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 Aurit
May 6, 2015
MADISON- Richard "Dick" L. Aurit, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Madison. He was born on October 9, 1941 in Shullsburg, Wis, the son of Joseph and Estella (Sheffer) Aurit. He was united in marriage to Sharon E. Birk on October 7th, 1967. Richard attended Benton High School and MATC. He served his country...
Geoffrey Baltes
May 5, 2015
STOUGHTON - Geoffrey Steven Baltes, age 28, passed away May 6, 2015. Geoff was born December 19, 1986 to George and Kathleen (Rohlwing) Baltes. Geoff attended New York University and earned his degree in International Business and Finance; however, he discovered his calling as his father's caregiver. He cared for his father until his death in 2014. Geoff...
Lester Affeldt
May 5, 2015
Madison, Randolph, Webster, WI - Lester H. Affeldt, age 84, passed away on May 5, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portage, WI, on July 15, 1930, and graduated from Portage High School in 1948. He attended the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point for 1 year, and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin...
Sharon Hardiman
May 4, 2015
MADISON - Sharon Ann Hardiman, age 75 of Madison Wisconsin passed away comfortably and peacefully on May 4, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born March 29, 1940 in LaCrosse, the daughter of the late Mayme & Donald Johnson. Sharon graduated from LaCrosse Central High School in 1958. She married Robert M. Hardiman "Mike" on...
Romain Kessenich
May 4, 2015
Waunakee/ Verona-Romain G. Kessenich, age 85, died on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. He was born Aug. 15, 1929, to Gerald and Pearl (Borchers) Kessenich. He married Arlene Theisen in 1951. She preceded him in death in 1984. In 1985, Romain married his new found love and favorite dance partner, Jeanette (Wittwer) Rieder....
Karyn Jastram
May 4, 2015
MADISON- Karyn Lyn Jastram passed away Monday May 4, 2015. Karyn was the loving daughter of Lorene and Lyle, Sister to Scott and niece to Lorraine and Jack and mother to her precious kitty, Sneakers. Karyn was kind, generous, and truly loved by everyone who knew her. Funeral services will be held privately. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service...
Donald Niehus
May 4, 2015
MADISON / GREEN BAY - Donald Niehus passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was born in Madison, WI to Robert and Virginia Niehus on April 24, 1957. Don graduated from Memorial High School and served four years in the US Navy aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Constellation. He worked...
Ethel Sorensen
May 4, 2015
Madison - Ethel H. Sorensen, age 96 passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. Ethel was born on February 2, 1919 in Barrington, Illinois. She moved to Oakwood in 2001 after living in Mt. Horeb and Park Ridge, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Stanley; a grandson, Scott Skamarak; a sister, Marion...
Vernice Motl
May 3, 2015
In Loving Memory Vernice E (Knapton) Motl, age 78, of Marshall, went to Heaven on May 3, 2015 as she was surrounded by her family at AGrace HospiceCare. Vernice was born on November 4, 1936, daughter of Verna & William Knapton. Vernice married David Motl on February 8, 1958. She is survived by her husband David, of 57...
Kelly Sullivan
May 2, 2015
Denver, Colorado / Madison, Wisconsin - Kelly K. (nee Pittenger) Sullivan, age 56 passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2015. Kelly passed away after complications from a lung transplant, following a long battle with heart and lung disease. Kelly was born on February 13, 1959 in Denver, Co, but moved to Madison with her parents where she lived...
Jerry Collins Sr.
May 1, 2015
MADISON-Jerry Harden Collins, Sr. was born September 13, 1958, to the proud parents, LaVerne McClarity and Louis Collins, Jr. in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis and brothers, Anthony McClarity and Johnny McClarity. Jerry completed his education at Harper High School in Chicago. Jerry loved to work outside. His favorite was painting. He...
Norma Briggs
Apr 30, 2015
Norma Briggs of Oregon, Wis., died unexpectedly and peacefully on April 30, 2015, at age 79. Norma is survived by her husband, Mike, and children, Carolyn Briggs, Helen Mueller, Marian Mead, and John Briggs, and grandchildren, Alison Narveson and Kelsey Mueller, Emma Mead, Tatum Mead, and Cade Mead. A Gathering of Norma's Family and Friends Fitchburg and Oregon,...
Sida Liu
Apr 30, 2015
Private services will be held. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
Leonard Nelson
Apr 29, 2015
MADISON - Leonard C. "Ike" Nelson, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He was born in Madison on May 25, 1931 to the late Otto and Anna (Wills) Nelson. Ike was a lifelong resident of the Madison/Verona area. He attended Central High School, graduating Class of '49. On December 16, 1950, he...
Dolores Helmer
Apr 29, 2015
MADISON, WI / COXSACKIE, N.Y. Dolores R. (Rabl) Helmer, age 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Dolores was born in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. on December 19, 1941 to the late Roman and Rose (Sterbenz) Rabl. At age 7, she moved with her family to Coxsackie,...
Dalton Holmen
Apr 28, 2015
WAUNAKEE- Dalton L. Holmen, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Dalton was born on January 26, 1966 in Minot, North Dakota. He attended four years of elementary school in Shawano, WI. In 1975, he moved with his family to Waunakee where he completed his elementary and secondary education. He attended UW-Madison and graduated in 1992...
Gary Sproul
Apr 27, 2015
Stoughton- Gary A. Sproul, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2015 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. He was born in Stoughton on August 31, 1945. Gary was confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963. Gary served his country in the U.S. Army and was a driver...
Robert Anderson
Apr 26, 2015
ANDERSON, ROBERT I. MADISON, WI/MT PLEASANT, SC Robert I. Anderson, 91, died peacefully on April 26, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI with his children at his side. Bob recently returned to his family and Madison, WI after living and working as an accomplished professional mechanical engineer in Minnesota, Montana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Georgia and...
Orvella Hegley
Apr 26, 2015
In Loving Memory Stoughton - Orvella E. Jones Hegley, age 99, died on April 26, 2015 at Skaalen Retirement Services. She was born on January 18, 1916 in the Township of Arena, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie (Binder) Molbreak. She married Harold Russell Jones in 1936 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin and they resided...
Kenneth Cole
Apr 25, 2015
Mount Horeb - Kenneth N. Cole, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at his home in Mount Horeb. Ken was born on February 27, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of Kenneth L. and Minnie M. (Hamm) Cole. Ken grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and received his degree in economics from the U.W.-Madison....
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