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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.

Beverly Degroot

Beverly Degroot

Mar 29, 2021

Stoughton - Beverly Ann DeGroot passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021.  She was born in Green Bay, WI on August 17, 1934 to Louis and Mabel (Belongie) Picard.  She graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1953.  On May 22, 1954, she married the love of her life, Robert DeGroot.  They were happily married for 60...

Ivy Edelman

Ivy Edelman

Mar 29, 2021

Dr. Ivy Dreizin Edelman died on March 29, 2021 at Agrace Hospice. The cause of death was metastatic breast cancer.

Ivy was born in Newark New Jersey on January 25, 1948 to David and Estelle Dreizin.  She attended Wellesley College, graduating in 1970. She is survived by her younger siblings: Jane and Charles.

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Russell Rutlin

Russell Rutlin

Mar 29, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE—Russell “Russ” F. Rutlin, age 83, passed away at home on Monday, March 29, 2021 with his family by his side.   He was born on March 11, 1938 to Ferdinand and Margaret (Sellnow) Rutlin.

Russ was a huge Wisconsin sports fan.  He loved to watch the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and his...

Steven Crosby

Steven Crosby

Mar 29, 2021

Steven R Crosby, age 62, passed away surrounded by his wife and two sons at UW Hospital on March 29, 2021. Steve was born on May 22, 1958 in Madison, WI to Catherine Brabender. He attended Sauk Prairie High School and continued his education, starting out in electronics before earning his license as a Master Plumber in Restricted Sewer,...

Harland Dangle

Harland Dangle

Mar 26, 2021

Harland Clarence Dangle, age 100, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away on March 26, 2021 at Attic Angel Place in Middleton, WI.

Harland was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence W. Dangle and Louise E. (Brand) Dangle, later of Shorewood, Wisconsin. Harland married Oma Catherine Ponton of Hammond, Indiana in 1953 and raised two...

Dale Beckett

Dale Beckett

Mar 25, 2021

Madison, WI- Dale Lawrence Beckett, age 74, of Madison, WI, passed away on March 25th, 2021 from a brief illness with a very aggressive cancer. He was born in Madison on October 2, 1946 to parents Ralph Beckett and Dorothy (Emery) Beckett.

Dale was a true Madisonian. He went to Central High School. After his...

John Rheaume

John Rheaume

Mar 24, 2021

John Julian Rheaume, 73, died Wednesday, March 24,2021 at home. He was born January 25, 1948 in Rhinelander, Wis. to Phyllis Lindsay Rheaume and Raymond Joseph Rheaume.

His wife of 43 years, Katherine Ritchie (Purnell) Rheaume and sons Anton Joseph and Timothy Andrew (Natalie) Rheaume have lost a husband and father who could make up several esoteric...

Lois Binder

Lois Binder

Mar 24, 2021

Lois Binder passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 in Madison, WI.  She was born on April 6, 1930, the fourth child of James W. Savage and Ethel E. Savage (Burroughs) in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was the youngest of four children with two older brothers, Robert (Vaida) and James (Kay), and sister, Varie (Joseph Miano). As part of the generation who experienced...

Marie Kampen

Marie Kampen

Mar 24, 2021

MADISON – Marie Huckaby Kampen passed away on March 24, 2021 at Oakwood Village University Woods. She was born on August 12, 1925, the daughter of William James and Ada Poland Huckaby of Bienville, Louisiana.

Marie graduated from Arcadia High School, Arcadia, LA and attended Meadows Draughon Business College, Shreveport, LA. On March 7, 1945, she was...

John "Jack" Mandt

John "Jack" Mandt

Mar 24, 2021

Deerfield – John “Jack” C. Mandt, age 88, passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after battling an acute illness. He was born June 20, 1932 in Middleton, to the late Wilhelm (Rudy) Mandt and Helen (Niebuhr) Mandt.  Jack graduated from Deerfield High School in 1950.  In 1952 he joined the Marine Corps and was stationed...

