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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.

Sarah Stoltman

Sarah Stoltman

Sep 28, 2020

Stoltman, Sarah “Sallie”

Madison - Our mom Sarah “Sallie” Stoltman passed on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Madison due to complications from Alzheimer’s dementia. She was just 5 days short of her 81st birthday. Mom died peacefully surrounded by family.  She was born in Patton, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1939 to Edward and Miriam (Whitehead)...

Grace Ann (Searight) Hitchcock

Grace Ann (Searight) Hitchcock

Sep 28, 2020

Grace Ann (Searight) Hitchcock, age 86, passed away at home on Monday September 28, 2020.  She was born February 1, 1934 in Winona, MN to David and Mary (Wojciechowski) Searight. Growing up along the banks of the Mississippi river, Grace spent her early years surrounded by the natural beauty of the bluffs and her loving relatives who openly embraced...

Jean Wigglesworth

Jean Wigglesworth

Sep 27, 2020

Wigglesworth, Jean H.

DANE – Jean H. Wigglesworth, aged 82, of Dane, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, in her family home in Dane.  She was born in Rockland, Maine on January 3, 1938 to Victor E. and Virginia (Rankin) Wilbur. After spending her childhood growing up along the coastal areas of Maine, she graduated in...

Mary Maher

Mary Maher

Sep 26, 2020

Mary L. Maher passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at The Villa at Middleton Village, at the age of 77.  She was born on October 23, 1942, in Albany, WI, the daughter of Lawrence and Katherine (Crotty) Maher.  She grew up on the family farm and attended  and graduated from Albany High School. After high school she...

Linda Fuelle

Linda Fuelle

Sep 26, 2020

Linda J. Fuelle, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI.  Linda was born on February 1, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to Michael and Mary Klem. She moved to Wisconsin in the early 1980’s.

Linda spent many years working at Herreman’s Supper Club in Sun Prairie alongside her second husband,...

Dorothy Huhn

Dorothy Huhn

Sep 26, 2020

Dorothy Ann Huhn, age 92, of Madison died on September 26, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. She was born on June 16, 1928 in Stanley, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Anna Bratz. Dorothy was raised in Stanley and graduated from Stanley High School. On June 20, 1953 she married Robert Huhn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the time of her...

Naomi Steele

Naomi Steele

Sep 25, 2020

Stoughton – Naomi H. (Linderud) Steele died in her home on Friday September 25, 2020.

She was born to Norris and Helen (Quam) Linderud on November 4, 1944.  Naomi is a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church and a graduate of Stoughton High School.  She was a Medical Transcriptionist for 30 years and has traveled to all...

Jeanne Demergian

Jeanne Demergian

Sep 25, 2020

Jeanne Demergian, nee Betty Jeanne Boeing, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2020 at her home in Middleton, after a lengthy illness bravely borne, with family at her side.

Jeanne was born on July 17, 1929 in Woodstock, Wisconsin, to Edgar and Alice (Ferguson) Boeing. She grew up on a farm in Richland County, where...

Marilyn Ary

Marilyn Ary

Sep 25, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE—Marilyn J. Ary (Hall) passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 57 after a short yet fierce battle with cancer.   She was born on December 12, 1962 in Madison to Albert and Beverly (Schlimgen) Hall.

Marilyn graduated from Robert M. LaFollette High School in 1981. August 7th, 1982, Marilyn married her high...

Marie O'Kroley

Marie O'Kroley

Sep 25, 2020

COLUMBUS— The world was blessed with the gift of Marie Pauline O’Kroley September 30th, 1938. She was born the 3rd child to Paul and Mary (O’Connell) Weisensel.  She was preceded in death by her brothers John and Giles, and she is survived by her sisters Jane O’Kroley and Margaret Schuster.  Marie married the love of her life David O'Kroley 62...

Patricia Moeser

Patricia Moeser

Sep 24, 2020

McFarland - Patti Moeser, 67, passed away suddenly on September 24 after persevering through various health-related challenges in recent years.  She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Sweeney, and mother, Delores Sweeney.  She is survived by her husband, Jim, of 42 years, her wonderful daughters Amanda Moeser of Bath, Maine and Amy (Andrew) Baker of Fitchburg, brothers...

Bruce Gors

Bruce Gors

Sep 23, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE—Bruce A. Gors, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home after a short battle with cancer.  Bruce was born on August 21, 1955 in Milwaukee.  He married Donna Moodie on January 9, 1976.

Bruce recently retired from his carpet cleaning business that he ran with his son Eric.  He was...

Harold Anderson

Harold Anderson

Sep 22, 2020

MADISON – Harold D. ("Andy") Anderson, 95, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1925 in Duluth, MN to Emil and Anna (Ohrstrom) Anderson.

Harold grew up in Duluth, MN and moved to Madison, WI near the beginning of World War II where he...

Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson

Sep 22, 2020

McFarland – Mary K. Thompson, age 93, passed on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at home.  She was born in 1927 in Stoughton, the daughter of Arthur and Jane (Gorman) Lacy.  She married in 1947 to Arnold Thompson and moved from the city to the farm life.  She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her children.  Mary is survived...

Vera Wilson

Vera Wilson

Sep 22, 2020

Madison - Vera Marie Wilson, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Attic Angels in Middleton. She was born on October 5, 1928, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She married Robert “Red” Wilson on September 9, 1950. Vera and Red were married for 64 years.

Vera was kind and thoughtful to all. She adored all of...

Peter Sears

Peter Sears

Sep 22, 2020

DUE  TO COVID CONCERNS IN DANE COUNTY, SERVICES FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Peter Dean Sears, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Agrace Hospice Memory Care in Fitchburg. He was born October 26, 1940 to Mrs. Catherine (Krantz) Sears in Mauston, WI, but spent his childhood in...

Daniel "Fireman Dan" Mathison

Daniel "Fireman Dan" Mathison

Sep 21, 2020

Daniel “Dan/Danny” Mathison, age 62, died peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2020 of natural causes. Also, affectionately know as “Fireman Dan”, Dan spent most of his time at his favorite place … State Street.

Dan was extremely outgoing and loved meeting new people … State Street was his favorite place to enjoy people watching. A...

Gary Redman

Gary Redman

Sep 21, 2020

MADISON -  Gary Arthur Redman, age 76, of Madison passed away on Monday, September 21, 2021.  He was born on March 1, 1944 in Berlin, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Lydia (Kloehn) Redman.  He married Patricia Kay on October 16, 1965 in Madison.

Gary obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business from Madison Business College.  He served...

Steven Olson

Steven Olson

Sep 21, 2020

MADISON - Steve “Ole” aka “O-train” Olson, age 68, died at his home on September 21, 2020 following a brief illness.

Steve was born during a blizzard in Wilmar, MN on February 19, 1952 to Luella and Randall Olson. At age 4 his family moved to Wauwatosa then relocated to Madison when he was 16. Steve was...

Joan Langdon

Joan Langdon

Sep 21, 2020

Madison - Joan Carol (Weavers) Langdon passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, with family at her side at Agrace Hospice Care.  Joan was the first child of Harvey and Lillian Weavers, born on April 12, 1928. Two brothers, Glenn and Mark followed. Her childhood years were spent in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Living along Lake Michigan instilled her great love...

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