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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.

Carrie Anderson

Carrie Anderson

Apr 19, 2020

Stoughton - Carrie Elizabeth Anderson, age 95, left this Earth on April 19, 2020.  She was born on June 15, 1924 in Nashville, the daughter of Samuel and Louise (Cleghorn) Underwood. She married Bruce Warren Anderson on April 10, 1948.  Carrie is survived by her children, Shirley (Jim) Klinkner and Bruce Anderson; her grandchildren, Jim (Donna) Klinkner, Kimberly (Vaughn...

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Apr 18, 2020

Thomas Johnson, age 74

Resident of Middleton, WI

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Meriter Hospital.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Romey and Pearl Hilger.  He is survived by his wife Kathleen Lauber; son Dustin Johnson; daughter, Cindy Lauber; granddaughter, Tianna Lauber; sisters, Fay Bomkamp and Judy...

Berek Haus

Berek Haus

Apr 16, 2020

BEREK (Ben) HAUS passed away at his home in Queens, New York on April 16, 2020.  He was born on February 12, 1940 to Jankel and Alta Haus at a time of momentous tragedy. World War II began on September 1, 1939 when the Nazis invaded Poland.  Although Alta was pregnant with Berek, they decided to flee from their...

Homer Howard

Homer Howard

Apr 16, 2020

Stoughton- Homer L. Howard passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020 at Skaalen Retirement Center in Stoughton, WI.  He was born in 1928 in Darlington, WI to Harry and Annie Howard.

He graduated from Darlington High School, the University of Wisconsin Platteville and received advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin Madison and Wayne State University.  He...

Dorothy Larson

Dorothy Larson

Apr 16, 2020

McFarland- Dorothy B. Larson, age 99, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in McFarland.  She was born in Cottage Grove on October 16, 1920, the daughter of August and Pauline Freund.  Dorothy graduated from Madison East High School.  On November 10, 1942 she married Ervin Larson.  Dorothy worked at Bulk Transport, Larson Self Service Station, and McFarland High...

Donna Wallace

Donna Wallace

Apr 16, 2020

Waunakee:  Donna Mae Wallace, age 75, passed away April 16, 2020.  She was born March 27, 1945 the daughter of Walter L. and Sarah O. (Halvorson) Wallace.  Donna grew up in Madison, living four blocks from the capital.  Donna graduated from Madison Central High School in 1963, and spent her 42 year career as a secretary at the UW-Madison....

Jon Heller

Jon Heller

Apr 16, 2020

Jon J. Heller, age 60, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2020.He was born on July 22, 1959 in Madison, WI, the son of George H. Sr. and June D. Heller.

After graduating from Sun Prairie High School, Jon went to work for his father at Heller’s Carbonics. He joined the Air Force and served from 1980...

Darlene Haerterich

Darlene Haerterich

Apr 15, 2020

Darlene M. “Sitter” Haerterich, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg. The daughter of Clarence Sr and Sena (Weihert) Lee, she was born on January 21, 1941, in Waterloo. She was raised on Ridge Road before moving with her family to Marshall where she graduated from Marshall High School in...

John Roberts

John Roberts

Apr 14, 2020

John Charles Roberts died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  John was born in Green Bay, WI, in 1931.  He moved to Madison in the mid-1940s.  He attended Edgewood Grade School and High School, graduating in 1949.

John worked in construction in the Madison area and as a forest service firefighter in Idaho before...

Mary Schaaf

Mary Schaaf

Apr 14, 2020

Lee’s Summit, MO – Mary J. Schaaf, nee Coryell, passed away April 14, 2020. Born in 1924 to Lewis and Nell (Huderle) Coryell, she attended public schools in Madison, WI, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Botany from the University of Wisconsin in 1946, where she was also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She was a...

Dr. Robert Christmann

Dr. Robert Christmann

Apr 14, 2020

Dr. Robert Christmann passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 14, 2020.  He was born on May 15, 1940 to Dr. George and Margaret Christmann in Valley Stream, New York. He graduated from Brooklyn Prep, Holy Cross College and New York Medical College.  Upon completion of his OB-GYN residency at Albany, NY Medical Center, he entered the United...

Davia Cohn

Davia Cohn

Apr 14, 2020

Davia Newmark Cohn, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She had been suffering from series of illnesses for several months. She was preceded in death by her husband Jontel (Yonty) Cohn on March 9, 2007, to whom she was married for 57 years.

She is survived by her 3 children, Marilyn (Mark Hogseth), Martin (Karen),...

Robert " Bob" Curtin

Robert " Bob" Curtin

Apr 14, 2020

Robert James Curtin passed away at the age of 90. He was born February 2, 1930, in Madison, the son of Robert and Marian (Daggett) Curtin. He was united in marriage to Marijo Lynaugh on December 11, 1965 in Madison.

To his grandchildren Cody, Erin, Jamison, Paige, and R.J. he gave his best.

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Robert (Bob) Niesen

Robert (Bob) Niesen

Apr 14, 2020

Robert J. “Bob” Niesen, age 83, of Waunakee/Ashton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, after a tough battle with cancer.  He was born on December 29, 1936, in Cross Plains, the son of William and Eva (Statz) Niesen.  As a young man, he served in the Army Reserves, worked at Bowar Feed Mill and Ed Statz Builders. ...

Robert (Bob) Pulvermacher

Robert (Bob) Pulvermacher

Apr 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” Pulvermacher, age 74, a resident of Waunakee since 1972 passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2020. He was born in Richland Center, WI on January 9, 1946 to the late Archie and Nellie Pulvermacher. He married Joanne (Jody Householder) on June 15, 1968 in Richland Center and they enjoyed 51 years of marriage together. Soon...

Julie Ziegler

Julie Ziegler

Apr 14, 2020

Sun Prairie - Julie Ann Ziegler, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Sun Prairie. She was born in Madison, on July 12, 1973, daughter of Gerald and Christine (McCoy) Ziegler. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1992.

Julie was a kind soul that enjoyed the simpler things...

Donald Savoy

Donald Savoy

Apr 14, 2020

LODI-Donald H. Savoy, age 80, passed away on April 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital.   Don was born on April 15, 1939 in Winona, MN, with his twin brother, Ronald to Alzer and Marie (nee: Nepper) Savoy.

Donald attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and graduated with a Master Degree in Biology/Science.  He taught science within the...

Althea Davidson

Althea Davidson

Apr 13, 2020

Althea passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.

She was born and grew up in Beaver Dam, WI. She attended Wayland Academy and Radcliffe College, the female coordinate institution for Harvard University where she earned her liberal arts degree.

She was wonderfully unique and very intelligent. She was inquisitive...

Terry "Bert" Smith

Terry "Bert" Smith

Apr 12, 2020

MADISON- Terry “Bert” Lynn Smith, 66, of Madison, passed away on April 12, 2020. He was born on December 21, 1953 in Portage, WI to Gordon and Ila (Boyd) Smith.

Bert served his country in the military for 27 years. He was an Army cook, a truck driver, and a factory worker.

Bert loved gardening,...

Joyce Weston

Joyce Weston

Apr 12, 2020

Joyce O’Leary Weston passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on December 10, 1927, daughter of Dorothy Jewell Galloway and Lee Andrew O’Leary in Fond du Lac, WI.  Her early childhood was spent in Lancaster, WI and when Joyce was 4, the family moved and settled in Marinette, WI.

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