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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.
Jason Ziegler
Nov 12, 2022
WAUNAKEE-Jason Ronald Ziegler, 29, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 12, 2022.
Jason was born March 10, 1993, and he grew up on the family farm in Waunakee. Jason was much more than his addiction. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many. He cared for his loved ones deeply. He...
Zachary "Zack" Smith
Nov 12, 2022
Zachary “Zack” B. Smith, age 32, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 12, 2022 after a 15-month battle of a rare form of brain cancer. Zack had multiple procedures, surgeries, and end of life scenarios, and he not only defied the odds each time, he came back swinging! He never gave up.
Zack was...
Ellen Wolf
Nov 12, 2022
Ellen E. Wolf, age 83, of Cottage Grove departed on her final journey on Friday November 12, 2022, with a sendoff from her family.
She was born in Baltimore Maryland on February 28, 1939, to Wilmot and Eleanor (Wolford) Rose. At the age of eight, her family moved to Columbus, WI. She attended the Columbus schools. Ellen often said, she had...
Robert Margala
Nov 11, 2022
MARSHALL–Robert Margala age 86, passed away on Veteran’s Day, Friday November 11, 2022 at the Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was in born in Chicago, IL. He was the youngest of five children. Robert was the loving, caring father to his 4 boys and 8 grandchildren and their families. He was a loving husband to his wife Theodora Patricia. Robert started...
Louis Remily
Nov 11, 2022
Madison - Louis Remily passed away on Friday, November 11th at the age of 97. Lou was proud of his rural roots. He was born the son of Edwin and Louise Remily and was raised on their farm near Turton, South Dakota. He completed his grade school education in a one room schoolhouse and was the only member of...
Lucille Trainor
Nov 11, 2022
Madison-Ann Theresa Trainor, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ann was an employee at WPS for over 30 years.
Lucille “Lucy” Catherine Trainor, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Lucy was an employee at M&I Bank for 40 years.
Ann was born in Madison on April 17, 1937, and...
Hank Endres
Nov 11, 2022
On Friday, November 11, Hank J. Endres of Middleton, WI., beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, passed away at age 55.
Born to Dolores Harmon and William Endres on January 17, 1967, Hank earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an accomplishment that gave him and his mom...
Loretta Jenkins
Nov 11, 2022
Loretta Dorothy Jenkins passed away in Ripon, WI, with family by her side, November 11, 2022 at the age of 88. Loretta was born June 25, 1934 in Richardton, ND, to Rose and Edward Hochhalter. She was the middle child of three siblings.
She met her husband Walter in Missoula, MT and they were...
Carol Hutcheson
Nov 10, 2022
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Zhumin Zhang
Nov 10, 2022
Madison-Zhumin Zhang, MS, PhD, age 48, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 10th 2022 in Madison. She was born in Laizhou, Shandong, China on February 13th, 1974 to Xiangpu Zhang and Wenlan Quin.
Zhumin received her bachelor’s degree at China Agricultural University in 1997. She earned multiple advanced degrees at UW-Madison, including master’s degrees in biometry and...
Sharon Diericks
Nov 10, 2022
WAUNAKEE-Sharon Kay (Vlasak) Diericks of Waunakee passed away on November 10, 2022, after a 3+ year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Richland Center on October 14, 1947, to Florence (Leatherberry) and Wesley Vlasak.
As a child, Sharon moved several times to towns with a cheese factory where her father worked as a master...
Florence Folbrecht
Nov 10, 2022
Stoughton – Florence M. Folbrecht, age 96, passed away on November 10, 2022, at Edgerton Care Center. She was born on January 22, 1926, in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of William and Hazel (Mindham) Kane. She married Paul Folbrecht in Seneca, Wisconsin on September 30, 1947 who preceded her in death on August 28, 1997. Together they moved to...
Graciella "Sawyer" "Tavi" Caulkins-Feltz
Nov 10, 2022
Graciella “Sawyer” “Tavi” Freya Octavia Renice Harriet Josephine Caulkins-Feltz died unexpectedly on November 10, 2022 at 14 years of age. Born on August 8, 2008 to Dia J. Caulkins and Jeff Feltz, Graciella Sawyer will always be remembered for their compassionate heart which had room for every living being on this Earth, their open mind which accepted everyone without...
Ann Nelson
Nov 9, 2022
Ann D. Nelson passed away on November 9, 2022, at the age of 85, at St. Mary's hospital of pneumonia. She was born on December 4, 1936, in Madison, to Theodore and Mabel (Gronlid) Iverson.
She graduated from Stoughton High School. After graduation she worked at M.G.& E. for 2yrs. In 1955 she married W. Dean Horner,...
Joan Vike
Nov 9, 2022
Stoughton- Joan E. Vike, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born in Stoughton on May 25, 1935, the daughter of Joseph and Elsie Skoien. Joan graduated from Stoughton High School. On April 30, 1955 she married her high school sweetheart Charles Vike. Together they enjoyed travelling, camping, attending baseball games,...
Bruce Lowrey
Nov 8, 2022
Bruce Gordon Lowrey born September 27, 1955, in Viroqua WI, died unexpectedly on Tuesday November 8, 2022. Bruce born to Gordon and Lucille (Parker) Lowrey was the 6th child in a family of 14 children.
He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1974. He worked for the Sta-Rite Corporation in Deerfield and moved with the company to...
Elayne Moore
Nov 8, 2022
Elayne Carole (Brown) Moore passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with family members at her bedside. She was the daughter of Myron and Nina (Neswold) Brown, born July 14, 1933 in Arland Township, Wisconsin. She grew up on the family farm and developed a deep appreciation for nature, especially flowering plants. Elayne graduated from Cumberland High School...
Hazel Zeman
Nov 8, 2022
McFarland- Hazel E. Zeman, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born in WI Rapids on July 3, 1927, the daughter of William and Ellen Erickson. Hazel graduated from WI Rapids High School. On March 24, 1946 she married Carl Zeman in WI Rapids. They moved to Madison while building their home in McFarland.
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Doris Schroeder
Nov 8, 2022
WAUNAKEE- Doris J. Schroeder, age 84, of Waunakee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. She was born on Jan 21, 1938 at St Joseph’s Hospital, Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Shirley (Skews) Ley. She married the love of her...
Caleb Wipperfurth
Nov 7, 2022
Cambridge- Caleb S. Wipperfurth, age 18, passed away peacefully after a battle with Ewings Sarcoma. He was born in Madison on July 28, 2004, the son of Stuart and Debbie Wipperfurth.
Caleb graduated from Cambridge High School in 2022. He aspired to be a Computer Engineer and was enrolled at UW Stout. Caleb had a generous spirit,...
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