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.
Annabelle Schlagheck
Dec 3, 2014
MADISON - Annabelle C. Schlagheck, age 78, of Madison, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 following a long illness. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated on Monday, December 8, 2014 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704, at 10:30 am following a memorial visitation in the church foyer from 9:30 to 10:30...
Milton Strong
Dec 3, 2014
Verona- Milton Lee Strong, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. He was born in Milwaukee on November 10, 1942, to J. Gordon and Doris L. (Strandquist) Strong. Milt graduated from the UW in 1965 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation he served in the U.S....
Jennifer Luckhardt
Dec 3, 2014
Jennifer Anne ( "Nif") Luckhardt, 55 and lifelong Madison resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Dec. 3rd at Agrace Hospice with family and friends at her side. A full obituary will be printed in the spring and a memorial service is being planned in the spring as well. The family suggests that memorials in Nif's name be made...
Donald Harrington
Dec 2, 2014
Janesville/Stoughton- Donald W. Harrington, age 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was born in Edgerton on April 12, 1933 the son of Grant and Mildred (Barrett) Harrington. Don graduated from Edgerton High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served his country honorably, was stationed in...
Charles Johnson
Dec 2, 2014
Charles Harry Johnson, 58, of Madison, WI, crossed over in the presence of his family on 12/2/2014 at Agrace HospiceCare after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on 3/16/1956 at St. Catherine's in Kenosha, WI, to Mary and Jack Johnson. Charlie grew up in Livonia, MI with his elder brother, Jeff, before moving back to Kenosha...
Elizabeth Paddock
Dec 1, 2014
Elizabeth (Betty) Paddock died December 1, 2014 just 23 days short of her 103rd birthday. She was born on December 24, 2011 in Traverse City, MI to Lena and Benjamin Church. She moved to Madison in 1929 and graduated from UW-Madison with degrees in Economics and Education. She worked for the Bureau of Public Roads as an economist...
Elsie Mason
Dec 1, 2014
MADISON - Elsie Mae Mason, age 97, of Madison, formerly of Brooklyn Center, MN and Warren, OR, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Oakwood Village West. A Celebration of Elsie's Life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Resurrection Chapel at Oakwood Village West, 6021 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI...
Vernon Ripp
Dec 1, 2014
WAUNAKEE-Vernon J. Ripp went to his eternal home in Heaven on December 1st, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1927, to James and Eleanor (Meier) Ripp. He was married to Doris Spahn on Sept. 22, 1949. Together they raised 4 children; Ron (Nancy) of Poynette, Tom of Waunakee, JeanAnn (Don) Stronach of Rio, and Dan (Lori) of...
Joan Fox
Nov 30, 2014
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434 Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
Doris Schroeder
Nov 29, 2014
Doris Clarissa Schroeder, passed away on November 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on October 10 1916 in Watertown, WI, the daughter of Christian and Julia (Pitterle) Stangler. She married LeRoy L. Schroeder on May 16, 1942 in Watertown. LeRoy preceded Doris on September 27, 2000. Family was everything to her. She had a passion...
Marvin Greiber
Nov 29, 2014
Waunakee Marvin "Marv" Greiber, age 63, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Sat., Nov. 29, 2014 surrounded by his wife and children after a month's diagnosis with liver cancer. He was born on April 30, 1951 to Leo and Josephine (Maly) Greiber. He married Karen Ann Acker on Oct. 24, 1987. Marv attended St. John's Catholic School and...
"Anne" Wilson
Nov 29, 2014
MADISON - Jessie Ruth Anne (Anne) Wilson, age 84, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Anne was born on June 9, 1930 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to William and Ruth (Snyder) Armstrong. She graduated from the University of Oregon where she met and married her husband Bill in 1953. They moved...
James Endres
Nov 29, 2014
WAUNAKEE-James "Jim/Franco" Endres, age 64, of Waunakee died peacefully at his home, following a 9 year battle with lymphoma cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born to Harold and Laura (Schwartz) Endres on June 6, 1950 and graduated from Waunakee HS in 1968. He married Rosemary "Rose" Acker on April 18, 1970, in Ashton. Franco worked for...
Catherine Benkert
Nov 29, 2014
MADISON - Catherine (O'Hara) Benkert passed on to eternal life Saturday, November 29, 2014. She was born at home near Montrose, S.D. on March 31, 1920, the third child of Peter and Margaret O'Hara. After experiencing the hardship of the Dust Bowl the family made their way back to a family farm in Iowa. Catherine was a 1937...
William Gardner
Nov 29, 2014
William I. (Bill) Gardner, age 85, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014, after an inspiring fight against a long series of illnesses. Bill, fondly known as Bud to family, was born on Christmas Day, 1928, to Clifton and Rillah Gardner, in Meridian, Mississippi, where he was raised. Bill was the first member of his...
Arnold Johnson
Nov 28, 2014
Arnold A. Johnson, 76, of Madison, WI passed away on November 28, 2014 at Meriter Hospital, surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold, in 1967, his sister, Faith, in 1998 and his mother, Mary, in 2001. He is survived by his brother Robert, his four...
Katherine Goetz
Nov 28, 2014
Delafield/Madison Katherine "Kay" Goetz, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born in Chisolm, MN and was the oldest of four children. After high school, she moved to Manitowoc, WI, where she met the love of of her life, William "Bill" Goetz. Kay and Bill married on July 25,...
Roberta Laffey
Nov 27, 2014
Laffey, Roberta E. " Bert" On July 10, 1951, the world truly became a better place. Roberta Ellen Laffey was born in Quincy, Mass, and after many moves around the country, chose Madison for her home and career. Roberta passed away in the devoted care of St. Mary's Hospital on Thanksgiving evening, November 27, 2014, 25 years to...
Sharon Schenck
Nov 27, 2014
Sharon L. Schenck, age 61, passed away on November 27, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Sharon was born September 1, 1953 in Stoughton, WI, daughter to William and Marie (Skaar) Schenck. She was employed by Sam's Club, where she helped with food demonstrations. Sharon enjoyed crocheting, Stephen King novels and loved watching wrestling on TV. Sharon is...
Dorothy Daggett
Nov 27, 2014
Stoughton - Dorothy Marie Daggett, age 91, passed away on Nov. 27, 2014 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on February 23, 1923 in Vermont, WI, the daughter of John and Julia (Handel) Kraak. She married Edward Daggett on July 12, 1947 in Madison at Holy Redeemer. Edward preceded Dorothy on March 31, 2006. Dorothy was a Stoughton...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
