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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.

Madeline Jens

Madeline Jens

Aug 5, 2021

Jens, Madeline Laurane

Madison:  Madeline Laurane  Jens, beloved daughter to Patricia Jens and Richard Spivey, passed away late in the evening of August 5th, 2021 at 29 years of age.  Madeline was born and raised (attached at the hip to her brother Charlie) in Madison, Wisconsin, and most recently resided on the west side of Madison.

She...

Ted Krisher

Ted Krisher

Aug 5, 2021

MARSHALL/SUN PRAIRIE – Ted L. Krisher, age 73, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 05, 2021 at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Ted was born on September 25, 1947 to Clark and Pauline Krisher in Eagle River, WI. After graduating from McFarland High School in 1965, he went on to study at the General...

Marianne Walters

Marianne Walters

Aug 4, 2021

Marianne Walters (known to her friends as "Wally"), daughter of the late Julio and Stella Lonardi (née Zorzi) born on September 19, 1924 died August 4, 2021, at the age of 96. She is survived by her daughters, Valerie (Kathy), Diana Ferrante (Michael) and Charlene; as well as grandchildren Joseph, John and Catherine Ferrante, sister, Florence Schaal and many...

Lonnie Hoiberg

Lonnie Hoiberg

Aug 4, 2021

Lonnie Harold Hoiberg, 79, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 4th, 2021 at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, WI. He was born October 29th, 1941 in Madison, WI to Lester H. Hoiberg and LaVonne J. Gerth. After graduation, Lonnie joined the Navy and was onboard the USS Guadalcanal in 1966 when the Gemini X astronauts...

Edith "Ede" Ziesch

Edith "Ede" Ziesch

Aug 3, 2021

Sun Prairie- Edith Elaine (Degner) Ziesch, age 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Legacy of DeForest Memory Care.  She was born on April 18, 1935, the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Byington) Degner.  Ede grew up on the family farm in Wonewoc.  She graduated from Wonewoc High School.  On July...

Stanley Mabie

Stanley Mabie

Aug 3, 2021

Stoughton- Stanley A. Mabie, age 68, died on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  He was born in Beloit on September 30, 1952, the son of Leslie and Jeanette Mabie.  Stan was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School.  He farmed alongside his father for many years with corn, cows, beans and tobacco.  Later Stan moved into the grain...

Marillyn Syftestad

Marillyn Syftestad

Aug 2, 2021

Marillyn (Weiner) Syftestad, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Paul B. Syftestad. They raised three daughters in Columbus, WI and there the family was quite active in the St. Jerome Parish.

Marillyn was well-known for her baking and cooking skills, showcasing them in...

Richard Daniel Brigham

Richard Daniel Brigham

Aug 2, 2021

Richard Daniel “Dan” Brigham, born May 22,1940 in Kansas City Mo. to Mary Louise Blacker and Richard Stewart Brigham, passed away Monday Aug. 2 in Madison Wis. after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Father Dan graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.A. in classics and an M.A. in medieval history before receiving his...

Amy Zion

Amy Zion

Aug 1, 2021

Madison - Amy Lynn Zion found peace on August 1, 2021 after a long illness. She was born on June 3, 1965 to Paul Zion and Ann Brennan Zion. She enjoyed a happy childhood in Greendale, Wisconsin, and was an involved resident of Madison beginning in 1986.

Amy had a long career at Humana in sales, a...

Shirley Somerville

Shirley Somerville

Jul 31, 2021

WAUNAKEE--Shirley Kay Somerville, age 85, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Madison on May 18, 1936, to the late Hugo and Eliza (Williamson) Schantz. She grew up on a farm east of Waunakee on River Road.

She attended the Ella Wheeler Wilcox grade school named...

Beatrice Dewey

Beatrice Dewey

Jul 31, 2021

MADISON – Beatrice Frisby Dewey of Madison, WI passed away at Agrace Hospice on Saturday, July 31st.  She was born on August 8, 1936, in Rochester, NY to Floyd and Dorothy Frisby. She was predeceased by her daughter Rev. Elizabeth and her sister Jean. She is survived by her husband Gene Dewey; her daughter Janet (Jeffrey) of Kanata, Ontario,...

Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson

Jul 30, 2021

Christine Johnson died on Friday July 30, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1956. Christine was employed at the State of Wisconsin for a number of years. A private graveside service was held at Sunset Memory Gardens in Madison.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q

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Janet Allwardt

Janet Allwardt

Jul 30, 2021

McFarland- Janet Ann Allwardt, age 89, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Skaalen Assisted Living in Stoughton, Wisconsin.  She was born on November 5, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred E. and Josephine Virginia (Rebuck) Karlmann.  Raised in Milwaukee, she graduated from Washington High School in 1948.  In 1951, she married Lawrence Emil Allwardt in Elm Grove,...

Judy Peschel

Judy Peschel

Jul 30, 2021

TOWN OF WATERLOO-- Judy Edna (Weihert) Peschel passed away July 30, 2021 of pancreatic cancer at home surrounded by loved ones.

Judy was an amazing, private, independent, and strong woman. She wrote and prepared her own obituary.

Judy was born August 23, 1944 in Reeseville, WI to George and Zelma (Lafler) Weihert.

She...

Wayne Kinos

Wayne Kinos

Jul 29, 2021

Wayne D. Kinos, loving son, brother, and friend earned his angel wings July 29, 2021. Wayne was born May 3, 1947 in Racine, WI to Vaco Kinos and Emilee Catherine Stiber Kinos. He grew up in Racine and attended UW-Madison, earning a BA in philosophy.

Wayne loved nature, animals, art, music (especially attending Madison music festivals), and...

Karin "Kari" Elsner

Karin "Kari" Elsner

Jul 29, 2021

Stoughton - Karin, "Kari" Kathleen Elsner, age 56, passed away on July 29, 2021, ending her battle with Down Syndrome related dementia.

Kari was born on September 10, 1964, the daughter of  Robert and Betty (Schneider) Elsner. She is survived by her mother, Betty, her siblings Tammy (Doug)Van Fossen, Randy, Tracy (Richard)Warner and her foster brother, Ron...

Amarjeet Karwal

Amarjeet Karwal

Jul 29, 2021

Amarjeet Kaur Karwal, age 67, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Agrace Hospice. She was born on June 3, 1954, in Katani Kalan, the daughter of Kishan Chand and Maya Devi Toriwal.

Her early life was spent in Katani Kalan, dist. Ludhiana, India. She married the love of her life, Sahib Singh Karwal on July...

Joshua "Josh" Niedfeldt

Joshua "Josh" Niedfeldt

Jul 29, 2021

Stoughton - Josh Niedfeldt, 32, of Stoughton, WI passed away early on July 29th, 2021, at home. He was born on March 10th, 1989, in Janesville growing up in Fort Atkinson.   He was the son of Tammy and Terry Niedfeldt. He was a graduate of Lakeside Lutheran High School and earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of...

Janet Schmock

Janet Schmock

Jul 28, 2021

Janet Schmock, age 94, beloved wife, precious mother, and devoted friend, passed away into her Heavenly Father’s loving arms on July 28, 2021. She was at peace in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Janet (nicknamed “Girlie” as a child) was born on Feb. 28, 1927, to her loving parents, Ellen and Erling Punswick, who emigrated...

Dona Childs

Dona Childs

Jul 28, 2021

Madison – Dona Jean Childs, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, on February 14, 1930, the daughter of Carl and Bessie (Cook) Anderson. Dona was united in marriage to Donald James Childs on June 3, 1957. After marriage, Dona ended her career at General Motors...

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