Soua Lee

Soua Lee

Mar 23, 2021

Honoring Soua Lee

Saturday | April 10 7:00am-8:00am: Noj Tshais Breakfast 8:00am-1:00pm: Kev Cai Dab Qhuas Ritual 1:00-2:00pm: Noj Sus Lunch 2:00pm-6:00pm: Open Viewing 6:00pm-8:00pm: Noj Hmo Dinner 8:00-9:00pm: Cov Xeeb Nxtwv Hais Lus Tribute & Soua’s Life Story 10:00pm Closing

Sunday | April 11 7:00am-8:00am: Noj Tshais Breakfast 8:00am-11:00pm: Kev Cai Dab Qhuas Ritual...

Daniel Kirchstein

Daniel Kirchstein

Mar 22, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved Daniel Warren Kirchstein, 42 of Mount Horeb, WI. He joined our Heavenly Father on March 22nd, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his family. “Danny” as we called him, was born on August 21, 1978, to James Kirchstein and Nancy Kirchstein in Madison, WI.

Danny grew up...

Delvin "Del" Mittlesteadt

Delvin "Del" Mittlesteadt

Mar 22, 2021

Delvin (Del) R. Mittlesteadt, age 88, of Waunakee, passed away on March 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Del was born on December 7, 1932, the son of Edward and Augusta (Kalinske) Mittlesteadt.

Del grew up on the family farm outside Montello, Wisconsin and graduated from Montello High School in 1950. Del served in the...

Ronald Krogstad

Ronald Krogstad

Mar 22, 2021

Ron Krogstad, age 66, died peacefully surrounded by family, Mar. 22, 2021, in Madison. Beloved husband and best friend of Karen (Talasek). Loving father of Amy and Andrew (Courtney), and adoring grandfather to Calvin and Parker. He will also be missed by his cocker spaniel, Wilson. He was born on October 20, 1954 in Fond Du Lac, to Roland...

Percy Gyland

Percy Gyland

Mar 21, 2021

Stoughton -It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Percy Obert Gyland, 91, of Stoughton on Sunday, March 21, 2021.  He was born in Deerfield, WI on June 18, 1929, the ninth of ten siblings. On June 15, 1951 he married the love of his life, Ardis Hestnes. They had two children, Craig (Ellen) Gyland and...

Sandra Ramsden

Sandra Ramsden

Mar 21, 2021

Sandra K. Ramsden of the Town of Westport, WI passed on to eternal life with her Creator on Sunday, March 21, 2021 while under hospice care, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Sandy, the beloved daughter of Fern and Gerald Arneson, was born February 9th, 1947 in Richland Center, WI.  She graduated in 1965 from Dodgeville High School...

Joseph "Joe" Shirk

Joseph "Joe" Shirk

Mar 21, 2021

Milwaukee- Joseph Robert Shirk, age 22, of Milwaukee passed away on Sunday March, 21st, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 4th, 1998 in New Hampshire, the son of Karen Beth Collins and John Shirk.

Joe graduated from Dodgeland High School in 2017. He went on to attend UW Milwaukee studying architecture.  Joe used his...

Harrison Lauhon

Harrison Lauhon

Mar 20, 2021

Harrison Clark Lauhon of Austin, Texas, was born on May 22, 1996, and died unexpectedly on March 20, 2021.

He is survived by his loving parents Heidi and Chuck Lauhon of Madison and his treasured sister, Samantha (Aaron Stern) Lauhon of Milwaukee.  Harry is also survived by his adoring grandparents Ronald and Nancy Lauhon and by his...

Douglas Waddell

Douglas Waddell

Mar 20, 2021

Douglas Loren Waddell, 88, passed away March 20, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 8, 1932, in the town of York to Lester and Florence (Deppe) Waddell.   He graduated from Marshall High School in 1950.  He farmed until his retirement on the family farm in the town of York.  He married the love...

Dolores Acker

Dolores Acker

Mar 19, 2021

WAUNAKEE-Dolores G. (Hilgendorf) Acker died on March 19, 2021.  She was born at home on January 22, 1927, in Cross Plains as the first child of Carl and Catherine Hilgendorf.  Dolores attended St. Francis Elementary School and graduated from Middleton High School.

On October 11, 1947, she married Henry Acker, Jr.  They raised seven children, Barbara (Steve)...

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