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.
Dorothy Hrovat
Feb 19, 2016
Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
Paul M.D.
Feb 19, 2016
Paul O. Simenstad A wonderful husband, father, physician and man of faith passed away on February 19, 2016 at Sebring Assisted Care Residence. An identical twin, Paul and his brother, John, were born to Agnes and L. O. Simenstad on July 7, 1928. After boyhood in Osceola, Wisconsin, Paul attended Carleton College where he met the love of...
Berniece Deneen
Feb 19, 2016
A.Berniece Deneen, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2016. She was born August 26, 1921, on the family farm in Spring Green. Berniece was the only child to Albert and Amelia (Gorder) Uptgraw. After graduating from Spring Green High School, she met her future husband James Deneen at the Lilac Gardens Dance Hall. They later...
Misako Roscoe
Feb 19, 2016
MADISON- Misako Roscoe, who was born on June 17, 1932, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Misako was born in Osaka, Japan but lived most of her life in Wisconsin. Misako was an accomplished seamstress who ran her own business for many years. Misako was an outgoing, happy person who loved...
Delores Hodgson
Feb 19, 2016
Madison- Delores M. "Lori" Hodgson, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of February 19, 2016. Lori was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 24th, 1931, the daughter of Helmuth Uttech and Norma (Greger) Uttech. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School class of 1949. Following High School, Lori attended the Wisconsin...
Barbara Cumming
Feb 19, 2016
Madison Barbara O. Cumming, age 93, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Oakwood Village West. She was born on January 7, 1923 to Orville and Lola (Wilson) Owen in Clinton, IA. Barbara graduated from Clinton High School Class of 1941, and from Clinton Business College in 1943. She was a private secretary for Climax Engineering for...
Patricia Jacobson
Feb 17, 2016
Stoughton - Pat (Dalsoren) Jacobson, age 76, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1939, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin and Ruby (Nelson) Dalsoren. After graduating from Stoughton High School in 1956, she moved to Madison and took an apartment with other...
Yen Fuh
Feb 17, 2016
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Judy Kravat
Feb 17, 2016
Madison - Judy Kravat died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 on her birthday in Madison, Wisconsin. Judy was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 17, 1943 to Erwin and Elaine Sackin and came to U.W. Madison for college. She met her husband, Jeff, because her sorority and his fraternity were next door to each other. They married on...
David Johnson
Feb 16, 2016
David B. Johnson, 97, died Tuesday at Oakwood Village University Woods, in Madison. Johnson was loved and admired by family and friends for his intellect, sense of humor, compassion and generosity. An avid gardener and writer, he traveled widely with his wife, Marjorie, and remained civically and politically engaged until his health failed in recent months. Born in...
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...
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