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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.

Linda "Lin" Watson

Linda "Lin" Watson

Feb 3, 2021

Linda “Lin” L. Watson, age 77, of Madison, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born November 15, 1943, in Minneapolis, to Chester M. and Lora Lee (née Chase) Watson. Lin earned her Bachelor’s in journalism from the U of M – Minneapolis, and her Master’s in social work from UW Madison. She spent her...

Kenneth Arneson

Kenneth Arneson

Feb 3, 2021

Kenneth R. Arneson (known as Mr. A), 91, of Madison/Sun Prairie passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021 at Hyland Crossing Memory Care in Sun Prairie.

He was born on October 28, 1929 to Harold and Minnie (Milbrant) Arneson, Milton.

He was united in marriage to Janette McCoy on June 9, 1956 at the Methodist...

Teresa (Raimond) Brausen

Teresa (Raimond) Brausen

Feb 2, 2021

Teresa Mary (Raimond) Brausen, age 95, passed away due to complications from Covid 19 on February 2, 2021. She was born the 2nd daughter of Anthony Raimondo and Providenza (Manderino) Raimondo on April 11, 1925 in Madison.  She graduated from Central High School in Madison and supported the war efforts by working in a battery factory by day and...

Laura Schurman

Laura Schurman

Feb 2, 2021

Laura Lea Schurman (Thorson), 59, of Madison, WI beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and caring friend passed away peacefully at The Villa Middleton Village on Tuesday February 2, 2021.

Laura was born on March 13, 1961 in Minot North Dakota, to Alsie and William Thorson, and enjoyed the best bond with her siblings Alice, Bill, and Liz.

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Nancy Sprecher

Nancy Sprecher

Feb 2, 2021

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Nancy Joan (Nancy would want you to know it’s pronounced “Joe Ann”) Sprecher, 64, of Minneapolis Minnesota passed away at home on February 2, 2021.  She was born on tax day, April 15, 1956, Baraboo Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Leslie and Lilah (Homuth) Sprecher.

Nancy (a.k.a. “Nert”, a nickname...

Donald Mccarty

Donald Mccarty

Feb 1, 2021

Donald James McCarty, age 99, passed away on February 1, 2021, on the 125th anniversary of his father’s birth. He was born July 17, 1921, to James and Louise Golden McCarty in Sheshequin, Pennsylvania. Sheshequin was an idyllic place to grow up, according to Don, along the Susquehanna River and surrounded by hills. He attended the two-room Ulster School...

Richard Faust

Richard Faust

Jan 31, 2021

Madison - Dick Faust was born on June 26, 1951 in Sumner, Iowa to Bob and Dorothy Faust. He explored several majors during his (many) undergraduate years, spanning the arts and sciences, while also working for a university newspaper and participating in anti-war activism. He ultimately graduated from Upper Iowa University with degrees in chemistry and biology.

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Lueva Irvin

Lueva Irvin

Jan 30, 2021

Madison – Lueva Mae Irvin passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 78, after an extraordinary life filled with love, laughter and family. Lueva was born on March 2, 1942, to John and Opal Lientz, in Urbana, IL. She met the love of her life, Thomas Irvin, at age 16.  They were married four...

George "Randy" Fry

George "Randy" Fry

Jan 30, 2021

Marshall- George “Randy” Fry, 55, Scranton, PA, formerly of Marshall, WI, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2021. His wife of 13 years is the former Lynn Richardson.

Born in Madison, he was the son of Marge Cords Kerr and the late Ivan Fry. He was a 1983 graduate of D.C....

Margaret "Maggie" Werndli

Margaret "Maggie" Werndli

Jan 30, 2021

Margaret Kristine Werndli left this world unexpectedly on January 30, 2021. She was beloved by her close family and friends who will miss her greatly.

Maggie was born July 3, 1998 in Madison, WI.  She was funny, smart, caring, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved her friends and family very much. She was a...

Howard Schlueter

Howard Schlueter

Jan 29, 2021

Madison - Howard F. Schlueter passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on January 29, 2021 while wintering in Naples, Florida. He was born June 22, 1940, to Ferdinand and Elsie (Raatz) Schlueter in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Howard spent his childhood summers on Silver Lake in Wautoma in the cottage his father built. As a teenager, he was proud...

Judith "Judy" Mclean

Judith "Judy" Mclean

Jan 29, 2021

**DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE FUNERAL SERVICES OF JUDY MCLEAN HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2021**

MIDDLETON - Judith “Judy” Kay McLean, age 76, of Middleton passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, January 29, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 15, 1944...

Donald "Paul" Anderson

Donald "Paul" Anderson

Jan 29, 2021

Donald "Paul" Anderson died on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home in Waunakee. Paul was born on December 26, 1953 to Donald and Patricia (Goethel) Anderson at the Nouasseur U.S. Air Base near Casablanca in French Morocco where his father was flying planes for the U.S. Navy. He grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington on Whidbey Island where...

Marlene Hyer

Marlene Hyer

Jan 29, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE—Marlene A. Hyer, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.  She was born on February 1, 1935 in Tigerton, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Alvina (Hirt) Hoeft.

On July 1, 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert H. Hyer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tigerton.  He preceded her in death on...

Steven Hauge

Steven Hauge

Jan 28, 2021

Deerfield- Steven G. Hauge, age 65, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 on his family farm.  He was born in Stoughton on March 2, 1955, the son of George and Marian (Krueger) Hauge.  Steve grew up on the family farm and graduated from Deerfield High School.  He attended UW Whitewater.  Steve was dedicated to his family farm.  He...

Dr. The Hon. Ann Gordon-Walker

Dr. The Hon. Ann Gordon-Walker

Jan 27, 2021

MADISON-Dr. the Hon. Ann Gordon-Walker of Shorewood Hills passed away on January 27, 2021 at the age of 76.  She was born on February 27, 1944, in London, England, daughter of the Rt. Hon. Patrick (Baron Gordon-Walker, of Leyton in Essex) and Lady Audrey (neé Rudolf) Gordon-Walker.

As the tale is told, Ann was born...

Keith Russell

Keith Russell

Jan 26, 2021

Keith Russell, 70, of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away at home on January 26, 2021.

Keith was born June 27th, 1950 in the town of Portage, Wisconsin, the son of Marlis McLean and Arthur Russell. He graduated from Westfield High School in Virginia in 1968, earned a degree in Journalism with a minor in Business in...

Anne Irish

Anne Irish

Jan 26, 2021

Anne Vilas Irish died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at UW Hospital.  Anne died as she lived – with grace and a strong, steady will driven by concern and compassion for the people around her and the world in general.  All that knew her would agree that the world is a better place because of her.

As...

Mary Rowlette

Mary Rowlette

Jan 23, 2021

Middleton:  Mary Rowlette, age 74, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare  surrounded by her family. She was born December 30, 1946 in Chilton, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Helen Kolbe.

Mary grew up on her parent’s farm and enjoyed the community closeness she felt from growing up in a small town. She pursued...

Nancy Mcmahon

Nancy Mcmahon

Jan 23, 2021

SUN PRAIRIE-A force of nature, a teller of stories, champion of underdogs, a woman who cared.  Historian, genealogist, keeper of family secrets, seeker of justice.  Nancy Chase McMahon was born on September 11, 1938 to Theodore and Marcella Dolan Chase in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and left this world suddenly on January 23, 2021.  Nancy was the third of six...

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