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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.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Johnson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Johnson

Feb 4, 2020

WAUNAKEE—Jacqueline A. (Zindars) Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.  Jackie was born in Oconomowoc, WI on February 1, 1929 to Elmer and Orabelle Zindars. The family later moved to Madison where she attended area schools and graduated from Central High. She had a genuine interest in people and made friends wherever...

Geraldine Schultz

Geraldine Schultz

Feb 3, 2020

Sun Prairie

Geraldine E. “Gerrie” Schultz, age 77, passed away after a brief illness, peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 3, 2020, in Madison. She was born on March 17, 1942, in Waunakee, the daughter of Albert and Lucille (Leidig) Maerz. Gerrie was united in marriage to Darrell Schultz at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison,...

Ruth Quam

Ruth Quam

Feb 3, 2020

WAUNAKEE- On Sunday February 3nd, 2020 Ruth Ann Quam (McGinley) (Jankowski), age 83, of Waunakee, got her wings.  She was born in Clayton Township in Crawford County, the 5th of six children, to Michael and Grace (McCormick) McGinley and was raised in Rolling Ground.  Ruth married Loren A. Quam in 1977 having previously been married to Walter S. Jankowski...

Norman Granvold

Norman Granvold

Feb 3, 2020

Stoughton - Norman C. Granvold, Age 80, passed away on February 3, 2020 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, Wisconsin.  He was born on July 13, 1939 in Plentywood, Montana the son of Olaf and Mable Granvold.   He graduated from Plentywood High school and then served in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves. He later attended college at Concordia University in...

Stuart Woolley

Stuart Woolley

Feb 2, 2020

MIDDLETON/WAUNAKEE-Stuart Walker Woolley, age 85, passed away on Feb. 2, 2020 at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  He was born on June 9, 1934 in Oswego, Illinois, the son of Newton and Winifred Woolley.

Stuart graduated from Iowa State College with a B.S. in Animal Science. He was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He...

Arlene Mack

Arlene Mack

Feb 2, 2020

Madison- Arlene F Mack, Age 94 passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020 at Oakwood Prairie Ridge, Madison, Wisconsin.  She was born on September 18, 1925 in East Bristol, Wisconsin.  The daughter of Herbert J, and Dora A (Getzinger) Miller. She was united in marriage to William G Mack on May 23, 1945, until his death October 24, 1985....

Arved "Archie" Siebert

Arved "Archie" Siebert

Feb 2, 2020

McFarland- Arved “Archie” Siebert, age 71, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Archie was born on July 14, 1948 in International Falls, MN, the son of Bernard and Mary (Plichta) Siebert.  He married Marie Shatas on October 19, 1985.  Archie enjoyed his ’56 Chevy, listening to Country Western music and sharing good times...

Janice Baldwin

Janice Baldwin

Feb 2, 2020

Janice Murphy Baldwin, nee Marjorie Janice Murphy, born in Bridgeport CT on July 16, 1926, died in Middleton, WI on February 2, 2020. She was an attorney for the Wisconsin State Legislative Council, a nonpartisan legal office providing legal guidance to legislators and assistance in developing laws. She was particularly proud of having helped draft Wisconsin’s 1984 marital property...

Rose Call

Rose Call

Feb 1, 2020

MADISON- Rose M. Call, 80, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Mary’s Care Center. Rose was born on April 28, 1939 in Madison to Earl and Helen (Ackerman) Leland.

Rose went to school at Madison Central High School, followed by Madison Business College.

Rose had a lengthy career as a...

Wayne Fosdal

Wayne Fosdal

Jan 31, 2020

Stoughton/Cambridge – Wayne Oliver Fosdal, age 81 passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on August 3, 1938, in Cambridge, Wisconsin, the son of Oliver and Olive (Otteson) Fosdal.  On October 11, 1969, Wayne was united in marriage to Gloria Fosdal in Stoughton.  Wayne worked for Uniroyal...

Lyman "Hawk" Hawkinson

Lyman "Hawk" Hawkinson

Jan 31, 2020

STOUGHTON-Our Lord took a good man, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather peacefully to heaven today. Lyman Hawkinson “Hawk” passed away at age 89 on January 31, 2020.

Lyman was born on August 20, 1930. He grew up on a farm outside of Stoughton WI where his parents, Lyman and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson raised...

Matthew Grgurich

Matthew Grgurich

Jan 31, 2020

Matthew Frances Grgurich, age 53, passed away on January 31st, 2020 after a long struggle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure. He was born January 28th, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Carol Grgurich.

Matt moved with his family to Madison, Wisconsin in 1973 and was typically seen behind his Atari screen, playing D &...

Dustin "Dusty" Helt

Dustin "Dusty" Helt

Jan 31, 2020

DANE/MARTINSVILLE-Dustin James Helt, age 33, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in his home. He was born on January 9, 1987 to Jim and Linda (Laufenberg) Helt in Madison. He graduated from Sauk Prairie High School and went on to work with his parents, brother, Eric, and cousin, Ben Falkenstein on the family farm. Dusty most enjoyed working...

Jill Ariew

Jill Ariew

Jan 31, 2020

No local services will be held.

John Schoenemann

John Schoenemann

Jan 30, 2020

John Alfred Schoenemann passed away in Madison on January 30, 2020. Born in Milwaukee County on July 26, 1923, he was the son of John H. and Elizabeth (Smith) Schoenemann. His first school was a one-room school in rural Milwaukee County. A graduate of Milwaukee’s Bay View High School, John worked in his father’s greenhouse vegetable growing business before...

Louise Witt

Louise Witt

Jan 30, 2020

Louise F. Witt passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Agrace Hospice facility in Fitchburg. Born August 8th, 1922 to Walter W. and Laura (Watts) Twidwell at Plymouth - McDonough County, Illinois. She was preceded in death by David H. Witt, her husband of sixty-four years, her parents and two brothers, Harold and Teddy. She is survived by...

Patricia Mccormick

Patricia Mccormick

Jan 29, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Cecilia (Theisen) McCormick passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 94. She looked lovely with her full head of tightly curled naturally brown hair, small traces of white framing the sides. As the priest prepared to read the Last Rites, he put his hand on Pat’s head. Pat perked up and said...

Pao Vang

Pao Vang

Jan 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Pao Kue Vang. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Darrell Blank

Darrell Blank

Jan 29, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE— Darrell T. Blank, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Darrell attended a one-room school in Sauk County, WI.  He graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1952 and Madison Business College in 1954.  Then, Darrell went into the Army for two years, serving 18 months in Germany.  After his discharge, he took a...

Louisa Hale

Louisa Hale

Jan 29, 2020

Fitchburg – Louisa Jaine Hale, 11 months, passed away on January 29, 2020, at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. She was born February 20, 2019, to David and Sarah (Rice) Hale.

Louisa means “Strong Warrior” and Jaine means “Gift from God”. She used her strength to display God’s love to all that knew her, and...

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