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.
Hannah Eileen Tincher
Jun 1, 2024
Stoughton- Hannah Eileen Tincher, age 93, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Stoughton Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Logan Township, Peoria County, Illinois, the youngest of 11 children to Bennett and Folena Johnson.
Eileen grew up on the family farm and graduated in the top 10 of her class from Manual Training High School in...
Loretta Holmen
May 31, 2024
Loretta Holmen, age 80, passed away at Waunakee Home Again Memory Care Facility on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born in Powers Lake, ND in 1944. Her parents were Mildred and Luther Grubb. She lived on a farm and went to a one-room country day school through the 8th grade and graduated from High School in Powers Lake in...
Joanne Lynette Price
May 30, 2024
Our beloved Joanne Lynette Price (age 85) passed away on May 30, 2024, at the Ingleside Nursing facility in Mt Horeb, WI after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Joanne, daughter of Burnette and Mildred Severson, graduated from Blanchardville high school where she sang in the chorus and was a four-year cheerleader. After graduation, she attended MATC in Madison, WI where...
John Henry Wheatley
May 29, 2024
06 Nov 1979 – 29 May 2024
John Henry Wheatley, aged 44, passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2024. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
John was born on November 6th, 1979, in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He studied sociology and art at Western Kentucky University. John met his husband,...
Paul Joseph Matt
May 29, 2024
Paul Joseph Matt, 88, of Madison, WI, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Madison, WI.
Paul was born on November 14, 1935 in Cassville, WI to Joseph and Beulah (Hill) Matt. He was raised on the family farm near Cassville and enjoyed 4H where he entered calves and pigs in local county fairs. He graduated...
Nancy E. Horne
May 29, 2024
Nancy E. Horne, 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Madison on July 11, 1936 to Virginia (Hoebel) and Dr. John Howell Gieselman.
She married William T. Horne on Dec. 24, 1965. They enjoyed 46 wonderful years together, until his death in 2011. Most of her married years were spent...
Teresa A. Carey
May 28, 2024
WAUNAKEE – Teresa A. Carey, age 91, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Azalea Place Assisted Living Home in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on August 1, 1932, to Stanley and Martha (Kubicek) Buryska in Owatonna, Minnesota. Teresa married Donald W. Carey on August 1, 1953, at Sacred Heart Church in Owatonna.
Teresa was preceded in death by...
Sheila B. Stokstad
May 28, 2024
Sheila Beth Stokstad, passed away on 05/28/2024 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on April 26, 1950 in Madison and grew up on her family’s farm in Cottage Grove. Sheila graduated from Stoughton High School in 1968, school is where she met her husband John, “a city boy”.
Sheila’s love for cooking allowed her to joyfully feed...
Maria Isabel Sanchez
May 27, 2024
Maria Isabel Sanchez, 56, passed away May 27, 2024.
A gathering will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with prayers beginning at 3 p.m.
Please share your memories here on Maria's tribute wall.
Cress Center6021 University AveMadison, WI 53705(608) 238-8406
Hossein Rod
May 27, 2024
Hossein was a resident of Stoughton since 1977. After retiring from Nabisco, Hossein started a wood working business: Rod Design. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed Persian Poetry Night.
Survived by his loving wife, Fereshthe. His daughter Vida Cruz (Ralph) and grandson, Joel Cruz.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday June 2, 2024 at Cress Funeral Service,...
Leslie "Hook" H. Scheuren
May 27, 2024
Leslie “Hook” Scheuren, age 84, passed away on May 27, 2024, unexpectedly of natural causes. He was born in Escanaba, MI to Howard and Evelyn (Way) Scheuren in the hot summer months of 1939. Leslie grew up on the family farm in Cornell, MI until he moved to Wisconsin to raise his 3 children and fostering over 50 more children,...
Carole Lyons
May 26, 2024
Carole Ann (Hilse) Lyons passed away on Sunday, May 26 in Surprise, Arizona, in the presence of her loving family. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 6, 1937, to Ann and Earl Hilse, Carole graduated from Holy Assumption Elementary School and from Holy Angels/Divine Savior High School. She was always very proud of her good Catholic education and spoke affectionately...
Joan Ruth Michalski
May 26, 2024
Joan Ruth “Joanie” Michalski, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, following a brief illness.
Joan was born August 6, 1933, in the small town of Polley, just outside Gilman, WI -- one of eleven children of Angeline and Herbert McManus. She was united in marriage to Roman Michalski on May 10, 1958, at St. Alexander Church...
Samantha Marie Trevino
May 25, 2024
Sun Prairie- Samantha “Sam” Marie Trevino, age 35, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born in Cook County, Illinois on February 5, 1989, the daughter of Saul and Yvette Trevino. Samantha was a care giver all her life for her family and for many patients. Sam is survived by her fiancé and the love of her life,...
Richard "Rick" Strauss
May 25, 2024
McFarland- Richard “Rick” Strauss, age 82, passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago on December 2, 1941 the son of Richard and Janet Strauss.
Rick grew up in Wilmette, IL and graduated from New Trier High School. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering from University of IL. On May 29, 1965...
Scott Michael Shimanski
May 24, 2024
If you were unable to attend Scott's service in person or online you are able to view the service taping through the following link:
https://holywisdommonastery.org/monastery-without-walls/streaming/
On May 24, 2024, Scott Michael Shimanski, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, ended his earthly journey. Born April 2, 1955, in Madison, WI, Scott was the middle son of Tom and Gloria Shimanski. He grew up...
Gabrielle "Gabe" Marie Blood
May 23, 2024
Gabrielle Marie Blood (Gabe) entered life on May 22, 1946, and entered eternal life on May 23, 2024. Gabe was born in San Carlos, CA, the daughter of Elsie G. and Joel S. Blood. She married Dennis Klaila on August 29, 1987, at St. Paul’s University Catholic Center in Madison, WI.
Gabe was a proud graduate of Mt. Angel College...
Beverly Mae Davison
May 23, 2024
Beverly Corbett Davison passed away peacefully May 23, 2024, at her home at Oakwood Village West in Madison WI.
She is survived by son Thomas C Davison (Robyn Sherry Davison), WI; daughter Carol Davison Turnbull (Paul), IL; grandchildren Andrew Davison (Stephanie) and William Davison (Frankie Powell); Alan Turnbull, Steven Turnbull; and great-grandchildren Aaron, Caroline and Everett Davison; and niece Susan Corbett....
Pamela Woodward
May 23, 2024
Pamela Woodward, age 64, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born February 11, 1960 to parents Ruth and Belvin Woodward in Grand forks North Dakota. She was raised with her beloved sister Paula Kolinski. She later lived with her family in Waupaca, Wisconsin and as an adult moved to California and gave birth to her son Benjamin...
Maria Pilar Sundby
May 22, 2024
Stoughton- Maria Pilar Seral Farlete Sundby, age 85, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Zaragoza, Spain on April 21, 1939, the youngest of six children, to Mariano Seral and Maria Lucia Farlete.
Maria grew up in Spain. She met the love of her life John H. Sundby while...
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