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.

Bruce Mohs

Bruce Mohs

Feb 1, 2015

Madison - Bruce B. Mohs, age 82, died Sunday, February 1, 2015. Bruce was born on October 29, 1932 in Madison to the late Carl and Doris (nee Baldwin) Mohs. Bruce was a lifelong Madison resident. He attended college at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, and after graduating he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air...

Robert Kolb

Robert Kolb

Feb 1, 2015

MADISON-Robert "Robbie" A. Kolb, age 53, passed away on February 1, 2015. He was a longtime resident of Madison and a graduate of James Madison Memorial High School. Most recently, Robbie worked for Advertisers Press as an estimator and mailing coordinator. Robbie loved to travel to the Caribbean and all it had to offer. He had a passion...

John Sheskey

John Sheskey

Jan 31, 2015

MADISON John "Jack" Henry Sheskey passed away, Saturday, January 31, 2015, surrounded by family. He was born April 24, 1929 in Lost Lake, WI to Henry and Johanna "Jennie" (Biel) Sheskey. John grew up on a dairy farm and joined the Navy, 1948-1952. He was on a destroyer in a Japanese harbor when the Korean War broke out....

Constance Hardacre

Constance Hardacre

Jan 30, 2015

Hardacre, Constance "Connie" Madison: Constance "Connie" Hardacre, age 78, formerly of Whitefish Bay and Mequon, WI, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 30, 2015. Connie was born on August 3, 1936, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Robert L. and Luetta (Fledderjohann) Koepke. Connie received her B.S. in Education from Miami University...

Neal Burkle

Neal Burkle

Jan 29, 2015

Neal Burkle of Waunakee, WI was called to his heavenly home on January 29, 2015. Neal was born to Walter and Verna (Honkomp) Burkle on Sept. 3, 1963. He grew up on the family farm in Dyersville, IA with his 12 siblings. When asked his position in the family, he always answered that he "put them in double-digits!"...

Elizabeth Davis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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