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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.

Edwin F. Maier

Edwin F. Maier

Aug 12, 2024

Edwin F. Maier

Maier, Edwin F. of Waunakee/Cross Plains, age 92, died on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

He was born on Dec. 5, 1931 in Martinsville, the son of John and Rose (Endres) Maier.

Edwin worked as a farm hand until he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict. He received his G. E. D. from Madison Area Technical...

Mary Jane Ayer

Mary Jane Ayer

Aug 12, 2024

A life well lived ended on August 12, 2024, at 12:56PM. Mary Jane Ayer died at Oakwood West where she had been living for fourteen years.

An outdoor girl, Jane was born and raised in Goodman, lumber town in northern Wisconsin. She earned her nursing degree at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, her Bachelors degree 1959, Masters in 1964 and Ph.D....

Marjorie J. Fitzhugh

Marjorie J. Fitzhugh

Aug 12, 2024

Marjorie J. Fitzhugh, 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2024. She was born July 1, 1942, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of Evelyn Peltier Hayden and John Charles Hayden. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward Fitzhugh, in 1962. They were married 47 years. She was preceeded in death by her parents, husband Ed and daughter Kim....

Velda Jean Marshall

Velda Jean Marshall

Aug 12, 2024

Velda Jean Marshall, age 89, passed peacefully on August 12. The youngest of 6 siblings, Jean grew up on the family farm near Viola, WI. She married her high school sweetheart, Lester Marshall, in 1954, in a double wedding ceremony with his twin sister, Lois, and her husband, Marion Barto. Les and Jean spent much of their lives in Reedsburg...

Eugene "Gene" John Walsh

Eugene "Gene" John Walsh

Aug 11, 2024

Eugene “Gene” John Walsh, age 95 of Monona, passed away on August 11, 2024 at St Mary's Care Center in Madison Wisconsin. Gene was born on March 14, 1929, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, the son of Frank “Hugo” Walsh and Harriet Agnes Link Walsh. Gene attended St. Mary’s School in Port Washington through 10th grade, then transferred to Port Washington...

Ruth Ann (Riffle) Vincent

Ruth Ann (Riffle) Vincent

Aug 11, 2024

Ruth Ann Riffle Vincent of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, August 11th , 2024, after a long, brave battle with breast cancer. Ruth was born on January 15, 1962 to Robert and Rosemary Riffle in Decatur, Illinois. She was a 1980 graduate of Washington Community High School, and later earned her BA in accounting.

Ruth married Kevin Vincent in 1982...

Julianna Rose Clouse

Julianna Rose Clouse

Aug 11, 2024

Julianna Rose Clouse, age 95 of Madison, Wisconsin, former longtime resident of Ferndale, Michigan passed away on August 11, 2024, in Sauk City, Wisconsin. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Carteret, New Jersey. Beloved Wife of the late Clarence Clouse and is preceded in death by her parents Kalman and Vilma Fortoloczki and dear son Carl Clouse. Julianna...

Dr. Reza Hafez

Dr. Reza Hafez

Aug 11, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce Dr. Reza Hafez, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2024 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on October 12, 1945 in a rural village in the Khorasan province of Iran. The youngest of five children, he excelled in his studies and graduated first in his class at...

Peter R. "Pete" Weiler

Peter R. "Pete" Weiler

Aug 10, 2024

Peter R. “Pete” Weiler Jr., beloved brother and uncle, peacefully passed away on his 82nd birthday, August 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary (Weiler Talbert Scheunemann) and parents Mary and Peter Weiler. He left behind two brothers, a sister and their spouses, Willis and Linda Weiler, James and Diane Weiler and Phyllis (Weiler) and Daniel...

John L. Gore

John L. Gore

Aug 9, 2024

Stoughton – John Lee Gore was born in Marysville, CA. on March 16, 1954. He passed away at home in Stoughton surrounded by his family after a brief illness. John graduated High School in 1972. Following high school he went into the Marine Corp. He also was in the Army, Army National Guard. He retired with 27 years serving his...

