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.

Peter O'Neil

Peter O'Neil

May 3, 2016

Carol Ann O'Neil, 69, of Eden Prairie, MN, died May 3, 2016. She is survived by her daughter Kelly (Kevin) Gross; her son Tom (Erica); and four grandchildren, Cassie, Allie, Michael, and Gus. Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, J. Peter O'Neil. Carol was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of Edward and Helen...

Mildred Quinn

Mildred Quinn

May 2, 2016

Stoughton- Mildred Pauline Quinn died on May 2, 2016 at her son's home in Madison where she had lived for the last 5 years. She was known by most as Pauline and to many she was Grams! Grams was born on November 7, 1916, to Albert and Lucile Raisbeck. As a young child, she lived in Shullsburg and...

Paul Korger

Paul Korger

May 2, 2016

Korger, Paul D. "Grandpa" Madison: In the early morning hours of Monday, May 2, 2016, Paul Korger, age 70, died in his sleep. Preferring to be called "Grandpa", Paul had just enjoyed his favorite type of weekend--- a soccer weekend. "His team," Magic U-14 Girls' Team, had a well-played tournament. Grace, his older granddaughter, had scored four goals....

Mary Dahmen

Mary Dahmen

May 2, 2016

WAUNAKEE - Mary Jane (Adler) Dahmen, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center after battling cancer for the past seven years. Mary Jane was born on November 8th, 1929, to Michael Jr. and Annie (Annen) Adler. The oldest of five daughters, she and her sisters lived in a log...

Margaret Murphy

Margaret Murphy

Apr 30, 2016

Madison - Margaret "Peg" C. Murphy, age 88, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, April 30, 2016, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Peg was born in Waterloo, IA on December 7, 1927, and was the only child of William and Naomi (Hollenbeck) Corrigan. In her teen years she and her widowed father lived in Peoria, IL, where she...

Dorothy Kolb

Dorothy Kolb

Apr 30, 2016

MADISON- Dorothy H. Kolb, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1922 in Madison to George and Nancy (Wills) Knoche. Dorothy married Quintin "Jake" Kolb on June 3, 1944. Dorothy and Jake briefly lived in Horicon, WI in the 50's and later moved...

Vernon Mandt

Vernon Mandt

Apr 30, 2016

DEERFIELD - Vernon Robert Mandt, age 92, passed away on April, 30, 2016. He was born on February 7, 1924, third child of nine to Wilhelm (Rudy) Mandt and Helena (Niebuhr) Mandt of Town of Burke. Vernon was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Madison and confirmed at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Middleton. Vernon graduated from...

Tom Mohs

Tom Mohs

Apr 29, 2016

Madison - Tom's boyhood was spent roaming the woods and lakeshore of Picnic Point and Willows Bay with his brother and the neighborhood kids. When he was 12, he found a damaged sailboat, which he restored. Thus began his passion for boats of all kinds. As a teenager, he cruised the waters of Lake Mendota in a runabout...

David Kessock

David Kessock

Apr 28, 2016

Dave Kessock, age 62, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on April 28. 2016, at the Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. He was born July 9, 1953, the youngest child of Adam and Christine Kessock in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He currently worked as an analyst for SouthWest Airlines. Dave was employed by SouthWest Airlines for over 33 years and...

Jacqueline Hill

Jacqueline Hill

Apr 28, 2016

STOUGHTON Jacqueline B. Hill, age 97, passed away peacefully at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Thursday April 28, 2016. She was born February 6, 1919, in Bayonne, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie Voss (former Stoughton residents). She married the late Robert L. Hill, her high school sweetheart, on June 23,...

Thomas Storlie

Thomas Storlie

Apr 28, 2016

DEERFIELD Thomas G. "Tom" Storlie, age 65, passed away on April 28, 2016 at Omro Care Center, Omro, WI. Tom was born on August 3, 1950, in Stoughton, WI; the son of Gordon T. and Mabel F. (Schrank) Storlie. He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1969. Tom worked 31 years at the DOT for the State of...

Kathryn Loy

Kathryn Loy

Apr 28, 2016

Sun Prairie/Madison - Kathryn Amanda "Kay" Loy, age 92 joined her Lord on Thursday morning, April 28, 2016 at Brookdale in Sun Prairie. She was born on April 23, 1924, the daughter of William Michael and Matilda Crescentia (Grimm) Littel in Madison. Kay was a faithful, dedicated, and proud mother of her three sons. She had a heart...

Alyce Baake

Alyce Baake

Apr 27, 2016

In Loving Memory Alyce T Baake passed away peacefully April 27th with her family and friends at her side. Born September 24th, 1927 Alyce loved her Chicago Bears and Blackhawks along with cheering for her Nascar favorites the Busch brothers. Alyce is survived by her husband David the love of her life, daughter Alison (Randy) Lincoln, her little...

Mary Cartwright

Mary Cartwright

Apr 27, 2016

Madison - Mary Cartwright, age 99, died peacefully Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Cartwright, grandson; Timothy (Amy) Cartwright and great-granddaughters; Elisabeth, Gillian and Cecilia. Per Mary's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Rd Madison, WI 53705 608-238-3434

Wyman Suits

Wyman Suits

Apr 27, 2016

Middleton- Wyman A. Suits, age 98, passed away at his home in Middleton on April 27, 2016. He was born on April 1, 1918 on a farm near Waupaca, a son of Edwin and Carrie (Brown) Suits. He graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1936. He married his beloved wife, Priscilla, on December 24, 1939. They were married...

Patt Steiner

Patt Steiner

Apr 27, 2016

Patricia "Patt" Steiner, age 61 of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Patt was born on March 9, 1955 in Madison, daughter to Jerry and Marge (O'Connell) Reindl. She was united in marriage on September 15, 1979 to Victor Steiner in Mazomanie. Together they raised two daughters. Patt graduated from...

Steven Gallagher

Steven Gallagher

Apr 26, 2016

Stoughton - Steven D. Gallagher, age 59, of Stoughton passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1957 in Madison, the son of William and Doris. He married JoAnn Huebner on September 29 in 1979. Steve worked at Sub Zero-Wolf Appliance. He was an avid Packer fan and also enjoyed hunting....

Robert Adams

Robert Adams

Apr 26, 2016

Madison - Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Adams, age 70 passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born on May 8, 1945 in Madison, the son of Kenneth and Irene Adams. Over the years, Robert did roofing work throughout the Madison area. He was an avid fan of stock car racing in the Midwest and anywhere else there...

Jeremy Thompson

Jeremy Thompson

Apr 26, 2016

Jeremy was born to eternal life at the young age of 34 years on April 26, 2016. Beloved son of Deborah and Tony. Loving brother to Deanna (Thomas) and Anthony. Dear father of Jaylin, Javion and Brayden. Adored by Kathy, Toni, Shannon, Bill, Leann and Bill. Jeremy is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other...

Sharon Jewell

Sharon Jewell

Apr 25, 2016

MADISON - Sharon Rae Jewell, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home on Mon. April 25, 2016. She was born Feb. 2, 1945 in Portage. Sharon was raised by her mother Evelyn and step father Walter Koch. She is a graduate of Portage Public School, and also received an Associate's Degree from MATC in marketing. She married...

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