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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.

Jane Wood

Jane Wood

Dec 10, 2018

Jane Morris Wood, age 97, died at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, WI on December 10th. Jane was born on June 8, 1921, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of William and Bertha Morris. In 1928, the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin where Jane attended Randall Elementary School and graduated from West High in 1939. She graduated...

Charles Small Jr.

Charles Small Jr.

Dec 9, 2018

Charles Bernard Small, Jr., known to friends and family as "Chuck," passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Charles leaves his wife of 49 years, Sarah D. Small; their six children: Charles Small III, David (Candice), Wayne, Sharon, Michael (Jessica) and Ryan; and their four grandchildren. He was born on July 27,...

Dorothy Logan

Dorothy Logan

Dec 9, 2018

Madison - Dorothy I. Logan, age 102, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2018. Dorothy was born in Lodi, WI on May 10, 1916 to Bessie and Ed Ireland. She graduated from Lodi High school and went on to attend the Madison Business College. She later began working for the federal government in Milwaukee where she...

Ann Manley

Ann Manley

Dec 8, 2018

Sun Prairie/Portage/Venice, Florida Ann "Annie" B. Manley age 79, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday December 8, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Florida. The first-born daughter of Walter and Charlotte (Smith) Barker, Ann was born May 8, 1939 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Soon after, the family moved to Baraboo, WI when her...

Mary Fulwiler

Mary Fulwiler

Dec 8, 2018

Mary Louise Fulwiler passed away December 8, 2018 at age 91. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at The Haven, 8501 Old Sauk Rd, Middleton. There will be a video showing from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Please share your memories. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison...

Richard Chronquist

Richard Chronquist

Dec 7, 2018

Marshfield/Fitchburg - Richard Rothnem Chronquist, age 70, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 7th, 2018. Rich had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for nearly four years. He was a brave and stubborn fighter to the end. At the time of his death, he was in Fitchburg with his wife and dog. Rich is survived by...

David Maclaren

David Maclaren

Dec 6, 2018

No service is being planned at this time. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 5801 Hwy 51 McFarland 608-838-0655

Judith Schwartz

Judith Schwartz

Dec 6, 2018

DARLINGTON - Judy Schwartz, age 83, of Darlington, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 after a short stay at The Atrium Care Center in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. She was born on July 6, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Deone Rabe. She grew up in Middleton and belonged to Middleton United Church of...

John Parish

John Parish

Dec 6, 2018

Sun Prairie - John Frank "Mac" Parish, age 64, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of George and Helen (Riising) Parish. Mac attend Madison East High School and went on to become ASC certified and received a degree as a diesel...

Geraldine Chatman

Geraldine Chatman

Dec 5, 2018

McFarland, WI./ Peoria, IL. - Geraldine R. "Jean" Chatman, age 102, of McFarland, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018 at McFarland Villa Assisted Living. She was born on October 25, 1916 in Peoria, IL. to Richard and Hazel (Jeffords) Henning and married Harold E. Chatman in Peoria on June 5, 1936. He preceded her in death on...

Eleanor Chipman

Eleanor Chipman

Dec 4, 2018

Madison - Eleanor Irene Chipman, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, with family by her side, at Oakwood Village West in Madison. She was born Aug. 8, 1924, the daughter of Henry and Caroline (Carlson) Johnson of Rockford, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Gerald Chipman of Dodgeville,...

Richard Martin Jr.

Richard Martin Jr.

Dec 4, 2018

Madison - Richard Alvin Martin Jr., age 50, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2018, after a courageous battle with a congenital heart condition. He was born on July 9, 1968, in Oshkosh, WI. to Richard (deceased) and Kay Lynn (Matthews) Martin. Richard graduated from West High School in Madison in 1986. He attended 3 ½...

Lois Hohlstein

Lois Hohlstein

Dec 2, 2018

WAUNAKEE-Lois (McMillen) Hohlstein, age 90, died on December 2, 2018, at Sylvan Crossings in Waunakee following a long illness. Lois was born on August 28, 1928, in Waunakee to Frank and Marcella (Ubersetzig) Endres. She married Francis (Mac) McMillen in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1994. She married Keith Hohlstein in 2000 and he preceded...

Claire Gafke

Claire Gafke

Dec 2, 2018

Belleville - Claire M. Gafke, age 43 of Belleville, passed away on December 2nd at home. She was born on July 13, 1975 in Madison the daughter of Howard and Alice Gafke. Claire's face often had a smile, but behind that smile, she struggled with mental illness for over 20 years. Her family always tried to get her...

Kenneth Doran

Kenneth Doran

Dec 2, 2018

A teacher and pioneering administrator in the development of community colleges, Ken Doran died peacefully on December 2, 2018 at home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He died as he lived - calm and dignified-- with his wife and son Eric at his side. Following active duty in England during World War II, he retired as a Lt. Colonel...

Constance Jacobson

Constance Jacobson

Dec 2, 2018

Constance L. "Connie" Jacobson, age 95, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born in LaCrosse on April 11, 1923 to the late Merritt and Viola (Scheel) Gibson. She married Richard S. Jacobson on April 18, 1949. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1998. Connie attended Logan H.S., and Coleman Business College in LaCrosse. She...

Elbert Walker

Elbert Walker

Dec 1, 2018

MADISON Elbert Louis "Moochie" Walker, age 57, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the UW Hospital. Moochie was born in Chicago, IL on May 10, 1961 to Ethel and the late Elbert Brooks. He was educated in the Chicago School System. He later moved to Madison, where he enjoyed spending time with his family and loved...

David Cox

David Cox

Dec 1, 2018

Madison - David William Cox, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on December 1st at his home in Madison, WI. He was the husband of Oma Lynn (Zimmerman) Cox , whom he married on December 29th, 2007 in Washington, D.C. Previous marriages to Mavourneen (Ellis) Cox (1972) and Dorothy (Neunert) Cox (1983). David was proceeded in death by his...

Tina Gallagher

Tina Gallagher

Nov 30, 2018

Tina Marie Gallagher Fall River/Poynette/Portage - Tina Marie Gallagher, age 54, passed away on the morning of November 30th, 2018. Tina had been battling breast cancer for almost a year when it had spread further and sent her to heaven. At the time of death, she was in Madison near her two daughters, but had been living in...

Robert Hastings

Robert Hastings

Nov 30, 2018

Madison- Robert L. Hastings, age 93, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Nov. 30th,2018. He was born on May 18, 1925 in Kenosha, the son of H. Lawrence and Priscilla Rahel Hastings. He was married to Jean Dell Bieler on September 10, 1949 in Western Springs, Illinois. Robert was a veteran of WWII serving as an aerial gunner...

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