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.
Nejay Redd
Nov 6, 2014
Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
Visitation Visitation Pending Service Service Pending
Joan Jennerjohn
Nov 6, 2014
Shorewood Hills/Madison-Joan Marie Gauchat Jennerjohn ("Josie") died peacefully at Attic Angel Haven on November 6, 2014. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 29, 1923 the daughter of Ruth Rate Gauchat and Dr. Harry W. Gauchat. She moved to Canton, OH at the age of two where her father practiced medicine for many years. Joan graduated from...
Charolette Hoff
Nov 5, 2014
Madison, WI / Arlington Heights, IL - Charolette M. Hoff, age 93, passed away on November 5, 2014 at Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL. She was born on July 16, 1921 to Ernest and Alma (Grotjohn) Stout in Waterloo, Iowa. Charolette was united in marriage to Allen Dale Hoff in 1941 in Viroqua. They resided in Madison...
Bernice Benson
Nov 5, 2014
Waunakee - Bernice L. Benson, age 87, was peacefully taken by heavenly angels on November 5, 2014. She was born on March 8, 1927, the daughter of Herman and Louisa (Laubmeier) Luther in Plain, Wisconsin. Bernice was one of 14 children. On December 11, 1948, Bernice was united in marriage to Harold A. Benson. Together they raised 12...
Mary Beyler
Nov 5, 2014
WAUNAKEE - Mary L. Beyler passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care. Our Mom was born on February 25, 1936 in Minneapolis to Harry and Margaret Messer. She attended Sauk City High School and was the Homecoming Queen in 1952. After graduation in 1954, she moved to Madison...
James Rheese
Nov 5, 2014
Madison - James Paul Rheese, age 43 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He was born on June 28, 1971 Paulding, Ohio, the son of Paul and Ramona Rheese. In 1989, James graduated from Paulding High School in Paulding, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Treva Wells on May 20, 1995, in Paulding. James was...
William Burns
Nov 4, 2014
Madison - William C. Burns, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home due to natural causes. He was born on January 5, 1926 to Earl and Margaret (Chandler) Burns in Fargo, North Dakota. Bill's family moved to Salem, Oregon where he graduated from High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946....
Ethel Anding
Nov 4, 2014
Madison - Ethel M. Anding, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on February 4, 1923 to Rudolph and Fannie (Shaer) Ammon in Monticello in Green County. Ethel was united in marriage on February 22, 1946 to Elmer W. Anding. They were married at the Swiss E&R Church by Rev....
Marsha Pache
Nov 4, 2014
Madison - Marsha E. Pache, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 2, 1947, the daughter of Herbert and Opal (Hoke) Smith. Marsha was united in marriage in 1970 to Duane Pache in Madison. She is survived by her sisters, Alice Haley and Tonna Petersen,...
Patricia Omilianowski
Nov 3, 2014
Middleton-Patricia Omilianowski, age 71 a life-long resident of Madison, Wis, passed away at her home on Monday Nov 3rd 2014. Patricia is survived by her only son, Andrew (Elizabeth); her sisters, Judy and Dorothy; brother, Jim; many nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. Her husband Daniel precedes Patricia in death. Patricia was born in Hammond,Ind on February...
Jim Jaeger
Nov 2, 2014
In Loving Memory JAEGER, JIM D. "BUTCH" SUN PRAIRIE-James D. "Butch" Jaeger, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Jim was born on Nov. 17, 1940, in Milwaukee, the son of Martin B. and Etta (Hagenah) Jaeger. He was united in marriage to Karen (Meyer) on Nov. 16, 1993, at Olbrich...
Barbara Townsend
Nov 2, 2014
MADISON- Barbara Jo Townsend, 76, passed away November 2nd,2014 with her daughters by her side, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Barb was born on September 15, 1938, in Chili Wisconsin to Ervin and Dorothy (Portz) Haslow. She married the love of her life William Baker Townsend on Nov. 24, 1962. Barbara had fond memories of growing...
Thomas Phillips
Oct 31, 2014
Sun Prairie Thomas Malcolm Phillips Tom Phillips, 78, of Sun Prairie passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on the evening of October 31st, 2014. Tom was born on August 13th, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri and chosen by loving adoptive parents Dr. Paul Phillips and his wife Marjorie. He was raised in the Middleton...
Richard Farley
Oct 31, 2014
Richard P. Farley, age 62, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Friday October 31, 2014. Richard was born the son of Patrick Farley and Evelyn (Federspiel) Farley on May 20th, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI. Richard was a graduate of Kingsford High School. He entered the US Air Force in 1971, serving in both Missouri and Germany. Richard...
Zaki Rehani
Oct 31, 2014
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608)238-3434
Visitation Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 405 S. Owen Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53711 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Service Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 405 S. Owen Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53711 12:30 PM
Robert Stenjem
Oct 30, 2014
Robert D. Stenjem, age 75, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 30, 1939 in Stoughton, WI; son of Herbert and Vernel (Lund) Stenjem. Robert was a lifelong member of the Stoughton area. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator in road construction for many years. He was...
Joni Harvey
Oct 29, 2014
Joni Lynn Harvey, age 59, of Stoughton, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. She was born in Stoughton, WI, August 14, 1955 the daughter of Morris and Viola Hanson. Joni was a talented pianist, created lovely crafts, treasured her pets and still continued her education, graduating from Patricia Stevens College. Joni worked all her life in...
Jeffrey Waech
Oct 29, 2014
In Loving Memory Jeffrey A. Waech was peacefully relieved of his earthly obligations with his family by his side at Meriter Hospital on Wednesday, October 29th. He is survived by his brother Todd, sister Kim, nephew Collin and partner in life Sara Obern. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Betty and grandparents. For many...
Robert "Bob"
Oct 28, 2014
Naples, FL/ Madison, WI - Robert Louis "Bob" Wermuth, 83, of Naples, Florida passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2014 in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He was born July 27th, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin, the oldest son of Louis F. and Frances M. (nee Kalscheur) Wermuth. Bob was a graduate of Edgewood High School and the University of Wisconsin -...
Barbara Knoepfler
Oct 28, 2014
SIOUX CITY/MADISON, WI Barb Knoepfler 85, passed away peacefully on October 28 in Madison Wisconsin. Barb was born Barbara Jean Allen on November 6, 1928 in Storm Lake Iowa and grew up surrounded by family in and around the Storm Lake area. Barb and her brother Jim frequently visited and stayed with family in Storm Lake and Cherokee,...
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