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.

Randall John Freidel
Jul 1, 2008
Freidel, Randall
Sun City, AZ-- Randall John Feidel, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sun City, Arizona in early July, 2008. He was born in Columbus on October 21, 1953, a son of Philip and Shirley (Koch) Freidel. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Jennifer (Andrew) Daughety; and two brothers, Steven Freidel and Jeffery (Peggy)...
William Springfield
Jun 30, 2008
William Lawrence ""Rip"" Springfield, husband, father, photographer, and friend, died June 30th in Madison, Wisconsin. Rip was a Texan. He was born, November 21, 1942, into a family of teachers and photographers in Huntsville. Rip attended the University of Arkansas, where he studied philosophy and was the President of the Methodist Student Organization, fostering First Amendment and Civil Rights. A...
Clifford Brynildson
Jun 29, 2008
Madison- Clifford Levern Brynildson died on Sunday evening, June 29, 2008 at St. Maryâ¢s Hospital of complications associated with Parkinson â¢s disease. Cliff was born on July 6, 1922 to Erick and Alma (Hendrickson) Brynildson at rural Taylor, Wisconsin, where the family farmed in Rain Coulee, an area rich with Norwegian folkways and ecological diversity. It was there, on the...
Jeanette Jewell
Jun 28, 2008
Jeanette B. Jewell, age 66, of Madison, WI suddenly passed away on the morning of June 28, 2008. She was born June 11, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. daughter of Frank and Esther Brown. She married Dr. Richard Jewell on April 15, 1962. She is survived and will be missed by her husband Richard; her children Todd and Lisa; her...
David Dougherty Gilboe
Jun 18, 2008
David Dougherty Gilboe, PhD, Cmdr. U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 78 died on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa of a cerebral hemorrhage. He began his life journey in the family home in Richland Center, WI. His proud parents were Margaret Lucille and Harvey Bernard Gilboe. His father, a Vocational Agriculture teacher, moved his family many times seeking...

Marjorie L. N. Thomas
Feb 12, 2008
Marjorie ( Norwood), born into Eternal Life February 12, 2009, age 81 years. Born March 22, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph Hayden Norwood and Ruth Cornish Norwood. Graduate of E.D. Libbey High School, Toledo, Ohio. Practiced Interior Decorating for the Radcliffe Company of Toledo, Ohio until she married John Richard Thomas on October 13, 1951. After a brief tour...

Geraldine H Georgi
Jan 16, 2008
STOUGHTON / SUN PRAIRIE- Â Â Â Â Geraldine H. Georgi, age 87, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. She was born January 25, 1920 in Milwaukee, WI a daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (Borowiak) Ennis. She was raised by her grandparents Pauline & Edward Hoffman after her mothers death at a young age....

Ted Thomas Burns
Aug 3, 2007
Ted T. Burns, age 47, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 in his home. He was born August 27, 1960, in Madison, the son of Benjamin F. and Virginia (Dalton) Burns. Ted was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and car racing. He loved spending time with his granddaughter. Ted was known as a very compassionate man. He was...
Earl Albert Veenendaal
Dec 2, 2006
Earl Albert Veenendaal was born March 13, 1917 in Milwaukee, WI. His parents were Carrie Grace (Kroes) and William Henry Veenendaal. One of four children, he lost a brother to the flu pandemic in 1916, and his other two siblings, Annis and Wilfred, preceded him in death in the 1990's. Earl graduated from North Division High School in Milwaukee in...
Hazel M. Cress
Apr 12, 1983
Madison/Sun Prairie, Hazel Mary Cress, age 56, of 48 Oak Creek Trail died on Tuesday, April 12, 1983 in a local hospital. She was born on August 16, 1926 in Champlain, New York where she graduated from Plattsburgh Business College. She was the former Hazel M. Martel and was married to W. Robert Cress on August 19, 1945 in Plattsburgh....

Gunnery Sergeant Richard W Fischer
Jan 8, 1968
Madison - Gunnery Sergeant, Richard W. Fischer, of the United States Marine Corps, was recently identified, after being listed missing in action in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Dick was born on June 15, 1947 to John N. and Eleanor J. (Thompson) Fischer in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York. In 1965, he graduated from East High School. Dick was...
Ann Marie Carroll
Jun 22, 1947
Ann Marie Carroll was born June 22, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Betty and John Carroll. Ann was the oldest of three children and grew up with her sister Jean, brother Mike and their father John. Ann’s mother Betty died when Ann was three and John raised the kids finding work in Cincinnati and New York and help from...
Gail Rae Johnson
Gail Rae Johnson (nee Ehret), of Madison, formerly of Brookfield, found true peace on Feb. 17, 2019, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Dennis. Loving Mother of Dean (Karen), Jeffrey (Norma) Johnson and Holly (Russell) Van Gilder. Proud Grandma of Kerry, Drew, Nicholas, Chloe, Ryan and Hayden. Gail was born and raised in Chicago, IL and graduated from...
John C. ""Butch"" Ziegler
Waunakee/Middleton: John C. ""Butch"" Ziegler, age 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Select Hospital. John loved playing baseball and was on the Ashton Home Talent team for many years as their catcher and many additional years being a devoted fan to them. Survivors include his children: Rachel (Mike) DuPont and Ryan (Jamie McFeely - Special Friend)....
David Joseph Carrig
David J. (Dave) Carrig passed away on December 26, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Dave was born April 10, 1942 in Baraboo, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (David) Carrig who preceded him in death. Dave was also preceded in death by his partner of 25 years, Diane Selvig. He graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1960....
Ronald Albert Rosenberg
Madison - Ronald Albert Rosenberg, age 68, died on Saturday, December 29th, 2018 in Madison, WI. The second child of Albert Lyle and Eleanor Tonetta (Berg) Rosenberg, Ronald was born in Eau Claire, WI on 17 July, 1950. He attended rural schools in Eau Claire county and graduated from Memorial High School, Eau Claire, WI and St. Olaf College, Northfield,...
Joyce J. Berdal
MADISON- Joyce J. Berdal passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born in Sextonville, WI to the late Bernard and Ethel (Francois) Wood. Joyce graduated from De Forest High School, class of 1951. She worked as a bookkeeper for Schoep's Ice Cream Co. and for Kayser Motors. On July 29, 1963, she was...
Gregg Dalton
Gregg Frederick Dalton passed away in his home on Friday, April 8th, 2022, from natural causes. He was 64 years old.
Gregg was born on May 9th, 1957, in Madison, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he obtained both a Bachelor of Science degree and Master's degree in Sociology. Gregg worked in Human Resources for...

Michael D. Hinrichs
MADISON - Michael D. Hinrichs, age 46, passed away on December 11, 2013 at UW - Hospital in Madison. He will be survived by his son, Michael W. Hinrichs.A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Cress Funeral Home, 5801 Hwy 51, McFarland, WI 53558. No services will be held following...
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