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.

Marilyn Nelson

Marilyn Nelson

Jan 22, 2014

Marilyn C. Nelson, age 86, died on January 22, 2014 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, Illinois after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born October 13, 1927 in Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Myrtle (Grimsrud) and Victor S. Carlson. The family moved to Green Bay when Marilyn was eight years old. Following graduation from Green...

Ronald Conard

Ronald Conard

Jan 22, 2014

The Lord called home Ronald (Ron) Edwin Conard, 71 of Madison, WI, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and son on Jan. 22, 2014. "Ronnie", as he was well-known to his family and friends, was a kind and gentle man who brought much joy to those throughout his life. Ron was born in Door County on Nov....

Va Moua

Va Moua

Jan 22, 2014

Visitation times for Va February 7th Friday - 8am until 12:00am February 8th Saturday- 8am until 12:00am February 9th Sunday- 8am until 12:00am February 10th Monday- 12:00am until 10:00am

Visitation Cress Funeral Home 5801 Hwy 51 McFarland, Wisconsin 53558 Visitation Pending Service Service Pending

Edward Vervoort

Edward Vervoort

Jan 21, 2014

Edward Lamont Vervoort age 65 of Waunakee died on Tues. Jan. 21, 2014 at his home following a brief illness. He was born on Feb 28, 1948 in Berkley, California to Lamont and Eleanor (Ceshker) Vervoort. In his youth his family moved to Wisconsin, living for a short time in Waukesha, Sun Prairie and Madison, where Ed graduated...

Houghton Drives

Houghton Drives

Jan 21, 2014

Madison- Houghton David Drives, 81, of Shorewood Hills, WI passed away on Jan. 21, 2014, at home with his family. Born December 16, 1932 in Madison, WI, he shared nursery space at the hospital with his future wife Laura Lee Lane who was born two days later. As the years passed, Laura Lee and Houghtie kept crossing paths:...

Norman Holtan

Norman Holtan

Jan 21, 2014

Norman Howard Holtan, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 21, 2014. He was born on Jan. 16, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Howard and Barbara (Lewis) Holtan. He was a graduate of Stoughton High School, the class of 1967. After school Norman joined the Army and was stationed in Germany and then after his discharge...

Joseph Masino

Joseph Masino

Jan 21, 2014

MADISON-Joseph J. Masino, Jr., passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was born in Madison on August 4, 1914 to Joseph and Josephine Maisano. He grew up in the Greenbush and attended Central High School. He was a WWII veteran having served with the U.S. Air Force. On August 16, 1941 he was united in marriage to Anna...

William Toellner

William Toellner

Jan 20, 2014

Madison- William E. Toellner, 78, of Madison, died Jan 20, 2014. He was born July 4, 1935 to the late William and Helen Toellner. Billy worked for years at the Madison Opportunity Center, and after retirement volunteered at Dean Clinic on Fish Hatchery Rd. Billy enjoyed watching movies, playing cards, and model cars. Survived by Nephew, Michael Pollock,...

Donna Erbach

Donna Erbach

Jan 19, 2014

Madison - Donna B. Erbach, born Aug. 21, 1929, died on January 19, 2014. Donna is survived by her children Peter (Lynn), Jane (Pat) Kinney, Steven (Kelly) and Dan; her grandchildren Heather Erbach, Sarah and Nathan Kinney, Christopher and Courtney Erbach. She is further survived by her brother James R. Peters (Diane). Donna was preceded in death by...

Wayne Cors

Wayne Cors

Jan 19, 2014

Wayne E. Cors passed from this life on January 19th at the age of 77. Wayne was born on June 20, 1936 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was the son of Donald and Mildred Cors. He graduated from Portage High School in 1954 and the University of Wisconsin in January, 1959. He was married in April,...

Evelyn Rajkovich

Evelyn Rajkovich

Jan 19, 2014

In Loving Memory Evelyn "Evy" Rajkovich, age 79 entered into eternal life on January 19, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 13, 1934 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Moczulski) Muzia. She was united in marriage to John M. Rajkovich on September 11, 1954 in Milwaukee. Evy...

Christine Morrison

Christine Morrison

Jan 19, 2014

Christine M. Morrison, 92, was born on June 30, 1921 and passed away peacefully on January 19, 2014. At the time of her death, Christine lived near her daughter in Fountain Hills, AZ. Christine was preceded in death by Richard Morrison her husband of 67 years, a daughter, Kay Morrison and a son, Roderick Morrison. She is survived...

Mildred Natvig

Mildred Natvig

Jan 17, 2014

Mildred Loy Natvig, 87, passed away January 17, 2014. She was born in Madison to Antony Loy and Mary Koch Loy on February 18, 1926. She is survived by her daughters Kristine Natvig DeCato, Scottsdale, Arizona, Eileen Natvig Bocchi (Donald), Chandler, Arizona, sons Paul (Jan) Natvig, Madison, and Daniel Natvig, Sun City, Arizona. Also surviving are grandsons Matthew...

Bernice Larson

Bernice Larson

Jan 17, 2014

Bernice S Larson passed away on Jan 17,2014 at Oakwood Village. She was born in Madison WI, July 31, 1911 and lived the majority of her life in Madison. She is survived by her daughter & son in law, Laurann and Robert Howland and her grandson Steve Howland plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Frances Pottinger

Frances Pottinger

Jan 17, 2014

McFarland- Frances Ann Pottinger born Dec. 2 1932 passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2014. She was raised on her family farm on Madison's east side, graduated from East High and worked as a Vet Tech. Working at Romaker Animal Hospital, she met her husband Earl when he brought in a sample of horse manure to the vet clinic...

Cindy Abrams

Cindy Abrams

Jan 17, 2014

DeForest - Cindy L. Abrams, age 54, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 17, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Darlene (Caulk) Abrams. Cindy loved to read, play Scrabble, play online games, watch movies, her favorite TV series were Supernatural, Stargate Atlantis and Charmed. She also...

Wayne Streich

Wayne Streich

Jan 16, 2014

Black Earth: Wayne J Streich, age 64 died on Thursday January 16, 2014 at his home unexpectedly of heart related complications. Wayne was born on August 31, 1949 in Madison, WI the Son of Walter and Alice (Reis) Streich. He joined the Marine Corps in 1967 at the age of 17 and served three years in the Vietnam...

Robert Reiser

Robert Reiser

Jan 16, 2014

Robert "Bob" F. Reiser passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16th at his home. He was born on September 6th, 1935 to Robert and Jane Reiser in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin. Bob married Shirley Bakken on August 8th, 1964. This year will mark their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob was a military veteran and served in the Intelligence Branch...

Bonnie Hendrickson

Bonnie Hendrickson

Jan 16, 2014

Bonnie Hendrickson, age 85, died at Agrace Hospice on January 16, 2014, after a long illness. Bonnie was born in LaCrosse, Wis. on June 28, 1928 to Ellen and Leonard Byers. She married Duane Hendrickson on April 21, 1958. A long-time resident of Madison, Bonnie was an artist, and a long-time supporter of the arts community, including Madison...

Arthur Palmer

Arthur Palmer

Jan 15, 2014

MADISON - Arthur Howard Palmer, age 94, resident of Madison's westside for over 40 years, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at St. Mary's Care Center. Arthur was born January 2nd, 1920 in Greenfield Township, Wisconsin to Howard and M. Pearl (nee Ashton) Palmer. It was there, on the farm, that Art developed his love of gardening, flowers,...

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