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.
Margaret Laufenberg
Dec 16, 2014
WAUNAKEE-Margaret Loretta Laufenberg, age 101, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on September 14, 1913, in Dane to Chris and Julia (Endres) Koch. She married Theodore Laufenberg on Oct. 22, 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was employed by the K-Mart Corp. for 22...
Steven Boe
Dec 15, 2014
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Charlene Medenwald
Dec 15, 2014
MADISON- Charlene Rachel (Edwards) Medenwald, age 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and special friend Julie Selin. She was born April 28, 1923 on Charles Edwards farm near Albany, Wisconsin. She was the youngest daughter of Clay Newman and Hilda (Hanson) Edwards. She grew up in Chicago, Ill. until 9th grade...
Jalamsinh Punwar
Dec 15, 2014
MADISON- Dr. Jalamsinh Kalyansinh Punwar passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2014 after a long illness. He was born on March 25, 1923 in the small village of Babrol, Sant State (now Gujarat), India. His parents were Kalyansinh and Gulab Punwar and he was related to the Maharajah of Sant State. His Highness took an interest in his...
Anna Winters
Dec 15, 2014
Madison - Anna Mae Winters, age 96 passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. She was born on May 10, 1918 in Mazeppa, Minnesota, the daughter of Alfred and Bessie Hook. Anna was a retired State of Wisconsin employee; early in her life she worked at the old University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital and retired from Central Colony...
Julius Heifetz
Dec 15, 2014
Julius "Jack" Heifetz, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will follow.
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Dorothy Schmid
Dec 14, 2014
Waunakee: Dorothy (Murray) Schmid, age 96, our mom and grandma left us on December 14, 2014 to start her new journey. She was a lady of great faith. Our family will take this time to grieve our loss and will continue with a Celebration of her life in the coming months. Our thanks to all who had any...
Hermice Anders
Dec 14, 2014
Madison- Hermice D. Anders (nee Daniell), age 88 died with her loving daughters at her side on December 14, 2014 in Madison, WI. Born on March 5, 1926 in Marietta, GA, she is the daughter of Silas and Louise (Dyson) Daniell. Hermice is a graduate of Georgia College majoring in Retailing. Her first career was as a buyer...
Clinton Severson
Dec 13, 2014
Clinton S. Severson, age 97 passed away on December 13, 2014. He was born in Blue Mounds Wisconsin on Sept. 1, 1917 the son of Henry Alvin and Clara Severson. He was lifelong dairy farmer but had many other jobs along the way including running two bowling alleys, a bar in Waterloo, security guard at the State capital...
John Lysenko
Dec 12, 2014
MADISON - John George Lysenko passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at the age of 59. A full obituary will follow. Please share your memories of John at: wwwCressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Willard Holman
Dec 12, 2014
Madison - Willard Holman passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2014. He was born on May 16, 1923 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Willard and Mary Grace Holman. Willard married Emma Jean Holman on November 19, 1994 in Madison, WI. Willard served as a Member of the U.S. Army, serving in Northern France, Normandy, Rhinelander and...
Miguel Julian
Dec 12, 2014
Sun Prairie Miguel Angel Julian, age 71, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on the morning of Friday, December 12, 2014. He was born on April 4, 1943 in Belleville, Argentina. Miguel lived his whole life for his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Myriam Julian; daughter Silvana Julian; son German...
Rita Endres
Dec 12, 2014
Rita M. Endres of Waunakee passed away on Friday Dec. 12, 2014, peacefully at her home in Waunakee. Rita was born in Marxsville on Aug. 12, 1922 to Louis and Teresa (Meinholz) Meier. She married Edward Endres on Oct 21, 1943 and he preceded her in death in 2012. As a young woman she was employed by the...
Marion Corcoran
Dec 12, 2014
Madison - Marion F. Corcoran passed away in her sleep on Friday, December 12, 2014. She was born August 29, 1927 to J. Otis and Ruth (Myrick) Fuller in Rhode Island. She grew up in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts and later went into nursing. She moved to Madison WI to work for the V.A. Hospital. She married Donald "Doc" Corcoran....
Nicholas Peterson
Dec 11, 2014
Stoughton - Nicholas Howard Peterson, age 24, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at home. He was born on February 10, 1990 in Madison, WI., the son of Jeffrey and Kristin (Nelson) Peterson. Nick enjoyed the outdoors; walking, camping, and jet skiing. Spent hours playing frisbee golf. Was involved in mission trips and served on the call...
Frances Hauser
Dec 11, 2014
Madison - Frances Marett Hauser, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Frances, also endearingly known as "Red" for her beautiful red hair, was born on November 1, 1921 in Newry, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Dr. William Clinton Marett and Alice Neely Marett. "Red" spent her childhood...
Billy Roybal
Dec 11, 2014
Billy Frank Roybal, age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1936 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the son of Vidal and Mary (Gonzales) Roybal. Billy was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He loved his Packers, College Basketball, and all sports. He was well loved...
Mae Pfahler
Dec 11, 2014
Madison - Mae Pfahler, age 92, died Thursday, December 11th, 2014 with her family by her side at Oakwood East. She was born on January 5th, 1922 to the late Henry and Alma Bevirt. She was raised in Milwaukee and later met her future husband Donald at a dance. They were married on January 10th, 1943 at Randolph...
Elaine Murphy
Dec 11, 2014
MADISON- Elaine Eleanora Murphy (Sis), age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2014. She was born on August 17, 1946 in Stratton, Nebraska the 6th of 7 children born to Charles and Eleanora Sis. She grew up on a wheat farm in Rawlins County, Kansas which her grandparents homesteaded in the late 1800's. One room of...
Dorothy Packard
Dec 11, 2014
Dorothy Bernice Packard, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. Dorothy was born on a farmstead in the town of Leeds, Wisconsin on May 11, 1923. She attended Poynette High School where she met her lifetime love, Lynn Packard. Lynn and Dorothy married in 1942 and spent sixty-nine years of marriage together. They had four...
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