Beatrix Fleer

Beatrix Fleer

Aug 8, 2024

MADISON – Beatrix Rose Fleer, age 95, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 8, 2024, at All Saints Memory Care. 

Born on November 20, 1928, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Beatrix is the daughter of Thomas and Annie Finlayson Clarkson. She met the love of her life, Paul Fleer while he was serving in the United States Army Air Corps during...

Ronald "David" Whitford

Ronald "David" Whitford

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald “David” Whitford, age 90, passed away on August 7, 2024 at the U.W. Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1934, in Mayville, Wisconsin, to Ronald and June (Woodhall) Whitford. He graduated from Mayville High School and Milton College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a Civil Servant from 1960 – 1990...

Madeline "Rory" E. Savard

Madeline "Rory" E. Savard

Aug 7, 2024

Madeline “Rory” E. Savard, age 19, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at their home. They were born on November 23, 2004 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Christopher and Ruth (Van Lanen) Savard.

“It is with an absolute broken heart that we share the loss of our sweet Rory on Wednesday. Rory was such a kind-hearted,...

Steven F. Schwartz

Steven F. Schwartz

Aug 7, 2024

Steven F Schwartz of Cape Coral, FL (formerly Cross Plains, WI) passed away on 8/7/2024 surrounded by family. He was born 10/24/1950 in Madison, WI, the son of Harold and Mary Ann Schwartz. He married Karen Jacobson on 11/6/1971 in Middleton, WI. 

Steve and Karen settled in Cross Plains, WI where they raised their children. Steve worked many jobs including landscaping,...

Arthur Budzak

Arthur Budzak

Aug 7, 2024

Arthur Budzak passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the age of 94. He was the oldest of five children, born at home on January 9, 1930 to Stella Marie (Michalsky) and Stanley Frank Budzak in Milwaukee, WI. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School. He served in the Air Force from 1950-54 during the Korean War. He...

Michelle M. Knuteson

Michelle M. Knuteson

Aug 5, 2024

Michelle M. Knuteson, age 38, passed away suddenly after coding in the ambulance on the way to a hospital.

She was born December 14, 1985, in Madison, WI. Michelle is leaving behind 5 children: Brooklyn, Kaitlyn, Dilyn, Rylyn, and Kylyn; two sisters Shannon Walker and Debra Olson; 2 brothers Charles Z. Knuteson and Devyn R. Westbury; her father Charles M. Knuteson;...

Terry Lester Wing

Terry Lester Wing

Aug 5, 2024

Terry Lester Wing born, September 25, 1945 went home to be with the Lord on August 5th, 2024. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Jim) Betancourt, son Jay (Lisa) Wing, grandsons Jim and Brandon (Laura) Betancourt, granddaughters Amber and Ashley Wing, great grandson Bowen Betancourt; and siblings Edward Wing and Robert (Judy) Wing.

Terry was a long-time member Heritage Congregational...

Jonathan R. Dulli

Jonathan R. Dulli

Aug 5, 2024

Jonathan Dulli, age 36, passed away suddenly in the course of a long illness on August 5, 2024 in Madison. He was born on April 6, 1988 to Douglas and Maria (Langeway) Dulli in Madison, WI.

Jon was a clerk at Neuhauser Pharmacy, a job he enjoyed greatly. He also enjoyed being with his dear cat Edward, as well as networking...

Betty Redmond

Betty Redmond

Aug 5, 2024

Betty Redmond, age 97, passed away on Monday August 5th, 2024, at home in Madison. She was born on September 8th, 1926, in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of Effie Peck and Russell McNeill.

Betty spent her early childhood in the La Crosse, WI area with her family, moving to Oregon, WI when she was a teenager. Betty attended Madison West...

Larry L. Wopat

Larry L. Wopat

Aug 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my father, Larry Wopat. Larry peacefully passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the age of 74. He was a generous and caring man who would do anything for anyone. 

Larry’s passion for his hot rod will forever be remembered. He is survived by his son Daniel (Valerie) Wopat,...

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