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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.

Kenneth Moore

Kenneth Moore

May 6, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE-- Kenneth DeWayne Moore, Major(R), age 75, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away on May 6, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 7, 1945 in Muscatine, Iowa. He was raised and adopted by Harry and Mildred (Seward) Moore, his grandparents. He graduated from Louisa Muscatine HS in Letts, IA in 1963. He married Cynthia Rose Blaesing...

Jan Hyatt

Jan Hyatt

May 5, 2021

Jan Valerie (Hogoboom) Hyatt, 37, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was tragically taken on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 in Sun Prairie. Jan Valerie Hogoboom was born at Cherry Point Naval Hospital, North Carolina on June 27th, 1983 at 5:45 p.m. EST to Glen T. and Roberta (Perlmutter) Hogoboom. Jan lived in North Carolina where her father was stationed in the...

Clarence Sorensen

Clarence Sorensen

May 4, 2021

The Villages, FL / DeForest, WI

Clarence Bernard Sorensen (Barney), 95, of The Villages, FL, passed away at the Legacy Nursing Home in DeForest, WI on Tuesday, May 4 at 11:46am surrounded by his loving family.   Born on March 18, 1926 in Kenosha, WI to the late Theodore and Pearl (Anderson) Sorensen.

Immediately after high...

Christine Cookson

Christine Cookson

May 3, 2021

Madison – Christine Elizabeth Morrison Cookson, age 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on May 3, 2021, surrounded by family, and lovingly cared for by Agrace HospiceCare. Christine was a remarkable woman.  She touched many lives with her generous and positive spirit, charm, intelligence, and beautifully expressive nature.

Christine was born the third of nine...

Sheldon Schall

Sheldon Schall

May 3, 2021

Sheldon Harvey Schall, age 73, passed away with his family at his side on Monday, May 3, 2021. Sheldon was born on September 20, 1947 to the late Harvey and Doris (Esch) Schall in Shullsburg, WI and was the oldest of four children. From birth to college, Sheldon resided in 8 parsonages throughout Wisconsin due to his father's work...

Robert "Bobby" Sobek

Robert "Bobby" Sobek

May 3, 2021

Madison - Robert “Bobby” Dean Sobek, age 84, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, was called home to God on May 3, 2021.

Bob was born on June 7, 1936, in Muscoda, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (Pospichal) Sobek. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1954. In 1957, on a snowy January...

Betty Brudnicki

Betty Brudnicki

May 2, 2021

Stoughton- Betty June Brudnicki, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from the Skaalen Home.  She had a long and lustrous life in the banking world.  Betty is survived by her nephew, Terry (Barbara) Sheldon, and other nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and six siblings.  Rest in...

Anne Lobenstein

Anne Lobenstein

May 2, 2021

Anne Lobenstein, 58, died May 2, 2021, on her 34th wedding anniversary, with her family by her side, in Madison, Wisc.

Mrs. Lobenstein was born January 4th, 1963, in Milwaukee, WIsc., to Edward and Jean Jagodzinski.

She graduated from Hamilton High School in Milwaukee, Wisc., in 1981, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she...

Bette Nelson

Bette Nelson

May 2, 2021

Stoughton – Bette Lorraine Nelson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 2, 2021 at Stoughton Meadows.  Bette was born August 29, 1926 in Edgerton to the late John and Gunda (Larson) Jenson.  She married Arvid “Bud” Nelson on July 27, 1942.  Bette worked for 33 years for Dane County in clerical work, and in retirement worked at...

Brad Morter

Brad Morter

May 2, 2021

Brad Russell Morter, age 64, passed away on May 2, 2021 at home.  He was born on January 27, 1957, the son of Russell and Dolores (Foye) Morter.  Brad was one of six children.

Brad was born and raised in Lodi on the Morter Property Homestead (1846), overlooking Lake Wisconsin.  His parents instilled in Brad a strong...

