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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.

Mary Norvaisas

Mary Norvaisas

Jul 12, 2022

Mary Nijole Norvaisas, age 79, died very suddenly at her home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin the morning of July 12th, 2022. She was born on August 19th, 1942 in the small village of Kybartai, Lithuania, the daughter of Joseph and Stefanija (Snabaitis) Krivickas. The family was forced to flee their home during the violence of WWII; Mary spent the...

Phyllis Tschumper

Phyllis Tschumper

Jul 12, 2022

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Madison:  Phyllis A. Tschumper, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison following a brief illness.  She was born July 18, 1942 in LaCrosse the daughter of Emil and Kathryn (Murphy) Tschumper.  Phyllis married Jerry Krumdick February...

Jonna Rusk

Jonna Rusk

Jul 11, 2022

Jonna Irene Rusk, Waunakee/Iowa City

Jonna Irene Rusk passed away suddenly in the early hours of July 11, 2022, in Solon, Iowa. She was among the trees - especially the oaks, the hickories, and the maples - and under the fullness of a waxing gibbous moon. Jonna was born June 18, 2001, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She...

Timothy Stanek

Timothy Stanek

Jul 11, 2022

Timothy John Stanek, 73, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 8/17/1948--7/11/2022

Timothy John Stanek was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 17, 1948, Tim was the son of George and Susan Stanek (nee Birbeck). A lifelong Madison boy, Tim grew up just off Monroe Street, and with his twin brother, Tom, attended Edgewood High School with the class of 1966. Tim...

John Kobylarz

John Kobylarz

Jul 10, 2022

John Kobylarz, passed away on July 10th, 2022.  He was born on January 30th, 1979, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Jean and Robert Kobylarz.

Johnny learned to skate at a young age and always appreciated competing and the showmanship of the sport.  He continued to enjoy watching figure skating and rewatching old routines of his favorite skaters. ...

Susan Domino

Susan Domino

Jul 10, 2022

Sun Prairie- Susan H. Domino, age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.  She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 5, 1943, the daughter of Harold and Marion Kennedy.  Sue graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee.  On September 11, 1965 she married Thomas Domino.  Sue was dedicated to raising her children and was very active in all...

Betty Zimmerman

Betty Zimmerman

Jul 10, 2022

WAUNAKEE

Betty June (Myers) Zimmerman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Homestead Living, Inc., Waunakee, WI, after a gallant two-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Betty was born on a hot and humid day in St. Louis, Missouri to loving parents, Clarence Leonard and Opal Effie (Laramore) Myers on June 28, 1931.

Betty married...

Adam Griggel

Adam Griggel

Jul 9, 2022

Adam Steven Griggel, age 38, of Sun Prairie, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his home in  Sun Prairie, WI.

He was born August 26, 1983, in Berlin, WI, the son of Steven and Angela Weiske Griggel. Adam graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 2002 and attended UW-Eau Claire for criminal justice.

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Lowell Corwin Jr.

Lowell Corwin Jr.

Jul 8, 2022

MIDDLETON, WI – Lowell (Buster to family, Red to friends and colleagues) passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022, in Waunakee, WI. from pancreatic cancer.

Born on November 6, 1943, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Lowell and June (Gondrezick) Corwin.  After World War II, his family resided in Tomah, WI for approximately...

Marie Sweno

Marie Sweno

Jul 8, 2022

Marie E. Sweno, 85, of Waunakee WI, passed away peacefully after losing a long battle with cancer on Friday July 8, 2022 at the Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Marie grew up on a farm outside of Whitewater, WI, where she met and married her husband Arnie Sweno, who passed away in 2017.

Marie is survived by three...

Thomas Valley

Thomas Valley

Jul 7, 2022

MADISON--Thomas “Tom” Elliott Valley, age 68, passed away early Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the presence of family at Agrace Hospice in Janesville.

Tom was born to Cyril and Elizabeth (Elliott) Valley (deceased) in Prairie du Chien. The family of ten moved to Madison, where he grew up. After high school, he chose to enlist in the...

Noel Favia

Noel Favia

Jul 6, 2022

Noel Favia, a life-long resident of Wisconsin, died unexpectedly in her home on July 6, 2022 at the age of 68. She will be greatly missed for her sense of humor, her caring demeanor, and love for others.

Noel was born on October 20, 1953 in Glen Ellen, IL. She graduated from Glenbard High School in 1971. After moving to Wisconsin...

Dean Kong

Dean Kong

Jul 5, 2022

Stoughton- Dean Arthur Kong, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Nazareth after four years of amazing care.  He was born in Stoughton on December 2, 1948, the son of Lyle and Barbara Kong.

Dean grew up in Utica and attended Western Koshkonong School.  He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1966.  Dean...

Jerome "Jerry" Witherill

Jerome "Jerry" Witherill

Jul 5, 2022

Jerome “Jerry” Walter Witherill, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 5, 2022, following a brief but courageous battle against cancer.

Jerry was born on December 9, 1935, to Harold and Beulah (Eiler) Witherill in Grand Rapids, MN.  He graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1954 and went on to join the Marine Corps,...

Nancy Schmidt

Nancy Schmidt

Jul 5, 2022

Born Nancy June Doubleday on Monday (Monday’s child is fair of face) December 20, 1948, to Don and Helen (Long) in Joliet, Illinois.  On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, she left this earth after a surgical procedure at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee to try to improve the circulation in her legs.

After graduating high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nancy briefly...

Marshall Finner

Marshall Finner

Jul 5, 2022

Marshall Frederick Finner, age 95, passed away on July 5, 2022 at Noel Manor Retirement Living Center in Verona, Wisconsin.  Marshall, also known to many as Marsh, was born in Dodge, WI on June 6, 1927 to Ewald and Ida Finner.  He grew up on the 360-acre family farm in Trempealeau County after which he attended the University of...

Karen Buss

Karen Buss

Jul 5, 2022

Karen L. Buss, age 67, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer and long-term health issues.  Karen is survived by her husband of 36 years, Steven Buss; sons, William Buss of Madison, WI, Michael Buss of Wittenberg, WI, Daniel (Tammy) Lentz of West Bend, WI; and sister, Cindy (Anthony) Blazek of...

Kenneth Gilbertson Jr.

Kenneth Gilbertson Jr.

Jul 4, 2022

Madison – Kenneth Arland Joseph Gilbertson Jr., age 60, of Madison passed away on Monday July 4, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Madison.  He was born December 10, 1961, in Madison, the son of Kenneth Gilbertson Sr. and Bernadine (Tom) Stroede.

Ken graduated from Madison East High School and joined the United States Air Force after...

John Zwadzich

John Zwadzich

Jul 4, 2022

John Jerome Joseph Zwadzich, age 83, of Fitchburg passed away peacefully on Monday July 4, 2022. John was born on January 6, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph Zwadzich and Irene (Kempa) Zwadzich.

John grew up in the south side of Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Pulaski High School. He completed his Bachelor of Science from University...

Donald Crowe

Donald Crowe

Jul 4, 2022

A celebration in memory of Donald's life will be held on July 19 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa Street, Madison.

Donald Warren Crowe, 94, passed away on July 4, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born October 28, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Lawrence and Vera (Pereau) Crowe.

Donald...

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