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.
Lawrence Mcdonnell
Nov 20, 2015
Cooksville- Lawrence J. McDonnell, age 78, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at his home. He was born in Chicago on January 22, 1937, the son of Lawrence and Eleanor McDonnell. Larry graduated high school from Loyola Academy in Chicago. He received his Bachelor's degree from Loyola University, and his Master's degree in Nuclear Physics from the...
Elizabeth Weirich
Nov 19, 2015
Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
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William Cronkrite
Nov 18, 2015
Sun Prairie - William "Bill" Cronkrite, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on November 4, 1936 in Madison, the son of Lyle and Grace (Balthazor) Cronkrite. He was united in marriage to Jane Smith on December 30, 1955 in Ironwood, Michigan. Bill was a lifetime Sun Prairie...
Nicholas Bierman
Nov 18, 2015
Stoughton- Nicholas B. Bierman, age 80, passed away peacefully 11-18-2015 at his home surrounded by his family after many years of heart problems. He was the son of Oliver and Ruth (Udelhofen) Bierman on March 22, 1935 in Tennyson, Wisconsin. He went to St. Andrews Catholic School. He joined the Air Force in 1954-1958 where he was stationed...
Donald Collins
Nov 17, 2015
Madison - Donald J. "Spider" Collins, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on May 12, 1933 to Elizabeth Sullivan Collins and LaVerne Smalley in Madison. Donald attended St. Rafael's Catholic School and Edgewood High School. He served in the Korean War. Donald worked for many years at...
Russell Kent
Nov 17, 2015
Columbus - Russell E. Kent, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Hospice Care at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 29, 1935 in Carrington, North Dakota the son of Earl and Marion (Sorenson) Kent. Russ was an active member of Olivet UCC Church in Columbus singing in the choir and...
Beverly Bilkey
Nov 17, 2015
Sun Prairie/Dodgeville - Beverly Yvonne Bilkey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Lighthouse in Sun Prairie. She was born on October 14, 1926 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Rush and Amalie (Christen) Watson. Beverly graduated from Barneveld High School sharing Valedictorian of her class. She was a 1948 graduate from the University...
Carol Sattler
Nov 16, 2015
Madison - Carol Ann Sattler, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Madison on November 16, 2015. Carol was born in Falls Creek, PA to James and Lucille Hinderliter on September 23, 1946. She graduated from DuBois Area High School in 1964 and earned a B.A. degree in Biology from Thiel College in 1968. She received a...
Patricia Johnson
Nov 16, 2015
Patricia Johnson May 25, 1933 November 16, 2015 Patricia Ruth Johnson, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She was born in Indianapolis on May 25, 1933, the only child of Roy and Harriet (Mulvaney) Eller. She attended DePauw University, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, and...
Nancy Finley
Nov 16, 2015
MADISON- Nancy Rose Finley, age 68, of Madison, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Oakwood Village in Madison. She was born on June 22, 1947 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the daughter of Maurice and Genevieve Finley. Nancy attended Gays Mills High School and graduated from DeForest High School in 1965. She earned a BA in...
Arthur Anderson
Nov 15, 2015
Stoughton- Arthur "Andy" Anderson, Jr., age 60, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born in Madison on October 23, 1955, the son of Arthur Sr. and Marilyn (Sanger) Anderson. Andy worked for Stoughton Trailers for 37 years. On June 12, 1976 he married Julie Ava Youngman. Andy enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He...
Elizabeth Ladas
Nov 15, 2015
Elizabeth Ladas, age 74, passed away on Sunday Nov. 15, 2015 at her home in LaValle. She was born Jan. 7, 1941 in Chicago the daughter of the late Steve and Katherine (Fotopoulos) Kalesperis. Elizabeth married Nicholas Ladas on June 19, 1960 in Chicago. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. A member of Assumption Greek Orthodox...
Carol Stokes
Nov 15, 2015
Stoughton- Carol A. Stokes, age 78, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on August 19, 1937, the daughter of Arthur and Selma Stankey. On August 1, 1959, Carol married Thomas Stokes in Mankato, MN. Carol worked for many years as an administrative assistant for Dr. Nordholm and Dr....
Judith Fuhrer
Nov 14, 2015
Waunakee/Madison, Judith A. Fuhrer, age 67, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in the loving arms of her husband Manfred Fuhrer and surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October, 28 1948, the daughter of Nora (Weger) and John Nesthus, who preceded her in death. Judy was fun loving, carefree, selfless with an amazing...
Douglas Rasmussen
Nov 14, 2015
De Forest/Madison Douglas Rasmussen, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in De Forest, Wisconsin on Saturday, November 14, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on December 12, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Alvin E. and Ramona (Lobdell) Rasmussen. Doug grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where during his youth he enjoyed working...
Caroline Severson
Nov 14, 2015
In Loving Memory Caroline Ida Severson, age 87, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was born in Bloomer, Wisconsin on February 14, 1928. Caroline was preceded in death by her husband Marcus. A graveside service for Caroline will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 20, 2015 at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens , 1147 Clarmar Drive, Sun...
Richard Rose
Nov 14, 2015
Madison/Chippewa Falls - Rose, Richard "Dick" H., loving Father and Grandfather, age 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2015. In his words, he was a "working man" since the age of 9. Dick worked on several farms in the New Glarus area during his childhood until finally running a farm with his father, at the age of...
Dorothy Greiert
Nov 13, 2015
Madison/Shawano - Dorothy Greiert passed away on November 13, 2015, in Shawano, WI. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Paul and Mary Tuttle on April 24, 1923. She was born in Geddes, SD, where she lived until her high school years. Then her family moved to Benson, MN. Dorothy had photography as her hobby, which...
Helene Sweet
Nov 13, 2015
Madison - Helene Sweet, age 63, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. She is survived by her sister Marlene (Allan) Novick, brother-in-law Maier Novick, other relatives and friends. Helene was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Bertha Sweet. A graveside service will take place Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 at Forest Hill Cemetery beginning at 2pm. Cress...
Dolores Collins
Nov 12, 2015
In Loving Memory Dolores Frances Collins, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was born on October 20, 1921 in Kenosha, WI, daughter to Victor and Agnes (La Belle) Lascelle. Dolores was united in marriage to William Collins on January 21, 1942. Together they lived in Milwaukee, Port Washington, and Sun Prairie. Dolores graduated...
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