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.

Joann Dalberg

Joann Dalberg

Dec 26, 2022

McFarland – JoAnn L. Dalberg, age 71, passed away on Monday December 26, 2022, at her home.  She was born June 9, 1951, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Anna (Koller) Gudlin.  JoAnn worked for the Madison School district for many years, retiring after 25 years.  She enjoyed spending time with family, time outdoors, gardening, time at Lake...

Thomas Stevens

Thomas Stevens

Dec 26, 2022

Waunakee:  Thomas Stanley Stevens (Stypinski), 84, passed into the arms of the Lord Jesus on December 26, 2022. He was born on November 6, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Eugenia (Potocki) Stevens. Tom contracted polio as a young boy and bravely fought its effects his whole life. After high school, he entered a Jesuit seminary for 2...

Barbara Besadny

Barbara Besadny

Dec 26, 2022

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Barbara Aldrich (Smith) Besadny, age 90, died on December 26, 2022, in Madison, WI, with family by her side. Barbara was born on June 17, 1932, in Fond du Lac, WI to Laverne and Florence...

Charles "Chuck" Koehler

Charles "Chuck" Koehler

Dec 25, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Page Koehler, age 89, passed away on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Verona, Wisconsin. He was born on June 7,1933 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edwin and Arlene Page Koehler.

Chuck married the love of his life, Gail Barrand Koehler, on April 11, 1959.

His family later moved to Appleton, WI...

Gail Coover

Gail Coover

Dec 25, 2022

Gail Ellen Coover, age 59 passed away Dec. 25, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare.

We welcome you to share your memories of Gail here on her tribute wall.

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Mildred "Millie" M. Roth

Mildred "Millie" M. Roth

Dec 24, 2022

Mildred M. “Millie” (Ballweg) Roth

Our Christmas Angel, Mildred M. (Ballweg) Roth, age 82, formerly of Springfield Corners, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Homestead Living in Waunakee after battling dementia. She was born on March 19, 1940, in Sauk City, Wisconsin to Norbert and Frances (Ripp) Ballweg. On June...

Jean Hastings

Jean Hastings

Dec 23, 2022

Our beloved mother, Jean Dell Bieler Hastings, passed away peacefully at her daughter Heidi’s home on December 23, 2022  in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 94. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. She led a long, happy life, and will be greatly missed.

Jean was born on March 4, 1928 in...

Gary Lang

Gary Lang

Dec 23, 2022

Secret cat lover, great grandfather, grandfather, father, Uncle, and husband, Had his ups and downs, as we all do. Protective of his family and their needs, always making sure we had what we needed. He knew how to make us laugh and hated to see us cry. Taught us everything he knew and if he didn't know he would...

Judith Haag

Judith Haag

Dec 22, 2022

Judith Marie Haag (Shelby), 81

Judi was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 30, 1941 to James C. and Marie Shelby.  She passed away in her home in Middleton, Wisconsin with her family by her side to be with God in heaven on December 22, 2022.  Judi’s optimism, love, humanity, and thoughtfulness were an inspiration to all...

Lois Craig

Lois Craig

Dec 22, 2022

Stoughton- Lois Ann (Hershberger) Craig, 86 years old, of Stoughton, WI departed this world to meet her Glorious Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She had been cared for comfortably at her home until December 16, when she transferred to the hospice unit at St. Mary’s hospital, and passed peacefully with her husband at her side.

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Mary Haack

Mary Haack

Dec 22, 2022

Middleton:  Mary M. Haack (Valentine) passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 98.  Mary was born February 3, 1924 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Bernard and Pauline Kamieniecki.  She grew up in Kenosha, graduating from Kenosha High School.  She was the youngest of five siblings; Sister Anne Kamieniecki, Francis Palmer, Helen Luzar, and Tony Kamieniecki, all of...

Donna Weber

Donna Weber

Dec 21, 2022

Donna M. Weber, 91, passed away Dec. 21, 2022 at Four Winds Manor, Verona. Donna was born Sept. 2, 1931 at Packwaukee, WI, the daughter of Walter and Eliza (Russell) Platz.Brought up during the depression, mother learned how to live. Her father built their home which was a kit bought from a Sears catalog. It still stands on the...

Margaret Sather

Margaret Sather

Dec 20, 2022

Town of Middleton:  Margaret “Manzi” Ann Sather, beloved wife, mother of three, and friend to many, passed away on Dec. 20th, 2022 at the age of 90.  She died in her home in Deer Run Heights, holding her youngest son’s hand, with her beloved dog at her feet, listening to her favorite John Denver album.

Margaret was born in 1932...

Donald Williams

Donald Williams

Dec 20, 2022

WAUNAKEE-Donald C. Williams, age 77, of Waunakee, WI passed away on December 20, 2022. Don was born on August 21, 1945 in Madison, WI to Edwin Williams and Lillian Frost. He graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1964.  After graduation, he started working for Oscar Mayer until being drafted into the army where he served his country for...

Joan Burns

Joan Burns

Dec 19, 2022

Madison- Joan Salomejia Kazalski (Burns), age 90 passed away at the Assisted Living facility at Oakwood Village Madison – East.  She was the daughter of Bronislaw and Pauline (Sivolella) Kazalski and born in Newark, New Jersey.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Rutgers University. Joan came to the University of Wisconsin to attend graduate school in...

Joan Hopp

Joan Hopp

Dec 18, 2022

Joan Carole Hopp (nee: Schlicht), age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.   Joan was born on January 23, 1946, in Madison, WI to Karl “Kully” and Gladys (Freisleben) Schlicht.   She graduated from Madison Central in 1964.  Joan loved horses and excelled in barrel racing.  She was a city speed-skating champion as well as an outstanding golfer, placing...

Jerene "Jeri" Wilkins

Jerene "Jeri" Wilkins

Dec 17, 2022

Jerene ‘Jeri” Wilkins, AKA Baddass Warrior Princess, age 66, lost her hard battle with cancer Friday, December 16, 2022. It is hard to put into a few paragraphs what a wonderful woman, mother, “Mema”, sister, aunt, and friend she was to so many.

Jeri’s greatest joy was being with her family.  When they were all together, they...

Agnes Ellis

Agnes Ellis

Dec 17, 2022

Agnes Lorraine Ellis, age 93, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville, WI.  She was born in Rutland Township to Elmer and Hannah (Anderson) Hanson on April 20, 1929.  She attended Hillcrest Country School and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1946.

Lorraine married Marvin Benjamin Ellis on June 1, 1947 at...

Dr. Edward Kolner

Dr. Edward Kolner

Dec 17, 2022

Edward Hirsh Kolner, 92, passed away suddenly Saturday December 17, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born in Chicago, IL October 17, 1930 to Adolph and Amelia (Derman) Kolner in

Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

In his own words:

“I had a long and happy life. I attended high school in my hometown, Valparaiso, Indiana, received a B.A. degree from the...

Lynn Boreson

Lynn Boreson

Dec 17, 2022

Lynn Boreson

March 12, 1948 to December 17, 2022

As a teacher, Lynn Boreson’s ideas and beliefs will live on with her students despite her death on December 17, 2022.  Lynn passed away peacefully in Madison Wisconsin after dealing with renal failure.

Lynn was born on March 12, 1948, in Neenah, Wisconsin to...

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