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.
Donald Kind
Oct 18, 2015
Madison - Donald C. Kind, age 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 18, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 6, 1941, in Red Wing, Minnesota, son of Albert and Louise Kind. On Dec. 28 1968 he married Maureen Harrington in Milwaukee, WI. Don grew up on a dairy farm...
Richard Zillman
Oct 17, 2015
Zillman, Richard A. Madison: Richard Alan Zillman passed away on Saturday, October 17th. He was dearly loved and admired by his family and friends for his "love, guidance, creativity and generosity." He is survived by his wife Mary, their children and spouses: Chandler Zillman and Susie; Hallie Zillman and Tim Bouche: his brother Donald Zillman and wife Linda;...
Margaret Woods
Oct 17, 2015
Madison - Margaret Anne Woods, 92, died of Alzheimer's-related illness on October 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She came to Madison in 2011 so her son John and his wife Nancy could care for her. Anne was born March 12, 1923 in Long Beach, California to Margaret (Peggy) and Henry Martin McAnally. She grew...
Floyd Jones
Oct 16, 2015
Madison - Floyd I. Jones passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday October 16, 2015. He was born November 6, 1926 to John and Gertrude Jones in Lebo, Kansas. Floyd served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. Floyd married...
Leslie Vernig
Oct 15, 2015
In Loving Memory Leslie "Les" J Vernig, age 84, of Sun Prairie entered into eternal peace on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at his home. He was born March 19, 1931, the son of Carl and Mabel (Hoepker) Vernig. Les served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa. He was employed with Oscar...
John Trinkle
Oct 14, 2015
In Loving Memory John Thurman Trinkle Sr., 75, returned to his heavenly home on October 14, 2015 after a valiant battle with a long illness. He was baptized at the Methodist Church in Appalachia, VA. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Johnny was...
A.D. Anderson
Oct 13, 2015
MADISON - Dr. A.D. Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2015. He was born Oct. 11, 1918 in Gilmington, WI. the son of the late Andrew and Christine (Grass) Anderson. A.D. grew up on a farm and put himself through River Falls State University before attending the University Of Wisconsin Medical School...
Susan Houdek
Oct 12, 2015
Susan Ann Clark Houdek joined the Lord October 12, 2015, due to a heart attack. Susan was a loving caring person. She is survived by her husband, Cletus Houdek; her mother, Philys Clark; her daughter, Michelle (Kevin) Corrigan and their daughter, MacKenzie; her son, Tom (Mary) McLaughlin and their two sons, Dalton and Wyatt; son, Eric (Heather) McLaughlin,...
Nicholas Szabo
Oct 11, 2015
Technology executive and former Cupertino mayor Nick Szabo was a Silicon Valley engineer and local politician who in many ways embodied the American Dream. A refugee from the Communist takeover in his native Hungary, he entered the USA in 1949 without a valid passport. He was accepted to attend the California Institute of Technology, where he received a...
Jim Drengson
Oct 10, 2015
MADISON - James C. Drengson, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his home in Madison. He was born on November 23, 1952 in Madison, the son of Thomas and Elaine (Beaugez) Drengson. Jim was united in marriage to Terri Killerlain on September 1, 1979 in Madison. He worked at Madison Metro for 40 years...
John Anderson
Oct 9, 2015
Stoughton- John W. Anderson, age 48, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Edgerton on November 23, 1966, the son of Raymond and Norma Anderson. John enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1985 and served his country honorably while stationed in Germany. John enjoyed spending time on his Harley...
Dolores Johnson
Oct 8, 2015
Stoughton/Watertown- Dolores Virginia (Loftus) Johnson, age 90, Watertown, WI passed away October 8th 2015 at North Ridge Health & Rehab, New Hope, MN. She was born in Stoughton, WI, March 24th 1925 to Knut & Anna Loftus, graduated from Stoughton H.S., received her bachelors degree from the UW Whitewater and taught school in Hammond IN until she married...
Bertha Spahn
Oct 7, 2015
Spahn, Bertha Laura (Maier) Waunakee: Bertha Laura (Maier) Spahn, age 95, died on Wednesday October 7th at her daughter's home with her family by her side. She was born in Cross Plains WI on November 10, 1919 to Wolfgang and Margaret (Wipperfurth) Maier. She was united in Marriage to Melvin Spahn on June 9, 1951 and they farmed...
James Treutelaar
Oct 7, 2015
Madison - James R. Treutelaar, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on February 16, 1944 to George and Florence (Dopke) Treutelaar in Milwaukee. Jim graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee in 1962. He went on to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison...
Samuel Dean
Oct 6, 2015
Madison, Wisconsin Samuel James Dean, age 55 passed away October 6, 2015 surround by family and friends. His strength and bravery will always be remembered. Samuel is preceded in death by his parents Wilma Richard-Dean and Dempsey Dean. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Samantha Dean (Illinois) and granddaughter De'Arie Williams (Illinois); two sisters Mary...
Charles Davis
Oct 6, 2015
In Loving Memory Davis, Charles D. " Butch" Spring Green- Charles D. " Butch" Davis, age 67, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 14, 2014. Butch was born on September 17, 1946, in Stanley, Wis., to Charles and Beverly ( Clifton) Davis. Butch grew up in Madison, attended East High School and served in the Air Force...
Lavona Quinn
Oct 6, 2015
McFarland- LaVona Faye (Erickson) Quinn, age 91, passed into the night on October 6 after a brief illness. As she stated during her last week, she was ready to go. She lived a long life, loved her family well and was prepared for the next leg of her journey. LaVona was born in a farmhouse in Darlington, WI...
Charles Davis
Oct 5, 2015
In Loving Memory Charles E. Davis "Chuck", age 93, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015, at Pine View Living Community in Sun Prairie. Charles was born February 22, 1922 in Stuttgart, Kansas, the son of Charles E. and Audrey E. (Woodard) Davis. He enjoyed over 61 years of marriage to Beverly Clifton, whom he married on November...
Janet Lankey
Oct 4, 2015
Stoughton - Janet J. Lankey, age 80, passed away on October 4, 2015 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Janet will be laid to rest next to her parents at Pine Eden cemetery in Wonewoc, Wisconsin.
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