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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.

William "Bill" Schiel

William "Bill" Schiel

Dec 11, 2021

Madison/Fitchburg

William “Bill” H. Schiel, age 68, passed away peacefully from cancer at Agrace HospiceCare, on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Bill was born on June 4, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son to Adam and Mickie (Shanks) Schiel. Raised in Fond du Lac, he graduated from Goodrich High School and continued his education at UW-Madison...

Alexander "Alex" Linden

Alexander "Alex" Linden

Dec 11, 2021

MONONA -  Alex Linden, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021at his home. He was born in Madison, WI on November 14, 1985, and was raised from birth by his adoptive parents, Nick Linden, and Celia Lamper-Linden. Alex graduated from McFarland High School and the Dane County Transitional School. He also attended Madison College and the...

Donald Parker

Donald Parker

Dec 11, 2021

Donald W. Parker, 72, transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Don was born in Grafton, North Dakota to Wesley and Dorothy (Siewert) Parker. He grew up in Drayton, completed his education there, and then entered the Marines. He returned to Drayton for a short time and then traveled the U.S. opening retail stores for Shoe...

Thomas Misco Sr.

Thomas Misco Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

Wrapped in the arms of his loving wife, Thomas John Misco, Sr. moved into the cosmos on December 11, 2021.  Tom was born in Green Bay, WI on August 6, 1950. He spent his childhood running around his family’s farmland, playing in the river, ice skating, and “picking pickles” with his cousins. He was also a world-class altar boy....

Bryan Peth

Bryan Peth

Dec 11, 2021

Bryan G. Peth passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Bryan was born February 19, 1944 to Leonard and Delores Peth in Milwaukee.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leonard, and sisters Dolly, and Lois (Lee) Schultz.

Bryan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Roseann Peth, Stoughton.  His son, Norman Peth...

Donald Skeels

Donald Skeels

Dec 10, 2021

Donald J. Skeels (age 73) of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed away on December 10th with his family at his side.

Don was born on August 24, 1948 to Donald and Marion Skeels of Adrian, Michigan. He was joined by two brothers, Mark and Matt. Don was a competitive swimmer in high school and college. He also studied Landscape...

Carol Bakken

Carol Bakken

Dec 10, 2021

Carol Ann Bakken, 76 of Oregon passed away on December 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s hospital ICU from Covid.

She was born May 5, 1945 in Milwaukee, daughter of Ralph Mindham and Clara Brown-Leigh.

She married Roger J. Bakken on November 12, 1966. She worked for Dane County for 37 years.  Her favorite thing to do...

Kenneth Meier

Kenneth Meier

Dec 10, 2021

Dane:  Kenneth J. Meier, born June 12, 1931, peacefully departed this life on Friday, December 10, 2021. Kenneth (Kenny) the son of the late Hugo and Helen (Hellenbrand) Meier was born in Waunakee.

In his early childhood the Meier family moved from Waunakee to what was the family farm in Dane. It is here where Kenny shared his love of farming with his...

Virginia "Jane" Triggs

Virginia "Jane" Triggs

Dec 9, 2021

Cottage Grove - Virginia “Jane” (Fillhouer) Triggs, age 76, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, after a brief illness.

Jane (Fillhouer) Triggs was born on July 15, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Victoria (Peck) Fillhouer. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1963. Jane’s sweet and generous nature was a gift to all who knew her. She freely gave her heart, trust,...

Mary (Koulouris) Margetis

Mary (Koulouris) Margetis

Dec 9, 2021

Mary K. Margetis (Koulouris) was born October 22, 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  As a young child she moved to Basta, Arcadia where her mother and father (Georgia Lambrakopoulos and Nicholas Koulouris) were born and raised.  When war was looming in Europe, they moved back to St. Paul permanently in 1936.

After completing high school, Mary took...

Sandra "Sandy" Hansen

Sandra "Sandy" Hansen

Dec 9, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Hansen ,age 79,of Waunakee, died on Thur. Dec 9, 2021 at a Madison hospital. Sandy was born in Madison on July 21, 1942 to Alfred and Vera (Schunk) Hansen. She was employed at Oscar Mayer as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She enjoyed knitting and getting together with the Red Hatters.

Sandy is survived by...

Laurie Jones Fox

Laurie Jones Fox

Dec 9, 2021

Madison:  Laurie Margery Jones Fox passed away peacefully Thursday December 9, one week before her 93rd birthday.  She was born December 16, 1928 to David C. Jones and Rachel Latimer Jones Stimson in Glendive, Montana.  A 1946 graduate of Portage HS, she also attended the UW Madison.    She greatly enjoyed her many years of retail work at Moseleys and...

Karen Stein

Karen Stein

Dec 9, 2021

Karen Lynn Stein, age 84, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away Thursday 12/09/21.

Karen Stein was born in Milwaukee, WI to Lillian and Alfred Sessler.  She spent her early years in Milwaukee and later moved to Madison, WI where she spent most of the rest of her life.  She graduated from Madison West High School in 1955.  Karen...

Russell Fleming

Russell Fleming

Dec 9, 2021

Russell R. Fleming died on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Russell was born December 3, 1926, in Rock Island, Illinois to Russell V. Fleming and Marguerite Laedeke. He attended St. Bernard’s grade school and Madison East High School until enlisting the U.S. Navy in 1943. He graduated from the Naval Air Technical Training Center in...

William Erickson

William Erickson

Dec 8, 2021

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, William (Bill) John Erickson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 after a brief illness.  Bill was born to Maynard W. Erickson and Leona (Rosenfeldt) Erickson on August 14, 1942 in Marshfield, Wisconsin.  He received his education in Loyal graduating from Loyal High School in 1960 and two years later from Madison...

Harold " Harry" Ripp

Harold " Harry" Ripp

Dec 8, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE Harold W. (Harry) Ripp, 74, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with CMML leukemia that was difficult but never dampened his warm spirit and infectious smile.

Harry was born January 28, 1947, in Madison, WI to Peter L. and Marcella (Dahmen)...

Brad Robinson

Brad Robinson

Dec 8, 2021

Brad G. Robinson, age 67, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born January 21, 1954, in Tucson, Arizona.

Brad joined the Marine Corps in 1971. He met the love of his life at the age of 10 and they were married for 48 years.

Brad was a foster parent to 17...

Jennifer Felton

Jennifer Felton

Dec 8, 2021

Middleton: Jennifer L. Felton, age 49, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, following a courageous fight succumbed to cancer at Meriter Hospital.

Jennifer was born in Madison to Drs. Kenneth W. (Lone Rock) and Susan A. (Simonson; Ft. Atkinson) Reagles.  She graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in New York and attended Syracuse University and many art institutes. She...

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

Dec 8, 2021

Madison – Richard Charles Miller, age 75, passed away on December 8th, 2021, at UW Hospital surrounded by his loving family, after complications following open heart surgery.

Richard was born on November 16, 1946 in Boone, Iowa to Robert R. and Christine L. (Bryan) Miller.  He grew up in West Allis, WI.  He graduated from UW-Milwaukee with...

Roger Ames

Roger Ames

Dec 8, 2021

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