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.

Karen Ballweg

Karen Ballweg

Oct 30, 2015

Windsor - Karen I. Ballweg, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on January 29, 1941 in Brokaw, WI to the late Albert and Jeanette Erickson. She graduated from Wausau High School and worked as a CNA at University Student Health in Madison. She met her future...

Mary Copley

Mary Copley

Oct 30, 2015

Stoughton - Mary Helen Copley, age 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Skaalen Rehabilitation. She was born on October 10, 1934 in Sharpburg, PA, the daughter of Frank and Genevieve (Bachwierz) Gaza. Mary worked at Nazareth house for 24 years before she retired. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Gwendolyn Simba

Gwendolyn Simba

Oct 30, 2015

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Helen Duffendack

Helen Duffendack

Oct 30, 2015

Madison - Helen Culley Duffendack, age 95 passed, away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 30, 2015. She was born on January 29, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Hunter and Edna (Barclay) Culley. She graduated from the University of Michigan in nursing, where she met the love of her life, Stanley C. Duffendack. On September...

Adelia Reichhoff

Adelia Reichhoff

Oct 30, 2015

Adelia Naomi Reichhoff, taken from us too soon, October 30, 2015. Services are currently pending. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054

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Mina Ehly

Mina Ehly

Oct 30, 2015

MADISON- In Loving Memory of Mina Allene Ehly. Mina,passed away at Meriter Hospital on October 30th, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mina was born on December 12th, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN to MaryAnn Ehly and Alta Ehly. She attended West High School and later received a bachelor's degree at UW-Whitewater in Special Education. Mina worked for 35...

Donald Gallagher

Donald Gallagher

Oct 29, 2015

In Loving Memory Donald L. Gallagher, age 95, passed away on October 29, 2015. He was born on March 27, 1920 to Amos and Bertha ( Holzhueter) Gallagher. Don graduated from Sun Prairie High School. Donald proudly served as a paratrooper in the 101 st Airborne from 1941-1945. He jumped on D- day and into Holland where he...

Jane Wikum

Jane Wikum

Oct 29, 2015

Stoughton - Jane Elaine Wikum, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was born on December 7, 1922 in rural Evansville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Jennie (Higday) Jones. Jane graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1940, and then earned her clerical degree from MATC in Janesville. After her schooling...

John Tompkins

John Tompkins

Oct 29, 2015

Sun Prairie - John "Roger" Tompkin, age 74 passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Callaway, Nebraska, the son of John and Eleanor (Matz) Tompkin. Roger graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska in 1959. In 1962, Roger was united in marriage to Diann Kathleen Knudsen...

Darrald Nelson

Darrald Nelson

Oct 28, 2015

MADISON-Darrald E. Nelson, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Blue River, son to Raymond and Leuretta (Weir) Nelson. Darrald was united in marriage to Vicky Gottschalk on March 29, 1968 in Rockford, Illinois. Darrald was proud to serve in the Korean War...

Jean Greenwood

Jean Greenwood

Oct 27, 2015

In Loving Memory Jean A. Greenwood, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was born June 25, 1936 in Oconto, daughter to John and Ann (Karbon) Greenwood. Jean was raised at St. Joseph's Orphanage in Green Bay. Jean came to Madison as a teenager with the help of her sister in...

Marcia Mccaughey

Marcia Mccaughey

Oct 27, 2015

MADISON Marcia E. McCaughey, age 74, passed away in her home in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday October 27, 2015. She was born in Quincy, Illinois on September 25, 1941 to Raymond and Vera (Frageman) McCaughey. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Kory McCaughey. Ms. McCaughey pursued a career in nursing. She became a...

Adraannah Berge

Adraannah Berge

Oct 26, 2015

Deerfield - Adraannah "Anna" Berge, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015 with her family by her side after her battle with melanoma cancer. She was born on June 29, 1987 to Rhonda and Dennis Berge in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. She was loved by many for her beautiful smile, bubbly personality and caring state of mind. She is...

Xinwei Lin

Xinwei Lin

Oct 26, 2015

Close friends and family are welcome to gather from 9:00-11:00 AM on Friday, October 30, 2015 to celebrate Xinwei's life at the Cress Center. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8407

Visitation Cress - University 6021 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 No formal service will be held. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sandi Einerson

Sandi Einerson

Oct 25, 2015

Sun Prairie - Sandra J. "Sandi" Einerson, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on December 12, 1938 in Darlington, Wisconsin the daughter of Ervin and Sadie (Godfrey) Gilbertson. Sandi was united in marriage to Gary Einerson on December 27, 1960 in Darlington. She was a teacher...

Ethel Will

Ethel Will

Oct 25, 2015

MADISON - Ethel Sterr Will, age 97, passed away on Saturday October 24, 2015 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton. She was born April 8, 1918 in Lomira, the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorthea (Kletti) Sterr. Ethel married Jerome Will on May 24, 1940 in Loyal. Ethel is survived by her 2 daughters; Rebecca Albrecht; Josephine...

Mildred Shain

Mildred Shain

Oct 25, 2015

MADISON, WI - Mildred Ruth Shain (Millie), 88, passed away on October 25, 2015, of natural causes at Attic Angels surrounded by her family. Millie was born in Boise, Idaho on April 21, 1927, and attended the University of Washington in Seattle, where she met and married her husband of 68 years, Irving Shain. They moved to Madison,...

Eugene Roark

Eugene Roark

Oct 24, 2015

Madison - Eugene M. Roark, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 24 at University of Wisconsin Hospitals. He was born on March 25, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to Professor Raymond J. Roark and Margaret Mott Roark. Gene attended Randall Elementary School, West High and in 1953 received a B.S. degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin....

Margaret Kailin

Margaret Kailin

Oct 24, 2015

MARGARET COOGAN KAILIN, age 96, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2015 at Capitol Lakes Health Center, Madison, after a glorious fulfilling day with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Known as Maggie, she was born Margaret Marie Coogan, on Dec. 1, 1918 to Eleanor and William Coogan in Watertown, WI, the 13th of seventeen children. Maggie grew up in...

Susan Elrod

Susan Elrod

Oct 23, 2015

Susan Michele Elrod, known as Michele, passed away at home on Friday, October 23, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Beatty, her daughter and son-in-law, Alyssa Beatty and Jake Turner, Brooklyn, NY, her step-mom Marsha Elrod, Cedar Creek, TX, and her step-brothers Terry Williams, Fort Worth, TX, Darryl Williams, Arlington, TX, and Jerry Williams, Nashville, TN....

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