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.
Ramona Accardo
May 18, 2015
Gathering will take place from 10:00-10:45 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2015 with a service to follow at 11:00 AM at Heritage Senior Living, 6206 Maywood Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562. Cress Center 6021 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation Heritage Senior Living 6206 Maywood Avenue Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Service Heritage Senior...Joseph Huseth
May 17, 2015
Chaplain (Col) Joseph Huseth, age 88, passed away at Oakwood Village in Madison, Wisconsin, on May 17. He grew up in Lake Mills, IA and after graduating from high school he enlisted in the US Army and was part of the 2nd Armored Division in Europe during the later part of WWII. He graduated from St. Olaf College...
David Ducharme
May 17, 2015
Madison - David J. DuCharme, age 64, died unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Dave was born on December 1, 1950 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Kenneth and Marjorie DuCharme. He graduated from U.W. Platteville with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. After graduation, Dave moved to Madison and worked at CUNA Mutual...
Omar Kussow
May 16, 2015
MADISON - Omar Nowell Kussow, age 91, died at home in Madison on Saturday, May 16, 2015. After living with Multiple Sclerosis for 70 years, Omar succumbed to its complications. His family attributes his long life to his positive attitude and his smile. Omar was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on Nov. 6, 1923, the son of...
Dorothy Klinkner
May 14, 2015
MADISON - Dorothy M. Klinkner, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones at All Saints Assisted Living. She was born in Dane, on May 11, 1923, to the late Herman and Josephine (Plendl) Kurt. She married the love of her life, Sylvester L. Klinkner, in June of 1946. Dorothy loved attending...
Genevieve Cork
May 14, 2015
Madison/Mount Horeb - Genevieve "Gen" S. (Otis, Weitzel) Cork, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb. She was born on May 31, 1926 in Madison, the first child of the late Wallace and Sylvia (Schram) Otis. Gen married Walter Weitzel in 1943, and had five children. Then in 1950, Gen...
John Castronovo
May 14, 2015
Stoughton - John Philip Castronovo, age 49, passed away on Thursday May 14, 2015 in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on December 28, 1965 in Chicago, IL., the son of Ronald and Joyce (Eldridge) Castronovo. He married Marisa Lukesic on September 28, 1996 in Madison, Wisconsin. John graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1984. After...
Julie Gunderson
May 14, 2015
Stoughton- Julie A. Gunderson (ne� Gjermo), age 60, surrounded by her family and friends, was taken from us too soon on May 14, 2015 after a battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Julie was born in Stoughton, to Sanford and Elaine (Bredesen) Gjermo. She was a graduate of Stoughton High School, class of 1973. On April 27, 1974, Julie was...
George Berg
May 14, 2015
Madison - George passed away peacefully at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living on Thursday, May 14. He was born in 1927 in Oak Park, Illinois to Walter and Erma (Schultz) Berg. The family moved to Manitowoc when George was three. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. He remained at home on his parents' farm and worked at...
Irene Filipkowski
May 13, 2015
Sun Prairie Irene Filipkowski, age 88, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Irene was a loving wife and mother. She had a passion for sewing and needlepoint. Irene is survived by her son John ( Elizabeth); and granddaughters Alyssa and Ashley. A scripture service for Irene will be held at Cress...
Avalyn Stark
May 12, 2015
Madison - Avalyn Margaret Stark, age 96, died peacefully May 12, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born in Spring Green, Wisconsin in 1919 to Roy A. and Stella Radel. She was the second oldest of their nine children. Avalyn graduated from Spring Green High School in 1937, moved to Madison and graduated two years later...
Lesley Wazelle
May 12, 2015
WAZELLE, LESLEY JEANNE Madison - Lesley Jeanne (Paasch) Wazelle, age 81, passed away on May 12, 2015 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, WI. Lesley was born on Feb.15, 1934 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Herman and Helen (Sandburg) Paasch. Her family resided in Bristol, WI from 1934-1939 and Rhinelander, WI until 1947 before moving to...
Ronald Ehle
May 12, 2015
Stoughton- Ronald W. Ehle, age 73, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born in Stoughton on May 6, 1942, the son of Wilmer and Ruth Ehle. On June 16, 1962 Ron married Patricia Deneen. Ron worked as a Machinist for many local factories. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time...
Mary Roo
May 12, 2015
NEWARK, DE - Mary "Betsy" Van Roo passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Newark, DE. She was born on March 1, 1948 in Madison the daughter of Chester and Mary Lou (Bell) Van Roo. She was a graduate of West High School and continued her education as an English major at UW-Madison. Betsy was a very...
August Bauer
May 12, 2015
Madison - August Bauer, age 90, passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2015. August was born August 6, 1924 in Germany to the late Georg and Barbara (Engl) Bauer. He married Berta Stoeberl on October 20, 1951 in Watertown. August was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church since 1962 where he was active as...

Marilyn Granrud
May 12, 2015
Stoughton - Marilyn E. Granrud, age 51, passed away on May 12, 2015. She was born on May 5, 1964 the daughter of Arnold and Marjorie (Ripp) Granrud. A memorial gathering will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect, Stoughton, on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Visitation Cress Funeral Home,...Raymond Jackson
May 12, 2015
JACKSON, RAYMOND T. "RAY" COTTAGE GROVE-Raymond T. "Ray" Jackson passed away peacefully on May 12, 2015, surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Newark, Ohio on April 29, 1948, son of William Theron "Jack" and Mildred (Herendeen) Jackson. Ray was united in marriage to Bonnie Jean Russum on Nov. 29, 1986, in Middleton. He graduated from...
Dennis Olson
May 11, 2015
Milton / Deerfield - Dennis (Ole) Olson age 72 of Milton, Wisc., died at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday May 11, 2015. Dennis was born in Stoughton, Wisc., on February 10, 1943, eldest son of Ward and Doris Olson. He married Elaine Gibbs on June 22nd 1963 at St. Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church,...
Rosemary Fritch
May 10, 2015
Stoughton - Rosemary H. Fritch, age 82, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. She was born on December 5, 1932 in Cazenovia, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oliver and Lois (Brimmer) Robertson. She married Raymond Fritch on February 21, 1954 in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Rosemary graduated from Waterloo High School. She was a...

Robert Baker
May 10, 2015
Madison - Robert S. Baker, of Madison, died on May 10, 2015, in the cardiac intensive care unit at UW Hospital. Robert Samuel Baker was born on January 11, 1940, in St. Catharines, Ontario, the son of Frances V. (Sanders) and William R. Baker. He had no siblings. Bob grew up in a working-class neighborhood in St. Catharines,...
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