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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.
Lorraine Orchard
Feb 7, 2019
Lorraine H. Orchard died February 7, 2019, at the age of 101. She was born March 12, 1917, to Robert Thorold and Ella (Wahlund) Hubbard. Lorraine was a lifetime resident of Madison, Wisconsin. She had a wonderful life, maintaining grace, dignity, and humor until the very end. Lorraine graduated from Madison West High School at the age of...
Richard Panke
Feb 7, 2019
Richard "Dick" A. Panke, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019. Dick loved life and enjoyed yard work and sports and was very proud of his military service. He was a long-time employee of UW system and retired as a mechanical engineer. Dick is survived by his wife of 57 years Diane; daughters Cindy DeGonda and...
Frederick Cotter
Feb 6, 2019
Frederick Paul Cotter was born to Lynne Margalit and Stuart Patrick Cotter. He was interred at Natural Path Sanctuary in Verona, Wisconsin. Freddie experienced adventure and travel in his brief time. He was and will be loved, forever.
Nancy Hinkel
Feb 6, 2019
Stoughton Nancy Roberta (Goley) Hinkel, child of God, departed with peace and grace from this world on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Nancy was born on June 29, 1936, the second of six children born to Robert and Fausta (Gangloff) Goley in Harvey, Illinois. As a young adult, she lived in Harvey while obtaining her nursing diploma from the...
Richard Wilkinson
Feb 6, 2019
Middleton - Richard (Dick) L. Wilkinson, 77, of Middleton passed away February 6, 2019, at his home. Dick was born on January 21, 1942, in Madison, Wi, son of Leland and Virginia Wilkinson. Dick attended West High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served for 13 years as an electrician during the Vietnam War. He returned to...
Goldene Holmes
Feb 5, 2019
Madison/Eau Claire - Goldene C. (Rusten) Holmes, age 89, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5th, at All Saints Assisted Living. Goldene was born on March 23, 1929 in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Jennings and Lucille (Vurdt) Rusten. Goldene graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1941. She worked in the banking...
Marlaine Cruz
Feb 5, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Marlaine Therese Cruz, RN, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2019. Marlaine was an amazing mother, awesome and proud grandmother, caring nurse, and tireless Chicago Bear's fan who always had her door open for family and friends. She was a caregiver who took care of anyone in need regardless of...
Stephen Millar
Feb 2, 2019
Stephen "Steve" Kelly Millar of Madison, WI, age 70, passed away on February 2, 2019, in the company of loved ones. He was born November 30, 1948, in Menomonie, WI to Duncan and Margaret Millar (Husby). He married Katherine Millar (Cammack) on September 16, 1978. Steve grew up in Milwaukee, WI, and moved to Madison where he attended...
Donna Hansen
Feb 2, 2019
With God's grace, Donna Lou Hansen passed away at Oak Park Place in Madison on February 2, 2019, eleven days shy of her 83rd birthday. She was born Donna Lou Schmidt in Beaver Dam on February 13, 1936, the daughter of Rosa (Blum) and Elmer Schmidt of Fox Lake, Wisconsin. Her earliest years were spent growing up on...
Cynthia Gaston
Feb 2, 2019
Cynthia Gaston, age 61, passed away on February 2nd 2019 at home in Madison. She was born on June 21st 1957 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Carson and Eileen Lau. She married Dave Gaston on July 20th 1985 at Calvary Lutheran Church in downtown Madison, WI. Cindy received her B.S. in Pharmacy in 1980, and worked for...
Louis Cruz
Feb 1, 2019
OBITUARY for LOUIS ISRAEL CRUZ With his daughters by his side, Louis "Louie" or "Lou" Israel Cruz, age 67, born on June 6, 1951, to Rogelio and Carmen Cruz in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at his brother's home in Stoughton, Wisconsin, following a year and a half battle with Cancer. After...
Judith Opie
Feb 1, 2019
Deerfield / McFarland - Judith "Judy" Opie, 80, passed away suddenly on Friday Feb 1, 2019 at UW Hospital and Clinic. She was born on April 16, 1938, the daughter of Sherman and Doris Parkinson. Judy grew up on the family farm near Durenda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, where she formed her bond with nature, the love...
Kathleen Draxler
Jan 31, 2019
We lost our beacon of light to the stars after a courageous 17 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Our unconditionally loving wife, mother, relative and friend, Kathleen A. (Madsen) Draxler, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at age 60. Kathy was born in Racine on April 28, 1958 to the late John and Ruth (Johnson) Madsen. She...
James Reavy
Jan 31, 2019
MADISON - James L. Reavy of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on January 31, 2019, at the age of 95. Born in LaSalle, IL, he was an officer in the Navy in World War II, serving in the Pacific. After graduating from the University of Illinois, he spent his career managing movie theatres in Springfield, IL. He retired to...
Paul Lagan
Jan 31, 2019
Middleton - Paul Wayne Lagan, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1935 in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph E. and Rhoda H. Lagan. He married Irene (Adams) with whom he had 3 children with. In 1992 he married Sue (Walsh). Paul worked in...
Julie Turnbull
Jan 31, 2019
CROSS PLAINS - Julie Anne Turnbull (nee Anderson) passed away unexpectedly on 1/31/19 at the age of 58 at UW Hospital in Madison following a long illness. She was born on 7/29/60 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in Cashton, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Cashton High School, Julie moved to the Madison area when she was awarded a...
Eugene Mabis
Jan 28, 2019
Madison - Eugene W. "Gene" Mabis, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 14, 1930 in Madison, WI, the son of Adolph and Olive (Slark) Mabis. In 1950, Gene proudly served in the United States Airforce in the Korean War for four years. He...
Glenn Sather
Jan 28, 2019
MADISON - Glenn Arthur Sather, 91, passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at Oakwood University Woods-Covenant Oaks. He was born January 18, 1928, to Arthur and Gladys (Wigen) Sather on the family farm near Franklin, Minnesota. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse and later graduated from Franklin High School in 1945. After spending one year...
Jonathon Ruoho
Jan 28, 2019
MADISON- Jonathon "Jon" Scott Anderson Ruoho, 46 years old, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away quietly with his family at his side on Monday, January 28th, 2019 at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. He was born on April 2, 1972 at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, son of Denise and Arnold Ruoho. Jon was diagnosed with cerebral...
Shawn Lerette
Jan 27, 2019
Vincent "Shawn" LeRette, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born in Ottawa, Illinois on December 23, 1957, son of Dale and Jacque (Schmitt) LeRette. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1980. He then worked for global marketing research firm ACNielsen for 26 years, moving to Madison in...
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