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.
Irene Sorkness
Apr 8, 2015
MADISON - Irene B. Sorkness, age 97, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2015 in Madison. She was born August 2, 1917 in Dunn County, WI. to the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Gardner) Blanchard. Irene was a graduate of UW Milwaukee with a Master's Degree in Education, and worked for many years in the Recreation Department in the...
Wesley Lord
Apr 8, 2015
Madison - Wesley A. Lord, age 35, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was born on March 22, 1980 to Alan Lord and Karen (Carney) Neitzel in Madison. Wes graduated from McFarland High School in 1998. He married Stephanie Rios of Oregon in 2009 and lived on Maui for several years before returning to Madison. Together they...
Phyllis Anderson
Apr 8, 2015
SUN PRAIRIE- Phyllis Anderson, age 88, formerly of Madison, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 at the Willows Nursing Home in Sun Prairie. She was born April 4th, 1927 in Madison, WI to Herman and Beatta (Munson) Anderson. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1945. Before moving to Sun Prairie, Phyllis lived in Beloit,...
Bernice Holmquist
Apr 7, 2015
Madison - Bernice "Bea" B. Holmquist, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her family. She was born on December 14, 1918 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Mary Jungwirth. Bea belonged to St Vincent Church and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1937. On January 30, 1943, Bea married Corwin...
Gale Fulton
Apr 7, 2015
Sun Prairie/DeForest - Gale F. Fulton, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg with his loving wife by his side, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. He was born on May 30, 1955 in Madison, the son of William and Ernelle (Feuling) Fulton. He graduated from Sun Prairie High...
Stanley Kutler
Apr 7, 2015
MADISON - Stanley I. Kutler, Professor Emeritus of American History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who specialized in U.S. legal and constitutional history, the Vietnam War and the Watergate era, died April 7th at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He was 80. A proud native of Cleveland, Ohio, Kutler made his home in Madison for more than...
Arnold Berge
Apr 7, 2015
Deerfield - Arnold John Berge, 84, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday April 7, 2015 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He left us as a result of complications of pneumonia while recovering from a fall in which he fractured his hip. He was born at Madison General on May 21, 1930, son of Arthur and...
Lucy Genin
Apr 7, 2015
MADISON- Lucy M. Genin, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother entered into eternal life on April 7, 2015. She was born to Massimo and Palmina [Viviani] Martinelli on December 5, 1924 in Madison. She attended St. Joseph's Grade School and Madison Central High School. After graduation she was employed by the Rayovac Company in their main office....
Joyce Brink
Apr 5, 2015
MADISON - Joyce Brink, age 97, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Attic Angels in Middleton, WI. Born on January 31, 1918 in Niagara Falls, Canada to Jonathon Fredrick and Nellie Bertha (Kemp) Hickling, she was the eldest of 3 children. Joyce was a 1940 graduate of the Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating,...
Barbara Summers
Apr 5, 2015
Barbara June Summers (Stephens) died peacefully on April 5, 2015 in Middleton, WI at the age of 82. Barbara is survived by children Suzanne (Salvador) Santoyo of Madison, WI; Stephen (Cindy) Summers of Elk Grove, IL; Timothy Summers of Elk Grove, IL; Michael Summers of Santa Rosa, CA; grandchildren Johanna Santoyo; Alyssa Santoyo; Saralyn Santoyo; Ashley Phillips; Megan...
Joanne Einersen
Apr 3, 2015
Madison Joanne Grace Steege Einersen Joanne Grace Einersen [nee Steege], a 30-year resident of Madison, Wisconsin, died on April 3, 2015, after an extended illness. Joanne was born May 2, 1933 at Hackensack Hospital in NJ, of the Rev. Martin Th. Steege and Amanda (nee Paulsmeyer) of East Rutherford. After her mother's death, she was raised by her...
Alma Grant
Apr 2, 2015
MADISON - Alma (nee ALBERT) Grant, passed away on April 2, 2015 at the age of 90 at Agrace Hospice. She was born in Verdon, Richardson County, Nebraska on October 27, 1924, the daughter of Percy D. and Sarah (Haith) Albert. In 1929, the family moved to the Albert family homestead near Baraboo, WI. Alma graduated from Baraboo...
Sherri Savchuk
Apr 1, 2015
Evansville - Sherri L. Savchuk, age 51, died Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Janesville. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Rd. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-3434
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service Service Pending
Viola Kaltenberg
Mar 30, 2015
WAUNAKEE - Viola G. "Vi" Kaltenberg, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on Oct. 17, 1925 in Ashton, Wis., the daughter of William and Josephine (Kalscheur) Maly. Viola married James A. "Jim" Kaltenberg on June 9, 1949. Together they had nine children and owned Kaltenberg Seed...
Nicholas Gabby
Mar 30, 2015
Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
Cosme Llinas
Mar 30, 2015
MADISON - Cosme B. "Cos" Llinas, age 70, died unexpectedly on Monday March 30, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. Cos was born Jan. 30, 1945 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Bartolome Llinas and Emerita Rivera. He served his country in the Army, primarily in Korea. As a librarian, he worked for the cities of...
James Plopper
Mar 30, 2015
Jim Plopper passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 peacefully at his home at Capitol Lakes in Madison. Jim was born on October 20, 1925 in Marion, Wisconsin to the late Dola and Charles Plopper. During World War II Jim served his country in the Army in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters. Jim graduated with a...
Audrey Harrison
Mar 30, 2015
Madison, WI. - Audrey Dickey Harrison, age 88, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Monday, March 30, 2015. Audrey was born to the late Ira and Laura Dickey in Redfield, Iowa on March 8, 1927. Audrey married her high school sweetheart Bob Harrison on February 1, 1947. They later moved to Perry, Iowa where she was employed by...
Lester Brennum
Mar 30, 2015
McFarland - Lester Glen Brennum, age 86, of McFarland, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on March 30, 2015. He was born on April 17, 1928, the son of Milo and Mary (McBoyle) Brennum. Lester married Jennivie Sugden on November 25, 1954. Lester graduated from Mineral Point High in 1946. He served as a Sergeant in the 2nd armored...
Roxie Wichman
Mar 29, 2015
MADISON - Roxie Ann Wichman, age 74 passed away March 29, 2015 at Artisan Assisted Living and Memory Care in Middleton. The family extends it's gratitude to the kind and caring staff of Artisan II, and the wonderful assistance and companionship provided by the attending staff of Agrace HospiceCare of Fitchburg during her final days. Roxie was born...
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