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.

William Louther, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Anna Granato

Anna Granato

Feb 7, 2016

A funeral service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the time of service.

Visitation Cress Funeral Home-Sun Prairie 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590 12:00 PM -...

Robert Boyd

Robert Boyd

Feb 7, 2016

McFarland- Robert L. Boyd, age 46, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was born in Stoughton on March 13, 1969, the youngest son of Edward and Harriet Boyd. Bob is survived by his mother, Harriet; brothers, Charlie (Cindy) Boyd of Oregon, and Steve (Taka) Boyd of McFarland. He was preceded in death by his father, Ed....

Georgia Faris

Georgia Faris

Feb 7, 2016

McFarland - Georgiana J. Faris, known by friends and family as Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in McFarland. She was born in the Town of Caledonia in Columbia County on July 10, 1918 and was the pride and joy of her parents, William and Lillian. After graduation from Sauk City High School, Georgia worked at...

Donald Nolan

Donald Nolan

Feb 7, 2016

Donald "Buck" Glenn Nolan MADISON- On the evening of February 7, 2016, Don passed away peacefully at his home with his family Linda, Emily, Amanda, Declan, Ryland, Molly and Pippa; after a 4 year fight with Parkinson's Disease. Don was clearly waiting until the Super Bowl was over. Don was 66 years old. Don Nolan was born in...

Waldemar Nimmow

Waldemar Nimmow

Feb 6, 2016

MADISON/WHITEWATER - Waldemar W. "Walt" Nimmow Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully in Whitewater on Saturday Feb. 6, 2016. He was born on Sept. 14, 1929 in Abelman, WI. the son of the late Walt and Hermine (Carlin) Nimmow. He and Ester Knuth Nimmow were blessed with 58 years of marriage. He was a member of Mount Olive...

Jean Brickson

Jean Brickson

Feb 6, 2016

Madison Jean D. Brickson, age 98, died on February 6, 2016. Jean was born on March 30, 1917 in Manhattan, Kansas, the only daughter of Frances and Aaron DeYoung. She was a graduate of Kansas State University. Jean taught home economics in Wilson, KS and served as Program Coordinator for the Seattle YWCA before moving to New York...

Wayne Peterson

Wayne Peterson

Feb 6, 2016

Madison: Wayne M. Peterson passed away on February 6, 2016 at age 82. He was born in Lone Rock, WI on October 7, 1933, the son of Ernest and Rachel (Webster) Peterson. In 1953 Wayne was drafted into the US Army, and served from December 1953 to December 1955. He served in the Combat Engineers in Germany from...

Seamon Moe

Seamon Moe

Feb 6, 2016

Stoughton- Seamon "Buck" Moe, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born in Stoughton on January 6, 1926 to Seamon and Olga Moe. After serving in the Navy during WWII, he returned home and married Patricia Amundson on May 14, 1949. Buck was a member of the...

Gail Olson

Gail Olson

Feb 6, 2016

Madison - Gail L. (Runey) Olson, age 64, passed away peacefully in Willows Nursing Home on Saturday Feb. 6, 2016. Gail was born on Sept. 25, 1951 at St. Mary's to Chester & Georgia Runey. Gail graduated from James Madison Memorial in 1969. She went on to care for special needs children in a daycare. She married Kenneth...

Shirley Irgens

Shirley Irgens

Feb 5, 2016

Edgerton/Sun Prairie Shirley E. Irgens daughter of Louis C. and Bessie (Borkenhagen) Zicker, born March 14, 1928 in West Allis, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 87. Shirley was a 1945 graduate of West Allis Central High School and earned a B.A. degree in...

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