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.
Janice Pottinger
Dec 18, 2014
MADISON- Janice E. Pottinger, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on December 18, 2014. Janice was born in West Milwaukee and attended West Milwaukee High School and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Janice was a founder of Children's House in Racine, a school for mentally handicapped children and worked for many years for the medical...
Allan Scidmore
Dec 17, 2014
Madison - Allan K. Scidmore, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Attic Angel Place. He was born on March 11, 1927 in North Dakota. Allan received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota, and went on to receive a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Allan...
Patricia Ehle
Dec 17, 2014
Stoughton- Patricia Marie Ehle, age 70, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Mazomanie on February 14, 1944, the daughter of Bernard and Evelyn Deneen. On June 16, 1962 Pat married Ronald Ehle. Pat worked in environmental services at Stoughton Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in...
Spencer Zuelsdorf
Dec 17, 2014
DeForest: Spencer R. Zuelsdorf, age 22, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Spencer had many plans for his future that included producing music with his Good Fellas music group. He was born November 22, 1992 the son of Gary and Kristi (Hasse) Zuelsdorf in Madison. He celebrated his golden birthday last month by attending...
Anne Ploessl
Dec 17, 2014
Anne Elizabeth Ploessl (nee Meikle) Waunakee Anne Elizabeth Ploessl, beloved wife of Thomas, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 30, 1957, in Kokomo, Indiana. Anne and Thomas were together for thirty years. Anne was a kind, considerate, generous, and caring woman. She deeply loved her...
Doris Peterson
Dec 17, 2014
Doris M. Peterson, aged 91, wife of the late Rev. J. Clemmons Peterson, former pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 5701 Raymond Road in Madison, died on December 17, 2014 at the Highlands at Newcastle in Mequon, Wisconsin from the complications of progressive Alzheimer's Disease. She had resided for four years, since her husband's death in December...
Richard Meinert
Dec 16, 2014
MADISON - Richard "Dick" Lee Meinert, age 69, of Sun Prairie, passed away unexpectedly at William S. Middelton VA Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Dick was born November 20, 1945 in Dubuque, IA to K. Lee Meinert and C. Genevieve (nee Miller) Meinert. In 1963 Dick graduated from Aquin High School in Freeport, IL where he participated...
Doris Mendel
Dec 16, 2014
MADISON - We have lost a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, teacher, role model, and friend. Doris M. Mendel (Redford), age 84, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday December 16th. Doris dedicated her life and her love to family, friends, and her faith. A native of Marseilles, Illinois, Doris graduated from Marseilles High School in 1948. She then...
Dorothy Egener
Dec 16, 2014
Madison - Dorothy L. (Pine) Egener age 81 died peacefully on December 16, 2014 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on November 19, 1933 to Maurice and Loretta Pine. She lived in Madison all of her life and attended Madison East High School and graduated in 1951. On November 24th 1951 she married...
Ruth Keel
Dec 16, 2014
MADISON- Ruth S. Keel passed away on December 16, 2014. She was born in Alpha, Minnesota on August 19, 1923, the daughter of Jacob and Tena Snyder. Ruth graduated from Mankato (MN) State Teachers College, and taught school in the Minneapolis suburb of Robbinsdale. While teaching there, she met her future husband, a student at the University of...
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
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