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.
Dennis Lippman
Aug 25, 2013
McFarland- Dennis Lippman, age 67 passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born in Boscobel on August 22, 1946 to Harold and Gertrude (Lenz) Lippman. He was a veteran having served with the U.S. Navy as a communication specialist. He worked for Oscar Mayer for 32 years until his...
Donald Degolier
Aug 25, 2013
Deerfield- Donald Frank DeGolier, age 88, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 28, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Minnie and Stanley DeGolier. He was blessed with three siblings, Howard, Emmett and Marjorie. Don graduated from Deerfield High School in 1943 and...
Herman Newcomb
Aug 24, 2013
Herman Carter Newcomb, age 88, passed away on Saturday, Aug.24, 2013. He was born Aug.25, 1924, the only child of the late Herman and Alberta Newcomb, in Martha, OK, attended Altus High School, moved to Wichita, KS in 1941 and graduated from a local business college. Drafted to serve in the US Army during WWII in 1943, he...
Philip Douglas
Aug 23, 2013
Evansville- Philip LaFollette Douglas, "Phil" age 81, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2013 in his home. Phil was the only child of Reed and Evelyn Douglas born on September 1, 1931 in Monroe. He was a 1951 graduate of Verona High School prior to joining the military where he served for two years during the Korean War....
A. Bova
Aug 23, 2013
Cooksville- A. Henry Bova, age 77, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. He was born on July 22, 1936 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Minnie Maude Hoot and Joseph Michael Bova. Henry graduated from Garden City High School in 1954 and from Alma College in Michigan in 1958 Cum Laude, Barlow Trophy....
Michael Dowdle
Aug 23, 2013
Michael E. Dowdle, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 23, 2013, of heart disease. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Mary Alice (McCormick) Dowdle and Edward W. Dowdle. He was a member of the Monona Grove High School Class of 1982. He served in the United States Navy. Michael was an avid Green Bay...
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...
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