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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.

Alan Ciochon

Alan Ciochon

Nov 17, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE—Alan W. Ciochon, age 53, passed away in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his daughters, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.  He was born on September 17, 1967 in Fort Dodge, IA to Chester “Chet” and Audrey (Nerland) Ciochon.  Alan was a graduate of both Clinton High School...

Jeff Winer

Jeff Winer

Nov 17, 2020

Madison - Jeff Winer passed away November 17, 2020 at UW Hospital from cancer complications at the age of 65. Jeff was loved by many and will be missed dearly. He lived every day to its fullest and never slowed down. He was a loving husband and father and a good friend to many.

Jeff married Susan...

James "Jim" Whitcomb

James "Jim" Whitcomb

Nov 17, 2020

Stoughton – James J. “Jim” Whitcomb, age 62, of Stoughton, sadly passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2020.  Jim was born in Madison on February 19, 1958 and was a graduate of LaFollette High School in 1976.

He married the love of his life Doreen Cooley on August 12, 1989.  They had two wonderful children together, Marsha...

Gale Vandeberg

Gale Vandeberg

Nov 16, 2020

Madison - Gale L. VandeBerg, age 100, a Univ. of Wis. Professor Emeritus and long-time UW administrator, died on November 16, 2020. He celebrated his 100 th birthday on November 10 th with family. The 4th of 5 children, he was born Nov. 10, 1920 in the farm home of his parents, Horace and Fern (Alton) VandeBerg, in the...

Karen Morris

Karen Morris

Nov 16, 2020

Karen L. Inman Morris, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, joined her beloved parents, Loretta and Donald in the afterlife on November 14, 2020. Karen was born on June 4, 1957 in Beech Grove, IN. She is survived by her sons Adam (Joanna) and Neil (Sheena) her sister Kay (Jim) Parks, her grandsons Theodore and Samuel, her nephew and nieces (James, Michelle,...

Gordon Rice

Gordon Rice

Nov 16, 2020

Madison – Gordon A. Rice, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home. On October 15, 1930, he was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard L and Marian (Randall) Rice. Gordon graduated from Beloit High School in 1948. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BA in 1952 and...

Edwin Addison

Edwin Addison

Nov 15, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE-Edwin Saville Addison III, 88 of Sun Prairie passed away November 15, 2020.  Edwin was born March 5, 1932 in Mishawaka Indiana.  On June 18, 1955 Edwin married his one and only love Jayne, who passed away earlier this year.

Ed received a B.S. in Architecture from Washington University in St. Lewis before acquiring his basic...

Dennis Van Beek

Dennis Van Beek

Nov 15, 2020

Van Beek, Dennis C.

Madison:  Dennis C. Van Beek passed away peacefully on November 15th due to complications from Parkinson's Disease at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Dennis was born the third of four children on August 21, 1931 in Holland, Minnesota to Gerritt and Mary (De Wilde) Van Beek. Dennis graduated from Pipestone High...

Dale Komplin

Dale Komplin

Nov 14, 2020

MADISON - Dale G. Komplin, age 51, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Dale was born December 8th, 1968 to Donald and Judith (Ruck) Komplin. He graduated from Madison West High School and went on to earn a degree from the UW-Madison in economics.

Dale enjoyed fishing, cooking, and watching Badger and...

Noah Hershkowitz

Noah Hershkowitz

Nov 13, 2020

Noah Hershkowitz, age 79, Irving Langmuir Professor Emeritus of Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died at UW Hospital on November 13, 2020.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a kind and generous mentor to generations of students.

Noah was born to Abraham and Sushie Hershkowitz on August 16, 1941 in the Williamsburg...

Jeanne Matson

Jeanne Matson

Nov 13, 2020

Stoughton - Jeanne L. Matson passed away on November 13, 2020, at Milestone Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born in Madison, WI on July 10, 1931. Jeanne attended Rockford College, was a co-founder of Matson & Associates, Inc. and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and Elizabeth Circle.

Survivors include her children, Gay L. (David) Huenink, Jane A....

Edward Newman

Edward Newman

Nov 13, 2020

We are sorry to announce that Ed Newman, of Oakwood Village in Madison, WI, passed away on November 13th after a short stay at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI.

Ed was born in Bayonne, NJ in 1924, the son of Joseph and Lena (Cook) Newman.  He met the love of his life, Thelma, when he was...

Robert Bird

Robert Bird

Nov 13, 2020

MADISON- Robert Byron Bird, age 96 passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.  He was born on February 5, 1924 in Bryan, Texas to the late Byron and Ethel Bird.  After serving in the Army as an officer in the 90 th Chemical Mortar Battalion during WWII, Bob dedicated his life to teaching, writing and research. ...

Lois Anderson

Lois Anderson

Nov 13, 2020

** UPDATED SERVICE INFO**

A graveside service for Lois will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Deerfield Lutheran Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life gathering will follow at the Savannah Park Pavilion on Liberty Road in Deerfield.

Deerfield- Lois Jeanette Anderson, age 90, of Deerfield WI,...

Donald Schwartz

Donald Schwartz

Nov 12, 2020

Donald W.  Schwartz, Jr., age 72 of Madison, passed away from a serious sepsis infection on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home.

He worked for Madison Gas and Electric and retired in 2000 after a long-dedicated career of 25 years.

Don enjoyed many trips to beautiful islands that he could dive and explore.  He...

Elaine Vick

Elaine Vick

Nov 12, 2020

Stoughton- Elaine Ruth Vick, days short of 95, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2020, in her apartment home, which she shared with her husband Homer Vick at Milestone Assisted Living in Stoughton, WI. Elaine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Elise Christine Betz Lippert and Walter Christopher Lippert on November 20, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved granddaughter, Christina Lynn Finley. She is...

Gloria Halverson

Gloria Halverson

Nov 12, 2020

Stoughton- Gloria May (nee Olson) Halverson passed away at Skaalen Home on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  Her family was able to be with her which brought them great joy.

Mom was born on May 9, 1930 in Stoughton to Orlando and Hazel (Ehle) Olson.  She went to a one room school in Utica through eighth grade and...

Joan Gilles

Joan Gilles

Nov 12, 2020

Madison- Gilles, Joan Margaret

From the moment we knew of her existence we loved her.

Joan Margaret Gilles, our beautiful baby girl, came into our arms Thursday, Nov.12th, 2020 at 5:19pm.

She had~

Her dad's ears

The softest, chunkiest cheeks

Cutest little Button nose

Sweetheart...

Eugene Voegeli

Eugene Voegeli

Nov 12, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Ralph Voegeli, 72 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee, WI.  Gene was born to Ralph and Inez Voegeli on Leap Day, February 29th, 1948.  A graduate of Albany High School in 1967, Gene took over the family farm after his father’s untimely passing and then farmed outside...

Jeanne Garnett

Jeanne Garnett

Nov 12, 2020

Jeanne Marie Swan Garnett, age 97, completed her life’s journey on Nov 12, 2020 in her home filled with the love of her family.  Jeanne was born on April 14, 1923 in Marion, Ohio to Alfred W. Swan and Eva Castner Swan.  She spent her early years in Greeley, Colorado before arriving in Madison at the age of...

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