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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.
Sandra R. Christianson
Dec 27, 2024
Sandra Ann Christianson died peacefully on December 27, 2024 at Brightstar Senior Living, Madison, WI. She was born on July 1, 1941, the daughter of Walter and Elsie (Jansky) Rippchen, and raised on the family farm in Little Willow, WI.
She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1959 and attended UW-Platteville where she met her future husband, Paul. In the spring...
Alan F. Sprenger
Dec 27, 2024
Alan Fred Sprenger, 77, passed away peacefully on December 27th in Madison, Wisconsin; reunited with his wife, Kathleen, in eternal life.
Known affectionately as Al, he was born on March 6, 1947 to Arno and Rose (Boeldt) Sprenger. The youngest of three boys, Al and his brothers grew up in Millersville, Wisconsin, surrounded by a large number of extended family members...
Eileen T. Hodge
Dec 27, 2024
Link to Eileen's live streaming: https://www.luthermem.org/sermon/live-saturday-at-11-am-funeral-for-eileen-hodge/
Eileen T. Hodge of Madison died peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was 88.
Eileen was born in Brooklyn, New York, where she grew up as the adoring older sister of Judith (Collins) Musgrave. She attended Holy Innocents School and St. Joseph’s College for Women, earning a bachelor’s degree in English. She pursued graduate studies in...
Ellen Louise Sperling
Dec 26, 2024
Ellen Louise (Cline) Sperling, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals with her family at her side as she moved to eternal life to be with her Savior and Lord. Ellen survived heart failure and breast cancer to remain with her family and friends, but ultimately succumbed to lung failure from Acute...
Constance "Connie" Ripp
Dec 26, 2024
Constance “Connie” Ripp, age 84, of Waunakee, passed away peacefully on December 26,2024 at UnityPoint Meriter Hospital. She was born November 30,1940 in Madison, WI the daughter of Patrick “Joe” and Dorothy Kelliher. She married Robert “Bob” Ripp on November 19 1963 at St James Catholic Church in the Town of Vermont, WI. Connie grew up on a farm outside...
Dayne "Red" Ray Walter
Dec 26, 2024
Deerfield – Dayne Ray “Red” Walter, age 84, passed away on December 26, 2024, with his wife and son Raymond by his side. He was born in Orangeville, IL. to the late Ray and Lola (Ault) Walter.
Red married Lucia Ryder on July 8, 1967. Red lived most of his life around the Deerfield area and worked for the Gullickson family...
Leo E. Schneider
Dec 25, 2024
Leo E. Schneider, passed away on December 25, 2024 at his home in DeForest surrounded by his family holding his hands. He was born on January 29, 1949 in Madison WI. Leo was a member of the 1967 Class of Sun Prairie High School. He attended UW Platteville and then transferred to UW Madison, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Hongkang "Hanna" Lei
Dec 25, 2024
雷宏康，Hongkang (Hanna) Lei, our dearest mother, passed away at home at 8:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.
Hanna was born on August 14, 1926, into an intellectual family in Changsha, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China. She graduated from the Department of Mathematics & Physics at Guangxi University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then taught...
Christine "Chris" A. Koyen
Dec 25, 2024
Christine Ann Koyen (Weisman), passed away on December 25, 2024, following an eight-month battle with cancer. She was born on October 6, 1968 in Columbus, WI. Christine (Chris) attended Madison Area Technical College, where she received her Associate Degree in Accounting. She began a lengthy career in the banking industry while still in high school, working in back-office operations at...
James "Jim" R. Baumann
Dec 24, 2024
James R. Baumann – “Jim”, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 24, 2024, at Alden's Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson, WI. He was born on November 8th, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Gustave and Evelyn Baumann.
He was a fifth-generation cobbler (shoe & leather repair), extremely knowledgeable and talented in his craft. Jim’s father first...
Freddie Mae Hill
Dec 24, 2024
Freddie Mae Hill, our beautiful angel, is now in her heavenly home rejoicing with her Dad, Mother, her daughter Shelly and many other family members. They have come together to say, welcome Freddie Mae, God has a special place for you in heaven.
Our angel, Freddie Mae, was born on a beautiful Fall day, September 8, 1939. She was the fourth...
Andrew Lawrence Somers, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Andrew Lawrence Somers Jr. “Andy” was born in Brooklyn, New York December 1,1936 and resided in Crown Heights until 1950. Andy is the son of the late Congressman Andrew Lawrence Somers Sr. who served from 1925 to 1949 and Ruth Edna (McCormick) Somers, a classically voice trained singer and pianist. He was raised in Brooklyn NY and Monterrey MA and...
Ralph "Butch" Schlicht
Dec 24, 2024
Madison – Ralph “Butch” Schlicht, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24th after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on November 16, 1942 in Madison WI to the late Karl “Kully Sr.” and Gladys (Freiseleben) Schlicht of Madison.
Butch graduated from Madison West High School in 1960. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison...
Jill M. Pankratz
Dec 23, 2024
Jill Marie Pankratz, age 52, passed away on December 22, 2024 in Madison, WI. She was born on May 11, 1972 in Green Bay, WI and was adopted by Dale and Gale Pankratz who brought her home on October 30, 1973.
Jill grew up in Berlin, Wisconsin taking frequent vacations to Florida with her family. She found passion in swimming, skating,...
Gretchen J. Walters
Dec 23, 2024
Stoughton—Gretchen J. Walters, age 83, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Louis and Maxine Fortman, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel A. Walters.
To carry on her memory are her children Rebecca J. Montague (Dean); Amy M. Baumann (James); and Michael D. Walters; her grandchildren Ryan M. Montague,...
Jacaqlyn "Jackie" J. Paradowski
Dec 22, 2024
Jacaqlyn (Jackie) Paradowski, 9/27/1960 – 12/22/2024
Jacaqlyn (Jackie) Paradowski, age 64, passed away peacefully 12/22/2024 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin after a two-year fight against cancer. She was born 9/27/1960 in Saint Francis, Wisconsin to the late Conrad Firkus and Shirley Firkus (Hart). Jackie grew-up and lived in the Saint Francis and Milwaukee area prior to moving to Madison in...
Scott S. Jameson
Dec 22, 2024
Scott Stuart Jameson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Gays Mills, WI, the son of Frank Jameson and Marion Pomeroy Jameson. Scott was married to Pamela Jameson on October 11, 1980.
Scott worked for many years as a mainframe computer programmer. He...
Larry "Tex" A. Torgeson
Dec 22, 2024
Larry “Tex” Allen Torgeson, aged 62, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Frostproof, Florida. Born on February 20, 1962, Tex spent most of his professional life at A&M Business Interiors until his retirement in 2021. He was a passionate fisherman, fulfilling his dream of fishing daily after moving to Florida. A lifelong Dallas Cowboys and horse racing enthusiast, Tex...
Adam James Hammis
Dec 22, 2024
Adam James Hammis, age 36, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, passed away in the late evening of Saturday, December 21, 2024, on the Winter Solstice. Always the brave warrior, Adam took flight alone while his parents were resting next to him.
Adam was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jim and Beth on June 19, 1988, Father’s Day of that year. The oldest of...
Eugene L. Marvin
Dec 22, 2024
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