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.
Caroline Fose
Dec 2, 2015
Verona - Caroline Margaret, Jacob Alan, and Mason Daniel, newborn daughter and sons of Nathan and Jillian (Descourouez) Fose, passed away in the loving arms of their parents on Tuesday, December 2, 2015.
Visitation Private Service Private
Curtis M.D.
Dec 1, 2015
Madison - Dr. Curtis R. Weatherhogg, M.D., 87, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Jan at his side on December 1, 2015. Dr. Weatherhogg was a pediatrician in Madison for 38 years from 1958 to 1996. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 14, 1928 to John and Laverne (Birdsall) Weatherhogg. He entered the U.S....
Thomas Papenthien
Dec 1, 2015
WAUNAKEE- Tom passed away December 1, 2015. He died in peace at his home in Waunakee, WI. Tom was 60 years old. He is survived by his son Austin and his brother Ted. Austin is a senior at Edgewood College where he competes on the varsity soccer and tennis teams. Tom joins in heaven his parents Mary Lichtfeldt...
Jaxson Tree
Dec 1, 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
Yongxin Liu
Dec 1, 2015
Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Visitation Cress Funeral Home Madison - Speedway 3610 Speedway Road Madison, Wisconsin 53705 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
David Armstrong
Nov 30, 2015
Sun Prairie - David J. Armstrong, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2015 in the arms of his loving family, following a seven year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on December 16, 1948 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Daryl and Alice (Graper) Armstrong. David was raised and...
Robert Haag
Nov 30, 2015
DANE-Robert "Bob" Haag, age 85, of Dane, died peacefully at home with his wife, Betty, at his side on Monday, November 30, 2015, following a long illness. He was born on October 15, 1930, to Joseph and Louise (Esser) Haag. Bob married the former Betty Adler on November 26, 1983. He was employed at various area feed mills...
Robert Bless
Nov 29, 2015
Surrounded by his loving family, Robert Charles Bless died at home on November 29th, three days before his 88th birthday. He was born in Ithaca, NY on Dec. 3, 1927 to a Russian father, Arthur Aaron Bless, and a French mother, Eva Chantrell Bless. Bob spent many summers on the family farm in the South of France, where...
Kathi Bresnehan
Nov 29, 2015
Kathleen C. Bresnehan, age 66 of Mount Horeb WI passed away unexpectedly on November 29 2015. She is survived by her husband of 26 years John Aagaard, her daughter Bridget Gent, Granddaughters Vivian Simonson and Tallulah Taylor. She is also survived by her Mother Virginia Bresnehan, Sisters Kris, Karen, Kay, Kerry, Kendra, Kim and Brother Michael plus many...
James Carley
Nov 28, 2015
Jim Carley, whose extraordinary business career spanned six decades, died November 28, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was 86 and had lived in Madison since 1967. Jim's base was Madison, but his reach, often on projects that included his brother, David - together they founded the Carley Capital Group in 1974 -stretched...
Elizabeth Brown
Nov 28, 2015
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Jules Newman
Nov 26, 2015
MADISON - Jules Newman passed away peacefully at BrightStar Senior Living on Thursday, Nov. 26, one day short of his 90th birthday. Born in Chicago on Nov. 27, 1925, he was the son of Joshua Samuel "Sam" and Elaine (Grundwag) Newman and grew up on the south side. After graduating from Hyde Park High School, Jules served in...
Kay Perkl
Nov 26, 2015
McFarland - Kay F. Perkl, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2015, at her home surrounded by family. She had battled cancer and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome for over 10 months. She was born on September 17, 1940 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Frances (Dann) Rodefeld. Kay graduated from Madison East High School on...
Ernie M.D. Jr.
Nov 25, 2015
Ernie Pellegrino Jr., MD, gave up his spirit on November 25, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1939, to Italian immigrant parents Ernie Pellegrino, Sr. and Caterina DeCristofero, Ernie was raised in Kenosha, WI, with brothers Ron Pellegrino, Robert Pellegrino, Richard Pellegrino (deceased) and sisters Rita Ritacca and Rosemary DeLano. Ernie graduated...
Barbara Mcneel
Nov 25, 2015
MADISON Barbara Jane McNeel passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at age 62. She was born in Elkhorn, WI to the late Laird and Dorothy (Clausen) McNeel. Barb had good organizational and clerical skills which served her well in various jobs. Barb had a great sense of fashion. She was an excellent seamstress and cook. She always added...
Jennifer Carroll-Brooks
Nov 25, 2015
MADISON-Jennifer L. Carroll-Brooks age 59 of Verona, made her journey into Heaven, November 25, 2015 after a remarkable three year display of courage and resiliency fighting triple negative breast cancer. She was born June 28, 1956 in Madison to Clovis (Johnson) Oliver and Johnny Carroll. She spent a joyful and memorable childhood in the Truax, Darbo and Bayview...
Robert Potratz
Nov 25, 2015
Stoughton - Robert R. Potratz, age 89, passed away on November 25, 2015 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Otto and Elda Potratz. He married Ellen Kane on July 30, 1955 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Stoughton. Robert was one of the last true renaissance men. He...
Margery Riege
Nov 24, 2015
DEERFIELD - Margery Ann Riege, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She was born on September 27, 1934 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Frieda (Behling) Albrecht. On November 29, 1952 Margery married Berthold Riege, the love of her life, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterloo. They spent nearly 62 years together,...
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