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.
Irene King
Feb 28, 2016
MADISON/WAUNAKEE - Irene V. (Wells) King, age 92, passed away peacefully at Waunakee Manor on Sunday Feb. 28, 2016. She was born July 20, 1923 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of the late LeRoy and Irene (Waller) Wells. She married William James Butler on Feb. 7, 1948 in Chicago. They had many good years raising their 4 children...
Marion Tande
Feb 28, 2016
MADISON - Marion Ardelia Tande, age 102, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village in Madison, Wis., on Sunday, Feb. 28. She was born July 27, 1913, in Hanska, Minn., to Mikal Mikkelson and Amanda (Anderson) Mikkelson. Marion grew up on the home farm as the eldest of five children. As a young child, she spoke Norwegian and attended...
Veronica Camacho
Feb 27, 2016
MADISON- Veronica Natalia Camacho, age 11, after accomplishing her mission in life passed away on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016. Veronica enjoyed music, sunshine and being outside. She treasured her time spent at the Easter Seals Camps very much. She was the very essence of Love! Veronica made everyone who knew her a better person, and she is now...
William Bowen
Feb 27, 2016
Stoughton- William D. Bowen, age 97, passed from this world on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born in Evansville on May 16, 1918 to William Herbert Ernest and Ada Huie Bowen. William farmed for several years in the Evansville and Stoughton area. On February 10, 1937 he married Ruby H. Moe and together they had six children....
Jacqueline Collins
Feb 27, 2016
WAUNAKEE Jacqueline Rae "Jackie" Collins, 71, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 28, 2016 surrounded by her family following a long illness. Jackie was born in Madison to the late John and Evalyn (Heyroth) Gedko. She attended Central High School. On July 26, 1969 she was united in marriage to John Collins. Jackie had a wonderful sense of humor...
Everett Hamre
Feb 27, 2016
Waunakee- Everett C. Hamre, age 81, passed away at his home in Waunakee on Saturday, February 27, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born July 15, 1934, in Leeds, WI, to Ervin and Myrtle (Hanson) Hamre. Everett was a proud veteran, who enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War;...
David Hardy
Feb 27, 2016
Verona - David M. Hardy passed away after a short illness on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born April 26, 1940 in Louisville, KY, to Viola R. (Harris) and Ben G. Hardy. He was a graduate of Eastern High School in Middletown, KY and attended the University of Louisville. He was preceded...
Sally Pagel
Feb 25, 2016
Sally L. Pagel, age 79 of Waunakee, WI passed away on February 25, 2016. Sally was born in Lake Geneva, WI, the daughter of Roy and Grace Osborne. Sally grew up in Delevan WI, graduated in 1956. As a youngster she traveled all over the United States with her family and enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife. In high...
Robin Johnson
Feb 25, 2016
In Loving Memory of Robin Lynette Johnson September 14, 1956-February 25, 2016 Robin Lynette Johnson, 59, of Madison, WI passed away on February 25th, 2016. She was born in Chicago, IL to Cleo Dorselle Jones and Emanuel Murphy on September 14th, 1956. Robin spent time working as a personal care giver in private homes and nursing homes, and...
John Verwiel
Feb 24, 2016
McFarland- John R. Verwiel, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on February 11, 1947, the son of John C. and Betty Lou (Dodds) Verwiel. John graduated from Madison East High School in 1965. In December of 1969 he married Judy Winner in Madison....
Rita Harrington
Feb 24, 2016
Madison - Rita Katherine (Luderus) Harrington completed her earthly journey on Feb. 24, 2016. She was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 1, 1937 to Elroy and Frances (Kurz) Luderus. She completed grade school at St. John de Nepomuc in June 1951, and Messmer High School in June 1955. She was a fiercely resilient, intelligent and creative woman whose...
Elinor Stotsky
Feb 24, 2016
MADISON- Elinor L. Stotsky, age 95, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in the hospice unit at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Morris and Rose Elperin. She married Jerome L. Stotsky on August 26, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. Elinor grew up in Cleveland and...
Gabriele Rhein
Feb 23, 2016
Gabriele Zu Rhein, M.D. Madison - Dr. Marie Gabriele Freiin Zu Rhein was born to Ludwig Freiherr Zu Rhein and Maria Therese Freiin von Bleul in Munich, Germany on April 5, 1920, and died at Oakwood Village University Woods on February 23, 2016, at the age of 95. Gabriele descended from a Swiss-German family that was granted nobility,...
Beverly Brandt
Feb 23, 2016
McFarland/Westport - Beverly A. "Bev" Brandt, age 69 passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on June 25, 1946 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herbert and Pearl (Taylor) Carpenter. On November 6, 1965, Bev was united in marriage to Roger Brandt in Cottage Grove. For 47 years, Bev worked for Suttle-Strauss...
Jean Homburg
Feb 23, 2016
Jean Harriet Homburg (n�e Rennebohm) was born in LaCrosse, WI, on October 18, 1923. On February 23, 2016, her heart-felt desire to join her beloved husband, Elmer, in heaven was granted as she passed away in her room at Oakwood East in Madison, WI. An avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, Jean said her lifetime love for baseball began with...
Louann Kelly
Feb 22, 2016
Sun Prairie- SUN PRAIRIE - Louann Kelly, age 56, of Sun Prairie, Wis., passed on to be with her True Love, Jesus, on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. She passed due to complications brought on by the thief called Alzheimer's. Louann was born in Madison on July 13, 1959, to Jean and Lester Kelly. She was raised on the...
Zack Parkin
Feb 21, 2016
Middleton Our dear son, Zack Parkin, 19, surrendered to a three year battle with depression in the comfort of his home on February 21. He is survived by his parents Ping Sun and Kirk Parkin, brother Archer and extended family in New York, Washington and China. Zack's passing leaves an irreplaceable void in our lives, but we are...
Jerald Hanson
Feb 20, 2016
Stoughton - Jerald Wesley Hanson, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1928 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, the son of John "Wesley" and Julia (Olson) Hanson. He married Dorothy Mae Brandenburg on May 10, 1952 at Luther Valley Lutheran Church in Beloit....
Dorothy Hrovat
Feb 19, 2016
Cress Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
Paul M.D.
Feb 19, 2016
Paul O. Simenstad A wonderful husband, father, physician and man of faith passed away on February 19, 2016 at Sebring Assisted Care Residence. An identical twin, Paul and his brother, John, were born to Agnes and L. O. Simenstad on July 7, 1928. After boyhood in Osceola, Wisconsin, Paul attended Carleton College where he met the love of...
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