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.
Maxine Francis-Drinkard
Feb 16, 2016
MADISON-Maxine E. Francis, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Rest Haven Health Care Center in Verona. Maxine was born in Prescott, AR to Gordon and LuBerta (Scroggins) Johnson on July 18, 1928 and moved with her family to Madison, WI in 1942. She married Copeland Francis (USAAF) in 1946. Maxine worked as an...
Helaine Bobholz
Feb 16, 2016
Madison- Helaine Kathleen (Haack) Bobholz, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 16� 2016, at Agrace Hospice. She was born on March 24, 1949 in Madison, the daughter of Gordon and Helen (Karow) Haack. She attended East High School. Helaine is survived by her children, Kathleen (Mr. Chris) Bobholz-Rewey, Karla (Shawn) Farr , Eugene (Crystal) Bobholz, and Kirsten Bobholz;...
Ethelyn Eickner
Feb 16, 2016
MADISON - Ethelyn O. Eickner, age 95, passed away on Tue. Feb. 16, 2016 in Middleton. She was born July 7, 1920 in Amberg, WI, the daughter of Ambrose and Wilhelmina (Fossman) McTrusty. Her family later moved to Montello where she was a graduate of Montello High School. Ethelyn and Herbert met when she moved to Portage and...
Marilyn Raab
Feb 14, 2016
Marilyn J. Raab, age 65, of Madison, died on Feb. 14, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She battled pancreatic cancer for 17 months with grace, dignity, and remarkable strength, inspiring all who knew her. She was born June 1, 1950 in Phillips, WI, to Henry and Gladys (Anderson) Raab, and she grew up in Kennan and Tomahawk,...
Charles Huml
Feb 14, 2016
Madison/ IL - Charles Norman Huml, 71, of Madison passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 in Madison. He was born on Aug. 16, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles Joseph Huml and Erna Marie (nee Wagar) Huml. Charles was a US Army veteran of Vietnam and worked in truck and auto body repair most of...
Robert Fey
Feb 13, 2016
MADISON- Robert T. Fey, age 87, of Madison passed away on Sat, February 13, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 9, 1928 in Madison, the son of Leslie and Luella Fey. Robert was a civil engineer and president of Carl C. Crane Inc. He concluded his career as a Program Director for the UW-Extension. Robert...
Phyllis Milinowicz
Feb 13, 2016
Deerfield - Phyllis Milinowicz died peacefully at home on February 13, 2016. She was born on November 19, 1924 to Mary (Hahn) and Carl Mavis in Lake Mills, WI. She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1942. In 1946, she met her husband Lawrence Milinowicz and they were married later that year. They lived in Lake Mills...
Barbara Wilson
Feb 13, 2016
Sun Prairie- Barbara E. "Barb" (Miller) Wilson, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 with her children by her side. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Steven Olah
Feb 12, 2016
Steven Matthew Olah was born to Linda Sutter and Steven R Olah in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday May 12, 1972. He was adored by his grandparents, Bob and Betty Sutter and Steve and Helen Olah. He loved his step-dad Mike Fuller and Mike's parents Bob and Betty Fuller. He always referred to his father as his father and...
Lucille Hoskins
Feb 12, 2016
Hoskins, Lucille Madison: Lucille (Lou or LuLu) Anita Hoskins, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born on August 3, 1930, in Madison, WI, and was the daughter of the late George and Hazel (Stondall) Nelson. In 1949 she married her lifelong, loving partner, James Marshall Hoskins, whom she recently celebrated 67 wonderful...
William Louther, Jr.
Feb 11, 2016
Mt. Horeb / Madison - William (Casey) P Louther Jr. passed away unexpectedly Thursday February 11th, 2016 at the age of 64 in his home. He died doing what he loved; working on plans for a building project. Casey was born to William P. Louther and LaVonne E. (Allen) Louther on February 17th, 1951. Though born in Saginaw...
Diane Amelse
Feb 10, 2016
SUN PRAIRIE -Diane D. Amelse, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born May 26, 1943, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; the daughter of Joseph and Ella (Kastel) Esser. Diane grew up on a dairy farm near Boyd, Wisconsin and graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic...
Alberta Piraino
Feb 10, 2016
Waunakee - Alberta Joan Piraino, 79, the daughter of Albert and Mina Kurz of Germany died peacefully and comfortably in her home in Waunakee on Wednesday, February 10 at 5:15 p.m. She was the beloved wife of Frank Piraino, 90. They were married in St. Rita's church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 27, 1953 and were devoted to...
Janet English
Feb 10, 2016
English, Janet E. Middleton: Janet E. English, age 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was born January 21, 1929 in Antigo the daughter of Arch and Adelaide (Young) Reinert. Janet was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and graduated from Cornell College in 1951. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" English July 19,...
Robert Owen
Feb 10, 2016
MADISON- Robert "Bob" William Owen, age 70, of Madison, WI passed away on February 10, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 25, 1945 in La Crosse, WI to parents Keith and Hilda (Schroeder) Owen. He married Susan Levendoski on September 20, 1975. They had three sons - Ryan, Steven and Ross. A proud 26-year veteran...
Joseph Bong
Feb 9, 2016
Madison - Joseph John "Joe" Bong, age 86 left us on Feb 9th, 2016, while being cared for at the VA Hospice Center in Madison WI, surrounded by his family he peacefully moved beyond this world. He was born on October 12, 1929, in Madison the son of John and Mary (Harrington) Bong. Joe was a lifelong Madison...
Paul Bredeson
Feb 9, 2016
MOUNT HOREB- Dr. Paul V. Bredeson, age 69, of Mt. Horeb passed away on February 9, 2016 at UW Hospital. He was born on October 16, 1946 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Alvin and Clarise Bredeson. He married Mary Bredeson (Rhoads) on September 2, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois. Paul had a long career in education as a...
Todd Hertz
Feb 8, 2016
Madison - Todd Jon Hertz left this physical world on Monday, February 8, 2016 as he was held in the arms of his wife and children. Todd was 58 years old - too short a life, yet one that left its mark on many. He married his wife, Maggie Smith, in June of 1982. Together they welcomed three...
Charles Czarnezki
Feb 8, 2016
CColumbus/Sun Prairie - Charles K. "Chuck" Czarnezki, age 80 passed away at his home on Monday, February 8, 2016. He was born on May 3, 1935 in Madison, the son of George and Catherine (McCulloch) Czarnezki. For over 30 years, Chuck owned and operated Chuck's Service Center with his son, Jeff in Sun Prairie until his retirement. On...
Jeffrey Poffinbarger
Feb 7, 2016
Madison- Precious son Jeffrey Scott Poffinbarger, age 31, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born in Madison on February 24, 1984, to the proud parents Scott and Julie Poffinbarger. Family, friends, and support staff embraced Jeff's disabilities as he touched so many lives with his infectious smile and strength...
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