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.
George Danchuk, Jr.
Nov 24, 2015
MAZOMANIE--After years of illness, at 76, George succumbed to Parkinson's Disease and melanoma at the Middleton VA Hospice on Nov. 24th. He is survived by his loving partner of 43 years, Wendy. George led a most interesting life. He was a gentle-hearted poet who always said the trees and mountains were his mother and father. In early life...
John Lohrentz
Nov 24, 2015
MADISON - John Michael "Jack" Lohrentz, age 74, died after a brief and sudden illness at UW Hospital on Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015. He was born May 16, 1941 in Berwyn, IL. the son of the late Alfred and Grace (Volkens) Lohrentz. Jack graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 with a degree in Urban Planning, and later...
Ionia Erickson
Nov 24, 2015
Stoughton - Ionia G. Erickson, 92, of Stoughton, died early Tuesday, November 24 at Memory Care, Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove, where she been a resident for four months. Mrs. Erickson was born in Rockford, Illinois on February 2, 1923, the daughter of Maurice and Elsie (Batten) Petty. When Ionia was six weeks old, her father was killed...
Ricardo Sincaban
Nov 24, 2015
MADISON- Ricardo Abillon Sincaban, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home. He was the beloved son of Gabriel and Cornelia (Abillon) Sincaban and preceded in death by brother Roman, sisters Elena, Generosa, Bienvenida, and Filomena; and grandson Michael Anthony. He is the loving husband to Dr. Virginia Sincaban, father to Marilyn and...
Connie West
Nov 24, 2015
WAYNESVILLE, OH - Connie Elaine (Johnson) West, 58, of Waynesville, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Dayton OH. She was born on April 18, 1957 in Stoughton WI, the youngest of four children born to Jerrold G. and Loraine J. Johnson. She married Roger West on October 6, 1990 in Bellbrook, Ohio. Connie was...
Linnea Tornqvist
Nov 24, 2015
Madison - Dr. Linn�a Dagmar (Lindborg) T�rnqvist died peacefully at home in Madison, WI on November 24, 2015. Dr. T�rnqvist was born in Chester Springs, PA on April 5, 1941, to Swedish-speaking, professional artist parents. Linn�a was a beloved mother whose strength and kindness were inspirational. A very accomplished person, Linn�a graduated valedictorian from the Ellis School in...
Dolores Roum
Nov 23, 2015
Sun Prairie - Dolores "Dee" Roum, age 70, passed away at her home on Monday, November 23, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 12, 1945, the daughter of Edward and Marjorie (Storkson) Urfer. On a beautiful day, Dee was united in marriage to James C. Roum on May 17, 1984 in...
Ann Kubly
Nov 23, 2015
MADISON- Ann Elizabeth Kubly, age 69, passed away of cancer on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on November 22, 1946 in Madison to Cletus and Dorothy (Thistle) Munz. Ann loved hiking, gardening, traveling, birds, and flowers. She enjoyed going to the movies and attending plays and was a wonderful cook. Ann...
William Robinson
Nov 22, 2015
MADISON William "Bill" J. Robinson died peacefully on Sunday afternoon November 22, 2015 from heart failure complications. He was surrounded by his family and dear friends. He was born in Summit, New Jersey on March 31, 1973 to William A. and Marygrace Robinson. He married Katherine Magnuson in 2003, and they had two daughters together, Abby (8) and...
Yvonne Burris
Nov 21, 2015
MIDDLETON- Yvonne Dawn (Hauge) Burris died on November 21, 2015 in Middleton, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of George and Grace Hauge, and grew up with them in Viroque, Wisconsin until their move to Madison. She graduated from Central High ('43) and the UW-Madison ('47), and then moved to join her high school sweetheart, Thomas Burris, in California,...
Boyce Cutrell
Nov 21, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Boyce T. "Van" Cutrell, age 77, of Waunakee, died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison following a long illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia to Cecil Cutrell and Mary (Owens) Barnhill. Boyce served in the Army and was proud of his service. He was employed as...
Kyun Chung
Nov 21, 2015
Chung, Kyun Ja (Joo) Madison: Kyun Ja "Jenny" (Joo ) Chung, 74, passed away on November 21, 2015, at home in Madison, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathleen (Keith) Callan and Susan (Karl) Wigdal, her Joo family - two sisters and five brothers, and a devoted family of in-laws (Chung)....
Shyhmin Huang
Nov 21, 2015
Madison, WI - Shyhmin Huang, age 55, passed away on November 21, 2015 at UW Hospital. Shyhmin was born on April 22, 1960 in Taichung, Taiwan, where he was raised by a loving and strong family. He came to Madison in 1988 to pursue a doctorate degree, where he also met his wife, HuiChuan (Jennifer) Lai. Shyhmin and...
Patricia Trieloff
Nov 20, 2015
Deerfield- Patricia Lou Trieloff, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove. She was born in Elroy on January 17, 1931, the daughter of William and Eleanor Woodington. Pat was a longtime Deerfield resident, and devoted member of Deerfield Lutheran Church. On September 15, 1951 she married...
A. Warden
Nov 20, 2015
Madison - A. Del Warden, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Middleton. He was born on April 24, 1924 in Rhinelander. He was united in marriage to Grace T. Okray Warden on November 28, 1946 in Stevens Point. Del was a teacher and painter in the Wausau area....
Lawrence Mcdonnell
Nov 20, 2015
Cooksville- Lawrence J. McDonnell, age 78, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at his home. He was born in Chicago on January 22, 1937, the son of Lawrence and Eleanor McDonnell. Larry graduated high school from Loyola Academy in Chicago. He received his Bachelor's degree from Loyola University, and his Master's degree in Nuclear Physics from the...
Elizabeth Weirich
Nov 19, 2015
Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
William Cronkrite
Nov 18, 2015
Sun Prairie - William "Bill" Cronkrite, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on November 4, 1936 in Madison, the son of Lyle and Grace (Balthazor) Cronkrite. He was united in marriage to Jane Smith on December 30, 1955 in Ironwood, Michigan. Bill was a lifetime Sun Prairie...
Nicholas Bierman
Nov 18, 2015
Stoughton- Nicholas B. Bierman, age 80, passed away peacefully 11-18-2015 at his home surrounded by his family after many years of heart problems. He was the son of Oliver and Ruth (Udelhofen) Bierman on March 22, 1935 in Tennyson, Wisconsin. He went to St. Andrews Catholic School. He joined the Air Force in 1954-1958 where he was stationed...
Donald Collins
Nov 17, 2015
Madison - Donald J. "Spider" Collins, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on May 12, 1933 to Elizabeth Sullivan Collins and LaVerne Smalley in Madison. Donald attended St. Rafael's Catholic School and Edgewood High School. He served in the Korean War. Donald worked for many years at...
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