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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.
Antowan Hallmon Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
Madison - Antowan "AJ" Jermaine Hallmon Jr., age 28, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born on March 31, 1991 in Madison, the son of Antowan J. Hallmon Sr. and Leushunder Turner. In 2009, AJ graduated from Madison La Follette High School and worked at Madison Kipp Corporation. He loved football,...
John Benjamin
Nov 3, 2019
MADISON- John Allen Benjamin, age 81, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on November 3, 2019 at University Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on July 12, 1938, in Glencoe, Illinois, the son of Reuben Allen Benjamin and Meta Mayer Benjamin. He married Elizabeth Bolstad on December 21, 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and they had two sons, Robert...
Jean Fogerty
Nov 3, 2019
Jean Theresa Fogerty (Murphy), age 94, of Madison, WI, formerly of Herrin, IL, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2019, surrounded by her husband Joseph and loving family. She was born in Boston, MA, on October 22, 1925, to Daniel J. Murphy and Clara S. Murphy (Whalen). Her parents and brother (Richard) preceded her in death. Jean and...
James Olson
Nov 2, 2019
Olson, James (Jim) "Ole" F. Olson MADISON-Jim "Ole" Olson, age 77, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, 2 Nov 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Middleton, WI with his wife at his side. Jim was born on 24 August 1942 in Hartford, CT., the oldest son of Stanley F. and Julia Belle (Koster) Olson. Shortly after Jim's birth...
Dianne Burke
Nov 2, 2019
Sun Prairie Dianne Katherine Burke, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 2, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1942, in Washington D.C., the daughter to John and Virginia (Neary) Morton. She was united in marriage to Dennis P. Burke on October 15, 2005, in Oregon. Dianne was a...
Merwin Smith
Nov 1, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE--Merwin Dale Smith, age 88, went to his eternal home on November 1, 2019. He was born on May 16, 1931, in Packwaukee, Wis., to Osman and Grace Smith. On July 17, 1954, he married his bride of 62 years, Marian Colburn, at the Briggsville United Methodist Church. He graduated from Endeavor High School in 1949. He...
Jewell Sammis
Nov 1, 2019
Katherine "Jewell" Sammis August 3, 1925 - All Saints Day 2019 Madison / Greenville, SC: Jewell Sammis, age 94, passed away on All Saints Day, November 1, 2019. Jesus came and swept Jewell up in His loving arms and said "let's go home my child. It's time for a new adventure! I will restore you to your fantastic,...
Bettie Martin
Nov 1, 2019
Stoughton- Bettie J. Martin, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born in Stoughton on September 15, 1957. In 1963 at the age of six, Bettie attended Kiddie Camp school in Madison. She was chosen to be "Little Miss Madison Area Girl" representing Madison Area retarded children. During this campaign...
Kathleen Poole
Oct 31, 2019
MADISON- Kathleen M. Poole, 84, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Waunakee Manor. She was born to Arthur and Elizabeth Longfield on January 21, 1935 in Madison. Kathy married Eugene M. Poole in 1953. Kathy Poole was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kathy was a life-long learner who attended Madison Area Technical...
Mary Gerloff
Oct 31, 2019
Madison - Although Mary Ellen Varney Gerloff wasn't officially a Madison native--having been born in Brookings, South Dakota--she may as well have been. Mary Ellen spent 90 of her 93 years in her beloved hometown. She was born on Valentine's Day 1926 and died on Halloween 2019 at UW Hospital, following a brief illness. Mary Ellen, who grew...
Philip Olson
Oct 31, 2019
Madison: Philip John Olson, age 66, passed away at home on October 31st, 2019 after a long fought battle with health complications. Phil was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on November 4th, 1952 to Joseph and Alice (Doyle) Olson. Nothing was more important to Phil than his loved ones, friends, and animals. He was the definition of a family...
Davilee Marble
Oct 30, 2019
Services are currently pending. Cress Funeral Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054
Anita Lebakken
Oct 30, 2019
Stoughton - Anita Lebakken was concerned for everyone and every living thing. She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 21, 1937 to June Marie (Ritter, Simonson) Isakson and Alf Gustave Isakson. She passed away on October 30, 2019 at age 82 at the Milestone Memory Care facility in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Anita grew up with her brother...
Gary Dahmen
Oct 30, 2019
Gary R. "Garbe" Dahmen, passed away at his home on October 30, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on October 24, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin to Gilbert and Mary Ann Dahmen. Garbe and Jerilyn Meyer Dahmen were married on January 15, 1981 at St. John's Catholic Church, officiated by Father Monte Robinson. Garbe grew up...
Elaine Block
Oct 30, 2019
Elaine M. Block, 80, of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed away on October 30, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living in Monona, WI after living with Parkinson's Disease for 25 years. She was born October 23rd, 1939 in Tomahawk, WI to Vernon and Susie Roenfanz and married Clifford Dale Block on April 30, 1964. Elaine started her career at Kenosha Memorial...
Anthony Rife
Oct 30, 2019
Fitchburg - Anthony L. "Tony" Rife, age 61 passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 1, 1958 in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Neal and Dede (La Chance) Rife. For over twenty-five years, Tony worked for Fiduciary Real Estate Dev. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video...
Beth Suddeth
Oct 30, 2019
Stoughton- Beth Lene Suddeth, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home. She was born in Madison on May 26, 1957, the daughter of Marvin and Eunice Anderson. Beth graduated from Monona Grove H.S. in 1975. She enjoyed interior decorating, cleaning and organizing, shopping, traveling, and outings to Ho Chunk with her friends. Beth...
Rodolfo Ramos
Oct 28, 2019
MADISON- Rodolfo "Rudy" O. Ramos, 82, of Madison, passed away on Oct. 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Antonio, TX, the son of Augapito and Nieves (Olveda) Ramos. He married Manuela Celestino on Dec. 8, 1977, and they were together for 51 years, raising seven children. Rodolfo was an...
Richard Rust
Oct 28, 2019
Rust, Richard "Dick" Middleton: Dick has answered a call to be a soccer coach in heaven. Richard "Dick" C. Rust, age 80, passed away Oct. 28, 2019. He was born June 30, 1939 in Richland Center the son of Pearl and Oscar Rust. After graduating from Madison East High School in 1957 Dick joined the U.S. Marine Corps....
Leo Kalscheur
Oct 28, 2019
McFarland - Leo Peter Kalscheur 1/25/1942 to 10/28/1919. It is with great sadness we announce Leo's passing. Leo was born in Waunakee, WI and was one of ten children born to Anton H Kalscheur and Theresa M Kalscheur (Ripp). Leo lived most of his life in McFarland on Lake Waubesa with his beloved wife Dinah L. Kalscheur and...
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