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.
W. Koch
Nov 7, 2015
W. Robert "Bob" Koch was born on March 25th, 1925 as the second child of Elizabeth (Fiscus) and William Henry Koch. Bob passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2015 at the age of 90, having spent his entire life fully engaged in the Madison community both professionally and personally. Bob had a happy childhood living in a three-story...
Donald Helt
Nov 4, 2015
Helt, Donald R. "Don" Sr. Madison: Donald R. "Don" Helt Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashton on March 3, 1934 the son of William and Rose (Ripp) Helt . Don graduated from Middleton High School, and proudly served in the...
Allen Linster
Nov 3, 2015
VERONA- Allen (Buckshot) Linster, age 92, died of complications of Parkinson's disease on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Greenwood, Wisconsin, and graduated from Neillsville High School. His college years were interrupted by World War II, where he served as a corporal in the Twelfth Armored Division of the US Army. He returned...
Alice Findler
Nov 3, 2015
Cottage Grove,WI / Sun City, AZ Alice Kay (Joy) Findler, age 74, beloved companion, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully on November 3, 2015 from complications of small cell lung cancer. Born March 12, 1941 in Menominee, Michigan, Alice enjoyed her time growing up in Marinette, Wisconsin where she developed many lifelong friendships that she continued...
Katherine Schraufnagel
Nov 2, 2015
MADISON, WI - Katherine E. (Hildebrandt) Schraufnagel, age 91, passed peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2015. She was born on January 25, 1924 in Oshkosh, WI to Fredrick and Katherine (Stang) Hildebrandt. She was one of 17 children and grew up near Sells Spur, north of Glidden, WI. Katherine will be welcomed Home by her parents, many sisters...
David Falk
Nov 2, 2015
Madison- David Brian "Wolfman" Falk, age 68, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice on November 2, 2015. He was born in Madison, on August 1, 1947, the son of John and Mildred (Malter) Falk. David was a proud veteran, who served in the Army during Vietnam. He worked for many years at Oscar Mayer, retiring in 2002. An avid...
Anna Staley
Nov 2, 2015
WAUNAKEE/ OREGON-Louise Staley, age 86, passed peacefully on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at her home in Waunakee surrounded by family. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Collingdale, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Florence (Epright) Lewis. She was employed as a Hospital Unit Clerk for many years. Louise married Bernard Staley in 1966. Survivors include her four daughters;...
Renã©E Rannow
Nov 1, 2015
Madison: Ren�e Kathryn Rannow, age 58, passed quietly at the home she shared with her sister in Madison on November 1, 2015, following a 3-year struggle with cancer. She was born to Howard and Esther (Vienneau) Rannow at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI, on October 8, 1957. She attended Colby Public Schools and graduated in 1975. Following...
David Thiemann
Nov 1, 2015
Madison - David A. Thiemann, age 90, died November 1, 2015 of a heart attack. David was born on December 12, 1924 to the late Walter and Margaret Thiemann. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and after the war he graduated from Ohio State University. He grew up and lived many years in...
Dorothy Cripps
Oct 31, 2015
Dorothy M. Cripps, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born March 9, 1921 in the town of York, daughter to George and Anna (Frank) Nehmer. Dorothy was united in marriage to Lynn "Casey" Cripps on June 16, 1941. She and Lynn farmed until 1964, then moved to Sun Prairie and worked on...
Michael Clark
Oct 31, 2015
MADISON Michael E. Clark, passed away, Saturday, October 31, 2015 at age 75. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will follow. Please share your memories of Michael. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
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Victor Nichols
Oct 30, 2015
MADISON-Victor R. Nichols, age 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 30, 2014. He was born on Mar. 3, 1924, in Kenton, Ohio, son of Emery W. and Zula (Shertzer) Nichols. He was united in marriage to June Kitchen on May 28, 1979, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison. Victor graduated from...
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
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
Oct 30, 2015
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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
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
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
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
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...
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