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.
Roberta Putney
Oct 30, 2013
Roberta (Robin) Taft Putney, of Madison, WI and Plympton, MA passed away surrounded by family at age 57 on October 30, 2013 after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Andrew Putney, her children Charlotte and Tom, and her siblings Georgia Taft Pye, Marjorie Taft, Arthur Taft and Kenneth Taft. Born in...
Carol Kubina
Oct 30, 2013
DEERFIELD--Carol Jean Kubina of Deerfield, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. She was born September 21, 1945, one of five children to Woodrow and Amanda (Honkomp) Cruise. She was raised in Dubuque, Iowa graduating from Dubuque Senior High School in 1963. On September 21, 1963, Carol was married to Orland Koppes....
Clark Mcmillen
Oct 29, 2013
Madison- Clark Arnold McMillen Jr., 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, October 29, 2013. He was born March 3, 1920 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Clark Arnold and Eleanor (Barnes) McMillen. He enjoyed growing up in Decatur and had many lifelong friends from his youth. He attended Exeter Academy, NH but contracted scarlet fever and...
Jaclyn Maly
Oct 29, 2013
The Town of Middleton- Maly, Jaclyn (Jaci), 66, died at home with family October 29, 2013. She was born Sept. 16, 1947, the daughter of Milton and Velona Lefco, Madison. Jaci attended Wisconsin High School and graduated from Madison West High, class of '65, and the UW Madison Class of '69. On August 1, 1970, Jaci married Robert...
James Favour
Oct 29, 2013
James Favour, age 85, passed away peacefully at Columbus Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. He was born the son of Lee and Florence (Herbus) Favour on September 6, 1928 in Hartford, Wisconsin. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2013 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, WI. There...
Diane Casey
Oct 29, 2013
In Loving Memory Diane Claire Casey passed away peacefully October 29, 2013 at the age of 71. Diane grew up and graduated from Columbus High School. She then met her husband James Casey who was in the United States Air Force. Diane spent her retirement years in Arizona and basked in the heat. Diane was always friendly and...
Andrea Stein
Oct 29, 2013
MADISON- Andrea Jennifer Stein (n�e Zoll) was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 26, 1964. She died suddenly and unexpectedly on October 29, 2013, in Madison, Wisconsin, of a massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage from unsuspected medical disease. Andrea grew up immersed in the love of family and friends from Congregation B'nai Yehuda in Homewood, Illinois, the Northern Federation...
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.
Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service No Service Scheduled or Private
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...
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