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.

Dolores Roum

Dolores Roum

Nov 23, 2015

Sun Prairie - Dolores "Dee" Roum, age 70, passed away at her home on Monday, November 23, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 12, 1945, the daughter of Edward and Marjorie (Storkson) Urfer. On a beautiful day, Dee was united in marriage to James C. Roum on May 17, 1984 in...

Ann Kubly

Ann Kubly

Nov 23, 2015

MADISON- Ann Elizabeth Kubly, age 69, passed away of cancer on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on November 22, 1946 in Madison to Cletus and Dorothy (Thistle) Munz. Ann loved hiking, gardening, traveling, birds, and flowers. She enjoyed going to the movies and attending plays and was a wonderful cook. Ann...

William Robinson

William Robinson

Nov 22, 2015

MADISON William "Bill" J. Robinson died peacefully on Sunday afternoon November 22, 2015 from heart failure complications. He was surrounded by his family and dear friends. He was born in Summit, New Jersey on March 31, 1973 to William A. and Marygrace Robinson. He married Katherine Magnuson in 2003, and they had two daughters together, Abby (8) and...

Yvonne Burris

Yvonne Burris

Nov 21, 2015

MIDDLETON- Yvonne Dawn (Hauge) Burris died on November 21, 2015 in Middleton, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of George and Grace Hauge, and grew up with them in Viroque, Wisconsin until their move to Madison. She graduated from Central High ('43) and the UW-Madison ('47), and then moved to join her high school sweetheart, Thomas Burris, in California,...

Boyce Cutrell

Boyce Cutrell

Nov 21, 2015

WAUNAKEE-Boyce T. "Van" Cutrell, age 77, of Waunakee, died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison following a long illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia to Cecil Cutrell and Mary (Owens) Barnhill. Boyce served in the Army and was proud of his service. He was employed as...

Kyun Chung

Kyun Chung

Nov 21, 2015

Chung, Kyun Ja (Joo) Madison: Kyun Ja "Jenny" (Joo ) Chung, 74, passed away on November 21, 2015, at home in Madison, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathleen (Keith) Callan and Susan (Karl) Wigdal, her Joo family - two sisters and five brothers, and a devoted family of in-laws (Chung)....

Shyhmin Huang

Shyhmin Huang

Nov 21, 2015

Madison, WI - Shyhmin Huang, age 55, passed away on November 21, 2015 at UW Hospital. Shyhmin was born on April 22, 1960 in Taichung, Taiwan, where he was raised by a loving and strong family. He came to Madison in 1988 to pursue a doctorate degree, where he also met his wife, HuiChuan (Jennifer) Lai. Shyhmin and...

Patricia Trieloff

Patricia Trieloff

Nov 20, 2015

Deerfield- Patricia Lou Trieloff, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove. She was born in Elroy on January 17, 1931, the daughter of William and Eleanor Woodington. Pat was a longtime Deerfield resident, and devoted member of Deerfield Lutheran Church. On September 15, 1951 she married...

A. Warden

A. Warden

Nov 20, 2015

Madison - A. Del Warden, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Middleton. He was born on April 24, 1924 in Rhinelander. He was united in marriage to Grace T. Okray Warden on November 28, 1946 in Stevens Point. Del was a teacher and painter in the Wausau area....

Lawrence Mcdonnell

Lawrence Mcdonnell

Nov 20, 2015

Cooksville- Lawrence J. McDonnell, age 78, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at his home. He was born in Chicago on January 22, 1937, the son of Lawrence and Eleanor McDonnell. Larry graduated high school from Loyola Academy in Chicago. He received his Bachelor's degree from Loyola University, and his Master's degree in Nuclear Physics from the...

Elizabeth Weirich

Elizabeth Weirich

Nov 19, 2015

Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434

Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private

William Cronkrite

William Cronkrite

Nov 18, 2015

Sun Prairie - William "Bill" Cronkrite, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on November 4, 1936 in Madison, the son of Lyle and Grace (Balthazor) Cronkrite. He was united in marriage to Jane Smith on December 30, 1955 in Ironwood, Michigan. Bill was a lifetime Sun Prairie...

Nicholas Bierman

Nicholas Bierman

Nov 18, 2015

Stoughton- Nicholas B. Bierman, age 80, passed away peacefully 11-18-2015 at his home surrounded by his family after many years of heart problems. He was the son of Oliver and Ruth (Udelhofen) Bierman on March 22, 1935 in Tennyson, Wisconsin. He went to St. Andrews Catholic School. He joined the Air Force in 1954-1958 where he was stationed...

Donald Collins

Donald Collins

Nov 17, 2015

Madison - Donald J. "Spider" Collins, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on May 12, 1933 to Elizabeth Sullivan Collins and LaVerne Smalley in Madison. Donald attended St. Rafael's Catholic School and Edgewood High School. He served in the Korean War. Donald worked for many years at...

Russell Kent

Russell Kent

Nov 17, 2015

Columbus - Russell E. Kent, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Hospice Care at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 29, 1935 in Carrington, North Dakota the son of Earl and Marion (Sorenson) Kent. Russ was an active member of Olivet UCC Church in Columbus singing in the choir and...

Beverly Bilkey

Beverly Bilkey

Nov 17, 2015

Sun Prairie/Dodgeville - Beverly Yvonne Bilkey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie. She was born on October 14, 1926 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Rush and Amalie (Christen) Watson. Beverly graduated from Barneveld High School sharing Valedictorian of her class. She was a 1948 graduate from the University...

Carol Sattler

Carol Sattler

Nov 16, 2015

Madison - Carol Ann Sattler, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Madison on November 16, 2015. Carol was born in Falls Creek, PA to James and Lucille Hinderliter on September 23, 1946. She graduated from DuBois Area High School in 1964 and earned a B.A. degree in Biology from Thiel College in 1968. She received a...

Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Nov 16, 2015

Patricia Johnson May 25, 1933 November 16, 2015 Patricia Ruth Johnson, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born in Indianapolis on May 25, 1933, the only child of Roy and Harriet (Mulvaney) Eller. She attended DePauw University, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, and...

Nancy Finley

Nancy Finley

Nov 16, 2015

MADISON- Nancy Rose Finley, age 68, of Madison, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Oakwood Village in Madison. She was born on June 22, 1947 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the daughter of Maurice and Genevieve Finley. Nancy attended Gays Mills High School and graduated from DeForest High School in 1965. She earned a BA in...

Arthur Anderson

Arthur Anderson

Nov 15, 2015

Stoughton- Arthur "Andy" Anderson, Jr., age 60, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born in Madison on October 23, 1955, the son of Arthur Sr. and Marilyn (Sanger) Anderson. Andy worked for Stoughton Trailers for 37 years. On June 12, 1976 he married Julie Ava Youngman. Andy enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He...

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