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.
Ron Lecy
Aug 25, 2015
Stoughton- Ron "Mert" Lecy, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He was born in Stoughton on October 2, 1944, the son of Mirth and Norma Lecy. Mert graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963. He worked for Jensen Furniture Store before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965. He proudly served his country...
Gregory Skuldt
Aug 25, 2015
Madison - Gregory Robert Skuldt, 74, died on Tuesday, August 25, at St. Mary's Hospital from complications of multiple myeloma. Greg was born in Madison on July 3, 1941, and was the son of Robert B. and Viletta J. (Spencer) Skuldt. He graduated from West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Greg is survived by his daughters,...
Elizabeth Klee
Aug 25, 2015
Fitchburg - Elizabeth Ann Klee, age 84, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1931 to Henry and Emma (Haas) Klee in Madison. Elizabeth graduated from West High School in 1949, and went on to receive her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1953. She taught Art...
Carol Klunick
Aug 25, 2015
MADISON- Carol May Klunick, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt & friend passed from this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. She was 90 years old. Born in Milwaukee to May and Herbert Matzen on July 10, 1925, Carol spent her formative years there, graduating from Bay View High School in 1943. She...
Jon Quam
Aug 25, 2015
Stoughton- Jon Erik Quam "Quammer", age 48, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He was born in Stoughton on November 23, 1966, the son of James and Jean Quam. Jon graduated from Stoughton High School in 1985. On September 17, 1994 he married Tami Everson. For the last 15 years Jon worked as an Assembler for Weir...
Marvin Young
Aug 24, 2015
MIDDLETON- Marvin "Marv" T. De Young, age 77, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was born on March 22, 1938 in Friesland, WI to the late John N. De Young and Marion (Tillema) De Young. Marv's family also includes brothers Don (Betty) De Young of Friesland and Norbert (Pauline "Polly") De Young of Friesland (deceased December...
Olha Dudiak
Aug 23, 2015
Olha Dudiak died peacefully on August 23rd, 2015 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family. She was born in the Carpathian mountain region of Ukraine on July 16, 1930 to Paeraeskevia and Stefan Korybutiak. She fled her native country during WWII, ultimately immigrating to the United States. A promising student, she was granted a scholarship...
Susan Halloway
Aug 23, 2015
SAUK PRAIRIE - Susan Halloway, born November 26, 1953 in Milwaukee to Harry and Belle (Rubin) Halloway, died on August 23 at the St Clare Hospice House in Baraboo after a brief battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Sue got her music education degree at UW Madison and began teaching at Sauk Prairie High School in 1979,...
Laura Byar
Aug 23, 2015
Madison- Laura Byar, age 99, passed away at Agrace Hospice on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
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Larry Feldbruegge
Aug 22, 2015
Waunakee/ North Freedom - Larry Alan Feldbruegge, died on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in peace, in the comfort of his own home in North Freedom. He was born in Madison on June 25, 1955 to Dennis and Arlene (Handrick) Feldbruegge. Larry grew up in Waunakee and raised his family there as well. He was well known for his...
Tabitha Goldsby
Aug 22, 2015
In Loving Memory Tabitha Zoe Goldsby, age 18, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Tabitha was born December 27, 1996 in Madison, daughter to Mark and Lisa (Cree) Goldsby. Tabitha was a 2015 graduate of Marshall High School, where she was involved in drama, choir, band and FCCLA. She volunteered in...
Robert Byers
Aug 20, 2015
Stoughton / Watertown - Robert "Bob" Byers, age 62, passed away at home on Thursday August 20, 2015. Bob is survived by his wife Rose, daughter Angela (Chad) and grandchildren Shannon, Tyler and Jadyn. He was preceded in death by his son James. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday August 29, 2015 at Cress...
Duane Zinkel
Aug 19, 2015
Duane F. Zinkel, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 19 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was blessed to be able to remain in his home and was surrounded by his beloved wife of 54 years, Loretta, and his children. We all say "cancer sucks." Duane is survived by his wife Loretta, his children, Sue...
Mary Mcnall
Aug 19, 2015
Mary Carol McNall Mary was born in Madison, WI on 05/04/1930. Mary passed away peacefully on 08/19/15 at Badger Prairie Health Care where for 38 years she had been graciously cared for. She is dancing in heaven with her husband John F. McNall who preceded her to Glory 37 years ago. Mary's son, John, left this earth in...
Anna Tanner
Aug 19, 2015
Stoughton resident Anna J. Tanner, 85, passed away Aug. 19, 2015. Anna was born July 1, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Anne Flaws. She was a loving wife to Marvin T. Tanner for 55 years, mother to James (Sue Waldrop) Owens, Virginia (Jeff) Thompson, Kathleen (Brian) Liebman, Susan (Rick) Smith and Marvin (Lisa) Tanner, a grandmother...
Frederick Terpening
Aug 18, 2015
Frederick LeRoy Terpening, age 79, of Waunakee passed away Aug. 18, 2015. He was born on Aug. 22, 1935. in Alton IL, a son of Jesse Turner Terpening and Helen Marie (Buckley) Terpening. Fred served in the US Air Force at Truax Field, Travis and Scott Air Force Bases and in Weisbaden, Germany from 1955 - 1963. He...
Benton Taylor
Aug 18, 2015
Madison - Benton C. Taylor, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, after a brief illness. Ben was born in Tucson, AZ on February 1, 1924, to Walter and Mary Fairchild Taylor. He married Mary Lou Amborn Taylor on June 30, 1951. He will be remembered for his compassion, humility, dedication, and sense of humor. Ben...
Robert Thorne
Aug 18, 2015
Madison - Robert "Bob" Thorne, age 94, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Bob was born on January 23, 1921 in Geneva, NY to Marian (Rolph) Thorne and Robert S. Thorne, Sr. Growing up, Bob enjoyed his summers at the family cottage on Lake Ontario where he spent many hours sailing. After high school,...
Helen Stiklestad
Aug 17, 2015
Stoughton - Helen M. Stiklestad, age 94, passed away on August 17, 2015. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in Stoughton on November 26, 1920, the daughter of George and Hilda (Bjoin) Whaley. She attended Stoughton area schools and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938. On June 6, 1944, she was...
Lois Wolfgram
Aug 16, 2015
MADISON- Lois J. Wolfgram, age 66, died on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Meriter Hospital following a short illness. She was born on October 12, 1948 in Hustisford, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Harold and Audrey (Wilke) Wolfgram. Lois was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, Class of 1968. She had been employed by Meriter Hospital...
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