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 Hugh Gallagher
Dec 24, 2023
Dennis Hugh Anthony Gallagher passed away peacefully just before 6pm on Christmas Eve, 2023. He was holding the hands of his oldest granddaughter, Aly, and his son-in-law, Rick. Dennis went to celebrate Christmas in heaven with his beloved wife Betty, whom he had been missing very much over the last seven years.
Dennis was born on June 27, 1937,...
Eileen C. Olson
Dec 24, 2023
Eileen Olson, a cherished member of the Stoughton, WI community, departed this world on December 24th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life well-lived. Born and raised in Stoughton, she touched the lives of many with her warmth, compassion, and boundless enthusiasm.
Eileen's journey began at Stoughton High School, where she laid the foundation...
Lorraine Johnson
Dec 24, 2023
Stoughton, WI- It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the loss of Lorraine Johnson. Lorraine passed away at age 100 on December 24, 2023 at her home for the past ten years, Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living. She was born August 8, 1923, in Milwaukee and was the daughter of Josephine and Stanley Opalewski.
Lorraine married William Johnson on June 9,...
Jeremy R. Fox
Dec 23, 2023
MADISON, WI Jeremy Richard Fox died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 23rd, 2023. He was born in Madison on April 21st, 1932, the 3rd child of Ruth Johanna (Mueller) and Philip Gorder Fox.
Jeremy had an idyllic childhood, playing in Forest Hill Cemetery and along the railroad tracks, walking to Randall School, getting a...
Dr. Charles Shoham
Dec 23, 2023
Dr. Charles Shoham, Madison, passed away on 23 Dec 2023, while in the comforting care of Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, after a long illness. Charles was born 28 June 1952, New York City, to Joseph and Ethel (Levitas) Shoham. He attended high school in Latham, NY where he excelled in math and German language studies. He received his AB and MD...
Virginia Molly Bruner
Dec 23, 2023
Virginia (Gini) was born at the old UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1930, to the late Martin C. Johnson and her mother, Maude (Reigle) Johnson. Her father, Martin, was from Sweden. When her mother married Ernest Morschhauser, she became the eldest of the Morschhauser children.
Gini married Donald Morrison and they had two sons, Donald and James,...
Nancy S. Hughes
Dec 22, 2023
October 5, 1927 - December 22, 2023
MADISON- Nancy Schwenk Hughes, age 96, died December 22, 2023, at Agrace Hospice with her daughter at her side. Nancy’s family was her north star. She lived her life with style, creativity, humor, and love for family and friends.
Nancy was born on October 5, 1927, to Henry and Helen (Lindenschmit) Schwenk in St. Louis...
Gladys F. Jelenc
Dec 22, 2023
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
Suki (Susan) C. Keniston
Dec 22, 2023
Suki (Susan) C. Keniston died comfortably around 10pm on Friday December 22, 2023, with her husband and children at bedside.
A Madison native, Suki was fiercely independent – with quite the stubborn streak – and always, unfailingly loving and protective.
She loved her career as a nurse, particulary her work with children. She cherished spending time with her family,...
Patricia Ann Jordan
Dec 21, 2023
Patricia Ann Jordan, age 94, passed away December 21, 2023. She lived at home until recently when she moved and was cared for at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born May 29,1929, the daughter of John Robert and Helen Elizabeth (Dunn) McGilligan. She married Michael Carl Jordan December 26, 1953.
After raising her children, she worked at...
Joyce I. Auchtung
Dec 21, 2023
Marshall- Joyce I. Auchtung, age 89, went home to the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born in Madison on July 13, 1934, the daughter of Milo and Ruth King.
On September 20, 1953 Joyce married the love of her life, David Auchtung. Together they enjoyed raising their five children, traveling, antiquing, shopping,...
Alan Lee Lockwood
Dec 20, 2023
Alan Lee Lockwood, age 82, passed away on December 20, 2023. Alan, a retired UW professor, was born on December 7, 1941 in Ravena, New York. The beloved child of Charles and Clara Lockwood. Alan received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in music and education. He then went on to get both a Masters and a Doctorate at Harvard...
Rosemary Kirk Morledge Peters
Dec 20, 2023
Graveside services will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Forrest Hill Cemetery in Madison.
Our Mom, Lover of People, Caregiver Extraordinaire – departed this life for her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 20th at Oak Cottage Memory Care in Santa Barbara, California.
She was 93.
Rosemary was born into the Scottish-American Kirk clan in Findlay, Ohio. The youngest...
Anita Byrnes Rusy
Dec 20, 2023
Anita Byrnes Rusy died on Dec. 20, 2023, at Agrace hospice in Fitchburg. She was born Anita Loretta Byrnes on May 6, 1932 to Burchard and Helen Byrnes in Philadelphia. Anita attended Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Chestnut Hill, Pa. She graduated from Cecelia Academy of Mount Airy, Pa. and from Gwynedd Mercy Junior College, Gwynedd Valley, Pa. Anita...
Roland Manthe
Dec 20, 2023
DeForest- Roland “Rollie” Manthe, age 88, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in the Town of Leeds on August 2, 1935 the son of Walter and Irene Manthe.
Roland received a BS, MS and PhD in University Administration and Adult Education from the UW Madison. He was the student manager of the boxing team...
Diane L. Johnson
Dec 19, 2023
Monona - Diane L. Johnson of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer’s Dementia. Diane was born the daughter of Lawrence W. and May E. (Jones) Johnson in Berwyn, IL on March 21, 1936. She fondly loved Illinois, attending Berwyn Elementary, Morton High School in Cicero, and working downtown in Chicago. After graduation she...
Linda L. Williamson
Dec 19, 2023
Linda passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg, WI following a fall and short stay at Agrace. She was born May 24, 1947, to Charles H. and Alice I (Carroll) Williamson in Cincinnati, Ohio.
After receiving a degree in Speech Pathology, she traveled to San Antonio, TX and then to Madison, Wisconsin where she worked...
Ralph Douglas Dillon
Dec 18, 2023
Ralph Douglas Dillon, “Pappy”, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at the age of 83 in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was born in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Denver Dillon and Theresa (Taylor) Dillon. Ralph grew up in South Bend with his seven siblings in a large and loving family.
After completing high school, Ralph worked various jobs...
David C. Hewitt
Dec 18, 2023
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David C. Hewitt, age 77, passed away at home on December 18, 2023 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born on February 1, 1946 to George and Mary (Pape) Hewitt. He married Patricia (Schultz) Hewitt on October 7, 1996.
Dave served in the army and was stationed in Viet Nam for...
Mattie B. Vasser
Dec 17, 2023
Mattie B. Vasser went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Nazareth Health Home peacefully. She was born March 27, 1950 to Elenora Pearson and Joe Hayes, both from the State of Mississippi.
Mattie lived as a child in Mississippi, and later moved to Chicago where she remained as a teen until adult. Mattie then met and...
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