Shirley Lazotte

Shirley Lazotte

May 2, 2021

On May 2, 2021, Shirley Ann LaZotte passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in her home in Stoughton, Wisconsin, where she lived for the last 50 years. Shirley was born on August 31, 1930, in the home of her maternal grandparents on their farm near Neillsville, Wisconsin. After graduating from Neillsville High School, Shirley married Glenn Joseph...

Linda Howe

Linda Howe

May 1, 2021

Linda L. Howe, age 69, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Saturday, May 1, 2021.  She was born in Dodgeville on January 10, 1952, the daughter of Laurel and Pearl Kast.  On May 12, 1973 Linda married James Howe.  Linda enjoyed spending time with her dogs, and attending stock car races with family and friends. ...

James Knothe

James Knothe

Apr 30, 2021

Naples, Florida-James Edward “Jim” Knothe, 93, passed awayon Friday, April 30, 2021 in Naples, FL. He was born on July 22, 1927 in La Crosse to the late Clemens and Helen Lucille (Dunn) Knothe.

After graduating from Aquinas High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corp serving until 1946. He was thrilled to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington...

Mary "Mae" Dunn

Mary "Mae" Dunn

Apr 27, 2021

Mary Margaret “Mae” Dunn, age 15, passed away peacefully in the hospital after a procedure on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  Mae, a true warrior, fought a fierce battle against Ewing’s sarcoma cancer for 14 months. Born on November 6, 2005, Mae was sweet, kind, and lovable from the very beginning.  Friendly and inclusive of everyone and anyone, Mae truly...

Duane Manthe

Duane Manthe

Apr 26, 2021

Duane W. Manthe, 81, died suddenly on April 26, 2021 at Manistique, Michigan. He was a retired brew master with Stroh Brewing Company. He is survived by his brother Roland (Lynn), sister Jean (Gerald) Pauli and sister- in- law Oki Manthe. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Irene Manthe and brother Lawrence “Larry”....

Mary Sweeney

Mary Sweeney

Apr 26, 2021

Mary Margaret Sweeney, age 71, of Madison, passed away on April 26, 2021 at Agrace Hospice.  She was born on June 28, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late John W. and M. Josephine Sweeney.    Mary attended Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped in Janesville and worked in food service at several Madison area restaurants.

Mary is...

Ruth Erickson

Ruth Erickson

Apr 25, 2021

Ruth E. Erickson, age 94, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Evansville Manor.  She was born in Edgerton in 1926, the daughter of Alfred and Emma Osterberg.  Ruth graduated from Edgerton High School in 1943.  On October 7, 1945 she married Sidney Erickson.  Ruth loved to cook and always had something special for family and friends.  She...

Helen Smith

Helen Smith

Apr 24, 2021

MADISON - Helen K. Smith died on April 24, 2021, at Agrace Hospice.  She was born July 19, 1924 to Reverend Lars and Amanda Nesvig in Stoughton, Wisconsin, and her life was imbued with pride in their heritage as Norwegian immigrants.  She graduated from Stoughton High School and received a B.S. in Home Economics from UW-Madison, finishing first in...

David Zoerb

David Zoerb

Apr 23, 2021

David Fredric Zoerb, 74, died suddenly on April 23, 2021 at UW Hospital following complications from heart surgery.

A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he grew up in Kiel, Wisconsin and never lost his love for the “small town in mass society.” He graduated from Wayland Academy High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Agricultural...

Evelyn Tetzlaff

Evelyn Tetzlaff

Apr 23, 2021

Evelyn “Evie” (Tomaselli) Tetzlaff, age 92, of Reedsburg/Baraboo passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, the 72nd anniversary to her loving husband, Byron A. Tetzlaff.  She was born to Angelo and Angelina (Brescia) Tomaselli on March 21, 1929.

Evelyn proudly worked for the State of Wisconsin in various capacities, the last of which was with the Dept....

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