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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.

Darrel Alberts

Darrel Alberts

Jul 20, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE-Darrel Alberts, age 79, was called to heaven on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  He was born on August 18, 1941, in Britton, SD the son of Joe and Violet (Leuning) Alberts and lived most of his life in Dell Rapids.  Darrel graduated from Trent High School.  Shortly after, he joined the Army Reserves.  He started a job in...

Richard Pfahler

Richard Pfahler

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Allen Pfahler, “Dick”, age 74, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Monday, July 19, 2021. Dick was born in Madison, WI on March 11, 1947 to the late Donald and Mae Pfahler. His early life was spent in Beaver Dam Wisconsin. His family moved to Madison when he was in 7th grade. He married the love...

Joan Reinholtz

Joan Reinholtz

Jul 19, 2021

Madison – Joan Marie Hooper Reinholtz, age 88, passed away on July 19, 2021, peacefully with her good friend Carol Peterson by her side at Agrace.  Joan was born on March 16, 1933 to loving parents John “Jack” and Agnes (Mell) Hooper in Palmyra WI, growing up there on the family farm.  She married Stanley Reinholtz October 15, 1955. ...

Terrill "Terry" Stewart

Terrill "Terry" Stewart

Jul 19, 2021

Stewart, Terrill P. “Terry”

Madison:  Terrill P. “Terry” Stewart, age 89, died July 19, 2021.  Terry was born in Belleville Wisconsin on September 14, 1931, the son of Roy L. and Mabel L. Stewart.  He graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1949 and from UW La Crosse in 1957 and was employed at the Aeronautical Chart &...

Bonnie Livesey

Bonnie Livesey

Jul 18, 2021

Bonnie Marie Livesey, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

She was pre-deceased by her loving and devoted husband, John P. Livesey; her parents, Thomas Charles Clements and Annabelle (Peck) Clements; her brother, Thomas James Clements; her sister, Sue Ann Krueger; and by her granddaughter, Erica Fleming.

Bonnie was...

John Asleson

John Asleson

Jul 18, 2021

STOUGHTON - John E. Asleson, age 80, passed away on Sunday July 18, 2021, at Oregon Manor.  He was born June 26, 1941, at Stoughton Hospital, the son of the late Obert T. and Karen (Olson) Asleson.  He married Wanda Ann Fessenden on July 1, 1961, at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton.

In high school, John had...

Ellen Roberts

Ellen Roberts

Jul 18, 2021

Madison – Ellen Dean (Rabenhorst) Roberts (nee Busse), passed away on July 18th, 2021, in Madison, following a brief illness. She was born on July 20th, 1932, in Birchwood, WI to farmers Lee and Grace Busse.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her elder sister, Marjorie Robotka, of Birchwood; her first husband, Paul William Rabenhorst;...

Lois Rossmiller

Lois Rossmiller

Jul 17, 2021

Lois C. Rossmiller (nee: Koch) passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 94.  She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Richard; sons Dan (Sally), Stuart (Polly Panosh), and David (Wendy); and grandchildren Claire (Ciel), Leo, Sophia, Julia, and Lydia.   Further survived by other relatives and friends.

A visitation for Lois will...

Donna Dorn

Donna Dorn

Jul 17, 2021

Waunakee – Donna G. Dorn passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on July 17, 2021.  Donna was born on December 25, 1935, in Richland Center, WI to Gordon and Edna Smith.  She married Al Dorn on Sept. 6, 1952.  They purchased the family farm and continued to operate it for their lifetime together.  She was a lifelong...

Joanne Sprecher

Joanne Sprecher

Jul 17, 2021

Madison – Joanne (Stevenson) Sprecher, age 76, passed away on July 17, 2021, at Sienna Meadows in Oregon, Wisconsin, after a long struggle with early-onset vascular dementia.

She was born on July 7, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of Kenneth and Agnes (Ulvestad) Stevenson. The youngest of four children, Joanne grew up on the farm...

