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.
Elizabeth Davis
Jan 29, 2015
Elizabeth Jean (Russell) Davis, 66, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a recent diagnosis of cancer and courageously living with MS for over 35 years. Elizabeth was born on November 13, 1948, in Cambria, WI, the second daughter of Charles...
Richard Greiner
Jan 29, 2015
Madison- Dr. Richard A. Greiner, Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, passed away on January 29, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Center after an extended illness. Dr. Greiner was born on February 13, 1931 to Lorraine Zeihm and Richard Greiner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Greiner received all of his degrees from the University...
Amanda Hellman
Jan 29, 2015
MADISON On Thursday, January 29, 2015, we lost a truly amazing woman. Amanda Jayne Hellman, 35, died unexpectedly during a whitewater rafting accident on her honeymoon in Costa Rica. Amanda, beloved wife, daughter, sister, outdoor adventurer, world traveler, marathon runner, amazing cook, and Harley enthusiast, was born July 14, 1979 in Humboldt, IA. She attended Algona High School...
Rev. Bayley
Jan 29, 2015
MADISON Reverend Ray (Ted) Waldo Gustavus Bayley, 95, of Oakwood Village, formerly of Prairie du Sac, passed away January 29, 2015. He was born in Beaver Dam to Ray Waldo Bayley and Fannie Grolling on May 28, 1919. He graduated from Wayland Academy and the UW. Ray met Hazel Jean Christoph while working as a Fuller Brush salesman;...
James Krauser
Jan 29, 2015
Sun Prairie - James Burnell Krauser, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 29, 2015. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 14, 1940, the son of John and Marge (Schomaker) Krauser. A hero to all, Jim selflessly devoted his life to family. His kindness to all knew no end. Having a...
George Nelson
Jan 28, 2015
Madison - George Albert Nelson, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2015. The cause of death was chronic lung disease. He was born in Madison on June 6, 1938 to Dorothea Victoria Smith Nelson and Russell Arthur Nelson. A life-long Madisonian, a status in which he took great pride, George graduated from Madison West...
Donald Miller
Jan 28, 2015
Deforest/ Waunakee - Donald "Donnie" Joseph Miller, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at St. Mary's hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Waunakee on October 13, 1932, to Norbert and Regina (Keller) Miller. Donnie married his true love, Carol Buhler, on October 14, 1954. He served in the army from 1952-1954. He...
Pastor Soukup
Jan 28, 2015
Madison - By the grace of God, Pastor Paul S. Soukup was received into the waiting arms of His Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 with his loving wife Sandra by his side. Paul was born on November 9th, 1941. The spiritual blessings of holy baptism became Paul's when he was baptized at Jambo Creek Lutheran...
Stephen Kreger Sr.
Jan 28, 2015
Sun Prairie - Stephen W. Kreger Sr., age 60, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on June 11, 1954 in Madison, the son of Victor and Elaine (Vernig) Kreger. Stephen was united in marriage to Sharon Femrite on October 3, 1975 in Sun Prairie. He enjoyed gardening and...
Albert Kuehn
Jan 27, 2015
WAUNAKEE-Albert "Al" Kuehn, age 90, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at the Waunakee Manor. He was born on Jan. 25, 1925, in the Town of Springfield to John and Appolonia (Schroeder) Kuehn. Al married Olga Bowar on May 26, 1948, and she preceded him in death in 2006. He was employed at Oscar Mayer for over 35...
Mateo Aquino
Jan 27, 2015
(Madison) Mateo Angel Aquino, age 4 days old, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2015 in the arms of his loving parents. He was born Jan. 23, 2015 at 1:05 AM in Madison, WI at St. Mary's Hospital. He spent his life bringing an abundance of joy to his mother and far surpassing doctors expectations....
Manuel Lugo
Jan 27, 2015
McFarland- Manuel H. Lugo, age 67, died very peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Meriter Hospital Intensive Care Unit. He was born on March 20, 1947 in Anasco, Puerto Rico, son of Manuel Lugo and Ana Ramirez.é� He graduated from Ana Roque High School and the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaques.é� He has a Master's Degree in...
Sophia Meyer
Jan 26, 2015
MADISON- Sophia E. Meyer passed away on the evening of January 26, 2015. A funeral service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rabbi Jonathan Biatch presiding. Burial will follow at Beit Olamim Jewish Cemetery in Sunset Memory Gardens. Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road,...
Scot Soderling
Jan 26, 2015
Scot A. Soderling, age 52 of Sun Parire, Wisconsin passed away on Monday January 26, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Scot was born on April 11, 1962 to James G. and V. Marie (Benson) Soderling. He was raised in Mauston, Wisconsin where he attended Mauston High School-class of 1980. On December 3, 1986 Scot and...
Arthur Peterson
Jan 26, 2015
MADISON- Arthur Edwin Peterson, age 91, died on January 26, 2015. He was born on the family farm near Curtiss, Wisconsin on March 11, 1923, the son of Anna (Thompson) and Edwin Peterson. He attended a one-room school and graduated from Owen High School. He began college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the aid of a Sears...
Clarence Watson
Jan 26, 2015
Clarence Collins "Doc" Watson passed away January 26, 2015 at the age of 86 at the UW Trauma Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Born December 3rd, 1928, Doc grew up on a dairy farm in Geneseo, New York. He served in the Navy as a young man during the Korean War then went on to receive degrees in hotel...
Ruben Hoff
Jan 26, 2015
Stoughton- Ruben Hoff, age 96, passed on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Nazareth Health & Rehab. He was born in Stoughton on May 22, 1918 the son of Carl and Louise Hoff. Ruben worked for Tilsen Roofing of Madison for over 40 years, and completed many of the roofs in the Stoughton and Madison area. On June 8,...
Darlene Leggett
Jan 26, 2015
Madison - Darlene J. Leggett, passed away on January 26, 2015 at the age of 76, she was preceded in death by her mother Velvo Reed, her father Fay Neely, husband Melvin H. Leggett and many of her closest friends. Darlene is survived by her three sons; Randy, Steve, and John, three grandchildren; Steven, Kiera and Dalton, two...
Doris Stevens
Jan 25, 2015
Madison - Doris "Dotti" A. Stevens, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 31, 1922 to Leo and Stella (Malinowska) Konczal in Cleveland, Ohio. Dotti was united in marriage to Gordon Stevens on December 24, 1943, while he was in the U.S. Army Air Force. As a member...
Deborah Durkee
Jan 25, 2015
Our beloved wife/daughter/sister/mother/and best friend, Deborah Dodge Durkee, died on Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was born on August 28, 1953, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of David and Marjorie Johnson. The Johnson family moved to Madison, WI in 1957, where Deborah attended the Glenn W. Stevens Elementary School and West High School. She married Donald Durkee in...
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