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.
Andrew Emil Ninedorf
Nov 18, 2023
Andy E. Ninedorf age 85, passed away from due to advanced Alzheimer ‘s disease and vascular dementia on November 18th, 2023 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.
Andy was born on June 15th, 1938 to Edward and Viola Ninedorf of Madison. He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and served in the United States...
Kathleen B. Montgomery
Nov 18, 2023
Kathleen Brock Montgomery passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Robert J. and Ola Napier Brock. She grew up with her parents in Columbia, South Carolina, where friends and relatives survive. Kathleen married Richard Montgomery in Columbia in 1945. She loved the early years of...
Alice Jane Hibbard
Nov 17, 2023
Alice Jane Hibbard (Snyder) passed away on November 17, 2023. She was born in Chicago on September 23, 1948.
Alice Jane was a medical doctor specializing in transfusion medicine who served for many years as Medical Director at the Madison office of the American Red Cross. She also worked at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.
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Richard Dee Hoerz
Nov 16, 2023
Richard Dee “Ric” Hoerz passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. Ric was born on January 1, 1949 to the late Richard and Melva (Finger) Hoerz.
Ric wore many hats in his life, leaving quite a legacy. Born and raised in Sheboygan, he had a great love for Lake Michigan. In high school, he...
Katherine E. Blanchard
Nov 16, 2023
Per Katherine's wishes, no services will be held.
Cress Funeral Service Sun Prairie
608-837-9054
Michael David Starker
Nov 15, 2023
Michael D. Starker, age 47, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Beaver Dam Health Care Center.
Mike was born on September 16, 1976 to James and Cheralyn (Pollock) Starker. Mike was raised in Sun Prairie and was Class of 1995.
Mike enjoyed casinos, bowling, car shows, the band Cherry Pie, and playing...
Charles A. Roberts
Nov 15, 2023
Charles A. “Charlie” Roberts, age 84, of Waunakee WI – volunteer fire fighter, glass technologist, maintenance man, and frequent flyer at the Waunakee Valley Senior Living card and bingo games -passed away on November 15, 2023.
Born August 31, 1939, to Cecil and Anna Roberts in Elmira, NY, he grew up one block from a AAA baseball stadium, enjoying ball...
Lory Wenger
Nov 15, 2023
MADISON—It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lory Wenger (Keller), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the age of 95, in her home in Madison, WI, surrounded by her family.
Lory was born on June 29, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa and lived in the Monroe/Monticello area...
Valerie Anne Martin
Nov 13, 2023
VERONA-Valerie Anne Martin, 65, of Verona, passed away on Monday, November 13, surrounded by family at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Born on April 6, 1958, in Madison, she was the daughter of David N. and Patricia A. (Whalen) Johnson. Valerie graduated from James Madison Memorial High School, where she joined DECA. It was the "B-winger's" first investment in her...
Rose Mary Belk
Nov 13, 2023
Rose Mary Belk, age 76, passed away on November 13, 2023 at the U.W. Hospital in Madison. She was born on October 7, 1947. Survived by her loving husband Alvin Belk, and children; Tina (Mitch) Johnson, Joshua Diehm IV, Amy Heerey and Heather Belk. Twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was very loved and will be missed terribly.
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LaVerne J. Statz
Nov 13, 2023
WAUNAKEE – LaVerne J. Statz, age 92, of Waunakee passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. LaVerne was surrounded by his loving family as he lost his battle with dementia. He was born on August 3, 1931 in Madison, the only child of Anthony and Mary Statz. LaVerne's father passed away at a young age while LaVerne was in high school....
Edith "Re" M. Dahl
Nov 13, 2023
Cottage Grove – Edith Marie “Re” Dahl passed away on Monday November 13, 2023. Re was born June 10, 1936, in Iron Mountain, Michigan to the late Wanton and Geraldine (Cole) Rideout. She was very close to her brother Eugene “Tim” Rideout. After settling in Stoughton, Re attended Stoughton High School, where she met her future husband, Delbert Dahl. ...
Kathleen A. Wood
Nov 12, 2023
Madison - Kathleen “Kathy” Wood, age 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
She was born in Kirkwood, MO on July 10, 1942, to James Parkes “Pat” and Rosemary (nee Duenwald) Downing.
Kathy spent some of her younger years in Flint, MI, but was mostly raised in Watertown, WI, graduating from Watertown High...
Barbara C. Foskett
Nov 12, 2023
Barbara C. Foskett, age 70, of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born on June 1, 1953 in Berlin, WI to Robert and Audrie (Klawitter) Weiler. She married Russell Foskett on October 21, 1972 at St. James Catholic Church in Neshkoro, WI.
Barb loved camping, fishing, hiking, and really anything having...
Margaret M. Monahan
Nov 12, 2023
Margaret (Marjo) Mary Monahan, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12th, 2023. Marjo was born July 1, 1945, in Beloit, WI to John W. Amend and Margaret (Osbourne) Amend. Marjo graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in Beloit, WI and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating as a registered dietician. Soon after, she married Thomas Monahan with...
Judith Ann (Young) Story
Nov 12, 2023
Judith Ann (Young) Story passed into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Judy was born in Clinton, Iowa on April 21, 1941 to Ted R. and Eunice (Henricksen) Young. In her Junior year of High School, she met and eventually fell in love with a Junior College student, and she and Robert N....
David Lewis Lazenby
Nov 12, 2023
Stoughton- David Lewis Lazenby, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born in Annona, Texas on September 20, 1933, the son of Robert E. and Lona M. Lazenby.
On August 29, 1953 David married Dona Ellei. Together they raised five children, and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. David enlisted in...
Lisa A. Kanoff
Nov 12, 2023
Lisa A. Kanoff, a beloved member of the Sun Prairie community, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at her home in Sun Prairie. Born on April 8, 1966, in New Haven, Connecticut, Lisa lived a remarkable life filled with joy, love, and dedication to her family and community.Lisa's unwavering commitment to providing a nurturing environment led her to run...
Gwendolyn Adele Ray JeSchonek
Nov 11, 2023
Gwendolyn Adele Ray JeSchonek is now celebrating with her father, John Kirk Ray, in heaven, having left this world for the next adventure on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Finding beauty in art, music, design, quilting, organization, and her surroundings was integral to her being, so she has probably already requested piano and cello lessons, a part...
Susan "DJ Susie" Huelsman
Nov 11, 2023
Susan Margaret Huelsman (“DJ Susie”), age 59 of Waunakee, passed away after her courageous battle with breast cancer on November 11, 2023, at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.
Born on January 29, 1964, to Ramon and Dolores Gaeding in Chicago, Susie graduated from St. Gregory High School in 1982 and moved to the Madison area in 1990. Susie eventually...
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