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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.
Richard A. Bohling
Jul 17, 2024
Sun Prairie- Richard “Dick” Bohling, 86, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully following a short illness on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born in a small hospital on June 12, 1938 in Poynette, WI, son of Cecil and Geneva (Serstad) Bohling. He took joy showing his family the hospital, still standing today, which...
Theodore Ira Smolker
Jul 17, 2024
Theodore (Ted, Teddy, Papa Teddy) Smolker passed away on 17 July 2024. He was 86 years old and surrounded by his family at his home in Middleton.
Ted completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Boston University, his Master’s degree at New York University, and he earned his Juris Doctorate at St. John’s University.
Ted’s pride and absolute joy were his family....
Karen A. Dosch
Jul 17, 2024
Stoughton/McFarland- Karen A. Dosch, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Heritage Center in Skaalen Nursing Home. She was born on May 8, 1945, the daughter of Fredrick and Myrtle Hanson.
Karen graduated from Madison West High School class of 1963 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from UW-Madison. While at UW she enjoyed campus...
Judianne Melter
Jul 16, 2024
Judianne Melter, age 81 of Middleton, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born July 11, 1943 in Milwaukee the daughter of June and Henry Laine. Judy married Craig H. Melter June 2, 1995 in Madison.
Judy was raised in Milwaukee, and later moved to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received...
Larry W Hauger
Jul 16, 2024
Larry William Hauger, age 87 of Stoughton, Wisconsin left this world for Paradise on July 16th, 2024. Larry showed us all what it was like to be young at heart until the very end. He passed away doing two things he loved dearly – riding his Harley and being of service to a fellow Veteran.
Larry was born on January 29th,...
Charles "Charlie" Michael Dirienzo
Jul 16, 2024
Charles Michael DiRienzo (December 30, 1933 – July 16, 2024)
Charles (Charlie) DiRienzo, age 90, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2024, surrounded by his family, after years of battling a lung disease.
Charlie was born in Madison, WI, to Vincent and Elizabeth DiRienzo along with his identical twin brother, Clair. They grew up on Monroe Street with...
Gloria Mae Henkel
Jul 16, 2024
Gloria Mae (Magrecke) Henkel, age 92, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1931 in Bayview, WI. Gloria attended West Milwaukee High School where she met and then married her husband, Ken, on November 21, 1953. She and Ken were blessed with two sons, Jeff and Greg.
Gloria was a resident...
Michael Dean Norland
Jul 15, 2024
Madison – Michael Dean Norland, age 74, passed away at home on Monday July 15, 2024. He was born Aug 13, 1949, in Warren, Illinois to the late Marvin and Evelyn (Hauge) Norland. He married Virginia Lea Cork on October 1, 1977. Michael worked for many years as a groundskeeper at the UW Hospital. He enjoyed tractors, especially John Deere.
Michael...
Jeanette Ruth Schlinsog
Jul 14, 2024
Jeanette (Nette) Ruth Schlinsog (92) died on July 14, 2024 at Sebring Assisted Care, with her family at her side. She was born on January 1, 1932 to Arno and Verna Guk.
She grew up on the family farm, where she loved to drive the tractor. After graduating from Granton High School in Granton WI, she was joined in marriage to...
Laura Katherine Werner
Jul 14, 2024
To view the livestream of the funeral mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church please click on this link:
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Loved for her kindness and sharp wit, Laura’s ability to light up a room will be deeply missed but joyfully remembered. Laura Katherine Werner was born August 3, 1993, and died unexpectedly on July 14, 2024, at the age of 30 due...
Linda D. Meyer
Jul 14, 2024
Private services will be held.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 East Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
608-249-6666
Wayne Frederick Wichelt
Jul 14, 2024
Wayne Frederick Wichelt, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024 at Waunakee Valley Senior Living. Wayne was born on March 27, 1933 in Beloit, WI to Wesley and Clara (Lubbert) Wichelt. He was raised by his mom after Wesley died when Wayne was 5. He had a close relationship with his uncle Orville Lubbert, who took Wayne to...
Ruth C. Wilbraham
Jul 14, 2024
Ruth C. Wilbraham (Swenson) age 89 of Madison, WI passed away on July 14th, 2024 at Agrace in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Monroe, WI on December 29th, 1934 and was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Esther Swenson and her husband James O. Wilbraham. She is survived by her daughters Rebecca Schmidt (Charles), Jennifer Jaqua (James),...
Sandy Helman
Jul 14, 2024
Sandy Isadore Helman Ph.D., otherwise known as “Curious Sandy” to his children because he always tried to understand how the world around him worked, passed away on July 14, 2024 at home with his family. Sandy was a very unique individual and will be missed deeply by his family and friends.
Sandy was born May 30, 1939 and raised in the...
Murray L. Katcher, MD PhD
Jul 13, 2024
Murray L. Katcher, husband, father, physician, pediatrician, public health advocate, and friend of many, died on July 13, 2024, following complications from a fall. He was 79.
Murray grew up in Toledo, Ohio. In 7th grade, he met his future wife, Susan, and asked her to go to a Boy Scout Halloween dance with him, which she did. Murray’s mother drove...
W. David Olson
Jul 13, 2024
Stoughton - W. David Olson passed away on July 13, 2024, at Skaalen Home in Stoughton, WI. He was born to William D Olson and Marion Soli on August 27, 1945 in Whitefish Bay WI. when his father was stationed with the Army in Milwaukee during WWII. The family moved to the Cooksville area from Little York, IL when the...
Joyce Riedner
Jul 12, 2024
Joyce Riedner died on Friday July 12, 2024 in Madison. The former Joyce Lee Endres was born on July 2, 1944 in Madison to Adolph and Dorothy (Uselman) Endres. Joyce married Richard “Dick” Riedner on Jan. 26, 1963 in Martinsville and the lived all their married life in Waunakee. Joyce loved watching her son, grandson, and great-grandson compete in Stock...
Heather Christine Sarabia
Jul 12, 2024
Heather Christine Sarabia, age 36, passed away on July 12, 2024 at home. She was born on March 1, 1988 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Richard J. Sarabia and Carol J. Sarabia.
Heather Graduated from West High School. She was an artist and poet at Artworking. Founder and owner of Papertreat. Heather was also a published poet.
To quote Heather, “...
Janet C. (Annen) Grosse
Jul 11, 2024
VERONA – Janet C. (Annen) Grosse, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. Janet was born in the town of Berry at the Annen farm homestead on September 14, 1931, to Peter and Mildred (Seefeldt) Annen. Janet was raised on six different farms in the Cross Plains and Madison area, finally...
Mrs. Sonaben Tribhovanbhai Patel
Jul 11, 2024
Mrs. Sonaben Tribhovanbhai Patel passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at age 90.
Prayers will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, WI.
We welcome you to share your memories here on Sonaben’s Tribute Wall.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Cress Center
6021 University Ave. Madison
(608) 238-8406
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