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.
Joseph Dresser
May 26, 2012
MADISON - Joseph Warren Dresser, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Joe was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin on October 25, 1936, and lived almost his entire life in Madison. Joe graduated from Madison East High School in 1954, and the University of Wisconsin - Platteville in 1961 with a degree...
Patricia Massey
May 26, 2012
Madison - Patricia Lee Massey (nee Rowe) passed away Saturday, May 26 at Agrace Hospice Center in the loving arms of her family and friends. The youngest of 13 siblings, Patricia was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. After graduating from high school in 1954, she went to work at Fort Riley army base where she met her...
Sharon Marcussen
May 26, 2012
Sun Prairie - Sharon A. Marcussen, age 68 passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Graveside services will be held at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH CEMETERY, 221 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:00 am with Father John Silva presiding. Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie 608-837-9054 www.cressfuneralservice.com
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Trudy Tangwell
May 26, 2012
Trudy Emilie Tangwall, 84, passed away on May 26, 2012 at Lillian G. Carter Nursing Center, Plains, GA from a stroke. She is survived by her sons; Thomas Luke Tangwall of Albany, GA and Peter James Tangwall of Madison, WI, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband; Algot August Tangwall Jr....
Lawrence Hacker
May 25, 2012
Lawrence G. (Larry) Hacker, age 82, faithful husband, father and grandfather, entered eternal life on Friday May 25, 2012. He passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Larry was born in Racine, WI on June 11, 1929, to the late George and Frances (Bayer) Hacker. In 1947 he graduated from the Boys' Trade and Technical...
Eva Becker
May 25, 2012
Eva Becker, age 92, formerly of Philadelphia, died Friday, May 25, 2012 surrounded by the love of her daughter Diane, and favorite son-in-law Marc at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Warsaw, Poland on May 1, 1920 the daughter of Reba Siano and Philip Singer. Eva was united in marriage to Max Becker on February 7,...
Norma Bothum
May 23, 2012
Bothum, Norma Stoughton- Norma V. Bothum, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born in Stoughton on February 19, 1921, a daughter of Christ and Gurena (Gullickson) Quam. In 1945, she was united in marriage to Raymond Bothum. Together, they farmed in the Stoughton and Edgerton areas. Norma...
Joseph Kuehn
May 22, 2012
Dane - Joseph Kuehn, age 73, died on Tues. May 22, 2012 at his home in Dane of an apparent heart attack. He was born on March 18, 1939 in Martinsville to Lawrence and Cecelia (Koch) Kuehn. Joe married Jane Wipperfurth on May 14, 1963 and they recently celebrated their 49th anniversary. He was employed for 16 years...
Ruth Robbins
May 21, 2012
MADISON - Ruth Nell Robbins age 88 passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. She was born in Vacaville, CA to Andreas and Katharina (Streiff) Nell and grew up in San Francisco, CA. She earned a BA in Chemistry at UC Berkeley and later completed her MS in Biochemistry at UW Madison. She married George Robbins in 1950...
Hildegard Prideaux
May 21, 2012
Hildegard H. Prideaux, age 92, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Oakwood Village West. She was born the daughter of Konrad and Klara (Viehweger) Heinrich June 27, 1919 in Chemnitz, Germany. Hildee became a citizen of the United States May 15, 1934. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin in...
Donald Schuetz
May 21, 2012
Marshall - Donald Keith Schuetz, age 66, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. He was born on September 15, 1945 in Madison, the son of Erwin and Ingaborg (Ustad) Schuetz. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Merilee Schuetz, three children; Jeanette Schuetz Weinstock, Steven Schuetz and Micah Schuetz, three grandchildren; Mercedes, Devon and Brayden and seven...
Donna Clark
May 20, 2012
Madison - Donna Marie Clark, age 78, died on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her home in Madison. She was born April 26, 1934 to Fred and Elsie (Norberg) Jestila in Waukegan, IL. Donna loved the Lord, reading the Scriptures, and working at Fazoli's. Donna is survived by her husband, James R. Clark; son, Mark (Nancy) Haswell; grandchildren,...
Jeanne Kinney
May 20, 2012
Jeanne Kinney returned home to God on Sunday, May 20, 2012. She was born in Washington D.C on April 30, 1943. Jeanne is sister to Jim, Ken and Suzi and daughter of Dottie and the late Richard Maurer. She grew up in Birmingham, MI, where she met the love of her life, Bob, in high school. That was...
Laurie Mlatawou
May 19, 2012
MADISON - Laurie Burnstein Mlatawou aka "DJ Laurie," mother, attorney, friend and seeker of justice, 46, died Saturday, 5/19/12, surrounded by her loving family. She fought colon cancer with her characteristic focused resolve. She started law school at age 40. In late 2010, Laurie achieved her professional dream by becoming an Associate at Cullen, Weston, Pines & Bach,...
Cheryl Ackerman
May 18, 2012
Madison-Cheryl K Ackerman, 75, died peacefully after an extended illness on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born April 14, 1937 in New York City, where she lived most of her life. She had a long career as an accountant, working as a comptroller at several businesses in New...
Lyle Larson
May 18, 2012
Cottage Grove- Lyle L. Larson, age 84 years, passed away on May 18, 2012 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born July 21, 1927 to Leslie and Emma (Brandt) Larson of McFarland. Lyle married Elsie Howery on October 9, 1948 in Cross Plains. Lyle was a businessman all his life. After serving two years in the U.S....
Carol Neuman
May 17, 2012
McFarland- Carol Ann Neuman, 57, of McFarland, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2012. She was born in Milwaukee, and was the youngest of four children. She attended Catholic Memorial High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied art. Carol spent her life serving others. She dedicated herself to helping those less fortunate than her and...
Nels Femrite
May 17, 2012
Fitchburg- Nels T. Femrite, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 17, 2012. He was born in Madison on November 28, 1926, the son of Nels and Thenora (Springen) Femrite. Nels attended West High School until he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944. He served his country bravely during WWII in the...
Janice Brunsell
May 16, 2012
Madison - Janice A. Brunsell, age 76, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born October 15, 1935 in Monroe, Wis., the daughter of Willard and Pearl (Showers) Marty. She graduated from New Glarus High School in 1953 and has faithfully attended class reunions over the years. Janice met Richard Brunsell in...
Thomas Karls
May 15, 2012
Thomas G. Karls, age 86, of Waunakee passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born on Nov. 13, 1925 in the Town of Dane to Joseph and Lena (Miller) Karls. He married Odelia Greiber on Sept. 12, 1950 at St. Martins Catholic Church in Martinsville. They had a strong...
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