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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.

Oscar Reyes

Oscar Reyes

Feb 13, 2022

Oscar Reyes was born in Eagle Pass, TX on November 23, 1945, a welder by trade spent most of his career working for Zalk Josephs Fabricators in Stoughton, WI.

Oscar is survived by his wife Estella Reyes of 57 years; his daughters Gloria and Diana Reyes; his sons Oscar and Gilbert Reyes; his grandchildren Isaia Ben-ami, Makayla...

Kenneth Deprey

Kenneth Deprey

Feb 13, 2022

MADISON—Kenneth “Ken” W. DePrey, age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  He was born on June 12, 1933 in Madison to Norbert and Delia (Carriveau) DePrey.

Ken proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army and then went on to serve an additional eight years in the Army National Guard....

Kelsang Longku (Allan Durrant)

Kelsang Longku (Allan Durrant)

Feb 12, 2022

Madison - Kelsang Longku passed away on February 12, 2022, at the Kadampa Meditation Center in Madison.  He was born Randolph Allan Durrant on June 6, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph Allan Durrant, Adelaide Regina Banks, and his brother Regan Alfred Durrant.

Allan earned a BA in History from...

Jean Mckenzie

Jean Mckenzie

Feb 11, 2022

Jean Depew McKenzie 91, died on February 11, 2022.

Jean told her kids that when she died she didn’t want a big obituary. This is her children’s last opportunity to disobey.

Jean Frances DePew was born on New Years Day, 1931 in Chicago where her father, Marshall Depew, worked for Reid Murdoch, a wholesale grocery...

John Bent

John Bent

Feb 11, 2022

Madison – John Mitchell Bent, age 92, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living in Cross Plains. He was born on November 22, 1929, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Ambrose McCarthy and Dr. Xenna Pearl Bent.  He married Betty Courts on May 19, 1956, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison.

After graduation...

Judith "Judy" Strom

Judith "Judy" Strom

Feb 10, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE- Judith “Judy” A. Strom, age 75, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Judy was born on November 2, 1946 in Pepin, WI to Carl and Helen (Loots) Stubenvoll. Judy graduated from Ripon High School in Ripon, WI and attended college at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

Judy was a local realtor...

James "Jim" Or "Jimmy" Chudzicke

James "Jim" Or "Jimmy" Chudzicke

Feb 10, 2022

Madison - James “Jim” or “Jimmy” R. Chudzicke age 74 passed away on February 10, 2022.  Jim was born on May 20, 1947, in Wisconsin and spent many of his early years living at Southern Wisconsin Center.  He blessed Madison with his presence when he found freedom and was able to move out of Southern Wisconsin Center and to...

Shirley Boettcher

Shirley Boettcher

Feb 10, 2022

Madison – Shirley Lynne (Crawford) Boettcher, age 69, passed away on Thursday February 10, 2022, at Oak Park Place in Madison.  She was born April 30, 1952, in Portage to the late Elmer and Rena (Grossman) Crawford.  She is a graduate of Poynette High School, Whitewater State University with a BA in Education, and Cleveland Tech School with drafting...

Richard "Dick" Fayram

Richard "Dick" Fayram

Feb 10, 2022

Richard Roberts Fayram, 73, of Cross Plains, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at home surrounded by family following a 2 year challenge with neuroendocrine tumors. He was born in Flint, MI, the son of Jerome and Gwen Fayram. He married Elizabeth Stockwell on June 19, 1971. They had 2 sons, Nathan and Justin.

Dick attended...

Cathie Johnson

Cathie Johnson

Feb 9, 2022

Cathie was my wife. We agreed that I would tell her story as best as I could. Cathie was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on May 29, 1947. Her parents were Edward Evans Franks and Blanche Elizabeth Snyder Franks, now deceased. Her older sister by five years is Patricia Eleanor Franks. Pat resides in San Francisco, CA.

Cathie...

Anne Seidenberg

Anne Seidenberg

Feb 9, 2022

Anne Elizabeth Seidenberg, 87, beloved sister of Otto and Everett Seidenberg (deceased) and devoted aunt, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Anne enjoyed life, loved her family, her friends at Attic Angels and the Wisconsin Badgers. Always up for adventure, Anne loved to travel, especially to her favorite place Hawaii....

Michael Schmieding

Michael Schmieding

Feb 9, 2022

Michael Alan Schmieding, loving husband, father, and grandpa passed away peacefully from glioblastoma, at home, on Feb. 9, 2022, with his family by his side.

Mike was born to Martin and Doris Louise (Ahbe) Schmieding on Jan. 15, 1953. He grew up with his brother Steve in Downingtown, PA just outside of Philadelphia. In middle school, Mike...

Kathleen "Kathie" Koch

Kathleen "Kathie" Koch

Feb 9, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE- Kathleen “Kathie” M. Koch, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Kathie was born on August 29, 1951 in Portage to Earl and Marilyn (Hatz) McMahon.   She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1969. In 1977, she married her devoted and loving husband Dennis at Bristol Lutheran Church and settled in...

Jessica Gusman

Jessica Gusman

Feb 9, 2022

Jessica K. “Jessie” Gusman, age 94, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her home at All Saints Assisted Living. She was born in Highland, IN on July 20, 1927, daughter to the late John and Effie (Veenstra) Kruit.

Jessie grew up on a dairy farm near Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School. She worked at...

Mae Steffen

Mae Steffen

Feb 7, 2022

Mae Agnes Steffen, 86, of Verona, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2022.  Mae was born on November 22, 1935, in Tama County, Iowa to Anthony (Tony) and Agnes E. (Hala) Kucera.  She grew up on a farm in rural Iowa. Mae had a strong calling to enter into a life of servitude and joined...

Patricia Nachtigal

Patricia Nachtigal

Feb 6, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE—Patricia A. Nachtigal, age 79, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022.  She was born on April 20, 1942 in Madison to Theron and Marie (Barreau) Coy.  She married James W. Nachtigal on June 18, 1960 in Hillsboro. Together, they had two children, Terry and Jamie.

Patricia is survived by her children Terry (Julie) Nachtigal and...

Willard Lund

Willard Lund

Feb 6, 2022

If you met Willard Lund in person, you would remember that encounter. One of his dear friends of thirty years said this – being with Willard changed him, affirmed him every time they met. Born on July 17th, 1922 in Pierpont, South Dakota, Willard Harold Lund was the youngest of Maia Bollum Lund and Charles Lund’s five children. Willard...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Feb 6, 2022

Stoughton

Robert W. Johnson, age 92, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at home. He was born on February 28, 1929, in Fulton, WI, the son of Theodore and Anna (Tronnes) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Beverly Perry in 1953. They were married 68 years and together raised 3 children.

Bob worked for...

William "Billy" Couillard

William "Billy" Couillard

Feb 6, 2022

MADISON/SUN PRAIRIE—William “Billy” J. Couillard, age 61, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Billy was born on February 24, 1960 in Appleton, WI to James Elwood and Glenna Faye (Martin) Couillard.  In 1978, Billy came from the Fox Valley to Madison to attend the university.  Here in Madison,...

Pearl "Pat" Kittleson

Pearl "Pat" Kittleson

Feb 6, 2022

Stoughton- Pearl “Pat” Kittleson, age 97, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Nazareth Health and Rehab.  She was born in Stoughton on December 29, 1924.  Pat married Robert Kittleson in 1943.  She is survived by two sons, Richard “Dick” (Vickie) Kittleson and Ronald (Kris) Kittleson; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and brother, Clarence “Chink” Osland.  Pat was...

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