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.
Lucy Heyroth
Jan 29, 2014
Waunakee: Lucy A. Heyroth, age 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be published at a later date.
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G. Brown
Jan 29, 2014
MADISON - Once upon a time there was a lad named G. Franklin Brown or "Frank" as he chose to be called. Frank passed away January 29, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born in 1927 in Fond Du Lac, WI to G. Franklin Brown and Cynthia (Ingalls) Brown - the oldest of 5 children. Living...
Bernice Schuler
Jan 29, 2014
Bernice P. Schuler passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care. Services will be held at Cress Funeral Service, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison , at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Bernice was a woman of outstanding capability who was cherished by many for her warmth, intellect and kindness. The family extends its heartfelt...
Lucy Heyroth
Jan 29, 2014
Lucy A. Heyroth, age 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 29th, 2014, of heart failure. She was born June 15, 1937, in Waunakee, to Peter and Seraphine (Meinholz) Ziegler. On May 24, 1955, she married Donald Heyroth. They lived on a small farm outside of Dane until they moved to Waunakee in 2005. Lucy's greatest...
Arlene Richgels
Jan 29, 2014
MIDDLETON - Arlene F. Richgels, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. Arlene was born July 16, 1925 to James and Frances (Lind) Foley. She was united in marriage to Raymond J. Richgels, and he preceded her in death in 1980. Arlene was a homemaker and worked as a waitress at Rennebohm's,...
Elaine Perske
Jan 29, 2014
Elaine Doris Perske, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Rest Haven Health Care Center. Elaine was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on March 17, 1925, the daughter of Bernard and Ella (Gruenwald) Gernetzky. Elaine married Bob Perske and they celebrated 63 years together. She was employed at Prange's. Elaine was a member of the Daughters...
Infant Walters
Jan 28, 2014
Funeral services will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Avenue, Madison on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:00 pm. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 pm until the time of services. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Roselawn Memorial Park...
Walter Prohovnik
Jan 28, 2014
McFarland- Walter A. Prohovnik, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Cable on October 15, 1938, the son of Walter and Helen Prohovnik. Walter was a member of the National Guard. He worked as a station manager for Northwest Airlines for many years. Walter enjoyed hunting and fishing up...
Richard Prosa
Jan 27, 2014
DEERFIELD - Richard H. Prosa, age 83, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 at Deerfield Place. He was born on Sept. 9, 1930 in Neillsville to Lee and Ruth (Knutson) Prosa. Richard worked at the Ray Anderson farm until he was drafted in 1952. He served in Korean War as a teletype operator and returned to farming...
Vernon Brown
Jan 27, 2014
Madison / Waunakee: Vernon R. Brown, age 93, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at Waunakee Manor. Vernon was born in Madison December 22, 1920, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Amdahl) Brown. He was a life- long resident of Madison graduating from West High School in 1940, where he was an All- State football star. Vernon entered...
Lorraine Heise
Jan 27, 2014
Madison- Lorraine M. Heise, age 87, died January 27, 2014 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. She was born January 25, 1927 in Downer's Grove, Illinois, the third daughter of Otto Henry Werth and Wilhelmina (nee) Jahnke. She grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, attending Nathan Hale High School, but graduating from high school in Hollister, California in 1945,...
Margaret Roth
Jan 26, 2014
Roth, Margaret Irene "Peg" MADISON - Age 88, of Madison, WI and formerly of Wausau, WI, and Fort Myers, FL, died peacefully at Attic Angel in Madison of natural causes on January 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Doris Brobst; her brother Richard "Dick" Brobst; and, on November 16, 2013, her devoted...
Vivian Tallard
Jan 26, 2014
Madison- "Vivacious" Vivian Wilkie Tallard, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Beautiful Mother and special lady, her true joys in life were all her children. Her cup runneth over with love for all of them. Vivian was born on November 27, 1927, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold and Vivian Wilkie. She graduated from...
Joan Browne
Jan 26, 2014
MADISON--Joan C. Browne, age 94 passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Oak Park Place. Arrangements are pending at this time. Cress-Speedway
Dorothy Kruse
Jan 26, 2014
MADISON - Dorothy M. Kruse, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1922 to George and Reba Evans. She devoted her life to children and caring for others. Many lives were touched by Dorothy in so many ways. She was the Matriarch of...
George Bielefeld
Jan 26, 2014
MADISON- George William Bielefeld, age 86, died peacefully at Meriter hospital on January 26, 2014, after a short stay there. He was born in Marinette, WI on June 28, 1927, the son of Lucy (Stephenson) and Henry B. Bielefeld. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert H. Bielefeld, and his sister A. Jane Bielefeld....
William Roloff
Jan 23, 2014
Madison - William Robert Roloff, age 56, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 23, 2014. He was born in Madison, WI on November 13, 1957, the youngest child of Barbara and Frank Roloff. He was a lifelong resident of Madison. After graduating from Madison West High School in 1976, he began working at Madison Gas and Electric...
Dorothy Foss
Jan 23, 2014
Stoughton - Dorothy Lucille Foss, passed away on January 23, 2014 at Skaalen Home. She was born October 25, 1912 in the Town of Dunn, Wisc. The daughter of John and Sena (Dahl) Fjelstad of Utica. On April 13, 1931, Dorothy married Johan Foss. They Farmed in rural Stoughton area until 1957. Dorothy also worked at the Stoughton...
Robert Anderson
Jan 22, 2014
Madison - Robert Lincoln Anderson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at his home at Oakwood Prairie Ridge, Madison. He was born on February 26, 1928, the son of Albert and Laura (Eidal) Anderson in Kingsford, Michigan. Following high school, Robert attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton and earned a civil engineering degree. After graduation, he...
Ruth Grimes
Jan 22, 2014
Grimes, Ruth Henry (G.G.) of Waunakee, formerly of Platteville passed away on 1/22/2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI after a short illness. Ruth was born to Carlton C. and Nova (Lombard) Henry on 8/3/1927 in Rochester, MN the fifth of seven children. She grew up in Rochester and Lake City, MN where her love of water was...
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