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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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