Obituaries
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.
Leroy M.D.
Jul 23, 2017
Ecklund, Leroy "Lee" MD Madison: Leroy "Lee" Ecklund, MD passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Lee was born on June 14, 1930 and is survived by his partner of 44 years, Gary Gill and his beloved children Marilyn Windschiegl (Peter), Kristin Ecklund (Ken), Ann Ecklund-Russell (Kyle), Lars Ecklund, and a "very close friend who...
Carol Collins
Jul 22, 2017
Carol Collins, age 96, passed away on July 22, 2017 in hospice care at the VA Medical Center in Madison, Wi. A private burial was held on July 28th. She is survived by her daughter, Kathlyn (Charles) Ivey of La Crosse, WI, her grandson Toben (Brenda) Lafrancois of Cornucopia, WI, and her great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death...
Michael Unger
Jul 22, 2017
MADISON/WAUNAKEE-Michael Thomas Unger, age 33, died tragically on July 22, 2017. Michael was born in Madison on March 29, 1984, the son of Jeff (Mary) Unger and Paula (Rick Frisch) Duryea. Michael graduated from Waunakee High School in 2002 and completed a degree in Business Management at Madison College. Michael enjoyed his current career as a mixologist at...
William Spevacek
Jul 21, 2017
MADISON - William J. "Bill" Spevacek, age 82, passed away on Friday July 21, 2017. He was born in Madison on Dec. 22, 1934, son of the late Alvin and Gertrude (May) Spevacek. Bill attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and Edgewood High School in Madison. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Journalism. He married Patricia Francisco...
Warren Randy
Jul 21, 2017
Madison - Warren Randy passed away on July 21, 2017 at the age of 91. Warren was blessed with a combination of the best of human qualities. He was consistently cheerful, loving, generous, wise, loyal, kind, hardworking, modest and ethical. He led his life according to a set of principles that he conveyed to his children and grandchildren,...
Janet Druzolowski
Jul 21, 2017
Janet M. Druzolowski, 79 of Madison WI and formerly of Chicopee MA passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Oakwood Village - University Woods following a battle with cancer. She was born on October 12, 1937 in Chicopee MA the daughter of Albert and Alice Lemay, and widow of Stanley V. Druzolowski. Janet was a graduate of...
Sonny Clifcorn
Jul 20, 2017
James "Sonny" Gerald Clifcorn, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born March 14, 1948, in Madison, the son of Vernon and Gudron Clifcorn. He married Susan Harrington on February 2, 1991, in Madison. Sonny was a graduate of Madison Central. He was a welder...
Mary Miller
Jul 19, 2017
Plymouth Mary K. Miller passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at age 72. Please share your memories with Mary's family. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434
Dori Rhody
Jul 19, 2017
Delores "Dori" Rhody, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Medford, the daughter to John Philip and Edna Ann (Krasin) Schreiner. On August 18, 1962, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Rhody in Rib Lake. Together they were married 54 years...
Emil Robyn
Jul 18, 2017
Emil "Mick" George Robyn Stoughton - Emil "Mick" G. Robyn, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 1926, the son of George and Evelyn (Aerts) Robyn. He served as a signalman on USS LSM - 85, participating in the battle of Leyte...
Jeffrey Walt
Jul 17, 2017
FITCHBURG Jeffrey Michael Da Walt, age 66, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017, when cancer stole his life much too soon. Born on August 26, 1950, in Madison to Richard and Katie (Van Etten) Da Walt, Jeff was the fourth born in a large family of seven children. A 1968 graduate of Oregon High School, Jeff was...
Robert Hanson
Jul 17, 2017
Stoughton - Robert J Hanson, age 71, of Rural Stoughton, died at his home on Monday July 17, 2017 surrounded by his family and special cousins. He was born in Stoughton on November 21, 1945. Graduated from Stoughton High School in 1964. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969. Robert worked as a carpenter with...
Robert Luke
Jul 17, 2017
MADISON - Robert Edwin Luke joined the world on January 14, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. Bob's parents moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent most of his childhood. He returned to Chicago often to spend time with his grandmother (Irene Olsen), who was an important person in his life especially after losing his mother, who died when he...
Raymond Kenefick
Jul 16, 2017
Sun Prairie - Raymond "Ray" Edward Kenefick, age 78, peacefully passed through Heaven's gates on July 16, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1939, in Rio, Wisconsin, the son of John Edward and Sylvia (Rierson) Kenefick. Ray was the second youngest of five siblings, Janice, Donald, Lois, Loren 'Bud', and Carol. He attended Rio High School and...
Dustin Lohmeyer
Jul 16, 2017
DeForest- Dustin Ray Lohmeyer, 25, died July 16, 2017, in Tucson Az. due to a car accident. Born Sept 5, 1991 to Richard & Vivian (Hanner) Lohmeyer. Survived by siblings Amy, Amber, Ashley, & Richard. Celebration of Life 7/24/2017 4pm-7pm NV Corners 2710 Co Hwy V.
Service NV Corners 2710 Co Hwy V Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590...
Eileen Bolland
Jul 16, 2017
Eileen Marie (Kelly) Bolland 1 Timothy 4:12 Set an example...in speech, in life, in love... The beautiful soul of Eileen Marie (Kelly) Bolland left us to be with her Lord on July 16, 2017, at 94 years of age. Her life was dedicated to the service of others and many were blessed by her care, generosity and presence...
Mary Dahmen
Jul 15, 2017
Waunakee: Mary Ann F. (Bram) Dahmen, age 89, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Waunakee Manor. She was born September 24, 1927, the daughter of Math and Anna (Schuetz) Bram in Springfield Township. She was united in marriage to Gilbert J. Dahmen September 25, 1947 at St. Martin Catholic Church . Mary Ann was a devoted wife...
Keith Georgeson
Jul 15, 2017
Madison - Keith P. Georgeson, age 61, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at his home in Madison. He was born on October 7, 1955, in Madison, the son of Denton and Phyllis (Rodefeld) Georgeson. Keith is survived by his brother, Larry Georgeson; his sister, Diane (Jerome) Lehman; a niece and nephew, Lynda and Paul Lehman; other...
Joseph Meier
Jul 15, 2017
WAUNAKEE-Joseph "Joe" Meier, age 78, succumbed to a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on Sept. 19, 1938, to Leo and Rose (Wagner) Meier. Joe grew up on the family farm in Ashton before moving to Waunakee. He married Sue Boehnen on June...
Scott Simpson
Jul 14, 2017
MADISON/COSHOCTON - Scott W. Simpson, 24, of Coshocton, OH and Madison, WI died July 14, 2017. He was born on April 1, 1993 in Zanesville, OH, the son of Wes and Ann (Landschulz) Simpson. Scott graduated from Coshocton High School in 2011 and went on to study physics at The University of Wisconsin-Madison. During his time at Coshocton...
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