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 Robinson
May 26, 2015
Richard F. "Dick" Robinson, age 88, of Madison, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 20, 1927 in Madison, the son of Harold and Mae (Young) Robinson. Dick was a true Madisonian having proudly grown up on the south side on Emerson and Lawrence Streets...
Robert Raemisch
May 25, 2015
Raemisch, Robert Henry - Robert "Bob" Raemisch, age 86, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully in God's arms on May 25, 2015, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Bob was a lifelong resident of Waunakee, most recently at Artisan Assisted Living in Middleton. He was born on October 26, 1928, to Franklin and Lillian Raemisch. Bob and his wife, Betty,...
Belinda Fish
May 25, 2015
Edgerton - Belinda (Gjermo) Fish, age 53, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Aug. 20, 1961 in Stoughton, Wisc., the daughter of Lowell and Sandra (Munson) Gjermo. She married Jason Fish on Sep. 30, 2000 at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Belinda was born and raised in the Deerfield area....
Beverly Statz
May 25, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Beverly "Bev" Marie Bischoff Statz, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born in Madison on March 2, 1934, to Herman and Mabel (Penn) Bischoff. Bev married Thomas "Tom" Statz on August 4, 1960, and together they raised seven children. She relied on her strong faith in God...
Rose Rice
May 25, 2015
Stoughton- Rose Elizabeth Rice, passed away on May 25, 2015 at the Harmony Living Center. She was born on July 6, 1939 to Clarence and Scholastica (Weichert) Schwarz in Dane, Wisconsin where she also grew up. She was a single mother to Linda and Debbie and was a very dedicated and supportive "horse show mom." One of her...
Gwynne Lehr
May 25, 2015
Madison - Gwynne L. Lehr (nee Mugge) age 59, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. She was born on September 8, 1955 in LeMars, Iowa. In 1977, Gwynne graduated from Iowa State University. After college, she enjoyed a successful career in advertising in Los Angeles. On February 9, 1987, Gwynne went on her first date with Bill Lehr....
Donald Hellum
May 23, 2015
Stoughton- Donald C. Hellum, age 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Stoughton on June 17, 1928, the son of Maxwell and Jennie Hellum. On March 26, 1946 Don married Delores Pickarts in Manchester, Iowa. Together they enjoyed travelling. Don worked...
Osea Boone
May 23, 2015
Madison- Osea Bedonna (Arney) Boone, 100 years young, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2015, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Osea, the second of Ethel and Orsen Arney's five children, was born on February 18, 1915, on her grandparents' farm in Mt. Moriah, Missouri. As a child, she followed her older sister Lura to the area's one-room schoolhouse....
Neva Goglio
May 23, 2015
MADISON - On May 23rd, 2015 Neva Marie Goglio transitioned from this earthly life. Neva was born March 9, 1923 in Viroqua, WI to Fred and Ella (Clements) Henry. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1940. After graduation Neva attended MATC, La Crosse, WI. She was employed at Wisconsin General Hospital and La Crosse Rubber Company. During...
Lyn Benavides
May 22, 2015
Columbus/Madison - Lyn Frances Fulwider Benavides, age 66, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 28, 1948 in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Richard and Gloria (Orcutt) Fulwider. Lyn met her future husband, Ronald Gabriel Benavides, at the University of Dallas, Irving, Texas, where they were...
Helen Ranney
May 21, 2015
Ranney, Helen G. Madison: Helen Green Ranney died on May 21, 2015 in Madison, WI. She was born to David E. Green and Alice Dunham Green in Shaker Heights, OH on March 30, 1923, the youngest of four children. Helen led an energetic life, full of adventure, community, social causes, parenting and a marriage of 47 years. Her...
Theresa Hardy
May 21, 2015
Madison - Theresa Elaine Hardy, passed away on May 21, 2015 at her home in Madison, after a 30 year battle with MS. She was a native of Louisville, KY, born on July 26, 1956 to Charles and Ruth Hardy. Her father preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Joseph M. Calloway, and her three...
Robert Bothum
May 21, 2015
Juneau- Robert E. Bothum, age 94, died on Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born in Dane County on December 10, 1920, the son of Christ and Tilla Bothum. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during WWII. On July 25, 1943 he married Irene Moen. Robert worked at International Harvester for 45 years and...
Harriet Crossman
May 21, 2015
Lake Mills/Sun Prairie - Harriet Mae Crossman died on May 21, 2015 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. According to her wishes there will be no funeral or memorial service. Cremation to follow. Cress Funeral & Cremation Services 1310 Emerald Terrace (608) 837-9054
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Marvin Frisch
May 20, 2015
Marvin C. Frisch, age 80, of Madison, died on May 20, 2015. He was born in Madison on July 10, 1934, the son of Louis and Sibylla (Maly) Frisch. He married Alice Schoeberle on July 4, 1957, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Janesville, WI. Marvin served during the Korean War at Yokota AFB in Japan. He worked...
Edward Zevnik
May 20, 2015
MADISON- Edward "Ed" Frank Zevnik, 79, husband of Darlene Zevnik, died May 20th, 2015 in Madison, WI. Born in 1935 in Stevens Point, WI, he was the son of the late Frank and Eleanor Zevnik. He graduated from Middleton High School, where he was part of the championship football team in 1953. After graduating, he served in the...
Nancy Buss
May 20, 2015
Madison/Caroline-Nancy Buss, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Madison, surrounded by her three children. Nancy Nickles was born July 29, 1935 in Madison, and was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Dorcas (Branson) Nickles. She was a graduate of Madison West High School, attended Lawrence University in Appleton and graduated in 1957...
Marlene Vingum
May 20, 2015
Stoughton- Marlene Vingum, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was born in Stoughton on June 17, 1952, the daughter of James and Lucille Vingum. Marlene enjoyed many activities including bird watching and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Sue Vingum and Darla (John)...
David Mccarthy
May 19, 2015
Madison / Shorewood Hills, WI - David Paul McCarthy was born on July 7, 1937, in Evanston, Illinois, and died at home in the Village of Shorewood Hills, Madison, Wisconsin, on May 19, after a long illness. David was predeceased by his parents and three brothers, and is survived by Susan Carter Pearsall, his wife of 38 years....
William Allbaugh
May 18, 2015
Madison- William A. Allbaugh, age 47, passed away over the weekend. He graduated from East High School. He is survived by his parents, William T. & Diana Allbaugh, two brothers Michael and Matthew (Tina) Allbaugh; many nieces, nephews, & cousins, as well as many good friends. A visitation will be held Friday May 22, 2015 at Cress Funeral...
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