Butler and Irene (Wells) Butler King in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After living in Pennsylvania, his family moved to Chicago, then to Three Lakes, WI where he attended grade school, then to...
Judith Marx
Jun 12, 2016
Marx, Judith "Judy" (Acker) Cross Plains: Judy Marx, age 64, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12, 2016 after an extended illness. She was born on January 29, 1952 in Madison, the daughter of Marilyn and Gregory Acker. She married Ron Marx on October 28, 1972 at St. Peter's Church in Ashton. Judy is survived by her husband of...
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