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.
Richard Sparks
Aug 6, 2015
Richard "Dick" Allen Sparks, age 72, a resident of Madison, WI, formerly from Rochester, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home. Dick was born on May 31, 1943, son of the late Warren Rogers and Ellen Morgan Sparks, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he grew up as a child. He graduated in 1960 from...
Robert Kunn
Aug 6, 2015
In Loving Memory Robert J. Kunn, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was born August 27, 1944 in Madison, son to Harold and Agnes (Marks) Kunn. Bob graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1962. He owned and operated Beau Monde Hair Salon for over 40 years. He loved...
Morrie Streich
Aug 5, 2015
Morrie Streich passed away peacefully at the age of 93 ,on August 5, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Laura (Lewis), three children: Morris ( Patricia), Janelle( Michael) Tilles and Keith (Susan); five grandchildren, Bryan, Tara, Melody, Stephanie and Carolyn; two great grandchildren Rowan and Fiona; and several cousins. He was predeceased by...
Frances Hauser
Aug 5, 2015
Madison - Hauser, Frances Bess , age 102, at The Jefferson Retirement Home, Madison, Wisconsin passed away August 5, 2015. She was born on October 15, 1912 in Black Earth, Wis to Clarence and Hattie Ranyard. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and White Shrine in the Masonic Order. Over 50 years...
Norbert Buechner
Aug 5, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Norbert "Curly" Buechner, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family following a short illness on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. He was born in the Township of Springfield on July 18, 1926, to Louie and Gertrude (Meier) Buechner. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956 and was a member of the Waunakee...
Martha Ruesch
Aug 4, 2015
Martha L. Ruesch, age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 4, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center, her home for the last 13 years. Martha was born January 25, 1958 in Madison, daughter to Fredolin A. and Dorothea (Briscoe) Ruesch. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School and the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where...
Robert March
Aug 4, 2015
Madison - Robert Herbert "Bob" March, 81 of Madison, WI passed away on August 4, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on February 28, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Herbert and Jane (Grbac) March. Bob had a long and fruitful career of more than 40 years as a professor of physics at...
Clifford Stai
Aug 4, 2015
Stoughton - Clifford R. Stai passed away at home on Aug. 4, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 16, 1922 in Stoughton WI , son of Jens and Olivia (Hoel) Stai. Clifford was the baby of 10 children, all raised on the farm in the Wheeler Prairie School area. Cliff only completed eight...
Rev. Lloyd
Aug 4, 2015
Lloyd, Rev. Arthur Selden Madison: The Reverend Arthur Selden Lloyd passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA, on August 4th. He was born December 5,1927 in Osaka, Japan. He was the seventh and youngest child of Episcopal missionaries the Rev. James Hubard and Louisa Myers Lloyd. Art graduated from Hargrave Military Academy...
Jerome Ballweg
Aug 4, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Jerome M. Ballweg, age 80, died on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg following a brief illness. He was born in the Town of Berry on Aug. 19, 1935, to Joseph and Mary Ann (Bong) Ballweg. He married Caroline Hetzel on June 12, 1962, in Plain. Jerry was employed at the University of Wisconsin for...
Ralph Musin
Aug 4, 2015
Madison - Ralph Musin, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015, at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with Rabbi Renee Bauer presiding. A full obituary will be published once complete. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison, WI...
Lois Pullar
Aug 1, 2015
McFarland- Yet another angel among us has been called home. Lois Kathleen Pullar passed quietly in her sleep on Saturday, August 1st. God, church and family was her passion. She truly nurtured and cared for these three things with her everyday practice. As a longtime resident of McFarland and member of the McFarland Lutheran Church, possessing the name...
Melody Hope
Aug 1, 2015
Madison/DeForest - Melody Hope, age 59, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2015 with her family and friends by her side. Melody was born on May 7, 1956 in Independence, Iowa to Lawrence and Lola Nabholz. She was the youngest of four children, Lewis Nabolz, Carma Kucera, and Steve Nabholz. In 1982, Melody married her life partner, John...
Cameron Md
Aug 1, 2015
Zahed, Cameron M.D. Madison: Cameron Zahed M.D., age 46, lost his battle with cancer on August 1, 2015. He was born on June 11, 1969 in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, IL to Dr. Behrooz Zahed and Doreen Crabtree. Cameron loved his hometown city of Chicago but moved to Wisconsin to pursue his education and career in medicine....
Rosemary Vahldieck
Jul 31, 2015
Rosemary K. Vahldieck, age 95, died July 31, 2015 at Oakwood Village West, with family at her side. Rosemary was born February 14, 1920 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Christian J. Kreilkamp and Emma Marie (Blum) Kreilkamp. After graduating from high school in Princeton, WI, she earned her BSN as well as an MS and ABD in Sociology...
Owen Veum
Jul 30, 2015
Stoughton- Owen L. Veum, age 98, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Stoughton on May 24, 1917, the son of Christ and Elsa Veum. Owen grew up on the family farm and was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. On February 19, 1944 he married Eunice Schachtschneider....
Richard Moll
Jul 30, 2015
Madison, WI - Richard (Dick) Moll, of Madison, WI, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, professor and friend to many passed away peacefully surrounded by family at age 79 on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Dick was born in Chicago, IL on September 2, 1935, the eldest son of Dorothy and Louis Moll. He was lucky enough to meet the...
John Biddick
Jul 30, 2015
MADISON- John Harlan Biddick of Madison passed away gently on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the age of 92. He was born in Livingston, WI on June 23, 1923 at the home of his maternal grandparents. He was the third of five children born to Delpha and William T. Biddick. His mother had played piano for the silent...
Arlen Rambo
Jul 30, 2015
Stoughton- Arlen S. Rambo, age 90, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Skaalen Retirement Services. He was born on November 9, 1924, the son of Hans and Isabel Rambo. Arlen graduated from Iola High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during WWII, stationed in the Pacific Theatre. On April 24,...
Charles Walter
Jul 29, 2015
Charles D. Walter, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. He was born on May 3, 1917, in Easton, IL, the son of Harold and Ethel (Steger) Walter. Charles was united in marriage to Fay Spink in Havana, IL on June 16, 1940. Charles worked for Donaldson Manufacturing Company as a sales engineer for over 40...
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