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.
Alsie Thorson
Apr 11, 2015
Madison- Alsie Alice Thorson (Dulaney), 80, of Madison, WI beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and caring friend to all passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Alsie was born on June 1, 1934 in Fulton Mississippi, to Jettie and Woodrow Dulaney, and enjoyed many adventures with her sister (Martha Ann), cousins, and friends by...
James Nelson
Apr 10, 2015
Madison - James G. Nelson died at UW Hospital on Friday, April 10, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born in Covington, Kentucky, December 20, 1929 to Robert Elgin Nelson Sr. and his wife, Bess Jones Nelson. He was educated in the Lexington, Kentucky public schools where he graduated from Henry Clay High School in January 1948....
Curtis David
Apr 10, 2015
Sun Prairie - Curtis Glenn David On Friday, April 10th 2015 the LORD unexpectedly called Curtis Glenn David to come home and be at His side. Curt was born March 9th, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Glenn E. & Lorraine A. (Hengst) David. He grew up alongside his parents in the family business SR Sales, a vintage...
Arlene Kong
Apr 10, 2015
Arlene Gail Kong, age 78, of Madison, died on Friday, April 10th, 2015. She was born in Stoughton on August 1, 1936, the daughter of Glen and Katherine (Gyland) Quam. She was united in marriage with the handsome farmhand Orlin Morris Kong on July 9th, 1956. Arlene was employed at the Milwaukee Railroad, Wisconsin Physicians Service and Madison...
F. Lord
Apr 10, 2015
MIDDLETON - Florence Ruth Lord passed away on April 10, 2015, from Alzheimer's. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin. Her father was a civil engineer and Dane County Highway Commissioner, her mother was a nurse. Her father and brother served in the Navy, veterans of World War I and II and her other brother...
Robert Weber
Apr 9, 2015
Bob Weber, age 82, died Thur, April 9, 2015 from complications of diabetes. He was born to Elisabeth and John Weber of Lodi, WI on May 25, 1932. Bob was destined to be an athlete and musician. He was a trombonist with the "Soon to be Famous" Lodi band, Also, he was an original member of the wonderful...
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...
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