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 Skinner
Oct 19, 2012
Elizabeth Skinner passed away on Fri. Oct. 19, 2012. Elizabeth was born on Jan. 11, 1925 to Ernest and Mary McGown, the youngest of 5 children; brothers, John (Kathleen), Robert (Rosemary) and sisters, Margaret (Ray) Wilcox and Eleanor (Norman) Gunlock. Elizabeth attended St. Raphael's Grade School and East High School. Upon graduation she moved to Milwaukee to work...
Lowell Zimmer
Oct 18, 2012
Madison - On October 18, 2012, L.D. Zimmer passed away at Agrace Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family. After 66 years together, Zim just didn't want to be without his Suzie, the love of his life. So just two weeks after she passed away, he joined her in heaven. Lowell Dumas Zimmer was born on January 2nd,...
Arthur Babler
Oct 18, 2012
Madison -Arthur W. Babler, age 98, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison. He was born on March 2, 1914 in Monticello, the son of Henry O. and Florence S. (Wittwer) Babler. Arthur graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in business. He was united in marriage to Leone Krueger...
Albertina Renlund
Oct 18, 2012
MADISON - Albertina (Tina) A. Renlund, age 93, passed away unexpectedly on October 18th, 2012, while at home with her family. She was born on July 14th, 1919, in Ellis, KS, daughter of Herman and Emma (Goodchuck) Erbert. Tina grew up on a ranch with nine brothers and sisters, attending business college in Liberal, KS after high school....
Donald Rigdon
Oct 17, 2012
Stoughton- Donald A. Rigdon, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center. He was born on December 3, 1960, the sixth of eight children to Donald J. and Jeannette Rigdon. Donald was proud to serve his country as a Marine. He is survived by his two daughters, Tara and Tiffany Rigdon; granddaughter,...
Donald Rush
Oct 17, 2012
Pompano Beach, Fla. & Madison - Donald S. Rush of Pompano Beach, FL and Madison, WI passed away at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital on Wed. Oct 17, 2012. Donald was born May 22, 1928 in Holyoke, Mass, to James A. and Helen G. Rush. He grew up in Stevens Point, WI. At 17 Donald quit school...
Ronald Mcmurry
Oct 16, 2012
Madison, WI - Ronald Carl McMurry, 85, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Attic Angels Care Center. Born October 1, 1927, in Butler, PA, to Carl and Helen (Snyder) McMurry, he attended the Butler public schools, graduating in 1945. Awaiting the draft, he attended Capital University, Columbus, OH and then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force Replacement...
Ronald Mcmurry
Oct 16, 2012
Madison - Ronald McMurry, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Attic Angel Place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, with a visitation one hour prior to services. A full obituary will follow.
Visitation Good Shepherd Lutheran...
Robert Shea
Oct 16, 2012
Madison - Robert Frank Shea passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16th at HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He began his new journey after a brief illness. He was born October 14th, 1927 in Waukegan, Illinois. The second child of Rollo & Laura Shea, he spent his childhood in Waukegan until entering the University of Wisconsin in Madison. At...
Frank Hrovat
Oct 15, 2012
McFarland - Frank Hrovat died Monday, October 15, 2012. He was born September 30, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to the late John and Theresa (Fink) Hrovat, both Slovenian immigrants. He attended West Allis Central High School and served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Frank graduated from the University of Wisconsin and worked for the City of...
George Schaub
Oct 15, 2012
Waunakee - George Schaub, age 33, left this world too soon on Monday, October 15, 2012. He was born on May 11, 1979 in Madison, the son of Paul and Margaret Schaub. He was the baby of six children and his five sisters spoiled and loved him dearly. On June 15, 2002 George married his high school sweetheart,...
Michael Harms
Oct 15, 2012
Madison - Michael Harms, age 55, was welcomed into the Lords arms on Mon. Oct. 15, 2012. Michael was born in Madison to Forrest and Kathleen Harms. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1975. Mike was an accomplished musician, skilled at both keyboards and the trombone. He was a good high school athlete lettering in track and...
Tana Ozuna
Oct 15, 2012
Deerfield- Tana Marie Ozuna, age 30, went to join her Father in Heaven on Monday, October 15 2012 following a long struggle with Juvenile Diabetes. She was born in Madison, on January 7, 1982 the daughter of Elias and Sandra (Rivera) Ozuna. Tana graduated from Deerfield High School, class of 2000. Her great sense of humor that created...
Brian Ketterer
Oct 14, 2012
Madison - Brian Michael Ketterer lost his courageous battle against cancer on October 14, 2012. He will be remembered for his amazing smile, generosity, and selflessness. Brian was born on July 20, 1976, in Madison, Wisconsin. He began playing hockey at age 5. He was a talented and admired player and continued to play through February of 2012,...
Helen Schanbacher
Oct 13, 2012
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Service Cress Funeral Home Madison - Speedway 3610 Speedway Road Madison, Wisconsin 53705 2:00 PM Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private
Barbara Grambsch
Oct 13, 2012
Barbara J. Grambsch, age 81, passed away on Saturday October 13, 2012. She was born on August 25, 1931 in Wild Rose, WI the daughter of John and Gertrude Witt. She attended and graduated from Fond du Lac College in 1951 with a degree as an Executive Secretary. She worked successfully at several companies before joining the Bethel...
Diane Stassi
Oct 12, 2012
MADISON - Diane M. Stassi, age 66, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by her family after a brief, courageous struggle with cancer. Diane was born March 30, 1946, to Charles and Saveria Stassi. Diane was a lifelong resident of Madison. Diane worked for 36 years at St. Mary's Hospital in the food...
Lois Cowan
Oct 12, 2012
McFarland-Lois Sabre Cowan, age 67 passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 12, 2012 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Madison on March 8, 1945 the daughter of Narval and Leona (Kratochwill) Lewis. She graduated from East High School. She met the love of her life, John Cowan in...
John Melcher
Oct 11, 2012
John William Melcher, age 91, passed away peacefully at St Mary's Care Center on October 11, 2012 in the presence of family. John was born February 2, 1921 in Waukegan, Illinois to John Henry Melcher and Clara Gladys (Dring) Melcher. He grew up in West Allis and graduated from the Milwaukee State Teachers College in 1943 with a...
Carl Mueske
Oct 11, 2012
Sun Prairie-Carl Mueske, age 82, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012 after a long illness. Carl was born on September 7, 1930 in Merrill, WI the son of Carl and Augusta (Weiland) Mueske. On October 2, 1951, he and Patricia Yaatenen were united in marriage in Milwaukee, WI and together they raised 4 children. He served his...
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