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.
Elaine Wiersema
Nov 11, 2014
Elaine G. Wiersema, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Sun Prairie. The daughter of Lester and Viola Essenburg, she was born and raised in Holland, Michigan, where she also met and married her first husband Judson Henry Wiersema. Elaine had a successful real estate career for over 35 years. She inspired all of us...
Amy Albert
Nov 11, 2014
Amy Jane Albert (AJ, Munga, Grams) passed peacefully in the early morning hours of November 11, 2014. She was 94 years old and had raged many years "against the dying of the light". Amy was born September 5, 1920 in Port Costa, California. She was the daughter of William Jackson Young and Amy Francis Russell. Her only sibling,...
Russell Alsmo
Nov 11, 2014
Russell Andrew Alsmo, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at the Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton, where he had resided for the past ten years. Born to John Raymond and Martha (Ronnie) Alsmo, Russell farmed most of his life but in later years, was employed by Ken's Automotive in McFarland. In his earlier years he...
Lane Hoag
Nov 11, 2014
MADISON - Lane Edward Hoag, age 83, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Oakwood Village West, Hebron Oaks. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to Leo and Viola (nee Gallery) Hoag on September 28, 1931. He graduated from Rufus King High School in June of 1949. Lane married the love of his life, Marilyn Brandt in 1952,...
Mary Hurlebaus
Nov 10, 2014
Mary Ellen (Nemec) Hurlebaus, 72, of Waunakee, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, peacefully at home after an 8 month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and had everyone together the days prior. Mary was born May 1, 1942, in Hillsboro, WI. She was the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Pepper) Nemec. Mary lived on the...
Dale Schmitt
Nov 10, 2014
MADISON - Dale Ralph Schmitt, age 84 passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2014 surrounded by his family. Dale was born in Fountain City, Wisconsin, on April 15, 1930, the son of the late Frederick and Adeline (Ziegler) Schmitt. Dale is a veteran having served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was...
Monte Couch
Nov 10, 2014
Marshall - Monte C. Couch, age 89, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on August 9, 1925, the son of Cary and Alice (Jordan) Couch. He was united in marriage to Ellen Ann Oesterle on November 17, 1949 in Madison, WI. Monte and Ellen were devoted to...
Leona Wick
Nov 9, 2014
Madison - Leona Henne Wick passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She was born on January 12, 1915 the daughter of August and Willamina Henne. Leona was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her ten brothers and sisters and her husband, Leonard Wick. She will be greatly missed by her...
Daniel Kokott
Nov 9, 2014
Madison - Daniel Kokott was born August 13, 1931 to Rose (Waldera) and Michael Kokott of Arcadia, Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm where plowing was still done by horses, bread was baked in an outdoor wood-fired oven, and Polish was spoken in the home. He attended St. Michaels, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Arcadia High...
John Mccreery
Nov 9, 2014
Madison- John L. McCreery, age 80, passed away of a sudden illiness on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. John was born on May 9, 1934 in Fond du Lac to Mac and Mary McCreery. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee where he met the love of his life, Donna Brull. They were...
Sister Adler
Nov 8, 2014
Fond du Lac/ Waunakee- Sister Virginia Adler, 78, CSA, formerly Sister Helen Marie, died peacefully at Nazareth Center November 8, 2014. Virginia was born in Waunakee, Wisconsin on July 20, 1936 to Herbert Adler and Loretta Kessenich. Her family included three girls and two boys. She made her profession of vows as Sister Helen Marie on August 15,...
Lujean Braunger
Nov 7, 2014
WAUNAKEE- Lujean Braunger, age 70, of Waunakee, died on November 7, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care surrounded by loved ones after a battle with brain cancer. She was born on April 29, 1944, in Lawrence, NE to Matt and Bette (Frey) Pohlmeier. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, MN and Briar Cliff College in Sioux City,...
Cheryl Mjaanes
Nov 7, 2014
Madison - Cheryl Lynn Mjaanes, age 66, passed away at her home on Friday, November 7, 2014. She was born on April 2, 1948 to Edward and Darlene (Faust) Blankenheim in Madison. She was united in marriage to Bruce Richard Mjaanes on June 8, 1968 in Madison. She graduated in 1979 from the Madison General Hospital School of...
Eve Street
Nov 7, 2014
MADISON - Eve B. Street, age 69, died on Nov. 7, 2014, at Agrace Hospice Care, after many years of battling Parkinson's disease, and spending over a decade at Middleton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Eve was born in New York City on March 25, 1945, daughter of Dr. Hinton J. Baker (later Col. Baker, of the Army...
Nejay Redd
Nov 6, 2014
Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434
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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...
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