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.
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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Aren Wish
Oct 4, 2015
Aren Jennifer Wish, beloved daughter of Joel R. and Carol W. Wish, was born November 6, 1982, and died October 2, 2015. Aren attended Waunakee Schools and Carleton College, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 2004. Until her illness got the upper hand, she attended the University of Minnesota. Aren was passionate about social services for children and other...
Grace Warden
Oct 4, 2015
Madison - Grace T. (Okray) Warden, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday Oct. 4, 2015. She was born Oct. 15, 1919 in Stevens Point to the late Joseph and Helen (Niemczyk) Okray. She married Del Warden on Nov. 28, 1946 in Stevens Point. Grace spent her teaching career in the Wausau area. Grace is...
Helen Vukelich
Oct 3, 2015
Madison - Helen Louise Gutensohn Frisbie Vukelich, age 86, died expectedly, in the early morning hours of October 3rd, 2015, with her five children at her side, singing the songs of her adored Pete Seeger. Helen was born on December 5, 1928 in Dawn, Missouri to Martha Kinsey Gutensohn and Samuel Gutensohn and spent her childhood in her...
Geraldine Randy
Oct 3, 2015
Madison - Geraldine Daitch Randy, age 87, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Gerry was born in Madison to Etta and Herman Daitch on April 29, 1928. She met the love of her life, Warren Randy, in her freshman year at the UW. They were married for 64 years. Gerry...
Milton Sunde
Oct 2, 2015
Madison - Milton Lester Sunde died peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2015, after a long and prosperous life. He was a South Dakota farmboy, a World War II veteran, a UW Poultry Science professor, a family man, and proud of his Norwegian heritage. Milt Sunde was born on the family farm on January 7, 1921, near Brookings SD,...
Mary Humphrey
Sep 29, 2015
In Loving Memory Mary Elizabeth (Kowalski) Humphrey completed her fifteen-year battle with cancer on September 29th, 2015. Mary was born October 28th, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Charlotte (Conrad) Kowalski. She was married to Tony Humphrey for 28 years. They lived and worked together in Sun Prairie, a city that was a little too small for...
Lanelle Neal
Sep 29, 2015
MADISON- Wanda "LaNelle" Neal went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She was born July 26, 1933 in Round Timber, Texas to Asa and Thelma Smith.â₨LaNelle married the love of her life, George Neal, on April 15, 1965. They were married 49 years, and were inseparable.â₨â₨LaNelle was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah...
Skylar Lee
Sep 28, 2015
MADISON - Skylar Marcus Lee on September 28, 2015 succumbed to a quiet killer that some may already be familiar with: depression. When not fighting against his own internal mental health he was a junior attending Madison West High School. An active member of GSA, Proud Theatre, he also actively did advanced ballroom dancing and was an activist...
Mark Daniel
Sep 27, 2015
Sun Prairie - Mark D. Daniel, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 26, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Rosemary (Keck) Daniel. Mark was united in marriage to Kathleen Schneider on January 16, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio. Family was everything...
Dora Kuehner
Sep 27, 2015
Madison - Dora M. Kuehner, age 104, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. She was born May 21, 1911, on the family farm near Rockfield, WI, the daughter of George and Louisa (Klevenow) Bast. She was married to Conrad L. Kuehner, a professor of horticulture at the University of Wis., Madison,...
Ida Lengfeld
Sep 27, 2015
Madison- Ida Jean Lengfeld, age 84, died on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Ida Jean was born February 6, 1931 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Lucia Carollo. She married Fred Edward Lengfeld in August of 1956 and they were married for 53 years. She received her undergraduate degree in social work at the University of Wisconsin...
Jessica Moore
Sep 27, 2015
Jessica Moore was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on December 4, 1945. She entered Heaven's gates on September 27, 2015. A Certified Nursing Assistant, Jessica was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was a true giver and would offer you her last of anything to help someone in need. Jessica was a...
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