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.
Richard Erney
Sep 11, 2013
Richard Alton Erney, 88, passed away at home in the arms of his wife, surrounded by loving family. Dick was born in Stryker, Ohio, the son of Arthur F. and Opal M. (Bowman) Erney, on Dec 15, 1924. A member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, Dick graduated from Denison University in 1947 and received his Ph.D from Columbia University...
Jerome Breunig
Sep 11, 2013
Waunakee - Jerome J. Breunig, age 85, died on September 11, 2013 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. Jerome was born on January 27, 1928 in the town of Berry to Norbert and Mary "Minnie" (Keleny) Breunig. The youngest of four children, and the only boy, Jerome grew up loving farming and loving to travel, as his...
Michael Kruse
Sep 11, 2013
Sun Prairie - Michael "Mike" Kruse, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Agrace Hospice Center, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on January 17, 1955 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He left behind two daughters, Michelle and Megan; his soul mate and best friend of 18 years Lori Moore of Sun Prairie;...
Cody Sesolak
Sep 10, 2013
On September 10, 2013 our beautiful boy was called to begin a new life. Cody was a free spirit enjoying all that nature had to offer. He loved Frisbee golf and was a snowboard instructor. He loved and was loved in return by his best friend, his dog, Bentley. He was a gifted athlete and excelled at everything...
Mary Barrett
Sep 10, 2013
Mary Patricia Barrett (nee Maria Michaela Dizonno), born February 21, 1920, Chicago, IL, died September 10, 2013, at the age of 93. Long-time resident of West Allis, WI. Widow of James (Jim) Martin Barrett; mother of five children, Kathleen Anne Barrett (William E. Hoese), James Michael Barrett, Mary Eileen Barrett, Patrick Stephen Barrett, Margaret Mary Barrett (deceased); grandmother...
Albert Jeardeau
Sep 10, 2013
Madison - Albert (Al) Joseph Jeardeau, age 80, passed away September 10, 2013 in the loving arms of his daughter-in-law, Joyce Jeardeau. Al was born to Arthur and Martha (Edge) Jeardeau on April 2, 1933. He was raised on a farm in Southwestern Wisconsin and spent two years in the army following high school. He met his wife...
Frank Zeller
Sep 9, 2013
Stoughton- Frank Zeller, age 88, was called by our Heavenly Father on Monday September 9, 2013 to receive his Eternal Crown. (One week earlier the family had gathered together to celebrate his birthday and had crowned him with our earthly crown!). Frank was born in Fairview WI on September 4, 1925 to Mary Hedwig (Bernhold) Zeller and Rudolph...
Lela Johnson
Sep 9, 2013
Lela Horsfall Johnson, age 91, died at Agrace Hospice on September 9, 2013. She was born in Patch Grove, WI on February 23, 1922, the 8th child of Roy and Mary Pearl (Ball) Horsfall. Lela worked in Madison as a secretary for several years. On December 22, 1951, she married Robert Lee Johnson, an Air Force serviceman she...
Francoise Bress
Sep 9, 2013
Francoise V. Bress, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday September 11, 2013 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705.
Visitation Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin 53705 Gathering...
Ralph Benjamin
Sep 8, 2013
Fitchburg - Ralph M. Benjamin, Jr., age 85, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare after a battle with colon cancer. Ralph was born on August 22, 1928, in Graceville, Minnesota, the son of Ralph M. Benjamin, Sr. and Viola Benjamin (Chelgren). He grew up in Lake Traverse, South Dakota, where his...
Philip Kessel
Sep 8, 2013
Philip Gerald Kessel, age 79, died on September 8, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 12, 1933 to Philip Joseph and Leona Angeline Kessel in Saginaw, Michigan. Philip was united in marriage to Mary J. Gerhardt Kessel on September 8, 1956 at SS Peter & Paul Parish in Saginaw, Michigan. Philip...
Dory Thompson
Sep 7, 2013
Madison - On September 7, 2013, we lost a beautiful person, Dory A. Thompson. Dory will be missed by many. Dory is survived and loved by her daughter, mother and step dad, Penny (Gene) Lamb; father, Thomas Thompson; sisters, Stacy Thompson (Weldon Gee) and Becky Thompson (Terry Bast); nephews, Torren (Samantha) Justin and Nicholas; great niece, Aria and...
Kevin Macken
Sep 7, 2013
Kevin Alan Macken passed away September 7, 2013, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Sacramento, California, on December 4, 1959. Beloved son of Majel and Gerald Macken and brother of Marlys Macken, Steven Macken and James Macken, and loving father of Jamie and Aaron Macken, he will be missed greatly by his family and loved ones, especially...
Alan Gurman
Sep 6, 2013
Madison-On Friday, September 6, 2013, Dr. Alan S. Gurman, age 68, passed away unexpectedly. His heart let him down, and broke all of our hearts in the process. The staff at University Hospital tried to save him as his wife, Gerri, held his hand and gave him her love till the very end. His legacy will live on...
Lyman Reynolds
Sep 5, 2013
Fitchburg-Lyman Edward Reynolds, Jr., passed away on September 5, 2013, due to complications of diabetes. Lyman, known to the family as "Buster," was born on July 27, 1953 to Lyman E. Reynolds, Sr., and Evelyn (Brewer) Reynolds at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1971. He then attended MATC, receiving an Associate's Degree...
Robert Wirka
Sep 4, 2013
WIRKA, ROBERT C., passed away September 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 5, 1920 in Freeport, Illinois to Joseph and Selena Wirka. Bob was a veteran of WWII where he served in the Army Air Force as a radar mechanic in Italy. He received a Bronze Start for his work establishing radar installation...
Suy Huynh
Sep 3, 2013
Madison - Suy Huynh, age 82, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on September 3, 2013. He was born September 9, 1930 in China, the son of Nguyet Huynh and Quit Thai. He married Mai Tang on October 10, 1956 in Vietnam. Suy is survived by his three sons Trung, Minh, and Phat; three daughters, Binh, Phung,...
Earl Fritzke
Sep 3, 2013
Earl "Tiny" Fritzke age 81 passed away peacefully at his home in Stoughton of natural causes on September 3rd 2013. Tiny, as he was always called, lived a very full life. He was a husband, father, friend and carpenter touching hundreds of lives along the way. He was born on September 5th 1931 to Paul and Ada (Mohr)...
Margaret Amble
Sep 3, 2013
Stoughton- Margaret E. Amble, age 90, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Nazareth Health and Rehab. She was born in Stoughton on April 22, 1923, the daughter of Halvor and Helga Hanson. Margaret grew up on the family farm in the Stoughton area. In 1941 she married James Amble. Margaret was a devoted farm wife and worked...
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