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.
Nancy Mccreary
Oct 28, 2013
Nancy J. McCreary, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2013 of cancer. She was born on April 25, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Sylvia Schulenburg in DeKalb, IL. Nancy graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1953. She was united in marriage to William McCreary in 1956. Nancy taught foods and...
Zolitta Kussow
Oct 28, 2013
Zolitta Lamb Kussow, age 90, died on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at the UW Hospital following a massive stroke. Zo was born on May 28, 1923, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dana C. and Zolitta Collins Lamb. She married Omar Nowell Kussow on June 22, 1946. She has four children and six grandchildren. She graduated...
Edward Hoch
Oct 27, 2013
Hoch, Edward- Passed away October 27, 2013. Visitation will be held at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI. 53705 Monday, November 4, 2013 from 4-7pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 10:00am at First Lutheran Church, 4022 Pleasant View Rd., Middleton, WI. 53562. If inclement weather persists, funeral services will be held...
Nancy Jenison
Oct 27, 2013
Nancy J. Jenison, 81, passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Nancy, the daughter of Harold and Iola Johnson, was born in Belmond, IA. She attended schools in Belmond and graduated from Belmond High School in 1950. Nancy married Robert L. Jenison in 1951. Nancy was a devoted mother and wife, and...
Robert Ostrom
Oct 27, 2013
Brooklyn - Robert J. Ostrom, age 65, passed away on Oct. 27, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI.
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Mary Mitroff
Oct 27, 2013
Mary Ann Mitroff September 30, 1922 - October 27, 2013 Mary, age 91, passed away on October 27, 2013 surrounded by family. She was born in Chicago on September 30, 1922 to Peter and Anna (Koteles) Schneider. She married Louis Mitroff in Chicago on October 4, 1947. Upon retirement they relocated to Madison. Mary was the beloved wife...
Natalie Fields
Oct 26, 2013
MADISON- Natalie E (Krischer) Fields passed away on October 26, 2013. She was born November 4, 1930 in Chicago. Longtime resident of Deerfield, Illinois, she most recently lived in Madison, Wisconsin. Loving mother of Leslie (Jeff Lindholm), Ben (Stephanie) and Matthew (Cynthia Price), proud grandmother of Hannah and Daniel Lindholm, Jacob and Cara Fields. Attended Von Steuben High...
Nancy Seils
Oct 26, 2013
Nancy E. (Hoveland) Seils, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2013 surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born in Madison on November 10, 1937 to the late Russell and Adeline (Simpson) Hoveland. She was raised in McFarland and graduated from Madison East High School, Class of '54. In 1959, she was...
Charlyne Lemberger
Oct 25, 2013
Charlyne Y. Lemberger, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 10, 1925 to Richard and Mabel Young of Sparta, Wisconsin. As a young girl Char charmed all of Sparta with her dancing abilities. She was especially proud to be recognized by the local paper as that...
M. Strosahl
Oct 25, 2013
Rev. M. Stanford Strosahl A memorial celebration for the Rev. M. Stanford Strosahl, retired pastor and longtime leader in the United Methodist Church in Wisconsin, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, 702 North St. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. and continue after the celebration. Rev. Strosahl, 93, died Friday,...
Genevieve Tretheway
Oct 24, 2013
Genevieve A. Tretheway, age 89, of Madison/Middleton, passed away on October 24, 2013. She was born in Escanaba, Michigan on July 23, 1924, the daughter of Andrew and Grace (Bebeau) Anderson. Genevieve grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, living in Escanaba and Menominee. On August 16, 1944 Genevieve was married to James W. Tretheway of Iron...
Mervin Bridge
Oct 24, 2013
Mervin "Merv" R. Bridge, age 86, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 19, 1927 to Ross and Lillian (Hess) Bridge. Merv was united in marriage to Betty Hughes on December 9, 1950 at Bethel Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific...
Beverly Stronach
Oct 23, 2013
Stoughton- Beverly Grace Stronach died peacefully at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was born July 22, 1934 to Lawrence and Myrtle Strandlie. Bev married David Stronach on October 30, 1954 and together they raised three sons, David Jr., Douglas and Deano. Mom was a huge Wisconsin sports fan, with her favorite being...
Ronald Knispel
Oct 22, 2013
Stoughton- Ronald O. Knispel, age 80, beloved husband to Dorothy, loving father to Mary and devoted grandfather to Shelby, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee on July 2, 1933. Ron will be fondly remembered by his family, including many nieces and nephews and his special son-in-law, Bob. After serving in the army during...
Sonya Clark
Oct 22, 2013
Stoughton- Sonya Clark, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was born on April 6, 1966, the daughter of Alice Elaine Franks and William Perry. Sonya was a very compassionate and loving mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who she cared for deeply. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and adding to her elaborate collection...
Barbara Whitish
Oct 21, 2013
Madison - October 21, 2013 Barbara Oppenheim Whitish passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New York, NY on February 18, 1952, the only child of Melvin and Goldie Oppenheim. She grew up in Queens, NY and graduated from SUNY - Stony Brook with a degree in comparative literature. In 1973...
Tilla Schmudlach
Oct 21, 2013
STOUGHTON--Tilla Luella Schmudlach, age 95, passed away peacefully, on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born in Stoughton on January 26, 1918 to Ole and Malina (Midthun) Hauge. She was united in marriage to Paul Schmudlach on September 14, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1979. Tilla was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, a...
Mary Loui
Oct 21, 2013
Madison - Mary Loui, age 92, died on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Waunakee Manor. Mary was born on April 15, 1921 in Darlington, WI, the daughter of Henry and Lottie (Hall) Hendrickson. Mary graduated from the Platteville State Teachers College. Mary began her career teaching school, spent a number of years as a manager at Wisco...
Lloyd Gleason
Oct 20, 2013
MADISON - Lloyd Leslie Gleason, age 92, died on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Oakwood Village East Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Madison. He was born on January 16, 1921, in Madison, Wisconsin at home, the only child and son of Jesse and Mary (Blizard) Gleason. Lloyd attended Lapham (K-6), Lincoln (7-8) grade schools in Madison. Lloyd...
Eileen Schroeder
Oct 19, 2013
STOUGHTON--Eileen L. (McCarthy) Schroeder, age 90, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Nazareth Health and Rehab Center in Stoughton. Eileen was born in the Town of Porter on September 6, 1923 to the late Charles and Mary (Farberg) McCarthy. She graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of '41. Eileen was a hard worker and loving caregiver, always...
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