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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.
Thomas E. Buchhauser
Jun 21, 2024
Thomas E. Buchhauser died in Madison on June 21, 2024, after a long illness.
Tom is survived by his loving husband John (Jack) Ely, and his cousin Jean McCarragher.
Tom was born in Chicago on October 11, 1939, to Roy Andrew Buchhauser and Bessie (Evans) Buchhauser. Although he was an only child, he grew up two houses away from four cousins who...
William C. Miller
Jun 21, 2024
William (Bill) C. Miller, age 76, born on January 20, 1948 -June 21, 2024 in Middleton WI.
William (Bill) C. Miller passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024 at Middleton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation from dementia and other complications.
Bill was born on January 20, 1948 to Harold and Eileen (Henthorn) Miller in Richland Center, WI. Bill grew up there and graduated...
Kathleen T. "Kathy" Shelton
Jun 21, 2024
We are not sure where she got all of her energy, but everyday with her youthful spirit our Mom supported what she truly loved: her family, education, and her faith.
Kathleen (Kathy) Thurston was born in Chicago on July 29, 1944, to John Edward and Catherine (Angsten) Thurston. Their family grew to include her younger brother, Thomas (Tom).
Kathy’s family moved to...
Frances E. McKenzie
Jun 21, 2024
On June 21, 2024 Frances E. McKenzie, loving mother of five children, passed away at the age of 93. She was born in 1931 to Owen and Agatha (Dederich) Wilcox. Frances was a lifelong resident of Madison, attended Central High School, and married David G. McKenzie in 1949. He later died in 1973.
Frances worked many years at Poole's Supper Club...
Erma Kessler
Jun 20, 2024
Sun Prairie- Erma Kessler, age 93, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Oak Park Skilled Nursing.
A private graveside service will be held in Kroghville Cemetery.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff of Oak Park and Agrace HospiceCare Inc. for their care and compassion.
Please share your memories of Erma by posting in her Guestbook.
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Dennis A. Rynes
Jun 19, 2024
Dennis Albert Rynes, 92, of Madison passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Ingleside Manor, Mount Horeb, WI. He was born on March 28, 1932 in Hillsboro, the son of Albert and Lucy (Haney) Rynes. He married Shirley Guitzkow on Nov. 14, 1953 in Dubuque IA.
Dennis enlisted in the Army at age 17 and was stationed in Japan...
Barbara A. Williams
Jun 18, 2024
Lone Rock- Barbara “Barb” A. Williams, 77, of Lone Rock, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Barb was born on January 25, 1947 in Monroe, the daughter of Clarence and Beatrice (Paulson) Widmer.
Barb graduated from Madison East High School in 1965 and proudly worked for the State of Wisconsin most of her adult life. Barb was a fervent...
David Arthur Caulum
Jun 17, 2024
David Caulum, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2024 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. Born on April 20, 1944, he was the beloved son of Wayne and Crescence Caulum and the grandson of Elsie and Raymond Daniels. He was a lifelong resident of Madison with a winter residence in Fort Myers.
David graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School...
Robert Edward Draeger
Jun 17, 2024
Robert Edward Draeger passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 17th, 2024, due to complications following shoulder surgery in March.
Bob was born in Antigo, WI on February 28, 1936 (exactly one year before his wife was born in the same hospital!) to Carmen and Edward Draeger. He and his older sister Bonnie and younger brother Jim grew up in...
David William Tweet
Jun 16, 2024
Stoughton- David William Tweet 72, passed away on June 16th after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancer on June 1st. It was an incredible shock to all who loved David.
David was born in Hudson WI on 4-27-52 to Dr. Peter A. Tweet and LaVerne E. Tweet. He joined his older siblings Tonita and Gary. David's childhood was...
Franklynn D. Peterson
Jun 16, 2024
Franklynn “Frank” Don Peterson passed away on June 16, 2024 in Adams, WI.
Frank was a longtime resident of Madison, WI with his beloved wife, Judi K-Turkel, who passed away on February 7, 2024. Frank and Judi shared five children: Joseph Kesselman of Arlington, MA; Jeffrey (Shelley) Kesselman of West Lafayette, IN; Alicia (Tom) Peterson of Stony Brook, NY; David (Sarah)...
Frances Louise Nahabedian
Jun 16, 2024
Fran's service will be live-streamed. Please find the link below to register.
Frances Louise (Fetherston) Nahabedian passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Il on March 22, 1953, to Francis T. and Catherine O. (nee Smith) Fetherston.
Frances worked a varied career path starting as a travel agent in Madison WI, then in Minneapolis, MN leading to...
Steven "Steve" B. Liegel
Jun 16, 2024
Steven “Steve” B Liegel, age 59 of Sun Prairie passed away on Sunday June 16, 2024 in Madison, WI. He was born on April 4, 1965 in Reedsburg to (the late) Richard and Sandra Liegel. Steve married Deanna Dushek on November 27, 1999 at the United Methodist Church with the reception at Angell Park Pavilion in Sun Prairie. They have...
Sarah "Sally" Jennings
Jun 15, 2024
Sarah L Jennings, age 86, died on Saturday, June 15, 2024, after a brief illness, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 29, 1938 to Louis and Emma (Key) Sieggen. She was united in marriage to James (Jim) Jennings on August 15, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Peter “Pete” Breunig
Jun 14, 2024
Peter “Pete” Ewald Breunig, 86, of Waunakee, passed peacefully the morning of June 14, 2024. He was born May 17, 1938 to Ewald and Bernita(Bonnie Neumaier) Breunig of Roxbury, WI. He attended grade school at St. Norbert’s in Roxbury and graduated from Sauk City High School in 1957. On June 28, 1960, Pete married Dorothy Agnes Kaltenberg of Waunakee, WI.
Pete...
Frank Emspak
Jun 14, 2024
Frank Emspak passed away on June 14, 2024.
Memorial service will be held at Olbrich Gardens on July 1, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.
Nigel John Humphries
Jun 13, 2024
Nigel was born to Emily Sophia May and Gilbert Humphries in Axminster, Devon, England. After attending Colyton Grammar School Nigel studied at the University of Bath and entered an apprenticeship with the British Aircraft Corporation at Filton, Bristol, embarking on a career in aerospace. He worked on many civil and military projects, most notably Concorde, the supersonic airliner. Nigel married...
Janet Mary Beckerjeck
Jun 13, 2024
Janet Mary (Hellenbrand) Beckerjeck, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Waunakee.
She was born on January 16, 1939, to Frank X. and Margaret G. (Clemens) Hellenbrand.
Janet grew up on the family farm in Waunakee. She loved life on the farm and would often talk about it, even in her later years. After...
Luisa C. Prey
Jun 12, 2024
Luisa Clementina (Casati) Prey, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was born in Milan, Italy, on June 26, 1927, the daughter of Carlo and Anna (Lemma) Casati. She lived in Milan until she was 20 years old and shared many stories of her family’s experiences during World War II with family and...
Murugan Kollengode
Jun 11, 2024
Murugan Kollengode, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 11. He was born on July 4, 1944, in Vattekkad, Kerala, India, to Velayudha Tharakan and Chinnammu Amma.
Murugan was a brilliant mathematician and communicator who understood 8 languages and had a “steel trap” for a memory. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Kerala,...
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