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.
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...
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
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
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 PendingEdward 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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