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.
Phyllis Maurer
Dec 13, 2015
MADISON Phyllis E. Maurer passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at age 91. Arrangements are pending. Please share your memories of Phyllis. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
James Rissman
Dec 13, 2015
Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Visitation Visitation Pending Service Service Pending
Edna Illgen
Dec 11, 2015
Deerfield - Edna Jean Illgen, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Brookdale North Assisted Living. She was born on January 10, 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Paul and Myrtle (Christianson) Haustad. She married Arnold Illgen on August 13, 1966 in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Since 1966 Edna and Arnold lived and raised a...
Raymond Quant
Dec 10, 2015
MADISON Raymond M. Quant, age 89, died on December 10, 2015. Raymond was born in New London, WI to Elmer and Alice Quant where he graduated from high school in 1943. He then served for two years in the U.S. Army during World War II in General Patton's Third Army Headquarters. He was very proud of his military...
Janice Adsit
Dec 10, 2015
MADISON Janice L. Adsit passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at age 78. She was born in Richland Center on October 12, 1937 to the late Edgar and Eva (Maly) Boggs. Following graduation from Muscoda High School, Jan eventually settled in Madison and was united in marriage on July 2nd, 1960...
Victor Lovell
Dec 10, 2015
Victor Michael Lovell, son of Michael and Stephanie Lovell, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. He was 21 weeks and 2 days old and weighed 15 ounces. Victor is survived by his parents Michael and Stephanie Lovell (Middleton, WI); Grandparents Steve and Sharon Boyer (Rapid River, MI); Grandparents Richard and Renea...
Lyman Pernot
Dec 10, 2015
Stoughton - Lyman Charles Pernot, age 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his friends and family on Thursday December 10, 2015. He was born on February 9, 1928 in Oregon, Wisconsin, the son of David and Alice (Reider) Pernot. He married Kathryn Strandlie on October 15, 1955, who preceded him in death on June 23, 2002....
James Bambrough
Dec 9, 2015
MADISON - James Leroy Bambrough, age 92, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, at Serenity House in DeForest, Wisconsin. He was born on June 1st, 1923 in Madison, Wisconsin. James was the son of Morris and Mildred (Payne) Bambrough. He was married to Dorothy Mae Jordan on June 20th, 1942 and they cherished their 61 years of marriage. James...
Bill Peters
Dec 9, 2015
Deerfield - William H. Peters, age 93, passed away on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 22, 1921 in Walworth, Wisconsin, the son of Carl and Clara (Timming) Peters. Bill went to school and graduated from Walworth High School. He attended one year of college, studying accounting, and was...
Debra Wood
Dec 9, 2015
Sun Prairie - Debra Lynn Wood, age 64 passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 5, 1951 in Madison, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Kripps) Goodwin. On May 20, 1972 Debra was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerald...
Marion Sage
Dec 8, 2015
In Loving Memory SUN PRAIRIE-Marion Helen Sage, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She was born on July 2, 1931, in Forest, WI, daughter to Walter and Selma (Gerber) Voeltz. She grew up in Forest on the family farm with her six brothers and sisters. Marion worked in St. Paul at a bank as...
Daniel Buck
Dec 8, 2015
Daniel "Dan" R. Buck passed away at home on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Dan was born on July 15, 1944 in Woodstock, IL, the only son of Ronald and Cecelia (Abaly) Buck. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Central High School in 1962. Dan served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany from 1967...
George Martin
Dec 8, 2015
Sun Prairie - George "Pat" Martin, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Pat was a proud army veteran, serving on the European front and in Germany during World War II. He went on to work as a manager at Wisconsin Telephone for 40 years. Pat was also a lifetime Packer fan. Pat is survived by...
Edward Buhler
Dec 5, 2015
DEFOREST/WAUNAKEE-Edward "Eddie" Buhler, age 87, passed away on December 5, 2015. He was born on May 10, 1928, oldest son of Edward F. and Sybilla (Koch), and grew up in Waunakee. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and after the war, he met and married his wife of 55 years, Mary (Wagner). Mary preceded...
Debra Sheskey
Dec 5, 2015
Madison - Debra S. Sheskey, age 58, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 28, 1957 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the daughter of Robert and Deloris (Millette) Haak. She was united in marriage to Mark Sheskey on March 16, 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. Debbie was a fun loving,...
Edna Nagle
Dec 5, 2015
Edna Nagle was born on April 7, 1929 as the oldest child of Henry and Marcella Lange; her siblings were Raymond, Delbert and Rosemary. Edna grew up on farms in southwestern Wisconsin. This was a time when most farms did not have central heating, indoor plumbing or electricity. Her father lost his farm during the Depression, so the...
Gordon Budde
Dec 4, 2015
SUN PRAIRIE - Sun Prairie - Gordon Mac Budde, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 in his home in the presence of his family. He was born October 30, 1924 in Ontario, Wisconsin to Lewis and Emma (Rumppe) Budde. Gordon grew up on a farm in Ontario and graduated from Ontario High School in the...
Edward Daub
Dec 3, 2015
Reverend Dr. Edward E. Daub Madison - Edward Eugene Daub, age 91, passed away at his home in Madison on Thursday, December 3. He was born in Milwaukee to Guido and Pauline Daub on May 17, 1924. He graduated from North Division High School. He earned a B.S. (1945) and M.S. (1947), both in chemical engineering at UW-Madison...
Edward Mendez Iii
Dec 3, 2015
Edward James Mendez III, precious baby boy of Anna Rios and Edward James Mendez Jr, was born into the arms of angels December 3, 2015. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 followed with a prayer...
Elaine Warskow
Dec 2, 2015
Madison - Elaine H. Warskow, 88, passed away December 2, 2015 at Oakwood West University Woods. Elaine was born October 22, 1927 in Green Bay, the only child of Harry and Mathilda (Kuehl) Krug. After graduating from Green Bay East High School, she attained a Bachelor of Science degree from Lawrence University in 1949. She was employed at...
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