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.
Susan M. Martinez
Feb 8, 2025
Susan M. Martinez passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1942 in Madison to Bernard and Lucille (Fiscus) Hoven. She was a graduate of Madison Central. Susan dedicated many years as a civilian employee for the Air Force at Truax Field and later as an employee for the State of Wisconsin.
Susan was known...
Greg Wood
Feb 8, 2025
Gregory Robert Wood was born February 19th, 1955, and grew up in Evansville, Wisconsin, where he was known as “Woody”; to the rest of us, he was “Greg.” He passed away peacefully in his sleep from prostate cancer on February 8th, 2025, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lane Wood, his mother,...
Anja Helina Sell
Feb 8, 2025
Anja Helina (Sunkomaa) Sell passed away on February 8, 2025 at age 93 at Four Winds Manor in Verona, Wisconsin. Anja's parents were Toivo Sunkomaa and Elina (Nordstrom) Sunkomaa . She was was born on November 8, 1931 in Haukipudas, Finland. She grew up during World War II and remembered bombings of her home town and being sent to a...
Sandra "Beth" Bonebrake
Feb 8, 2025
Sandra Beth Bonebrake (“Beth”), wife, mother, grandmother, friend and nurse, age 83, passed away in the company of her family at her home on Lake Mendota in Middleton on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on September 14, 1941, in New London, Connecticut, the daughter of Ned and Bessie (Turner) Garretty. Her...
Richard Stark
Feb 8, 2025
Richard O. Stark, age 75, passed away on February 8, 2025, three short weeks after his wife passed and a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born January 30, 1950 in Sun Prairie to the late Clarence and Marcella (Keiner) Stark. Rich graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1969. He married the love of his life Cheryl...
Herbert H. Dins
Feb 7, 2025
Madison: Herbert Dins (formerly of Fond Du Lac) passed away at his home, Friday February 7, 2025 with his wife and dog by his side.
Before retiring from Mercury Marine, Herb owned the Rolling Meadows Amaco and Herb’s Auto Repair and Towing.
In accordance with Herb’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. As Herb was a veteran, following cremation, his ashes...
Virlorian Hoskin, "Virlo" aka "Bee"
Feb 6, 2025
Virlorian Hoskin, “Virlo” aka “Bee”
Born October 7, 1974
Passed away February 6, 2025
Survived by Joshua Quast
Lamar & Martine Hoskin, “Lamartine”
Family
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Jon Aaronson
Feb 6, 2025
Jon Aaronson, age 83, died on February 6, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI from complications following a grand mal seizure. Jon was born on December 10, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York to parents Irving and Freda Greenbaum Aaronson. Jon is survived by his wife Jane; son David Aaronson and his daughters Mia and Carmen; son Joe Aaronson (Roxy)...
Janet "Jan" Rice
Feb 6, 2025
Janet “Jan” Rice (nee Thomas), age 73, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Jan was born in 1951 to Glen and Marcelena Thomas and grew up on a dairy farm near Muscoda. She graduated from Riverdale High School, Muscoda, in 1970 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the...
David Jon Spengler
Feb 5, 2025
David Jon Spengler, age 90, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Feb. 05, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born June 9, 1934, in Winnebago County, WI., the son of Silas (Chum) and Margaret (MarMar) Spengler. After graduating from Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, WI, David attended UW Madison, during which time he enlisted in the...
Victoria Miller-Graves
Feb 4, 2025
Victoria L. Miller-Graves age 69 of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 4, 2025, with family at her side.
Vicki spent her entire life in Madison and graduated from West High School in 1973 when she began her 33 ½ year career at CUNA Mutual. She married Dan Graves in Madison in 1997, gaining a stepdaughter and grandchildren who...
Nina Loeffel
Feb 4, 2025
Buddhist teachings tell us that suffering, an innate characteristic of human existence, is also a path to enlightenment but to get there requires letting go of attachment. All who knew Nina in her long, slow physical decline from MS over decades witnessed this. As Nina’s physical health diminished over time, she only grew bigger, brighter, and more compassionate. This was...
James "Jim" McNeil Olson
Feb 4, 2025
Madison – James “Jim” McNeil Olson - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” McNeal Olson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on November 26, 1948, in Elgin, Illinois, Jim was raised in Fond du...
Gary H. Langley
Feb 3, 2025
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
Patricia B. Stanek
Feb 3, 2025
Patricia B. Stanek, age 77, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 17, 1947 to Floyd and Mabel Bloor (Sullivan) of Kendall, WI, growing into adulthood in the rural Mt. Tabor area. Patricia graduated from Hillsboro High School, where she met her future...
Dr. James H. Shipley
Feb 3, 2025
Dr. James H. “Jim” Shipley passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Dr. James H. Shipley passed away at home, on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 83.
Jim was born in Tomah on January 27, 1942, to the late Carl and Lorraine (Miller) Shipley. He married Mary Elizabeth Anderson, on June 26, 1965, at St. Lukes Lutheran Church in...
Brenda Lee Butler
Feb 2, 2025
Cress is assisting the family.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
Jennifer Mary Reuter
Feb 2, 2025
Madison- Jenny Mary Reuter was born on December 30, 1958 in Nekoosa, WI to Don and Alice Treleven. She was very active in band in high school and won many awards playing the clarinet in the Nekoosa High School band. Jenny graduated from high school as Valedictorian of her class. She went to the UW Madison and graduated with a...
Lynn Sue Bednarek
Feb 2, 2025
Lynn Sue (Stenrud) Bednarek, 76, of Cooksville, passed away on February 2, 2025, in Stoughton. Born in Madison on May 24, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Ingvald and Barbara (Slinde) Stenrud.
Lynn graduated from Madison LaFollette High School in 1966 and went on to study art at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After college, Lynn moved to Cooksville where...
William "Bill" H. Stoker
Feb 2, 2025
William “Bill” H. Stoker, age 81, longtime resident of Sun Prairie, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1943 in Madison, WI to Villemonte and Pauline (Bogumill) Stoker. Bill was a graduate of Madison East High School, and UW Madison graduate in electrical engineering. He retired from Oscar Mayer in 1999 after 30 years...
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