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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.
Mrs. Sonaben Tribhovanbhai Patel
Jul 11, 2024
Mrs. Sonaben Tribhovanbhai Patel passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at age 90.
Prayers will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, WI.
We welcome you to share your memories here on Sonaben’s Tribute Wall.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Cress Center
6021 University Ave. Madison
(608) 238-8406
Paul Mark Hole
Jul 10, 2024
Stoughton- Paul Mark Hole, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Meriter Hospital due to complications of end stage renal failure. He was born in LaCrosse on August 31, 1958, the son of Richard and Mary Hole.
Paul grew up in Deerfield and attended Deerfield high school. He worked and traveled until he met the love of...
Waltraud "Emy" Gartzke
Jul 9, 2024
Waltraud Emilie Dorothee (“Emy”) Gartzke, born Koenig and later known as Denker, died July 9, 2024, after 95 years of travels and adventures. Her journeys began on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, in Hannover, Germany, when she was born to Dorothe “Dora” Koenig. She claimed that being born on an Easter Sunday gave her the ability to talk with animals,...
Veryl Kruse Andre
Jul 9, 2024
Known at different parts of her life as Veryl Ann, Vicki, Veryl, or Andre, Veryl Kruse Andre was born in Minneapolis in 1930 to Walter Kruse and Gloria Hazel (Anderson) Kruse. Veryl was a star student at McKinley Elementary and then Patrick Henry High School, serving as co-valedictorian with two friends and giving a speech entitled, "We Bake Our Cakes."...
Connie Lynn Haas
Jul 9, 2024
Sun Prairie: Connie Haas, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. She was born July 9, 1952, in Prairie du Chien, WI, to the late Edward (Roger) and Edna (Braudt) Carl. She married Daniel Haas on August 24, 1974, in Prairie du Chien, WI. Connie worked for...
Mary M. Rath
Jul 9, 2024
Madison – Mary Margaret (McKeon) Rath “Mickey”, age 90, of Madison died peacefully at Attic Angel Place on July 9, 2024, from complications of dementia/Alzheimer’s. Mickey was born on March 24, 1934, in Rapid City, SD to H.V. and Margaret (Hyde) McKeon.
She attended the University of South Dakota where she was crowned Miss Dakota and met the love of her...
Ann Marie Kiehl
Jul 8, 2024
Ann Marie Kiehl was born June 22, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Betty and John Carroll. Ann was the oldest of three children and grew up with her sister Jean, brother Mike and their father John. Ann’s mother Betty died when Ann was three and John raised the kids finding work in Cincinnati and New York and help from...
Agneta Louise Sarinske
Jul 8, 2024
Agneta Louise Sarinske finally put down her keyboard and pen on July 8th, 2024. She bravely fought cancer three times, in 2018, 2022 and finally, in 2024. She was 78 years old and just 37 days away from her 79th birthday. She passed away at home, in her longtime Madison home, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born to Sig-Britt and...
Clifford J. Frey
Jul 8, 2024
Clifford J. Frey Dec 3, 1930 – July 8, 2024 Waunakee Wi
Cliff Frey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8th at the age of 93. His departure leaves a void in our hearts that words cannot fill, but his legacy of wisdom, compassion, and generosity will continue to inspire us all. While we...
Robert James Benzing
Jul 8, 2024
Sun Prairie – Robert “Bob” J. Benzing, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born July 10, 1960, in Hartford to Francis and Annetta (Schmitz) Benzing.
Bob was a skilled carpenter who valued perfectionism in his work. He always had a vision when it came to dreaming up the next house...
Dorothy J. Nelson
Jul 8, 2024
Dorothy J. Nelson, age 99, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Louise (Thorson) Gladen. Dorothy is the last of 9 sisters and 4 brothers to pass away.
Dorothy married Jack Nelson on May 3, 1947. Jack and Dorothy enjoyed family, camping, travelling, dancing, and bowling....
Harry "Bernie" Maroney II
Jul 7, 2024
Harry Bernard (Bernie) Maroney II, age 86, a 69 year resident of Madison, WI and Sun City, AZ, passed away on July 7, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI with family by his side. Bernie is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Scott Maroney (1970) and his wife Carol Schultz Maroney (2013).
Bernie was born on August 23,1937...
Norman James Gerber
Jul 7, 2024
Stoughton- Norman James Gerber, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Blue Mounds township on August 25, 1930, the son of Helena (Butteris) and Rudolph Gerber.
Norm served his country in the US Army Combat Engineers in Korea where he was severely injured. Upon returning home, he...
Thomas John Ryan III
Jul 6, 2024
Thomas John Ryan III passed away July 6th, 2024. Tom was born December 18th, 1946 to Thomas II and Rosemary Ryan. He devoted his life to God, family and teaching/accounting career. He was an enthusiastic sports fan and loved all things Badgers, Brewers, Packers and Buck’s. As a true Irishman, he was a skilled storyteller. Whether he was reading books...
Thomas R. Fisher
Jul 6, 2024
Thomas R. Fisher, age 93, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born June 24, 1931, in Beaver Dam, WI to Kenneth and Frieda (Bohl) Fisher. He attended Beaver Dam High School, Wayland Jr. College and graduated in 1953 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He moved to Milwaukee and was employed...
Stephen A. Brausen
Jul 5, 2024
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Stephen “Steve” Anthony Brausen, age 72, of Summerville, SC passed away on July 5th, 2024. He was born in Madison, WI and was the eldest son of the late John and Teresa Brausen. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Loretta (nee Anderer), his siblings Suzanne Brausen of New Orleans, LA; Mary Brausen of Minneapolis, MN; James...
Phyllis Marie Moore
Jul 5, 2024
After a short battle with cancer, Phyllis Marie (Anderson) Moore passed away peacefully, at home, July 5, 2024, with her husband, Pete, and her sister, Ginny, by her side. Phyllis was born on April 21, 1954, in Hillsboro, WI, the daughter of Ellery and Marguerite (Stanek) Anderson. She grew up on the family farm near Mt. Tabor, WI. She loved...
Kyee Young Koh
Jul 3, 2024
Kyee Young Koh, 77, passed away in Madison, Wisconsin on July 3, 2024, from pulmonary fibrosis, with his cherished family by his side. Mercifully, his last few hours on this earth were calm and peaceful.
Kyee was born on June 20, 1947, in Seoul, Korea, to Chang Sup Koh, a physician, and Bok Soon Kim, a schoolteacher. He was an only...
Mary Joan Kaminski
Jul 2, 2024
Mary Joan Kaminski was born on September 8, 1948 in Green Bay Wisconsin, as the first child of Carl Kaminski and Joan (Schwalbach) Kaminski. Her family lived in several places in Eastern Wisconsin. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1966 and studied for a semester at the University of Wisconsin, Steven’s Point.
Mary Joan moved to Madison and began...
James "Jim" King Ruhly
Jul 2, 2024
James “Jim” King Ruhly passed away on July 2, 2024 in Madison, WI, surrounded by his loving wife Carol, sons David and Christopher (Topher), and his grandson Sean. Shortly before he passed he was able to see and speak with granddaughter Shea, grandson Jace, and daughters in law Amanda and Lori. Jim was surrounded by love and support in his...
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