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.

Charles Terhall

Charles Terhall

Jul 26, 2015

In Loving Memory Sun Prairie- Charles "Charlie" Terhall, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and prayers both near and far on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born December 30, 1937 in Sun Prairie, the son to Carl and Beatrice (Ryan) Terhall. Charlie married Eleanor Grunewald on December 10, 1960. After graduation, Charlie...

Lavern Sloup

Lavern Sloup

Jul 25, 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

Joe Cottrell

Joe Cottrell

Jul 25, 2015

Janesville - Joe Cottrell, a man who loved to travel, embarked on his final journey on July 25, 2015. His wife and two daughters lovingly eased his departure. Joe, raised in Oklahoma City, was born in Paoli County, OK, to Albert F and Clara R (Sullivan) Cottrell on December 22, 1935. Joe developed a wanderlust early in life...

Hart Ruiz-Mcknight

Hart Ruiz-Mcknight

Jul 25, 2015

MADISON- Hart Edward Gonzalez Ruiz-McKnight, was born on February 16,1983. At the age of 32 Hart peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Hart was born in Denver, CO and a lifelong resident of Madison, WI. He attended Mendota Elementary, Gompers Middle school and he graduated from West...

Vivian Hall

Vivian Hall

Jul 22, 2015

Vivian E. Hall (Liefke Schelberger) Waunakee/Madison - Vivian E. Hall (Liefke Schelberger) age 86, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2015 at Saint Mary's Care Center in Madison surrounded by her family. She resided at Saint Mary's Care Center the past four years courageously fighting the effects of Parkinson's Disease. Vivian was born in Adrian Township, Wisconsin on...

Catherine Brabender

Catherine Brabender

Jul 21, 2015

Marshall/ Blanchardville-Catherine T. Crosby-Brabender, age 91, the greatest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at a Madison Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on December 22, 1923, to Wilfred and Theresa (Spahn) Schultz. She was employed at the Central Wisconsin Center and upon retirement, began to volunteer at the Madison VA and...

Robert Lueder

Robert Lueder

Jul 20, 2015

Stoughton / Poynette - Robert "Bob" Lueder, age 53, died peacefully at home on July 20, 2015. He was born on November 23, 1961 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Loren and Sharon (Smithback) Lueder. Bob was very proud and devoted to his girls Amanda and Amber, and also to his stepsons Matthew and Steven. Bob worked for...

Phyllis Powell

Phyllis Powell

Jul 19, 2015

Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406

Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private

Julie Falat

Julie Falat

Jul 19, 2015

MADISON - Julie A. Falat, age 51, of Two Rivers, WI, passed away at University of Wisconsin Hospital on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Even through her toughest times and most debilitating ailments she managed to keep her head held high and offer strength, comfort, and love to all around her. She always found the will to fight the...

Jack Phelps

Jack Phelps

Jul 19, 2015

Sun Prairie - Jack V. Phelps, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 13, 1926 in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin the son of Edward and Maude (Rathburn) Phelps. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Jack was united in marriage to Flavian Brooks on December 19,...

Irene Offerdahl

Irene Offerdahl

Jul 19, 2015

Offerdahl, Irene E. WAUKESHA - Irene E. Offerdahl, age 85, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Linden Grove in Waukesha. She was born June 6, 1930, in Sheboygan WI, the middle child of the late Edgar and Rose (Altenbach) Harff. She graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in art education and was an art teacher at Stoughton city...

Carolyn Towne

Carolyn Towne

Jul 18, 2015

MADISON-Carolyn Towne found peace on July 18, 2015, at the age of 70 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by family. She was born on June 7, 1945, in Council, ID and baptized into the Catholic church in McCall, ID. Carolyn was the beloved wife and lifelong companion of Larry for 40 years. The couple married in...

Walter Meinholz

Walter Meinholz

Jul 17, 2015

DEFOREST/ASHTON-Walter A. Meinholz, age 62, of DeForest/Ashton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 17, 2015. He was born on August 21, 1952, to William and Dorothy (Miller) Meinholz. He married the love of his life, Nancy (Schmit), on December 13, 1991. He was a steward of the land and was dedicated to the family farm,...

William Rotzoll

William Rotzoll

Jul 17, 2015

MADISON - William D. Rotzoll, age 83, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, WI. Bill was born, in Platteville, WI, on April 30, 1932, the son of the late Clifford and Catherine (Connor) Rotzoll. Bill spent his early years as an Army brat, and one time attended six grade schools in thirteen months....

Luella Barsness

Luella Barsness

Jul 17, 2015

Madison - Luella E. (Mrs. Rolland B.) Barsness has passed away peacefully at the age of 95. The only daughter of Carl and Anna (Geske) Schumaker, was born in Edgerton, WI in 1919. A graduate of Edgerton Child Memorial High School class of 1937, Lu also attended South Baltimore General Hospital School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD. September 15,...

Ruth Loew

Ruth Loew

Jul 17, 2015

Madison - Ruth Ann Loew crossed over, oh so gently, on Friday July 17, 2015. She was 92 and had been at Heritage Middleton memory care for over a year. Ruth courageously battled Alzheimer's with a quiet, steady determination. The disease, like that thief in the night, stole her memories bit by bit. She bravely carried on with...

Evelyn Senchak

Evelyn Senchak

Jul 17, 2015

MADISON-Evelyn Margaret Senchak passed away on Friday afternoon, July 17th, at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, Wisconsin. 'Ev or Evie' as her dear family and friends called her, celebrated her 95th birthday on June 7th of this year after celebrating the birth of her second great granddaughter on June 5th. Ev was born to George and Elizabeth Rapp...

Jahn Tinglum

Jahn Tinglum

Jul 17, 2015

MIDDLETON - Jahn Hermann Tinglum, 89, began celebrating his new "life" in heaven on Friday, July 17, 2015. Beloved by all, he will be missed here for his kindness, sharp wit, intelligence, devotion to his wife, Esther, and family, helpfulness to all neighbors and friends, and his persistence to eat pie first. He loved and was loved by...

John Heiser

John Heiser

Jul 16, 2015

John Heiser, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care with his wife Sylvia at his side. John was born in Wausau, WI on September 21, 1931 to Lawrence and Margaret (Smith) Heiser. He was a 1949 graduate of Wausau High school. After high school, John served in the military with the...

Roth Watson

Roth Watson

Jul 16, 2015

Madison-Roth "Buzz" Watson, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Agrace Hospice with his family nearby. He was born on July 11, 1931, to Rush and Amalie (Christen) in Dodgeville. During his high school years in Barneveld, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, basketball and football. In 1953, he married Anita Fosshage of Mt. Horeb. Anita preceded...

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