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.
Elizabeth Cullen
Sep 15, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Cullen, age 105, died on Sunday Sept 15, 2013 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center at the age of 105. She was born on July 31, 1908 in the Town of Berry to Michael and Regina (Struby) Kelter. She married Francis Cullen and he preceded her in death in 1990. Betty worked for a number...
Shirley Townsend
Sep 15, 2013
Shirley M. Townsend, age 84 passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013. Arrangements are pending at this time. Cress-Stoughton
Dale Schultz
Sep 14, 2013
Madison - Dale M. Schultz, age 59, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 31, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin to Merlin and Marian (Renk) Schultz. Dale worked for Union Cab for 34 years. He was an avid Brewers fan and enjoyed playing fantasy baseball. Dale loved listening to...
Wayne Kaski
Sep 13, 2013
Sun Prairie - Wayne E. Kaski, age 92, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 at St. Mary's ER in Sun Prairie. He was born on March 25, 1921 in Knox Mills, Wisconsin the son of Hemmie and Amelia (Berhow) Kaski. Wayne served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Old Apostolic...
James Hofer
Sep 13, 2013
James Leslie Hofer, age 64, died peacefully in the gardens of Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin on September 13, 2013. Jim was the first child of the late Leslie J. And Bertha B. Hofer. Born April 16, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Jim lived in Pittsville, Wisconsin until attending college at UW-Stevens Point where he earned a Bachelor's...
Roger Gunderson
Sep 12, 2013
Deerfield- Roger I. Gunderson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. He was born in Madison on July 15, 1936, the son of Emmett and Seborg Gunderson. Roger is survived by his children, Sherry (Steven Kvammen) Gunderson, Stacey (Gary) Ellis and Daren (Kelly); grandchildren, Jeff, Ryan, Zach and Molly; great granddaughter,...
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...
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