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.
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...
Eric Gutierrez
Jul 10, 2014
Sharon - "Baby" Eric Gutierrez, 11 was born to eternal life July 10, 2014. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by all. Eric was born in Madison on January 6, 2003 to Rebecca Orick and Eric Gutierrez. He was an unbelievably adventurous and energetic sweet loving boy. He truly touched the hearts of everyone he met....
Allan Adams
Jul 10, 2014
Stoughton - Allan R. Adams, age 58, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2014. He was born on September 23, 1955, the son of Robert and Constance (Clinch) Adams. Allan was a successful business owner and was married to the love of his life Kimberly Halverson for 37 years, and a member of Christian Assembly...
William Young
Jul 9, 2014
William R Young age 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care. He was born May 18, 1953 in Stoughton, WI, the son of James and Mary (Chambliss) Young who preceded him in death. He married Barb (Ferrie) Young on May 10, 1975 in Madison, WI. William has worked for 30 plus years at...
Deanna Zychowski
Jul 9, 2014
In Loving Memory Zychowski, Deanna, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease On Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Deanna was born September 28, 1937 in Madison. She was the daughter to Morris and Martha ( Tuschen) Pendleton. Deanna was united in marriage to Richard Zychowski. After graduating...
Maxine Lowell
Jul 9, 2014
Maxine Lowell (nee Gellman), of Houston, Texas (formerly of Madison), loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, universal mother to many and friend to all, passed away on July 9, 2014 at the age of 81, in her home. Maxine was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and is the older sibling of two children. She went...
Margaret Wisnowski
Jul 8, 2014
In Loving Memory Margaret M. Wisnowski, age 76, passed away July 8th at Serenity Homes of Stoughton, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born August 12, 1937 in Clarks Mills, Wisconsin to the late Christina(Kresser)and Raymond Thone. In 1956, she graduated from Valders High School. On June 29th, 1963 she married Ronald R. Wisnowski at Gjerpen Lutheran Church,...
Darryl Bomkamp
Jul 8, 2014
Sun Prairie - Darryl D. Bomkamp, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He was born on January 18, 1967 in Madison, the son of Delbert and Colleen (Haney) Bomkamp. Darryl graduated with a degree from the Wisconsin School of Electronics, now known as Herzing College. He thoroughly enjoyed owning his own company as a...
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