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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.

Susan Labarro

Susan Labarro

Aug 30, 2020

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3325 E. Washington Ave.

Madison (608) 249-6666

Cheri Krisher

Cheri Krisher

Aug 29, 2020

MARSHALL/SUN PRAIRIE – Cheryl “Cheri” Krisher, age 70, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.  Cheri was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in September 1998 and fought with the spirit and attitude she was known for.  After being a 20-year survivor, in January 2019, Cheri was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer.  Once again she...

Cher Steiner

Cher Steiner

Aug 28, 2020

Written by her husband Arthur Schuna.

Cher Steiner lost her battle with dementia on August 28, 2020. She was born September 18, 1951 to Charles Steiner and Beulah Lorraine Hess Steiner.  She lost her mother to a brain tumor at age 8 (2/18/1960). Cher graduated from Poynette High School in 1969 and learned to be a dental...

Judith Froseth

Judith Froseth

Aug 28, 2020

Judith Ann (Ziegler) Froseth, age 84, passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 28, 2020.

She was born on September 28, 1935 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Steven and Helen (Moriarty) Ziegler.  Upon the death of her parents, she was adopted by Helena Moriarty and lovingly cared for by Helena and Hazel...

Cheri Werner

Cheri Werner

Aug 28, 2020

Madison - Cheri Werner passed away peacefully with her mother by her side on Friday, August 28, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.  She was 61.  Cheri was born on September 9, 1958 to Virginia (Bladorn) and Joseph Balsamo in Madison, Wisconsin.  She began high school at Madison Memorial and completed her high school career in Milwaukee...

Lois Gunderson

Lois Gunderson

Aug 27, 2020

Madison- Lois E. Gunderson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 14, 1936, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the daughter of Rodney and Elinore (Postel) Kennedy. Lois married Elroy Gunderson on August 24, 1957.

She went to St. Raphael Grade School and Edgewood High School. It...

Martin Freck

Martin Freck

Aug 27, 2020

Stoughton - Martin “Marty” Freck was born on July 20th, 1944, to Martin and Dorothy Freck. He was their “only.” He grew up in Madison and graduated from West High School. He attended the UW on what became a 10 year plan. After his first year, he decided to sow a few oats. He ventured out west, cowboy-ing on...

Joan Helfrich

Joan Helfrich

Aug 26, 2020

Joan Elizabeth (Kosterman) Helfrich died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 70 from complications of pancreatic cancer. Joan was born on July 20, 1950 in Racine, WI. She graduated from WM. Horlick High School and attended UW-Parkside where she met her husband, Mark. They were married on January 20, 1973 and moved to Madison later that...

Verl Miller

Verl Miller

Aug 26, 2020

Madison – Verl I. Miller, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on March 23, 1925, the daughter of Oliver and Fay (Bonnell) Dailey. Verl is survived by her daughter, Linda Anderson; a brother, Lynn (Carol) Dailey; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in...

Frederick Zingsheim

Frederick Zingsheim

Aug 26, 2020

Madison- Frederick G. Zingsheim SMSgt (ret), doting husband and loving father, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home in Madison. He was born on January 14, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Fred and Mary (Jeszka) Zingsheim.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Teasdale) Zingsheim; his children, Scott Zingsheim,...

Michael Hetzel

Michael Hetzel

Aug 24, 2020

Michael R. Hetzel, age 81, passed away on August 24, 2020 joining his wife, Millicent Hetzel, in eternal life. He was born on September 23, 1938, the son of Laurence and Elnora (Emer) Hetzel of Plain, Wisconsin.  He married Millicent Juneau on June 2, 1962, and she entered into rest on January 24, 1976 after a brave battle with...

Edwin "Starky" Starczewski

Edwin "Starky" Starczewski

Aug 24, 2020

Born on November 7, 1928 in Gary, Indiana, Ed passed away on August 24, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin.  He is survived by his sister Judith (James) Mostello, his children, Leslie, Russ, Paul (Deb), and Mark, his step-children, Jera (Rob) Sturgell and Steven (Lisa) Schade, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and good friend, Mary Hofstra.  He was preceded...

Kelly Clifton Sr.

Kelly Clifton Sr.

Aug 24, 2020

Madison - Kelly Hardenbrook Clifton Sr, age 93, died peacefully on Monday, August 24th, 2020, at Capitol Lakes Memory Care in Madison, WI. He was born in Spokane, WA, July 22, 1927 to John and Nora (Toole). He is preceded in death by 5 elder siblings and his wife. He is survived by his sons, Kelly Jr (‘57), William...

Roger Housner

Roger Housner

Aug 23, 2020

Following respiratory complications, Roger Housner passed away peacefully at the age of 73, with his three sons (Ryan, Chad and Ross) and significant other (Kay Hansen) by his side at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Born to Arlene and Virgil Housner on February 24, 1947 at Richland Center Hospital, Roger spent the majority of his life in...

Nancy Buckwalter

Nancy Buckwalter

Aug 23, 2020

Nancy L. Buckwalter, age 68, of Madison, died peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020, in the presence of her wife Sue Hughes and their daughter Kati Buckwalter-Hughes. Nancy lived her life to the fullest and will be remembered for her warm smile and her ever-present sense of humor. Nancy will be deeply missed by her wife Sue and their incredible...

Richard "Rick" Treadwell

Richard "Rick" Treadwell

Aug 22, 2020

Richard “Rick” Charles Treadwell, age 61, of Waunakee passed away Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 from complications of COVID-19 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Rick was born October 11th, 1958 to Charles and Delores Treadwell. He attended Sun Prairie High School through his junior year and graduated from Homestead Senior High School in 1976.  He went on to earn...

Sabrina Frey

Sabrina Frey

Aug 22, 2020

Madison - Sabrina Frey, passed away at 47 years old in the early hours of August 22 after a courageous 7-year battle with ocular melanoma. Sabrina is survived by her four sons, Max (21), Beckett (18), Warner (15), and Harper (13), her former husband and dear friend Mark, her loving father and mother, Terry Hoover and Patricia Porter Taylor,...

Clarence Dahmen

Clarence Dahmen

Aug 21, 2020

Clarence C. Dahmen, age 86, passed away at home on August 21st, 2020.  He was born on February 26, 1934 in Middleton, WI, the son of Martin and Josephine (Maly) Dahmen.  He graduated from Middleton High School in 1952.  He served in the US Navy from 1955 - 1957.  He married Doris Kopp on November 22, 1956 in Waunakee, WI.  He...

Aidan Sweet

Aidan Sweet

Aug 21, 2020

(MADISON) Aidan James Mabale Sweet passed away in his home on August 21, 2020 at the age of 17.

Aidan is survived by his parents; James and Margaret; his sister, Alexandra; and various extended family members in Charlotte, North Carolina and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Aidan was born in Miami, Florida on April 16,...

Edward Pertzborn

Edward Pertzborn

Aug 20, 2020

Edward Julius Pertzborn died on August 20, 2020. Ed was born December 21, 1943 to Roman and Margaret Pertzborn in Waunakee, Wisconsin, where he graduated high school before serving in the Army National Guard for 4 years. It was during this time that he met and married the love of his life, Bonnie, in 1967.

He went...

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