Henry Acker, Jr.

Henry Acker, Jr.

Jul 17, 2021

Waunakee--Henry A. Acker, Jr. died Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He was born at home on August 23, 1924 to Henry and Veronica Acker. On October 11, 1947 he married Dolores Hilgendorf. They have seven children: Barbara (Steve) Parrell, Tom (Mary) Acker, Linda (Kent) Adler, Sue (Ken) Ripp, Mary (Loran) Schulz, Judy (Jim) Weitzel and Jenny (David Naumann)...

Sharon Griesbach

Sharon Griesbach

Jul 16, 2021

Sharon Ann Griesbach, age 80, of Madison, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 16th, 2021. She was born on November 30th, 1940 in Madison, WI to Eola (Strick) and Ferdinand Wipperfurth. Sharon married, Thomas Hellenbrand and they had six children.  She worked as a bookkeeper in the family business, Mobile Glass, until 1992.

On May...

Mary Hansen

Mary Hansen

Jul 14, 2021

Born on May 26, 1934, in Madison, WI, to Edmond Hansen and Elizabeth (Fox) Hansen, Mary Elizabeth Hansen was destined to live a life that concentrated on helping and loving others more than herself.  She was a life-long resident of the Madison area. Mary died on July 14, 2021, at Alden Estates of Jefferson, WI, after a long-term illness....

Matthew "Matt" O'Kroley

Matthew "Matt" O'Kroley

Jul 14, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE—Matthew E. O’Kroley, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  Matt was born on September 28, 1983 in Madison to Larry and Diane O’Kroley.  He graduated from Madison East High School, Class of 2002.  He married Brenda ParPart on May 14, 2011 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison.

Matt dedicated many years of...

Nicholas Bongiovann

Nicholas Bongiovann

Jul 14, 2021

Services will be held at a later date.

Mary Ann "Mae" Wipperfurth

Mary Ann "Mae" Wipperfurth

Jul 13, 2021

Mary Ann “Mae” Wipperfurth, age 97, passed away at home surrounded by family, on July 13, 2021. Mae was born in Marxville, WI on April 26, 1924, to Louis and Theresa (Meinholz) Meier.

Mae married Robert J. Wipperfurth on September 26, 1946, after his return from serving in the Pacific during WWII. They settled in Waunakee, where...

Lillian Bakke

Lillian Bakke

Jul 13, 2021

WAUNAKEE--Lillian Bakke, 99, died on Tues July 13, 2021 at the Waunakee manor Health Care Center. She was born on May 18, 1922 to Alfred and Marie (Iverson) Dahle.

Survivors include her children; Randa (Frederick) Armbruster, Mary (William) Woods and her son, Niles; 2 grandchildren; Robert (Jessica) and Jay (Faith); 3 great-grandchildren; Ellie, Ian and Connor. She...

Sally Gaard

Sally Gaard

Jul 12, 2021

MADISON – Sally J. Gaard passed away at her home on July 12, 2021, at the age of 79, after a hard-fought battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born on June 25, 1942, in Chippewa Falls, WI,  the daughter of Glen and Ethel Brunstad.  Sally and her five siblings grew up on the family dairy farm and attended the...

Gloria Johnson

Gloria Johnson

Jul 12, 2021

MADISON—Gloria J. Johnson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021.  She was born on December 3, 1943 in Madison to Arthur and Lorraine (Taylor) Sabroff.  She married Roger Johnson on March 18, 1978.

Gloria was an extremely gifted crafter.  She had a photographic memory, and taking a look at a piece she loved, she...

Nicholas Spang Iv

Nicholas Spang Iv

Jul 12, 2021

Nicholas John Spang IV, age 73 of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021.   He was born on Tuesday, October 21, 1947 in Appleton, WI, the son of Nicholas John III and Leta Spang along with his twin sister Nanetta.

Nicholas graduated from UW River Falls with a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science.   After...

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