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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.

Josefa Myer

Josefa Myer

Jan 28, 2020

Madison - Maria Josefa Claire “Fefa” Whitman Myer, a peaceful end to a life of perseverance – our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, January 28 at the age of 96.  Fefa was born in her great aunt’s apartment in New York City on July 17, 1923.  Raised in Bedford, New York,...

Stella Weisensel

Stella Weisensel

Jan 28, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE - SUN PRAIRIE—Stella M. (Meitner) Weisensal, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Stella Marie Weisensel, born April 23, 1925 to Frank and Edith (Popp) Meitner in the town of Emmett, Dodge County.

Stella went to St. Henrys Catholic School, Emmett Public School and then Watertown High School for 1 year. At...

Lois Lurie

Lois Lurie

Jan 28, 2020

Lois Cone Lurie, age 90, died peacefully at her home in Madison, Wis., on January 18, 2020, a few weeks after celebrating the holidays with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was born Lois Irma Cohen on March 12, 1929, in Passaic, N.J., to Robert James and Ella Levinson Cohen (later changed to Cone). A child of the...

Joanne Farrell

Joanne Farrell

Jan 28, 2020

Madison - JoAnne Marie (McGinnity) Farrell died on January 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison. She was born on October 13, 1937, in Olivia, Minnesota, to James and Marie McGinnity. JoAnne married Leo Farrell on June 22, 1968, in Madison where they later raised their family.

The oldest of eleven children, JoAnne had an...

Gilbert "Gil" Roessler

Gilbert "Gil" Roessler

Jan 28, 2020

Madison - Gilbert “Gil” Roessler, 95, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020, surrounded by family.   He was born in Bear Valley, WI, on April 6, 1924, to Anthony and Apollonia (Schmitz) Roessler. He enlisted in the Army in 1945, served in WWII, and concluded his service as a corporal in the Airforce. He married the love of his...

Todd Zeichert

Todd Zeichert

Jan 27, 2020

STOUGHTON – Todd M. Zeichert, age 56, passed away peacefully with his 2 sons by his side at the UW Hospital in Madison.  Todd passed away on his father’s birthday.   He was born on July 5, 1963 in Neenah, WI to Herman and Jo Ann Zeichert.  He owned and operated Zeichert & Sons Dry Wall for many years, even...

Melvin Lamb

Melvin Lamb

Jan 26, 2020

Melvin Wiley Lamb, born February 1st, 1955, died peacefully the morning of January 26th, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 64.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Susan; his children; Hayden, Alexandria, Casey, and Anneliese Lamb. He is also survived by his family from New York; his sisters Carolyn Jackson, Nancy Taylor, Leah ‘Daisy’ Smith,...

Kenneth Newman

Kenneth Newman

Jan 25, 2020

Kenneth C. Newman died peacefully on January 25, 2020 after a courageous six-month battle with cancer.

Treasured Husband of 52 years to Mary Ann, beloved Father to Casey (Patty), Chris (Julie), Courtney (Chad), awesome Grandpa to Angie and Charlie. Wonderful son of Mike and Clarice Newman.  Survived by 12 brothers and sisters and their families.

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Barbara Gooch

Barbara Gooch

Jan 25, 2020

GARLAND, Texas - Barbara Ann Gooch, age 87, Garland, Tx. passed  away January 25th , 2020. She was born in Wautoma, Wis. June 18th, 1932. Barbara is survived by her son, Allen (Linda) and her son Michael (Deborah), five grandsons, and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert and her parents Edward and Grace Kuczmarski....

Sandra Porter

Sandra Porter

Jan 25, 2020

Madison – Sandra (Sandy) Yopack Porter, age 85, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020.  Sandra was born to Sam and Pauline Yopack on June 20, 1934. She attended Madison East High School and the UW Madison. She married her soulmate and the treasure of her life, Lenard P. Porter, on August 19, 1956.

Sandy cherished her life...

Lavonne Senn

Lavonne Senn

Jan 24, 2020

LaVonne Senn, icon of the Madison community and gifted violinist, dies at 92.

LaVonne Senn has been a part of the greater Madison music community for years. She was an active violin performer, a member of the Euterpe Club of Madison, and a committed teacher for aspiring violinists of all ages. She found her love for violin...

Patti Holmes

Patti Holmes

Jan 24, 2020

Patti Jo Holmes, age 56, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Madison. She was born on November 25, 1963, in Bruce Crossing, Michigan, daughter to Albert and Bethyl Holmes.

After growing up in Bruce Crossing, Michigan, Patti moved to Great Falls, Montana where she spent 12 years before moving to Madison in 1992.  She was happy to have moved back close to her family.  Patti loved to watch movies and read....

Gerald Avery- Memorial Gathering Cancelled

Gerald Avery- Memorial Gathering Cancelled

Jan 24, 2020

Madison

Gerald “Clint” Clinton Avery, age 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 29, 1960, son of Gerald and Marlene (Braund) Avery.

Clint was a master electrician. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be remembered for cherishing his...

Herman Goldstein

Herman Goldstein

Jan 24, 2020

Herman Goldstein

Passed away on January 24, 2020, at the age of 88.

Dear father of Mark (Stephanie Melnick) Goldstein, David (Anne Walter) Goldstein, and Rahel Goldstein. Loving grandfather of Ellen, Abigail and Cara Goldstein; Vivian Goldstein; and Noah and Ari Greenlee.

Herman was passionate about family, community, and his Jewish heritage. He...

David Moyer

David Moyer

Jan 24, 2020

David B. Moyer, age 66, of Primrose, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Care.  He was born on August 19, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa at Iowa Methodist Hospital, the son of Donald Moyer and Virginia (Stearns) Moyer.  He married Marilyn (Quist) Fisher on April 14th, 1984, in Hackensack, New Jersey.

David received...

Steven Renk

Steven Renk

Jan 24, 2020

Steven E. Renk, age 79, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Madison, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on April 10, 1940 in Madison, to the late Wilbur and Helen Renk. He is survived by his wife Sharon Renk of Sun Prairie, WI and Fort Myers, FL; daughter Courtney and Scott Lackey and granddaughters...

Gay Wiebe

Gay Wiebe

Jan 23, 2020

Wiebe, Gay L.

Fitchburg:  Gay Lorraine Wiebe passed away from the vagaries of Parkinson’s Disease on January 23, 2020 surrounded with her loving family.  Gay was born July 4, 1944 in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of John and Lorraine (Fink) Fox.   She was a graduate of Aquinas High School in La Crosse, and later received her...

Robert Riley

Robert Riley

Jan 23, 2020

Robert Eugene Riley, age 82, passed away on January 23rd, 2020 at his home in Cross Plains, WI.  Known as “Bob” to his friends and family, he was born on February 3, 1937 in Madison, WI. the son of Edward and Laura (Johnson) Riley.  He was the second of two children and was proceeded in death by his older...

Gordon Tuffli

Gordon Tuffli

Jan 22, 2020

Gordon Andrew Tuffli, age 85, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 after a long and courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born in Chicago on October 1, 1934, to Edwin and Selma (Girbig) Tuffli.

Gordon grew up in Delavan, Wisconsin. He attended Beloit College, then served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years as a...

Leigh Roberts

Leigh Roberts

Jan 22, 2020

Leigh Roberts died January 22, 2020 in Madison, WI surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on June 9, 1925 in Jacksonville, Illinois, as the son of the Reverend Victor and Ruby Roberts.  He was a 1942 graduate of Dwight Township High School (Illinois) and the University of Illinois – BS 1945, and MD 1947.  He did further...

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