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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 Lee

Kenneth Lee

Feb 18, 2021

On February 18, 2021, Ken Lee died in Madison, WI, from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Milly Whiteagle-Lee, his sons Sam and Noah, and grandson Malachi, as well as his sister Nancy (Gordon) and brother Ted (Deb).

Ken...

Tyler Jarrett

Tyler Jarrett

Feb 18, 2021

McFarland- Tyler C. Jarrett, age 28, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  He was born in Madison on April 12, 1992, the son of Michael and Jane (Bassler) Jarrett.  Tyler graduated from McFarland High School with the Class of 2010 and played football and most importantly, hockey. He worked for many years at Advanced Landscaping...

Kathryn O'Neill

Kathryn O'Neill

Feb 17, 2021

Kathryn P. O'Neill, age 77, of Middleton, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at UW Hospital February 17, 2021.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 53 years Patrick A. O'Neill and her four children Timothy P. O'Neill, Michael J. O'Neill, Shawn A. O’Neill, and Megan K. O'Neill Volker. She is also survived by...

Beth Affeldt

Beth Affeldt

Feb 16, 2021

Affeldt, Beth Morrison- Madison/Randolph/Webster--Beth Affeldt, 89, passed away on February 16, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Columbus, WI, the daughter of Judge Elton and Anna (Hinn) Morrison. At an early age, the family moved to Portage where she graduated from high school.  She attended the College of William and Mary for two...

Remington Viney

Remington Viney

Feb 16, 2021

Sun Prairie/Kimberly. Remington Kristine Viney, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was flying in the seat of an airplane surrounded by miles of breath-taking sky; doing what she loved. She was born March 14, 1994 at St. Mary’s in Madison, daughter to Kevin and Tia (Scanlon) Viney. Her accomplishments were many but her most memorable...

Marlys Myrland

Marlys Myrland

Feb 16, 2021

Marlys Jean (Molly) Myrland was born on August 19th, 1930 in Madison Wisconsin.  Raised by her mother and maternal grandmother, she learned determination, self-reliance and self-respect as a young girl.  She attended Madison West High School earning academic honors. Her driver’s license declared her to be five feet tall (but she rounded up).  Her diminutive stature belied an enormously...

John Annin

John Annin

Feb 16, 2021

Former Vilas County Board member John Annin of Land O’ Lakes has died at 82.

Annin served on the Vilas County Board in the mid-2000s, and was one of several outspoken board members who pushed for a full-time aquatic invasive species coordinator for the county. In November 2007 the board voted unanimously to fund that position full-time,...

Dale Heiman

Dale Heiman

Feb 15, 2021

Marshall

Dale M. Heiman, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1956 in Madison, son to Marvin and Arlene (Zickert) Heiman. Dale graduated from Marshall High School and was most proud of his service in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed watching Packer and Badger...

Abraham Bendorf

Abraham Bendorf

Feb 14, 2021

Abraham Mark Bendorf, age 20, of Madison unexpectedly passed away on 02/14/2021 at home.  He was born on 07/27/2000 in Madison, son of Mark Bendorf and Jennifer Bendorf (Groneng). Abraham graduated from West High School in 2019.  He was learning a trade through his father's painting business and planning on growing the business to include his siblings one day....

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Feb 14, 2021

Kathleen Johnson, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Born in England, the daughter of Mary and George Kent, she was united in marriage to Cecil Johnson in 1945.

Raised in a small village adjacent to Highclere Castle of "Downton Abby" fame, Kathleen was a true survivor. At the...

Jerome "Jerry" Kopp

Jerome "Jerry" Kopp

Feb 14, 2021

Jerry passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. He was born on October 28, 1956 to Donavan and Catherine (Ruppert) Kopp. Jerry graduated from Waunakee High School. He worked for Body Shop Supply for many years before health problems caused an early departure.

Jerry enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an avid sports fan, especially cheering...

Janice Young

Janice Young

Feb 14, 2021

Janice Elaine Young, 86, a resident of Kindred Hearts Memory Care, Cottage Grove, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Janice was born in Osborn Township, Outagamie County, WI on July 3, 1934. After graduating from Seymour HS, she went on to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Home Economics from UW Stout. In 1975, she...

Erin King

Erin King

Feb 14, 2021

Erin Elizabeth King, age 38, of Madison left this world on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1982 in Winfield, IL, daughter of Michael D. King and Linda L. King (nee: Skorczewski). Erin married Christopher Ryan Beck on June 22, 2013 in Madison. Together they had their wonderful son, Finn, who was the light...

Judy Zemke

Judy Zemke

Feb 13, 2021

Stoughton- Judy A. (Moen) Zemke, age 72, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Madison on February 21, 1948, the daughter of Orville and Marion Moen.  On October 4, 1968 Judy married James Zemke.  She is survived by her husband, James; sons, Scott (Sue) and Aaron (Renee); grandsons, Oliver and James (Tara),...

David Villa

David Villa

Feb 13, 2021

David Charles Villa, aged 66, died on February 13, 2021, after a long fight with cancer of the bile duct.

He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 13, 1954, to Federico Juan and Maria(née Yrene) Villa.  He graduated from Princeton University with a BA in Economics; for his thesis he wrote a case study of...

Mary Bernards

Mary Bernards

Feb 12, 2021

Mary Louise (Simon) Bernards, almost 94, of Waunakee, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 surrounded by family at Agrace Hospice Care.

Mary was born on March 18, 1927 in Madison, WI to Walter and E. Louise (Kopp) Simon. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Bernards on September 8, 1951.  In 1953, they...

Walter Pulvermacher

Walter Pulvermacher

Feb 12, 2021

Walter E Pulvermacher, so dearly loved and adored by his family and friends, passed peacefully to heaven to dance with his sweet wife Alice (Heinz) Pulvermacher who preceded him to heaven on June 4, 2017. They were married for 69 years.  Wally spent 95 years on this earth sharing his faith, love of family, strong work ethic, and value...

Nancee Trowbridge

Nancee Trowbridge

Feb 11, 2021

Sun Prairie – Nancee Lee Trowbridge, age 79, passed away on Thursday February 11, 2021.  She was born February 28, 1941 in Platteville, Wisconsin to the late Leland and Helen (Heathcote) Johnson.  Nancee graduated from UW Madison, and also graduated from Silver Lake College.  Nancee resided in other cities over the years like Greendale, Madison, Manitowoc and Sun Prairie...

John Dicristina

John Dicristina

Feb 11, 2021

Madison - John DiCristina, age 88, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2021, at Agrace Hospice Care, with family members by his side, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Madison on Sept. 7, 1932, the son of John and Catherine (née Spatola) DiCristina. John was the proud son of immigrant parents who came from Sicily...

Phillip Levy

Phillip Levy

Feb 11, 2021

MADISON - Phillip A. Levy, 78, of Maple Bluff, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 after a difficult struggle with metastatic cancer.  He was the first son born to Irving and Dorothy Levy (Barvin) on April 16, 1942 in La Crosse, WI.  Phillip graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1960 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in...

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