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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jon Derge
Feb 4, 2016
Jon Philip Derge of Madison, Wis., left this life too soon on Feb. 4, 2016. He was born on July 27, 1955, in Madison, Wis., to Glen and Eleanor Derge of Middleton, Wis. In 1976, he married Mary (Missy) Marth. They had a daughter, Andrea, who was born in October 1980, and a son, Max, who was born...
Bobbie Grade
Feb 4, 2016
Waunakee/ Westport Bobbie died suddenly on Thurs. Feb 4, 2016 at her home. She was born on Sept. 15, 1935 in West Allis, WI to William and Genevieve (Coon) Jensen. She attended Nathan Hale High School and the UW-Milwaukee extension, where she met her husband, Tom. They were married on June 7, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI at Ascension...
Andrew Olson
Feb 4, 2016
Olson, Andrew McFarland - Andy, age 88, passed away peacefully on Feb 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 13, 1927 in Lamont, WI, son of Irvin and Agnes Olson. After serving in the Navy during WWII, Andy was united in marriage to Gloria Jefferies on Nov 12, 1953. He worked for Sears...
Vernon Zickert
Feb 4, 2016
Deerfield - Vernon Ernie Zickert was born on Oct. 25, 1914 on a farm in the Township of Deerfield, the first son of John and Amanda (Zenk) Zickert. He attended Smith School in the Township of Medina. His first job was a hired man on the Walter Holzhueter farm. After marrying Margaret Holzhueter on June 8, 1939, Vernon...
James Graff
Feb 3, 2016
Sun Prairie - James "Jim" Arthur Graff, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at the Willows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sun Prairie. He was born on September 7, 1932, in Junction City, Wisconsin the son of Jerome and Ruby (Hessing) Graff. Jim was united in marriage to Beatrice Peck on February 27, 1960, in...
George Mael
Feb 3, 2016
Madison - George D. Mael, age 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 with his family by his side after a lifetime of battling disabling health issues as a result of a life threatening illness as a young teenager. He was born in Middleton on Oct. 10, 1934 to the late Elizabeth and Burdell Mael. Elizabeth died...
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