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.
Carol Halverson
Mar 29, 2015
Deerfield- Carol Jean Halverson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at her home. She was born at home on December 23, 1934 the daughter of Leon and Edna Calder. Carol Jean graduated from Deerfield High School. On April 24, 1954 she married her high school sweetheart, Eugene Halverson. Together they farmed in Deerfield for 57...
William Chritton
Mar 28, 2015
Stoughton- William Emmet Chritton, Jr., 95, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by loving family. Bill, or "Emmet" as he was known growing up, was born at home on April 12, 1919 in Stoughton to William E. Chritton, Sr. and Gertrude A. (Williamson) Chritton. Bill's family was loving but of humble means,...
Alice Ruland
Mar 28, 2015
Madison - Alice A. Ruland, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 26, 1932 in Mauston, Wisconsin the daughter of Leo and Anna (Robinson) Cafferty. She was united in marriage to Bernard "Jim" Ruland on August 16, 1951 in Mauston. Alice worked at Sears for a...
Robert Kreitling
Mar 27, 2015
Stoughton- Robert C. Kreitling, age 86, died on Friday, March 27, 2015 at home with his wife by his side. He was born in Chicago on January 10, 1929, the son of Charles and Cecile Kreitling. Bob was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and was stationed in Germany. On August 28, 1954 he married Lucille McCartney....
Patricia Zwettler
Mar 25, 2015
Madison - Patricia A. Zwettler, age 79, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Four Winds Manor in Verona. She was born on April 3, 1935 to Edmund and Ruby (Locke) Kutschera in Milwaukee. Pat was united in marriage to Thomas J. Zwettler on October 16, 1954, and they celebrated their...
Louise Femrite
Mar 25, 2015
Stoughton- Louise J. Femrite, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015 at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born in Stoughton on September 10, 1930, the daughter of Henry and Olivia (Offerdahl) Leikness. Louise married Robert "Bob" Femrite on March 24, 1951. She enjoyed bingo, puzzles and playing cards. Louise was a member of Covenant Lutheran...
Andrew Jensen
Mar 25, 2015
Madison/McFarland - Andrew Emjellem Jensen (a.k.a. Andrew J. O'Brien), age 21, passed away on March 25, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Jill Johnson, and stepfather, Joel Chapiewsky, of McFarland; sisters, Kari O'Brien and Laura Jensen, both of Minneapolis; sister, Christina O'Brien of Fitchburg; wonderful dogs, Lucky and Oliver; and a host of other friends and relatives...
Suzan Buresh
Mar 25, 2015
NEW GLARUS- Suzan (Rickbeil) Buresh, age 68, of New Glarus passed away on March 25, 2015 at Belmont Nursing Center in Madison. She was born on June 24, 1946 in Worthington, Minn, the daughter of Robert and Jeanne Rickbeil. She married Thomas Buresh on March 20, 1980 in Madison, Wis. Susan grew up in New London most of...
Norman Ulber
Mar 25, 2015
Norman Ulber, 89, of Madison, Wisconsin died March 25, 2015. He was born to John and Mary Ulber on September 29, 1925 in East Chicago, Indiana. Norman graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School in 1943 and graduated from Purdue - Calumet in 1953. He married Margaret (Peggy nee Kish) in 1950 and they were longtime residents of...
Myron Anderson
Mar 24, 2015
Edgerton- Myron "Mike" Anderson 87, passed away March 24, 2015 at his home in rural Edgerton of natural causes. He was born on May 18, 1927 to Adolph and Minnie (Hawkinson) Anderson in Stoughton. Mike went to school in a one room schoolhouse in Busseyville. He then worked on the family farm before joining the Navy serving in...
Connie Housner
Mar 24, 2015
Cross Plains: Following a courageous battle with cancer, Connie Mae Housner passed away at age 66 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Across nearly 40 years of marriage, Connie and Roger Housner built a life together in their Cross Plains home where they proudly raised three sons and watched them grow into the...
Claire Sperle
Mar 24, 2015
Stoughton- Claire "Kelly" Sperle, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on the family farm on February 12, 1923 the son of John and Ella (Otteson) Sperle. On April 27, 1946 Claire married Phyllis Clark at St. John's Lutheran Church in Oregon. Claire was a dedicated farmer and enjoyed custom...
Anne Marion
Mar 23, 2015
Madison: Anne (Hecker) Marion, age 100, died on March 23, 2015, at Hebron Oaks Nursing Home in Madison WI. Anne was born in New York, N.Y. on March 19, 1915, and grew up in Newark, New Jersey. She lived in Sunnyside, Queens, with her husband Frank Marion, where she raised sons Michael and Edward. Later, she lived in...
Herman Liegel
Mar 23, 2015
Madison - Herman D. Liegel, 98, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village on Monday, March 23, 2015. He was born in the Town of Franklin (Plain, Wisconsin) on July 21, 1916 to Herman and Victoria (Brickl) Liegel. In 1936 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin Dairy School as a licensed cheese maker. He was subsequently hired at...
Nancy Reuschlein
Mar 23, 2015
Reuschlein, Nancy Louise Madison: Nancy Louise Reuschlein, a courageous survivor who perhaps cherished life's gifts more than most, died March 23, 2015, in Madison after an almost lifelong illness. She was 59. A humble and loving soul, Nancy lauded her family and held them dear. Her respect and love for her parents was unremitting, and she fully appreciated...
William Karolus
Mar 23, 2015
Stoughton- William H. Karolus, age 77, died on Monday, March 23, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Freeport, IL on July 26, 1937, the son of Dr. Herbert and Marcella (Kobs) Karolus. Bill graduated from Northern IL University in 1959 with a Bachelor's degree. He was drafted to the U.S. Army and was stationed in...
Edwin Martin
Mar 23, 2015
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison 608-249-6666 Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com
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Dorothy Jones
Mar 22, 2015
MADISON - Dorothy M. Jones, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family at St. Mary's Care Center on March 22, 2015. She was born on June 18, 1927 in Viola, WI to Stanley and Elizabeth Buchanan. She was Valedictorian of Viola High School. At Viola she met the love of her life, Richard Jones. They were...
Gerald Zimmerman
Mar 22, 2015
Gerald Arthur Zimmerman, Milwaukee/Waterloo/Marshall, age 95, passed away peacefully in Middleton, WI, on March 22, 2015. He was born on December 1, 1919, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Arthur and Winifred (Foreman) Zimmerman. He was married in Milwaukee to Agnes Sylvia Urbaniak on March 14, 1942. They were married for 67 years. Gerald was a combat veteran...
Donna Karls
Mar 22, 2015
Donna R. Karls, age 62, died on Sunday, Mar. 22, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital following a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Donna was born in Dodgeville with her twin brother, Daniel on Aug. 15, 1952, to Walter and Florence (Knuth) Adler. She attended Sauk Prairie Schools. Donna was united in marriage to Michael G. Karls on Nov....
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