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.
Eugene Grochowski
Jul 18, 2014
Stoughton- Eugene W. Grochowski, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago on January 16, 1924, the son of Walter and Marie Grochowski. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. On September 30, 1946 he married Theresa...
James Higgason
Jul 18, 2014
MADISON- James M. Higgason, 91, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, WI. He was born December 24, 1922 down on the farm in Milan, IN, the son of John and Mattie (Mullikin) Higgason. He married O. Lucille (Frank) Higgason on January 3, 1945 during a three day pass from the Army...
Royal Lunde
Jul 18, 2014
Stoughton- Royal J. Lunde, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on the family farm on July 10, 1926, the son of Ralph and Josie (Anderson) Lunde. Royal served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division and was stationed in...
Bernard Beckwith
Jul 18, 2014
Stoughton- Bernard "Barny" Jesse Beckwith, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2014, at Skaalen in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Barny was born in Riley on October 3, 1928 to Jesse and Oral (Spitler) Beckwith. He married Louise Hermanson in Blanchardville Wisconsin on May 22, 1951. Barny was a Korean War veteran. Barny enjoyed spending time fishing, collecting marbles,...
Patricia Thomas
Jul 17, 2014
MADISON-Patricia Laird Thomas, 94, died on July 17, 2014 at Capitol Lakes in Madison. Patsy Burke, daughter of Ann and Paul Burke, was born December 1, 1919 and grew up in Green Bay. She attended Green Bay East, Wellesley College, and National College of Education. In 1942 she married Richard Laird of Marshfield. Pat and Dick moved to...
Jon Sorenson
Jul 17, 2014
Dane, WI. - Jon C. Sorenson peacefully sailed on into the arms of his Maker on July 17, 2014 after a brief struggle with cancer. Jon was born September 25, 1937 to Theodore and Dorothy (Kelley) Sorenson, in Sparta, WI. Jon grew up in Tomah, WI on the Sorenson family farm. Cadet Sorenson graduated from Pillsbury Military Academy,...
Daniel Judd
Jul 16, 2014
Stoughton- Daniel "Dann" Judd, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife, Marlene, by his side on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 following a battle with cancer. Dann was born on July 9, 1952 in Stoughton, the son of Carroll and Elizabeth "Bess" (Taylor) Judd. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1971. Dann enlisted...
Alice Brausen
Jul 16, 2014
MADISON - Alice K. Brausen, age 95, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Segoe Gardens in Madison. Alice was born on August 20, 1918 to Tracey and Marie Hickox. Alice married Russell Brausen in August of 1963. She was employed at Webcrafters for 36 years starting with them when they were the Democrat Printing Press, retiring in...
George Testolin
Jul 14, 2014
Madison - George Peter Testolin, age 97, slipped away silently on July 14th, 2014. He was the youngest child born to Antonio and Beatrice (Casetta) Testolin on October 9th, 1916 in Marblehad, WI. George served 30 years in the military, retiring with his family in Madison, WI in 1972. During his career he received several awards and commendations...
Ardyce Peterson
Jul 13, 2014
Middleton: Ardyce Jean Peterson passed away at home on Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was born on December 6, 1935, the daughter of Kenneth and Alice Rich. She married her sweetheart, Alvie "Al" Peterson on August 28, 1954. Ardyce worked for Mid-Plains Telephone for many years where she met her best friend for life "Lucy" Reisinger. Ardyce was...
Frances Melville
Jul 13, 2014
Waupaca/Madison- Frances Violet Melville, age 98, passed away on July 13, 2014 at the home of her son Jeffrey in Waupaca. Frances was born on July 6, 1916, in Monroe, the daughter of Theodore and Anna Bayrhoffer. After high school, Frances attended Normal Teachers School and then taught school for 3 years. She went on to attend Ripon...
Alpha Devenish
Jul 13, 2014
Alpha P. Devenish passed away peaceably Sunday July 13, 2014, at Oak Park Place, Madison, from complications resulting from Alzheimer's. At the time of her death she was 94 years old. She was born Alpha Piatt, on June 27, 1920 in Livingston, Montana, the youngest child of James and Estelle (Revis) Piatt. Growing up she called many western...
Richard Dewey
Jul 13, 2014
Madison - Richard "Dick" Dewey died peacefully in his sleep on July 13th, 2014 at Wynwood Assisted Living-West in Madison, WI. Dick was born to Lawrence and Alice Dewey on January 17, 1929, in Pasadena, CA. He moved with his family and ultimately graduated from Madison West High School where his met his true love, our mother, Barbara...
Cathy Kohn
Jul 12, 2014
McFarland- Cathy Zaemisch Kohn, forever 25 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her home. She was born in St. Petersburg, FL on March 21, 1953. Cathy is survived by her mother, Donna (Bob) Kleven; siblings, John (Jodie), Cindy (Bob Lex), and Carla (Tom) Snyder; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends....
Kurt Ziegler
Jul 12, 2014
Kurt John Ziegler 65 Arlington, WI Passed away following a gathering of family and friends on Sat. July 12, 2014after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 14, 1948 in Madison to Hubert and Arlene (Kurt) Ziegler. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather (PAPA). He was an avid golfer...
Bernard Arnold
Jul 12, 2014
Stoughton- Bernard "Butch" A. Arnold, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2014 with his loving family by his side following a brief illness. Butch was born on July 7, 1924 in New Glarus and grew up in the Rockdale area, where he went to school and worked the family farm. Butch served his...
Anita Reese
Jul 11, 2014
Anita Kietzman Reese, age 94, passed away on July 11, 2014 after a long illness. Born on April 18, 1920 in Waterloo, WI, Anita resided most of her life in Madison. In 1949, she married James W. Reese of Madison. Anita earned bachelors' degrees in nursing and psychology from the University of Wisconsin. She served as a nurse,...
Stella Gargano
Jul 11, 2014
Stoughton - Stella Gargano, age 85, died on July 11, 2014 at the Stoughton Hospital. Cress Funeral Services of Madison is assisting the family with their cremation needs.
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Nazario Cruz
Jul 11, 2014
Nazario Ramirez Cruz, MD, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Waunakee on Fri. July 11, 2014. Those who knew him will remember him as a generous, compassionate, and fun loving storyteller who overcame his frequent health setbacks to lead a long and happy life. Nazario was born on July 28, 1931...
Elinor Moore
Jul 10, 2014
Madison - Elinor Constance (Martin) Moore, age 90, passed away suddenly on July 10th, 2014 in her home in Madison. She was born March 25, 1924 to the late Burney and Helen Martin in Newark, NJ. She attended Mt Holyoke College, graduating with a B.A. in Mathematics in 1945, and Yale University, graduating with a M.A. in Mathematics...
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