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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.
Gretchen Lee Colby
Jul 13, 2023
On July 13, 2023, at her favorite time of day, at her beloved cottage, with Perry Mason playing quietly in the background, Gretchen Colby, 92, of Madison, Wisconsin left this earth for her cabin in the sky. She was born on December 1, 1930, to Bernice and Glen Briggs. She graduated from Madison West high school in 1949, and...
James Marlin Okas
Jul 12, 2023
James Marlin Okas, Papa Jim, was a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather. He passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12th at UW Hospital.
Jim was born on October 30th, 1942 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Ruby B. Okas (Brewer) and John T. Okas. He attended Bishop Shanahan High School in Pennsylvania, then graduated with an Associate of Science degree in...
Fern E. Prosa
Jul 12, 2023
Deerfield – Fern Esther Prosa, age 85, passed away on July 12, 2023, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born June 8, 1938, to Herman and Esther Wille. She married Lowell “Mouse” Prosa on April 23, 1955.
Fern was employed at Manchesters, stayed at home with her boys for a while, then was employed at now...
Coletta Mae Mulhern
Jul 11, 2023
Coletta Mae (Davis) Mulhern, 92, died peacefully at Maple Wood of Sauk Prairie July 11, 2023. Born in Melrose WI on April 14, 1931 to George and Lydia (Davis) Deans. She married James R. Mulhern on November 3, 1949.
She was a mother of 5 children. After raising her family, she worked as a hostess at O’Kee Lodge and...
Robert N. Shepherd
Jul 11, 2023
Robert N. Shepherd, 86, of Sun Prairie, WI left this earth to be with the Lord on July 11, 2023. He was born in Appleton, WI on January 31, 1937, to the late Ted and Edna (Yaeger) Shepherd.
Robert served in the US Army in the 1960’s receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1965. He often enjoyed telling stories of...
Kathleen Faye "Kathy" Heuvelman
Jul 10, 2023
Sun Prairie – Kathleen Faye “Kathy” Heuvelman, age 79, passed away on Monday July 10, 2023, at her home in Madison. She was born August 10, 1943, in Coldwater, Kansas. She was the daughter of Otis J. Unruh and Helen (Dirks) Unruh. She grew up on a farm near Wilmore, Kansas and graduated from Greensburg High School in 1961. ...
Judith "Judy" Schreiber
Jul 9, 2023
Judith (Judy) O’Brasky Schreiber passed away on July 9, 2023 at Agrace in Madison, WI
Judy was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1943, the first child of Lee and Sidney O’Brasky. She grew up with her brother Jim and graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1960. Judy attended college at Boston University, and got a Masters Degree in Guidance...
Michael McCormick Wilson
Jul 8, 2023
In the sixteen months after receiving a diagnosis of 3 to 6 months to live due to lung disease, Mike Wilson enjoyed spending time with friends and family and especially his daughter Heather, going to the neighborhood bar, watching movies he loved, celebrating holidays and birthdays, got a tour of the Wisconsin State Crime Lab founded by his father, arguing...
Suzanne Joan Hann
Jul 8, 2023
Stoughton- Suzanne Hann, age 53, passed away on July 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 3, 1969 in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of Anne Sissom (MacDonald) and Ronald Nelson. She lived her formative years in Canada and Nigeria before moving to Oregon, WI at the age of 15. She graduated from Oregon High...
Catherine M. Stulken
Jul 7, 2023
Remarkable is an overused word, but it absolutely describes the life of Catherine Stulken. She was born in the town of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. Her parents, the Rev. David Lovaas and Emma (Hogie) Lovaas were Lutheran missionaries there until 1931, visiting the U.S. only briefly during those years. They travelled home on a steamship through the Suez Canal and the...
Robert "Bob" Gordon Rabehl
Jul 7, 2023
Robert (Bob) Gordon Rabehl, age 87, of Madison passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Madison. He was born on March 31, 1936 in Waupun, WI, the son of Elnore Rabehl. He married Linda Koepke on August 3, 1968 in Madison.
Bob had a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and spent his career working as a tax...
Barbara Jean Keenan
Jul 7, 2023
Madison: Barbara Jean Keenan, age 72, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday July 15, 2023 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. Family will greet guests from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com
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Leona "Lee" Ann Wallin Grubb
Jul 7, 2023
Leona “Lee” Ann Wallin (Endres) Grubb Obituary - July 2023
Leona (Lee) was born on July 17, 1928 in Madison, Wisconsin to Rose (Cossette) and John Wallin, and she was the youngest of 6 children. She died on Friday, July 7, just 10 days before her 95th birthday. She graduated from Madison Central High School in 1946, then set...
Julia Catherine West
Jul 7, 2023
Julia was born January 7, 1944, in Elmwood, WI to Florian Plon and Catherine (Crownhart). Julia was united in marriage to Bill West at St. Patrick’s Church on September 14, 1963, in Madison Wisconsin.
Julia was a homemaker who liked reading and trivia. She also enjoyed gardening and birdwatching from her porch. Julia found great pleasure when she was...
Dorothy “Tootie” Mary Hellenbrand
Jul 7, 2023
Waunakee – Dorothy “Tootie” Mary (Brockman) Hellenbrand, age 90, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, from the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease at Waunakee Valley Senior Living (formerly Waunakee Manor Healthcare). She was born on February 3, 1933, in Madison WI to Ewald and Mary (Schumacher) Brockman. She attended St. Bernard’s Catholic Church elementary school and Edgewood High...
James K Birkrem
Jul 6, 2023
James Kevin Birkrem, 61, of Deerfield, WI passed away on July 6th, 2023 at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on March 13th, 1962 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Clair and Dollie (Rathburn) Birkrem.
He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1980. He worked with his family on their dairy farm until 1992. He...
Annella I. Gilles
Jul 6, 2023
WAUNAKEE – Annella I. Gilles, age 90, of Waunakee, WI passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born in Roxbury, WI to Leonard and Lydia (Breunig) Endres. On November 24, 1955, she married Wilfred G. Gilles at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Roxbury and they farmed for many years in Waunakee. She was a faithful member of St....
Belvia Jane Dinger
Jul 5, 2023
Belvia was born in Oshkosh, WI on August 7, 1930, she was the daughter of Robert and Esther Abraham. Belvia graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1948, after graduation Belvia worked 2 years in the office of a local Oshkosh company.
Belvia was united in marriage to William Dinger on April 3,1950. Belvia traveled around the country and world...
Elizabeth Jean Mindham
Jul 5, 2023
Elizabeth Jean Mindham of Madison, died at 3:11 a.m. Wednesday July 5, 2023, at UW Hospital Madison.
Betty was born September 14, 1930, in Akan, WI, the daughter of Joseph M and Margaret (Conley) Farrell. She married James R. Mindham on October 6, 1951, in Madison, WI. Betty is survived by her husband James, two daughters Michelle of...
Dorothy "Dottie" E. Raymer
Jul 5, 2023
Dorothy “Dottie” Raymer died in her home on Wednesday, July 5 in Madison, WI. She was born in Springfield, IL to Joan and Donald Raymer, the second of three children.
Dottie graduated Mount Holyoke College in 1977, and pursued graduate studies toward a Masters in Education before joining the Peace Corps to serve in St. Vincent. She became a fifth...
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