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.
Mary Borowski
Apr 25, 2016
Town of Westport - Mary "Jane" Borowski, age 64 passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born on January 7, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Oliver and Mary Louise Miller. Mary had a passion for genealogy research and loved to read; especially science fiction and history. She loved animals and...
James Skavlen
Apr 25, 2016
Stoughton - Jim Skavlen of Stoughton, Wisconsin died in his lifelong home on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the age of 75. Jim was the beloved son of the late Marvin and Anna Skavlen (Midtbo), devoted husband of the late Dorothy Skavlen (Rinden); dedicated father of Frank, J.R., (Carrie) Abela, Teresa (Don) Rix, and Leanna (Jeff) Fenneberg; loving...
Marian Rambo
Apr 24, 2016
Stoughton - Marian Seamonson Rambo, age 90, passed away on Sunday April 24, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on February 14, 1926 in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Martin and Laura (Olson) Seamonson. She married Arlen Rambo on April 24, 1949 in Stoughton. Marian was a lifetime resident of the Stoughton community. Through a grant from...
Zalina Wirts-Mckee
Apr 24, 2016
Zalina Harley Wirts-Mckee got her angel wings on April 24, 2016 after spending 5 days at the American Family Children's Hospital following a traumatic car accident. Other family members in the accident include her mother, father, and two brothers whom were not injured. Zalina was born in Brandon, FL on April 30, 2013, and she passed away 6...
Dan Schimmel
Apr 24, 2016
McFarland - Dan K. Schimmel, age 68, passed away on Sunday April 24, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison Wisconsin. Dan (Danny) was born on September 19, 1947 in Green Bay, Wisc., the son of Melvin and Elizabeth (Hupf) Schimmel. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1966. He married Jane Wahlers in July of 1987,...
Myra Mcnelly
Apr 23, 2016
Madison/Maryland - Myra Mae Koehler McNelly passed away on April 23, 2016 in Maryland. She was born January 2, 1925 in Madison to Florence and Glenn Koehler, and married Theodore Hart McNelly on September 4, 1960 in Madison. A graduate of West H.S. 1942 and an art education graduate of University of Wisconsin 1946, she taught art in...
Philip Mcausland
Apr 23, 2016
Madison Philip D. McAusland passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at age 89. Per Phil's wishes, there will be no services. Please share your memories of Phil. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
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Albert Gooch
Apr 23, 2016
Albert Eugene Gooch, age 82, of Garland, Texas passed away on April 23, 2016. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 25, 1933. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, two sons, Allen (Linda) and Michael (Debbie), five grandsons, and numerous great-grandchildren. Albert graduated from Central High in 1951 and attended the University of Wisconsin for...
Robert Gill
Apr 22, 2016
Madison - Robert D. Gill, age 77, passed away at his home on Friday, April 22, 2016. He was born on October 7, 1938 to Chester and Florence (Krause) Gill in Madison. Robert said that his life had been good. He lived in his home on Lake Monona in Madison for the past 41 years with his loving...
Bernice Huot
Apr 22, 2016
MADISON - Bernice "Bernie" Marie Huot, age 87, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Brookdale Madison West. Bernice, daughter of Reinhardt and Tracy Hildebrandt, was born on November 13, 1928, in Lake Nebagamon, WI. She graduated from Superior High School. While growing up on her parents' dairy farm, she met Charles "Gene" E....
Gottfried Schmid
Apr 21, 2016
Stoughton- Gottfried Schmid, age 106, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born in the Verona area on May 25, 1909, the son of Gottfried and Anna Schmid. On October 23, 1951 he married Grace Bates in Peoria, IL. Gottfried worked as a Tool and Die maker until his retirement when he and Grace moved to...
Karl Schmidt
Apr 21, 2016
MADISON- Karl Francis Schmidt died peacefully, at home in Madison, on April 21, 2016. Born in Massillon Ohio, December 17, 1922, he was the first child of Margaret Ferris and Karl Peter Schmidt. He lived a full life of 93 years. Massillon was a town of steel mills and limited opportunities for a boy of his inclinations, yet...
John Cupp
Apr 20, 2016
WAUNAKEE-John H. Cupp, 77, of Waunakee died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016, in Madison. He was born on February 23, 1939, in Richland Center to Marion and Doretta (Glick) Cupp. He married the late Karron Davis on July 11, 1964, and lived in Madison for a short stint and resided in Waunakee for the duration of his...
Meredith Ross
Apr 20, 2016
Madison - Meredith Ross, 60, died April 20 in Madison, surrounded by her loving family. Merry attended UW-Madison for graduate school and then taught in the English department. She later went to UW Law School and upon graduation became a clinical professor of law. Within several years, she was named Director of the Frank J. Remington Center where...
Harold Forbes
Apr 19, 2016
Madison- Harold Eugene "Bud" Forbes, age 87, died very early the morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2016 following an unexpected hospital stay. Harold, a lifelong Madison resident, was born in Madison on January 28, 1929, the son of Harold Frank Forbes and Marie Matilda "Tilly" (Brand) Forbes. Harold graduated from Madison East High School, class of 1947, where...
Eugene Latsch
Apr 19, 2016
Deerfield - Eugene M. Latsch, age 73 passed away at London Lodge on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 31, 1943 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the son of Martin and Lillian (Blasing) Latsch. Eugene proudly served in the United States Navy. In 1967, Eugene was united in marriage to...
Robert Johnson
Apr 18, 2016
MADISON- Robert A. (Bob) Johnson, a resident of Madison since 1946, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 91. Bob, a proud member of the Greatest Generation, was born in Rhinelander to Agnes and Oscar Johnson on March 1, 1925 and was raised as a working member of the family grocery store, Johnson's Grocery...
Marvin Kolste
Apr 18, 2016
Lodi / Harmony Grove - Marvin L. Kolste, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 18, 2016. Marvin was born on February 10, 1942 to Lawrence and Mary (Selmer) Kolste. He went to East High School. Shortly after he enlisted in the military; serving in both the Army and Marines. Marvin was a member...
Wayne Smithback
Apr 18, 2016
Utica - Wayne E. Smithback, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Utica on April 18, 2016. Wayne was born August 3, 1929 to Gordon and Verna Smithback. His childhood and all but a few months of his adult life were spent on the family farm near Utica. Wayne went to school in a one-roomed schoolhouse...
Raymond Jones
Apr 17, 2016
McFarland- Raymond H. Jones died on April 17, 2016. He was a lifelong Madison area resident, DOB December 6, 1923. Ray was a widower, married 56 years, as his wife Jeanette E. Jones, passed away in February 2002. He is survived by his daughter Sterling E. Jones, son Thomas R. Jones, two grandchildren, three great-grandsons and other relatives....
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