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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.
Samuel Johnson
Jul 11, 2019
MADISON- Dr. Samuel B. Johnson died on July 11, 2019 in Madison. He was born on March 4, 1937 in Chicago to Walker Buchanan Johnson and Marjorie Chase Johnson, and spent his childhood in Madison with his parents, sister and brothers in a house on the shore of Lake Mendota. Sam attended Madison West High School, and received...
Sister Endres
Jul 11, 2019
FOND DU LAC/WAUNAKEE-Sister Marie (Emma) Endres, age 95, of St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away on July 11, 2019 at St. Agnes Hospital and Care Center in Fond du Lac. She was born on October 26, 1923 to Aloysius and Monica (Schwab) Endres on the family farm in Waunakee. Sister entered St. Agnes Convent on...
Robert Esser
Jul 10, 2019
MADISON--On the day of the Holy Innocents in 1948, Bob Esser was born to Marie (Flamme) and Andrew Esser of Cross Plains. He was the fourth of their seven children. His early life revolved around his family and the quiet small-town life of Cross Plains. The first major decision in Bob's life was to attend Holy Name Seminary....
Louise Olson
Jul 9, 2019
Madison - Louise (Marie) Godwin Olson, age 94, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. Louise was born on May 14, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Henry and Georgia Godwin. She was united in marriage on October 19, 1947 to Clarence C. Olson in Minneapolis. Louise graduated from Marshall High School in Minneapolis in 1943,...
William Vogelsang
Jul 9, 2019
Dr. William F. Vogelsang, Professor Emeritus of Engineering Physics at University of Wisconsin, quietly passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at age 90. Bill was born September 12, 1928 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ferd and Lula Vogelsang. He grew up building model airplanes, playing clarinet in the band, going to Colorado, and reading. His favorite childhood activities were...
Michael Giese
Jul 8, 2019
Giese, Michael Middleton: Michael H. Giese, age 81, battled multiple medical issues the past year and passed away July 8, 2019. He was born March 27, 1938 in Rhinelander, WI to Harold and Marie (Regenfuss) Giese. Mike graduated from Eagle River H. S. in 1956 where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended the Naval Academy...
Dale Nordeen
Jul 8, 2019
Dale A. "Buzz" Nordeen, age 91, of Madison, passed away on July 8, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born to the late Frank and Pearl (Day) Nordeen on December 23, 1927 in Madison. He graduated with a War diploma from West High School, where he quarterbacked their football team. He served from 1944-46 in the US Navy,...
Thomas Bennett
Jul 6, 2019
Thomas Coel Bennett, age 95, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born on October 28, 1923 to Earl W. and Agnes E. (Coel) Bennett in Green Bay, WI. He had five siblings. He served his country in Patton's Third Army in World War II, European Theatre. He received his Bachelor's &...
Laverne Dresen
Jul 5, 2019
Mazomanie - LaVerne N. Dresen, age 79, of Mazomanie, passed away on July 5, 2019 at the V.A. Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1939 in Cross Plains, the son of John and Amelia Dresen. He married Louise on June 4, 1963 in Dane, Wisc. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Loved fishing, hunting, and...
Richard Schwedrsky
Jul 5, 2019
McFarland- Richard Dean Schwedrsky, age 69, died on Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born in Mauston on July 26, 1949, the son of Stephen and Ione (Robinson) Schwedrsky. Richard grew up in Baraboo and WI Dells and graduated from Royall High School in Elroy in 1967. As a youth, he was involved in Cub Scouts and Boy...
Christina Strebe-Francis
Jul 4, 2019
Christina Strebe-Francis, Lover of Tearable Puns Christina Strebe-Francis, age 88, of Sun Prairie, Wisc., formerly of Oconto Falls and Green Bay, died of heart failure on July 4th, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisc. The oldest of five, Christina was born June 17, 1931 to the late Hans Christensen and Inez Reid in Oxford, Wisc. She obtained...
Lorraine Nolden
Jul 3, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE--Lorraine "Lorie" V. Nolden, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1935 in Decora, IA to Andrew and Clara (Skaim) Anderson. She went on to marry Roger E. Nolden on April 6, 1991 in Madison. Lorie was an 8th grade graduate of Freeport School in Decora, IA. Lorie worked...
Harold Bachim
Jul 2, 2019
A full obituary will appear soon. Cress Funeral Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-9054
Jan Bartelt
Jul 1, 2019
BELLEVILLE/MADISON-Jan D. Bartelt, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Mayville, WI to Edward "Adel" and Edith (Grabow) Bartelt. He was a veteran and served in the United States Army in Korea. He was a graduate of UW-La Crosse and was state doubles champion in tennis during...
David Elder
Jul 1, 2019
David D. Elder, age 85, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1934 in Marshalltown, IA to Dean and Harriet (Dillon) Elder. He was united in marriage to Sharon Neudorff. David was a graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. He went on to have a successful career in marketing and...
Marilyn Stevenson
Jul 1, 2019
Madison - Marilyn Kaye Stevenson (Rathbun), age 76, of Madison WI passed away on 7/1/2019 at Agrace Hospice Center. She was born on 10/28/1942 in Madison WI, the daughter of Valborg and William Rathbun. She was a proud graduate of Madison East High School. She attended LaCrosse University where she received her teaching degree in Physical Education. She...
Ryan Ganahl
Jul 1, 2019
Sun Prairie - Ryan Ganahl, age 40, passed away in his sleep on Monday July 1, 2019. He was welcomed into heaven by his mother Laurie Geist both grandfathers Bob Ganahl and Jack Geist, and paternal grandmother Naydene Ganahl. Ryan is survived by his father John Ganahl and step-mother Rae Kaiser; brother Matt; sister-in-law Jen; and nephews Jackson...
David Henne
Jun 30, 2019
David Henne, age 76 On June 30th, 2019, a man who was loved and respected by friends and family left us for another place. Dave suffered a seizure due to complication from a stroke resulting in brain surgery in 2014. Since that time, he was lovingly cared for at home. Dave was well educated, receiving a "Masters of...
Rhea Wethal
Jun 30, 2019
Stoughton - Rhea A. Wethal, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 30. 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born July 24, 1928 in Edgerton to the late Roy and Gertrude (Vaughn) Pearson. She married Orlin R. Wethal on June 24, 1948 in Edgerton. Together they started a family of 7 children, and she lived...
Tom Bartelt
Jun 30, 2019
Tom W. Bartelt, age 83 of Madison, WI, died peacefully at Capitol Lakes Health Center in Madison on June 30, 2019. Tom was born September 7, 1935, the son of Fred L. "Fritz" and Ruth (Hafemann) Bartelt. He grew up in Green Bay, WI and graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1953. He enrolled at Beloit...
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