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.
Betty Fralka
Aug 21, 2013
Fralka, Betty J. Middleton - Betty J. Fralka age 87, of Middleton passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 13, 1926 in Madison, WI the daughter of Russell and Irene (Herrling) Quast. Betty is survived by her children Jeanine Puls of Savage, MN and Steve (Jean Zander)...
Lenard Sturm
Aug 20, 2013
Madison - Lenard James Sturm - age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 6, 1941 in Park Falls, Wisconsin, the son of William and Mary (Frankiewich) Sturm. Lenard proudly served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He was united in marriage...
Ralph Bohlman
Aug 19, 2013
Ralph L. Bohlman, age 87 passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 after a long illness. He was born in Milwaukee on January 20, 1926 to Gustav and Mathilda (Polinski) Bohlman. Ralph has been a resident of McFarland since 1964. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served with the 6th Marine Division in the south...
Virginia Calkins
Aug 19, 2013
Virginia V. Calkins, age 86 passed away August 19, 2013 peacefully in Madison with family near. She was born on the Vincent family farm in DeForest, the daughter of Rex and Myrtle "Solheim" Vincent. Virginia was a delightful loving and caring lady who enjoyed being surrounded by her family and people in general. She was "Grandma Ginny" to...
Marge Clark
Aug 19, 2013
Marguerite "Marge" Clark was tragically taken unexpectedly as a result of an accident on Monday, August 19, 2013 at age 76. She was born in Chicago on September 22, 1936 to the late Frank and Anne (Knell) Rundio. She worked in the credit department of Sears until her retirement in 1986. Marge was united in marriage to Jerry...
Lois Hatfield
Aug 19, 2013
Madison - A celebration of Life! Lois Slone Mattson Hatfield was called to be with her heavenly father on Monday, August 19, 2013. Lois was born January 7, 1928 in Ohio. She worked for General Electric where she met and married Robert Mattson, now deceased. Lois had four children: Melody and Erik who predecease Lois as well as...
Debra Anderson
Aug 18, 2013
Stoughton- Debra J. Anderson, age 61, passed on to the spiritual world on August 18, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family. She had bravely fought pancreatic cancer for over a year. Debra was born July 22, 1952 in Medina, Ohio, the daughter of Marvin and Roberta Hall. She graduated from Medina High School in 1970. Debra...
Charles Carll
Aug 17, 2013
MADISON - Charles George Carll, 59, of Hammersley Road died at home Saturday August 17, 2013. Born July 2, 1954 Charlie was the son of Sherman B. and Patricia G. Carll of Commack, NY. Charlie received a Bachelor of Science in Wood Industries from West Virginia University in 1976 and a Master of Science in Wood Technology from...
Andrea Mannis
Aug 17, 2013
MADISON- Andrea Mannis passed on Aug. 17, 2013 at age 50. She was born on December 20, 1962 in Madison to Kent and Valerie (Sklar) Mannis. Andrea is survived by her parents; sister, Marci Mannis and niece Breanna Mannis DeMont. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison....
Patricia Glennon
Aug 17, 2013
Patricia 'Pat' La Verne Glennon, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Pat was born on December 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Van Vernon and Lorena Ann Vaughn. Family and friends were Pat's joy. She lived out her dream of wanting to be a loving, kind, and compassionate person. Pat had such...
Kenneth Wood
Aug 16, 2013
VERMONT- Kenneth W. Wood, a life-long lover of dahlias and hummingbirds, who readily shared his passions with many--passed away on August 16, 2013 at the age of 69. While Ken and his doctors had successfully held off advanced prostate cancer for the past five years, it was a separate and unrelated brain cancer that emerged in the past...
Nancy Lane
Aug 16, 2013
Mercer/Madison Nancy L. (Bonner) Lane passed away August 16, 2013. She was born September 20 1938 in Madison, WI. Visitation and Memorial Service will be Thursday September 12, beginning at 1pm, Memorial 2pm. At Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Rd. Madison, WI. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Ministry-Dr. Kate Lakeland Hospice, Mercer...
Seraphine Endres
Aug 16, 2013
Seraphine G. "Sally" Endres, joined her loving husband, Al, on Friday, August 16, 2013 at the age of 92. She was born on June 16, 1921 in Roxbury, Wisconsin, the daughter of John J. and Clara (Roos) Breunig. She was united in marriage to Aloysius "Babe" Endres on June 15, 1944 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Sauk...
Geraldine Ericksen
Aug 16, 2013
Sun Prairie/Madison - Geraldine Lou Ericksen, age 84, of Janesville, WI, died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2013, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She had been a resident of Cedar Crest retirement home in Janesville since May 2012. Prior to moving to Janesville, she lived for 10 years at Oakwood Village East in Madison, and, for 38...
David Minko
Aug 15, 2013
Sun Prairie - David Minko was taken from us on Thursday, August 15, 2013, in a motorcycle accident on his journey home from work to be with his happy, fun-loving and close-knit family. David was only 47 years young, and he leaves behind three children, Jack, Grant, and Clark, and his fianc�e Dora and her two children, all...
Shane Woelke
Aug 15, 2013
MADISON - Shane Woelke, age 27, lost his life to pneumonia on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. Shane was born on Sept. 21, 1985. There will be a memorial service at Reindahl Park, Portage Road, Madison, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for all your support. Shane will be missed and loved...
Arlie Hickox
Aug 15, 2013
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Arlie Hickox, age 95, died on August 15th, 2013. He was born on June 26, 1918 in rural Clark County of parents Edward and Ora Mae Hickox. The family moved to Stanley around 1928 where he graduated from high school in 1936. During and after his school years he served with the Headquarters Troop...
Nolan Faulkner
Aug 14, 2013
McFarland- Nolan A. Faulkner, age 83, of McFarland passed away from cancer and kidney failure on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. He was born in Richland County on Jan. 11, 1930 to Goldie and Lee Oliver Faulkner. On January 31, 1953 he married Betty McAfee of Richland Center. Nolan was in the Navy from 1948 to 1950 and served...
Richard Pearson
Aug 14, 2013
Stoughton- Richard "Dick" M. Pearson, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Skaalen Home. He was born on June 11, 1925, the son of Miles Curtis "Curt" and Marjorie Pearson. Dick graduated from UW-Madison. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Lubbock, Texas. On August 4, 1962 Dick married Nancy Nilsson....
Josephine Kreutzer
Aug 14, 2013
Josephine Kreutzer died peacefully in her ninetieth year on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. She was born Josephine Rose Jean to Leon and Lumina Jean on November 28, 1923 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the sixth of twelve children. At age 20, she joined the Navy to support the Great War effort. She became a pharmacist mate and was first...
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