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.
Odessa Fesshye
Jun 21, 2017
Visitation will be from 10-11am at Madison Pentecostal Assembly, 5109 East Buckeye Rd. Madison, WI 53716 with a home going service to follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place after services at Middleton Junction Cemetery, 8409 Isaac Dr., Madison, WI 53716. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 608-238-8406
Visitation Madison Pentcostal Assembly 5109 E....
Regina Karls
Jun 20, 2017
MADISON / WAUNAKEE - Regina Ann "Jean" (Clark) Karls, almost 84, of Madison died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 20, 2017. She was born in Jermyn (near Scranton), Pennsylvania, daughter of James and Helen (Ruane) Clark on June 26, 1933. As a young child, Jean and her family moved to Endicott, New York where her...
Edwin Herman
Jun 20, 2017
Marshall - Edwin J. "Ed" Herman, age 57, passed away from heart disease on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at his home in Marshall. He was born on March 19, 1960, in Madison, the son of James and Marjorie (Plank) Herman. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Herman; sisters, Renee (Tim) Laufenberg, Gail (Mike) Leslie and Penny (Mike)...
Charles Wineland
Jun 20, 2017
Oregon, WI - Charles L. "Chuck" Wineland, age 67, of Oregon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital due to complications following treatment for lymphoma. He was born on March 31, 1950 in Madison, Wisconsin, the only child of John and Ann Wineland. He married his childhood sweetheart, Karen Kelly on December 14,...
Lillian Luttrell
Jun 19, 2017
Sun Prairie/Windsor - Lillian Daisy Agnes Luttrell, age 5 passed away with her loving family and friends by her side on Monday, June 19, 2017 at American Family Children's Hospital. She was born on February 24, 2012 in Madison, the daughter of Harvey Clay and Theresa Kay (Wolfe) Luttrell. Matthew 5:14-15 "You are the light of the world-...
Mary Moen
Jun 19, 2017
Photo MADISON -Mary Elizabeth Moen, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 19th, surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburg, PA in 1928. She moved to Madison to live with her aunt after the death of her mother when she was 6 years old. Mary graduated from West High School and then received her Masters Degree...
Birute Ciplijauskaite
Jun 19, 2017
MADISON - Biruté Ciplijauskaité, John Bascom professor emerita of Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her academic home since 1960. An internationally known scholar of classical and modern Spanish literature, she died on 19 June 2017 at age 88, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, after a protracted illness. She was the author and editor of some...
Gracellen Endy
Jun 18, 2017
Gracellen Endy, loving wife and mother, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Madison on Sunday June 18, 2017. Grace was born Dec. 28, 1930 in New York to the late Murray and Ada (Dewar) Scullin. She graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in New York City, Central CT State University and the University...
Delores Meagher
Jun 18, 2017
MADISON Delores Meagher, 86, but looking like 45, passed away peacefully after a very short illness at Meriter Hospital with her husband and four boys at her side. Delores was born in Amherst, Wisconsin but came to Madison to attend St. Mary's nursing school where she met and married Joseph Meagher. They were married for 65 years. Delores...
Maurita Reisinger
Jun 17, 2017
Maurita Ann Reisinger July 17, 1933 - June 17, 2017 Maurita Ann Reisinger, beloved mother and sister, left this earthly home on June 17, 2017. She is survived by her children Ed - McFarland, Bob (Patty) - Lakewood, Colorado, Dick (Annita) - Newburgh, Indiana, Sue (Bob) Hoffman - Madison, and Marty - McFarland, eight grandchildren and eight great...
James Anderson
Jun 16, 2017
Stoughton- James Dale "Red" Anderson, age 77, passed away at his home on Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born in Stoughton on February 18, 1940, the son of Gerald and Phyllis Anderson. Dale graduated from Stoughton High School in 1959. He worked in Shipping/Receiving at Uniroyal for 44 years until his retirement in 2003. Dale enjoyed working...
Diane Williams
Jun 16, 2017
Diane Williams, age 64, of Madison, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2017 at home, surrounded by family. She was born on February 23rd, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Richard and Betty Ward. She grew up in Bethlehem, PA, and came to Madison to attend and graduate from the UW Madison. She married Daniel J....
Robert Zimmerman
Jun 15, 2017
Passed away peacefully June 15, 2017 at Homestead Living, INC Waunakee, WI after a gallant four year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. A private family service was held June 21, 2017 at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home in Waunakee. It was a service of thanksgiving and celebration for a man that was truly loved by all who knew him....
Stanley Blatter
Jun 15, 2017
Sun Prairie - Our loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Stanley A. Blatter, age 93, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on November 18, 1923, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the son of Christian and Elsie (Albright) Blatter. On December 1, 1942, Stanley enlisted in the Army Air Force and was stationed...
Nadine Troia
Jun 14, 2017
Sun Prairie - Nadine Marie Troia, age 58, lost her two year battle to glioblastoma multiforme, a very aggressive brain cancer on June 14, 2017. She passed away while listening to a treasured love song, while being held by her husband and surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on May 16, 1959 in La Crosse,...
Carolyn Lorang
Jun 14, 2017
Sun Prairie - Carolyn Francis Lorang (Lemancik), age 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Agrace Hospice Center after a courageous battle with a recurrence of cancer. She was the daughter of Edmund and Emma (Ashenbrenner) Lemancik of Stevens Point. She married Richard Lorang on April 16, 1966, in Stevens Point. Carolyn spent her life nurturing...
Jason Durkee
Jun 13, 2017
Madison - Jason "Dee Dee" Durkee, age 37, passed away in his home in the Town of Madison, WI. He was born to Deborah and Donald Durkee on January 3, 1980, in Madison where he has been a life long resident. His hobbies included spending time with his family, spending time at the family cabin up north, as...
Evelyn Gjertson
Jun 13, 2017
Stoughton - Evelyn A. Gjertson, age 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was born on June 29, 1942, daughter of Clarence and Martha (Amble) Gjertson. She was born in Stoughton and lived in the Stoughton / Utica area her entire life. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family....
Rita Piazza
Jun 12, 2017
VERONA Rita M. Piazza, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 after a brief illness. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 4, 1930, Rita was the youngest of 13 children, the daughter of Calogero and Margarita Intravaia. She grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood and often shared memories of her childhood there. After graduating from West...
Donald Fawcett
Jun 11, 2017
Madison - Donald William Fawcett, a loving and principled man, died on June 11, 2017. He was 94. Don lived his final years in Ocala, Florida, and Madison, Wisconsin, but lived most of his adult life in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Donald was born in 1923 in Minnesota. His family lost everything in the Depression, a defining experience at...
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