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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
S. Smith
Oct 23, 2015
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
Kay Tetzlaff
Oct 23, 2015
Madison - After many years of keeping a careful watch over this beautiful lady, Kay Louise (Rieder) Tetzlaff, God decided it was time to take her home. He needed a special angel who was strong, humorous and feisty, loving and kind to all, who could make amazing meals and bake for an army. Kay went home to her...
Sandra Turner
Oct 23, 2015
Sun Prairie - Sandra M. Turner, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born on May 10, 1947 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin the daughter of Orval and Doris (Floerke) Leiske. Sandra was united in marriage to Grant Turner on September 5, 1970 in Lake Mills. She and her...
Emily Schaeffer
Oct 23, 2015
MADISON- Emily "Jean" (Stedronsky) Schaeffer, age 89, died peacefully in her home on Friday, October 23, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. Jean was born on April 3, 1926, in Wagner, South Dakota. She was the eleventh of 12 children born to Emily and John Stedronsky. She moved to Seattle, WA during World War II to work for Boeing, returning...
Helen Andrews
Oct 22, 2015
Andrews, Helen R. Madison: Helen Rose Andrews, age 92, died October 22, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center. Helen was born in Preble (Brown County) WI on November 11, 1922 to John and Rose Donarski. She was a Packer Fan all her life, and her family went to every Packer game in her younger years. She has lived...
Helene Glasier
Oct 21, 2015
Madison / Mt. Horeb - Helene Glasier, age 87, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Ingelside Manor in Mt. Horeb. She was born on September 23, 1928 to Leo and Lena (Enders) Vetter in Madison. Helene graduated from West High School. She was united in marriage to Ronald Glasier on May 8, 1954 in Madison. She worked...
Marie Kessenich
Oct 21, 2015
Waunakee - Marie Kessenich, age 93, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie. She was born on November 19, 1921 in Springfield, Wisconsin the daughter of Felix and Elizabeth (Miller) Diederich. Marie was united in marriage Jacob "Joe" Kessenich on April 27, 1946. She had a passion for cooking and feeding her family,...
Naomi Rane
Oct 21, 2015
Madison - Naomi Rane, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Naomi was born on November 7, 1921 to Robert and Ethyl Boyd in White Lake, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Rane. She and her husband owned and operated Rane's Liquors on South Park St. for 43 years. She was...
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